Tom Detwiler joins us as MC, a first-time role who is no novice to St John's or the Gala. This marks the 20th consecutive Gala that Tom and his wife Alicia have attended. Together, they hosted the 2018 Shaken Not Stirred Gala while all four of their children attended St John's. Then, in 2020, Tom partnered with Jeff Finley to chair the Some Enchanted Evening Gala.
Tom and his family recently moved away from Huntsville to work for Two Sigma Investments in New York City. But he is thrilled to return in support of St John’s school at the best party in Huntsville!
Experience the magic of a night of high-energy entertainment with Music City Dueling Pianos, featuring the powerhouse trio Chris Hatfield,Austin DuBois, and Jed Demlow.
This dynamic performance blends musical talent, comedy, and audience interaction into a nonstop party where you help call the shots. With decades of combined experience, Chris and Austin bring unmatched chemistry to the stage, delivering a show packed with crowd favorites, sing-along classics, and spontaneous moments that keep every performance fresh and exciting. From Billy Joel and Beyoncé to Queen and country hits, their extensive repertoire covers every genre and decade, so whether you’re into rock, pop, R&B, or old-school throwbacks, they’ve got your song.
Also joining Chris and Austin is Jed Demlow. Jed is a Dueling Piano veteran of 30 years, including five years Entertainment Director at Howl at the Moon Columbus, OH and seven years Entertainment Director at Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar in Newport, KY. Jed plays regularly with the Music City Dueling Piano team at Chiefs in downtown Nashville. Jed resides with his family in Hendersonville, TN where he enjoys producing Country music for up-and-coming artists.
