THIS IS A SUNDAY MATINEE – Doors 3:30, show 4 pm. Open seating, beer and wine available. $50 Advance / $58 Day of Show

Billy Nation entertains audiences around the world with an authentic and energetic tribute to one of the best-selling artists of all-time, Billy Joel. Their show can be summed up in one word: FUN!

Based in Southern California (USA), they have been voted 2024 Best Tribute Band by San Diego Magazine. Led by pianist/vocalist Adam Shapiro, Billy Nation captures the look and sound of Billy in his prime to create a one-of-a-kind concert experience of Billy in his prime that will have everyone singing along.

A musical celebration of an artist whose catalog has over 33 top 40 hits, Billy Nation entertains audiences with a high energy authentic concert experience of Billy Joel classics from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Complete with Billy’s signature grand piano, growling saxophone, rich harmonies, and audience engagement, Billy Nation captures Billy’s stylistic range with ease from anthems like ‘Piano Man’ to rocking songs like ‘You May Be Right’ to beautiful ballads like ‘Just the Way You Are.’

Led by pianist/vocalist, Adam Shapiro, Billy Nation delivers with great performances and passionate live shows that bring back the authentic spirit of the Piano Man’s music. Billy Nation is not just a cover band; the group aims to capture not only the music but also the look and the aesthetics of what makes Billy Joel such a special artist. This tribute act will make you feel like you are experiencing one of Billy Joel’s concerts in his prime, bringing back the magic of that one-of-a-kind era of music. The show offers more than just music: Billy Nation goes to great lengths to recreate the magical atmosphere of those early Billy Joel shows, down to the aesthetics and the energy on the stage. This is perfect for those who want to re-live those magical memories, or even enjoying that experience for the first time, like traveling back in time.

The award winning historic Sutter Creek Theatre is an intimate 215 seat former silent film theatre with superb sound. Voted Best Indie Theatre multiple times (KCRA A-List).