First I want to agree with LTLH & WF--I'm very thankful I got to see the show in 2008 in Chicago that included the FULL setlist including the 2 encores!! The boys were in top form those nights and I'm sure the other Borders, Maleah, PM & Soda would all agree that it couldn't have been a better show. It was my first Eagles show, after waiting over 30 years to finally see one, it was well worth the money. And so was the show in Cincinnati at that price. Those were the only times I've seen them and I will never regret the fact that I spent the money--even tho that same money would of most likely bought about 10 concert tickets for other artists. It was truly a dream come true for me but that being said, I made a vow to never spend that kind of money again for any concert, not even an Eagles concert....well until I almost had a front row ticket dropped in my lap, then I lost my resolve. It didn't work out, so I was able to stick to my word.
Now onto 2011----Ticket prices have increased a bit and the shows have apparently been cut by 1/3. To be truthful, don't mind that the show has been shortened, I understand why maybe they need to, but I do have a problem with the songs that are left. And I really have a problem with the fact that ticket prices HAVE NOT been cut. Did I expect them to be? Truthfully, probably not for the simple fact that I do believe it's all about the money for Irving and the Eagles and not about the fans that have made them what they are today. That disheartens me.
And to add insult to injury, these last couple of weeks, I will admit, have been a bit of an eye opener for me. I truthfully don't feel I'm the only one (some have said so here on the board as well) that is a bit put off by their behavior. The interviews that haven't been exactly nice, the stories about their demands with food & rugs in bathrooms, etc., and then there was the picture. Again, I'm no prude and I've done it myself BUT I truly expect more from these guys than that kind of behavior. Come on, you're a rock star and tho it shouldn't happen and it's not pleasant, don't tell me you're not use to it and the best way to make the press leave you alone is show some decorum-don't give them reason to talk you down and hound you by flipping them off. And when I see members of this board selling their tickets off to concerts because they were expecting a longer show, etc... that speaks volumes to me. JMO tho---again, what do I know.
As for the shortened setlist---I couldn't agree more with what FP posted here a few post back... It does seem to have almost become the Don & Joe show with special guest Timothy B Schmit on bass & Glenn Frey on guitar and co-vocals. Not acceptable FOR ME. That's not to say that others are or will be perfectly ok with that.
I will ALWAYS love these guys, after 35+ years, how can I not? And after spending a big chunk on my allowance as a child/teen on albums & posters and my adult life on memorabilia, tickets, programs, etc... I think I've earned the right to speak my mind and let them know I'm disappointed in them right now.
Again, I will agree with FP, maybe it's time to step away if it's become such a chore to do a decent show for a decent price and deal with the press and public.
I'll step down from my now and apologize if I have offended anyone or have been out of line in my opinion.