The Stranger
A Billy Joel tribute act based in Charlotte, NC, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews.
- City
- Charlotte, NC
- Reviews
- 5.0 (3 reviews)
Tribute band guide
Best Billy Joel Tribute Bands for Hire
Looking for a Billy Joel tribute band? Start with the music: a strong Billy Joel tribute sounds like the records, looks the part, and plays the songs your crowd came for. Then check the practical fit (band size, set length, and how far the act travels) and watch real video before you book.
5 acts on the MZ Tribute Bands roster perform Billy Joel tributes. Each card shows what the act has published, and every act on this page books through MZ Tribute Bands, so one request gets you availability and a quote.
- 5 acts
- 5 cities
- 5 reviews
The Billy Joel tribute acts
Billy Nation
A Billy Joel tribute act based in San Diego, CA, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews.
- City
- San Diego, CA
- Reviews
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
52nd St.
A Billy Joel tribute act based in Akron, OH.
- City
- Akron, OH
All Key'd Up
A Billy Joel tribute act based in Los Angeles, CA.
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
Pat Farrell & Cold Spring Harbor Band
A Billy Joel tribute act based in Long Island, NY.
- City
- Long Island, NY
How this list is ordered: review score first, then the number of reviews, then how complete each act's photos and video are, then the booking team's featured picks. Ties are listed alphabetically.
Compare at a glance
| Act | City | Band size | Set length | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stranger | Charlotte, NC | Not listed | Not listed | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Billy Nation | San Diego, CA | Not listed | Not listed | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| 52nd St. | Akron, OH | Not listed | Not listed | No reviews yet |
| All Key'd Up | Los Angeles, CA | Not listed | Not listed | No reviews yet |
| Pat Farrell & Cold Spring Harbor Band | Long Island, NY | Not listed | Not listed | No reviews yet |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a Billy Joel tribute band?
Tribute bands run from $1,500 at the floor (casual cover-band tier) to $50,000+ at the ceiling (Vegas-residency-scale production for marquee events). Music Zirconia works in three tiers: Regional Standard ($5K to $10K), Headliner ($10K to $25K), and Premium Production ($25K to $50K+). The full breakdown, including the twelve factors that move a quote up or down, is on our Pricing page.
How far ahead should I book a Billy Joel tribute band?
It depends on the tier. Headliner and Premium tier acts (Friday and Saturday primetime at PACs, casino showrooms, festival main stages, NYE) typically book 12 to 24 months out. Regional and Standard tier acts (weeknights, lounge support, mid-sized venues) are comfortable at 3 to 12 months. Corporate events run 3 to 9 months for most, longer for marquee brand activations. Weddings are 6 to 18 months. Premium tribute headliners often book 12 to 18 months in advance.
Will a Billy Joel tribute band travel to my event?
Each act sets its own travel range, and the booking team confirms it for your date and city. Travel is typically itemized in the proposal: flights, ground transportation, lodging, per-diem. Some acts include reasonable regional travel in the all-in fee. Longer travel is usually a separate line item. Your proposal makes this explicit.
How long is a Billy Joel tribute show?
Standard sets run 60, 75, or 90 minutes. Some headliner-tier acts can carry a full 2-hour show. Multi-set bookings (typical for weddings, corporate events, country clubs) usually total 90 to 120 minutes across two or three sets with intermissions.
Book a Billy Joel tribute band
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