# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Stranger: Billy Joel Tribute
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: THE STRANGER is the complete premiere tribute to the music of one of the worlds most beloved performers, Billy Joel. Composed of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the business, this 6 piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot on vocals that makes listening to a Billy Joel song so special. Out front on piano & lead vocals is founder & frontman Mike Santoro. Born and raised in Levittown NY like Joel himself, Mike also looks like Billy, moves like Billy, plays piano like Billy, and most of all sounds so much like Billy Joel that you will be astonished that what you’re seeing and hearing is actually a tribute artist. We give you the Billy Joel show with the sound of his original band in his prime… energetic, interactive and often unpredictable. Its live entertainment at its best. From his radio hits to classic b-sides, sprinkled with great songs from similar artists such as Elton John, Paul Macartney and others, it’s everything you’ll ever want in an evening of great music. Available for corporate events,festivals, casinos, private affairs, and select venues.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cornelius/the-stranger-billy-joel-tribute/200029460060550
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, performances, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://cainarts.org/event/the-stranger-billy-joel-tribute-2/cain-center-for-the-arts/north-carolina/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cornelius-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cornelius
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC, United States, North Carolina 28031
- **lat**: 35.48147
- **long**: -80.86015
- **full address**: 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC, United States, North Carolina 28031

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Cain Center for the Arts (https://allevents.in/org/cain-center-for-the-arts/14771287)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC, United States, North Carolina 28031
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cain Center for the Arts
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, art, performances, festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Stranger: Billy Joel Tribute ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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