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by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno
Join lifelong Billy Joel fans, Michael and Jack, as they take deep dives in to Billy’s history, songs, albums, tours, band members, and more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts,
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- 2 days ago1h 13m
EP 169 - In Conversation with Billy Joel Keyboardist David Rosenthal
For more than three decades, David Rosenthal has been an integral part of Billy Joel's live band as keyboardist and musical director. In this episode of Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast, David joins us to discuss his remarkable career, from his early days touring and recording with artists like Rainbow, Cyndi Lauper, and others, to joining Billy Joel's band in 1993. We talk about how David became part of the band, how his role has evolved over more than 33 years, and the ways advances in keyboard and live performance technology have changed both his approach and the band's live show. It's an in depth conversation with one of Billy Joel's longest serving band members that fans won't want to miss. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago59 min
EP 168 - Studio To Stage: The Journey From Turnstiles To Songs In The Attic
In this episode, we're taking a closer look at four songs that made the journey from Billy Joel's 1976 album Turnstiles to his 1981 live album Songs in the Attic. Why did Billy choose to revisit these particular tracks, and what changed between their original studio recordings and their live performances? We'll compare the arrangements, instrumentation, vocals, energy, and production of each song, exploring how years of touring transformed them from promising studio recordings into fan-favorite live performances. Whether you prefer the intimate feel of Turnstiles or the electrifying versions on Songs in the Attic, this episode celebrates the evolution of four standout songs and examines why Billy Joel felt they deserved a second chance in the spotlight. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 30, 20261h 6m
EP 167 - Concert Classics: The Spectrum - Philadelphia, PA (January 14, 1990)
It's time for another installment of our Concert Classic series! This episode, we're heading to the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for Billy Joel's January 14, 1990 performance during the mammoth Storm Front Tour. One of six shows Billy played at the legendary venue on this tour, this concert captures an exciting new chapter in his career as he hit the road in support of his then-new album, Storm Front. We take a deep dive into the show, breaking down the setlist, standout performances, and the energy of a band that was undergoing significant changes. The Storm Front era introduced several new musicians to Billy's touring lineup, and we discuss how those additions helped shape the sound and feel of this tour. Joining us this week is friend of the podcast and Jack's bandmate, Matt DiMarino, who sits in for Jack as we explore this memorable night in Philadelphia and what makes it a true Concert Classic. Listen to & watch the concert here courtesy of Activer Music. The Band: Billy Joel - Piano, Keyboards, Vocals Liberty DeVitto - Drums David Brown - Lead Guitar Mark Rivera - Saxophone, Percussion, Guitar, Vocals Schuyler Deale - Bass Crystal Taliefero - Percussion, Saxophone, Guitar, Vocals Jeff Jacobs - Keyboards, Vocals Mindy Jostyn - Rhythm Guitar, Percussion, Vocals Setlist: 1. Storm Front 2. Allentown 3. Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway) 4. Prelude / Angry Young Man 5. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant 6. The Downeaster "Alexa" 7. Goodnight Saigon 8. I Go To Extremes 9. Pressure 10. Leningrad 11. An Innocent Man 12. Big Man On Mulberry Street 13. Shameless 14. We Didn't Start The Fire 15. Shout 16. Uptown Girl 17. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me 18. You May Be Right 19. Only The Good Die Young Encore 1: 20. A Matter Of Trust 21 Big Shot Encore 2: 22. Keeping The Faith 23. Piano Man ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 16, 20261h 22m
EP 166 - Side Quests #3 - What made movies in the 70s so special?
The 1970s is the decade when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas created the modern blockbuster with Jaws and Star Wars. Directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola stretched the limits of narrative and visual and storytelling for mainstream moviegoers. Off-beat and unconventional films from Harold and Maude to Midnight Cowboy grew into cult classics and celebrated cinematic landmarks. In this Side Quest episode, Jack talks with filmmaker, author, and teacher Peter Hanson about the innovations and cultural impacts of '70s cinema, the conditions that led to this renaissance, and the underlying ideas about creativity and storytelling that fuel great movies. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 2, 20261h 7m
EP 165 - Behind The 100th: Live At Madison Square Garden - The Complete Concert (with Steve Cohen & Barry Ehrmann)
Billy Joel - The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden is the first full Billy concert to get an official release. Along with documenting the band that helmed the 11-year Garden residency, it's also a visual tour-de-force thanks to behind-the-scenes passion and the latest in video technology. On the eve of its Blu-Ray and DVD release, Executive Producers Steve Cohen and Barry Ehrmann gave Glass Houses a long look behind the production curtain: Everything from the initial vision, precise coordination, and technical expertise, through the moment-by-moment shoot and a few last-minute developments that helped make the night a success. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 19, 202655 min
EP 164 - Billy Joel Songs In Feature Films
This week, Michael & Jack roll the credits on some of the most memorable uses of Billy Joel songs in movie history. From animated favorites like Oliver & Company to cult comedies like Ruthless People, and rom-com staples including 13 Going on 30 and Honeymoon in Vegas, they revisit the scenes, soundtracks, and cinematic moments that gave Billy’s music a second life on the big screen. Pop some popcorn and join us for a movie-loving deep dive through decades of Billy Joel songs in feature films. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 5, 20261h 10m
EP 163 - Inside Our Favorite Billy Joel Lyrics
This week, Michael and Jack survey their favorite lyrical passages in Billy Joel songs to discuss what they love about them and uncover the themes, ideas, and literary devices that tie them together. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 21, 202657 min
EP 162 - In The Joel Hole with Singer / Songwriter Matt Nathanson
This week, we’re joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson for a lively, candid conversation about his deep connection to the music of Billy Joel. Fresh off his appearance at the all-star Carnegie Hall tribute, The Music of Billy Joel, Matt takes us inside the unforgettable night—sharing stories from the stage, the electric atmosphere in the room, and what it meant to perform classics like “I Go to Extremes” and “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)” in such a legendary venue. We dig into his brand new six-song EP, Songs In The (M)attic, which finds Matt reimagining Billy Joel classics through his own lens, balancing reverence with fresh perspective. Matt also talks about watching the recent Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary, which helped him reconnect with his longtime love for Billy and set the stage for everything that followed. Listen to Matt Nathanson's Songs In The (M)attic HERE. ------ Email us: glasshousespodcast@gmail.com Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast on the web / social media: Website: https://www.glasshousespod.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasshousespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasshousespod/ Twitter / X: https://x.com/glasshousespod Discord: https://discord.gg/6G6cMRFu7T Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousespod Support the podcast: Paypal: https://paypal.me/glasshousespod Venmo: @MGrosvenor Produced by Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno for Glass Houses Media, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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