February 16, 2010

ELTON JOHN TO PERFORM LIVE AT THE
FRANK ERWIN CENTER APRIL 10!

Frank Erwin Center • Saturday, April 10th • 8 pm

Austin, Texas - Elton John is to perform live at the Frank Erwin Center in April for the first time in more than decaade. The concert will take place on April 10 at 8PM. Elton and his band will perform their ‘Rocket Man –the Greatest Hits Live’ concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton’s incredible five-decade career.

Elton’s band comprises Davey Johnstone on guitar, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards. One of the most successful live acts on the road today, Elton and his band put on the kind of show you never forget: the entire audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs such as “Your Song,” “Daniel,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets” and many, many more.

Frank Erwin Center Director John Graham said, “It’s a great day when one of the most popular and respected artists in the history of contemporary music comes to play your city and, along with our friends at C3 Presents, the Frank Erwin Center welcomes Sir Elton back to Austin. His shows are truly fantastic and there is no better, more dedicated performer in the world than Elton John. Whatever you do, don’t be late and don’t leave early.”

The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Elton John spans five decades. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ‘97,” which sold 37 million copies. Since his career began in 1969 he has played almost 3,000 concerts worldwide.

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20th AT 10AM

Tickets are $47, $87 and $127 and are available at all Texas Box Office outlets including select H-E-B stores, Ft. Hood ITR and Renaissance Records in Killeen, by phone at 512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or online at TexasBoxOffice.com. There is a 6 ticket limit per customer. Convenience charges may apply. All information is subject to change.

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