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Known as "Cleveland's Piano Man' for his 29 years and 6,000 performances at Johnny's Downtown, internationally known pianist and singer, Mike Petrone, makes his home in Cleveland, Ohio and may be available to perform for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or with his band for your reception. Mike is one of the city's most storied performers, having appeared with The Cleveland Orchestra and as a lecturer/performer at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has been honored by The Ohio Senate General Assembly, The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, and The Mayor's Office for his contribuations to the arts in the State of Ohio and City of Cleveland. In 2016, his band was named Corporate Entertainer of the Year by CBC Magazine. You can rest assured you will be in the best and most experienced of hands if you hire Mike Petrone for your wedding or event.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
Music During Breaks
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Mike Petrone Band

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4F66Ebb52706A8168E6Ef3Bd4384Ba29Aedde7Ea Sent on 01/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Could not recommend more!

We could not have had a better experience with the Mike Petrone Band. Mike communicated so quickly, rescheduled for us when we needed to change the date, was so kind, worked with us on the playlist, and gave us great advice on the order of events. We loved the music for our cocktail hour and reception. We got so many compliments from guests. Thank you so much to the band! We were so thrilled!
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Julie Sent on 12/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Intimate, personal and fun!

Where to begin!? The Mike Petrone Band is the best in town. Mike is incredibly accommodating and professional. His knowledge and expertise were very helpful in navigating the set up of our venue. He played for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. So many people came up to me exclaiming, “this is the best band we’ve been to in years.” Thank you all for making our wedding so amazing and memorable! Much love! He even helped supply a tux tie when one went missing! (Photos from @toomuchawesomeness)
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Judy Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mike Petrone provided music at both of our daughters’ weddings! Obviously, we like his music and style!

Mike Petrone and his band are incredibly talented! They are fun and keep your guests engaged. Mike is a class act from the planning stage of your event to the finish. He worked with us to ensure our music preferences were met. Because Mike has worked so many venues, he knew the layout of our rooms and was able to guide us when we had questions. I rarely write reviews but I do read them. I decided to write one, in this case, because planning a wedding or special event requires making a lot of choices. You hope you made the right ones. Based on our experiences, The Mike Petrone Band is an excellent choice! Definitely worth checking out!
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Kelly Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We highly recommend the Mike Petrone Band!

The Mike Petrone Band was the perfect band for our special day. They were so easy to work with and accommodated all of our song and wedding day preferences. The sound and quality of music and talent exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend them to any bride and groom to be!
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Andrea Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mike Petrone is THE BEST!!!!!

If live music and giving your wedding guests a night to remember is important to you, Mike Petrone is a MUST! Mike knows how to a read a room and deliver a fun, memorable night through music and entertainment - making him THE PIANO MAN in Cleveland! With the help of his band, Mike Petrone takes the night to a whole new level! For our wedding day, Mike took special care and time to learn the songs we curated for our ceremony, and then entertained our guests with his live music to get the party started. He helped make our special day unforgettable! Mike truly is the GOAT of live entertainment in CLE! Do not hesitate to book the Mike Petrone Band for you wedding or special event!
Christine
Christine Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Mike Petrone Band

Mike Petrone is an amazing musician , entertainer and vocalist . He is an excellent band leader who provides an exceptional service . He brings the best musicians in town to ensure all expectations are met for the client. He put together a trio for my sons wedding ,and sounded like a band.
Our guests danced, and enjoyed the diversity of music Mike provided. I highly recommend Mike Petrone if you can get him!
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Annie Sent on 11/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Cocktail hour!

Mike sang and played piano at our wedding cocktail hour! Our guests loved it!! And so did we! He is very professional and shows up and even stayed a little extra because we extended the hour!! Would highly recommend!!
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Jen S. Sent on 03/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing talent and performance

We had Mike Petrone play at a party in our home. He was amazingly accommodating, playing all of the songs we requested. He did a great job leading sing along types songs to get the group going. He read the room perfectly, when people were slow to participate, he went to longs that he knew everyone couldn’t resist singing - like piano man, sumner lovin’ from grease, etc. Got the group going and added to the fun of the party. Would 100% recommend and use again!
Diana
Diana Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mike Petrone is top notch!!

We hired Mike Petrone for our cocktail hour for our wedding. Music was the most important part for us. We wanted the best! When we were doing research, we found Mike Petrone. We knew he was the real deal right away. His voice is incredible, his band is phenomenal, and he is also an unbelievably talented piano player as well. We had the Mike Petrone Trio for our wedding. Mike Petrone was great to work with from the start. He worked with us on music genres and details of the event ahead of time. Our wedding was a destination wedding in Cleveland so most of our guests were from out of state. We knew of Mike's amazing song, Shh.. I'll Meet You in Cleveland and we asked him to play it during the Cocktail hour as a welcome to Cleveland. Our guests loved it! Everything about Mike Petrone and his band is spectacular and the music at the cocktail hour was great. Thank you so much Mike Petrone! We HIGHLY recommend hiring him for your next event!
Rosella
Rosella Sent on 01/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Pianist for my Union Club Wedding

Mike was referred to me by the Union Club and I am so glad I chose him to play at my ceremony and cocktail hour. He was fabulous, professional, and responsive. He was familiar with the venue, was able to play a unique song that I had specially selected for my processional, and worked with me to select a style of music and songs for my cocktail hour. He even accommodated us and attended my rehearsal. My only regret is that I did not book him for dinner as the guests all enjoyed it and I did not get much time to listen to his performance...he really adds a classy touch to any event! I can't thank him enough for making our big day even more special.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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