MY GUEST BOOK is up and running!  Feel free to leave a comment, and please mention what ship and date you were on!
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FINAL APPEARANCE of 2024 Season!

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DON'T MISS Kelly's PIANO BAR at the Delaware, 112 Fair Avenue NE, New Philadelphia, Ohio  on Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm through October 24th, 2024.

Featuring great fun with piano favorites from Kelly, check out the Tuscarawas Valley's first legitimate live interactive Piano Bar with tunes from every era to sing along with, clap your hands and join your friends for this unique offering.  

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Daniels & Goodrich Final 2024 Autumn Tour Dates!

Kelly will be teaming up with long-time musical partner Tom Daniels for a series of engagements in the Dover/New Philadelphia (Ohio) area through October this year.


The Daniels & Goodrich duo were wildly popular in the east-central Ohio area when they combined their talents in the late 80's for an every Wednesday night residency at the former O'brien's Pub in Dover, which then became the legendary Bentley's Bar and Grill.

The locals came out in droves to enjoy their crafted songs from Harry Chapin, Simon and Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, and just about every other artist worth his salt.  

Social commentary and a lively bantering with the audience was always a hallmark of their  performances.  Watch this space for upcoming dates in the Tuscarawas Valley!


Saturday, October 12th - Hans’ Place - 6:30-9:30 pm  
          
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Kelly will be presenting his Cruise Ship Piano Bar shenanigans at the Delaware, the Tuscarawas Valley's newest music, food and cocktail venue located at 112 Fair Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT at 6:30 pm (Through October 24th).

Plan to get your friends together, and enjoy some great music, grub and cocktails!

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Mike Albert & The Big 'E' Band Dates!

Kelly will be joining Mike Albert & The Big 'E' Band for a number of 'Elvis Birthday Bash' Shows also featuring Scot Bruce (from Hollywood, California performing the early Elvis hits) coming up in January and February, 2025.

The Big 'E' Band is comprised of female vocalists Mary Sorensen (from Detroit, Michigan) and Sandy Longshore (from Bellville, Ohio); Jeff Mattevi (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Jan Roll (drums and backing vocals), both from New Philadelphia, Ohio; Ed Koran (guitar and backing vocals) from Salem, Ohio; and Kelly Goodrich (keyboards and backing vocals) from Clearwater, Florida.


Upcoming performance information will be posted soon, including shows in Jacksonville and Clearwater, Florida; Red Bank New Jersey; as well as Lancaster and Easton, Pennsylvania.


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We've posted a video retracing the journey of Kelly Goodrich and Sam Hitchcock as THE IMPROMP-TWO on YouTube ('Kelly Goodrich Piano' page) and Facebook. 

Having debuted Friday, May 3rd, 1974 at the Alpa Lanes Lounge in Uhrichsville, Ohio, we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of that event with this look into the fun facts of how the Impromp-Two were formed, view some of the equipment used, and even enjoy a few snippets of songs from Sam & Kelly's repertoire. 

Check back for more details on this unique milestone celebration!


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If You Haven't Seen It!...

Hey Elvis Fans!  Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Travis Ledoyt's Tribute to Elvis on one of Royal Caribbean's cruise ships knows that his show is one of the best!


But the fun really starts after Travis' headline show in the Theater, when he teams up with Kelly in the Schooner Bar.  

These two never know when to quit, as the jam packed Schooner Bar rocks on to the wee hours of the morning!


As part of his 25th Anniversary tour featuring his 'Nashville Boys' trio, plus the Travis Ledoyt Orchestra and Singers, 

Travis invited Kelly to join the lineup on piano for his homecoming show in Greenfield, Massachusetts on Saturday, May 25h, 2024.

Entitled 'The Elvis In Me,' the show featured many Presley favorites, plus several Travis Ledoyt original songs from his latest 'Fever Dream' CD.

It was a sold out show, and the energy level was electric.  Check out the entire performance on YouTube via the 'Kelly Goodrich Piano' page!
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KEEP in touch with Kelly by scanning the barcode on the business card!  You can choose between viewing this website, checking out the Facebook pages for daily posts, or find performances and segments on Kelly's YouTube channel!

If you missed any of  the 300 episodes of "Kelly's Live Piano Bar" which ran nightly on Facebook during the Covid pandemic between March 15th, 2020 and May 13th, 2021, you can view them on YouTube at "Kelly Goodrich Piano." 

There are also such popular features as "Kelly's Saturday Morning Bike Ride" which chronicled the musical happenings locally, and even some footage of Kelly's gigs with performers like Elvis Impersonator Mike Albert, long-time musical collaborator Chaz Mechenbier, Young Elvis extraordinaire Travis Ledoyt, and much more!

It's all about staying in touch, so watch on this website for Kelly's Royal Caribbean contract information, ships, and itineraries.  Glad to have you aboard!
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Kelly Goodrich, Piano Entertainer!

Brief Biography:  Born and raised in east-central Ohio; Graduated from Claymont High School, Uhrichsville, Ohio; Attended Kent State University; Employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years as a Letter Carrier, before joining Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as Schooner Bar Piano Entertainer in 2010; Married for 36 years to my high school sweetheart Ann, with three grown daughters, three grandsons and a granddaughter between us; Resides in Clearwater, Florida since 2001.

Musical history:  Took piano lessons for two years in grade school at the urging of my trumpet-playing father.  By my Junior High years, I had tired of the structured piano tutorials, and thrashed about on the drum kit with the local rock bands throughout high school and college. 

In 1974, I hooked up with good friend and fellow musician Sam Hitchcock who sang, had a Hammond B-3, and could hold his own on the drums.  We traveled the Holiday Inn circuit for a couple years, trading places on keys and drum kit. 

After that, it was strictly piano, organ, synthesizers, and vocal harmonies that fueled my musical world, including forays into Dixieland Jazz, Big Band swing, acoustic folk rock, and Top 40 dance music.  In the early ‘90s, my universe expanded to Columbus, Ohio where I joined renowned ‘Elvis’ impersonator Mike Albert’s Big “E” Band as keyboardist/backing vocalist. 

Engagements across the U.S., in Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and on cruise ships in the Caribbean often featured former Elvis Presley associates, including original drummer D.J. Fontana, guitarist Scotty Moore, backing vocalists “The Jordanaires,” “J.D. Sumner and the Stamps,” “The Sweet Inspirations,” and “TCB Band” members James Burton, Ronnie Tutt, Jerry Scheff, and Glen Hardin.

After nine years as music director for the Big “E” Band, the lure of sunny beaches and palm trees brought us to Florida in 2001, where I began playing piano bars and solo keyboard and vocal gigs.  I bring the diverse grab bag of musical treats that I’ve collected over the years to each engagement, and try to connect with every segment of my audience with music and participation.                                                                                                                                                    
Another "nine year itch" was scratched in 2010 with my retirement from the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years as a letter carrier, and acceptance of an offer to join Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines aboard the majestic "Radiance of the Seas" as Schooner Bar Entertainer.   Other Royal assignments have included Monarch, Enchantment, Legend, Vision, Freedom, Adventure, Majesty, Rhapsody, Jewel, Oasis, Harmony, Ovation, Symphony, Quantum, Brilliance, Mariner and Voyager of the Seas.

Email:  kelly@kellygoodrich.com