Billy Joel News

2014 sees some new names and some returns to The Crazy Coqs. January starts with the London debut of the sizzling cabaret performer Carole J .Bufford and her show Body and Soul (January 7 - 11) followed by the popular Broadway star Brent Barrett and his show Night Songs (January 14 -18) and then actress and singer Linda Purl with her show Midnight Caravan: Celebrating the Great Ladies of the Glamorous Nightclub Era of the 40s & 50s (January 21 - 25).

The year 2013 has been a wild ride for Long Island's venerable rock 'n' roll band Mazarin, with major concerts and radio appearances for their acclaimed June 1 recording release, "Live Forever." College Radio Station WUSB FM 90.1 SUNY Stony Brook has been there all the way promoting Mazarin's concerts, the new recording, and providing valuable airtime, connecting the band to new and old fans alike. The band feels a very special bond to the staff and listeners of WUSB and is proud to perform this special concert in support of the station.

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

It's lights, camera, soul in the great city of Las Vegas as some of music's biggest hit makers grace the stage on this year's SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2013.

There's something rather unique about having the opportunity to experience the eclectic nature of the American music scene in a matter of three days.

In recognition of her outstanding lifetime contribution to American culture, Martina Arroyo will be one of five recipients of this year's Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, December 8 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Seated with President and Mrs. Obama, as well as with her fellow Honorees (actress Shirley MacLaine and musicians Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, and Carlos Santana), the pre-eminent American soprano will be saluted with performances and tributes during the star-studded gala celebration that will be broadcast nationwide as a two-hour prime time special on CBS-TV (Dec 29 at 9pm, EST). The honor is a fitting one, for Arroyo has devoted herself to opera over the course of a decades-long career. Since retiring from the stage, where her voice was heralded by the New York Times as "among the most glorious in the world," the Harlem-born soprano has continued to serve the art form through the Martina Arroyo Foundation, the non-profit cultural organization she established ten years ago to provide new generations of talented young singers with the tools to pursue careers in opera and prepare them for the stage.

Last night's GLEE paid tribute to the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel. In the episode titled 'Movin' Out', as graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley High.

Innocence and honesty - two words inextricably linked to two classic Billy Joel songs covered on last night's most recent entry in the fifth season of FOX's musical dramedy hit Glee as well as the undoubted hallmarks of the episode itself. And, Tyra Banks, too!

"No day but today", RENT, the popular 1996 musical, is opening this weekend in a unique location and will be produced and performed by Shepherd University students.

Sing us a song of a piano man, Gleeks. Tonight, the Gleeks sing us a song of Billy Joel, the piano man himself steps into the spotlight as the seniors begin planning their futures and some have that New York State of Mind. It's time to move it out, tonight, Gleeks. So, Piano Man - do you know Rose's Turn? It's Career Week at William McKinley High, and Sue is determined to show the kids of McKinley the careers they could possibly have, while Will is upset that there's no fine arts representation. With the careers in the arts ignored, Will focuses the glee club to know that despite the fact that careers in the arts are not security guarantees, he assures them that if you love and believe in your passion, you can do it. With that in mind, Mr. Schue gives a nod to the two seniors going for it in the big city - Blaine and Sam. With a theme of Billy Joel, a man who struggled for years in his pursuit of the arts, Blaine and Sam kick it off with "Movin Out (Anthony's Song)" and move it on out to New York to pursue their passions. Artie confronts Becky about her lack of future plans, but Sue sways him away and stops the conversation, while tensions are high between Marley and Jake after his cheating with Bree. In New York, Kurt builds up Blaine's confidence for his big NYADA audition by having him perform "Piano Man" at Spotlight.

A full music video of Chord Overstreet's passionate performance of Billy Joel's iconic pop classic 'Just The Way You Are' has just been released in anticipation of tonight's 'Movin' Out' tribute to the piano baladeer.

In an interview with Zaptoit.com, 'The Piano Man' himself, Billy Joel shared that he was thrilled that his music is to be featured in a special tribute episode of FOX's Glee.

The Palais Royale – South Bend's Premier Event Facility -- is pleased to host its annual New Year's Eve dinner/dance party on Tuesday, December 31, which starts at 7:30 p.m. By popular request, this year's event features the return of The Tom Milo Big Band, an 18-piece big band well-known to dance couples, playing a wide selection of music, ranging from the Glenn Miller tunes of the 40's, to Frank Sinatra, to the contemporary hits of artists such as Billy Joel. Many of the band members have toured with top name musicians such as Stan Kenton, Les Elgart, Duke Ellington, and others. Join us on New Year's Eve for a fine dining experience and the opportunity to ring in the New Year on the area's most historic dance floor. A photographer will be available for optional photos at a nominal cost. Black tie is optional.

"No day but today", RENT, the popular 1996 musical, is opening this weekend in a unique location and will be produced and performed by Shepherd University students.

CBS's holiday programming, which kicks-off with RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, will also include music specials, perennial holiday favorites and holiday-themed episodes of NCIS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, THE MILLERS and HAWAII FIVE-0.

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) under the direction of Jeff Lindberg is excited and honored to have been chosen to perform at the 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Gala on December 8, 2013 in Washington, D.C. This performance marks the 25th consecutive year that the CJO has been chosen for this singular honor.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to announce the upcoming lineup atFeinstein's at the Nikko for January 2014. Artists include actor and singer Tom Wopat, star of stage and screen Cheyenne Jackson, Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess, Emmy Award winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan, and more!

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to announce the upcoming lineup at Feinstein's at the Nikko for January 2014. Artists include actor and singer Tom Wopat, star of stage and screen Cheyenne Jackson, Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess, Emmy Award winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan, and more! Tickets for all performances are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

On this week's episode of FOX's GLEE titled 'Movin' Out', the New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel.

Though it may not be nine o'clock on a Saturday quite yet, the Piano Man is having his say - and hearing his songs - on this week's episode of FOX's musical dramedy series GLEE, with a highly anticipated Billy Joel tribute show.