Billy Joel Music Comes to Life with Allentown – Michigan’s 1st & Finest!
Allentown delivers one of the most authentic Billy Joel concert experiences thrilling audiences across the Great Lakes Region since the end of the global pandemic. This six-piece powerhouse is detail-oriented and masterfully recreates Billy Joel’s iconic sound with note for note accuracy. We eagerly await every opportunity that we get to perform Billy’s timeless hits at a very high level knowing its what entertainment buyers expect, and most importantly what Billy Joel fans deserve.
Why Entertainment Buyers Choose Allentown:
- Authentic Concert Experience: Our meticulously crafted performances capture both Billy Joel’s studio perfection with electrifying live performance mastery, complete with creative song endings and transitions. At times we also share little-known facts about most song anniversaries, Billy’s career path, awkward moments, awards, and current news regarding our music hero. We deliver a full-scale stage production sophisticated audiences expect.
- World-Class Musicianship: Led by acclaimed pianist Mark Calcott, whose prestigious performance credits include Carnegie Hall and Toronto’s Massey Hall. Mark’s prowess of Billy’s repertoire seems to elevate at every performance, inspiring the 5 others to match his intensity & showmanship.
- Comprehensive Song Selection: From Allentown to New York State of Mind, Moving Out to Zanzibar our extensive setlist features chart-topping hits and several fan-favorite deep tracks. Concerts can be adaptable to any event’s specific needs. With over 2.5 hours of music to select from, Allentown can craft the perfect musical journey for nearly any audience or setting from background dinner music at The Grand Hotel in 2025, to recreating one of Billy’s MSG shows.
- Professional Production Value: With over 100 years of combined stage experience, our 6 guys can simply show up to deliver consistently outstanding performances. Or, we can provide professional-grade sound and lighting production, where budgets and long-lead planning allows.
Our Piano Man: 2025 will be Mark Calcott’s 4th consecutive year with Allentown since the end of the global pandemic. You can read more about him and how we found eachother on the Our Story page. He’s an active full-time gigging musician and acclaimed pianist from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Mark operates Empire Recording Studio and performs with two other exceptional touring tribute projects from time to time.
Our Mission = Our Difference: While other tribute acts focus primarily on impersonation and or big expensive productions, Allentown concentrates only on uncompromising musical excellence. Obviously, we are not an impersonation act, but Marks good looks comes at no extra charge. Authentic sound, period instruments, and high-energy performance all to create an unforgettable concert experience honoring Billy Joel’s time-tested musical legacy.
If you want to bring the music of Billy Joel to life at your music venue, festival, or special event, please review the rest of our website and don’t hesitate to call for a customized quote for unforgettable concert experience or your money back.
Some Performance Highlights:
- “Swingin’ At The Shell” Albion, MI Aug. 3, 2025
- Billy Joel & Bob Seger Birthday Bash May 9, 2025 at Michigan Theatre of Jackson.
- Featured Headliner: Belleville Lake Festival
- One Night Stand: Michigan Theatre – Jackson: “Piano Man Release 51st Anniversary”
- 50th Piano Man Anniversary Concert/Party.
- Featured Headliner: 75th DeWitt Ox Roast
- Motor City Casino: UAW Party – Soundboard
- Howell Courthouse Concert Series 2023 (Returning August 2025)
- Muskegon Parties in The Park
- Many Corporate Events & Theater Shows