Throughout her career, Cory has mastered the art of building meaningful connections with community stakeholders, turning challenges into creative opportunities in fast-paced environments, and putting her heart and soul into making a lasting impact at every turn.

Armed with a BFA in Drama from the University of Calgary and a whopping thirty-five years of making people laugh as a professional stand-up comedian.

Cory brings a unique blend of artistic flair and seasoned experience to the table. Her journey has been a rollercoaster of adventures – from being a founder and producer for the YYComedy Festival to managing the operations of a 2400-seat concert/convention venue, directing a corporate entertainment agency, and strategically steering events, fund development, and community engagement for various nonprofits in Calgary.

Cory doesn't just bring expertise in logistics and artist management; she brings passion, laughter, and a commitment to meeting your vision and mission while making your event shine.

Craig is an award winning entertainer who has three decades, over two thousand shows, and thousands of requests under his belt.

He is committed to providing high energy, premium entertainment experiences for audiences everywhere.

176 Keys was born out of a desire to create a show that was more than simply performing the same typical requests night after night. It was also built to train up a new generation of piano entertainers who are focused on raising the bar and creating exceptional crowd experiences.

You want Toto? No problem. Iron Maiden? Your wish is his command. If you’re lucky, you might hear outrageous mashups of Metallica with Johnny Cash, Billy Joel with Soundgarden, or Patsy Cline with Gnarls Barkley with Ozzy Osbourne!!

When crowds throw the kitchen sink at Craig, he’ll often send back a cuisinart and the results are endlessly entertaining.

Mashups, medleys and improvisational humor will keep you singing, clapping, laughing and dancing all night long.

176 Keys is looking forward to seeing you at your next event!

Lesley is a multi-talented singer and performer based out of Edmonton, Alberta.

She attended Victoria Performing Arts School and has a degree in Music Therapy from Capilano College in Vancouver.

She is one third of the critically acclaimed trio The Carolines.

Pelletier sang in Kokopelli Choir and performed with her own dueling piano show for many years. She released an album of original songs in 2013.

She is a POWERHOUSE vocalist, and has played many shows at dueling piano venues like The Ivory Club and Spotlight Cabaret. She also performs regularly at The Culinary Unicorn in Edmonton on Saturdays.

You can also hear Lesley’s vocal chops at DIVAS OF ROCK at the Winspear Centre on May 26, 2026. Get tickets HERE!

We LOVE working with Lesley, and you can click on her booking link below for more information!

Tyler Fitzgerald is a Canadian vocalist, pianist, choral conductor, and entertainer whose career bridges opera, musical theatre, community music-making, and performing for live audiences. As an operatic baritone, he has appeared in leading roles in productions with Pacific Opera, Edmonton Opera, Calgary Opera, and Opera Kelowna, singing roles ranging from Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro to Mordred in Camelot and The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance.

Other highlights include leading roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, The Sound of Music, Les Misérables, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Phantom of the Opera, and Little Shop of Horrors.

Now exploring the exciting world of duelling pianos, Tyler blends his love of playing the piano and singing with the buzz of a live, interactive crowd. He thrives on the give-and-take between performer and audience — taking requests, leading sing-alongs, and creating spontaneous musical moments.  Whether in a choir rehearsal, a piano bar, or on the theatre stage, he approaches every performance, event, or concert as a shared experience, aiming to keep the audience engaged and energized, making the music feel personal and full of connection.

Originally from Nanaimo, BC, Tyler is a graduate of the Calgary Opera Emerging Artist Program, holding a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Diploma in Piano Performance from Malaspina University College.

Kayla Williams is making waves in the world of yacht-pop alongside her band,The Yacht Daddies, who deliver a high energy, nostalgia drenched yacht-rock/retro-pop show filled with smooth grooves and big feel good vibes. Fronted by Calgary’s Kayla Williams, a powerhouse vocalist, 13 year vocal coach, 2x YYC Music Award nominee and 2024 Western Canadian Music Award nominee, the band blends the charm of Hall & Oates, the levity of Huey Lewis, and the modern feel of artists like Olivia Dean and Lake Street Dive.

Kayla is one of the hardest working musicians in the business.

As one of Calgary’s prolific artists, she brings to the stage incredible vocals, thoughtful arrangements, and surrounds herself with musicians who are committed to excellence no matter the venue.

Whether she’s belting out Shania tunes, or breaks out rock anthems like Heart’s “Barracuda”, you’ll know that you’re witnessing something special.

Click the link below to visit Kayla’s website!

Cameron Hinton, originally from Christchurch, New Zealand has played the piano since the age of 5yrs. Classically trained, he has played in many festivals and concerts and has taught music/band programs in the public school system for 15 years.

As a “dueling pianist” for the past decade in the central Alberta region, Cam has played regularly for both clubs and bars (Red Piano West Edmonton, Aussie Rules Calgary) and for private functions and dueling shows across western Canada.

Cam’s favourite artists include Elton John and Billy Joel however his horizons have expanded to include many other genres including Rock, Country and Hip Hop!

We’re excited to announce that Cam is now able to lead shows for 176 Keys with taking our gear trailer, setting up and tearing down gear and thrilling guests anywhere in Western Canada!

Brenna is a seasoned dueling piano veteran with countless shows under her belt at All Request Piano and Howl at the Moon in Texas, and The Red Piano and Spotlight Cabaret in Edmonton, Alberta to name but a few.

She is a trusted resource for corporate shows, fundraisers and Christmas parties that thrill crowds wherever she goes.

She brings amazing vocals, precise piano playing, high audience interaction and even HIGHER fun energy to the stage.

Our New Year’s Eve show with Brenna was one of the highlights of 2025, and we’re SUPER PUMPED about what’s coming in 2026!

Harvey is a seasoned professional who has been entertaining audiences for decades. He has performed on cruise ships, corporate parties, fundraisers and many different dueling piano clubs. You may have also heard him singing 2nd Tenor in the German Canadian Male Chorus of Calgary.

• New York, New York - Calgary, Alberta

• Aussie Rules - Calgary, Alberta

• Our Flames - Airdrie, Alberta

• International Beer Haus - Red Deer, Alberta

He is all about crowd engagement, whether it’s with a well placed toast, setting up a group line dance to your country favourites, or disco dancing to the YMCA!!

Harvey has his own full sound and lighting production rig and has led several corporate shows for 176 Keys over the past several years.

Jesse Dollimont is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter from Treaty 7 Territory. She is also a board certified music therapist at Renfrew Educational Services in Calgary, AB, and is a sessional instructor for the WHEAT Institute in music and expressive arts therapies.

Among her greatest passions is supporting and collaborating with other artists and songwriters live or in the studio. Jess can often be found on stage supporting acclaimed Albertan singer/songwriters including T. Buckley, Juno Award winning Mariel Buckley, Celeigh Cardinal, and the Hello Darlin’s - or as one of the featured performers in one of Alberta’s many all request ‘Dueling Piano’ shows. She is a seasoned session player and vocalist; lending her voice to a number of projects with artists from across Canada.

Jess is a partner in ‘acme recorders’  recording studio and creative retreat located in Acme, AB with recording engineer and producer Jeff Kynoch.