Elton John

Elton John announced this week that he will make his first-ever appearance at two North American venues, Save-On -Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C. and Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR.

Elton John spent the fall touring with Leon Russell for their highly acclaimed joint effort, The Union, which was released in October. The upcoming tour will feature music from that album as well as his Greatest Hits Live, which covers number one hits that span his five decade career.

The band will include Davey Johnstone, Niguel Olsson, Bob Birch, John Mahon, and Kim Bullard.

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Canada Tour Dates:
Feb 14 – Victoria Elton John Tickets
Feb 15 – Victoria Elton John Tickets

U.S. Tour Dates:
Feb 17 – Eugene Elton John Tickets
Mar 12 – Worcester Elton John Tickets
Mar 16 – New York Elton John Tickets

U.K. Tour Dates:
Jan 28 – London Elton John Tickets
Jun 8 – Cardiff Elton John Tickets
Jun 9 – Cardiff Elton John Tickets
Jun 10 – Glasgow Elton John Tickets

Elton John

The legendary Elton John is currently spanning the globe on his Rocket Man – The Greatest Hits Live tour. John and his band will be making five stops in Canada on the extensive tour, including two stops in B.C.

Elton John was born a musician. He formed his first band as a teen in the sixties. By the mid-seventies, he was known worldwide as the biggest act in Rock and Roll. Along with songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, John has spent the last four decades churning out dozens of hits, and creating some of the world’s most enduring music.

John’s popularity as a performer is beyond compare. He attracts crowds of all ages. Known for his outrageous costumes and dynamic onstage energy, John has an unmatched stage presence. He has been known to play three hour shows, covering all of his greatest hits and then some.

Don’t miss your chance to catch the Rocket Man tour as Elton John makes his way to your city. For Elton John tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com or ShowTimeTickets.com, where we are never sold out!
For a full list of tour dates, check the listings below. And remember to check back with us for information on other upcoming concerts in your area.

Canada Tour Dates:
Jul. 9 – Kingston Elton John Tickets
Jul. 10 – Hamilton Elton John Tickets
Jul. 12 – Sault Ste. Marie Elton John Tickets
Jul. 16 – Prince George Elton John Tickets
Jul. 17 – Kelowna Elton John Tickets

U.S. Tour Dates:
Apr. 24 – Grand Rapids Elton John Tickets
Apr. 25 – Toledo Elton John Tickets
Apr. 28 – Indianapolis Elton John Tickets
Apr. 30 – Reading Elton John Tickets
May 1 – Youngstown Elton John Tickets
May 13 – New York Elton John Tickets
Jul. 18 – Yakima Elton John Tickets
Jul. 21 – Tucson Elton John Tickets
Jul. 24 – Chula Vista Elton John Tickets
Jul. 25 – Stateline Elton John Tickets

The two piano men first toured together in 1994, and then again in 2003, where they saw a string of 24-dates sell out immediately. With a mutual admiration for each other, it’s clear to see why these two legends are able to share the stage.

John & Joel are set to open the concerts with a series of duets, playing twin pianos and sharing vocal duties before each artist takes to the stage with their own band to perform their individual sets. Then, in true showmanship fashion, the two legends return to the stage together for a grand finale encore. With a set list made up of both of the artists’ greatest hits and rock n’ roll classics, this is a concert sure to delight any music lover!

The Face 2 Face tour will crisscross North America off-and-on as John finishes his hit show, The Red Piano, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in April. More 2009 dates are still to be announced, along with international dates for 2010.

Hopefully a Vancouver date will be announced soon. This is one show I CANNOT miss!!!

Elton John & Billy Joel Face 2 Face Tour Dates:
March 2, 2009 – Jacksonville, FL USA – Jacksonville Arena
March 5, 2009 – Tampa, FL USA – St. Pete Times Forum
March 7, 2009 – Charlotte, NC USA – Time Warner Cable Arena
March 10, 2009 – Cincinnati, OH USA – US Bank Arena
March 14, 2009 – Atlanta, GA USA – Philips Arena
March 17, 2009 – Tulsa, OK USA – The BOK Center
March 19, 2009 – Houston, TX USA – Toyota Center
March 21, 2009 – San Antonio, TX USA – AT&T Center
March 26, 2009 – Phoenix, AZ USA – US Airways Center
March 28, 2009 – Anaheim, CA USA – Honda Center
March 30, 2009 – Anaheim, CA USA – Honda Center

May 2, 2009 – Fargo, ND USA – Fargodome
May 5, 2009 – St. Paul, MN USA – Xcel Center
May 7, 2009 – Madison, WI USA – Kohl Center
May 12, 2009 – Omaha, NE USA – Qwest Center
May 14, 2009 – St. Louis, MO USA – Scottrade Center
May 16, 2009 – Nashville, TN USA – Sommet Center
May 19, 2009 – Indianapolis, IN USA – Conseco Fieldhouse
May 21, 2009 – Auburn Hills, MI USA – The Palace
May 23, 2009 – Cleveland, OH USA – Quicken Loans Arena
May 26, 2009 – Toronto, ON Canada – Air Canada Centre
May 30, 2009 – Toronto, ON Canada – Air Canada Centre
June 1, 2009 – Ottawa, ON Canada – Scotiabank Place
More Dates TBA

I brought it up casually to a friend the other day who is a huge indie rock fan. I expected to be berated for even mentioning it…but to my utter astonishment and delight – she screamed in excitement! I ran to my bedroom and dug out the Warren G CD I keep hidden in a box under my bed, alongside a few other CD’s I’m not yet prepared to admit to. We sung (rapped I suppose is the correct term) to the CD and laughed hysterically at the fact that we both new every line and had never once admitted it to each other.

The most ridiculous part of it all is that this is a friend that knows everything about me. A friend I tell my dreams and crazy schemes too, who knows all the highs and lows from my past, yet doesn’t know that below my bed lies a box of CD’s I’m too ashamed to put out on the shelf.

Based solely on the fact that I judge people based on their musical tastes, I have never let on to my guilty pleasures, unless I feel I have a case to defend them to my fellow rock snobs. I can get away with artists like Elton John (usually singing a line or two from Tiny Dancer does the trick), or Phil Collins (the man is an amazing drummer and no one can deny that In the Air Tonight gives them chills), but when it comes to popular modern music I can’t find any viable defence.

So it is with that that I declare, I can sing along to 90% of whatever is on the Top 40 Charts at any given time and I am no longer hiding my Warren G CD in a box under my bed (there will, however, still remain a few secrets left in that box…but I will now have to find a new hiding spot for it).

Join me, Snoop Dogg, Warren G et al, June 19th at the Commodore Ballroom. General Admission tickets on sale Thursday, May 29th at 4:20PM (rolls-eyes) for $45+service fees.

Snoop Dogg’s West Fest
w/ Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound, Westurn Union, Warzone, Mistah FAB
June 14, 2008 – Ventura Theater - Ventura, CA
June 15, 2008 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
June 16, 2008 – Senator Theater – Chico, CA
June 17, 2008 – Lithia Motors Amphitheater – Central Point, OR
June 18, 2008 – Showbox Sodo – Seattle, WA
June 19, 2008 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
June 20, 2008 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
June 21, 2008 – The Big Easy Concert House – Spokane, WA
June 24, 2008 – Dodge Theater – Phoenix, AZ
June 25, 2008 – Star of the Desert Arena – Las Vegas, NV
June 26, 2008 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA
June 27, 2008 – Cricket Wireless Amphitheater – Chula Vista, CA