Sir Elton

You may be close enough to touch the erstwhile Rocket Man in the intimate Colosseum at Caesars Palace, but don’t – though Sir Elton John strides across the stage in the middle of his Red Piano show, he does not reach out and touch his fans. He leaves that to the music. John has built an impressive body of work since launching his career at The Troubadour in West Hollywood in 1970, and he draws on albums from each decade over the course of the 90 minute show he’s been doing here since 2004. John’s voice is still strong 60 (plus) years on, and he clearly enjoys performing, especially when stretching out on a few songs with extended jams tied to videos by show designer David LaChappelle. The four piece backing band includes drummer Nigel Olsson, who has been with him from the very start, and guitarist Davey Johnstone, a member of the band for almost as long. Check www.eltonjohn.com for future dates.