The Billy Joel Songbook

The Billy Joel Songbook is the story of a meeting between a passionate musician, Elio Pace, and his idol. It is a 20 year old idea that resurfaces after a career as a pianist, writer and composer. It's a limitless knowledge of the discography of one of the greatest pop-rock artists on the planet.

Because Billy Joel's music has been under Elio Pace's skin since he was a teenager. The piano prodigy discovered the artist who played with Elton John, made Madison Square Garden his home and toured all the major stadiums in the United States and Europe at the age of 16. And then nothing will ever be the same again. "When Billy came along, it was like a light went on for me; the way he influenced my singing, my writing, my performing, my piano playing - it was instantaneous," he explains. It was an electric passion, something like artistic love at first sight. The young Elio Pace knows that he has a mission on earth, to make the person who made his heart beat faster known to as many people as possible.

However, he will follow his own path, making his mark as a musician and singer before returning to his idea. And as he matured, there was no question of imitating him. "I'm not a Billy Joel tribute artist - I'm not on stage with a goatee or dark glasses," he says. "I'm on stage as me, paying tribute to the music and celebrating the musician". From Uptown Girl to Piano Man, there is no copying but a Joel-esque accuracy in this pop that touches rock, in these anthems taken up with respect and talent. Because Elio Pace knows the singer's intonations by heart from training. However, his show is more lively and dynamic than the master's. Because if the latter can rely on a titanic career, Pace still has the energy to transcend the crowds with a clearly stated mission: to show how exceptional Billy Joel's music is.