Dueling Pianos! Fun!
This is the seventh blog post I have written about a Cleveland.com TweetUp, and my wife, Julie, and I have attended many more. They are always about having fun in Cleveland while making new friends and meeting old TweetUp friends. I saw some people I had not seen in a while, so it was great to reconnect.
Like the February 5, 2015, Corner Alley - Uptown TweetUp (@UptwnCrnerAlley UPDATE 11/22/15 NEW TWITTER NAME: @CornerAlleyUC), the September 24, 2015, Cleveland TweetUp at the The Big Bang Cleveland (@BangCleveland) was about welcoming a new entertainment venue to Cleveland. It was again hosted by Kristel Hartshorn (@Kristel_CLE) and Troy Smith (@TroyLSmith). I suggest you follow them on Twitter, and read their Cleveland.com (@ClevelandDotCom) articles, since they write about Cleveland entertainment.
#BangThis! At @BangCleveland for @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup. @Kristel_CLE & @TroyLSmith #raffle @cleaquarium tix! pic.twitter.com/wIWgcwilz0
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
Here is the event announcement:
Join us for a TweetUp at the new Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar!
Cleveland.com and The Big Bang are teaming up to bring you an evening of food, giveaways and music on Thursday, September 24. This is your chance to check out Cleveland’s only dueling piano bar, located at the newly redeveloped East Bank of the Flats.
Spend happy hour with our entertainment reporters, Kristel Hartshorn and Troy Smith, followed by all request music performed by some of the best entertainers around. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, drink specials, and the chance to win some great prizes from The Big Bang and the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. This event is free to attend, but you must register in advance to get on the guest list and enter the prize drawing.
Don’t forget to tweet about the event before, during and after with the hashtag: #CLEtweetup
I have gone to a dueling pianos-style bar in another city, so I was excited to now have this type of entertainment in Cleveland. The following photos and videos from the event will give you a flavor of the evening. Also, see the tweets below for more content about the evening. Julie was not able to attend this Cleveland TweetUp, so I look forward to going with her to The Big Bang Cleveland in the future.
Photos/Videos
Within this photo slide show, I did include five short videos. Be sure to watch the videos! They will give you a taste of this musical venue, but you really need to go and experience The Big Bang Cleveland in person.
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Note that, in addition to The Big Bang Cleveland photos/videos, I have also included photos of other new venues on the East Bank of the Flats. I enjoyed seeing the nightlife of Crop Sticks/Crop Rocks (@CropBistro) and Punch Bowl Cleveland (@PunchBowlCLE) after the TweetUp.
On the way home, I captured some photos of the great lights of Playhouse Square (@PlayhouseSquare) (Do you want to see more Playhouse Square lights? See my Dazzle Cleveland! blog post about the celebration of the new Playhouse Square lights.)
As I was preparing this blog post, I saw Kristel Hartshorn's article: Tour inside 'The Big Bang' hitting Flats East Bank with Friday opening (video). This pre-opening video presents information about all the musical fun that is now in Cleveland at The Big Bang Cleveland.
Tweets & Retweets
Here are my @sos_jr tweets and retweets about the Cleveland.com Cleveland TweetUp at The Big Bang Cleveland. Please share the photos/videos and information by retweeting those that interest you.
9/24 #Cleveland @ClevelandDotCom's #CleTweetUp w/ @Kristel_CLE & @troylsmith at @thebigbangbar http://t.co/JLb0SH4142 pic.twitter.com/3ENdkqdGTF
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 1, 2015
Our next #CLEtweetup is at @bangcleveland on Sept 24th. Claim your free spot on the guest list: http://t.co/5juTID7KEv
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) September 2, 2015
#Cleveland 9/24 @ClevelandDotCom's #CleTweetUp w/ @Kristel_CLE & @TroyLSmith at @BangCleveland http://t.co/JLb0SH4142 pic.twitter.com/iyZjuA1Uoy
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 2, 2015
@bangcleveland is hosting this month's #CLEtweetup! Register today for free apps, drink specials and giveaways! http://t.co/YINsvfIGuw
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 2, 2015
.@Kristel_CLE Sorry missed U at @NEO_Cycle in @CleveMetroparks. Was fun! Will see U at your event at @BangCleveland http://t.co/JLb0SH4142
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 12, 2015
@sos_jr @NEO_Cycle thanks! Glad u enjoyed it. Did u get a chance to make it out? Looking forward to seeing u at @bangcleveland Sept. 24!
— Kristel Hartshorn (@Kristel_CLE) September 14, 2015
#NEOCycle is over but the great rides continue. Join Slow Roll tonight in Ohio City & beyond: Meet @ Market Square Park to ride @ 7 PM.
— Slow Roll Cleveland (@SlowRollCLE) September 14, 2015
Our next #CLEtweetup is Sept 24 at @BangCleveland! Will we see you there? http://t.co/5LxDtqGBUC
— NE Ohio Media Group (@NEO_MediaGroup) September 18, 2015
I'm going to @clevelanddotcom TweetUp at @bangcleveland. See you there? http://t.co/xNsJakuVJy #CLEtweetup
— Jacquie Chakirelis (@CLE_Mom) September 16, 2015
Join our next #CLEtweetup for drinks, snacks, music, prizes, and fun! Free to attend. Register here: http://t.co/EmGq8C3oKV
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) September 21, 2015
I have tix to @ClevelandDotCom's #CLEtweetup at @BangCleveland w/ @Kristel_CLE & @troylsmith https://t.co/kcTeoIaVIs pic.twitter.com/rbHGVF3k0w
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 23, 2015
RT clevelanddotcom "Our #CLEtweetup at bangcleveland is tomorrow! Will we see you there? http://t.co/MCHZCLS0AD" #CLE
— bobarcher (@bobarcher1) September 23, 2015
RT clevelanddotcom "Register for the #CLEtweetup at bangcleveland now for a chance to win prizes at the event: http://t.co/WawaJUWKJb" #CLE
— bobarcher (@bobarcher1) September 22, 2015
Join us this Thursday for #tweetupCLE happy hour hosted by @clevelanddotcom. Drink specials,… https://t.co/mijhyWytWM
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 22, 2015
Gr8 time w/ @Kristel_CLE & @TroyLSmith at Feb #CLEtweetup http://t.co/JJ7cah0wjI So excited go @BangCleveland tonight http://t.co/JLb0SH4142
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
At @bangcleveland for #CLEtweetup. Over heard two people already say how they don't have Twitter. So I guess they're here for the #cleUp?
— Tim Long (@TimothypLong) September 24, 2015
Our #CLEtweetup at @bangcleveland starts now! Join us for drink specials, free appetizers, and fun music!
— NE Ohio Media Group (@NEO_MediaGroup) September 24, 2015
The party has started! #CLEtweetup going down at @bangcleveland. Who's coming? pic.twitter.com/oRRmn0xlzE
— Kristel Hartshorn (@Kristel_CLE) September 24, 2015
Drink specials during our #CLEtweetup @bangcleveland: $4 domestic beer, wine, well drinks
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) September 24, 2015
Our @Kristel_CLE shows us how to take the perfect #CLEtweetup #selfie. Share yours! pic.twitter.com/u3ygA9CCJ1
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) September 24, 2015
Head on over to @bangcleveland to @clevelanddotcom's #CLEtweetup to win #cleaquarium tickets! https://t.co/rB6vyBaTfd
— CLEaquarium (@cleaquarium) September 24, 2015
#BangThis! #HappyInCLE event! Attending @ClevelandDotCom's #CLEtweetup at @BangCleveland! http://t.co/JLb0SH4142 pic.twitter.com/yAFOlHfgN1
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
: More vibrant #cletweetup bosses! Fun n funny n #cletweetup @clevelanddotcom. #@Kristel_CLE pic.twitter.com/xV7T8dpkXC
— John O'Brien, Jr. (@jobjr) September 24, 2015
#CLEtweetup at #BigBangCLE @ The Big Bang Cleveland https://t.co/TXtenXhDHa
— Eat Drink Cleveland (@EatDrinkCLE) September 24, 2015
#BangThis! At @BangCleveland for @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup. @Kristel_CLE & @TroyLSmith #raffle @cleaquarium tix! pic.twitter.com/wIWgcwilz0
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
At @BangCleveland for @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup. Learn more about @CanalwayCLE's information blog. Recommend see: http://t.co/9wAIJ0GoLt
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
#BangThis! BIG winner tonight is @AllisonNoelle27! Won #VIP pass for @BangCleveland at @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup! pic.twitter.com/ETuBC38qGH
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
Thanks to @bangcleveland for a great #cletweetup, and thanks to everyone who joined in the fun! Now it's time for music! #bangthis
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) September 24, 2015
.@bangcleveland for our @clevelanddotcom #CLEtweetup up... Get here! #bangthis pic.twitter.com/cUhYM6tqvT
— Troy Smith (@troylsmith) September 24, 2015
#BangThis! #EltonJohn #piano #music starts at @BangCleveland after @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup! #ThisIsCLE pic.twitter.com/rCilemA2Cv
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
How we roll @clevelanddotcom. @amandaharnocz multitasking at our #cletweetup. @bangcleveland pic.twitter.com/5r4F9FkBqu
— Kristel Hartshorn (@Kristel_CLE) September 24, 2015
The pianos have officially started @bangcleveland for #CLEtweetup! Thank you @clevelanddotcom! #bangthis #bigbangcle pic.twitter.com/aBULiMWoAr
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 24, 2015
#BangThis! Dueling #piano #bar in #Cleveland Flats. @BangCleveland after @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup! #ThisIsCLE pic.twitter.com/RsqjyRmuL2
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
Having so much fun at #CLEtweetup. Thank you @clevelanddotcom for putting on a great event! #bangthis… https://t.co/6nrrmu4oMi
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 24, 2015
Getting hot in #Cleveland at @BangCleveland after @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup! #ThisIsCLE #BangThis pic.twitter.com/wjmp5q0E6z
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
Yes! Getting hot in #Cleveland at @BangCleveland after @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup! #ThisIsCLE #BangThis pic.twitter.com/Lv0oamsjQ2
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 24, 2015
O-H-I-O! #Ohio! #BangThis! #Piano bar #music at @BangCleveland after @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup! #ThisIsCLE pic.twitter.com/a7J6XS3Lgm
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 25, 2015
.@ShareTheRiver #Cleveland's #waterfront is looking great tonight after @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetup! #ThisIsCLE pic.twitter.com/dbGTZ5seNB
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 25, 2015
Taking in the beauty of the Flats on the way to #cletweetup! @FlatsForward @ShareTheRiver pic.twitter.com/ixpZ7GjafC
— anna beyerle (@annabeyerle) September 24, 2015
Busy place! Checking out the @PunchBowlCLV after the @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetUp http://t.co/1CHcftznB4 #ThisIsCLE pic.twitter.com/BAOCoLzI3W
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 25, 2015
.@scottjuba & @jlopresti05 from our corporate communications team had a great time meeting everyone at #CLEtweetup! pic.twitter.com/D3CFNVklw0
— Hattie Larlham (@HattieLarlham) September 24, 2015
Dueling piano bars @bangcleveland! pic.twitter.com/iqGQTSne5e
— Scott Juba (@ScottJuba) September 24, 2015
Nice meeting @TimothypLong at #CLETweetup @bangcleveland pic.twitter.com/13YW6vJ5cr
— Scott Juba (@ScottJuba) September 24, 2015
#CLEtweetup (@ Big Bang Piano Bar in Cleveland, OH w/ @erinivictoria) https://t.co/giahy5aGHe
— Nicole Tomak (@nicoletomak) September 24, 2015
️RT @BriansCLE: #cletweetup pic.twitter.com/t0O55xtFmZ
— jennuhhfurrx (@Jennuhhfurrx) September 24, 2015
#CLEtweetup #BangThis @bangcleveland @clevelanddotcom (@ Big Bang Piano Bar in Cleveland, OH) https://t.co/Fhd3bxHBNS pic.twitter.com/zFdPaE3MEB
— Taylor Horen (@taylorhoren) September 24, 2015
#CLEtweetup. Staff=fabulous @bangcleveland #LiveMoreLife pic.twitter.com/D8wCFK1Oua
— John O'Brien, Jr. (@jobjr) September 24, 2015
Great trip connect with @CanalwayCLE at #CLEtweetup! pic.twitter.com/XEBHc6HMXr
— Hattie Larlham (@HattieLarlham) September 24, 2015
More vibrant #cletweetup bosses! Fun n funny n pic.twitter.com/nQIbQR6Gvc
— John O'Brien, Jr. (@jobjr) September 24, 2015
When #dtCLE U must see @GELighting's #GEchandelier in @PlayhouseSquare. #ThisIsCLE After @ClevelandDotCom #CLEtweetUp pic.twitter.com/LESX1MXuAz
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 25, 2015
Sayonara #cletweetup great fun. What a setting. @bangcleveland we'll be back too. #LiveMoreLife pic.twitter.com/dKfyf5MaBn
— John O'Brien, Jr. (@jobjr) September 24, 2015
.@Kristel_CLE Gr8 catching up with U at @BangCleveland. I look forward to your article/video on @ClevelandDotCom about fun at #CLEtweetup!
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 25, 2015
Happy to have won a @bangcleveland gift card at #CLEtweetup. I would've been back anyway, but I definitely will now! pic.twitter.com/8AKB6f8jff
— Scott Juba (@ScottJuba) September 25, 2015
Hi my name is @clevelanddotcom #cletweetup #bangit @bangcleveland #socialmedia @ The Big Bang Cleveland https://t.co/A06GUJYy6W
— Amanda Harnocz (@AmandaHarnocz) September 24, 2015
The #CLEtweetup tonight had some fun at @BangCleveland & gr8 raffle prizes. I look forward to the next one. https://t.co/ByBEPuDx7r
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) September 25, 2015
@sos_jr @NEO_MediaGroup @cleaquarium thanks so much for coming to #CLEtweetup!
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 25, 2015
@sos_jr @clevelanddotcom Love this video. So fun!
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 25, 2015
.@suzbrittain It was fun to see @PunchBowlCLE after #CLEtweetUp hosted by @Kristel_CLE https://t.co/8PeGLnySxE I'll need to come back again.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 1, 2015
@sos_jr I'm happy to see that you are following us! I hope we will see you often @PunchBowlCLE!
— Suzanne Brittain (@suzbrittain) October 1, 2015
@bangcleveland we saw a photographer at the cle tweetup, where are all of his photos located??
— Brian (@WestSideBrian) September 26, 2015
@WestSideBrian They should be posted @clevelanddotcom. We'll post a link when they go up. Thanks for coming to #CLEtweetup!
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 27, 2015
Thanks to everyone who came down for #CLEtweetup last night w/@clevelanddotcom! How'd u like #flatseastbank?#bangthis pic.twitter.com/MmuXU7CR4k
— Big Bang Cleveland (@bangcleveland) September 25, 2015
.@Kristel_CLE After #CLEtweetup now C your pre-open @BangCleveland video on @ClevelandDotCom http://t.co/t2MdCatFrn https://t.co/GzivniysFz
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 15, 2015
#CLEtweetup Past Blogs
I highly recommend you attend a future Cleveland.com #CLEtweetup -- they are a lot of fun.
If you want to learn more about #CLEtweetup, here are links to my past blog posts:
- February 15, 2015 - Fun at @ClevelandDotCom Corner Alley TweetUp
- March 31, 2013 - Cleveland.com & Cleveland Indians Tweetup
- November 5, 2012 - Thank You Cleveland.com & Cleveland Browns!
- October 22, 2012 - @ClevelandDotCom & @OfficialBrowns #CLEtweetup at the @HOBCleveland
- June 12, 2012 - #GuitarMania #CleTweetUp Guitar
- April 7, 2012 - #CleTweetUp: Cleveland.com w/ United Way