THE INDUSTRY IS RAVING ABOUT
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH
ORIGINAL
STAR OF THE HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL ‘MOVIN’ OUT’
Michael Cavanaugh was hand picked by Billy
Joel to star in his Broadway musical Movin’ Out. For 3 years and
close to 1200 performances, Michael played the lead roll of piano man
and received accolade after accolade for his performance culminating
in both Grammy and Tony award nominations.
Following Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh began recording and touring
in his own right and has now evolved in to one of the hottest artist’s
in the corporate world, performing for corporations such as Microsoft
and GE, sporting events including the US Open, the Indy 500, numerous
NBA and PGA tournaments and events, and for private parties and celebrations
throughout the United States and Europe.
Fronting his awesome band or solo at the piano, Michael Cavanaugh tailors
each show to suit the events demographic, ensuring a success for the
organizers
and a memorable night for the audience.
The repeat bookings speak for themselves. Last year a Fortune 500 company
booked Michael for each of the four events they staged.
MICHAEL CAVANAUGH IN CONCERT Program Options
I. MUSIC
FROM THE STAR OF MOVIN’ OUT - The Songs of Billy Joel
and More! Michael and his band perform the greatest Billy Joel songs from
the hit musical “Movin’ Out” with Michael’s
dynamic new interpretations of these classics. Michael adds colorful “behind
the scenes” anecdotes about working with Joel, as well as more classic Billy
Joel tunes not included in the show. Michael also includes songs
from other“
Storytellers” who were influenced by Billy Joel, as well as some
original tunes!
II.
GENERATIONS OF ROCK - An evening of Michael
Cavanaugh and band performing new, dynamic arrangements of the greatest
Rock N’ Roll songs of the 1950’s through the current
day. The program showcases artists whose contributions to Rock n’ Roll
and popular music
transformed the musical ideas and culture of their time. Michael focuses
on the 1950s: The Birth of Rock n’ Roll; 1960’s: Woodstock and
the British Invasion: 1970-80: The Rock Supergroup; 1970-2006:
The Storyteller of Rock. The program is an exciting, enjoyable, and
widely accessible concert
with humorous anecdotal stories and captivating showmanship
from Michael Cavanaugh. (Also available as Symphony Orchestra show).
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III. IT’S
STILL ROCK N’ ROLL...(to
YOU!) - Michael Cavanaugh will work with local presenters and
programmers to create a concert with
a customized program including popular music selections
suited to the tastes of your local market. Michael has a command
of a repertoire that
includes thousands of songs! He is a veritable “human
jukebox” and
is happy to offer presenters an evening of music that is tailored
to the artists most celebrated by your local audience.
It’s your own Rock n’ Roll
show! This program can add a new dimension of audience involvement
in the
presentation - including having audiences choose the set list!
thrilled audiences as the star vocalist, pianist, and front man in
the original cast of Twyla Tharp and Billy Joel’s Broadway
sensation “Movin’ Out.”
Michael
received rave reviews from both critics and audience
members alike and was nominated for a Tony Award for his role
and a Grammy Award for the original cast album. Michael
is now available in concert for touring dates beginning Summer
2007 - offering three highly popular concert programs.
Michael and his 5-piece band of extraordinary musicians have
created programs that feature many of the greatest
hits of the Rock n’ Roll era - including
a Billy Joel program and much more! Michael’s
programs not only contain a full evening of exciting music, but
also give audiences a chance to interact with one
of the most dynamic performers working today. Michael’s
engaging personality shines as he weaves amusing
narrative and anecdotes throughout the program. He possesses
that rare gift of connecting
with audiences - as if he was performing a private concert in
one’s
living room. The music is spectacular, and Michael is one of the best showman available.
What People Are Saying
“Michael Cavanaugh was as good as we have ever had and we have
had some great entertainment- Tony Bennett, Beach Boys, Lou Rawls…and
many others.. Everyone was blown away that night. I can confirm right
now that I can offer three more dates for our company in 2006. Why? Because
I have a fever! And the only thing that can cure it, is MORE! Michael,
God bless you. Thanks for taking our gig so far away from home and your
busy schedule. You are truly an amazing talent. The world is a much better
place with you in it. And, what a band!!! ”
--Director of Event
Planning for a Fortune 300 financial services company following a performance
in Jamaica in February 2005 (the client did in
fact book Michael for 3 more events in '06)
“Thanks for everything. Your recommendation of Michael was a stroke
of genius. I couldn't have conjured up a better performer to fulfill
what I wanted for this event. Please give him our most sincere thanks
and let him know how much we appreciated his energy, enthusiasm and talent.
Our guests are still raving about him. Look forward to working with him
in the future!”
-- A private individual who booked Michael to perform
at a party at his private residence in October 2006
"I just wanted to drop you, Michael, and the band a note to thank
you for making [the awards event] a most pleasurable experience. I truly
enjoyed working together with you. Our clients were thrilled and the
audience could not get enough. I have never seen a band be able to have
everyone in the audience on their feet dancing. Michael and his band's
performance were superb! Please extend my warmest appreciation to all
of the band members for their hard work and wonderful talent. I am hopeful
that we will have the opportunity to work together in the future."
--
Event Production Company Executive who had booked Michael for a pharmaceutical
company event in March 2006
“Good morning! Thank you! Michael was fantastic. I was sorry we
didn't let him do more...the time just flew by in a blink. His playful
interaction was so wonderful and unexpected. I know how hard it must
have been for him to get the crowd moving so quickly in a short performance
but his talent and charm did conquer all in attendance. I heard so many
positive remarks about him all night, It made my night glow.
--Richard
Aaron, President BiZBash Magazine following Michael' solo performance
at the 2005 BiZBash Event Style Awards
"Best ever!" That's what we keep hearing about our gala event,
and they're talking about Michael Cavanaugh. He is an amazing, high-energy
performer, and so gracious too. The dance floor was packed the entire
night -- I've never seen it like that before. We can't thank you enough
for helping to make our benefit a success. Thanks to you and your team
for everything.
--From a senior event coordinator at a Children's
Hospital following their 18th Annual gala in October 2005
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