Face 2 Face – A Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joel
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Face 2Face is an amazing tribute to superstar Elton John and Billy Joel. Elton and Billy dominated the charts through the 70s, 80s and 90s selling millions of records with mega hits such as Saturday Night, Crocodile Rock, Yellow Brick Road, Candle in the Wind, Piano Man, Big Shot, Just the Way You Are.
Elton and Billy on stage together is a “must see” show. Face 2 Face is a high energy, interactive show with funny performance bits, sing-a-long parts and spontaneous humor.
The two artists promise a high energy, interactive Rock ‘N’ Roll show that has each performing a solo set before a finale where the two piano men play together on separate pianos while sharing lyrics on each other’ssongs.
Elton Lammie, from Niagara Falls,has been astonishing audiences all over North America with his tribute to Billy Joel for years. His "dead ringer" appearance and voice leaves nothing to the imagination. Leo's high energy, interactive performance heightens the anxiety of all listeners. If he is running through the audience trying to "high five" everyone to the tempo of his rockin' band, or if he is crooning the softer side of his performance on stage alone, he always leaves them wanting more.His repertoire includes Billy Joel hits, You May Be Right,Only the Good Die Young,Just The Way You Are and the ever popular Piano Man, as well as less known numbers, including Big Shot and Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, that are beloved by Billy Joel fans. Elton Lammie has been performing in front of audiences for over 25 years as himself and several high class performers. He even sings opera.
In full costume, Les Smith's tribute to Elton John, one of the most dominant forces in rock and popular music, is spot-on! In flamboyant fashion Smith takes his crowd on a journey from the 70's to today that incorporates pop, rock & roll, gospel and orchestral arrangements of songs that will make you dance and shout. Les Smith looks and sounds like Elton John throughout a mesmerizing performance.His solo part of the Face2Face show will cover the Elton John catalogue of music through the decades with songs like Crocodile Rock and Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.
To tribute a band and reproduce the quality of sound and performance that has taken decades to perfect requires bundles of enormously unique talent. Both of these guys do just that!
Face 2 Face – A Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joelhas been traveling all over North America and Canada doing shows for the past 10 years performing at festivals, fairs, corporate functions, performing arts centers and other venues. An engaging show that features the amazing music of Billy Joel and Elton John, performed with enthusiasm and integrity. Don’t miss the chance to see this sensational show!
Billy Joel Tribute Song List of possible songs covered in the show:
Big Shot
Only The Good Die Young
Movin’ Out
New York State Of Mind
Just The Way You Are
You May Be Right
It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me
A Matter Of Trust
Say Goodbye To Hollywood
Allentown
This Is The Time
My Life
I Go To Extremes
The Stranger
She’s Always A Women
Pressure
Piano Man
Tell Her About It
Uptown Girl
The Longest Time
You're Only Human
The River Of Dreams
Keeping The Faith
An Innocent Man
All About Soul
Elton John TributeSong List of possible songs covered in the show:
Saturday Night's Alright ForFighting
Sorry Seems to Be TheHardest Word
Don't Let The Sun Go DownOn Me
Someone Saved My LifeTonight
Your Song
Want Love
Honky Cat
Blue Eyes
Sad Song
Tiny Dancer
The Bitch Is Back
Rocket Man
Crocodile Rock
Candle In The Wind
Philadelphia Freedom
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Daniel
Levon
Bennie And The Jets
I Guess That's Why They CallIt The Blues
Can You Feel The LoveTonight
Testimonials
"The tribute was awesome"
- Special Events Co-ordinator, Bay City, MI
"Amazing performance"
- Stage West Dinner Theatre, Mississauga, ON
"You sounded just like him. I sang along to all of the songs!"
- Brior's Club & Resort, Lake Simcoe, ON
"Absolutely loved it!"
- Mark Smith, Point Edward Charity Casino, Sarnia, ON
"I couldn't get over how much he sounded like Elton. Great costumes! Great show!".
- Colin Caddies, Tattoo Music, Toronto, ON
"It didn't take long for people to get out of their chairs and onto the dance floor!"
- Niagara Food Festival, Welland, ON
“When I heard the music I had to keep reminding myself that it’s not the real Billy Joel, and then while looking at him during our interview I had to do the same thing…the resemblance is remarkable.”
- Jenny (Bay City Radio), Bay City, Michigan
“If you appreciate the music of Billy Joel, then you owe it to yourself to check this band out…it just doesn’t get any closer than this…”
- Steve (Concert Production Manager), Huntington Beach, California