LIMEHOF concert gala to honor Billy Joel

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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame says it will hold a concert gala in honor of Billy Joel. The June 7 performance, celebrating the organization’s 20^th anniversary, will be held at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Brookville.

“This spectacular evening will showcase Long Island’s creative talent and impact on the world, with historic performances by many of our 120+ inductees, exciting induction ceremonies, and highlights of our organization’s educational mission to preserve Long Island’s unparalleled music and entertainment heritage for future generations,” Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF chairman, said in a news release.

Canadeo said the concert “is the perfect complement” to the current “Billy Joel – My Life” exhibit, now at the Hall of Fame in Stony Brook.

The concert will feature such performers as Alexa Ray Joel, Debbie Gibson, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, DJ Johnny Juice (from Public Enemy), Felix Cavaliere (from The Rascals), Jimmy Webb, Mike DelGuidice, Philip Edward Fisher, Albert Bouchard and Joe Bouchard (former members of Blue Öyster Cult) joined by current band members Jules Radino and Danny Miranda, and the full band Zebra (including Randy Jackson, Guy Gelso and Felix Hanemann).

Tom Dunn, executive and artistic director of Tilles Center, said in the news release that holding the celebration at Tilles is “an absolute privilege and certainly fitting.” He added that “Billy is a longtime friend and supporter of Tilles’ impactful mission, and we are thrilled to celebrate his unparalleled and legendary career with this star-studded group of music luminaries.”

Music agent Dennis Arfa, chairman of Independent Artist Group, will be inducted in the “Music Industry” category. Tilles Center will be inducted in the “Venue” category.

“Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post is honored to be inducted into the Long Island Music Entertainment Hall of Fame,” Dunn said.