Friday Evening Banquet

Dino Kartsonakis is one of the premiere performers of our time. He is indeed “America’s Piano Showman”—a title aptly given to him by over 80 million people who are witnesses to his majestic piano styling each year. Dino is constantly using numerous creative vehicles to deliver his unique hybrid of piano music to the masses through television, live performances, videos, albums, and electronically. “God gave me the talent and I endeavor to give it back to Him with each new idea.” It is his skill at combining artistry, entertainment, and keen business skills in each of these outlets that make Dino such a success. For the last 12 years, Dino has entertained Branson, Missouri audiences with his exceptional showmanship and talent making his Christmas production one of the most critically acclaimed shows in the entertainment city. But the show is not all talent and flash; at the end of each show Dino presents the audience with something very near to his heart—the Gospel. “Over 100,000 people attend my shows each season and no one can say they haven’t heard the Gospel.”

With emotional and spontaneous piano styling and his ability to astound audiences with his showmanship, Dino moves “outside the bounds to keep things interesting” and fans wholeheartedly applaud. Dino strives to communicate the love of Christ through his music reflecting on the scripture, “In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” (Proverbs 3:5–6) It’s following this advice that Dino credits for delivering him to the point he is today: a servant of God who impacts people’s lives through beautiful music with a beautiful message.