Meet Our Talented Musicians

Meet the talented team behind 88 Keyz.

The People Behind the Music

Our team is comprised of experienced and passionate individuals who are dedicated to bringing you the best music possible.

Kevin Kennedy

Dueling Pianist and Singer

Kevin Kennedy is from St Louis. Kevin has played piano since 8. Since then, has taught him self guitar, bass and drums. For 16 years Kevin has played dueling pianos across the country. His show is built on positive energy and being a part of the crowd having fun.

Justin Flagg

Dueling Pianist and Singer

Justin Flagg started playing piano at the age of four and has loved it ever since. He continued to play all through High School and into college. While in college, he studied Musical Composition and Vocal Performance at Webster University and Lindenwood University. After finishing college in 2002 he started working at the Big Bang in St. Louis. For the next seven years he learned the ins and outs of Dueling Pianos. In 2009 he decided it was time for a change. He started working at the Jive n’ Wail and began traveling and playing all over the country. He has played at several places including… The Penguin (Dallas TX, Columbia MO, Lexington KY, Cincinnati OH) Michael Murphy’s (Oklahoma City OK) and The Blue Moon (Des Moines IA) just to name a few.

Stephen Winter

Has been in the Dueling Piano business since 1991. 

Starting w Keys/StLouis, Winter relocated to Sacramento, CA as house player at Ltl Ditties. From there Winter, was house player at NYNY/Las Vegas, City Streets/Houston, and Willy D’s/Little Rock, as well as freelancing all over the US. 

Winter has also played keyboards/piano in bands, pubs, and cruise ships for over 35 years in US with stints in Hong Kong, Norway, Switzerland, Ireland, and Holland. 

Winter was also part of 2000 California House Of Blues Tour with Devon Allman’s Honeytribe as an opener for Gregg Allman Band. Tour culminated at The Fillmore in San Francisco. 

Currently residing in St. Louis, Winter continues to be in demand as keyboardist for local tribute bands and other performance based groups, as well as still freelancing in dueling pianos. 

Cam Branson

Cam had a knack for music at a young age. Getting his first drum set at 3 years old, he played them until the heads busted. He continued his passion  through grade school and high school, being a part of the drum line and jazz band.

Upon his graduation he studied and holds a degree in Math Education at Missouri State University. While at MSU he was the vocal percussionist for the all-male A Cappella group “The Beartones” where he received multiple awards including “Outstanding Vocal Percussion” in the 16 state Midwest and held the title for 3rd Best Collegiate Vocal percussionist in the world in 2009.

He has been playing full time in dueling piano bar settings since 2009 and has been entertaining audiences with style and harmonies, ever since. The crowd has been drawn to his soulful singing in songs like Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey,” and has been known to bust out the high harmonies on “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Long Train Running,” or LIT’s “My Own Worst Enemy.” And don’t be surprised to hear a drum solo sometime through the night!

His high energy and addition to the show is something that has been sought after by traveling players all across the country!

Steve Bunk

Steve is a 30-year veteran of the St. louis and international music scene, and is currently the drummer for Mr. Blue Sky, a tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra, and internationally with Pavlov’s Dog. In addition to his playing career, Steve writes and does product development for major drum companies and teaches drums in the St. louis area.

John Smith

Lead Singer and Guitarist

John Smith: Nashville musician with soulful melodies and a unique style.

Sarah Thompson

Masterful Keyboardist Extraordinaire

Sarah Thompson: Versatile keyboardist with a captivating sound. Invaluable member of our team.

Emily Johnson

Soulful Country Crooner

Emily Johnson: Talented vocalist from LA, captivating audiences with soulful performances.

88 Keyz Music Family

Join our team and take your music career to the next level. We offer diverse opportunities for musicians, songwriters, producers, and sound engineers. With our industry expertise and network, we’ll help you grow and succeed. Let your talent shine with us!

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