Mykel Live
Vocalist singing-Lounge standards, soulful pop,
tri-lingual moments, and feel-good room connection.
I’m Mykel, a vocalist entertainer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My live sets move from timeless lounge classics into 80s/90s soul, pop, and dance-forward favorites — designed for restaurants, hotel lounges, happy hours, private gatherings, wellness events, and community celebrations.
Now Playing:
Currently performing Sinatra to Sisters every Thursday night in San Francisco, Mykel blends lounge standards, soulful pop, international flair, and feel-good favorites into one room-friendly set.
The show features songs such as “The Way You Look Tonight,” “New York, New York,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Mon Manège à Moi,” “Amor,” “Careless Whisper,” “Tennessee Whiskey,” and “Fire” by The Pointer Sisters — with selected songs performed in French and Spanish.
More than a set list, Sinatra to Sisters is a musical journey from California to New York City and beyond, giving guests something familiar, personal, and memorable to enjoy at Chesty’s.
Lounge & Restaurant Sets
Smooth, atmospheric vocals for happy hours, hotel lounges, bars, brunches, and dining rooms.
Private Events & Celebrations
Flexible vocal entertainment for birthdays, receptions, community events, and intimate gatherings.
Bilingual / International Flavor
English-forward sets with selected Spanish and French moments available when the room calls for it.
Why Book Mykel?
Off-Broadway, Radio City, and America's Got Talent experience
Turns quiet rooms into active rooms
Keeps guests engaged
Encourages guests to linger
Gives your venue a clear entertainment hook
Brings more than a singer
What People Say:
“A talented vocalist who knows how to engage a large room, I have seen him put the audience in palm of his hand with just a vocal note”
— Kara, Seven Time Best of Las Vegas Award-Winning Vocalist- High Octane/Las Vegas
“Mykel creates a fun, spirited evening with his vocal talents. Patrons enjoy his cabaret style entertainment with our world class views, great food & drinks.”
— M. Allen, Hotel Manager, Chesty’s Bar & Grill / Marines’ Memorial Hotel
“I feel like I'm on a cruise ship during his performances (in a good way ;). Mykel is pleasant, humorous, and interactive.”
— Jonathan Banks, Director of Membership/Marines’ Memorial Association
Songs & Style
Curated Musical Sets
Mykel offers a range of curated musical experiences that can stand alone or be blended to fit the room, audience, and occasion.
Sinatra to Sisters
Standards, soulful pop, international selections, and feel-good favorites spanning generations.
Sample songs: Featured in the Now Playing section above.
High Emotion, High Range
Expressive pop and dance classics that showcase Mykel’s upper register, emotional range, and vocal color.
Featuring: “Magic,” “This Woman’s Work,” and “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)”
Smooth Pop
Polished pop and soul inspired by George Michael, Hall & Oates, and their contemporaries.
Featuring: “Kissing a Fool,” “A Different Corner,” and “I Can’t Go for That”
The Annie Lennox Songbook
Atmospheric pop, theatrical storytelling, and unmistakable ’80s sophistication.
Featuring: “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” “Why,” and “Here Comes the Rain Again”
Dinner Elegance
Romantic, melodic favorites designed to complement conversation, dining, and intimate gatherings.
Featuring: “Your Song,” “Fields of Gold,” and “Just the Way You Are”
Lounge Soul
Soulful pop, soft rock, and familiar favorites performed with warmth, rhythm, and personality.
Featuring: “Valerie,” “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),” and “Takin’ It to the Streets”
Showstoppers
Big, familiar songs built for energy, drama, and a strong audience response.
Featuring: “Sweet Child,” “I’m Still Standing,” and “Delilah”
Encore Favorites
High-energy closers and crowd-pleasing songs for the final stretch of the performance.
Featuring: “Proud Mary,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car,” and “History Repeating”
Make the Music Fit Your Event
Full repertoire lists are available during the booking process. Sets may be combined, adapted, or expanded to suit the occasion.
Song requests are welcomed and considered based on the event, vocal fit, accompaniment availability, and advance preparation time.
About Mykel
Mykel is the stage name of Michael Dicus, a San Francisco Bay Area vocalist, creative producer, and sound and movement facilitator. Through Eec! Productions, Inc., he has spent more than two decades blending entertainment, storytelling, and community-centered work across stage, film, and wellness.
Whether he's singing Sinatra in a hotel lounge, performing his own story on an Off-Broadway stage, or leading a sound bath, Mykel's approach is the same: he listens to the room. As a vocalist, he brings warmth, humor, story, and presence, creating performances that feel polished but personal.
Performance Roots & Credits
Featured vocalist and creator of Sinatra to Sisters, performing weekly at Chesty's Bar & Grill, Marines' Memorial Club and Hotel, San Francisco
Creator and performer of the one-man show Pieces of Me, performed Off-Broadway at the United Solo Theatre Festival on Theatre Row and at Stage 72, and toured to universities including Ole Miss, Buffalo State, and Rutgers
Producer and featured subject of the award-winning documentary Pieces of Us (2021), inspired by Pieces of Me, now streaming on Apple TV
National and international tours of Jesus Christ Superstar (with Ted Neely) and Dreamgirls
Soloist at Radio City Music Hall
Advanced to the celebrity judging round on America's Got Talent
Alumni member and soloist with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
Creator of Broadway to Bombay, including performance and flagging work in India with Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil
Founder of Flow Wellness sound baths and Flow & Flair movement programs for hospitals, rehab centers, and community groups
Bring Mykel Live to Your Room
Looking to add live music that helps your room feel active, welcoming, and memorable? Mykel Live is available for Bay Area lounges, restaurants, hotel spaces, happy hours, private events, and community gatherings.
