High-energy tribute concert by the 9-piece band The Piano Men, playing note-for-note renditions of hits by Elton John and Billy Joel.
The Piano Men are playing City Winery on Saturday, October 17, with a set that pulls from the catalogs of Elton John and Billy Joel. It's a tribute to two of the biggest piano-led songwriters in pop history, played by a nine-piece band of Nashville session and touring musicians.
The show is modeled after the Face to Face tours Elton John and Billy Joel did together, so the setlist blends both their repertoires. You'll hear Elton's "Rocket Man" and "Bennie and the Jets" alongside Billy's "Piano Man," "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," and "You May Be Right," with the band playing note-for-note renditions of the hits. With nine musicians on stage, they've got the numbers to fill out the arrangements properly rather than stripping them down.
The Piano Men formed in 2015, bringing together a group of Nashville session and touring players to focus on these two songwriters. That session background shows in the way they approach the material—they're playing the songs as they were recorded, not reimagining them. The setlist covers both catalogs, so you'll get a mix of the two throughout the night.
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City Winery pairs the concert with its usual wine and dining experience, serving food and drink directly to the table. The room is all ages, though the bar is 21+. The show is on the Main Stage at 609 Lafayette Street in Nashville, starting at 12 PM, with doors opening at 11 AM. Tickets start at $30.
