Billy Joel hasn\u2019t released an album of new music since 1993, but he continues to be a force in music, selling out arenas on his rare tours. With such a huge demand, it\u2019s only natural that tribute acts pick up a bit of the slack. One of the best, 52nd Street, is right here in San Diego. Performing at Humphrey\u2019s Backstage Live on April 9, this a hit-filled show, from “Piano Man” to “Uptown Girl,” perfect for singing along or dancing. It\u2019s unlikely that Joel will ever perform in San Diego again, so if you\u2019re a fan of Joel\u2019s music, 52nd Street is the next best thing.
\n\u2022 52ND STREET performs Wednesday, April 9, at HUMPHREYS BACKSTAGE LIVE, 2241 Shelter Island Drive at 7 p.m. $5. www.humphreysbackstagelive.com. It\u2019s true San Diego is seemingly overrun with singer-songwriters, making it a little difficult to pick out the truly great acts. But Christopher Dale is certainly one of these. He has a wealth of great material, including his semi-hit “Hilary” and terrific re-cast covers like an acoustic take of the Cars\u2019 “Just What I Needed” that would make Benjamin Orr proud. As wonderful as his music is, it\u2019s topped by his stage presence, which lures you in and keeps you there. Charming, witty and fun, Dale\u2019s sets are always worth catching and always enjoyable. \u2022 CHRISTOPHER DALE performs at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 at TIO LEO\u2019S, 5302 Napa Street. 9 p.m. 21 and up. Cover TBD. www.tioleos.com. Fans of classical music won\u2019t want to miss the Neave Trio, featuring violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov and pianist Toni James, who perform at the Pacific Beach\/Taylor Branch Library on April 9. The free concert by this world-class group is part of a monthly series at the library, perfect for all ages. Though the trio is local and are artists in residency at SDSU, they have been making international headway with appearances on PBS, ABC and more. This intimate library setting is a great way to take in the music of this promising young trio.
\n\u2022 NEAVE TRIO: Wednesday, April 9 at PACIFIC BEACH\/TAYLOR BRANCH LIBRARY, 4275 Cass St., 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. www.pblibraryfriends.org\/concert.htm Between the great scenery and food, it might be easy to forget that the Kona Kai Resort has a terrific music schedule, but this is an incredible spot to enjoy music. The beautiful setting might seem at odds with the blues, but aficionados will not be disappointed with the music of The Backwater Blues Band. On April 9, the band will perform a full roster of Chicago-style blues classics and originals, set to go with the venues signature BBQ \u2014 it\u2019s a match made in heaven.
\n\u2022 BACKWATER BLUES BAND: Wednesday, April 9 at the Kona Kai Resort, 1551 Shelter Island Drive. 6 p.m. www.resortkonakai.com. Orange County-based Tyrone Wells may not be a household name, but chances are you\u2019ve heard his music. Appearing at The Griffin on April 10, Wells is a singer-songwriter blessed with a soulful voice and a plethora of uplifting songs. It\u2019s a sound that\u2019s appealed to TV producers in a major way, with his songs turning up in everything from “American Idol” to “Grey\u2019s Anatomy,” “As The World Turns” to “The Vampire Diaries.” Fans of artists along the lines of Jack Johnson or Jason Mraz (who Wells shared a producer with) will find much to appreciate in Wells music. \u2022 TYRONE WELLS: Thursday April 10 at The Griffin, 1310 Morena Blvd. 9 p.m. 21 and up. $20. www.thegriffinsd.com<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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