Touted as New York’s favorite band, The Lords of 52nd Street has sold more than 150 million records. Recording and touring extensively with Billy Joel during the 70s and 80s with hits including “Piano Man,” “You May Be Right,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “Moving Out,” and many more, they helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound, and continue to perform the legendary hits to this day.
Don’t miss their return to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, January 17th at 8pm after sold-out shows the past two years! Opening for The Lords is Ridgefield’s School of Rock! This show is part of Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity. Visit Ancient Mariner (451 Main Street, Ridgefield) for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer with the purchase of an entree with your ticket! Media partner for this event is i95 The Home of Rock ‘n Roll.
The Lords of 52nd Street came together in 1975 as members of Billy Joel’s original band: Liberty DeVitto on drums, Richie Cannata on saxophone and Russell Javors on rhythm guitar. Joel began putting together the band after releasing two studio albums with minimal success. He wanted “the New York sound” for his next record, Turnstiles.
Joel’s first choice to build the band around was fellow Long Islander and bass player, Doug Stegmeyer. Doug then brought in Liberty Devitto and Russell Javors, both known by Joel from the Long Island Music scene. Joel wanted a saxophonist who could play keyboards. Enter Richie Cannata. Upon joining the band, Cannata immediately went into the studio recorded the iconic Empire State love song, “New York State of Mind.”
Coined “The Lords of 52nd Street by legendary record producer, Phil Ramone, the band recorded and toured with Joel for over a decade. Their induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame prompted them to reunite after a 30-year separation.
School of Rock is the nation’s leader in performance-based music education and the number one employer of musicians. Their expert music instructors are equal parts musician and educator who base their program in classic rock. Jamming in a lesson room is just the beginning as students get real-world stage experience as they will at The Ridgefield Playhouse opening for The Lords of 52nd Street!
For tickets ($40 - $90) call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.
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