Silly Joel is a five-member Billy Joel cover band from Illinois that not only performs rockin’ music but sometimes pops out into Weird Al-style high jinks. They perform May 1 at the Hoogland to celebrate the famous singer/songwriter who was born May 9, 1949. Organizers promise costumes, merriment, silliness and special guests. The band includes: Captain Jack, vocals; Virginia, keyboard; Mr. Alan Towne, guitar; Downeaster Alexa, cello; and Mr. Cacciatore, drums.
Silly Joel Birthday Bash
Saturday, May 1,
8-10:30pm
Hoogland Center for the Arts
420 S. Sixth Street
523-2787
$8
This article appears in Apr 29 – May 5, 2010.
