Billy Joel Band Plays Carnegie Hall Tribute

Billy Joel's touring band is set to perform at Carnegie Hall on March 12 for a tribute concert. The event, a hallmark of Michael Dorf's "Music Of" series, will feature a diverse lineup including Rob Thomas, Rufus Wainwright, Tanya Tucker, and Itzhak Perlman, among others. This series, which began over 20 years ago, has consistently supported music education programs, accumulating over $2 million to date.

The "Music Of" series, conceived by City Winery founder Michael Dorf, has previously honored music legends such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Prince. These tribute concerts have not only raised significant funds for music education but have also seen surprise performances from the honorees themselves, adding memorable moments like Bruce Springsteen's appearance in 2006 and R.E.M.'s final live performance in 2009.

Dorf, who has been organizing these events for two decades, expressed his commitment to continuing the series, citing an ongoing need for music education support. The upcoming Billy Joel tribute is particularly notable as it marks the first time an event went on sale without any performers announced beforehand, a testament to the strong affection for Joel's music and the trust placed in Dorf's curated events. Joel himself made a cameo appearance with a tribute band in Wellington, Florida, on January 2, 2026.