The Stranger is a Billy Joel tribute band formed in late summer 2009, built around 6 Charlotte-area members with decades of experience and thousands of shows between them. The act also offers a Face-2-Face format featuring Ronnie Smith as Elton John.

Billy Nation is a Billy Joel tribute led by pianist and vocalist Adam Shapiro, built around classics from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Grand piano, saxophone, harmonies, and audience engagement keep the focus on a recognizable Billy Joel concert feel.

52nd St. delivers a Billy Joel tribute led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Walt Wise, featuring well-known songs including Big Shot, You May Be Right, Just the Way You Are, and Piano Man.