Tania is a fulltime singer with extensive musical theatre and singing experience (mezzo-soprano) with orchestra, pop, and jazz bands performing on large stages across the country. Nominated Best Supporting Actress in the Knoxville Film Fest 2024, and Best Supporting Actress in a Stage play in 2021. Trained in Meisner, Stanislavsky, and both classical and broadway musical styles. Tania Joy has performed around the country dazzling audiences on stage through story and music.

Kaleen Dolan is a Chicago native with training in voice, piano, drums, bass, and theatre. She studied Music Therapy at the University of Kansas and spent some time residing in Kansas City before returning home to the Windy City.

She enjoys performing a wide range of music including pop, rock, hip hop, rap, jazz, blues and soul. She has worked for many dueling piano establishments nationally and internationally with events spanning between weddings, corporate and private events, piano bars and national/international tours.

Adam A. Nelson brings an interactive, all-request piano performance, as well as original music, delivered with energy and audience engagement. Adam has been a big part of Shirley’s live music lineup for over 7 years and was among the first performers to help shape its vibrant entertainment tradition. With his blend of familiar favorites, creative flair, and easy rapport with the crowd, Adam’s nights at Shirley’s are a memorable mix of music and fun.

Every night at Shirley’s Piano Bar featuring Kaleen Dolan brings a high-energy, all-request piano experience from a talented multi-instrumentalist and Chicago native trained in voice, piano, drums, bass, and theatre who has toured and played dueling piano shows around the world. Kaleen has been a beloved part of the Shirley’s lineup for over 8 years and was one of the very first performers to grace the Shirley’s stage, helping shape its live music tradition. With a wide repertoire and engaging style, her sets keep crowds singing along and asking for more.

Every 3rd Thursday of the month at Shirley’s Piano Bar, join us for a lively night of music featuring Johnny Burnett, a versatile Chicago-area pianist, vocalist, and bandleader known for his dynamic solo sets and performances with The Johnny Burnett Band and The Pepperland Rockestra, drawing on classic rock, pop, and more from legends like Billy Joel, Elton John, and The Beatles. Over the last three years, Johnny has been a fan favorite at Shirley’s, bringing his energetic keyboard-driven show to the stage again and again. Whether you’re singing along or just enjoying the vibes with a cocktail, it’s the perfect mid-week music tradition.

Chris Heroldt is a Chicago-area pianist and singer with over 20 years of experience performing rock, jazz, and blues as a soloist and with bands at major venues and festivals. He’s known for his engaging performances and inclusive style that gets every crowd singing and dancing together. In addition to performing, Chris has also shared his passion for music through teaching, while bringing joy and connection to every event he plays.

When Peter Miletic is at Shirley’s Piano Bar you are sure to expect an engaging evening of melodic piano and rich vocals from a seasoned Chicago-area pianist, whose versatile repertoire spans sing-alongs, classic standards, pop favorites, and upbeat swing that gets the crowd involved. Peter has been a cherished part of the Shirley’s music scene for over 8 years and was one of the first performers to help establish its vibrant live entertainment tradition. With his warm stage presence and audience-friendly style, Peter’s performances are a perfect blend of familiarity and flair that keep guests coming back for more.

Adam A. Nelson brings an interactive, all-request piano performance, as well as original music, delivered with energy and audience engagement. Adam has been a big part of Shirley’s live music lineup for over 7 years and was among the first performers to help shape its vibrant entertainment tradition. With his blend of familiar favorites, creative flair, and easy rapport with the crowd, Adam’s nights at Shirley’s are a memorable mix of music and fun.