The Stranger - Tribute to Billy Joel with Mike Santoro and Tribute to Billy Joel

Mike Santoro, born and raised in Levittown, NY, is a celebrated Billy Joel tribute artist. As the frontman of "The Stranger," he is widely known for his authentic and passionate recreation of Joel's extensive musical catalog. A powerful vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Santoro has mastered piano and guitar, earning praise from Billy Joel himself for "keeping my music alive." He delivers an electrifying concert experience, honoring the rock icon's timeless music.

The Stranger - Tribute to Billy Joel, formed in 2009 by Levittown, NY native Mike Santoro, delivers an authentic, high-energy recreation of Billy Joel's iconic rock and pop music. Renowned for their soulful vocals and spot-on instrumentation, they perform hits like "Piano Man" and "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant." The band is celebrated for capturing the essence of Billy Joel's original sound, earning praise even from Joel himself for keeping his music alive.