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Rhyl Journal
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Billy Joel Songbook coming to Venue Cymru in Llandudno
The Billy Joel Songbook, performed by singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his band, will arrive at Venue Cymru on Friday, October 24, as part of a 20-date tour across England, Scotland, and Wales. The show has already sold out venues across the UK and Europe and is described as a heartfelt tribute to "one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters, and composers of the 20th century." Pace, who stars in the show, said: "I'd love for us to play every single but with so many songs in this great man's back catalogue we'd need a four-hour show. "It's so exciting to be returning with The Billy Joel Songbook though and I promise we'll get as many of everyone's favourite songs on the setlist as possible." The Billy Joel Songbook takes audiences on a journey through five decades of Billy Joel's music, featuring more than 30 hits from his catalogue of 82 singles. Fans can expect to hear classics including The Longest Time, She's Always A Woman, An Innocent Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River of Dreams, We Didn't Start The Fire, and Piano Man. The show has played more than 50 sold-out venues in the UK and Ireland over the past three years. Earlier this year, a special recording of the full performance at London's Bloomsbury Theatre was broadcast on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds to mark Billy Joel's 75th birthday. Pace said: "We all feel privileged every time we walk on a stage to perform the music of Billy Joel. "His music is timeless, he is a genius composer and, in my opinion, the greatest singer-songwriter of all time. "The fact that so many people want to see us perform this is incredibly humbling." He said the band was looking forward to returning to familiar venues as well as performing in new locations. Pace said: "We are all delighted we get to take this show on the road yet again revisiting venues we have previously sold out and also travelling to some new towns and cities where we look forward to seeing faces old and new. "Wales is a particular favourite for us which is why we have decided to bring shows to Cardiff, Swansea, and Llandudno on this tour." The late broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan was a fan of Pace, describing him as "only sensational." He served as the musical director for BBC Radio 2's Weekend Wogan in 2010 and performed as the featured artist on all 35 shows that year. His career has also included collaborations with stars such as Brian May, Huey Lewis, Glen Campbell, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Lulu. In 2013 and 2014, Pace was invited to perform in five reunion concerts in the US with Billy Joel's original 1971-72 touring band. This experience led to the creation of The Billy Joel Songbook tour, which has sold out theatres ever since. Tickets for the Llandudno show and the full tour are available at
North Wales Chronicle
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Billy Joel Songbook coming to Venue Cymru in Llandudno
The Billy Joel Songbook, performed by singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his band, will arrive at Venue Cymru on Friday, October 24, as part of a 20-date tour across England, Scotland, and Wales. The show has already sold out venues across the UK and Europe and is described as a heartfelt tribute to "one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters, and composers of the 20th century." Pace, who stars in the show, said: "I'd love for us to play every single but with so many songs in this great man's back catalogue we'd need a four-hour show. "It's so exciting to be returning with The Billy Joel Songbook though and I promise we'll get as many of everyone's favourite songs on the setlist as possible." The Billy Joel Songbook takes audiences on a journey through five decades of Billy Joel's music, featuring more than 30 hits from his catalogue of 82 singles. Fans can expect to hear classics including The Longest Time, She's Always A Woman, An Innocent Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River of Dreams, We Didn't Start The Fire, and Piano Man. The show has played more than 50 sold-out venues in the UK and Ireland over the past three years. Earlier this year, a special recording of the full performance at London's Bloomsbury Theatre was broadcast on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds to mark Billy Joel's 75th birthday. Pace said: "We all feel privileged every time we walk on a stage to perform the music of Billy Joel. "His music is timeless, he is a genius composer and, in my opinion, the greatest singer-songwriter of all time. "The fact that so many people want to see us perform this is incredibly humbling." He said the band was looking forward to returning to familiar venues as well as performing in new locations. Pace said: "We are all delighted we get to take this show on the road yet again revisiting venues we have previously sold out and also travelling to some new towns and cities where we look forward to seeing faces old and new. "Wales is a particular favourite for us which is why we have decided to bring shows to Cardiff, Swansea, and Llandudno on this tour." The late broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan was a fan of Pace, describing him as "only sensational." He served as the musical director for BBC Radio 2's Weekend Wogan in 2010 and performed as the featured artist on all 35 shows that year. His career has also included collaborations with stars such as Brian May, Huey Lewis, Glen Campbell, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Lulu. In 2013 and 2014, Pace was invited to perform in five reunion concerts in the US with Billy Joel's original 1971-72 touring band. This experience led to the creation of The Billy Joel Songbook tour, which has sold out theatres ever since. Tickets for the Llandudno show and the full tour are available at
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Sensational show celebrating the music of Billy Joel extends UK tour into 2026
Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are extending the run of their sensational, award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook to include an Edinburgh date. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Originally announced as a 19-date run across England, Scotland and Wales this September and October, due to sensational public demand, the tour has now been extended into next year, with 14 brand-new dates added, including a performance at Usher Hall on Sunday, March 22. Tickets for the 2025 shows are available now, with 2026 dates going on sale 10 am Thursday, June 26 at Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Paying homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters and composers of the 20th century, The Billy Joel Songbook is billed as the greatest love letter ever to the genius that is Billy Joel. Elio Pace - The Billy Joel Songbook Transporting the audience through five decades of hits, Elio and his band will perform more than 30 songs from Joel's vast catalogue of 82 singles including The Longest Time, She's Always A Woman, An Innocent Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River of Dreams, We Didn't Start The Fire and Piano Man. 'We were completely blown away by the response to the 2025 dates - the demand has been truly incredible,' says Elio. 'Every time we take this show on the road, I'm reminded of the deep connection people have with Billy Joel's music. Extending the tour into 2026 is an honour we don't take lightly.' Over the last three years, The Billy Joel Songbook has played more than 50 sold-out venues in the UK and Ireland alone, and earlier this year, a special recording of the full show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre on Billy Joel's 75th birthday, was broadcast via BBC Sounds. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Elio added: 'When I first created The Billy Joel Songbook, I hoped it would strike a chord — but I never imagined it would grow like this. The passion people have for Billy Joel's music just keeps growing, and I feel so grateful to be able to celebrate it with audiences up and down the country.' The late broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan was a huge fan describing Elio as 'Only sensational,' and in 2010 he was the musical director for BBC Radio 2's Weekend Wogan performing as the featured artist on all 35 shows broadcast that year. Singer/songwriter, piano-player, producer and arranger, Elio has performed with a wonderful array of stars including Brian May, Huey Lewis, Glen Campbell, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Lulu, Mike Rutherford, Don McLean, Tom Chaplin, Debbie Reynolds and Martha Reeves to name but a few. In 2013 and 2014 he was invited to 'fill Billy Joel's shoes', starring in five very special reunion concerts in the USA with Joel's original 1971-72 touring band. Following on from the huge success of these American shows, Elio embarked upon the debut tour of The Billy Joel Songbook and has continued to sell out theatres ever since. For more information about The Billy JoelSongbook and to secure your tickets go to
Scotsman
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Sensational show celebrating the music of Billy Joel extends UK tour to 2026
Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are extending the run of their sensational, award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook to include an Edinburgh date. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Originally announced as a 19-date run across England, Scotland and Wales this September and October, due to sensational public demand, the tour has now been extended into next year, with 14 brand-new dates added, including a performance at Usher Hall on Sunday, March 22. Tickets for the 2025 shows are available now, with 2026 dates going on sale 10 am Thursday, June 26 at Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Paying homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters and composers of the 20th century, The Billy Joel Songbook is billed as the greatest love letter ever to the genius that is Billy Joel. Elio Pace - The Billy Joel Songbook Transporting the audience through five decades of hits, Elio and his band will perform more than 30 songs from Joel's vast catalogue of 82 singles including The Longest Time, She's Always A Woman, An Innocent Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River of Dreams, We Didn't Start The Fire and Piano Man. 'We were completely blown away by the response to the 2025 dates - the demand has been truly incredible,' says Elio. 'Every time we take this show on the road, I'm reminded of the deep connection people have with Billy Joel's music. Extending the tour into 2026 is an honour we don't take lightly.' Over the last three years, The Billy Joel Songbook has played more than 50 sold-out venues in the UK and Ireland alone, and earlier this year, a special recording of the full show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre on Billy Joel's 75th birthday, was broadcast via BBC Sounds. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Elio added: 'When I first created The Billy Joel Songbook, I hoped it would strike a chord — but I never imagined it would grow like this. The passion people have for Billy Joel's music just keeps growing, and I feel so grateful to be able to celebrate it with audiences up and down the country.' The late broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan was a huge fan describing Elio as 'Only sensational,' and in 2010 he was the musical director for BBC Radio 2's Weekend Wogan performing as the featured artist on all 35 shows broadcast that year. Singer/songwriter, piano-player, producer and arranger, Elio has performed with a wonderful array of stars including Brian May, Huey Lewis, Glen Campbell, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Lulu, Mike Rutherford, Don McLean, Tom Chaplin, Debbie Reynolds and Martha Reeves to name but a few. In 2013 and 2014 he was invited to 'fill Billy Joel's shoes', starring in five very special reunion concerts in the USA with Joel's original 1971-72 touring band. Following on from the huge success of these American shows, Elio embarked upon the debut tour of The Billy Joel Songbook and has continued to sell out theatres ever since.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Christie Brinkley speaks out on Billy Joel diagnosis in loving message
Christie Brinkley speaks out on Billy Joel diagnosis in loving message Show Caption Hide Caption Billy Joel cancels upcoming concerts amid brain disorder diagnosis Billy Joel is canceling all his upcoming concerts as the singer has been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus. Christie Brinkley is here to support Billy Joel. A day after the music icon revealed he'd been diagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus, Brinkley paid heartfelt tribute to her ex-husband on Instagram. 'Dear Billy, The whole Brinkley gang is sending you lots of love and good wishes for a full and speedy recovery,' she wrote on May 24. 'You turn an arena of strangers into a living room full of friends as we all sway in unison. 'I'm sure I'm speaking for everyone in that room when I say please take good care of yourself, we all want you back in that white hot spotlight, you're OUR piano man. And we're always in the mood for your melodies And we all hope you're feeling alright!' Billy Joel has NPH: What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, and what are symptoms? She signed the message: 'We Love You, the kids, me and an arena or two!' The famously friendly exes were married from 1985 to 1994. Brinkley, 71, and Joel, 76, share their firstborn, daughter Alexa Ray Joel, 39. The message appeared with a compilation of clips that showed Brinkley and her 26-year-old daughter Sailor Brinkley-Cook (from the model's subsequent marriage to Peter Cook) singing and dancing at Joel's shows. In one bit of footage, seemingly shot backstage, Sailor sings Joel's 'You May Be Right' to the musician, who jokes that she gets the accent right. Alexa Ray also cheered her dad on in her own Instagram post on May 24. 'We love you and we got you, Pop!' she wrote alongside artwork of her hand-in-hand with Joel onstage, thanking fans for 'all for the beautiful outpouring of love and support amid the recent news.' 'My Dad is the strongest and most resilient man I've ever known,' she said 'And he's entirely committed to making a full recovery with ongoing physical-therapy treatments as he continues to regain his strength. The genuine care, empathy, and concern from everyone means so much to him … it means a lot to me, too.' 'The music continues,' she concluded. Joel stunned fans when he announced his diagnosis on May 23 and canceled all of his upcoming concerts, a stadium tour that included stops in the Bronx, Pittsburgh, Detroit, New Orleans and more. The "Uptown Girl" and "The Longest Time" singer, songwriter and piano player shared he had been diagnosed with NPH, a brain disorder that can affect vision, balance and hearing. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel wrote on Instagram. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances," a statement posted to Joel's Instagram said, and he "has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." "Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health." NPH is a disorder in which excess fluid accumulates in the brain, causing issues with thinking and reasoning as well as sometimes walking and bladder control, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Contributing: Anna Kaufman and Melissa Ruggieri
