Franklin Opera House to host Dueling Pianos on Jan. 17

FRANKLIN — Franklin Opera House will host Dueling Pianos on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Elks Lodge 125 S. Main St.

Dueling Pianos of New Hampshire brings fast-paced, request-driven fun in a non-stop, high-energy show where the audience picks the set list. From rock anthems to soulful ballads, no genre is off limits and no two shows ever repeat. 

Jim Tyrrell has been a mainstay in the New England music scene for the last 30 years. He has written and recorded four solo albums (and two with folk trio the Midweeklings). He performs over 200 solo, duo, Dueling Pianos, and full band shows annually. 

Over the years, Tyrrell has opened for Don McLean (“American Pie”), Ellis Paul, the Avett brothers, John Prine, and Weird Al Yankovic. Tyrrell’s newest album “Box of Shells” was released in February 2023.

Gardner Berry is a walking encyclopedic history of New Hampshire’s music scene. He is currently a member of Mama Kicks. 

Before Mama Kicks, Berry spent the early 1990s and a chunk of the 1980s leading show bands at popular Manchester restaurants. Prior to his house band years, Berry was a member of well-known local cover bands Double Cross, Stone Cross, and The Tel-Stars, dating back to 1964.

For more information, visit FOHNH.org.