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The Stranger ft Mike Santoro is a musical group formed by Mike Santoro in 2009, known for their live performances at high-profile events and festivals.
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The Stranger
A Tribute To Billy Joel
Act type
Billy Joel
Home base
Charlotte, North Carolina
Style
70's, 80's, Pop
Venue-ready media kitAct type: Billy JoelHome base: Charlotte, North CarolinaStyle: 70's, 80's, Pop
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The Stranger is a Billy Joel tribute band formed in late summer 2009, with 6 Charlotte-area members and several decades of experience between them. The act also offers a Face-2-Face format featuring Ronnie Smith as Elton John.
The Stranger ft Mike Santoro is a musical group formed by Mike Santoro in 2009, known for their live performances at high-profile events and festivals.
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A Billy Joel tribute with a Face-2-Face Elton John tribute option
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Formed in 2009, The Stranger is a six-member Billy Joel tribute based in Charlotte, with decades of experience and thousands of shows. The act has performed high-profile events across the Southeast and can add Ronnie Smith for its Face-2-Face Elton John tribute.
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Formed in late summer 2009, The Stranger is a six-member Billy Joel tribute based in the Charlotte area. The band brings several decades of experience and thousands of shows to high-profile events across the Southeast. The lineup can also include Ronnie Smith, an accomplished entertainer from Myrtle Beach, for the Face-2-Face Elton John tribute. That tribute has played to thousands, including a 2010 performance at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. The act is available for events and venues of any size, nationally and internationally.
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- 01We Didn't Start The Fire
- 02Uptown Girl
- 03For The Longest Time
- 04Zanzibar
- 05Downeaster Alexa
- 06A Matter Of Trust
- 07Where's The a Orchestra
- 08Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)
- 09Shameless
- 10The Stranger
- 11The Entertainer
- 12You're My Home
- 13Sometimes A a Fantasy
- 14Prelude / Angry Young Man
- 15Movin' Out
- 16Allentown
- 17My Life
- 18She's Always A Woman
- 19New York State Of Mind
- 20Honesty
- 21Vienna
- 22Pressure
- 23Summer Highland Falls
- 24Big Shot
- 25You May Be Right
- 26It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
- 27And many more!
Reviews
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5.0 (3)
“Having booked Tribute acts for over 20 years The Stranger is truly one of the best tribute bands I have booked at Amos Southend'. Mike the lead singer sounds exactly like Billy Joel and his band is a collection of excellent musicians. They are very professional and easy to deal with, punctual and undemanding and courteous. He plays an excellent selection of Billy Joel hits that the crowd gets excited about and stage presence is outstanding. I would recommend booking the Stranger to any club owner, promoter or agent.”
John E.
“My wife and I own VENUE in downtown Johnson City, TN and we recently held a Valentine's Day event with The Stranger, a premier Billy Joel tribute band. All I can say is, "WOW!!!" They blew us away and far exceeded our expectations. A full 2 1/2 hr set of classic Joel that sounded so much like the original that our patrons were in disbelief. Every note and every beat were spot on and when you are playing music that's as recognizable as his, you just can't wing it. It's obvious that a ton of time and preparation goes into their performances and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for that WOW factor!”
Travis W.
“The Stranger has been by far the most crowd pleasing band at our Rockin' & Reelin' summer entertainment series. The mixed crowd was in the party spirit right from the start. The band is very professional and pleasant to work with in every way. We will definitely have them back again next year. This band really loves what they do, and it shows in their stage presence. Thanks again for bringing your great talent to Pineville!”
Kristy D., Director Pineville Parks & Recreation
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