David Butler has been playing the piano ever since he could climb onto the bench as a child. A native of Jonesboro, Arkansas, he is now in his 20th year as a professional musician and entertainer, specializing in Dueling Pianos, solo performance, and event production.
After earning a B.S. in Biology from Arkansas State University in 2005, David took his talents to the high seas as a pianist and showband musician aboard Holland America Line cruise ships, performing across six continents. Upon returning to the U.S., he focused on the niche world of the piano bar, performing in dueling piano venues across the South and Midwest. From 2015 to 2020, he was a featured entertainer at Ticklers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where he met his wife, Jenn.
In 2020, David launched Gulf Coast Piano Shows, offering on-demand dueling pianos, solo shows, and other live music bookings. Known as “The Jukebox” for his vast repertoire, he can instantly recall and play thousands of song requests, spanning all genres of popular music.
Besides music, David maintains interest in many fields: zoology, history, geography, and cooking, among others. He enjoys life in sunny Navarre, Florida with his wife Jenn, dog Snoopy, and a growing collection of turtles and tortoises.
Yes, THE James Taylor—if you ask us!
James hails from Biloxi, MS and is one of the most engaging piano entertainers in the business. A lifelong performer and musician, he blends his extensive theater background with strong musical chops in every show.
On top of his impressive piano skills and a luxurious bass voice, James can pick up his fiddle and light the room on fire(not literally).
He’s so stinkin’ talented—we tell him all the time.
Craig hails from Cocoa Beach, Florida and is a 15-year veteran of the piano bar industry. He’s brought his high energy and incredible song repertoire to stages in Houston, Louisville, Branson, Jacksonville, and Pensacola… he’s been everywhere.
And we mean that literally—Craig was a featured entertainer on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Dueling Piano Show, performing for audiences from coast to coast (and sea to sea).
Oh, and fun fact: Craig is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the Fastest Fingers in Florida!
(We’re like 85% sure on that.)
Pat comes to the Emerald Coast by way of California and North Carolina. He’s an all-around musical powerhouse, bringing vocals, piano, and explosive lead guitar skills to the table.
He was also a featured performer at Tickler’s Piano Bar on Bourbon Street, New Orleans—though we won’t talk about that one night he climbed on top of the bar, stratocaster in hand, playing Freebird pants-free. (It was legendary.)
Jensen is our top-call “in-house / on-the-road” drummer, laying down the groove that gets every room moving. Hailing from Crestview, FL, he’s a studied percussionist, teacher, and live performer with a feel for rhythm that’s second to none.
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