Tony Monaco led the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles in a free concert at the Wellington Amphitheater, drawing a crowd of around 1,000 fans. The event appealed to a mature audience fond of Joel's music, with attendees praising Monaco's energy and humor. Fans expressed their enjoyment and nostalgia while listening to classic songs. Monaco acknowledges the band's talent and is friends with other tribute bands, but was surprised to receive a call inviting Turnstiles to perform at Madison Square Garden as the opener for Vampire Weekend, marking a significant opportunity for the band.
Monaco will humbly admit that his band is skilled, seasoned and well-studied on the music of Billy Joel and capturing the unique phrasing and pace of his live shows.
I've seen Billy play five times, and I've seen Turnstiles way more than that... [Monaco] has a lot of energy and he's funny onstage, like Billy, and plays music we like.
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