I have about 30 years experience playing piano and keyboard in a wide variety of settings – Musical Director of musicals, keyboardist in cover bands, cocktail pianist, weddings, corporate events, and as a singalong Master of Ceremonies.

As a Piano & Vocals performer I cover a wide range of styles and eras; Beatles, ABBA, Queen, Stones, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Billy Joel, Top 40 hits, musicals, jazz standards, and more. With a little bit of notice I can play pretty much any special request tunes to make sure your singalong party is a success.

 

Testimonials

“We have been lucky enough to attend many of Mats’ piano sing along parties over the years from breast cancer fundraisers and a large birthday party in a pub to small intimate house gatherings and a neighbourhood Christmas carol get-together. All these events had a common denominator: pure joy. Mats’ parties are so much fun and every time we attend one, we leave feeling happy. To me, there is nothing better than having a glass of wine or beer with friends and belting out your favourite songs! And Mats is an absolutely brilliant and talented piano player who can play just about any tune out there – something for everyone! To quote my 12 year old son, who attended one of Mats’ piano parties: ‘Mats is a living legend!’”

Kate Charland, Ottawa

“Mats is super skilled at all of the aspects of playing at singalong parties, with a repertoire that ranges from Christmas songs through classic to current pop songs, in a way that everyone can sing along to, and wants to sing along to. He knows the music inside and out – all the parts. The way he plays gives a HUGE amount of energy to the songs and to the room. He is inclined to play so that others can sing along and is making adjustments constantly to make this seem smooth. He has the charisma to move a room, to get everyone going, to keep up that energy – it's a remarkable set of skills and it's super rare.”

Megan Jerome (singer/songwriter) 

“Things I love about parties where Mats is playing piano: He knows every pop song ever written. He plays like a rock star – loud and fun. His music turns every gathering into a celebration because it makes people so happy.”

Ashley Wright, Ottawa

“No matter what the occasion, having Mats at the piano makes the party. Whether he's playing Christmas carols, ABBA, or The Beatles, he draws a crowd and gets even the most reluctant singers belting out the tunes. It is a joy to watch and hear.“

Sarah MacFadyen, Ottawa

“Mats is a born entertainer, and one cannot help but join in the fun when he plays. I've found I lose all inhibitions and start to belt out the tunes when he plays – I'm talking about full-on shower singing. It's not just the skills on keys, it's that Mats brings the joy, and it's catching.“

Hallie Cotnam, Ottawa

“These are the best nights ever.  You sing your heart out and then sing some more. Mats is an amazing talent who draws you into singing songs you know so well.”

Janet Chow, Ottawa 

“I've been to many of Mats' piano singalong nights and he is the go-to guy for this. Always a super fun night. I've also been to the famous Vegas NYNY duelling piano bar and, quite honestly, I've had way more fun at Mats' parties. Maybe it's because you're with more people you know locally or maybe it's just Mats' contagious love for these songs. Probably both!”

Ian Johns, Ottawa

“Mats creates the best vibe for any party. He draws the whole room in and makes everyone want to sing along. He also has a huge repertoire and has a knack for giving the crowd what it wants."

Matt Bonsall, Ottawa

Mats Lindeberg playing Gimme Gimme Gimme at the ABBA Museum.

Frequently Requested Tunes:

  • Ahead By A Century (Tragically Hip)

  • All About That Bass (Megan Trainor)

  • Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)

  • Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)

  • Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Green Day)

  • Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)

  • Californication (RHCP)

  • Dancing Queen (ABBA)

  • Does Your Mother Know (ABBA)

  • Don't Stop Me Now (Queen)

  • Eye of The Tiger (Survivor)

  • Final Countdown (Europe)

  • Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash)

  • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John)

  • Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)

  • Hey Jude (Beatles)

  • Hey There Delilah (Plain White T’s)

  • Home For A Rest (Spirit Of The West)

  • Hotel California (Eagles)

  • I Wish (Stevie Wonder)

  • I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor)

  • Let It Be (Beatles)

  • Life On Mars (Bowie)

  • Livin On A Prayer (Bon Jovi)

  • London Calling (The Clash)

  • Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

  • Piano Man (Billy Joel)

  • Purple Rain (Prince)

  • Space Oddity (David Bowie)

  • Stressed Out (21 Pilots)

  • Summer Nights (Grease)

  • Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)

  • True Colors (Justin T & Anna Kendrick)

  • Video Killed The Radio Star (The Buggles)

  • What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)

  • Your Song (Elton John)

  • … and many more

Check out the Songbooks page to download my most recent singalong songbook with lyrics & chords to over 150 popular tunes. (I add songs on a regular basis.)

PHOTOI: SARAH MACFADYEN

PHOTO: KATE CHARLAND

PHOTO: KATE CHARLAND