If you’ve never heard of a dueling piano bar you might have your reservations. I didn’t because if there’s live instrumental music anywhere…I’m down! We went to downtown Savannah with our neighbors and had a blast! I’m not sure I have completely recovered from this weekend. There was lots of eating, drinking, singing and dancing this weekend. My favorite kind!
Savannah Smiles, the local dueling bar, had two pianos and a drum kit on stage. There were two bars and tons and TONS of people. At least two bachelorette parties were there! Here’s a snippet of “I’ve Got Friends in Low Places.”
There are multiple pianists that take turns playing covers of popular songs. You write your request on the napkins provided and bring it up to the pianos. The pianist interact with people by putting up crude rotating the “Phrase of the Night” based on patrons’ requests. Anything goes with these requests. You can also pay for someone to be roasted by the pianists. H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S.
Of course, the person who stole the show was my neighbor’s father. Her 87 year old father who danced more (and better!) than most of the 20-somethings there. He got down LOW for I Like Big Butts with about 10 other women on stage. He even kissed one! And when a drunk girl from one of the bachelorette parties did the booty shake against him, he rolled with it. There was not a dry face in the crowd! For an old man, Mr. Newton got down. So sad I don’t have a clip of that!
After the Savannah Smiles, we headed to World of Beer where I enjoyed a delish Framboise (raspberry beer). It tasted like sparkling wine. We didn’t stop there. Sub Zero is a night club across the street that’s decked out like an underground ice world. So pretty. By that time I did us all a favor and didn’t snap any more pictures. It was hot and humid in Savannah and my hair hated me. #aintnobodygottimeforthat.
B and I took multiple naps Sunday to recover from our extravagant Saturday out. Somewhere in there, my spoiled husband asked me for the most time-consuming snack. Everything bagels with cream cheese, swiss cheese, honey ham, tomatoes, red onion, and salt + pepper. After I presented it to him he asked me, “You didn’t toast the bagels?” He’s lucky he didn’t get a glass of soda in his face. That’s all I’m saying. God love him.
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Kaeley says
I have always wanted to go to one of these! They have one in Seattle but when I lived there I wasn’t 21 yet and it was 21 and over :( I think that one might be a little more “classy”, though. The one you went to looks like a lot more fun!!
Sophie McIntyre says
This sounds like it was a lot of fun. I had never heard of this before and now I want to see if there is one near me.
AlesheaDominique says
Ohh, looks like the ones we have in Texas! I love it there
Nicole @ Treasure Tromp says
I love dueling piano bars! I always try to get them to play Britney and someone always out-bids me. :(
Lisette says
Awww! Something tells me these guys aren’t into singing Britney haha
Rachel Silski says
I need to go to one of these. I have never even heard of this! It sounds like so much fun!
Lisette says
Yes!!! Come!
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Ashley Barnhill says
I LOVE piano bars! They are so fun and entertaining!
JennaDK says
How did I not know you lived in Savannah! Next time I’m in the area I’d love to meet you! Savannah has stolen a piece of my heart!
Jordan says
Dueling piano bars are SO MUCH FUN!! My sister-in-law’s bachelorette party started out at Howl at the Moon in Chicago, and I honestly cannot remember another night where I had as much fun. They’re hilarious and wonderful!! Glad you had a good weekend!
Lisette says
Oooh! I never got to go to the Howl at the Moon in Baltimore. One of my friends played there and he made TONS of money! Now I know why! Haha
Rachel Murphree says
I love dueling piano bars! There’s one in Long Beach near me, and when they aren’t getting enough good bids, they will play annoying jingles (like free credit report.com!) until people pay up! HA! And also, your neighbor’s dad is awesome!
Michael says
I’ve never been to one of these but I can imagine it being a great time!
Jessica says
I have never heard of them! That sounds like a ton of fun and good music… I am sure they have them in Boston though- It would make a fun girls night out.
Amber says
I LOVE piano bars! This one sounds like a blast too. I didn’t know you lived in Savannah!
Jo Elizabeth says
Oh man! That sounds like the perfect kind of weekend! The first time I’d ever gone to a piano bar, I did have reservations. But dang! We went back several weekends in a row after that! Stopping by from the Shenanigans link up!
Holly Higgins says
I love piano bars they are so much fun! And I haven’t had Lindenmen’s framboise in ages. I might just have to pick one up sometime soon… :-)
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