Billy Joel Tribute “WE MAY BE RIGHT,” led by pianist/vocalist Karl Dietel, delivers an electrifying performance as they authentically re-create the music of one of the greatest Rock and Roll Keyboard Players, “Piano Man” Billy Joel. A New York City Skyline sets the backdrop as this powerhouse ensemble replicates the legendary Billy Joel’s timeless music. With his uncanny looks and the remarkable precision in his piano playing and lead vocals, Karl and “WE MAY BE RIGHT ” truly capture the iconic Long Island sound.

Featuring outstanding musicianship, wit and enthusiasm, the dynamic blend of this five-member ensemble brings their audience all the beloved Piano Man hits, anthems, ballads and deep tracks with the same passion, stage presence, high-energy and fan engagement as a genuine Billy Joel concert.

“WE MAY BE RIGHT ” is a must-see for fans of the Piano Man!

Albums listed below can be performed in their entirety:
The Stranger
52nd Street
Turnstiles

Upcoming Shows

25 Jul 2026 Charlestown, RI Charlestown Rathskeller Charlestown Rathskeller
26 Jul 2026 Boston, MA City Winery Boston City Winery Boston Buy ticket - $36-$66
30 Jul 2026 Richmond, VA The Tin Pan The Tin Pan Buy ticket - $43.17
31 Jul 2026 Ocean City, MD Beach Barrels Beach Barrels Buy ticket - $35
01 Aug 2026 Bridgewater, VA SIPE Center SIPE Center Buy ticket - $35
07 Aug 2026 Princeton Junction, NJ Mercer County Park Festival Grounds Mercer County Park Festival Grounds free
08 Aug 2026 Centerport, NY Vanderbilt Mansion Museum Vanderbilt Mansion Museum
12 Sep 2026 Alison Park, PA Cadence Clubhouse Cadence Clubhouse
10 Oct 2026 York, PA Double Barrel Roadhouse Music Hall Double Barrel Roadhouse Music Hall
24 Oct 2026 Pocono Mountain, PA Mt. Airy Casino Mt. Airy Casino Buy ticket - $30
14 Nov 2026 Succasunna, NJ Citizens Bank Theater Citizens Bank Theater

Past Shows

11 Jul 2026 West Chester, PA Uptown! Knauer PAC Uptown! Knauer PAC
10 Jul 2026 Atlantic City, NJ The Yard at Ballys The Yard at Ballys
28 Jun 2026 East Newark, NJ East Newark Riverfront Park East Newark Riverfront Park
18 Jun 2026 Cleveland, OH Brothers Lounge Brothers Lounge
13 Jun 2026 Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
12 Jun 2026 Wharton, NJ Betty Poyer Field Betty Poyer Field
06 Jun 2026 Tamaqua, PA Tamaqua Arts Center Tamaqua Arts Center
30 May 2026 Centerport, NY Vanderbilt Mansion Museum Vanderbilt Mansion Museum
16 May 2026 Gettysburg, PA Private Private
09 May 2026 Old Saybrook, CT The KATE The KATE
08 May 2026 Asbury Park, NJ Wonder Bar Wonder Bar
25 Apr 2026 Millville, NJ Levoy Theatre Levoy Theatre
19 Apr 2026 Princeton, NJ Stone Hill Church Stone Hill Church
27 Mar 2026 Grand Rivers, KY Badgett Playhouse Badgett Playhouse
14 Mar 2026 Bernardsville, NJ The Bernie @ Red Horse by David Burke The Bernie @ Red Horse by David Burke
20 Feb 2026 West Kingston, RI Courthouse Center for the Arts Courthouse Center for the Arts
31 Jan 2026 Dunellen, NJ Dunellen Theatre Dunellen Theatre
22 Nov 2025 Wheeling, WV Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
08 Nov 2025 Bernardsville, NJ The Bernie at Red Horse by David Burke The Bernie at Red Horse by David Burke
04 Oct 2025 Tamaqua, PA Tamaqua Arts Center Tamaqua Arts Center
20 Sep 2025 Mount Pocono, PA Mt. Airy Casino Resort Mt. Airy Casino Resort
13 Sep 2025 Basking Ridge, NJ Sieminski Theater Sieminski Theater
12 Sep 2025 Portland, Maine Bayside Bowl Bayside Bowl
23 Aug 2025 Lambertville, New Jersey South County Park South County Park
22 Aug 2025 Allentown, PA Union Terrace Amphitheater Union Terrace Amphitheater
16 Aug 2025 Loch Sheldrake, New York Private Event Private Event
14 Aug 2025 Rahway, New Jersey UCPAC UCPAC
13 Aug 2025 Bayonne, NJ 16th Street Park Amphitheater Stage 16th Street Park Amphitheater Stage
10 Aug 2025 Bethlehem, PA Musikfest ZinZenPlatz Musikfest ZinZenPlatz
01 Aug 2025 Allison Park, PA Cadence Clubhouse Cadence Clubhouse
26 Jul 2025 Charlestown, RI Rathskeller Rathskeller
19 Jul 2025 Centerport, NY Vanderbilt Museum Vanderbilt Museum
16 Jul 2025 Bayville, NJ Veterans Park Veterans Park
06 Jul 2025 Boston, Massachusetts City Winery Boston City Winery Boston
28 Jun 2025 Washington, NJ Warren County Community College Warren County Community College
25 Jun 2025 Maspeth, NY Maspeth Federal Savings Park Maspeth Federal Savings Park
24 May 2025 Rehoboth Beach, DE Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
10 May 2025 Private in Bayville, Long Island, NY
04 May 2025 Bernardsville , NJ The Bernie The Bernie
25 Apr 2025 Atlantic City, NJ Music Box at the Borgata Music Box at the Borgata
04 Apr 2025 New Hope, PA New Hope Winery New Hope Winery
01 Mar 2025 Millville, NJ Levoy Theater Levoy Theater
15 Feb 2025 Madison, NJ The Concert Hall at Drew University The Concert Hall at Drew University
08 Feb 2025 Old Saybrook, CT The KATE (Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center) The KATE (Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center)
18 Jan 2025 Dunellen, NJ Dunellen Theatre Dunellen Theatre
11 Jan 2025 Dania Beach, FL Dania After Dark Dania After Dark
31 Dec 2024 Bernardsvile, NJ Bernards Inn Ballroom Bernards Inn Ballroom

Previous Shows

Mt. Airy Resort
Tim McLoone’s Supper Club
MGM Casino Springfield
The Center for Arts Natick (TCAN)
Charlestown Rathskellar
Levoy Theatre
City Winery
The Kate
New Hope Winery
Bijou Theater
Investors Bank Theater
The Stone Pony
Musikfest
Brook Arts Center
Majestic Theater
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
Fairfield Theatre Company
Molten Lounge at Sands Casino
NYC Rocks Off Concert Cruise
Black Potatoe Music Fest
Stangl Stage
Dunellen Theater

Karl Dietel: Keyboards, Lead Vocals

the KD

A pianist since age 6, Karl Dietel is a 20-year veteran of the Tri-State area live music scene. He toured nationally for many years with Sean Kelly and The Samples. Karl’s flair for the melodic inspired his most recent challenge of recreating the entire “The Stranger” record, which was so well-received that it gave birth to We May Be Right: Billy Joel Tribute band. Dietel’s a multi-instrumentalism and can be heard on over 20 Indy CDs as well as on his 2007 release, “Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself.” Dietel has shared the stage with Bernie Worrell, Brian Vander Ark and Devon Allman along with notables Greg Smith of Billy Joel & Alice Cooper, Angus Clark of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Joe Bergamini of Billy Joel & Broadway’s Moving Out.
Perry Andrews: brass, woodwinds, percussion, background vocals

Perry Andrews began playing Saxophone at a young age and has been part of the New Jersey Music Scene for many years. In the 1980’s he obtained his Musical Degree from Rutgers University in Jazz Performance. In addition to live performance, Perry has spent over 25 years as a Music Educator specializing in Jazz Ensemble and Electronic Music.

 

Derek Davodowich: guitars

Derek G. Davodowich is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. He holds a BA in Guitar Performance along with a degree in Music Education / dual certification K-12. As part of his musical accomplishments, Derek’s credits include touring musician, recording artist (film and music,) private instruction, and Senior Guitar Editor for MusicPlayers.com. In 2009, Derek’s work with “Days Before Tomorrow” received the “CD of the Year” award at the LA Music Awards. Derek has a very broad musical vocabulary influenced by his studies in Jazz, Rock, Pop and Classical music. His fusion of all styles provides a very melodic texture and excellent improvisational skills sure to enhance any musical production.
Luke Kessel: Bass, background vocals

Luke Kessel is a much sought-after Touring and Session player.  He is a respected musician and is known for his Jazz and Motown/Funk style playing.  Luke has toured with many international Artist thought out Asia, Europe and the U.S. He is known for his Fender Custom Jazz Bass.
Andy Janowiak: Drums

The affable Andy Janowiak is an engineer, arranger and percussionist from Central Jersey who started playing drums at 10 years old. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he is a professional sideman, running a digital studio by day, and playing drums in the tri-state area by night, sometimes for the Neil Young Tribute, Gold Rush. Andy has often recorded music for, and shared the stage with the late Bernie Worrell.

Stage shots by Corbin Payne

Stage shots by Robert Jordan

Musikfest 2025

For booking WMBR (or to just keep in touch!) please call 908.578.6755, or use form below.