More tix on sale for John-Joel D.C. gig

WASHINGTON, March 6 (UPI) -- Additional seats for Elton John and Billy Joel's July "Face 2 Face" show at Nationals Park in Washington are set to go on sale, Tickets.com said.

Many John and Joel fans experienced challenges in purchasing tickets to the park's inaugural music concert, due to technical issues with the online ticketing system last weekend. The ticket broker said the system has since been corrected and additional seats will be released for purchase Monday at 10 a.m. EST, exclusively through Tickets.com and charge by phone by calling 1-888-632-6287.

"During the initial on-sale, our online ticketing system experienced an issue that limited fans' ability to access tickets for a period of time," Larry Witherspoon, chief executive officer of Tickets.com, said in a statement. "We have resolved the issue and we apologize for any resulting inconvenience. We look forward to providing fans with a consistent, positive ticket-buying experience during the on-sale scheduled for Monday."

Nationals President Stan Kasten said the team was "thrilled" to have the show at Nationals Park.

"Elton and Billy are beloved throughout Washington, D.C., and have a rich history performing in our city," Kasten said in a statement. "Undoubtedly, this will be a remarkable inaugural evening of music out under the stars, showcasing the ballpark's capabilities as a premiere summer concert venue."