Hunter's Live Energy

When Hunter Lang takes his seat at the baby grand, the entire bar shifts gears. His sets blend singalong anthems with deep-cut crowd-pleasers, delivering the kind of high-energy, request-driven show that turns strangers into a unified chorus by the second song. Whether you're celebrating with friends or just looking for a night that beats the usual D.C. bar crawl, Hunter's performances hit that sweet spot between polished musicianship and pure, unfiltered fun.

The Hunter Lang Experience

Hunter Lang has been a featured performer at Georgetown Piano Bar since 2018, bringing six years of dueling piano experience to our stage. He's known for his versatility across decades of hits and his sharp crowd work that keeps every set unpredictable. Hunter moves seamlessly from classic rock to modern pop, country favorites to R&B standards, reading the room and adjusting on the fly to keep energy high and voices loud.

His style combines conservatory-trained technique with the spontaneity our shows demand. You'll catch him weaving improvisational riffs between requested songs, trading playful musical jabs with fellow pianists during dueling sets, and building momentum through call-and-response moments that get the whole room singing. Hunter's background in jazz and contemporary performance means he can pivot from a Billy Joel medley to a Stevie Wonder tribute without missing a beat.

Hunter typically performs Thursday through Saturday nights, though his schedule varies by season and special events. His sets thrive on audience participation—regulars know to bring their favorite requests written on napkins, and first-timers quickly learn that tipping gets your song played faster. He's particularly skilled at birthday shoutouts and anniversary dedications, often creating spontaneous mashups that honor the occasion while keeping the crowd engaged.

He performs both solo sets early in the evening and alongside other pianists in our signature dueling format later at night, where friendly competition and musical one-upmanship create the moments guests remember long after last call. His repertoire spans seven decades of music, with particular strength in classic rock, Motown, and contemporary pop hits from the 2000s through today.

Make Your Night Memorable

• Tip Jar: Cash or Venmo accepted—requests come to life faster with a little extra love

• Song Requests: Write your favorite on a napkin with the artist name and pass it up to the stage

• Performance Schedule: Check @georgetownpianobar for Hunter's upcoming nights

• Reservations: Book your table at georgetownpianobar.com/reservations to guarantee your spot near the pianos

• Group Events: Email info@georgetownpianobar.com for private party packages and special celebrations

Hunter's Current Request List

A

• All of Me – John Legend

• American Girl – Tom Petty

• At Last – Etta James

B

• Bennie and the Jets – Elton John

• Blame It – Jamie Foxx

• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

C

• Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin

• Chandelier – Sia

• Closer – The Chainsmokers

• Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

D

• Don't Stop Believin' – Journey

• Drops of Jupiter – Train

F

• Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man

• Firework – Katy Perry

• Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks

G

• Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles

• Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Green Day

H

• Happy – Pharrell Williams

• Hey Jude – The Beatles

• Hotel California – Eagles

I

• I Want You Back – Jackson 5

• Isn't She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

J

• Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars

L

• Livin' on a Prayer – Bon Jovi

• Love Shack – The B-52's

M

• Mr. Brightside – The Killers

• My Girl – The Temptations

P

• Piano Man – Billy Joel

• Pour Some Sugar on Me – Def Leppard

R

• Respect – Aretha Franklin

• Rolling in the Deep – Adele

S

• September – Earth, Wind & Fire

• Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

• Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon

• Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

T

• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver

• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton

• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

U

• Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

W

• Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker

• Wonderwall – Oasis

Y

• You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

• You've Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman