Post by Steve on Jun 23, 2006 13:35:56 GMT 1
I just found this posted at 18tilidie.co.uk/:
Bryan to play 'colossal' show in Rome
On July 31st, Bryan will play a huge free show in front of the Colosseum in Rome, surrounded by the ancient ruins. The show is being organized by 'Telecom Italia' and in previous years has been fronted by Paul McCartney, Elton John and Simon & Garfunkel... each playing to over 400,000 fans. Joining Bryan will be Billy Joel who will be co-headlining the show. Both Billy and Bryan will play their own set of songs, and then the main segment of the concert will be a duet section where they will cover songs of other artists together... all in a show lasting more than 3 hours.
Originally, only Billy Joel was supposed to be performing. It seems that Billy Joel himself suggested Bryan as an ideal partner. The event organizers were taken aback, especially because of the different music styles of the 2 performers. Billy Joel gave them appropriate reassurances and now BA and Billy will work on the setlists. It seems that Billy will open the show, then the duet section will follow (only cover songs will be performed), and then BA will take the stage with his Dudes and do his bit. The closing part of the show will see BA and Billy together on stage once again.
Italian press are saying that since Bryan & Billy collectively aren't as big an act as the likes of McCartney (well obviously) and Elton John (yeah right!) that this year's show won't be as good. However, from a BA fan's point of view... this could be one of the landmark shows everyone talks about for years to come..... and it's free! Get yourself there if you can!
Bryan to play 'colossal' show in Rome
On July 31st, Bryan will play a huge free show in front of the Colosseum in Rome, surrounded by the ancient ruins. The show is being organized by 'Telecom Italia' and in previous years has been fronted by Paul McCartney, Elton John and Simon & Garfunkel... each playing to over 400,000 fans. Joining Bryan will be Billy Joel who will be co-headlining the show. Both Billy and Bryan will play their own set of songs, and then the main segment of the concert will be a duet section where they will cover songs of other artists together... all in a show lasting more than 3 hours.
Originally, only Billy Joel was supposed to be performing. It seems that Billy Joel himself suggested Bryan as an ideal partner. The event organizers were taken aback, especially because of the different music styles of the 2 performers. Billy Joel gave them appropriate reassurances and now BA and Billy will work on the setlists. It seems that Billy will open the show, then the duet section will follow (only cover songs will be performed), and then BA will take the stage with his Dudes and do his bit. The closing part of the show will see BA and Billy together on stage once again.
Italian press are saying that since Bryan & Billy collectively aren't as big an act as the likes of McCartney (well obviously) and Elton John (yeah right!) that this year's show won't be as good. However, from a BA fan's point of view... this could be one of the landmark shows everyone talks about for years to come..... and it's free! Get yourself there if you can!