Originally Posted By wonderingalice ...Yay!! November 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We love Billy Joel... Always have. And it'll be the first concert we've gone to in ages. With Mr. Alice (my very own "Piano Man") always having to work the next day, we just don't go to many. But yesterday, he put in for a vacation day on the Sunday following, so we're going to have a great night out!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Very cool! I've seen Joel twice, he'll put on a great show! Have a great time.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<But yesterday, he put in for a vacation day on the Sunday following, so we're going to have a great night out! >> If you've got a player's card someplace, you might be able to get a cheap room for the night... Have a great evening! (I'm sure Billy will be wonderful! Please come back and do a report on the show!)
Originally Posted By Lisann22 My upcoming concert I'm anxious to attend is the 3 star billing of BB King, Al Green and Etta James in our area in September. BB's 80 so it might be one of his last go rounds.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I've seen Joel 3 times plus the show w/Elton John. Tuesday night we are going to see Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. I can't wait for that one!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Hey I-57... We might just do that - even though we live here in LV, it's always fun being able to party at a concert and not drive afterward... I saw Billy Joel w/Elton John a few years ago and Billy stole the show. Seemed that Elton was kinda just going through the motions - he sounded wonderful, but didn't 'add' anything... if that makes sense. Billy Joel was all over the place - playing to the crowd - a true entertainer. I can't wait to see him again! That show sounds awesome, Lisa... Blues legends! Have a blast on Tuesday night, WS!!
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Wow. Faith and Tim were INCREDIBLE last night. It was two concerts for the price of one.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I saw Billy Joel in concert many many years ago. He played for four hours! It was a great concert.
Originally Posted By JeffG Billy Joel is getting up there in years, so don't expect a 4-hour concert this time. His show is still exceptionally good, though, and very full of energy. I saw his concert in Vegas last year (which would be part of this same tour) and it was around 2 hours in length, with a very well-selected song list. I doubt that many (if any) fans would have too many complaints about omissions. The concert last year was the 4th time I've seen him live (including one of the shows with Elton John) and I really do think he is an exceptional performer. -Jeff
Originally Posted By wonderingalice WS... Glad to hear you guys had a great time! (And VERY glad to know you avoided that idiot cell-phone talker in the SUV! Wow, sherrytodd... FOUR hours! Awesome! And like JeffG said, I wouldn't expect it now, but... Paul McCartney played for THREE hours a couple of years ago (and he's older than Billy Joel. ;-) Two, three, or four hours... It'll all be good!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Awesome! I got to see Billy last year for the first time, and it was wonderful. He was very energetic, the songs he played were really varied in style, and he took time out to talk to the audience and make plenty of jokes, which I always like. You'll have a great time!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^I love that interaction, too, Liberty Belle! Makes it so much more personal.
Originally Posted By DlandJB I saw him with Elton John too in Vegas in 2001. We laughed at the posters because the two guys looked so old to us, but they wore us out - the concert was amazing and Billy Joel was especially great (He could still hit some of the high notes that EJ couldn't). Stevie Nicks said a few years ago that as far as being old goes, she can still rock the night away, she just needs to take a nap first. That's kinda how it is with Billy Joel I imagine! You will enjoy it absolutely.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^I'll bet we were BOTH at that show! (I was WAY up in the boonies, but it was still wonderful! The energy these long-time musical legends possess is astounding... A true testament to doing what you love for 'work.'
Originally Posted By NYthrillseeker My wife and I went to Billy's first concert of his record setting Madison Square Garden run last year. We got seats on the very top behind the stage, and although high, our view was great, and Billy turned our way numerous times. The concert was awesome and we had a terrific time. Got the t-shirt and the whole nine yards. Then a few weeks later we heard that Billy was adding one more additional date to the concert series, and my wife and I jumped at the chance to see him once more. This time we got floor seats! Again, the concert was tremendous and we had a special treat of getting to see a tribute banner unveiled for Billy's record breaking 12 sold out shows. Balloons fell from the ceiling and were popped continously throughout the performance, it was really funny, and Billy got a kick out of it too. We got to go to the book-end shows of the series, and it was funny how the last show isn't even listed on the t-shirt we bought from the first one. Anyway, you'll have a great time, he puts on a great show!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^Oh, how cool!! I can't imagine a better place to see Billy Joel than in his old stompin' grounds!
Originally Posted By fundog58 I've been on a bit of a Billy Joel kick myself for the last couple of weeks. I recently heard his My Lives boxed set for the first time and really enjoyed it. The unfaded version of "Zanzibar" is a must for those who are also jazz fans. Never seen him live but I do enjoy his recordings.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^I'll have to look for "Zanzibar"... Don't think I've ever heard it. Thanks for the tip, fundog!
