The Piano Men

(featuring music of Billy Joel & Elton John)

Do you remember where you were when you heard the news that Elvis had died? Can you still recall the smell of the interior of your 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? Do you wish you still had your old bell-bottom blue jeans and Puma running shoes? If you love watching reruns of “Gilligan’s Island”, “Green Acres”, or WKRP In Cincinnati” then you’ll love “The Piano Men”.

“The Piano Men” is a musical celebration of a decade we allfondly remember. The Seventies! The show is set entirely to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, two of the creative icons of the period. Jim Witter is featured on the grand piano, along with his backup group of guitar, bass, flute/sax/electric keyboard and drums. Jim makes no attempt to mimic his heroes, rather uses the familiar arrangements, and his phenomenal singing ability to evoke their music. Using a rear-projected screen and a visual presentation to take the audience spiritually back to the period he recalls, Witter shows us the headlines, the automobiles, the newsworthy people, the events; even the toys and their TV commercials.

Starting with “Your Song” from 1970, “The Piano Men” takes us on a journey through every year. Which of us don’t know at least the choruses to such standards as “My Life,” “Candle in the Wind”, “Daniel” or “Just the Way You Are”. They are the soundtracks of our lives. Every song evokes memories of a simpler time when life seemed easier, with fewer responsibilities. You’ll laugh. You’ll sing along. You’ll cheer as Jim WItter accompanied by a band of spectacular musicians recreate some of the biggest hits from two of our most prolific pop writers. Each song is a smash hit. Every lyric and melody become a musical time machine.

So sit back, relax, and get ready for a trip you’ll remember and want to take time and time again. But don’t get too relaxed. You may be chosen from the audience to come up on stage to help out with “Crocodile Rock” or called upon to shout out some old TV theme songs. Think you can “stump the band?”. Hasn’t happened yet. These are just a few of the highlights of a very relaxed, intimate, informal, fun filled evening.

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