Dan Ruskin

Dan Ruskin, a versatile entertainer, songwriter, and humorist, started his career as a teenage TV host in Miami. He's graced stages from New York to Washington.

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Tips: Adventures in the Piano Bar by Dan Ruskin is your survival guide to pro-level performance. From mic mishaps to crowd control—learn the rules, then break them like a legend.

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Did you know?

The most expensive microphone ever sold was Elvis Presley's Shure 55S "Elvis Mic," which fetched $70,000 at auction in 2017.

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Quote of the Day!

“A good musician can make any microphone sound good. A great musician knows which microphone makes them sound best.”

- Quincy Jones

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In Tips: Adventures in the Piano Bar, Dan Ruskin shows how props become power moves. From batons to tuning forks, it’s hilarious, sharp, and pure showtime magic. Ready to rule the keys?

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Did you know?

The longest piano bar in the world is the 100-foot-long "Piano Bar" at Howl at the Moon in Chicago, featuring dueling pianos since 1991.

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Quote of the Day!

“The piano is a monster that screams when you touch its teeth.”

- Andrés Segovia

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Tips: Adventures in the Piano Bar" by Dan Ruskin turns performance into an art of ambiance. From lighting tricks to crowd magic—this is your backstage pass to unforgettable nights.

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Did you know?

The world's oldest working piano is the "Metropolitan," built in 1720 by Bartolomeo Cristofori (inventor of the piano) and currently displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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Quote of the Day!

“Playing the piano is easy. The hard part is sitting in the right seat.”

- Victor Borge

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"Tips: Adventures in the Piano Bar" by Dan Ruskin is your guide to owning the mic, reading the room, and connecting through music. Raw, real, and electrifying.

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The United States is a patchwork of cultures, dreams, and stories and today we celebrate every thread that holds us together. As fireworks burst above, let gratitude and hope shine even brighter. Happy 4th of July!🎉

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Did you know?

In traditional piano bars, musicians often memorize over 500 songs to handle any request that might come their way.

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Quote of the Day!

“There are no wrong notes; some are just more right than others.”

- Thelonious Monk

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In Tips, Dan Ruskin shares wild piano bar tales—like surprise “Boos!” and vanishing Mozart fans. Hilarious chaos meets real insight: bring energy, not sabotage.

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Did you know?

The world's most requested bar song is "Piano Man" by Billy Joel, according to a survey of piano bar musicians.

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Quote of the Day!

“In performance, you have to be in the moment, completely focused, and completely abandoned at the same time.”

- Wynton Marsalis

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Dan Ruskin’s Tips teaches: “Be grateful every time you’re doing it.” Gratitude turns routine into art and keeps passion alive—on stage or in life.

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Did you know?

Piano bars became especially popular during Prohibition (1920-1933) as speakeasies needed entertainment that could quickly stop if police raided.

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Quote of the Day!

“The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he knows how to listen.”

- Duke Ellington

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