The BayCare Sound

Little River Band

with special guest Billy Joel Legends - The Lords of 52nd Street

Little River Band returns to The BayCare Sound with special guest Billy Joel Legends - The Lords of 52nd Street!

The Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey, knew what he was saying when he dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” Through the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multiplatinum albums and chart topping hits like: Cool Change, The Night Owls, Happy Anniversary, Reminiscing, Lonesome Loser, Take It Easy On Me, Help Is on Its Way, We Two, Man On Your Mind, The Other Guy and It’s A Long Way There.

Worldwide album, CD sales and digital downloads now top 35 million and LRB has set a record for having had Top 10 hits for six consecutive years - In fact, they were the very first band to achieve that remarkable status! According to BMI, Reminiscing has garnered rare status with over 5 million airplays on American radio, and Lady is close behind with over 4 million airplays.

Bassist/vocalist Wayne Nelson joined the band in 1980. He worked alongside founding members with some of the most distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities, creating the unique LRB sound. In 1981, Nelson was recognized by world renowned Beatles producer Sir George Martin whom, while producing Time Exposure, chose Nelson to record lead vocals on two of the band’s biggest hits, The Night Owls and Take It Easy On Me. Later that same year guitarist extraordinaire Stephen Housden joined LRB bringing a rock element into the band’s sound and helped contribute to their string of Top 10 hits. As band members departed, both Housden and Nelson worked together to bring LRB into the new millennium.

Bringing their vocal and musical energy along with great arrangements to their timeless classic hits, each show creates new memories for the audience. The band enjoys watching their fans fall in love with the songs all over again as they are swept up by the show’s powerful performance and the volume of hits from LRB’s history.

Little River Band is Wayne Nelson (Lead Vocals/Bass), Chris Marion (Keyboards/Vocals), Ryan Ricks (Drums/Percussion/Vocals), Colin Whinnery (Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals) and Bruce Wallace (Guitar/Vocals).

The famed line-up that backed singer-songwriter Billy Joel from 1976 to 1981, The Lords of 52nd Street return to Clearwater performing renditions of the recorded originals by the Piano Man's original band. Led by three former members of the Billy Joel Band: multi-instrumentalist Richie Cannata, drummer/percussionist Liberty DeVitto and guitarist Russell Javors, four of the five Joel albums released during the foursome's 1976-81 tenure reached the Top Ten on the Billboard charts: The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and the live Songs in the Attic.

The Lords of 52nd Street are touring regularly since their return in early 2016, and they do not plan on stopping anytime soon. Fans declared that The Lords’ live performances sound just like the original recordings with Billy Joel, if not better. The Lords of 52nd Street perform regularly for live audiences in public and private events, and continue to awe fans from around the world. They are New York’s favorite band, they sold more than 150 million records, they helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound, and they continue to perform their legendary hits still to this day. Look no further; The Lords of 52nd Street are here!

The BayCare Sound

Little River Band

with special guest Billy Joel Legends - The Lords of 52nd Street

Little River Band returns to The BayCare Sound with special guest Billy Joel Legends - The Lords of 52nd Street!

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Date
Mar 6, 2026
Venue
The BayCare Sound
Doors Open
5:30 PM
Event Starts
7:00 PM
Availability
On Sale Now
Seating Chart
Directions & Parking

Before You Arrive

A - Z Guide
🔸 Accessibility Information
❗ Bag Policy & Prohibited Items
🚗 Directions & Parking
⚠️ Due to construction, parking at the City Hall lot and the grass lot at Osceola Ave. & Pierce St. is unavailable. Please allow for additional time before arriving to the venue due to additional events in the area. For parking and directions, please visit: rutheckerdhall.com/downtown-parking-directions
🌴 Gates North Gate 1, South Gate 1 and South Gate 2 will be open
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Dining & Concessions
🌴 The Floridacentral Credit Union View at The BayCare Sound
🍹 Tonight's Featured Drink: Lonesome Loser Lemonade (Vodka and Owen's lemonade mix) only available in the Floridacentral Credit Union View
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💳 The BayCare Sound is a cashless venue. All points of sale will only accept payment via all major credit cards.

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Membership: Ruth Eckerd Hall offers membership options starting at just $100 annually that provide special benefits including pre-sale ticketing access to all venues. Become a member today.

Parking: Public parking is available throughout the downtown district. Please view The City of Clearwater's Downtown Parking Map for the most up-to-date parking availability.

We strongly encourage carpooling, rideshare or taxi service, and public transportation. Ferry and trolley services are also available and serve downtown Clearwater. Hours vary. Please refer to their websites for schedules and more information.

Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens. No umbrellas allowed. All weather-related updates are communicated through the venue social media channels.

Clear Bag Policy: Bags will be screened and are subject to search. The only permitted bags are clear bags not to exceed 12”x 6”x 12” OR small clutch bags (4.5" x 6.5" - roughly the size of an index card) that can fit in your pocket. Diaper Bags for accompanied families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No other bags of any type will be allowed.

Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. Please note, chairs are not permitted, but blankets, no larger than 30” x 60” are permitted.

Cashless Venue: All points of sale will only accept payment via all major credit cards. A reverse ATM/Cash-to-card machine is located at The Library entrance and allows you to deposit cash and dispenses a charge card to be utilized on-site.

Mobile Friendly Ticket: Your phone is your ticket. Make sure you have downloaded your ticket before arriving at the venue.

Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit The BayCare Sound ticket office located at South Gate 1. The ticket office will be open two hours before the start of the event.

No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the venue.

Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted. For a complete list of prohibited items visit the A-Z Guide.

For more information about accessibility and a complete guide to visiting The BayCare Sound, visit the A-Z Guide.

The View Access Pass

Exclusive access to The View at The BayCare Sound features a two-story private lounge, including a unique view of the stage, bathrooms, air conditioning, snacks and private cash bar (accepting debit and credit cards only) throughout the duration of the event.

Does not include admission to performance or VIP event(s). Tickets must be purchased in addition to The View Access Pass. Artists and performers do not make appearances in The View.

The View Access Pass is a non-transferable experience. Purchaser must be present and show ID or credit card used for purchase to gain entry. Credentials will be provided to purchaser only and may not be left at will call. Early check-in not available.