The Lords of 52nd Street to perform at Rivers Casino Schenectady

(PRESS RELEASE) -- After thrilling thousands at last summer’s Harbor Jam at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, The Lords of 52nd Street - Legends of the Billy Joel Band, will return to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, 7 April. The band will rock the audience with all their classic hits from their days of recording and touring with the original piano man, Billy Joel.

Tickets go on sale today Monday, 13 February at 10 a.m. General Admission tickets are $25 for Rush Rewards members and $30 for the general public and will be available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

The Lords of 52nd Street, featuring Richie Cannata on the saxophone, Liberty Devitto on drums, and Russell Javors on guitar, appeared on many of Billy Joel’s greatest records including the Grammy Award-winning albums 52nd Street, Glass Houses and The Nylon Curtain.

These Legends of the Billy Joel band recorded and toured throughout the world with the Piano Man in the 70’s and ’80s and continue to bring Billy Joel’s classic hits to the stage today. The Lords of 52nd Street will entertain fans with classics such as "My Life," "New York State of Mind," "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant," "Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song)," "You May Be Right," “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me," and many more.

The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center is just steps away from the casino gaming floor and The Landing Hotel. For more details about upcoming entertainment, and to make reservations at The Landing Hotel, please visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

There is no cost to join Rush Rewards, and members earn points for their slot play and table game play by inserting their card into the slot machine, or presenting it to table games dealers, before starting the game. The more points earned, the more reward benefits members will receive.