Elton John and Billy Joel are serious about getting back on the road again together. The singers have announced the first four dates for their upcoming “Face 2 Face Tour,” which was also the name they used for their previous tours together.
LiveDaily reports Jacksonville, Fla.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina. and Atlanta, Ga. are the only cities confirmed so far for the tour’s start in March. Tickets will go on sale for these shows this Saturday (12/6).
The 2009 Spring Tour will consist of a total of 20 shows scheduled around Elton's vegas commitments.
March 2008
2 - Jacksonville, FL - Veterans Memorial Arena
7 - Charlotte, NC - TWC Arena
10 - Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena
14 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
John said in a statement, “I love touring with Billy. I have the greatest respect for him and we’re such good friends.”
Added Joel: "The great thing about performing with Elton is that he is such a good piano player and that makes me have to dig deep to keep up with him. Not to mention, I've got the best seat in the house--only one piano away from Elton John!"
John and Joel first toured together in 1994 and their last outing was in 2003, where they played 24 dates of sold-out shows. Promoters said that the singers will open the show on twin pianos and perform duets by trading vocals. They will then each have a headlining set with their own bands. As an encore, John and Joel will perform together with both their backing bands.
Tickets -- $180, $100 and $54.50, plus service charges -- go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ticketmaster locations; by phone at 513-562-4949; online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com.
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