Billy Joel to perform in Jacksonville

Grab your uptown girl and start movin' out…Billy Joel is coming to Jacksonville.

The Piano Man himself is playing one night only at the Veterans Memorial Arena on January 22nd with special guest Tom Odell. SMG general manager Bill McConnell was joined for the announcement by city sports and entertainment director Alan Verlander who says events like this not only spur the economy, but create excitement in the community.

Tickets go on sale next Friday November 15 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster or at the arena box office.