Two of the world’s greatest musicians, songwriters and entertainers are back on tour! Elton John & Billy Joel’s Face 2 Face tour, named the most successful and longest-running concert pairing in pop history, is reuniting this March for a series of shows through 2009 and 2010.

The two piano men first toured together in 1994, and then again in 2003, where they saw a string of 24-dates sell out immediately. With a mutual admiration for each other, it’s clear to see why these two legends are able to share the stage.

John is quoted as saying, “I love touring with Billy. I have the greatest respect for him and we’re such good friends,” while Joel has declared, “The great thing about performing with Elton is that he is such a good piano player and that makes me have to dig deep to keep up with him, not to mention I’ve got the best seat in the house-only one piano away from Elton John!”

John and Joel are set to open the concerts with a series of duets, playing twin pianos and sharing vocal duties before each artist takes to the stage with their own band to perform their individual sets. Then, in true showmanship fashion, the two legends return to the stage together for a grand finale encore. With a set list made up of both of the artists’ greatest hits and rock n’ roll classics, this is a concert sure to delight any music lover!

The Face 2 Face tour will crisscross North America off-and-on as John finishes his hit show, The Red Piano, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in April. More 2009 dates are still to be announced, along with international dates for 2010.

March 2, 2009 – Jacksonville, FL USA – Jacksonville Arena

March 5, 2009 – Tampa, FL USA – St. Pete Times Forum

March 7, 2009 – Charlotte, NC USA – Time Warner Cable Arena

March 10, 2009 – Cincinnati, OH USA – US Bank Arena

March 14, 2009 – Atlanta, GA USA – Philips Arena

March 17, 2009 – Tulsa, OK USA – The BOK Center

March 19, 2009 – Houston, TX USA – Toyota Center

March 21, 2009 – San Antonio, TX USA – AT&T Center

March 26, 2009 – Phoenix, AZ USA US – Airways Center

March 28, 2009 – Anaheim, CA USA – Honda Center

March 30, 2009 – Anaheim, CA USA – Honda Center

May 2, 2009 – Fargo, ND USA – Fargodome

May 5, 2009 – St. Paul, MN USA – Xcel Center

May 7, 2009 – Madison, WI USA – Kohl Center

May 12, 2009 – Omaha, NE USA – Qwest Center

May 14, 2009 – St. Louis, MO USA – Scottrade Center

May 16, 2009 – Nashville, TN USA – Sommet Center

May 19, 2009 – Indianapolis, IN USA – Conseco Fieldhouse

May 21, 2009 – Auburn Hills, MI USA – The Palace

May 23, 2009 – Cleveland, OH USA – Quicken Loans Arena

May 26, 2009 – Toronto, ON Canada – Air Canada Centre

May 30, 2009 – Toronto, ON Canada – Air Canada Centre

June 1, 2009 – Ottawa, ON Canada – Scotiabank Place