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CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu Cut Off Final Minutes In Middle Of 'Piano Man' CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu Cut Off Final Minutes In Middle Of 'Piano Man'
CBS To Re-Air Billy Joel MSG Concert After Snafu Cut Off Final Minutes In Middle Of 'Piano Man' 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…
Billy Joel Lists Waterfront NY Estate For $49M Billy Joel Lists Waterfront NY Estate For $49M
Billy Joel Lists Waterfront NY Estate 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 …
'You Are A Star': New England 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' 'You Are A Star': New England 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent'
'You Are A Star': New England 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…
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 …