Billy Joel

Newch91

Dr. Delight said:

Hey Billy, head on up to New England.....

Seriously. Hartford is dying for a show. I believe he has the record for most sold out shows at the Civic Center.

EdsonNascimento

Newch91 said:

Dr. Delight said:

Hey Billy, head on up to New England.....

Seriously. Hartford is dying for a show. I believe he has the record for most sold out shows at the Civic Center.

I do wonder if you guys are out of luck (hopefully not). If you were MSG wouldn't you set a reasonable radius around the Garden that he would not perform during the monthly shows? And if you were Billy, why would you not take that as part of the deal? If you notice all the announced shows are well outside what anyone would consider a reasonable distance to the Garden.

I could see this happening, though, but not announced until all initial 12 months' shows are sold out. Also, the Civic Center used to be under MSG's purview. Is it anymore? If it is, you probably have a better chance.

Newch91

EdsonNascimento said:

Newch91 said:

Dr. Delight said:

Hey Billy, head on up to New England.....

Seriously. Hartford is dying for a show. I believe he has the record for most sold out shows at the Civic Center.

I do wonder if you guys are out of luck (hopefully not). If you were MSG wouldn't you set a reasonable radius around the Garden that he would not perform during the monthly shows? And if you were Billy, why would you not take that as part of the deal? If you notice all the announced shows are well outside what anyone would consider a reasonable distance to the Garden.

I could see this happening, though, but not announced until all initial 12 months' shows are sold out. Also, the Civic Center used to be under MSG's purview. Is it anymore? If it is, you probably have a better chance.

I mean, it's not a bad drive to NYC; 1.5 - 2 hours from Waterbury depending on traffic. It would just be convenient to drive 30 minutes instead of 1.5 - 2 hours. I still have hope that he will. Like you said, maybe wait and see if all 12 shows at the Garden are sold out and then maybe he'll announce a show at the Civic Center.

EdsonNascimento

Newch91 said:

EdsonNascimento said:

Newch91 said:

Dr. Delight said:

Hey Billy, head on up to New England.....

Seriously. Hartford is dying for a show. I believe he has the record for most sold out shows at the Civic Center.

I do wonder if you guys are out of luck (hopefully not). If you were MSG wouldn't you set a reasonable radius around the Garden that he would not perform during the monthly shows? And if you were Billy, why would you not take that as part of the deal? If you notice all the announced shows are well outside what anyone would consider a reasonable distance to the Garden.

I could see this happening, though, but not announced until all initial 12 months' shows are sold out. Also, the Civic Center used to be under MSG's purview. Is it anymore? If it is, you probably have a better chance.

I mean, it's not a bad drive to NYC; 1.5 - 2 hours from Waterbury depending on traffic. It would just be convenient to drive 30 minutes instead of 1.5 - 2 hours. I still have hope that he will. Like you said, maybe wait and see if all 12 shows at the Garden are sold out and then maybe he'll announce a show at the Civic Center.

Yeah, but after the show, you'd have something to do rather than just drive home 30 minutes. )

Newch91

http://www.billyjoel.com/news/billy-joel-matter-trust-bridge-russia-documentary-film-premiere-showtime-january-31

'BILLY JOEL: A MATTER OF TRUST - THE BRIDGE TO RUSSIA' DOCUMENTARY FILM TO PREMIERE ON SHOWTIME JANUARY 31

Twenty-six years ago, Billy Joel took his family, his music and his concert show to the former Soviet Union. This feature-length documentary film looks back at the triumphs and difficulties encountered in creating the first fully staged rock 'n' roll show in the USSR. Directed by Emmy®-winning documentarian, Jim Brown.

Tune in Friday, January 31 at 9 p.m. ET/PT to watch Billy Joel: A Matter Of Trust - The Bridge To Russia premiere on Showtime.

The documentary will be available on Showtime Anytime beginning January 31 and Showtime On Demand beginning February 1.
The film also will re-air on the following dates ET/PT:

Fri, Jan 31, 10:30 PM - SHOWTIME
Sat, Feb 01, 5:00 PM - SHOWTIME
Sun, Feb 02, 8:00 PM - SHOWTIME SHOWCASE
Mon, Feb 03, 11:30 PM - SHOWTIME
Tue, Feb 04, 8:30 PM - SHO 2
Thu, Feb 06, 9:30 PM - SHOWTIME
Sat, Feb 08, 7:15 AM - SHOWTIME SHOWCASE
Sat, Feb 08, 7:00 PM - SHOWTIME SHOWCASE
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00 PM - SHOWTIME
Sat, Feb 15, 6:00 AM - SHO 2
Sun, Feb 16, 2:30 PM - SHOWTIME SHOWCASE
Sun, Feb 23, 11:00 AM - SHOWTIME
Mon, Feb 24, 7:30 PM - SHO 2

jamburger

Newch91 said:

http://www.billyjoel.com/news/billy-joel-matter-trust-bridge-russia-documentary-film-premiere-showtime-january-31

'BILLY JOEL: A MATTER OF TRUST - THE BRIDGE TO RUSSIA' DOCUMENTARY FILM TO PREMIERE ON SHOWTIME JANUARY 31

In honor of that, I have a decent copy of Kohuept on vinyl (minor skip on Mulberry Street) and I'll include a copy of An Innocent Man (again, minor skip on Keeping the Faith) that I'll send someone for free. Quote this post here in the thread and then send me a PM with your address.

thefixer9

jamburger said:

Newch91 said:

http://www.billyjoel.com/news/billy-joel-matter-trust-bridge-russia-documentary-film-premiere-showtime-january-31

'BILLY JOEL: A MATTER OF TRUST - THE BRIDGE TO RUSSIA' DOCUMENTARY FILM TO PREMIERE ON SHOWTIME JANUARY 31

In honor of that, I have a decent copy of Kohuept on vinyl (minor skip on Mulberry Street) and I'll include a copy of An Innocent Man (again, minor skip on Keeping the Faith) that I'll send someone for free. Quote this post here in the thread and then send me a PM with your address.

Hey, I can always use some free Joel! Thanks!

EdsonNascimento

Billy Joel at Wrigley in July.

2014 is shaping up to be the year of Billy Joel.

Save Me

Rumors of a Fenway show as well.

For anyone who hasn't seen the Matter Of Trust doc it's well worth it. I don't know if casual fans know or remember how big and important those shows were at the time. And Billy was never more into any shows than those. I believe they were the only time he ever crowd surfed. My favorite is when he threw over his keyboard in a rage when they wouldn't stop lighting the audience. He turned that quiet, repressed crowd into a jungle. It was amazing. And we got the song Leningrad out of it.

EdsonNascimento

Opening show of the franchise in 4 days!!!! Can't wait.

If anyone needs a pair for next Monday (Jan 27) hit me up. I may have a spare pair in the 100's across from stage.

Newch91

EdsonNascimento said:

Opening show of the franchise in 4 days!!!! Can't wait.

If anyone needs a pair for next Monday (Jan 27) hit me up. I may have a spare pair in the 100's across from stage.

Have fun at MSG!!

Dr. Delight

He announced CBB in Philly today. He's gotta be coming north this summer...you would think...

EdsonNascimento

Newch91 said:

EdsonNascimento said:

Opening show of the franchise in 4 days!!!! Can't wait.

If anyone needs a pair for next Monday (Jan 27) hit me up. I may have a spare pair in the 100's across from stage.

Have fun at MSG!!

Thanks!!! That won't be a problem.

EdsonNascimento

What a show last night at MSG.

Summer Higland Falls, All For Leyna (my all time favorite of his), Where's the Orchestra into Allentown, River of Dreams, Blonde Over Blue, Longest Time, Zanzibar, Mulberry Street, The Entertainer.

We were basically going - would be cool if he plays this and bang, he would play it. Orchestra into Allentown is so cool. And while Leyna has become somewhat of a regular this year, Big Man on Mulberry Street made its maiden voyage I believe.

Indifference71

Kicking myself for forgetting to get tickets to the Wrigley show. Although it sold out in 30 mins so I'm sure it was similar to getting tix to the PJ show at Wrigley.

Awesome that he is doing the residency at MSG. Sounds like it got off to a great start last night.

riotgrl

EdsonNascimento said:

What a show last night at MSG.

Summer Higland Falls, All For Leyna (my all time favorite of his), Where's the Orchestra into Allentown, River of Dreams, Blonde Over Blue, Longest Time, Zanzibar, Mulberry Street, The Entertainer.

We were basically going - would be cool if he plays this and bang, he would play it. Orchestra into Allentown is so cool. And while Leyna has become somewhat of a regular this year, Big Man on Mulberry Street made its maiden voyage I believe.

Sweet show! Hoping to hear Mulberry St and All for Leyna. Sleeping with TV would be awesome and some additions from Cold Spring Harbor would be great!

pjsteelerfan

EdsonNascimento said:

What a show last night at MSG.

Summer Higland Falls, All For Leyna (my all time favorite of his), Where's the Orchestra into Allentown, River of Dreams, Blonde Over Blue, Longest Time, Zanzibar, Mulberry Street, The Entertainer.

We were basically going - would be cool if he plays this and bang, he would play it. Orchestra into Allentown is so cool. And while Leyna has become somewhat of a regular this year, Big Man on Mulberry Street made its maiden voyage I believe.

Good to hear, I'm going Monday

Newch91

Looks like you got a fun and great show, Edson!

EdsonNascimento

Newch91 said:

Looks like you got a fun and great show, Edson!

It was. Can't wait for my next show in April.

And - spoiler alert b/c I'm not sure how often he's been doing this -----


I can't believe I forgot to mention that he played the piano Coda from Layla sequing from Scenes into Piano Man.

The entire show as just one pleasant surprise after another.

Mike D88

Just saw Billy Joel earlier this month at the sold out Tampa Bay Times Forum. It was a great show, loved the opening with Miami 2017, and there were long renditions of River of Dreams and Scenes From an Italian Restaurant. The older gentleman seated next to me seemed to be tearing up a bit at Allentown, which was a little poignant in its own way.

Billy also kept playing little snippets of the Godfather theme between songs.