See The Stranger: The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute
Featuring Mike Santoro LIVE at The Lamp!

Born and raised in Levittown, NY—just miles from Billy Joel’s childhood home—Mike Santoro grew up inspired by the same streets and sounds that shaped a music legend. After discovering 52nd Street as a teenager, Mike became devoted to mastering Joel’s catalog, teaching himself guitar and piano and honing his craft as a powerful vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. What began as admiration became a lifelong mission to faithfully recreate the music of his hero with precision, passion, and authenticity.

With an obsession for accuracy and a deep respect for Joel’s influences—from Ray Charles to Lennon and McCartney—Mike delivers every song with the energy and soul that fans know and love. Backed by a top-tier live band, The Stranger creates an electrifying, communal concert experience that celebrates Billy Joel’s timeless music. As Billy himself once told Mike, “Thank you for keeping my music alive.”