The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra has something a little different in store for its third annual Cabaret and Cocktails concert.
Veering from the jazz focus of the past two concerts, this year’s program brings Maine-based pop group Piano Men to the stage with the orchestra in a tribute to “The Music of Elton and Billy” on Jan. 28 at Williamsburg Lodge.
Backed by the orchestra, the four-piece group will perform 19 familiar tunes from both piano-pop masters, including Elton John’s “Your Song” and Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” The group includes pianist and vocalist Joe Boucher, along with bassist and orchestrator Christopher Eastburn, guitarist Gary Backstrom and drummer Steve Hodgkin.
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra’s music director, Janna Hymes, saw Piano Men perform over the summer.
“The music of Billy Joel and Elton John has such broad appeal, and this is a wonderful opportunity to provide something different for our Williamsburg fans,” Hymes said in a prepared release.
The music starts at 8 p.m. on Jan. 28, but doors to the Williamsburg Lodge will open at 7:30 p.m. for cocktails and refreshments.
Ranging from $45 to $85, tickets are available at williamsburgsymphony.tix.com. For more information, call 757-229-9857 or visit williamsburgsymphony.org.
