Top Shelf



Concert Main Artwork

Swing | Crooner | Folk | Children's | Traditional | & more

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Meet Top Shelf

ELAINE ROMANELLI voice
JAMES RUSHIN piano

James and Elaine

Elaine has toured the United States singing; on stage, in clubs and on the air, in such diverse genres as folk/pop, musical theater, and improvised new age (with Deepak Chopra, no less).

James is an expert pianist and improvisor across genres from country to jazz, which comes in handy when he both music directs and plays piano on Broadway for the hit show Freestyle Love Supreme.

Both Elaine and James are composers as well as performers, so expect fresh takes on timeless tunes.

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“So much fantastic energy!”
"Both playful and professional."
"Made our event a HUGE hit. So glad we found them!"

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The Music


Our varied holiday repertoire includes:

Traditional music (Joy to the World), swing favorites (Jingle Bell Rock), crooner tunes (Blue Christmas), party starters (Feliz Navidad), folk faves (River), novelty songs (Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer) classical hits (O Holy Night), tunes for tots (Jingle Bells), and much more.

Make requests, or let us choose a mix to keep the joy flowing.



FAQs



Our event space does not have a piano. Can you provide a keyboard?
Yes! We can either play your piano and use your sound system, or provide all necessary gear, including a full length keyboard.


Can you provide background music for our elegant cocktail hour?
Yes! Our attire is black tie appropriate. Musically we can stand out or blend in, as your event requires.


Can you play for our company's holiday dinner?
Yes! The two of us can provide up to three sets of live music for your listening or background enjoyment. Let us know if you'd like after dinner dancing, and we will craft the sets accordingly.


Can you play a short set at our retirement/assisted living facility?
You bet. We are experienced being around seniors, and can play many beloved tunes from bygone days.


Do you know children's holiday songs?
Yes! We even have some hand percussion instruments we can bring to enable children to join in the music-making.


Can we hire you to come to our home and lead us in a family singalong?
Yes! We even have booklets ready to go with lyrics to the most popular holiday carols. (Note: If your piano is seldom used, we recommend that you get it tuned before we arrive so you enjoy the music more.)


Can you provide event insurance if needed?
Yes! We work with Insurance Canopy.


What are your rates?
Rates start at $500 for one set.




Contact


Please CONTACT US at topshelfmusicduo@gmail.com to share details about your event so we can give you a custom quote.