Live Music & Entertainment

Black Key Optional is a live music and entertainment company providing musicians for every event. We offer soloists, cover bands, jazz and other ensembles and dueling pianos. Our performers will provide outstanding entertainment, and our company promises prompt communication and coordination. Please consider Black Key Optional’s services for your wedding, corporate events or other special occasion.

Live Music & Entertainment

Black Key Optional offers a variety of live music and entertainment options in Kansas City. We are all about making your wedding, corporate event, and all other celebrations entertaining, flawless, and memorable!

Our Story

Black Key Optional

My name is Kyle Buhrer and I am the owner of Black Key Optional. I started this company because I love music. At Black Key Optional we are prompt, precise, and professional, making sure to provide great entertainment. We want your event to be memorable.

Our Services

Dueling Pianos

Want to have a good time and get your guests or coworkers singing and dancing; then this collaboration provides what is needed. We play the classics, jazz, R&B, country, and good ole’ rock n’ roll.

Full Band

Perfect for wedding receptions, corporate events, birthdays, religious celebrations, any event. Our cover band will have the audience dancing and having a great time.

Soloist

We offer piano, guitar, and string instrument soloists. Our piano and guitar soloist can sing as an option. A soloist is perfect for a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, corporate event or birthday.

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Dueling Pianos

Want to have a good time and get your guests or coworkers singing and dancing; then this collaboration provides what is needed. We play the classics, jazz, R&B, country, and good ole’ rock n’ roll.

Full Band

A touch of perfection for wedding receptions, corporate events, birthdays, and religious celebrations. Our cover band will have the audience dancing and singing while having a great time.

Soloist

We offer piano, guitar, and string instrument soloists. Our piano and guitar soloist also sing as an option. A soloist adds a wonderful touch for any wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, corporate event or birthday.

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Testimonials

What People are Saying

“We Are Already Talking About Additional Events!”

“Kyle was prompt, gracious, and supremely talented. We truly appreciated his talent and time being given to our event. We are already talking about what additional events we might be able to use him (and maybe his band) for in the future.”

Camille C. – Kansas City; Hallmark

Corporate Event

“Made Our Event!”

“Kyle and his group were FANTASTIC to work with. They came up with a custom set-list to fit the theme of our party, and were on time, professional, and really went above and beyond. I would recommend them to ANYONE looking for a band for an event!”

Lauren S. – Overland Park

Corporate Event

“We Love Kyle”

“Kyle, and Gabe, where amazing. They took the time to do a rehearsal before the wedding. Kyle was very easy to contact. Kyle and Gabe perform at our wedding and did a fantastic job! Played to many different styles of music and brought so much life to the party. We got so many compliments from the guest of how beautifully they played. They will be our primary pianist for our future events! We love you guys and appreciate all you did for that day!”

Juan R. – Olathe, KS

Wedding

“Great Job, Awesome Guy!”

“They did an amazing job at our wedding! All of the music was great and we had a lot of fun. I highly recommend them to play at your next event!”

Amy N. – Kansas City, KS

Wedding

Look what people are saying!

Dueling Pianos Show Comes to Saint Joseph (click to read more)

There’s something fun and loose about two pianos facing off in a battle of classic pop tunes.

Dueling Pianos at the Legends Sports Bar and Grill (Click for Video)

Had a blast playing dueling pianos at the Legends Sports Bar and Grill. Dueling pianos is such a fun way to entertain your guests at your wedding or your next event.

Live Music & Entertainment