with Tom Bagley & Brian Wahlstrom
Cicciotti's Trattoria · Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Interested in booking a dueling pianos show for your event?
Contact Us for BookingSoak up summer with San Diego's most fun afternoon out! Join two seasoned dueling‑piano pros for a beach‑themed sing‑along‑style showdown at Cicciotti's Trattoria in Cardiff‑by‑the‑Sea, just steps from the sand. From Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett to Sinatra, Broadway hits, and modern rock, Tom and Brian take crowd requests and play off each other in a friendly, back‑and‑forth piano face‑off — spiced with laughter, audience participation, and plenty of summer beach vibes.
With tables filling quickly for this ocean‑view gig, plan to arrive early for lunch or cocktails and settle in. Expect an informal, feel‑good show where song choices come from you, beach attire is encouraged (think Hawaiian shirts and sundresses), and the duo's professional stage‑craft makes it all feel effortless — even for newcomers.
Tom Bagley brings over twenty years of experience at San Diego's iconic Shout House dueling‑piano bar—he's played across continents (including Africa and California), navigated repertoire from rock to jazz, and built a reputation for commanding the stage with effortless showmanship.
Brian Wahlstrom, Cicciotti's own piano entertainer, combines a master's degree in classical voice from Manhattan School of Music with extensive experience from Carnegie Hall to Beijing's NCPA, where he was among the first American singers to perform in Mandarin. He effortlessly blends Broadway, operatic pieces, and crowd pleasers into a cohesive, engaging performance.