Piano Barbarians

Piano Barbarians

Paul Seiz, Steve Savage, and Jarret Izzo host this regular podcast about roaming the earth as professional piano players and the various wild-life they encounter. They regularly play piano clubs around the the US and around the world, and it’s at these clubs they meet some of the most exotic entertainers the world has to offer.

  • 1 hour 49 minutes
    E66 - Frankie Turner / Mark Weiser

    Frankie Turner is a much loved dueling pianist from Michigan recently living in NYC where he is loved by other players for his quick wit and superb ability at forging connections with audience members.  Tune in!  **Special Announcement** Mark Weiser drops by the podcast to talk about all things related to PIANO SUMMIT 2017 happening in NYC March 13-15 next year... check out www.PianoSummit2017.com for more info!

    14 July 2016, 6:51 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    E65 - Davina Yannetty

    Davina Yannetty hails from East Boston, not far from where she began working as a dueling pianist at Howl at the Moon in Boston when it opened in 2010.  Davina is a wonderful singer and boasts a deep repertoire of classic rock and 90s hits.  In recent years, Davina has been traveling and performing dueling piano gigs around the world.   

    27 June 2016, 8:22 pm
  • 10 minutes 24 seconds
    E64 - The Issues That Matter w/ Matt & Steve

    iPads, Song Ownership, Drummers, X Stands vs. Shells, Rap, and Lyric Improv, CP33s vs. Privias... Steve Savage and Matt Tobin delve into all your favorite hot topics in the world of dueling pianos.  Enjoy!     

    25 May 2016, 11:45 pm
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    E63 - Nate Hopkins

    Nate Hopkins and Steve Savage are two skinny pasty dudes who live in Astoria.  They also both have exquisite gingery beards.  For serious, it was great to have Nate on the podcast to discuss his career in dueling pianos, his position at Howl at the Moon in NYC, and his musical theater pursuits.  Tune in!  Feel free to email the podcast:  [email protected] 

    19 May 2016, 1:39 am
  • 1 hour 46 minutes
    E62 - Matt Tobin

    Steve Savage and Matt Tobin sit down for a conversation on the first episode of the podcast after a nearly 3 year hiatus.  Steve and Matt are both dueling piano players that live and work in New York City.  Enjoy!  

    12 May 2016, 2:09 am
  • 50 minutes 46 seconds
    E61 - James Barr

    Cheerio!  Today's episode features an Englishman living in New York, James Barr!  Steve and James sit down for a chat about solo piano lounges on cruise ships and the process of transitioning into dueling pianos.  James also talks about a particular sales technique that he employs with audiences on gigs.  Tune in!  

    19 September 2013, 3:02 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    E60 - Drew De Four

    The Barbarians are back with a brand new episode featuring a conversation between Steve Savage and Drew De Four...  Drew has the distinction of being possibly the youngest player to be doing the gig for 10+ years.  Anyone fortunate enough to share the stage with Drew has a unique understanding of his superb ability when it comes to dueling pianos.  Tune in for a glimpse at Drew's philosophy on the gig!  

    27 August 2013, 9:23 pm
  • 47 minutes 17 seconds
    E59 - Orin Sands

    Today's guest is the well-traveled Orin Sands.  Steve and Orin sat down for a chat before their Saturday evening gig in Lincoln, NE, and got to talking about Orin's history with dueling pianos as well as his tenure in Holland at Crazy Pianos.  Wondering what it may be like to be a piano barbarian overseas?  Don't miss this episode!  

    2 May 2013, 12:52 am
  • 56 minutes 18 seconds
    E58 - Stephen Winter and Brian Lee

    Deep in the mysterious, northwest-Arkansas landscape, Paul met with Stephen Winter and Piano Barbarian alumnus Brian Lee.  This podcast takes the record for most tangents in an English accent.  The merits of live music and music-capitalism will be debated and discussed with fervor because Paul read an interesting article and is caffeinated.

    17 April 2013, 3:08 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    E57 - Ryan Bueter

    California King Ryan Bueter spends and hour with Paul, hashing out everything you need to know about your chances as a dueling piano player, especially on the west coast.  Also, deep dives into the male psyche and bar behaviors.

    9 April 2013, 8:41 pm
  • 36 minutes 45 seconds
    E56 - Ashley Owen and Eric Blumenfeld

    These are some heavyweight Colorado players, people.  Paul finally got a chance to nab Ashley and Piano Barbarians alumnus Eric Blumenfeld for a chat that is sure to transform modern entertainment.  Have you ever considered a LIVE POWER-HOUR?  No?  Pick up the pieces of your blown mind and listen to this.

    28 March 2013, 4:43 pm
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