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CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu
CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu After a programming error cut off the final two minutes of Billy Joel’s televised concert at Madison Square Garden, CBS announced it would re-air the show. “Billy Joel: The 100th — Live at Madison Square Garden,” which originally aired on Sunday, April 14, will now be rebroadcast on Friday night, April 19 due to a programming snafu that cut the program off early, according to a statement released by CBS. The show, which was recorded in March to celebrate Joel’s 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden, was partway through the singer’s iconic “Piano Man” when the program abru…
T.M. Stevens, West Long Branch Bassist Who Played With James Brown, Tina Turner, Dies At 72 T.M. Stevens, West Long Branch Bassist Who Played With James Brown, Tina Turner, Dies At 72
T.M. Stevens, West Long Branch Bassist Who Played With James Brown, Tina Turner, Dies At 72 A bass guitarist from West Long Branch who performed with many legendary musicians has died at the age of 72, according to reports. Thomas "T.M." Stevens died in his sleep at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 10, musician and performance artist Carrie Beehan said in a Facebook post. Beehan had posted in late February that Stevens was hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs. July 27, 1951 - March 10, 2024 Thomas Michael Stevens (T.M Stevens) - I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of... Posted by Carrie Beehan on Sunday, March 10, 2024 Stevens played bass and sang backup vo…
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Releases First New Song In Decades Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Releases First New Song In Decades
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Releases First New Song In Decades New York’s own piano man has ended a decades-long song drought with the announcement of his new single, “Turn The Lights Back On.” Billy Joel has done it again. The 74-year-old singer and songwriter, a lifelong Long Islander, dropped his brand-new song on all streaming platforms on Thursday, Feb. 1. His first single release since 2007, Joel first hinted at the release in his first TikTok video in December of 2023. “We don’t have anything new to play for you,” he had said in the video, which was taken at one of his recent concerts. “The good news…we got a little something we’re working …
'Harmonious Cause:' Billy Joel Exhibit, Charity Team Up For Food Drive In Suffolk County 'Harmonious Cause:' Billy Joel Exhibit, Charity Team Up For Food Drive In Suffolk County
'Harmonious Cause:' Billy Joel Exhibit, Charity Team Up For Food Drive In Suffolk County For a limited time, a Long Island food bank and music museum are joining forces for a good cause. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) Stony Brook museum is hosting a Piano Man-themed food drive benefitting the Harry Chapin Food Bank (also known as Long Island Cares), according to a new announcement. Running through Thursday, Feb. 29, guests who bring a bag of nonperishable food to the “Billy Joel – My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey” exhibit will receive a free poster of the singer and an offer for a half-price ticket offer (with a full-price ticket purchase) R…
Hicksville's Billy Joel Named Among Best Investors 2023: Report Hicksville's Billy Joel Named Among Best Investors 2023: Report
Hicksville's Billy Joel Named Among Best Investors 2023: Report The Piano Man himself has made it to the top of the list when it comes to diversifying his wealth, a new report claimed. Finance and trading experts with FOREX.com, an online foreign exchange broker, recently commissioned a list of the best celebrity investors in the game – and New York's own Billy Joel comes in at spot number three, according to findings. Sitting right behind iconic musician Babyface and TikTok star Chase Hudson, Joel, age 74, was dubbed a “savvy investor” by the broker for netting a more than 52 percent return on his $230 million net worth. The “New York State of Mind”…
'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Billy Joel Exhibit Will Open In Suffolk County 'Once-In-A-Lifetime' Billy Joel Exhibit Will Open In Suffolk County
'Once-In-a-lifetime' Billy Joel Exhibit Will Open In Suffolk County An exhibit exclusively honoring New York’s own Billy Joel is slated to open up after nearly a year of planning. “Billy Joel – My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey” will open on Friday, Nov. 24 at noon at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) Stony Brook museum, the organization announced. The culmination of a year of planning – including sessions with the musical legend himself – will feature what the museum dubs a “once-in-a-lifetime” collection of artifacts detailing the 50-year story of Joel’s journey from Hicksville to global fame. Executed by designer and LIME…
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside 'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside
'New York State Of Mind' Birthplace For Sale In Highland Falls: See Inside The Hudson Valley home where Billy Joel wrote the iconic “New York State of Mind” is up for sale. Want to take a Greyhound on the Hudson River line? Consider 26 Kings Road your next stop. The Orange County estate, located in Highland Falls, which once was the summer home of American financier JP Morgan and the spot that inspired one of Billy Joel’s most iconic songs is up for sale — if you’ve got a cool $2.5 million to spare. Tucked away in the trees with a direct view of the Hudson River, the estate is made up of two lots: a main house with 4,288 square feet of room and a 1,577-squa…
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Gets Namesake Street As Student Musicians Play On: 'Very Cool' Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Gets Namesake Street As Student Musicians Play On: 'Very Cool'
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Gets Namesake Street As Student Musicians Play On: 'Very Cool' Billy Joel’s current hometown in New York has him feelin’ alright after honoring the musician with his very own street. The Piano Man himself, age 74, was on hand for a ceremony on Long Island Thursday, Oct, 19 in Oyster Bay, to unveil the new Billy Joel Way. New signage will replace a section of Audrey Avenue, located in the downtown area in front of Joel’s shop “20th Century Cycles.” Speaking to a large crowd gathered under the clear blue sky, Joel recalled how his mother would often bring him to Oyster Bay as a child growing up in the hamlet of Hicksville. He remembered thinking of th…
Billy Joel Lists Centre Island Estate In Oyster Bay For $49M Billy Joel Lists Centre Island Estate In Oyster Bay For $49M
Billy Joel Lists Centre Island Estate In Oyster Bay For $49M Billy Joel is movin' out -- of one of his residences, at least. The legendary 74-year-old singer has listed his waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island, located on Centre Island in Oyster Bay, for $49 million, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to its listing on Zillow, the estate, built in 1994, is 26 acres and includes: A 20,000-plus square-foot estate house currently under renovation with an elevator to all floors,  Helicopter pad, Floating dock and boat ramp on Oyster Bay Harbor, Four-bedroom gate/guest house with an attached three-bedroom apartment …
Grammy Nomination Likely First Of Many For Acclaimed Pittsfield Musician Grammy Nomination Likely First Of Many For Acclaimed Pittsfield Musician
Grammy Nomination Likely First Of Many For Acclaimed Pittsfield Musician Matt Cusson remembers the exact moment he learned about his first-ever Grammy nomination.  The Berkshires native was at his parent’s house in Pittsfield with his 2-year-old daughter when his phone started blowing up on November 15, 2022. “I just got a ton of texts saying, ‘Congratulations,” the musician told Daily Voice. “Then I remembered all the nominees were announced [that] morning.” Cusson then called his wife to tell her the good news while she was away for work in New York City. Once she caught wind of her husband’s nomination, she instantly put her job on hold. “I called her, an…
Two Icons, One Night: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce First-Ever Show At M&T Bank Stadium Two Icons, One Night: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce First-Ever Show At M&T Bank Stadium
Two Icons, One Night: Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks Announce First-Ever Show At M&T Bank Stadium A “New York State of Mind” is coming to Baltimore for one night only as Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks team up for a historic show at M&T Bank Stadium. For the first time, the two music legends will be live on the same stage in Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 7 for a performance that has been dubbed “Two Icons, One Night." JUST ANNOUNCED: Two Icons! One Night! Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks live for the first time at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 7. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 20 at 10am. pic.twitter.com/t5NX7nuJa5 — Billy Joel (@billyjoel) January 12, 2023 Tickets will …
Here's How To Get Tickets For Billy Joel's Newly-Rescheduled Madison Square Garden Concert Here's How To Get Tickets For Billy Joel's Newly-Rescheduled Madison Square Garden Concert
Here's How To Get Tickets For Billy Joel's Newly-Rescheduled Madison Square Garden Concert Fans can still get tickets for Billy Joel's rescheduled Madison Square Garden show, as the concert that was set to take place last week will now be held in the spring. The concert, which was scheduled for Monday, Dec. 19, will now take place on June 2, the singer announced on Sunday, Dec. 18. “Billy Joel is under strict doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection and as a result, his concert scheduled for Monday, December 19th at Madison Square Garden is postponed to Friday, June 2nd," the announcement reads. "We understand the inconvenience this causes everyone who purchased t…
'You Are A Star': Boston 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' 'You Are A Star': Boston 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent'
'You Are A Star': Boston 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New England is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.” Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Boston, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better. Earlier report: Boston 20-Year-Old To Appear On 'America's Got Talent' The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing “She’s Got a Way,” by Billy Joel, but was cut short by judge Simon Cowell, who asked Rhodes if he had an original song. Rhodes proceeded to perform a piece he had written, titled “Disengage,” which garnered approval from the panel of judges. …
Billy Joel To Headline Music Event In Fairfield County Town Billy Joel To Headline Music Event In Fairfield County Town
Billy Joel To Headline Music Event In Fairfield County Town Billy Joel is set to headline a music event in a Fairfield County town later this year.  Joel, a Long Island legend, will take center stage at the 2022 Greenwich Town Party, which is set to take place on Saturday, May 28, at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, according to an announcement from event organizers.  "Billy Joel is one of those few remaining iconic musicians who has thrilled music lovers for most of their lives,” said Ray Dalio, founder of the GTP. “His songs give us both great music and great stories that make us want to dance to our histories. He is a musical legend tha…
COVID-19: Billy Joel MSG Concert Scheduled For Mid-January Postponed COVID-19: Billy Joel MSG Concert Scheduled For Mid-January Postponed
Covid-19: Billy Joel MSG Concert Scheduled For Mid-January Postponed Billy Joel's Madison Square Garden concert that was set to take place this month has been rescheduled for a second time.The concert, which was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14, has been moved to Wednesday, Aug. 24, according to an announcement on the musician's website on Wednesday, Jan. 5. The concert was originally supposed to take place on Saturday, May 2, 2020. “Nothing is more important to me than the safety and well-being of my band, crew, and the fans; so due to unfortunate COVID-related circumstances, we made the decision to reschedule the January 14th concert at MSG," Joel said in a s…
Tickets Go On Sale For New Billy Joel Concert At Madison Square Garden Tickets Go On Sale For New Billy Joel Concert At Madison Square Garden
Tickets Go On Sale For New Billy Joel Concert At Madison Square Garden Billy Joel is getting back in a “New York State of Mind” as he gears up for his Madison Square Garden comeback tour in his home state after being forced to cancel last summer due to the pandemic. The Piano Man announced a series of shows that were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic and are slated to pick back up in November 2021. Since January 2014, Joel, a native and longtime resident of Long Island, has held monthly shows at The Garden with a series of special guests. This year, Joel’s comeback concert is set for Friday, Nov. 5, with tickets on sale starting at $113. Shows are al…
COVID-19: Cuomo Wins An Emmy For Daily Briefings During Pandemic COVID-19: Cuomo Wins An Emmy For Daily Briefings During Pandemic
Covid-19: Cuomo Wins An Emmy For Daily Briefings During Pandemic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo captivated the state, country, and apparently the world with his daily COVID-19 press briefings, and will receive an International Emmy for his efforts. The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, which sports members from more than 60 countries and 500 companies, announced that it will be presenting an Emmy to Cuomo on Monday, Nov. 23 in a live-streamed show. Cuomo received the Founders Award at the 48th International Emmy Awards on Monday, Nov. 23. The award was presented by International Academy President & CEO Bruce Paisner, with help from …
COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo COVID-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo
Covid-19: Lights Go Out On 8th Ave For Billy, Elton, And At The Beacon, Town Hall, The Apollo The announcement Thursday that events at major New York City venues were being postponed or cancelled disappointed devotees of several big-name musicians, as well as regular attendees of some special venues. What was to be Billy Joel’s 120th overall performance at MSG on March 19 was postponed, along with his subsequent April 10 gig. Also bagged are two Elton John “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Garden gigs April 6 and 7. New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio announced Thursday that gatherings will be limited to no more than 500 people, shaking Broadway, the arenas, Carnegi Hall and other larger…
Break-In Reported At Billy Joel's Sprawling Oyster Bay Estate, With 12 Motorcycles Vandalized Break-In Reported At Billy Joel's Sprawling Oyster Bay Estate, With 12 Motorcycles Vandalized
Break-In Reported At Billy Joel's Sprawling Oyster Bay Estate, With 12 Motorcycles Vandalized A suspect broke into Billy Joel’s Long Island home this week, vandalizing a dozen motorcycles in the process, police said. The “Piano Man” singer’s Oyster Bay mansion located in Centre Island was broken into sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, and 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 when a burglar busted through his garage door, police said.  At the time of the break-in, Joel was not at the residence, which was empty. A home office was also damaged during the break-in. No arrests have been made, and no description of a suspect has been released by investigators. Joel …
Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000 Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000
Good Samaritan Hospital And Sterling National Bank Golf And Tennis Classic Raises $120,000 More than 120 golf and tennis enthusiasts played for a purpose during the 30th Annual Good Samaritan Hospital and Sterling National Bank Golf and Tennis Classic on September 16. Approximately $120,000 was raised through the event, which was held at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York. Proceeds from the Golf and Tennis Classic will support enhancements in facilities, equipment, technology and services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). In addition to an 18-hole golf shamble and round robin tennis tournament, the fundraiser …
DJ Denies Bill Clinton's Request To Turn Down Music At Chic Hamptons Hotel, Report Says DJ Denies Bill Clinton's Request To Turn Down Music At Chic Hamptons Hotel, Report Says
DJ Denies Bill Clinton's Request To Turn Down Music At Chic Hamptons Hotel, Report Says The DJ at a chic Hamptons hotel reportedly refused former President Bill Clinton’s request to turn down the music during a late-night dinner. Page Six reported the former president and Northern Westchester resident was dining with wife Hillary Clinton, Jon Bon Jovi, and former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine at Maidstone in East Hampton on Friday, Aug. 23, when he asked for the music to be turned down and was rebuffed by the DJ. The report states that a witness said that, “Bill asked the staff to turn down the music as the late-night music scene was just beginning because there were still peopl…
Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk
Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk The 42nd annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors for performances, food, and fun. Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, and Brian Howe will take the night off from performing with Billy Joel to headline the festival. The event, Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 is held at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk. Dozens of bands will play on multiple stages throughout the three-day festival. Entertainment is included in the ticket prices, said Mike Reilly, president of the Norwalk O…
Billy Joel Sighting: Singer Stops By Popular Westchester Restaurant On Long Island Sound Billy Joel Sighting: Singer Stops By Popular Westchester Restaurant On Long Island Sound
Billy Joel Sighting: Singer Stops By Popular Westchester Restaurant On Long Island Sound A bottle of white, a bottle of red? Perhaps a bottle of rose instead? It's unclear what beverage he ordered, but one thing is not. Long Island's own Billy Joel traversed the Long Island Sound to frequent a popular waterfront restaurant in Westchester. The music legend left his Centre Island home in Oyster Bay to take a trip across the Sound to the Pier Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Rye, where he dined before heading back home to Long Island on Tuesday, July 16. In photos posted on Facebook by the restaurant, Joel’s boat, “Alexa” can be seen docked near the popular restaurant, though no …
Billy Joel's Longtime Oyster Bay Office Can Be Leased For Less Than $2K Per Month Billy Joel's Longtime Oyster Bay Office Can Be Leased For Less Than $2K Per Month
Billy Joel's Longtime Oyster Bay Office Can Be Leased For Less Than $2K Per Month An office in Oyster Bay used by Billy Joel is up for rent, according to The Real Deal. The unit's rent is $1,975 per month, said The Real Deal. The singer reportedly rented the 34 Audren Avenue office for 15 years until April. The building has four units and is for sale at $979,000, according to the Long Island MLS listing here. Here is The Real Deal article.
Big Day For Billy Joel: Long Island's Favorite Son's MSG Concert Marks 70th Birthday Big Day For Billy Joel: Long Island's Favorite Son's MSG Concert Marks 70th Birthday
Big Day For Billy Joel: Long Island's Favorite Son's MSG Concert Marks 70th Birthday Long Island native and musical legend Billy Joel’s 70th Birthday Concert is now just hours away. It's all set for 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Madison Square Garden. Long Island's favorite son also has seven more MSG concerts scheduled this here. View the list here. Thursday's show will be Joel’s 11th all-time performance at MSG. Thursday's show is the “unprecedented” 64th consecutive one by Joel, an MSG Franchise and internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy-winner. The 70th birthday show is part of Joel’s residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena, which started in January 2014 with …
North Shore Residents Irked By Helicopter Noise With Billy Joel At Center Of Controversy North Shore Residents Irked By Helicopter Noise With Billy Joel At Center Of Controversy
North Shore Residents Irked By Helicopter Noise With Billy Joel At Center Of Controversy Residents don't like the noise helicopters make when they take off and land on Centre Island and are debating over whether or not to allow private helipads,  with Billy Joel at the center of the controversy, according to the Wall Street Journal. There are four private helipads mong 185 homes on the island, said the article. Flying there by helicopter from Manhattan takes just 15 minutes as opposed to driving to Centre Island which takes two hours, according to the Wall Street Journal. Billy Joel commutes to Madison Square Garden events by chopper from his waterfront estate. Helipad o…
That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears
That's The Ticket: Long Island's Own Billy Joel 70th Birthday MSG Concert Nears Long Island native and musical legend Billy Joel’s 70th Birthday Concert is scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at Madison Square Garden. The Madison Square Garden Company has announced that show is the “unprecedented” 64th consecutive show by Joel, an MSG Franchise and internationally acclaimed, six-time Grammy-winning New Yorker. The 70th birthday show is part of Joel’s residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena, which started in January 2014 with Joel putting on one show per month at MSG. The May 2019 show will be Joel’s 11th all-time performance at MSG, the company says. Joel’s family moved…
Video: Joined By Billy Joel, Cuomo Signs Bill Banning Offshore Drilling In NY Waters Video: Joined By Billy Joel, Cuomo Signs Bill Banning Offshore Drilling In NY Waters
Video: Joined By Billy Joel, Cuomo Signs Bill Banning Offshore Drilling In NY Waters Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by Billy Joel, signed legislation to ban offshore drilling in New York State waters. The festivities were held in Wantagh on Monday, April 29. The legislation (S.2316 (Kaminsky)/A.2572 (Englebright) will bar the state from granting permits for drilling, or oil or gas exploration in offshore areas controlled by the state.  The ban will protect New York State waters and coasts by making it more difficult for oil and gas drilling to occur close to coastal New York, even in waters controlled by the federal government.  In addition, the legislation p…
Day After Rocking MSG, Billy Joel Turns Up To Clean Oyster Bay Beaches Day After Rocking MSG, Billy Joel Turns Up To Clean Oyster Bay Beaches
Day After Rocking MSG, Billy Joel Turns Up To Clean Oyster Bay Beaches Long Island's own Billy Joel helped with the cleanup of beaches in Oyster Bay earlier this month, said a Page Six article. Joel reportedly lives in Oyster Bay. According to Page Six, Joseph Saladino, the town supervisor confirmed the singer took part in the April 13 beach cleanup. Saladino is quoted in the article. He said, “He got up early and came out on a morning with not ideal weather, and was so gracious to everyone. He’s a big supporter of the environment," according to Page Six. Joel’s family moved to the Long Island suburb of Hicksville when he was just a year old. He now has two h…
Twin Netflix Comedians Come To Paramus Twin Netflix Comedians Come To Paramus
Twin Netflix Comedians Come To Paramus Twin entertainers Will and Anthony Nunziata will be coming to Paramus on April 21. The singers, songwriters and Netflix-bound comedians will be at the Ciccone Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The pair has toured the world with signature renditions of popular music, classic standards and movie-bound original songs. Over the past five years, the Nunziata brothers have performed more than 300 concerts and outreach programs across the country at major performing arts centers, theaters, jazz clubs and symphony concert halls.  The Carnegie Hall Headliners (two sold-out concerts with The New York Pops Orch…
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome' NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome'
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome' HACKENSACK, N.J. — The City of Hackensack is receiving accolades in a recent New York Times article. "Immortalized in an unflattering Billy Joel lyric — 'Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?'" the article reads. "The Bergen County seat is an ethnically diverse city of 45,000, suburban in feel but with an urban center hugging the Hackensack River."  The Times quotes new neighbors, real-estate agents and city officials praising Hackensack for its affordable housing, close proximity to Jersey City, Hoboken and New York, its sprawling par…