ELTON JOHN TO PLAY TWO TENNESSEE CITIES IN MARCH-TICKETS ON SALE TODAY
The legendary Elton John is scheduled for two Tennessee Concerts in March. First in Johnson City, then onto Chattanooga.
This will be his first visit in four years for one performance at the Freedom Hall Civic Center on Friday, March 11, 2016. It’s part of a nine city concert tour and it will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from his five-decade career.
“The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” said Elton. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly. Their early years are just flying by and I want to be there with them. This concert will give me a chance to say thank you to my fans here who have been so faithful over the decades. It’s always important for me to bring my music to everyone.”
“We are thrilled to welcome the incomparable Elton John and His Band back to Johnson City’s Freedom Hall Civic Center for the first time in four years. We strive to create memorable experiences and I cannot think of a better one than this!” said Freedom Hall Civic Center’s Director, Lisa Chamness. “This is such an exciting opportunity for the people in the four-state area to have access to one of music’s most legendary performers in the world. Our intimate concert setting at Freedom Hall will make this a magical night not to be missed.”
Then it’s onto McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga. The pop icon returns to the venue on March 12 as part of nine-city tour. Tickets, which are $27, $37, $77 and $152, go on sale Friday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. They can be purchased online at tickettracks.com, at the McKenzie Arena box office or by phone at 266-6627. Purchases are limited to 8 tickets per customer.
John last played the arena in 2013 and prior to that in 2010. Among his many hits are “Crocodile Rock.” “Bennie and the Jets.” “Philadelphia Freedom.” “Tiny Dancer.” “Rocket Man.” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”
Performing with John will be Nigel Olsson (part of Elton’s original three-piece band) on drums, Davey Johnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, John Mahon on percussion, Kim Bullard on keyboards and Matt Bissonette on bass.
