Elton John adds North American shows
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added a few new shows to his North American touring schedule this year
outside of his ongoing "Red Piano" residency in Las Vegas.
The veteran entertainer will tackle his next Vegas run later this month,
kicking off a four-night stretch June 18. In July, John will head overseas
for shows in Germany, Italy and the UK. John recently announced that he'll
ship "Red Piano" across the ocean for a December European run; dates for
those shows can be found at his website <http://www.eltonjohn.com/>.
In August, John will take a break from his Vegas production to deliver a
trio of concerts on Canadian soil with his band, beginning Sept. 12 in
Calgary, Alberta. He'll also play a pair of non-"Piano" shows Nov. 14-15 in
Uncasville, CT. North American dates are included below.
The July 21 gig in Vermont will mark a milestone for John, giving him
bragging rights for playing every state in the US at least once, according
to his website. It only took the Rocket Man 38 years to meet that goal, as
he gave his first US performance in 1970 at Los Angeles' Troubadour Club.
Last year, John revisited his top hits with "Rocket Man - Number Ones,"
which comprises 18 songs from the first 35 years of his career. The album
accompanied the Grammy-winning singer's 60th birthday celebration, which he
marked with a record-breaking 60th performance at New York City's Madison
Square Garden. That concert is captured on the two-disc DVD collection
"Elton John 60: Live at Madison Square Garden."
Recently, two of John's classic early albums, 1970's "Elton John" and 1971's
"Tumbleweed Connection," were reissued as deluxe 2-CD sets, with each
containing a re-mastered version of the original studio album, plus a second
CD featuring unreleased tracks and demos, as well as a booklet with new
liner notes, photos and lyrics.
Y aura-t-il un grand concert à Vevey cet été?
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MUSIQUE | 00h47 Toujours aucune nouvelle du concert prévu cet été sur la
place du Marché! Les organisateurs planchent sur l'événement, mais ne pipent
mot. A pareille époque il y a un an, c'était la ruée sur les billets pour
assister au show d'Elton John.
JOSEPH CARLUCCI / LDD | PARI GAGNÉ: Le concert d'Elton John avait attiré
20 000 fans à la fin de l'été dernier. Les organisateurs ont très vite
annoncé vouloir récidiver, une fois par an. Mais pour faire venir les stars
dont rêvent les Veveysans, l'obstacle semble avant tout financier. VEVEY,
PLACE DU MARCHÉ, LE 9 SEPTEMBRE 2007
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RAPHAËL DELESSERT | 19 Juin 2008 | 00h47
Vendredi 1er juin 2007, midi: deux heures après l'ouverture des guichets, 10
000 billets pour le concert d'Elton John ont déjà trouvé preneur! Le
chanteur à lunettes rassemblera finalement 20 000 spectateurs, au début de
septembre sur la place du Marché veveysanne. C'est la première fois qu'un
concert d'une telle envergure est organisé au coeur de la ville. Et
l'événement est appelé à se répéter, assurent les organisateurs.
Baptisé One Night In Vevey With..., le concept imaginé par le Service
culturel prévoit en effet l'organisation d'un grand concert, chaque année,
sur la place du Marché. En octobre, la ville lance même un concours. Enjeu:
deviner qui jouera en 2008, avec deux billets de concert à la clé pour un
heureux pronostiqueur.
Réponse «en temps voulu»
Mais aujourd'hui à Vevey, à quelques jours du début de l'été et de sa
cohorte de festivals, on ne s'interroge plus seulement sur l'identité de
l'artiste qui chantera au bord du lac. On se demande tout bonnement si un
concert aura bien lieu sur la place du Marché. «On ne peut pas dire s'il y
aura un concert ou non», répond Charlotte Carrel, directrice de la société
Arts Contacts, qui avait mis sur pied la venue d'Elton John. Et à quelle
échéance sera-t-on fixé? «En temps voulu», répond-elle.
Du côté du Service culturel veveysan, Stefano Stoll n'est pas beaucoup plus
explicite: «On travaille à l'organisation d'un concert d'envergure. One
Night In Vevey With... vise à mettre sur pied ce type d'événement, et à le
répéter à intervalles réguliers. Ça se refera. Mais la question est de
savoir qui viendra, et quand.»
Le délégué est bien conscient des rumeurs qui agitent la ville. «Il y a une
grande attente, et c'est tant mieux. On me demande entre cinq et dix fois
par jour quel chanteur viendra. Mais il faut bien comprendre que notre
concept est ambitieux (ndlr: la venue d'Elton John avait coûté près de 1,5
million de francs)
Les mélomanes en sont donc réduits à croiser les doigts pour que les amplis
rugissent à nouveau sur la place du Marché. Les 300 participants au concours
de la ville espèrent que U2, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Paul
McCartney ou Johnny Hallyday succèdent au piano d'Elton John sur les rives
veveysannes.
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Rock legend playing two shows at Brandt Centre
Jeff DeDekker, Leader-PostPublished: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The rumours of Sir Elton John coming to Regina are correct, with just one
small qualifier.
For months rumours have been swirling that John would follow in the
footsteps of the Rolling Stones and play an outdoor concert at Mosaic
Stadium in September.
The Leader-Post has learned that everything but the location of the
performance was correct -- instead of playing Mosaic Stadium, John will play
two shows at the Brandt Centre on Sept. 16 and 17.
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The Regina dates are part of a growing list of shows in Western Canada,
joining Calgary (Sept. 12), Edmonton (Sept. 13) and Winnipeg (Sept. 19).
Dates for Saskatoon and Vancouver might also be added in the coming days.
John currently performs with three different types of shows: He performs
solo with his piano; he performs Red Piano shows in Las Vegas, which
combines the music with visual imagery; and, he performs with a five-piece
band. The Regina dates will be John and his band.
If ticket sales for the Winnipeg date are any indication, selling out two
shows at the Brandt Centre shouldn't be a problem. When tickets went on sale
Monday for the show at the MTS Centre, which can seat up to 15,000 for
concerts, the Sept. 19 show reportedly sold out in less than one minute.
The 61-year-old John is a rock 'n' roll legend and it is estimated that he
has sold over 200 million albums worldwide, including 100 million in the
United States. "Candle In The Wind 1997," a tribute to Princess Diana, is
the No. 1-selling single in music history, having sold more than 33 million
copies. It also raised $30 million for the Diana, Princess of Wales,
Memorial Fund.
John's list of chart success is equally impressive: 59 Top 40 hits, 16 Top
10 hits and nine No. 1 singles. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
on Jan. 19, 1994, John also has captured five Grammy Awards and one Academy
Award. He also received the Grammy Legend Award in 1999.
His impressive catalogue of singles includes "Your Song," "Rocket Man,"
"Crocodile Rock," "Daniel," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Candle In The
Wind," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me," "Philadelphia Freedom," "Don't Go
Breaking My Heart" (a duet with Kiki Dee), and "Circle of Life."
A tireless worker on behalf of AIDS-related issues, John was knighted by
Queen Elizabeth on Feb. 12, 1998.
Tickets for the Regina dates will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 23. Tickets
will be $149 and $99, with an additional $2 charity fee and the regular
service fees. Tickets will be available at the Brandt Centre box office, by
phone (543-7800) and online (www.ticketmaster.ca).
A limited amount of tickets will also be made available to members of the
Rocket Club, John's fan club. Members are given the opportunity to purchase
tickets before they go on sale to the general public. However, the Rocket
Club does not guarantee tickets with membership.
(c) The Leader-Post (Regina) 2008 Elton's concert confirmed
Jeff DeDekker, Leader-PostPublished: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
It's official -- Sir Elton John is coming to Regina for two shows Sept. 16
and 17.
As first reported in Tuesday's Leader-Post, the rock and roll legend has
added two Brandt Centre dates to his current tour. Live Nation, the promoter
for the "Rocket Man Number Ones" tour, issued a press release Tuesday
morning confirming all the details for the shows.
It's an understatement to say that music fans in Regina are excited about
Sir Elton's visit.
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"It is incredible to have Elton John make his first ever appearance at the
Brandt Centre for not just one, but two historic nights, " said Regina mayor
Pat Fiacco in a news release.
"This experience has the city in a state of unbridled enthusiasm and we
welcome Elton John with open arms"
John and his band, including members Davey Johnstone (guitar), Guy Babylon
(keyboards), Bob Birch (bass), John Mahon (percussion) and Nigel Olsson
(drums), will play his greatest hits and more recent songs from his latest
release, Rocket Man Number Ones.
It is estimated that the 61-year-old John has sold over 200 million albums
worldwide, including 100 million in the United States. "Candle In The Wind
1997," a tribute to Princess Diana, is the No. 1-selling single in music
history having sold more than 33 million copies. It also raised $30 million
for the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Fund.
John's list of chart success is equally impressive: 59 Top 40 hits, 16 Top
10 hits and nine No. 1 singles. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
on Jan. 19, 1994, John also has captured five Grammy Awards and one Academy
Award. He also received the Grammy Legend Award in 1999.
His impressive catalogue of singles includes "Your Song," "Rocket Man,"
"Crocodile Rock," "Daniel," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Candle In The
Wind," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me," "Philadelphia Freedom," "Don't Go
Breaking My Heart" (a duet with Kiki Dee), "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest
Word," "The Bitch Is Back," "I Guess That's Why The Call It The Blues," "I'm
Still Standing," "Nikita," "Circle of Life," and "I Want Love."
A tireless worker on behalf of AIDS-related issues, John was knighted by
Queen Elizabeth on Feb. 12, 1998.
Tickets for the Regina dates will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 23. Tickets
will be $149 and $99, with an additional $2 charity fee for the Elton John
Aids Foundation and the regular service fees.
Tickets will be available at the Brandt Centre box office, by phone
(543-7800; 1-800-970-7328) and online (www.ticketmaster.ca).
A limited amount of tickets will also be made available to members of the
Rocket Club, John's fan club. Members are given the opportunity to purchase
tickets before they go on sale to the general public. However, the Rocket
Club does not guarantee tickets with membership.
Elton John Date & Time Sep 15 2008 - 8:00pm
Location Credit Union Centre - Saskatoon
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Elton John and his band will appear live at Credit Union Centre in
Saskatoon, SK on Monday, September 15, 2008. The concert is part of the 2008
Tour: Rocket Man • Number Ones.
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Mayor Don Atchison City of Saskatoon says, "Saskatoon is delighted to again
host Sir Elton John. For many who attended Elton John's first appearance in
Saskatchewan at Credit Union Centre it was their most memorable concert
ever. We know that Elton's fans in Saskatchewan will be thrilled with the
announcement of this concert and anxious to attend."
Elton John and his band, including members Davey Johnstone on guitar, Guy
Babylon on keyboards, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion and Nigel
Olsson on drums will play his greatest hits and more recent songs from his
latest release, Rocket Man •Number Ones.
Elton John has sold more than 200 million records and continues to add
innovative work to his personal repertoire of 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, 35
gold and 25 platinum albums.
Rocket Man•Number Ones, just released in March 2007, debuted in the top 10
and features newly compiled and digitally mastered greatest hits spanning
the first three decades of the singer/songwriter's career.
Robson Vianna.
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