Celebrate the New Year with classical music, exhilarating performers, and an atmosphere you won’t forget at one of the hottest 2025 New Year’s Eve events in town.
Shades of Billy: A New York State of Mind will be performing live on Wednesday, December 31, at 7:00 PM at the legendary Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi!
This New Year’s Eve concert is a musical tribute to the iconic music of Billy Joel, which defined an era and remains timeless for fans across generations.
📍 Event Details at a Glance
Event Title: SHADES OF BILLY: A New York State of Mind
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Location: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Genre: Live show/Tribute Act/New Year’s Eve Event
🎤 What Is ‘Shades of Billy: A New York State of Mind’?
Shades of Billy is among the most popular Billy Joel tributes in the United States. The concert brings the sound, energy, and emotion of a Billy Joel concert to fans across America, featuring frontman and pianist Paul Tobin and his band.
From beautiful ballads & soul-searching lyrics to rockin’ high-energy hits, this tribute show brings the best Billy Joel songs alive. The show’s title, “A New York State of Mind,” is a spot-on description of the spirit that infuses it—urban yarn-spinning, emotional intensity, and glassy melodies that stay forever in your head.
🎵 Songs on the Set List You Definitely Can Expect to Hear
Piano Man
New York State of Mind
Uptown Girl
Vienna
Just the Way You Are
We Didn’t Start the Fire
My Life
Only the Good Die Young
🏨 Venue: Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Stay at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in Mississippi! Situated in Bay St. Louis, it provides:
World-class concert facilities
Comfortable seating and superb acoustics
On-site hotel accommodations
Casino gaming, dining, and nightlife
🗺️ Location Advantage – Bay St. Louis, MS
New Orleans, LA
Gulfport, MS
Mobile, AL
🎟️ Tickets & Seating Information
Shades of Billy: A New York State of Mind tickets are likely to run out quickly because:
Limited New Year’s Eve seating
High demand for tribute concerts
Holiday travel crowds
👨👩👧👦 Who should attend this concert?
This event is perfect for:
Billy Joel fans
Classic rock lovers
Couples celebrating New Year’s Eve
Friends are coordinating a fancy night out.
Fans want a little bit of live music.
🕺 Dress Code & Event Vibe
There’s no hard-and-fast dress code, but for the most part attendees go for
Smart casual attire
New Year’s Eve festive outfits
Comfortable yet stylish clothing
It’s all very positive and friendly, celebratory even, which is great because it’s New Year’s, a time for optimism.
🍽️ Dining & Entertainment Options
Guests can also enjoy pre- or post-concert dining, available before or after the concert.
Fine dining restaurants
Casual bars and lounges
Casino gaming
Late-night entertainment
This turns it into more than a concert but a whole New Year’s Eve experience.
📸 Capture the Moment
And be sure to capture memories of this legendary evening. Many fans take their New Year’s Eve experience as far as posting it on social media—traditionally from famous venues like Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast.
🔚 Final Thoughts
Shades of Billy: A New York State of Mind isn’t simply a concert; it is a celebration of song, memory , and beginning anew. December 31, 2025 | Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast Join us for the perfect soundtrack to an unforgettable year-end countdown!