

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Billy Joel: In a Jazz State of Mind
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: BILLY JOEL: In a Jazz State of Mind
Saturday 28 February doors open at 7pm | Starts 7.30pm
Joel’s iconic songs come to life with unique jazz flair, great anecdotes, musicianship and huge energy.

The Billy Joel: In a Jazz State of Mind Show is a tribute show with a Jazz twist.

The Craig Smith Quintet is ready to thrill audiences with dynamic and authentic interpretations of the compositions of one of rock's most iconic performers and songwriters. The show has been performed to sold-out audiences for over 8 years.

Take a journey through the life and marriage upheavals of the Piano Man through quirky anecdotes and the personal lyrics of a true balladeer. Relive favourite tunes like: Piano Man, Only the Good Die Young, Big Shot, My Life, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant and many more.

Craig Smith is a Melbourne-based musician and teacher who plays and sings jazz and classic rock. He has worked with James Morrison, Mariah Carey, Denise Drysdale, Patti Newton, The Shania Twain show, Dave Cotter (Dean's Martini), JW Swing Orchestra, Maroondah Symphony Orchestra and the ST Big Band. Craig spends most weekends entertaining Melbourne at a number of events and has regular bookings from loyal customers across a wide range of venues.

THE CREW
Craig Smith - piano,  vocals
Jack Pantazis - electric guitar
Ash Smith - electric bass,  vocals
Phil Reichman - saxophones, melodica,  vocals
Arron Light - drums
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/castlemaine/billy-joel-in-a-jazz-state-of-mind/200029513553045
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/jazz-state-of-mind/tickets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=castlemaine-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Castlemaine
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia
- **lat**: -37.05526
- **long**: 144.21834
- **full address**: 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia, 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia, Castlemaine

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Northern Arts Hotel (https://allevents.in/org/northern-arts-hotel/23267022)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia, 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia, Castlemaine
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Northern Arts Hotel
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, performances
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Billy Joel: In a Jazz State of Mind ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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