How Many Eagles-related events have you gone to?

[sodascouts]

I love reading about all these experiences! scottside, I too am jealous that you not only got to see early Eagles, but early Glenn solo shows as well. I can only imagine what it was like!

[Brooke]

Wow, I'm so jealous of all of you that have gotten to go to so many Eagles related events! That is wonderful!

My hubby and I went to see them back in the mid 70's in St. Louis. Probably about 76 or 77. We were in nosebleed and that's about all I can remember other than that they did lots of loitering on stage! No big show. Just them singing and playing their songs.

Then there's a big gap until the next time (too poor, kids, life) which was in 2002 in Ames, IA.

Then in St. Louis-2003.

Then I became an obsessed Don fan and went to see him solo in 2004.

I'm waaaaay over due for another!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

This is a great thread. It is always fun to live through other’s experiences when you aren’t able to be there in person. This kinda reminds me of another thread that I really enjoyed called How Did You Become a Fan of the Eagles/a specific Eagle? that was started a while back. Here is a link to the thread for anyone who is interested.

https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/foru...read.php?t=311

I mentioned this thread not too long ago in the New Kid in Town thread. It would be great if some of our newer members share their experiences with us. Anyway, back to this topic, here's mine:

EAGLES

As I’ve mentioned often times before, I was a diehard Eagles fan from the very beginning in 1972. Unfortunately, I was a very poor diehard Eagles fan, and could never have afforded those concert tickets that cost around $15.00 back in the ‘70’s. Of course, then there was the 14 year vacation. I’ll never get over not making it to one of the HFO shows, but I was very busy traveling for my job at the time, and just could never synch up my schedule to get to a show.

Finally, my first show was in 2003 when the guys opened their Farewell 1 concert in my hometown of Richmond, Va. I had sucky seats, but I didn’t care. I was thrilled to finally get to see this band live after over 30 years of being a fan.

Then, in March 2005, I attended another show in Hampton, Va. My seat was a bit better this time around – floor level about 2/3’s of the way back. In the summer of 2005, the band announced the California tour dates. As Soda mentioned, at the time these dates were announced, there was a real question about whether or not this would be their last tour. I decided that I’d better go ahead and take in one more show before they called it quits for good. It worked out because I was planning a trip to California in October anyway. So I got a 3rd row center seat for the Oakland show. This is when Glenn chose me once and for all. I simply got captivated by the man that night. So much so that when I returned home, I had severe PEW/PGW and decided that I’d better go back to California for one more show. Karen Z had been to the Bakersfield show in CA a couple of weeks before, and felt pretty much the same way. So, we decided, what the crap – let’s do it. We began our search for the best tickets we could find, and found tickets to the Sacramento show in November. This is where I first met Soda and PLS, as well. We all had a great, fun, totally shallow weekend!

In the spring of 2006, I considered going to London to see a show. GEF was even kind enough to offer me a free ticket, but the cheapest airfare I could find was around $1,300.00. As much as I wanted to go, I opted out of making that trip.

Even though it wasn’t a concert, I went to the CMAs in November with Soda and DonFan to see them perform, taking advantage of the fact that I have an aunt in Nashville who I needed to visit.

Unfortunately, after Sacramento in November, 2005, I didn’t see another Eagles show until a few weeks ago (May 200 in Charlottesville. Karen Z and I had vowed to be present when Molly took in her first Eagles show, and it worked out perfectly since the 5-star ILAA tickets for that show were a bargain price of $495.00. Again, it was a great time spent with wonderful friends and the first ILAA experience for all of us. Then, of course, I took my niece to the Hardrock show in Myrtle Beach last weekend. In addition, to my niece and nephew, I got to attend the show and spend time with some great people – Soda, DonFan, and her daughter.

So, that also makes seven Eagles shows for me. My niece and nephew are still psyched after Myrtle Beach, so we have launched a search for tickets to the Verizon Center show in D.C. at the end of July Hopefully, we will be able to attend that one. After that, I am swearing off any more shows until the fall. I’d like to maybe take in just one fall show.

JOE

I was lucky enough to go to Joe’s solo show at the Borgata in Atlantic City last August. I was very bombed that I was unable to get to a James Gang show in 2006, so I was especially glad that I was able to see this. Joe was terrific, and the show was worth every penny.

DON

I have never seen Don perform solo so this one is still on my wish list. I was considering going to see him in Aspen in 2006, but the airfare was outrageous, so I didn’t do it. Then, I thought I was going to be able to go to Atlantic City in 2007, but I couldn’t make that either. As I said, seeing Don solo is definitely very high on my ‘To Do’ list.

TIMOTHY

Since Tim makes very few public appearances, I've never seen him perform except for the Eagles shows I've attended. However, anytime he wants to change his mind, I'll be most happy to buy a ticket.

GLENN

Well, to quote Soda, “here's where the numbers start piling on” indeed. After Glenn chose me in Oakland – I decided that I needed to go to Pebble Beach. I mentioned this to Soda, and told her that I was definitely considering going. However, fate intervened, and I was unable to join Soda and PLS at Pebble Beach in 2006 because of my job. After their awesome experience, I decided that this was never going to happen again. I WOULD go to Pebble Beach the next year no matter what!

However, to tide us over, Glenn announced dates for his Prelude to Obscurity Tour for the summer of 2006. I met up with a group of fans, including Karen Z, Molly, PLS, Soda, and Zermie, to see 2 shows at Casino Rama in Orilla, Canada. Karen Z, Molly, and I also went to a show at the Borgata in Atlantic City.

During the fall, I was making plans, and getting increasingly excited about Pebble Beach the following February. However, Glenn wasn’t cooperating at all. I was getting very nervous – November had come and gone and Glenn’s name was not on the celebrity golf list for the tournament. Then, December came and went and he was still not listed. I was very disheartened because he apparently was not going to play. Finally, on January 8, 2007 only about 3 weeks before the tournament, Glenn’s name showed up on the list. I was ecstatic as I hurriedly made my last minute travel plans with Soda and PLS. Of course, many of you already have read about what an awesome experience that was for all of us.

In August, 2007, Glenn did the two shows in Niagara Falls that I would not have missed under almost any circumstances. Once again – a totally awesome experience.

Next up was Pebble Beach, 2008 – this time Molly joined Soda, PLS, and me for another mind-blowing Frey adventure. Glenn was a bit more cooperative this time around in that his name showed up on the celebrity golf list in early November.

This past April, I went to Glenn and Deacon’s show at the Roxy in L.A. I hesitated about going, but I am so glad that I decided to go. What a special trip that was - a totally awesome and unique experience.

To summarize:
Eagles = 7
Joe = 1
Glenn = 8

Okay – I’m still a little behind Soda, but I had no idea I had a total of 16 Eagles-related experiences under my belt. I can only say I ain’t done yet!!!!

[Mrs Frey]

Oh, how wonderful, Dreamer, and how beautifully written!

[Glennsallnighter]

I LOVE that story Dreamer. Its great that you have managed to see so much of Glenn over the last few years.


I also think its a great idea that the thread you have posted the link to be resurrected. I'm sure some of the newer members would love to tell us their stories. I'd sure love to hear them!!

[TimothyBFan]

WOW once again--I'm so envious of all of your experiences. I think I just need to win that darn lottery so I to can jet off and follow them around the country! I guess I better get the kids raised and out of here first tho.
Thanks Dreamer for posting that link-I will check it out and put my own insignificant story on there also-long time fan but awfully tame compared to some of the other stories on here.

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm sure its not insignificant at all Willie! We all love to hear each others experiences. I can't wait to hear yours!

[scottside]

The early Eagles shows I attended were very special because I loved the first two albums so much (ON THE BORDER was still months away from being released). Also, during that period of time, probably in late 1973, they played several songs that never appeared on Eagles albums. For instance, Glenn sang "Bad Man" which he cowrote with JD Souther and eventually showed up on Randy's first solo album (and also on the FM soundtrack as a solo Randy track). I know of no version, live or otherwise, that has Glenn as the lead singer except for that one show I saw in December of 1973. Randy also sang a medley of two songs, assumedly written by him called "Oh Darlin'/I Am A Sinner" which never appeared anywhere either. I'm fairly certain "Bad Man" was supposed to be part of ON THE BORDER. I really never understood why it didn't make it.

As for Glenn in 1982, it was really a cool show because it was so very loose. He played in a hall that held about 3500 people. We were a few rows back, but the place was just over half filled. He played only 1 or 2 Eagles songs ("Heartache Tonight" was the only one I can remember), much of NO FUN ALOUD and quite a few covers---"Cool Jerk," the Beatles "I Saw Her Standing There" and a just mesmerizing version of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" which he should've put on one of his solo albums.

My wife and I had discussed attending one of the shows from this tour, but ultimately decided against it because of financial reasons mainly, but also because we were so disgusted back in 2003 when we saw the Eagles last. It's sad the audience can really wreck a show and all its potential memories. I'm hoping that there is a dvd of one of these concerts eventually. Having Farewell 1 at my fingertips to watch whenever we want does make it a bit less desirable to have to battle traffic, crowds, and the high expenses involved going to a show. I think if the Eagles ever played a smaller place (I know...lots of luck), I'd try to go, but we've had it with arena type shows.

[Mrs Frey]

Your experiences sound so exciting, Scottside. How I wish I could see Glenn singing The Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" live. Oh my goodness - it's one of my favourite songs, and the version that he does in medley with "Partytown" (available on GFO) is wonderful.

I see your point regarding arena shows, but watching F1 for me could never be the same as seeing them live, no matter how great the DVD is (and it is). My London experience was undoubtedly the most exciting of my life.

[Glennsallnighter]

That Glenn show that you were at sounds fantastic SS. I'd really love to go to a solo Glenn show.

However I'm with MF on the Arena shows (And I was HaHa). While F1 is an excellent DVD - I've had it on all morning here, for me nothing can replace the anticipation, the joy,the atmosphere, the noise, the fun and the sheer exhileration of seeing the boys live!