Concept
Mike Poiré, singing pianist & keyboardist and occasional DJ from Luxembourg, alternatively in duet with Manuela Mousel, vocals, performs at private festivities, weddings, corporate and gala events.
Solo or in duet, focusing on quality in every detail, the band pursues the "finest music entertainment" credo and presents a versatile and eclectic musical repertoire with swing, bossanova, chanson, latin, pop, rock, soul, disco, motown, funk and some strictly ballroom-dancing on the menu.
Mike comes with a portable black finished Baby Grand Piano cabinet which is quite unique and looks astonishing. The distinctive sound comes from an elegant column PA system that has been developed in collaboration with Porsche Design Studio which is eminently suitable for exclusive events.
About
Passionate about music, Mike Poiré mixes swing and bossanova with smooth melodic pop and ballroom classics into his very own style. In that vein, Mike will as often cover a swinging jazz standard as a modern pop song and his original interpretations deftly move from earnest ballads to easy listening music and songs of melancholic nostalgia.
Born in November 1978 in Ettelbruck (Luxembourg) and having played accordion, organ and drums since age seven, Mike later developed an avid interest in arranger keyboards and synthesizer workstations and lives his passion for these high-tech instruments until now.
Having been on stage with his father since 1990 and playing strictly standard ballroom dancing music in the style of Bert Kaempfert, Paul Kuhn, Max Greger, Hugo Strasser and James Last, French "Musette" and Argentine Tango on the accordion, popular folk music, but also the songs of his pop & rock idols Billy Joel and Elton John, Mike got more and more inspired by the Great American Songbook, the repertoire of such music icons as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and the fabulous John Pizzarelli who actually brought him to real swing music and bossanova. Logically, he also started to sing these standards just as a crooner does.
Mike spent most of his formative years studying law and politics in Nancy (France) from 1999 to 2006 where he discovered a wide range of psychedelic alternative music. In that time, he also attended his first big live acts from artists like Francis Cabrel, Diana Krall, Stacey Kent, Pink Martini, Axelle Red, Laurent Voulzy, Madeleine Peyroux, Pascal Obispo, Norah Jones, Georges Moustaki, Katie Melua, Marc Lavoine, Sonny Rollins, Bugge Wesseltoft, Lisa Ekdahl, Sting and much more who inspired him deeply in the way of making music. His latest influences include Jamie Cullum, Jeremy Davenport, Till Brönner, Kurt Elling, Melody Gardot, Kevin Mahogany, Nils Landgren, ...
Nowadays, Mike continues to explore his passion while insisting on high quality in every detail: the repertoire, the arrangements, the sound, the instruments, the microphones, the lights and even the cables. He can be booked as a solo musician or in duet with Manuela for various occasions and festivities in and around Luxembourg with one goal: pursuing the "finest music entertainment" credo. Style is coming back in style.
Besides his love and passion for music, Mike works as a lawyer for the Council of State of Luxembourg and he has been elected mayor of the city of Mertzig in october 2017.
Latest News
COUPS DE COEUR
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Love For Sale
Elton John & Dua Lipa: Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)
Eric Clapton: The Lady In The Balcony: Lockdown Sessions
Sting: The Bridge
OCCASIONAL PUBLIC GIGS
31.12.2024: Celebrate New-Year’s Eve at the Hotel Parc Belair, Luxembourg City. Upon reservation!
Occasions
WEDDINGS
SETTING THE RIGHT SCENE
Set the perfect scene for your wedding from the reception, to the dinner and the party. Mike Poiré will work with you to find the sound you’re looking for and the songs you love. He will make your special day even more special.
PRIVATE PARTIES
A MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
Kick off your shoes and relax during dinner! Afterwards, Mike Poiré plays high energy and fun party music, encouraging guests to dance whilst taking requests from his extensive repertoire to keep the dancefloor jumpin'!
CORPORATE EVENTS
FROM MODERN TO TRADITIONAL
As an experienced music entertainer, Mike Poiré is able to offer true musical versatility, ensuring that the soundscape of your event is unique, enjoyable and memorable.
For all venues, Mike Poiré can be booked as a solo singing pianist & keyboard player, DJ on request, or in duet with Manuela Mousel on vocals.
Manuela
SWEET MELODY
Passionate about music since her childhood, Manuela started singing in little groups during her studies in Brussels, focusing on many different styles. The love for jazz and French variety, inherited from her father combined with her curiosity to learn popular songs explains her love for Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, and the influence it has, with a surprising mix of pop and jazz. Her performance at the “Trifolion” with her guitarist on International Day of Women’s Rights brought her her first success. Since then she has been working on several projects. Once back in Luxembourg, she met the musician Mike Poiré with whom she has decided to create the group “Sweet Melody”. Stay tuned about this project!
Repertoire
ECLECTIC & VERSATILE
Mike Poiré's repertoire includes a variety of musical genres, never focusing on one style or another. The performance varies from swing, bossanova, chanson, latin, pop, rock, soul, disco, motown, funk to standard ballroom dancing.
SWING
FINGER SNAPPING
POP, ROCK & SOUL
LET'S PARTY
BALLROOM DANCING
LET'S DANCE
CHANSON FRANÇAISE
LA VIE EN ROSE
DISCO, FUNK & MOTOWN
MOVE YOUR BODY
SMOOTH INSTRUMENTALS
COOL & RELAX
PIANO BAR
AFTER HOURS
BOSSANOVA
GIRL FROM IPANEMA
References
PLACES TO CELEBRATE
Hotels & Restaurants: Restaurant Namur L-1930 Luxembourg-Hamm | Op der Schéiss, Val Sainte Croix L-1370 Luxembourg | Golf de Luxembourg, Domaine de Belenhaff L-6141 Junglinster | Golf Grand-Ducal de Luxembourg L-2633 Luxembourg | Restaurant Faust « Beim Zapert » L-9459 Longsdorf | K-Restaurant, Burrigplatz, L-9964 Huldange | Gréiwelshaff L-8059 Bertrange | Hotel Parc Belair L-2551 Luxembourg | Legere Hotels Luxembourg L-5365 Munsbach | Hotel-Restaurant Dahm L-9145 Erpeldange/Ettelbruck | Restaurant Steinmetz L-6231 Bech | Château de Bourglinster L-6162 Bourglinster | Hotel Mercure Kikuoka Golf Club L-5412 Canach | Hotel Bel-Air Sport & Wellness L-6409 Echternach | Parc thermal Mondorf Orangerie L-5601 Mondorf-les-Bains | Château d'Urspelt L-9774 Urspelt | Hotel-Restaurant Reiff L-9749 Fischbach | Robbesscheier L-9766 Munshausen | A Guddesch L-7593 Beringen/Mersch | Heringer Millen L-6245 Mullerthal | Oberweis L-1882 Luxembourg | Hotel-Restaurant Leweck L-9378 Lipperscheid | Hotel Le Royal L-2449 Luxembourg | Restaurant Brideler Stuff L-8156 Bridel | Hôtel Koener L-9710 Clervaux | Hotel Sofitel Luxembourg L-2015 Luxembourg | Casino 2000 Mondorf L-5618 Mondorf-les-Bains | Alvisse Parc Hotel L-1453 Luxembourg | Restaurant Parc Le'h L-3542 Dudelange | Restaurant Maison Rouge L-7470 Saeul | Grand-Hôtel L-6430 Echternach | Euro-Hotel L-6182 Gonderange | Caves St-Remy Desom, L-5521 Remich | Restaurant Paul Eischen L-8308 Capellen | Casino Schloss Berg D-66706 Nennig | Domaine du Val de Scherbach B-6700 Arlon-Bonnert | Nells Park Hotel Orangerie D-54292 Trier | ...
Centres culturels / Halls polyvalents: Arsdorf ("Possenhaus"), Beaufort ("Kummelsbau"), Beringen/Mersch (Hall "Iirbecht"), Beckerich ("Op der Millen"), Bissen ("Am Frounert"), Bürden ("A Maesch"), Buschdorf, Colmar-Berg, Cruchten, Dahl, Diekirch ("Al Seeërei"), Dippach, Eischen, Ell (Centre Camille Ney), Erpeldange/Ettelbruck, Ettelbruck ("Däichhal"), Everlange, Feulen ("Hennesbau"), Grevels (Centre "Nei Brasilien"), Grosbous, Heiderscheid, Hobscheid, Hoscheid-Dickt (Centre 2000), Hosingen, Kirchberg (Amphitheatre Coque), Limpertsberg ("Tramsschapp"), Luxembourg/Merl ("Op der Schéiss"), Mertzig (Centre "Turelbaach"), Neudorf, Noertrange/Wiltz (Paalsbau), Perlé, Préizerdaul/Bettborn ("Op der Fabrik"), Rambrouch, Rédange/Attert ("Aula"), Schieren, Schoos/Fischbach, Steinsel, Walferdange (Centre Prince Henri), ...
High-end Equipment
QUALITY MATTERS
Mike Poiré proudly uses a black (or red) portable Baby Grand Piano cabinet. Merging superlative audio clarity and highly distinctive looks, the MAUI® P900 has been developed in collaboration with Porsche Design Studio. The elegant column PA system is eminently suitable for exclusive events, installations and high-end home applications providing even, long-throw coverage. The system combines first-class sound with an elegant design and defined dispersion characteristics, even at venues with a demanding acoustic architecture and long reverberation times. The right mixing solution is provided by QSC TouchMix-30 Pro. Mike Poiré plays high-end KORG KRONOS Music Workstations, KORG Vintage Stage Pianos, KETRON Arranger Keyboards and different instruments from YAMAHA, ROLAND, KURZWEIL, HAMMOND, WALDORF, CRUMAR (MOJO & SEVEN), NOVATION, PIONEER AND ABLETON. Mike uses premium condensator microphones from DPA d:facto™ series, SHURE, NEUMANN & RØDE. A compact and discret light system is provided by Showtech (Vintage Blaze) and APE Labs, operated with the unique Eurolite DMX Move Bigfoot Foot Controller.
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Contact / Booking
You can leave me a message in Luxembourgish, French, English or German. Think big, book small!
IMPRESSUM
Responsible for content:
Mike Poiré
12, Luuchtebierg
L - 9168 Mertzig
LUXEMBOURG
Photo credits:
levygraphie.lu // private collection