Georgetown Piano Bar

Come Sing Along With Us

3287 M St NW Washington, DC, 20007 USA

(202) 827-3236

Open Wednesday to Sunday at 5pm

Happy Hour - 5pm to 7pm

Live Music Every Night

Dueling on Friday and Saturday at 9pm

High-Energy Singalongs Meet Piano Prowess

Spencer Bates brings the kind of electric, crowd-pleasing energy that turns a regular night out into a full-blown Georgetown block party—right from behind the ivories. Whether he's launching into a rock anthem or teasing out a surprise mashup, every set feels like you and 100 of your closest friends just took over the piano bar.

Meet Your Next Favorite Piano Man

Spencer Bates has been a regular performer at Georgetown Piano Bar since 2018, building a loyal following with his genre-hopping setlists and razor-sharp audience banter. With over a decade of professional piano performance experience, Spencer commands the keys with the kind of confidence that only comes from hundreds of live shows under his belt.

His musical range stretches from classic rock staples (think Billy Joel, Elton John, and Journey) to Top 40 bangers and country crowd-pleasers—basically, if you can hum it, he can play it. But what really sets Spencer apart is his ability to read the room: he knows when to dial up the singalong intensity, when to roast a birthday guest (lovingly, of course), and when to surprise everyone with an off-the-wall request that somehow works perfectly.

Spencer typically performs Friday and Saturday nights at Georgetown Piano Bar, often paired with another talented pianist for our signature dueling piano format. During his sets, song requests aren't just welcome—they're the entire point. Spencer thrives on the spontaneous chaos of request slips piling up on the piano, turning the audience into co-conspirators in the night's soundtrack. He's equally at home leading a rousing "Sweet Caroline" or diving into a deep cut you didn't think anyone else remembered.

If you're celebrating something—birthday, promotion, bachelorette party, or just surviving another week—Spencer will make sure the whole room knows about it (and sings along). Our staff has watched him turn shy first-timers into enthusiastic participants and regular guests into part of the Georgetown Piano Bar family.

How to Request, Tip, and Book Spencer

  • Song Requests: Write your request on a slip at your table and bring it up during breaks or between songs—tips help move requests up in the queue

  • Digital Tipping: Spencer accepts Venmo (@SpencerBatesPiano) and cash tips at the piano between sets

  • Check Performance Schedule: Call Georgetown Piano Bar at (202) 965-7390 to confirm which nights Spencer is performing before you visit

  • Private Events: Book Spencer for private parties and corporate events through Georgetown Piano Bar—contact us via our reservations page or call (202) 965-7390 for availability

  • Social Media: Follow Spencer's upcoming show schedule on Instagram @SpencerBatesMusic

  • Booking Lead Time: For private events, contact us at least 3–4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date

Spencer's Go-To Song Request List

Spencer's repertoire includes hundreds of songs across multiple decades and genres. Here are crowd favorites that consistently pack the house, based on our most-requested songs during his performances.

A

  • "American Girl" — Tom Petty

  • "All of Me" — John Legend

B

  • "Bennie and the Jets" — Elton John

  • "Brown Eyed Girl" — Van Morrison

  • "Build Me Up Buttercup" — The Foundations

C

  • "Chain of Fools" — Aretha Franklin

  • "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" — Queen

  • "Crocodile Rock" — Elton John

D

  • "Don't Stop Believin'" — Journey

  • "Drift Away" — Dobie Gray

F

  • "Friends in Low Places" — Garth Brooks

  • "Free Fallin'" — Tom Petty

G

  • "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" — Green Day

  • "Great Balls of Fire" — Jerry Lee Lewis

J

  • "Johnny B. Goode" — Chuck Berry

  • "Just the Way You Are" — Billy Joel

L

  • "Livin' on a Prayer" — Bon Jovi

  • "Love Shack" — The B-52's

P

  • "Piano Man" — Billy Joel

  • "Pour Some Sugar on Me" — Def Leppard

S

  • "September" — Earth, Wind & Fire

  • "Sweet Caroline" — Neil Diamond

  • "Shout" — The Isley Brothers

T

  • "Tiny Dancer" — Elton John

  • "Take On Me" — a-ha

U

  • "Uptown Girl" — Billy Joel

W

  • "Wagon Wheel" — Darius Rucker

  • "We Are the Champions" — Queen

Y

  • "You Shook Me All Night Long" — AC/DC

  • "Your Song" — Elton John

Ready to experience Spencer live? Reserve your table at Georgetown Piano Bar by calling (202) 965-7390 or booking online. Arrive early on weekends—Spencer's shows draw crowds and tables fill up quickly.