Billy Joel performing only Midwest concert at Miller Park on April 26

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – The Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday that Billy Joel will make his only Midwest performance of 2019 at Miller Park on Friday, April 26. For Billy Joel, who will celebrate his 70th birthday on May 9, 2019, this event marks his first appearance at the ballpark in his storied career.

“We’re excited to have Billy Joel at Miller Park this April,” said Brewers Chief Operating Officer Rick Schlesinger. “We’ve been fortunate to host a number of award-winning artists over the years, but to have the opportunity to bring a Hall of Fame musician like Billy to Miller Park, and the city of Milwaukee is truly special.”

Tickets for the April show will be available for purchase by the general public beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 18 via ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit Brewers.com/BillyJoel.

Billy Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world and continues this achievement with an impressive run of sold-out consecutive stadium shows and concert arenas. Billy Joel ranks as one of most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time and the third best-selling solo artist. In 2016, the Library of Congress selected "Piano Man" for preservation in the National Recording Registry for its "cultural, historic, and artistic significance.”