This article is sponsored by Wicked Wolf.
Next time the group chat is firing off ideas for a Friday night out in Hoboken, consider suggesting a duel — a duel of pianos, that is. Wicked Wolf, a popular Hoboken sports bar on Sinatra Drive (known for its NFL Sundays), will soon be the arena for a weekly dueling pianos series. Starting Friday, January 26th, two members of The Flying Ivories will go head-to-head in a concert contest, armed with nothing but piano keys, vocals, and a setlist filled with classics. Audience members are encouraged to hoot, holler, and sing along, while also indulging in the many food and drink specials Wicked Wolf has on the roster. Read on to learn more about the weekly dueling piano series coming to Wicked Wolf in Hoboken.
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The Details
Every Friday starting January 26th, Wicked Wolf is hosting a three-hour dueling piano series that’s completely free to enter. If you’ve never attended a dueling pianos event, it’s pretty much exactly as it sounds: two pianists vying for the audience’s affection in a head-to-head battle of certified classics and energetic performances. It’s ridiculously fun.
It’ll truly be a night for all the senses at Wicked Wolf. The event runs from 8PM – 11PM with plenty of food and drink specials to enjoy. All 27 draft beers on tap are $5 for the evening, and all Patron + Grey Goose cocktails are $8. The kitchen is open until 11PM, serving up $5 appetizers and a specialty menu of late-night bites.
Wicked Wolf has enlisted The Flying Ivories, a touring piano band, to take up residency for the new weekly series. The Ivories know a thing or two about dueling pianos and promise to put on a show of anthemic singalongs that guests of all music tastes can confidently belt. As we said before, the duelers are battling for your affection, so audience participation is highly encouraged. A few lucky members might even be brought on stage, though we can’t make any promises.
Though there’s no entrance fee, reservations are recommended and can be made on the Wicked Wolf website. Walk-ins are always welcome and can take a seat at the bar if any are available. Of course, you must be 21+ to enter and attend the event.
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About Wicked Wolf
Located at 120 Sinatra Drive, Wicked Wolf opened in 2010 and has been a staple sports bar + restaurant in Hoboken ever since. Popular among locals for its weekday happy hours, Wicked Wolf has 30 TVs and a 150-inch LED TV, solidifying it as a must-visit for major sporting events. Over 300 people can fit in the waterfront space, but the staff prides itself on its close relationships to patrons. “I have seen our employees become friends with the customers that come in, and just by looking at it you would think they have been friends forever,” staff member Sean Sullivan shared with HG. “I believe that goes to show the culture we have over at Wicked Wolf by providing great service and a hospitable environment where our loyal customers become a part of the Wolf family and Wicked Wolf is like their second home.”
You can learn more about Wicked Wolf here, and be sure to follow its Instagram to stay up-to-date on bar happenings.
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About The Flying Ivories
The Flying Ivories are a touring piano band that bring “dueling pianos to your door.” The group travels with their own show, complete with lighting, sound, and two custom-built black pianos. Available to book for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, and more, The Flying Ivories play a show of all-request anthems, from Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits to fan favorites from Metallica and Billy Joel. Learn more about The Flying Ivories here.
Wicked Wolf is located at 120 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Make a reservation for Dueling Pianos HERE.
