Elton JohnIt would appear Elton John has made the UTC McKenzie Arena a regular stop. 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.