BROOKVILLE, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert gala in honor of Billy Joel at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post, at 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville.
The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. June 7. Tickets go on sale Wednesday.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s acclaimed 20-year history with an extraordinary benefit concert honoring Billy Joel,” said Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF chairman, in a news release. “This spectacular evening will showcase Long Island’s creative talent and impact on the world, with historic performances by many of our 120+ inductees, exciting induction ceremonies, and highlights of our organization’s educational mission to preserve Long Island’s unparalleled music and entertainment heritage for future generations. It is the perfect complement to the much acclaimed ‘Billy Joel – My Life’ exhibit, currently on display at the Hall of Fame in Stony Brook.”
This epic concert will feature an impressive lineup of musicians who are scheduled to perform,
including Alexa Ray Joel, Debbie Gibson, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, DJ Johnny Juice (from Public
Enemy), Felix Cavaliere (from The Rascals), Jimmy Webb, Mike DelGuidice, Philip Edward Fisher,
Albert Bouchard and Joe Bouchard (former members of Blue Öyster Cult) joined by current
band members Jules Radino and Danny Miranda, and the full band Zebra (including Randy
Jackson, Guy Gelso and Felix Hanemann).
“It’s an absolute privilege and certainly fitting that LIMEHOF’s 20th Anniversary Concert
Honoring Billy Joel take place here at Tilles Center,” said Tom Dunn, executive and artistic
director of the Tilles Center. “Billy is a longtime friend and supporter of Tilles’ impactful mission, and we are thrilled to celebrate his unparalleled and legendary career with this star-studded group of music luminaries.”
Music agent Dennis Arfa, chairman of Independent Artist Group, will be inducted in the “Music Industry” category of the hall of fame. Additionally, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts will be
inducted in the “Venue” category.
“Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post is honored to be inducted into the Long Island
Music Entertainment Hall of Fame,” Dunn said. “For over 40 years – from Bruce Springsteen’s
iconic recording of ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’ to Tony Bennett, from Jerry Seinfeld to
James Taylor, Tilles Center has been home to a who’s who of performing artists creating and
delivering unforgettable and lasting memories. In the last year alone, we’ve been honored to
bring Samara Joy, Brandi Carlile, Trevor Noah, John Legend, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dancing
with the Stars Live to our great and diverse Long Island community.”
Catholic Health is the presenting sponsor for this event.