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Billy Joel

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Dee Snider Talks About His New Book, Shut Up and Give Me the Mic, and New Album

    Dee Snider fronted heavy metal act Twisted Sister in the '70s and '80s, but we'd forgive you for knowing him more for reality TV, radio, voice acting, screenwriting, and hanging out with Donald Trump. The dude likes to keep busy. Which is why it made sense to release a new book, Shut Up and Give ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Daron Sutton, What Are You Listening To?

    Daron Sutton Sutton is a broadcaster for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His 7th Annual Sutton's Strokes for Little Folks will be held on Thursday, May 10, at Arizona Grand Resort. Proceeds benefit the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. Find more info at Suttongolf.org. When you put your ke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Joey Bradfisch, What Are You Listening To?

    Joey Bradfisch (center) with musical group Karmin ​Joey BradfischBradfisch is a producer for the Johnjay and Rich radio morning show on 104.7 KISS-FM. His segment, What'cha Doin At The Courthouse?, airs on the station every Friday at 7:40 a.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the ... More >>

  • Music

    April 28, 2011

    Kenny Chesney Is All Hat and No Saddle

    Joey Bradfisch (center) with musical group Karmin ​Joey BradfischBradfisch is a producer for the Johnjay and Rich radio morning show on 104.7 KISS-FM. His segment, What'cha Doin At The Courthouse?, airs on the station every Friday at 7:40 a.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox, Other Public Officials Enjoying Concerts, Suns Games in Arena Suite; Incomplete Records Mask How Often

    Public officials living the suite life at the U.S. Airways Center.​Phoenix officials have not kept track of who's been kicking back in the city-owned suite at the U.S. Airways Center watching Phoenix Suns games or rocking out to legends like Elton John. But they're supposed to, according to their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    Mack Duncan, What Are You Listening To?

    Mack Duncan​Mack DuncanThe improviser, filmmaker, puppeteer, teacher, co-founder of The Torch Theatre and creator of the web series Vincent and Me helped organize the Phoenix Improv Festival this weekend at the Herberger Theater. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2011

    LCD Soundsystem Goes Out With a Bang at Final Show at MSG

    PitchforkAfter a ton of shenanigans regarding StubHub scalpers and seemingly unexplainable technical TicketMaster difficulties, LCD Soundsystem finally performed their grand farewell show at Madison Square Garden, according to Spinner.Pitchfork made dreams come true by bringing the unforgettable con ... More >>

  • Music

    March 24, 2011

    Lady Gaga @ US Airways Center

    PitchforkAfter a ton of shenanigans regarding StubHub scalpers and seemingly unexplainable technical TicketMaster difficulties, LCD Soundsystem finally performed their grand farewell show at Madison Square Garden, according to Spinner.Pitchfork made dreams come true by bringing the unforgettable con ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    Phoenix Symphony Tapped to Back Cover Singer

    San Francisco's symphony famously backed Metallica for a two-disc epic called S&M, redefining how many people look at metal in the process. The Phoenix Symphony will back Canadian Christian singer Jim Witter, who has made his living doing knockoffs of popular tours like the Elton John/Billy J ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2011

    Elton John Wants Billy Joel To Clean Himself Up

    ​Although they've been good friends for many years, Elton John has finally revealed that he's sick of Billy Joel's light stints in rehab, according to People.John told Rolling Stone in this week's cover story that he has recently been upset about Billy Joel's unstable lifestyle. He said that they' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2010

    Why Nick Mason Rejected Pink Floyd Reunion

    Nick Mason turned down the idea of a Pink Floyd reunion this summer due to personal politics, according to Spinner.It's not that Mason, Pink Floyd's drummer, didn't want to support Palestinian refugee children, but rather that he was displeased with the choice of venue that was made for the eve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Album Tacos For Everyone

    Album tacos. That is all.​What happens when delicious Mexican food meets the album cover of Billy Joel's 1980 album Glass Houses? Hilarity. Such is the case for Album Tacos, a fantastic new Tumblr that popped up on the radar this weekend. Rocket science, this ain't, but it yields some very funny a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    Top 5: Worst Gifts for Foodies

    Avoid this.​We love to cook. We love good food. So why do people claiming to understand our passion give us Chili's gift cards, elf aprons and used chocolate body paint? It's not their fault, really. They just need a little help. That's why, this holiday season, we've done the dirty work for you a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2009

    Model Community

    Car lovers check out the hot new rides

  • Music

    May 28, 2009

    Mayhem’s History Is Painted Black

    Car lovers check out the hot new rides

  • Calendar

    May 28, 2009

    Mayhem’s History Is Painted Black

    Car lovers check out the hot new rides

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    American Idol Top 9: 3 Pianos, 1 Guitar, And a Heaping Plate of Cheesiness

    No Kris, aint no sunshine when YOU'RE gone. What's up, fellow AI watchers? After a brief hiatus, I am back, here to write on a Michael Sarver, Jasmine Murray, Jorge Nunez and Alexis Grace-less Idol. We shed a single tear for them all, and sing an off-key version of "I Will Survive" in honor of all t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Billy Joel and Elton John Show Lacks Special Moments

    Luke Holwerda In 1994, when Billy Joel and Elton John first took the stage together in Philadelphia, it was quite a novelty. Two piano-playing singer-songwriters -- who've each sold more than 100 million records on their own -- together in concert! Wowza!Five tours and 15 years later, the newness is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2009

    Concert Calendar for This Weekend: Billy Joel, Elton John, JFA, Mega 104.3's Spring Jam, and More

    The Lives of Famous Men are scheduled to perform tonight at Chyro Arts Venue in Scottsdale. As music editor Martin Cizmar mentioned in his post earlier today, the slate of concerts scheduled to go down from tonight until Sunday kinda pales in comparison to the overwhelming assortment of superstars ... More >>

  • Music

    March 26, 2009

    Billy Joel and Elton John Stop Being Polite and Start Being Real

    The Lives of Famous Men are scheduled to perform tonight at Chyro Arts Venue in Scottsdale. As music editor Martin Cizmar mentioned in his post earlier today, the slate of concerts scheduled to go down from tonight until Sunday kinda pales in comparison to the overwhelming assortment of superstars ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Why You Have To Pay So Much for Good Seats

    On March 11, the Wall Street Journal ran an article titled "Concert Tickets Get Set Aside, Marked Up by Artists, Managers" written by Ethan Smith. In it, Smith explains the practice of large promoters, Ticketmaster, and artists teaming up to take the best seats at concerts and then not selling them ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    Billy Joel and Elton John Coming to U.S. Airways Together

    On Tuesday we told you about the big announcement we'd been summoned down to U.S. Airways Center for: free lunch, entertainment by The Big Bang as well as the Phoenix Suns dance team and their Gorilla mascot. Hell, they even brought us two little chocolate pianos and a flier to promote the press c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    Elton John/Billy Joel Press Conference Part II

    So, announced earlier through a brief post that went up while we were still at the U.S. Airways Center, Billy Joel and Elton John are coming to town on March 26. It's the latest iteration of a tour Billboard labeled the most successful pairing of all time, and should be a fun night of music. Really ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    Dec. 4 In Blogs: Speed Cameras, Elton John, Billy Joel, Wineburgers, Roy Warden and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Sources: Scottsdale Republic Going From Five to Four Days a Week; Edito ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2008

    What's The Big Announcement?

    So we Phoenix media types have been summoned to the U.S. Airways Center Thursday for "a major 2009 concert announcement" at 11:30 a.m. And oh what a press conference it will be, with free lunch and entertainment by The Big Bang as well as the Phoenix Suns dance team and their Gorilla mascot.This mor ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    January 10, 2008

    Wii’s Indianapolis 500 Legends brings Brickyard history to life

    So we Phoenix media types have been summoned to the U.S. Airways Center Thursday for "a major 2009 concert announcement" at 11:30 a.m. And oh what a press conference it will be, with free lunch and entertainment by The Big Bang as well as the Phoenix Suns dance team and their Gorilla mascot.This mor ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 18, 2007

    Nylon Curtain Call

    Billy Joel musical takes another bow

  • Music

    July 19, 2007

    Escape, Natch

    Billy Joel musical takes another bow

  • Culture

    October 19, 2006

    Theater Scene

    What's running now

  • Music

    July 27, 2006

    Numbers on Napkins

    Quickerdrunkenlouderharder
    (Bad Stain Records)

  • Music

    March 30, 2006

    Billy Joel

    It's a matter of trust

  • Calendar

    September 1, 2005

    Raise the Nylon Curtain

    The Billy Joel musical comes to Gammage

  • Music

    November 18, 2004

    Wilco

    The Billy Joel musical comes to Gammage

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Billy Joel musical comes to Gammage

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST ROCK RADIO STATION

    KCDX-FM 103.1

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST REASON TO LINGER AFTER DESSERT

    Nicole Pesce at My Florist Cafe

  • Music

    January 22, 2004

    Various Artists

    Songs From the Street: 35 Years of Music (Sony Wonder)

  • News

    September 18, 2003

    As Heard on KCDX

    Songs From the Street: 35 Years of Music (Sony Wonder)

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003

    BEST WAY TO EAT IN THE CAR

    Cuisine Limousine

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Radio Station -- Rock

    KDKB-FM 93.3

  • Music

    November 8, 2001

    Standards and Practices

    A guided tour of the best releases across the musical spectrum

  • Culture

    October 11, 2001

    Pianist Envy

    Two piano players strive for the big time in the nearly note-perfect comedy 2 Pianos, 4 Hands

  • Music

    June 8, 2000

    Liver Let Die

    Trashman misses his brush with God's organ grinder

  • News

    April 13, 2000

    The Last Picture Show

    Braid's reel life story

  • Culture

    June 24, 1999

    Blanket Indictment

    King of Pop ill-served by bedraggled Tapestry

  • News

    April 29, 1999

    Letters

    King of Pop ill-served by bedraggled Tapestry

  • Music

    April 8, 1999

    It's Still Rotten Joel to Me

    Hall of Fame's recent induction of Billy Joel makes a bad idea seem that much worse

  • Music

    September 25, 1997

    The Trashman

    Where unit-shifting heroes of rock are exposed as the passionless poseurs they really are

  • Music

    August 1, 1996

    Contract and Expel

    Famous parting shots from artists formerly "under exclusive arrangement" with their labels

  • Music

    March 2, 1995

    SO MUCH FOR THAT REPLACEMENTS REUNION

    Famous parting shots from artists formerly "under exclusive arrangement" with their labels

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