In December, 2025, I decided to go back to my roots - simply playing piano and singing. After completing the promotional video below, acquiring the right equipment, then learning and re-learning some of my material from years ago, it was time to start booking. Beginning in April, 2026, I booked a few venues and since then, the number of bookings has far exceeded my expectations. And the audiences have been wonderful! I look forward to many more years performing "Songs You Grew Up With."

Please leave a message at (614) 561-8577 or email me at MichaelKontras2009@gmail.com if you are interested in booking me or have any questions. I'm available to perform at restaurants, pubs, wineries, pizzerias, outdoor patios, retirement communities, elder care facilities, private functions and just about everything in between. I still have some dates available for 2026 and I am booking into 2027.

PAST PERFORMANCES BEGINNING APRIL, 2026

Inn at Bear Trail (740) 879-3181 / Thu, Apr 2

Sunrise of Dublin (614) 376-0462 / Sat, Apr 4

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, Apr 5

Inn at Olentangy Trail (740) 417-9287 / Tue, Apr 7

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, Apr 19

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, May 3

Verena at Hilliard (614) 333-0960 / Sat, May 9

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, May 17

StoryPoint Powell South (614) 793-2210 / Fri, May 22

Stadz Pizzeria (614) 861-0000 / Fri, May 29 (Photos)

Inn at Library Way (614) 363-1072 / Thu, Jun 11 (Photo)

Brookdale Muirfield (614) 336-3677 / Thu, Jun 18

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, Jun 21

Our Home New Albany (614) 855-3700 / Fri, Jun 26

Verena at Hilliard (614) 333-0960 / Sat, Jun 27

Verena at Hilliard (614) 333-0960 / Thu, Jul 2

Verena at Hilliard (614) 333-0960 / Sat, Jul 18

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sat, Jul 18 (Video)

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, Jul 19

Harmony Trace (614) 771-0100 / Sat, Aug 1

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, Aug 2

The Cotter House (614) 896-8700 / Wed, Aug 5

Bluebird Marysville (614) 645-5315 / Sat, Aug 8 (Photo)

Avalon of Lewis Center (614) 513-2270 / Wed, Aug 12

Verena at Hilliard (614) 333-0960 / Sat, Aug 15

Unity Church of Delaware (740) 363-7800 / Sun, Aug 16

Inn at Library Way (614) 363-1072 / Fri, Aug 21

StoryPoint Grove City (614) 350-0453 / Fri, Aug 28

 

COMING UP

 

	Wednesday September 9th 1:30 - 2:30pm

2870 Snouffer Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 (614) 350-3609

 

	Friday September 11th 3:30 - 4:30pm

4255 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH (614) 333-0960

 

	Monday September 14th 2:00 - 3:00pm

5155 N High St, Columbus, OH (614) 842-8000

 

	Sunday September 20th 10:30 - 11:30am

4277 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH (740) 363-7800

 

	Wednesday September 23rd 2:00 - 3:00pm

145 Coleman's Crossing Blvd, Marysville, OH (937) 645-5315

 

	Thursday October 8th 6:30 - 7:30pm

4160 Trueman Blvd, Hilliard, OH (614) 777-7338

 

	Friday October 9th 3:30 - 4:30pm

4255 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH (614) 333-0960

 

	Sunday October 18th 10:30 - 11:30am

4277 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH (740) 363-7800

 

	Tuesday October 20th 4:15 - 6:00pm

3240 Tremont Rd, Columbus, OH (614) 967-9697

 

	Friday October 23rd 6:00 - 8:00pm

6755 Taylor Rd, Blacklick, OH (614) 861-0000

 

	Saturday November 7th 2:00 - 3:00pm

3550 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH (614) 771-0100

 

	Thurday November 12th 1:45 - 2:45pm

6000 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH (614) 734-2175

 

	Thursday November 12th 3:45 - 4:45pm

6000 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH (614) 734-2175

 

	Friday November 13th 3:30 - 4:30pm

4255 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard, OH (614) 333-0960

 

	Friday November 20th 7:00 - 9:00pm

4277 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH (740) 363-7800

 

	Sunday November 22nd 10:30 - 11:30am

4277 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH (740) 363-7800

 

	Friday December 18th 6:00 - 8:00pm

6755 Taylor Rd, Blacklick, OH (614) 861-0000

 

	Sunday December 20th 10:30 - 11:30am

4277 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH (740) 363-7800

 

	Thursday December 24th 7:00 - 8:00pm

 

	Wednesday December 23rd 2:00 - 3:00pm

8199 Monroe Dr, Lewis Center, OH (740) 879-3181

 

	Friday February 5th 2:30 - 3:30pm

5435 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH (614) 933-0078

 

As you can see, I take up very little space. A 5'x4' area will accomodate the keyboard, seat, microphone, lighting and PA.

What is not mentioned in the opening video is that I was a solo artist for nearly seven years - from 1996 to 2003. Back then, I used full band tracks that I recorded in my studio, to augment my sound. This gave me the ability to perform in many venues that normally used small bands. Even then, I used video to promote my act. The recordings are antiquated by today's standards, but they certainly did the job. Here's one I used back in 2002. If you are interested in booking me or have any questions, please contact me at (614) 561-8577. Thank you. Sincerely,