The Night Billy Joel Showed Up
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🎧 Episode 1 – The Night Billy Joel Showed Up: A Conversation with Tony Monaco of Turnstiles
In this debut episode of Borrowed Notes, Authentic Lives, host Karyn Rosenberg sits down with Tony Monaco — pianist, singer, and frontman of Turnstiles, a South Florida-based Billy Joel tribute band.
Tony shares how his musical path began with a childhood love for guitar, evolved through jazz and original touring bands, and ultimately led to his deep connection with Billy Joel’s music.
And then… something extraordinary happened. At a recent Turnstiles performance in Wellington, Billy Joel himself showed up.
Tony reflects on that once-in-a-lifetime moment, how it felt to play for the Piano Man, and how his own identity as a tribute musician has been shaped by years of passion, purpose, and authenticity on and off the stage.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to bring someone else’s music to life — and still stay true to yourself — this conversation is for you.
To connect with Tony Monaco and Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel