Wednesday, 24 September 2014

The Eagles Share Their Legendary History With Salt Lake City Crowd

The Eagles swooped in Salt Lake City and gave the crowd near capacity at the Energy Solutions Arena a history lesson than three hours on the band itself.

Opening Song »The night began as Glenn Frey and Don Henley walked on stage with acoustic guitars in hand and played" Saturday Night "the second album of the band," Desperado ". Frey then gave a quick tutorial on how the band was formed and - to a roar of approval from the audience - Bernie Leadon introduced, which was a founding member of the band in 1972 and joined for this tour. The three original members sat on stools and cases of equipment and performed "part here this morning," the debut album of the band, "Eagles".


   By the time the band reached the fourth song, "Witchy Woman", bassist Timothy B. Schmit and guitarist Joe Walsh had joined the group to complete the rest of the lineup for the first half of the series.

Highlights »For the intermediate time arrived, the band had played 12 songs from their first four albums, including crowd favorites" Already Gone "," Lyin 'Eyes "and" Best of My Love ", which shows the tight vocal harmonies and country rock with dyes that made the band famous.

After the break, the Eagles launched their successes more up-tempo and brought audience members to their feet with hits such as "Heartache Tonight", "Those Shoes" and "The Long Run". Walsh and his guitar work is presented largely in the second half of the performance, with the band playing his solo hits "In the City" and "Life has been good." Walsh quirky personality was on full display as he traded licks with Steuart Smith, who had taken the place of Leadon for the second half of the series. A rousing rendition of "Life in the Fast Lane" closed the second half of the show.

Encore "The band returned to the stage for the first encore and the crowd went wild as the first note of" Hotel California "rang through the arena. Over the next seven minutes, the crowd took on a trip to the legendary hotel, punctuated by Walsh and Smith dueling guitar solos that bring the song to a close.

For the second encore, The Eagles returned as Leadon launched into one of his biggest hits, "Take it Easy". Members of the audience rose to their feet singing and dancing along to every word. The last song of the night was "Desperado", the perfect way to relax a wonderful evening of music from a band that has suffered its share of ups and downs through the years. Increasing the lights, Frey, Henley, Schmit, Leadon and Walsh returned to the stage to thank the audience. But it was the audience that wanted to say thanks for three hours of history, music, and a few laughs along the way.

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Rolling Stones, Eagles Shows Add Extra Seats

Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger on stage in Stockholm last month (AP).

Fans of the Eagles and the Rolling Stones were lost in Mt Smart Stadium tickets to the bands' shows have another chance.



Others are adding 6,000 seats to host concerts rock veterans groups.
They are in the top bracket to the south on the other end of the arena from the stage.

Tickets for the seats, which go on sale through Ticketmaster at noon on Thursday, August are $ 165.55 for the Stones show and $ 148.30 for the Eagles.
The Stones are playing a show once at Mount Smart, on 22 November, having postponed their tour of Australasia in March, after the death of the girlfriend of Mick Jagger, fashion designer L'Wren Scott.

The Eagles are playing at the stadium on March 14 and March 15 next year.

The promoter of both shows, managing director Michael Gudinski Frontier Touring said the demand for tickets was unprecedented.

"No more shows started looking at possible options that could increase production capacity, but had thought the numbers would likely be minimal.

"When Auckland Stadiums suggested additional seats were delighted? Being able to accommodate 6,000 fans per show was beyond our wildest imaginations who would have thought the biggest shows of the year could be bigger"

The 6000 additional seats are being purchased by the regional body council facilities for the U-20 World Cup.

A spokesman for Regional Facilities Auckland said that the additional seats are part of a contract between FIFA and QBE (North Harbour Stadium) for the World Cup U-20 Cup in May next year.

The spokesman did not say how the seats would cost, but said it received capital funds for the purchase when the regional facilities assumed QBE Stadium in May this year.

"Regional Facilities is conducting a confidential competitive procurement for the purchase of portable seats and is very pleased with the value that will result.

"With the purchase of the seats, Regional Team for greater cost efficiency and the ability to move the seats around our three-stage network to improve the overall efficiency of events," said the spokesman.

Monday, 16 June 2014

Eagles' Tribute Band Starts Free Concert Series

Over three years in the formation of an Eagles tribute band here, The Long Run has done about 300 concerts, most of them at the regional level.

But now they're playing a concert in Maryland in July, a logical progression, said Reggie Fecteau, bass and vocals for the band. "Tribute bands have been really gaining ground in the last two years," he said. "You can go see a band without having to mortgage your house. People want to hear music if done right."

The long run leads to Liberty City "Friday Night Summer Series Tribute" Boca Raton at 7:30 pm June 20 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater. The Grateful Dead, Journey, U2, Jimmy Buffet and Billy Joel tribute band in separate concerts continue until 8 August.

"Some people may know the Eagles through their hits like 'Hotel California', 'Heartache Tonight', 'Desperado' and 'Life in the fast lane,'" Fecteau said by telephone from Saint-Alphonse-De-Rodríguez in Quebec, Canada.

"The Eagles Glenn Frey and we have our french fry," is how the band has joked, adding most of the musicians are locals.

Are the entrances to the audience can be adapted? "We put in sets of two hours and 45 minutes, but will change to some songs," Fecteau said. They also play songs by other musicians who once belonged to the Eagles, as Joe Walsh and Don Henley.

But are not perfectionists, and they did not expect their listeners were sitting still. "When I do 'Hotel California', let them sing the whole verse with us," he said.

"A lot of tribute bands I do exactly what they do,"
he said of the original group. "We want to entertain the audience with a little twist to it and enjoy you."

The band has a good following and lead the celebration of the Fourth of July in Fort Lauderdale, he added. Played the Mizner Park Amphitheater when they were new.

"We've had tribute bands here before," said Chrissy Biagiotti, community relations manager for the city. "They came to one of the shows and one of them approached me and said.’what we do and we are the Eagles of Boca" They had about 3,000 people."

That's one reason why the city is lining tribute bands again.”The music is timeless, and is not hard rock bands. Lots of memories of people are created," he said. "They are good and nostalgic.

"It becomes a fun tradition of having free concerts during the summer and being out and seeing friends and neighbors and families are," he added.

The term does not need legal permission to be a tribute band or the Eagles play music as long as they are playing live, Fecteau said.

"We were actually asked to be the backup for true Eagles Hall of Fame in Florida, but got delayed, and when the Eagles came to Miami played their after party. Neither of them appeared, but his entourage was there. "

If You Go

What: Summer Night Series Tribute


Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Mizner Park north end on the east side of Federal Highway between Glades and Palmetto Park roads

When / Calendar of events:

• The Long Run, Eagles tribute band, 7:30 pm June 20

• Crazy Fingers, Grateful Dead tribute band, 7:30 pm June 27

• Road Odyssey tribute band, Journey, July 11 7:30 pm

• UV U2 tribute band U2, 19:30 July 25

• Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways, Jimmy Buffet tribute band, 7:30 pm August 1

• Turnstiles, Billy Joel tribute band, 7:30 pm August 8

Cost: Free

Parking: Free at City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, places of public libraries or $ 10 next to the amphitheater. Limited parking in Mizner Park garages.

Seating: Bring your own chair or rent seats for $ 5


Rules: No pets, coolers or alcohol allowed. Authorized Water. Food and beverages available for purchase in the amphitheater.

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

20 Years Ago: The Eagles Reunite For Hell Freezes Over Tour

20 years ago today ( May 27, 1994 ) , the Eagles reunited for the first time in 14 years to begin their Hell Freezes Over Tour in Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine , California, and was at least partly due to the music of country 's biggest stars .


The band split in 1980, after the release of his album ' Eagles Live’. Group members , including Glenn Frey, Don Felder and Don Henley, had been in conflict with each other since their 1979 album , ' The Long Run' , but were contractually obligated to his record company Elektra Records, to record definitive live album before they could dissolve. Unfortunately, at that time, Frey and Henley could not even be in the same room, so they recorded their voices in different studies in different states.

But while the singers 'Hotel California ' was ready to run away from his record; his fans were not so willing to let them go. In 1993, several country artists - including Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt and Tanya Tucker - Eagles recorded a tribute album: The album, which covered some of his biggest hits ' Common Thread the Songs of the Eagles. , Including “Peaceful Easy Feeling ", "I Cannot Tell You Why”, "Heartache Tonight" and "Best of My Love ," soared to the top of the charts and sold over three million units .

Tritt covered his debut single, 'Take It Easy "and asked the band to appear in his video. Was the first time that the group had been together in 13 years, and served as the impetus for the group to consider a meeting.

Only two months later, Frey and Henley lunch with management and agreed to meet formally. They performed live for the first time in April at the Warner Brothers studios in Burbank, California, where they shot 'The Eagles: Hell will freeze " - were given the name because Henley was known for saying that after separation they would band back together " when hell freezes over " - for an MTV special .

They began their Hell Freezes Over tour on May 27 , and spent most of the next two years on the walk , performing some of his most beloved songs, including " Tequila Sunrise ' and' Lyin Eyes ' . 'Your Live ' Hell Freezes Over ' album was released on November 8, 1994, and includes the No. 1 hit, "Love Will Keep Us Alive ‘.

From ' Hell Freezes Over ‘, the Eagles have maintained a band of touring and recording, releasing several albums since, including the 2003 record, ' The Very Best Of “, which sold over five million units in the United States, and a new double album, " Long Road out of Eden ' in 2007. Felder spent seven years with the group before it was fired from the band in 2001.

Monday, 5 May 2014

Weekend Ticketing: Eagles, Phish, Lady Gaga, More

Since established rockers like the Eagles and Phish country acts like Keith Urban and Brad Paisley concert tickets for the summer shows this weekend broke. Others with seats to sell are Lady Gaga, Under Streetlight and Josh Groban, among others.



Eagles The Eagles have again extended its ongoing "History of the Eagles” tour, this time tacking over the west coast stops at the following itinerary European and UK tours. Tickets go on sale this weekend concerts in nine markets, including Tacoma, WA (8/25); New York City (9/ 13); and San Diego, CA (10/4).

Phish Phish Jam -Rock and collect North America this summer and tickets in most markets this weekend are available. On-sale includes performances several nights in Saratoga Springs, New York (7.3 to 7.5); City of New York (07.11 to 07.13); and Chicago, IL (7/18-19); among others.

Lady Gaga
" Artrave : artpop Ball " by Lady Gaga will venture through various U.S. cities in the coming months , and as of this weekend , fans can buy concert tickets in Phoenix , AZ ( 7/30) ; Las Vegas ( 8/1) ; and Lake Tahoe, CA ( 8/2) .

Keith Urban
Keith Urban continues to promote “fuse “last year, with shows in North America. Starting Friday (3/28), fans can purchase tickets to shows in Noblesville, IN (8/2); Raleigh, North Carolina (8 /8); and Charlotte, North Carolina (8 /22).

Under the streetlight
under the streetlight Vocal Group will set up shop for a couple of nights each in New Orleans, LA (08.14 to 08.16) and Robinsonville, MS (8.21 to 8.23 ). Tickets for the concerts go on sale on Friday (3/28).

Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw will take some time away from his home in Las Vegas / collaboration with wife Faith Hill for "Sundown sky city” road trip. Tickets are on sale Friday (3/28) concert in Hartford, CT (6/13); Bristow, VA (6/14); and Toronto, Ontario (7 /20).

Josh Groban
Josh Groban has a handful of performances scheduled in August along the east coast. Two concerts - A show August 23 in Bethel, New York, and a concert of August 29 Uncasville, CT -go on sale Friday (3/28).

Brad Paisley
Tickets for the summer tour Brad Paisley continue deployment. On Friday (3/28), tickets go on sale for performances in Bonner Springs, KS (6/1), and Birmingham, AL (6/21).

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

“HISTORY OF THE EAGLES” TOUR ROLLS INTO LATE SUMMER & FALL 2014

CONCERTS added in Washington, Oregon , Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, New York , Massachusetts, ARIZONA AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Tickets available from Friday March 28 to 10am


The Eagles have added concerts late summer and fall to his "History of the Eagles " tour , which began on July 6. 2013 and will feature classics spanning the band 's career , including some that have never been played live before this tour, as well as 2014 songs that appear in the history of the Eagles, the acclaimed documentary -selling the band.


Advance tickets and VIP packages will be available to American Express Card members on Friday, March 21 at 10 am local time! VIP packages include the best tickets, pre - show party, exclusive merchandise and more!

"The Story of the Eagles " New U.S. Tour 2014 Dates:

8/25 - Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
 

8/27 - Portland, OR @ FASHION Center
 

8/29 - Lake Tahoe Outdoor Amphitheatre NV @ Harvey
 

8/30 - Lake Tahoe Outdoor Amphitheatre NV @ Harvey
 

9/2 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Energy Solutions Arena
 

9/5 - Omaha , NE @ CenturyLink Center
 

9/6 - Des Moines , IA @ Wells Fargo Center
 

9/8 - Grand Rapids , MI @ Van Andel Arena
 

9/10 - Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
 

9/12 - Allentown , PA @ PPL Center
 

9/13 - New York , NY @ Madison Square Garden
 

9/15 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
 

10/1 - Glendale, AZ@Jobing.com Arena
 

10/3 - Anaheim , CA @ Honda Center
 

10/4 - San Diego , CA @ Viejas Arena

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Concert News: The Eagles Coming To Boston, John Mellencamp Bound For Mohegan Sun, And More


John Mellencamp hits the road this summer and the trip includes a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 5. Tickets for the concert are priced at $ 49.50 and will go on sale beginning Friday, March 28 at 10 am through all outlets and locations.



The Queen and Adam Lambert performance scheduled for July 19 at the Mohegan Sun Arena sold out so quickly that a second show has been added. Mating (with Lambert taking on the role of Freddie Mercury) also play place on July 25. Tickets for the second concert will go on sale Saturday at 10 am.

Tour "Sundown Town Sky” by Tim McGraw arrives at Teatro Xfinity On June 13 event tickets will be on sale from Friday at 10 am through all retail outlets and Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are $ 70.25 and $ 30.25.

Tickets for June 01 Phish concert on Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts, go on sale Friday.

Crosby, Stills, Nash and tour theaters this summer and will include a stop at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on July 16.

The Eagles will perform at the TD Garden in Boston on September 15. Tickets for the concert go on sale from Friday through all retail outlets .Tickets are priced from $ 186 to $ 86.

Josh Groban comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on August 29. Tickets for the performance are on sale from Friday through all retail outlets and Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are $ 90 and $ 70.

Vicci Martinez, a final four contestants of the 2011 season of “The Voice," comes the Iron Horse on April 15. Tickets are $ 12.50 in advance and available through the Northampton Box Office at (413) 586-8686.

Al Kooper and the Funky Faculty will play the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, June 28. Kooper has worked as a sideman for everyone from Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones and Blood, Sweat and Tears formed.

Kiss and Def Leppard are touring together this summer, from the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford on August 10.