West Lothian Courier

Enjoy the superb music of Billy Joel

- Marjorie Kerr

Fans of Billy Joel are in for a treat with a special tribute show in Livingston later this month.

The Billy Joel Songbook performed will be performed by Elio Pace and his band at Howden Park Centre on Sunday, September 24.

Singer/songwriter and pianoplaye­r, Elio Pace has thrilled audiences around the world for over 25 years with his soulful voice and amazing piano playing.

He appeared live on-air to millions as the featured artist on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Weekend Wogan’ throughout 2010, which helped firmly place him in the hearts and minds of the station’s listeners.

Following on from his highlyaccl­aimed reunion concerts with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio delivers this sensationa­l tour celebratin­g the phenomenal music of Billy Joel.

Featuring the massive hits, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Just The Way You Are’ and ‘My Life’, as well as other fan favourites.

Supported by his magnificen­t six-piece band, don’t miss this electrifyi­ng concert from one of the best in the business.

The show will take place on Sunday, September 24, at 7.30pm.

Tickets priced £22.50 or £20.50 for concession­s are available from Howden Park Centre’s box office.

Next month, The Swingcats, will bring their brand of music to West Lothian.

The Swingcats new show, Sisters of Swing, is a tribute to The Andrews Sisters and the great female vocalists from the jazz and swing era, including Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Nina Simone.

The smooth, stylish Swingcats will deliver these timeless classics with their unique three-part harmony arrangemen­ts, accompanie­d by the Karen MacIver Trio.

The Swingcats have fast become one of the nation’s finest vocal groups and fronted some of the UK’s top big bands including The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The BBC Big Band and The RAF Squadronai­res.

Smooth Radio called them “World Class Vocalists” while The Jazz House, BBC Radio Scotland said: “For glitter, for glamour, for goodness sake don’t miss them, they’re fabulous.”

The show takes place on Thursday, October 12, at 7.30pm in Howden Park Centre in Livingston.

Tickets priced £16 or £14 for concession­s are available from Howden Park Centre’s box office on 01506 777666.

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Step back in time The Swingcats perform the music of the past

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