Elton John and his band returns for the first time in over 12 years to Macon’s

Centreplex on Wednesday, March 20th performing in concert at 8pm, featuring number one chart hits

and classic album tracks from throughout Elton’s incredible five-decade career.

The public on-sale will begin Saturday, January 19th at 10 AM.

Elton John’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on

drums, Kim Bullard on keyboards, and on bass Matt Bissonette. One of the most successful live

bands on the road today, Elton and his band put on the kind of concert you will never forget:: the

entire audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs such as

“Your Song”, “Rocket Man”, “Bennie and the Jets”, “Philadelphia Freedom”, “Crocodile Rock”,

“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”, and many more.

"The Macon Centreplex, and the City of Macon are absolutely thrilled after more than twelve years

to have Elton John back in our building," said Macon Centreplex Arena Director,

Brenda Thompson. "Elton John's last show here in 2000 was absolutely one of the best concerts

ever held in our building.”

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, JANUARY 19TH 10AM

Tickets are $39, $79, $139 and will be available online at Ticketmaster.com,

at the Macon Centreplex box office, or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000.

A service charge is added to each ticket. There is an 8 ticket limit per customer.