The Music of Billy Joel
Tony Monaco & The Turnstiles
How does a guy like Tony Monaco become the nations top Billy Joel Tribute concert? The answer is when you’re 13 years old you take the talent that your musician father Pat Monaco nurtured and you win national awards playing the guitar! Tony’s attention then turned to playing the Hammond Organ and from there the piano. His love of the piano lead him to the world renowned jazz pianist Dave Frank. Dave was Tony’s teacher and he suggested that Tony listen to the piano work of Billy Joel! That was the beginning.
Tony created his own band and opened for Foreigner, Juice Newton, Orleans and from this experience came his Tribute to Billy Joel! Great artists tend to surround themselves with talented musicians. Tony has an amazing band in the Turnstiles. These pro’s have studied the sounds of Billy Joel’s band and as such, the sound you hear is the sound that made Billy Joel one of the biggest selling music stars ever. Music Scene says, “You will be amazed with the the sound of Tony Monaco and his tribute to Billy Joel!” Get your tickets early, this concert has SOLD OUT 4 years in a row at the Lyric!
Starbrite Musical Productions invites you to the hi-lite of the 2018 concert season, The Music of Billy Joel starring Tony Monaco and Turnstiles.
