Silly Joel Birthday Bash Saturday, May 1, 8-10:30pm Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 S. Sixth Street 523-2787 $8

Riveting rock n’ roll

Silly Joel is a five-member Billy Joel cover band from Illinois that not only performs rockin’ music but sometimes pops out into Weird Al-style high jinks. They perform May 1 at the Hoogland to celebrate the famous singer/songwriter who was born May 9, 1949. Organizers promise costumes, merriment, silliness and special guests. The band includes: Captain Jack, vocals; Virginia, keyboard; Mr. Alan Towne, guitar; Downeaster Alexa, cello; and Mr. Cacciatore, drums.