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.

Billy Nation delivers a Billy Joel tribute built around the classics of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, led by pianist and vocalist Adam Shapiro. With grand piano, saxophone, harmonies, and audience engagement, the show focuses on the music, look, and feel associated with Billy Joel onstage.

52nd St. is a Billy Joel tribute led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Walt Wise, performing well-known hits including Big Shot, You May Be Right, Just the Way You Are, and Piano Man.