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Live Ragtime Piano with Vintage Flair

Whimsical Wally brings vaudeville magic to your wedding or event with a white piano, big smiles, and timeless tunes.

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About Whimsical Wally’s Traveling Piano Company

Whimsical Wally’s Traveling Piano Co. brings vintage charm and joyful energy to weddings, parties, festivals, and more — all from a rolling upright piano with a throwback twist.

It’s the flagship act of Southern Piano Entertainment , a Columbia-based company dedicated to reviving live piano performance with timeless character and local talent.

Each show is professionally costumed, thoughtfully staged, and performed by a handpicked team of South Carolina’s finest entertainers — delivering nostalgic magic to celebrations across the Carolinas.

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The Sound of Soda City

Most Saturday mornings in Columbia, a familiar tune drifts through Boyd Plaza — cheerful, rhythmic, unmistakably vintage. That’s the sound of Whimsical Wally’s Traveling Piano Company, a white upright piano on wheels delivering ragtime joy to the heart of Soda City Market.

With upbeat melodies and a costumed performer bringing vaudeville flair to every note, the Wally act has become a crowd favorite. Passersby stop, smile, take photos, and linger a little longer as the music fills the street.

No stage, no microphone — just timeless tunes, playful energy, and a dash of theatrical charm. It’s hard to imagine Soda City without it.

Whimsical Wally at Soda City Market

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Why Book Whimsical Wally?

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One-of-a-Kind Entertainment

Turn-of-the-century flair with ragtime, charm, and laughter.

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All-In-One Setup

Self-powered upright piano — perfect for any venue.

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Tailored for Events

Elegant costuming and music to fit your celebration.

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Instagrammable Moments

A photogenic showpiece your guests will talk about.

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Now Booking Fall Dates

September and October are filling fast.
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Tailored Just for You

From color-matched bow ties to fully branded backdrops, we design each performance to match your event style.

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Packages & Booking Options

Weddings

Weddings

Live piano with vintage charm to elevate your wedding ceremony or reception.

Corporate Events

Corporate Events

An unforgettable icebreaker for galas, conferences, and company events.

Parties & More

Parties & More

From backyard parties to public festivals — Wally brings the fun!

Fundraisers

Fundraisers

Energize your crowd and raise more funds. With live donation prompts, tip-bucket duels, and musical games, we make generosity fun.

Join the Whimsical Wally Team

We’re looking for talented pianists to help us bring Whimsical Wally’s Traveling Piano Company to more events across the South. This is your chance to step into a fully costumed, one-of-a-kind act that’s as fun to perform as it is to watch.

Live ragtime, big smiles, vintage flair — and no stage required.

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Every performance is 100% live, local, and unforgettable.

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