MUSIC NEWS- The ELTON JOHN / BILLY JOEL combo pack is back in November and December for more Face2Face concerts. The two return to the stage on November 4 in Seattle, WA with additional dates running through December 7 (a make-up show booked for Albany, NY, originally scheduled for July but postponed due to Joel's illness). The December 4th Buffalo, NY show replaces another postponed July gig. We hope you got your refund or saved your tickets!
As with their previous joint concerts, John and Joel start the evening by performing duets with twin pianos and trading vocals. They then perform seperate sets before joining up again for a grand finale. release. The shows are said to include many of their greatest hits and a selection of rock-and-roll classics.
UPDATE 10/30/09 - The first three of the resumed Elton John / Billy Joel Face 2 Face concerts originally booked for Wednesday, November 4, Saturday November 7 and Tuesday, November 10 have been postponed. Elton's management has told the promoters that Elton's been advised by his doctor to postpone these shows due to a serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza.
If you have tickets for the Face 2 Face concerts on Wednesday, November 4 and Saturday, November 7 at the Key Arena, Seattle and on Tuesday, November 10 at Rose Garden Arena, Portland should hold on to their tickets until more info is available on possible rescheduled dates!
UPDATE 10/24/09 - Sir Elton John cancelled a second concert at short notice in the UK after doctors advised he was too ill to perform. John, 62, called off Saturday's show at Newcastle Metro Radio Arena as he continues to recover from the flu. This one follows the cancellation of Friday's gig at Sheffield Arena. "Elton is bitterly disappointed at missing tonight's Red Piano concert in Newcastle... one of his favourite areas to perform,", his spokesperson said.
BILLY JOEL / ELTON JOHN Face2Face Tour Itinerary-
November 2009
4 & 7 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena
10 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden
14 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
17 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
20 - Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySoultions Arena
22 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
25 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Center
28 - Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena
December 2009
1 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
4 - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena
7 - Albany, NY - Times-Union Center
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