Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere on the board and I've missed it. Tim visits his old high school:
http://videos.sacbee.com/vmix_hosted...a?id=113734671
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Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere on the board and I've missed it. Tim visits his old high school:
http://videos.sacbee.com/vmix_hosted...a?id=113734671
Gosh--I could listen to that voice talk all day!!! :inlove:
Oh, sweet interview. Tim just reminded me of how I played the tuba in the Jr. High & high school band, (oh, and I was like 5' 2" & 90 lbs. & nobody could believe I was playing the tuba, but I was actually pretty good. lol
He certainly is charming!
From Google alert:
Eagles Bassist Timothy B. Schmit Maps Out Late-Fall Solo Trek
http://www.oldiesradioonline.com/rss...temid=29745191
Ok Timothy. You have fans all across the country, not just the west or east coast! :sad:
At least Tim did do some shows in the UK, which is more than the other three have in recent years.
I don't dispute that, FP. (And I was lucky enough to get a front row seat in London.)
I was just correcting Brooke's comment, in which she limited his fans to the US. :fingerwag:
In fairness, Tim did have an album, Expando, to plug, and the others haven't released any solo albums recently. (Don 2000, and Glenn and Joe both 1992 from what I can see, excluding compilation albums.)
I acknowledge that there are lots of factors to take into account when thinking of doing solo shows. Even with a relatively small band costs soon add up, and with seats for Tim's shows costing £40 in London in a venue seating about 900 I do wonder how much profit was actually made from the trip to the UK. To my shame, I can't remember if there were three or four backing musicians, three singers, Tim (and Jean). So say 9, plus there may have been a couple of roadies, so that makes 11. London hotels for say two nights at £200 per person per night (my nothing-special place was £140, so £200 is a very modest estimate), plus meals. Add transport to the UK (business class minimum), in the UK, venue hire, etc, and the costs soon mount up. So I can understand any of the Eagles not doing solo dates in the UK - or indeed anywhere else in the world apart from the US and possibly Canada.
It must also be tricky trying to find places that are small enough to accommodate the smaller fan base that an individual Eagle might have yet being large to cover the costs whilst keeping the ticket prices reasonable.
So far, I only see west coast dates on his schedule, so I'm not sure he will even be coming out east. Trying to be optimistic, but there's a chance he may just stay close to home. If he does come to NY, I will be thrilled because I missed the last time he was here, & I'm still pretty bummed about that, but I guess we'll see what happens & if he adds more dates after the holidays!:bow:
http://www.soundspike.com/story/3258...ours-the-west/
What a rush this must have been for him just getting with the Eagles.
http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/nov..._Q_and_A.shtmlQuote:
"When I was first part of The Eagles, we did Giants Stadium in 1980. We were playing in front of 60,000 people, a huge event. After the show, we ran into New Jersey State police cars and were whisked across the parking lot to waiting helicopters. As we hovered over the stadium all of the people were still there and cheering. I remember thinking to myself, 'wow, this is about as good as it gets. This is what I used to dream about. This is like The Beatles."
This one still calling Expando new and talking about the "new" single, Friday night with link to the video (on the official site). Me thinks we need a new press release. :headscratch:
Quote:
TIMOTHY: Actually, this is my thing, so I have been putting it together. It's been interesting, because it's different for me to be the alpha dog, although it's very much a group effort when we're on stage. But I make the decisions and the set list.
:hilarious: Just can't picture him as the "alpha dog".
This is a pretty good, long interview.
I always remember that video of Timothy working with The Blind Boys of Alabama on Secular Praise, and there being that moment where he says something like, "Why are you doing that?" and they say "Because that's what the music says to do", and he says something like, "Well, don't go by the music, go by me."
Maybe someone can post that because I know I don't have the quotes right, but that's the general gist of it. Whenever I hear that I always think that I love the way he handles that.
Here it is, PM. Gave me chills just watching it again. Have I said how much I LOVVVVVE this song?!?!?
At :27, he actually tells them: "Go with me!" I guess he was a bit of an "alpha dog" there, wasn't he? I find it kinda sexy!! :heybaby:
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3dHQ7t24Ew[/ame]
Me too! I'm thinking, "I'll go with you anywhere!"
Wish I could stay and play longer, but I have to go back to work now. : (
Love that video! Love that song!
But yeah, I think he needs to stop referring to Expando as "new." He can refer to it as his "most recent album" or his "latest release" - but it's not "new."
I'm sure it's a deceptive marketing ploy. ;)
Got this in a Google alert:
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/the-e...l-documentary/
Took special note of this regarding the Eagles' upcoming 40th anniversary:
No touring planned for next year??? But a few weeks ago Joe was saying there would be a tour - even that there would be a new setlist! Maybe Timothy just hasn't been informed...but wouldn't they say something to him in Vegas?Quote:
Originally Posted by Timothy B. Schmit in UCR
Or maybe something else is going on. Something not good. :(
Aww - I wouldn't get too worked up about it at this point. It's surely not the first time the guys weren't on the same page as far as the band's plans. I mean why change things now when everything's been working so beautifully for the last 40 years! :lol:
You're probably right... it just makes me nervous!
Say WHAT? Nothing planned for 2012. I thought they were planning a 40th Anniversary tour? Well, if they are, I'm sure Tim would know about it, Don't ya think? This makes me even more anxious to get to Vegas on the 19th.
My take is 'don't panic'. With Timothy hitting the road over the coming weeks, Joe's new album due for release in February (according to him) and Don's project hopefully coming up for release soon, they may have a lot on their plates for the early part of 2012. My inclination is to think that they are working on putting dates/venues in place for the band -- maybe the second have of next year -- but if nothing is solidified yet, why put the cart before the horse?
Have faith, Borderers. Joe has indicated something involving the band for 2012 and I BELIEVE!
(Does anybody know the date of their official, first big concert? Maybe that comes into play for a 40th Anniversary tour.)
True, and Glenn has given February as the target date for his new album as well.
Perhaps 2012 will be an Eagle-licious year after all. ;)
I'm not going to panic, either. They're all busy guys, but I still have faith in the possibility of a 40th anniversary tour.
I agree! Joe has talked about revamping the Eagles' setlist, and why redo it if they don't tour? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
I would just be patient. These things take time to plan. I am hoping that Glenn will do a tour to support his album & he would probably want to do that before any Eagles tour.
Did you all read this?
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eagle...y-debut-album/
“I do not think we’ll go on so long. Next year marks the 40-year anniversary of our first album. This could be a good time to … oh well, quit? Or go on tour?”
Surely he's kidding there.
That's actually Don Henley saying that. Again I would not put too much into that. He goes on to say:
However, he does add that the band is still driven by their fans and their creative juices. “The motivation is really the popularity that we enjoy,” he explains. “And I hope we can still write more songs. I hope that my best work still lies ahead of me. Whether it’s true or not, I can still get out of bed in the morning.”
Yes, I knew it was Don saying that. That's why I posted it under the other caption. I also posted it in the Eagles/press thread, but no one responded.
There was discussion here, so I brought it up again.
It is a bit confusing to know where to put things! I think your post in "Eagles Press" got buried in a flurry of activity. I know I somehow missed it.
They've been talking about quitting as long as I've been a hardcore - six years. With every passing year the inevitable gets closer; however, I think Don's statement wasn't any more final than what we've heard from him before.
I also think Timothy's comment about "no plans" probably refers more to "no definite dates and I'm not going to speculate or raise your hopes"
I am sending out positive vibes for LOTS of touring. I think it's likely to be later in the year though.
My take on TBS's comment of no plans... to me, means that there aren't any dates penciled in yet, but of course they are going to tour... just not sure when.
TBS doesn't seem like the guy to say, "summer tour", unless there is pen to paper.
I have decided not to think about them "retiring." It was a fear I had back in 2008, but not anymore. At one point, they may choose not to tour, but still may put on occassion shows, like the ones in Vegas. They may be getting older and may want to slow down a bit... but music is in their blood! It will never stop being a part of their lives, ever! They may not share it with the masses as much, but I have faith they will continue giving fans nuggets here and there... and yes, I have faith they will be touring in 2012!
Sounds good to me!
http://skipdemuth.com/2011/11/16/eag...for-solo-tour/
I thought this was a nice story.
What a cool peek behind the scenes! Thanks for the link.
Oh no! I hope Hank's mother gets well soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skip Demuth
LOL! Tim the mustard thief. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SD
And Skip says there are more pieces coming - we'd better be on the lookout!
Thanks for posting. That was a great article! :thumbsup:
A great read! .. though I am sad that Hank won't be joining Timothy on this tour, but theres always next time! :)
Thanks Shirley!! Poor Hank!!
I all of a sudden have a craving for mustard!! :unimpressed:
Sorry to report that Hank's mom passed away.
Hank is back on board!
Check out Skip Demuth's latest blog which includes pixs and a copy TBS's partial set list.
Turns out Timmy booked it out of Vegas and was home and in bed by midnight. The author is now back in Seattle and will probably be blogging about TBS's show and M&G at the Kirkland.
Here is the link to his latest blog:
http://skipdemuth.com/2011/11/19/lat...-in-hollywood/
Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal:drunk:
My thoughts are with Hank and his family!!!
I can see Timothy in a little sports car, driving in the hills with his hair blowing in the wind! :thud: