Center Stage Artists



FACE 2 FACE

A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John

Biography

The two artists promise a high energy, interactive Rock 'N' Roll show that has each performing a solo set before a finale that has the two piano men playing together on separate pianos while sharing lyrics on each other's songs.

Elton Lammie as Billy Joel

The Billy Joel tribute artist Elton Lammie is from Niagara Falls. His song list includes familiar Joel tunes Only the Good Die Young and Piano Man, songs that were top 40 hits when they were released, as well as less known numbers, including Big Shot and Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, that are beloved by Billy Joel fans. Elton Lammie has been performing in front of audiences for over 25 years as himself and several high class performers. He even sings opera.

Testimonials

“When I heard the music I had to keep reminding myself that it’s not the real Billy Joel, and then while looking at him during our interview I had to do the same thing…the

resemblance is remarkable.”

- Jenny (Bay City Radio), Bay City, Michigan

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“If you appreciate the music of Billy Joel, then you owe it to yourself to check this band

out…it just doesn’t get any closer than this…”

- Steve (Concert Production Manager), Huntington Beach, California

Billy Joel Song List (Sample)

Big Shot

Only the Good Die Young

Movin’ Out

New York State of Mind

Just the Way You Are

You May Be Right

It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me

A Matter of Trust

Say Goodbye to Hollywood

Allentown

This Is the Time

My Life

I Go to Extremes

The Stranger

She’s Always a Women

Pressure

Piano Man

Tell Her About It

Uptown Girl

The Longest Time

You're Only Human

The River of Dreams

Keeping the Faith

An Innocent Man

All About Soul

We Didn’t Start the Fire

Les Smith as Elton John

Finding songs that people of all walks of life have loved is easy for Les as Sir Elton John. In John’s 4 decade career he’s had more than 50 top 40 hits, 7 consecutive #1 U.S. albums, 59 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, four #2 hits, nine #1 hits, won 5 Grammy & 1 Academy Award.

In full costume, Les' tribute to one of the most dominant forces in rock and popular music is spot-on! In flamboyant fashion Smith takes his crowd on a journey from the 70’s to today that incorporates pop, rock & roll, gospel & orchestral arrangements of songs that will make you dance & shout. Les Smith looks and sounds like Elton John throughout a mesmerizing performance.

Les Smith is from Festival City in Stratford, Ontario. He began performing at his junior high school dance and developed a strong love for Elton John's music over the years. His solo part of Face2Face will cover the Elton John catalogue of music through the decades with songs like Crocodile Rock and Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.

A true entertainer, Les' ability to involve and react with an audience is one of his best strengths. A great show full of energy and fun. Who doesn't love the music of Elton John?

Testimonials - Les as Elton John

"The tribute was awesome"

- Special Events Co-ordinator, Bay City, MI

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"Amazing performance"

- Stage West Dinner Theatre, Mississauga, ON

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"You sounded just like him. I sang along to all of the songs!"

- Brior's Club & Resort, Lake Simcoe, ON

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"Absolutely loved it!"

- Mark Smith, Point Edward Charity Casino, Sarnia, ON

"I couldn't get over how much he sounded like Elton. Great costumes! Great show!".

- Colin Caddies, Tattoo Music, Toronto, ON

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"It didn't take long for people to get out of their chairs and onto the dance floor!"

- Niagara Food Festival, Welland, ON

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Elton John Song List (Sample)

This Train Don't Stop

Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting

Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me

Someone Saved My Life Tonight

Your Song

Want Love

Honky Cat

Blue Eyes

Sad Song

Tiny Dancer

The Bitch is Back

Rocket Man

Crocodile Rock

Candle in The Wind

Philadelphia Freedom

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Daniel

Levon

Bennie and the Jets

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

Can You Feel the Love Tonight

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