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EAGLES - Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill – extend the band’s “Hotel California” Tour with additional 2023 shows set for Jacksonville, Florida; an encore performance in Tampa, Florida; Columbia, South Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; Greensboro, North Carolina; and Newark, New Jersey. 

A limited number of VIP packages, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise, parking & more go on sale Thursday, January 12th at 10 AM local time. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13th at 10 AM local time. For more information visit   eagles.com/events.

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Eagles Reveal ‘The Long Goodbye’ Final Tour Dates

Steely Dan will open dates on the legendary band's last run after more than half a century of road work.

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UPDATE (Oct. 25): This article has been updated to include six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13, 2024.

After more than half a century of crisscrossing the globe to spread the warm smell of colitas, the Eagles have announced the dates for their final tour . Dubbed “The Long Goodbye,” the trek will feature fellow Rock and Roll Hall of famers Steely Dan opening up the shows, which are slated to kick off Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” read a statement from the group. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful.”

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“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle,” the band continued in its announcement, noting that the farewell run is still in the planning stages, with more dates to be announced at a later time. “We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round… The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

For the six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13 next year, pre-sale starts on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and general on-sale is Friday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. local time.

Sept. 7 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Sept. 8 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Sept. 11 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden

Sept. 13 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden

Sept. 16 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Sept. 17 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena

Oct. 5 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 6 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 9 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 10 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 13 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

Oct. 15 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena

Oct. 17 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Nov. 2 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Nov. 4 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Nov. 7 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center

Nov. 9 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena

Nov. 14 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena

Nov. 17 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center

Nov. 18 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center

Jan. 5 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

Jan. 6 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

Jan. 19 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center

Feb. 2 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center

Feb. 16 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center

March 1 — Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live

March 8 — Chicago, IL @ United Center

March 13 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena

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Eagles Add 2023 “Hotel California” Tour Dates

Concerts Added in Portland, Oregon; San Jose, California; Palm Springs, California; Phoenix, Arizona; and San Diego, California

Featuring the ‘hotel california’ album in its entirety, with accompanying orchestra & choir, plus full greatest hits set, tickets on sale friday, october 28 th  @ 10:00 am local time.

Don Henley, Joe Walsh,  and  Timothy B. Schmit , with  Vince Gill  – extends the band’s  “Hotel California” Tour  with 2023 shows in February and March set for Portland, Oregon; San Jose, California; Phoenix, Arizona; San Diego, California and the Grand Opening concert at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. Tickets for the “Hotel California” 2023 Tour, produced by Live Nation, go on sale  Friday, October 28 th  at  10 AM  local time through  Ticketmaster . 

“HOTEL CALIFORNIA” 2023 TOUR DATES :

Sunday, Feb. 19                   Portland, OR                       Moda Center

Tuesday, Feb. 21                 San Jose, CA                        SAP Center

Friday, Feb. 24                    Palm Springs, CA               Acrisure Arena

Wednesday, Mar. 1            Phoenix, AZ                         Footprint Center

Friday, Mar. 3                     San Diego, CA                      Pechanga Arena

 Each concert will feature  ‘Hotel California,’  performed live in its entirety from start to finish, accompanied by an orchestra and choir.  After a short intermission the band will perform a full set of their greatest hits.  All shows will begin at 8 PM .

Presales are available starting Thursday, October 27 th  at 10:00 AM local time. A limited number of VIP packages, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise, parking & more, will be available.  Check  Eagles.com  for complete tour and ticket information.  

The Eagles kicked off the “Hotel California” concerts in 2019 in Las Vegas to rave reviews and critical acclaim. To date, the Eagles have performed more than 70 sold-out shows, including five nights at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City, four nights at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, four nights at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, three concerts at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, three nights at the Forum in Los Angeles, and multiple nights in Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Nashville, TN, San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Seattle, WA, St. Paul, MN, and Toronto, ON.

“From the title track — a 6 1/2-minute flamenco-reggae ballad— to the elegiac closer ‘The Last Resort,’ it’s consummately performed…”   – Los Angeles Times

“The band performed the album from front to back, following with a blazing greatest hits set that had the audience at the sold-out arena constantly on its feet…With no exception, the songs have aged well, but how could they fail with the Eagles’ five-part harmony and five guitar-approach… (Henley’s) voice sounded as strong and pliant as it ever has, easily hitting the highest of notes, while retaining his trademark huskiness.”   – Billboard

“By now the orchestra has been joined by a choir. The Eagles’ sound, with its glowing harmonies, barely needs them, but they add to the sense of occasion – and the delight of the crowd. I’ve never seen so many songs receive a standing ovation.”   – Daily Mail

“…the Eagles spent more than 2 hours and 40 minutes on stage performing most of the best-known songs in their oeuvre, their voices sounding as robust as they did half their lifetimes ago. And the show was all the best adjectives you can think of — exhilarating, breathtaking, stunning, magical, triumphant.”   – Charlotte Observer

“It was a soulful, technically brilliant concert, with state-of-the-art sound engineering, wonderful performances and beautiful visuals presented on a giant screen behind the musicians.”

-Buffalo News

And it was…sublime. Eagles have long had a knack for precise, recording-perfect performances, and playing “Hotel California” was perhaps the finest exposition of that. The sound mix was pristine, the vocal harmonies were rich…”   – Oakland Press

“Everyone in the arena seemed to leap to their feet and start applauding at once. For a split-second I actually felt my eyes start to mist up. It was just so overwhelming, the power of (Henley’s) voice, the beauty of the song, the majestic-ness of the symphony, the thickness of the nostalgia hanging in the air.”   – Charlotte Observer

“What made the “Hotel California” portion of Thursday’s set so stunning was just how airtight the Eagles sounded… The “Hotel California” portion of the set was near perfection – a tight, 50-minute showcase of musicality that would have been worth the price of admission alone. But the night was far from over.”   – Cleveland Plain Dealer

Hotel California  is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times Platinum by the RIAA. After its release in 1976, it topped the charts and won two GRAMMY Awards for “New Kid in Town” and “Hotel California.”  Several of the songs from the album have never been performed since the original “Hotel California” tour.  The band’s  Their Greatest Hits 1971-1977  is the best-selling U.S. album in history, with the RIAA certifying the collection at 38-times Platinum. 

In today’s faddish, fractured, rock landscape, the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre, cementing the band’s role as enduring musical icons. As the best-selling American band of the ’70s, and one of the top-selling acts of all time, the Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six #1 albums and topped the singles charts five times. They have won six GRAMMY® Awards, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, in their first year of eligibility, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016.  

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The Eagles Announce New 2023 ‘Hotel California’ Tour Dates

The Eagles aren't done yet. The legendary rock band (including Vince Gill ) have announced a new batch of tour dates featuring the iconic Hotel California album.

Six additional  Hotel California Tour dates have been tacked on to the 2023 calendar, bringing the total to 12, plus one non-tour show in California on Feb. 17.

The run is (for now) scheduled to end on April 7, but fans could be forgiven for hoping even more dates will be added.

Per our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock , the Hotel California Tour started in 2019 and paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 they picked back up with an aggressive slate of shows.

Don Henley ,  Joe Walsh  and  Timothy B. Schmit  will lead Gill and the rest of the touring band, orchestra and choir through the full Hotel California album (1976) and then greatest hits.

Deacon Frey will not be present for the shows. In April, the son of the late Glenn Frey stepped away from the band to pursue his own music. This tightens the band up to a four piece.

Tickets for these new Hotel California Tour dates will go on sale Jan. 13 at 10AM local time.

Eagles' 2023 Hotel California Tour Dates:

Feb. 19 — Portland, Ore. @ Moda Center Feb. 21 — San Jose, Calif. @ SAP Center at San Jose Feb. 24 — Palm Springs, Calif. @ Acrisure Arena Feb. 25 — Palm Springs, Calif. @ Acrisure Arena March 1 — Phoenix, Ariz. @ Footprint Center March 3 — San Diego, Calif. @ Pechanga Arena San Diego March 25 — Jacksonville, Fla. @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena March 28 — Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena March 30 — Columbia, S.C. @ Colonial Life Arena April 1 — Knoxville, Tenn. @ Thompson-Boling Arena April 4 — Greensboro, N.C. @ Greensboro Coliseum April 7 — Newark, N.U. @ Prudential Center

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The Eagles , one of the most successful and longest-running acts in the history of popular music, have announced the first of what they say are their “final” tour dates. After 52 years, more than a thousand concerts and over 150 million albums sold, the group has announced the initial 13 dates of their final farewell tour, beginning on Sept. 7 in New York, with more to be added.

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The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed.

But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.  So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up.

With love and gratitude,

Sept. 7 in New York, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden

Sept. 11 in Boston, Mass. at TD Garden

Sept. 16 in Newark, N.J. at Prudential Center

Sept. 20 in Belmont Park, N.Y. at UBS Arena

Oct. 5 in Denver, Colo. at Ball Arena

Oct. 9 in Indianapolis, Ind. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 13 in Detroit, Mich. at Little Caesars Arena

Oct. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Nov. 2 in Atlanta, Ga. at State Farm Arena

Nov. 7 in Charlotte, N.C. at Spectrum Center

Nov. 9 Raleigh, N.C. at PNC Arena

Nov. 14 in Lexington, Ky. at Rupp Arena

Nov. 17 in St. Paul, Minn. at Xcel Energy Center

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The first additional show is set for Jacksonville, Florida on March 25.

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Don Henley , Joe Walsh , Timothy B. Schmit, and Vince Gill will extend the Eagles’ “Hotel California” Tour with additional 2023 shows set for Jacksonville, Florida (Mar. 25); an encore performance in Tampa, Florida (Mar. 28); Columbia, South Carolina (Mar. 30); Knoxville, Tennessee (Apr. 1); Greensboro, North Carolina (Apr. 4); and Newark, New Jersey (Apr. 7).

Tickets for the “Hotel California” 2023 Tour, produced by Live Nation, go on sale Friday, January 13 at 10 AM local time through Ticketmaster.

Each concert will feature Hotel California , performed live in its entirety from start to finish, accompanied by an orchestra and choir. After a short intermission, the band will perform a full set of their greatest hits. All shows will begin at 8 PM.

Presales are available starting Thursday, January 12, starting at 10:00 AM local time. A limited number of VIP packages, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise, parking, and more, will be available.

The Eagles kicked off the “Hotel California” concerts in 2019 in Las Vegas to rave reviews and critical acclaim. To date, the Eagles have performed 77 sold-out shows, including five nights at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City, four nights at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, four nights at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, TX, three concerts at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, three nights at the Forum in Los Angeles, and multiple nights in Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Nashville, TN, San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Seattle, WA, St. Paul, MN, and Toronto, ON.

Hotel California is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times Platinum by the RIAA. After its release in 1976, it topped the charts and won two Grammy Awards for “New Kid in Town” and “Hotel California.” Several of the songs from the album have never been performed since the original “Hotel California” tour.

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The band, which performed a “farewell” tour in 2003, will begin what’s billed as a last run of dates in September.

By Ben Sisario

Eagles are touring for the last time. Again.

The band, whose country-tinged rock hits in the 1970s like “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane” made it one of the biggest-selling acts of all time, announced the Long Goodbye on Thursday, booked as the group’s final tour.

The tour — featuring the core Eagles members Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, along with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey (whose father was Glenn Frey, an original Eagle) — is set to open at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 7. That is the first of an initial batch of 13 dates mostly on the East Coast through Nov. 17, with Steely Dan as the opening act. In a statement, the Eagles floated the possibility of longer runs at each venue, saying they would “perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands.” The tour is expected to continue into 2025.

As longtime Eagles fans know, this is not the first time the band has signaled a sunset run. Back in 2003, it embarked on a tour called Farewell I . But there is good reason to believe they may be nearing the end. Glenn Frey, one of the group’s founding members, died in 2016 . Henley, the only member from its founding in 1971 who is still in the band, is 75; in an appearance before a Congressional committee in 2020 about copyright law, he said he was “in the final chapter of my career.” (Or maybe not. Bob Dylan, who is 82, is on a tour planned into 2024 , and the 86-year-old blues guitar hero Buddy Guy is on his own goodbye outing.)

Farewell tours have a way of winding on for years, and can be huge moneymakers. Kiss did its first in 2000 and has had more than a dozen tours since then; its End of the Road Tour started in 2019 and has dates booked through December. Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour began in 2018 and is set to finally conclude this weekend in Sweden, with at least $910 million in ticket sales, according to Billboard.

Among others now on their self-described final tours are Aerosmith, Foreigner, the punk band NOFX and Dead & Company, featuring original members of the Grateful Dead with John Mayer.

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The Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye’ Farewell Tour Dates, Steely Dan to Support

The Eagles have just announced a series of 2023 tour dates, the first on their The Long Goodbye farewell tour. Fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act Steely Dan have been tabbed as support for the fall run.

Much like Deep Purple 's own The Long Goodbye tour, the trek does not have a set end date, though The Eagles are expected to be on the road through 2025 and will "perform as many shows in each marker at their audience demands," per a press release.

The band is currently comprised of Don Henley , Joe Walsh , Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey.

The first batch of dates features a total of 13 stops between Sept. 7 and Nov. 17, all of which can be seen further down the page.

Reflecting on their massively successful 50-plus year career and the upcoming farewell jaunt, The Eagles released the following statement:

The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on. With love and gratitude, The Eagles

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The Eagles 2023 Tour Dates With Steely Dan

Sept. 07 — New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden Sept. 11 — Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden Sept. 16 — Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, N.Y. @ UBS Arena Oct. 05 — Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena Oct. 09 — Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 13 — Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena Oct. 17 — Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Nov. 02 — Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena Nov. 07 — Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center Nov. 09 — Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena Nov. 14 — Lexington, Ky. @ Rupp Arena Nov. 17 — St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center

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The Eagles have extended their ongoing Hotel California Tour, which started in 2019, with an additional six new dates in 2023.

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Kicking off on March 25 in Jacksonville, Florida, the new shows will run through April 7 in Newark, New Jersey, and follow the band’s current dates scheduled for February through March 2023.

Originally launched in 2019, the Hotel California Tour was stopped in 2020 due to the pandemic before resuming again in 2021.

Continuing from the previous tour, the upcoming shows will feature a performance of the classic 1976 album in its entirety, accompanied by a choir and orchestra as a celebration of the recent 45th anniversary of the album in 2021.

The second half of the show features a greatest hits set, including hits “ Take It Easy ,” “Take It to the Limit,” and “ Seven Bridges Road ,” among others.

Eagles band members Don Henley,  Joe Walsh , and Timothy B. Schmit will also be joined by special guest Vince Gill, who has toured with the band on previous dates.

Eagles Hotel California 2023 Tour Dates:

Eagles, ‘Hotel California’ 2023 Tour Dates (newly announced in bold) Feb. 17 – Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley Casino Feb. 19 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center Feb. 21 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center Feb. 24 – Palm Springs, CA @ Acrisure Arena Feb. 25 – Palm Springs, CA @ Acrisure Arena March 1 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center March 3 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena March 25 – Jacksonville, FL @ Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena March 28 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena March 30 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena April 1 – Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena April 4 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum April 7 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

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Eagles – Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit, with Vince Gill – brings its Hotel California 2023 Tour to Acrisure Arena, as its Grand Opening Concert.

The performance date replaces the previously announced show date of January 18.

The show features the entire “Hotel California” album, accompanied by orchestra and choir, followed by an additional set of the band’s greatest hits. In today’s faddish, fractured, rock landscape, Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre, cementing the band’s role as enduring musical icons. As the best-selling American band of the ’70s, and one of the top-selling acts of all time, Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six No. 1 albums, and topped the singles charts five times. They have won six GRAMMY® Awards, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, in their first year of eligibility, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016. Hotel California is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times Platinum by the RIAA.

Tickets for “Hotel California” 2023 Tour, produced by Live Nation, are onsale now   at www.ticketmaster.com , the official ticket seller of Acrisure Arena.

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Vince Gill Expected To Take On Extra Duties for Eagles Hotel California 2023 Tour

by Paul Cashmere on January 24, 2023

Eagles “new guys”, country superstar Vince Gill, is expected to absorb additional spotlight duties when Eagles ‘Hotel California’ tour resumes in Portland in February.

Vince Gill joined Eagles in 2017 in place of the late Glenn Frey along with Glenn’s son Deacon but the two divided vocal duties. Deacon left Eagles in 2022.

On the last show of 2022, Vince took lead for ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Try and Love Again’, ‘Take It To The Limit’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ and ‘Heartache Tonight’. Deacon had been singing lead of his dad’s songs ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Already Gone’, ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ and ‘Tequila Sunrise’. Vince picked up three of the songs with ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’ going to Timothy B. Schmit.

The 2023 dates are still three weeks away and at this stage it is unclear if Eagles will stick to the format or modify the set.

Hotel California Hotel California New Kid in Town Life in the Fast Lane Wasted Time Wasted Time (Reprise) Victim of Love Pretty Maids All in a Row Try and Love Again The Last Resort

Greatest Hits Seven Bridges Road Take It Easy Peaceful Easy Feeling One of These Nights Take It to the Limit Witchy Woman In the City I Can’t Tell You Why Lyin’ Eyes Tequila Sunrise Life’s Been Good The Boys of Summer Funk #49 Heartache Tonight

Encore: Rocky Mountain Way Desperado Already Gone Best of My Love

Eagles ‘Hotel California’ 2023 Tour Dates: 02/17 — Lincoln, CA @ The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort 02/19 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center 02/21 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center at San Jose 02/24 — Palm Springs, CA @ Acrisure Arena 02/25 — Palm Springs, CA @ Acrisure Arena 03/01 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center 03/03 — San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego 03/25 — Jacksonville, FL @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 03/28 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena 03/30 — Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena 04/01 — Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena 04/04 — Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum 04/07 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

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The show was awesome! He played (for 2-1/2 hrs) all his hits and even some new ones. Vince is one heck of a guitar player and quite the songwriter! His slow songs just go right thru you and his up tempo ones make you want to dance! His vocals are like no other and he is sweet and funny and just a very humble man. Don’t pass up the chance to see him!

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Awesome as usual!!! Great entertainer. Sang a long time and really showed off for us❣️ Loved him at this venue! He’s so humble for such an awesome talent!!! We’ve always loved Vince and he’s never let us down! We had a great time!

Vince never lets ya down when you’re craving a great concert with a great icon and truly genuine man/ entertainer! He is simply one of the very best all around talented musicians I’m aware of!! He put on a fantastic show at the Arvest (Midland) venue in KCMO August 15th. We went with confidence that Vince would amaze us once again and he followed through and beyond! We couldn’t be happier with his performance!!

I do want to mention that I tripped going down the steps in the upper balcony bc it was SO dark. Either an usher should be available with flashlights in each area or tiny lights could be installed under the stair seating areas guiding you down the isles. There are also no railings to hold onto while going up and down the balcony seating areas so I accidentally put my hand on peoples’ knees and shoulders for balance.

I totally understand that you don’t want to change anything about the beauty of this venue but I believe there is a way to make it safer in the seating/ isle areas while keeping the integrity of the venue.

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How To Buy Eagles Concert Tickets For What May Be Their Last Tour Ever

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Get ready to “take it easy,” because the iconic and beloved soft rock ensemble, the Eagles, are performing live in Las Vegas at Sphere for a five-month residency. Fans can see them between September 2024 and January 2025, during which time they’ll perform a total of 20 concerts. The shows are taking place on Fridays and Saturdays spread across 10 weekends.

Hell is apparently still frozen over, because the Eagles are back on tour. Here's how to get Eagles ... [+] concert tickets.

The performances are open to all ages, so if you want to introduce the next generation of music lovers in your home to the long-running rock band, now is the time to do it. Indeed, this may be your last chance to check into “Hotel California,” since the Eagles’ final tour, The Long Goodbye , appears to have ended earlier this year (though a press release did note that the tour might extend into 2025). Here’s everything we know about how to buy Eagles concert tickets right now.

How To Get Tickets For The Best Concerts In 2024

How to get taylor swift tickets in 2024, where to buy tickets to eagles’ live in concert at sphere.

There are plenty of options to snag tickets to the Eagles’ Las Vegas residency on a variety of ticketing platforms, with some even offering suite reservations for a more luxurious concert experience.

How To Get Eagles Concert Tickets On Ticketmaster

The band links out to Ticketmaster on their official website, so this is a great place to start looking for tickets. Unfortunately, tickets are sold out for several dates but those that are still available start around $303—and these seats offer a limited view of the Sphere screen, but full view of the band and stage, according to Ticketmaster.

The platform also offers a suite reservation option for each concert date. Suite perks include “best-in-house box seats and an unforgettable view” for groups up to 24 people and a food and beverage package. Prices start at $25,000 and go up to $40,000.

How To Get Eagles Concert Tickets On StubHub

Prices on StubHub are slightly cheaper than Ticketmaster, starting at $268. There are plenty of tickets available for each date.

How To Get Eagles Concert Tickets On SeatGeek

SeatGeek starting price is slightly less than that of StubHub’s, with tickets beginning around $260. There is currently availability for every concert.

How To Get Eagles Concert Tickets On Vivid Seats

Prices start at $263 on Vivid Seats , with better deals available for December shows.

When Do Eagles Tickets Go On Sale?

Tickets for the Eagles’ Las Vegas residency went on sale back in June , so head on over to your favorite ticketing platform before everything is gone. While several dates are sold out on Ticketmaster, all dates are currently available on StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats.

How Much Are Eagles Tickets?

General tickets start around $260-$300, depending on which platform you buy from, but prices go way up if you reserve a suite (available on Ticketmaster). Those packages begin at $25,000.

A good rule of thumb is the closer you are to the stage, the more expensive your ticket will be, especially if you have an unobstructed view. Some seats at the Las Vegas venue have a limited view of the Sphere screen, so keep that in mind when deciding where to sit.

Some ticket resellers offer better deals if you buy two or more seats at once—that's why it’s a good idea to coordinate with your group and buy the tickets in bulk rather than everyone buying their own ticket.

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Who Are The Current Band Members On The Eagles Tour?

When you see the Eagles perform live at Sphere Las Vegas, get ready to watch Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey live “in the fast lane.”

Frey is the son of Glenn Frey , a founding member of the band who passed away at the age of 67 in 2016. Deacon joined the band after his father died to continue his legacy.

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Ultimate guide to The Eagles concerts at Footprint Center in Phoenix this weekend

The Eagles had to add a second downtown Phoenix date when the Long Goodbye Tour comes through town in January 2024.

That’s how high demand was for tickets to what could be the last two opportunities you’ll ever have to see some version of the Eagles on a Valley stage (depending on how many legs their farewell tour ends up having).

The Eagles last played Phoenix in March 2023 when  the Hotel California Tour hit Footprint Center.

The band is back for two shows this week, Friday, Jan. 19, and Saturday, Jan. 20. Here's everything you need to know before you go to the Eagles farewell tour in Phoenix, including where to park, the clear bag policy and what to expect from the concert.

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Who is in the Eagles for the Long Goodbye tour?

Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit are joined by country legend Vince Gill and Glenn Frey's kid Deacon on the Eagles' Long Goodbye Tour.

Where is the Eagles concert in Arizona?

The Eagles Long Goodbye Tour is playing two nights at Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., in downtown Phoenix.

Can I still buy tickets to the Eagles farewell tour in Phoenix?

Verified resale tickets are available at ticketmaster.com .

How much are Eagles tickets in Phoenix?

As on Monday, Jan. 15, verified resale tickets for the Eagles concert Friday, Jan. 19, at Footprint Center ranged from $285-$7,500, at ticketmaster.com .

Verified resale tickets for Saturday, Jan. 20, ranged from $225-$2,450.

What time should I arrive for the Eagles' Phoenix concert?

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

Who is playing with the Eagles on the Long Goodbye Tour?

The Eagles will be joined by fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan.

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Can I bring water or food to Footprint Center?

No outside food, beverages, coolers, bottles or cans may be brought into Footprint Center, although one sealed plastic water bottle is allowed per guest for Suns, Mercury and Rattlers games. Sealed water bottles may be prohibited for select concerts. 

Children's items such as baby bottles and formula will be allowed.

Is Footprint Center heated?

According to its website, Footprint Center "maintains certain temperatures during all events." These temperatures are determined event by event.

Footprint Center bag policy: Can you bring a purse or backpack?

Standard backpacks are not permitted inside Footprint Center. 

Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses and diaper bags that have the appearance of a standard backpack and media backpacks are allowed as long as they meet the NBA bag-size requirements of 14 by 14 by 6 inches.

Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines. Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches can use Evolv express entry lanes for quickest entry. 

What is prohibited at Footprint Center for concerts?

The following items are not allowed inside Footprint Center for concerts:

• Backpacks (with the exception of single-compartment drawstring bags that meet the NBA bag-size requirements and media backpacks that have been screened at the media entrance. Purses and diaper bags are allowed provided that they meet the size requirements.
• Bottles, cans and coolers.
•  Video and recording devices including Go Pros & Google glasses.
• Illegal substances.
• Laser pointers.
• Outside food and beverages.
• Whistles, horns or other noise makers.
• Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).
• Computers and laptops. 
• Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guest is in seats.
• Selfie sticks.
• Offensive clothing or masks.

Footprint Center reserves the right to amend the above list without notice.

Can I bring a sign to let the Eagles know how much I love them?

Banners and signs are allowed at Footprint Center; they must be constructed of flame-retardant material. Signs must be made of a soft material that can be folded (e.g. poster board or cloth). Banners or signs may not be commercial in nature or obscene, or cause any disturbance to other fans.

Banners and signs must be hand held and may not obstruct the view of other guests or Footprint Center advertising signage or be temporarily or permanently affixed to the building structure. Footprint Center reserves the right to remove any banner or sign. Signs should not be larger than 11 by 17 inches. 

The Eagles Long Goodbye Tour setlist

Here's what the Eagles played both nights in St. Paul, Minnesota, when the tour stopped there in mid-November:

• “Seven Bridges Road”
• “Take It Easy”
• “One of These Nights”
• “Lyin' Eyes”
• “Take It to the Limit”
• “Best of My Love”
• “Witchy Woman”
• “Peaceful Easy Feeling”
• “Tequila Sunrise”
• “In the City”
• ”I Can't Tell You Why”
• “New Kid in Town”
• “Life's Been Good” (Joe Walsh song)
• “Already Gone”
• “The Boys of Summer” (Don Henley song)
• “Funk #49” (James Gang cover)
• “Life in the Fast Lane”
• “Hotel California”
• “Rocky Mountain Way” (Joe Walsh song)
• “Desperado”
• “Heartache Tonight”

Footprint Center is a cashless venue

Cash is not accepted at Footprint Center. Use Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover during your visit.

You can convert cash onto a preloaded Mastercard by visiting one of the venue's reverse ATMs near the Ticket Office or Section 218.

Footprint Center smoking policy

Footprint Center is a smoke-free facility with no designated smoking area outside. Smoking of all kinds including e-cigarettes is prohibited. Guests who fail to comply will be asked to cease smoking. Those continuing to violate the policy will be ejected, so you do not want to take it to that limit.

Footprint Center reentry policy

Reentry is not available for any games, concerts, or events at Footprint Center.

Footprint Center lost and found

Contact a Footprint Center staff member for assistance. Found items may be turned in to the Guest Services Office. Guests may also call the Footprint Center Security department at 602-379-2055.

First aid at the Eagles concert

In the event of an emergency, notify any Footprint Center representative or uniformed police officer to ensure that emergency personnel are notified.

Paramedics and EMTs are present during all events at Footprint Center. First aid is lon the main concourse across from Section 116.

Footprint Center parking

Footprint Center has more than 700 parking spaces, including parking for guests with disabilities. Parking prices vary by event. Call the Footprint Center Parking Office at 602-379-2003 for specific information.

You can purchase parking at Footprint Center and nearby lots in advance at parkwhiz.com .

Footprint Center driving directions

Footprint Center is at 201 E. Jefferson St. in downtown Phoenix.

If you're coming from north Phoenix/Scottsdale:

Take State Route 51 south to Interstate 10 East interchange. Exit I-10 at Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Footprint Center.

If you're coming from west/southwest Phoenix:

Take Interstate 10 East to Seventh Avenue exit. Turn right on Seventh Avenue to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Footprint Center is on the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.

If you're coming from east Phoenix :

Take Loop 202 west to I-10 west. Take I-10 west to Seventh Street exit. Turn left on Seventh Street to Washington Street. Turn right on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Footprint Center.

If you're coming from northwest Phoenix/ Glendale:

Take Interstate 17 south to Jefferson Street. Turn left on Jefferson Street to First Street. Footprint is on the corner of Jefferson Street and First Street.

If you're coming from the East Valley :

Take I-10 west to Washington/Jefferson Street. Turn left on Washington Street to Third Street. Turn left on Third Street to Footprint Center.

Valley Metro light rail to Footprint Center

In partnership with Valley Metro light rail, Footprint Center and the Phoenix Suns have established the Rail Ride Event program, which allows guests who purchase a ticket to an event at Footprint Center to ride Valley Metro light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event.

Valley Metro will recognize Footprint Center event tickets as valid light rail fare on the day of the event for four hours prior to the start of the event through the end of the transit day.

Two important things to know:

• You must have your event ticket on your person when riding light rail and must show your ticket to a fare inspector upon request. Failure to show a valid ticket can result in fines ranging from $50 to $500.
• Footprint Center event tickets are good for light rail only; they are not valid as bus fare.

Is park and ride available?

Here's a list of Valley Metro park and ride lots:

Phoenix:  19th and Dunlap avenues, 19th and Montebello avenues, 19th Avenue and Camelback Road, Seventh Avenue and Camelback Road, Central Avenue and Camelback Road and 38th and Washington streets.

Tempe:  Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard, McClintock Drive and Apache Boulevard, Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard.

Mesa:  Sycamore and Main Street; Mesa Drive and Main Street; Gilbert Road and Main Street.

Where are Uber and Lyft at Footprint Center?

There are four recommended pickup/dropoff spots for ride shares: First and Jefferson streets (Footprint Center Plaza); Second Street (The Ryan); Third Street (Phoenix Convention Center) and Jefferson Street (Hotel Palomar/Arrogant Butcher).

Reach the reporter at  [email protected]  or 602-444-4495. Follow him on Twitter  @ EdMasley .

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How a classic casino figures into the Eagles’ Vegas history

Joe Walsh showed up unexpectedly, alongside Drew Carey, for a late-night jam session.

It wasn’t quite the Hotel California. But a member of the Eagles once jammed at the hotel Riviera.

It was the mid-’90s, when the Lon Bronson Band were lords of the manor and Steve Schirripa (yes, the “Sopranos” and “Blue Bloods” actor) was burning through the hotel’s $2 million-per-year lounge budget as entertainment director.

Bronson’s band performed well past midnight every Monday at the since-demolished hotel’s Le Bistro Lounge. On at least a couple of occasions, Joe Walsh showed up unexpectedly, alongside Drew Carey.

The two were friends. Walsh usually played Carey’s season wrap party for his network TV show in L.A. The guitar great occasionally joined Carey’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway” live shows at the MGM Grand.

And Carey was friends with Bronson, whose band opened for Walsh at his L.A. parties.

On these nights at the Riv, Walsh took the stage unannounced and grabbed Jimmy McIntosh’s guitar. McIntosh in turn took a backup guitar, and the two jammed for the thrilled late-night crowd.

“He and I had these little guitar exchanges, back and forth, and it was a lot of fun,” McIntosh says. “He was really nice, funny. He’s an amazing musician, and the Eagles are just an incredible band.”

This remains true. The Eagles are opening their residency at the Sphere on Friday and Saturday. The series continues on select weekends through Jan. 25, over 20 dates.

Walsh’s arrival

A highly regarded, veteran Vegas musician, McIntosh is also a longtime music educator, a history of rock instructor at UNLV since 1989. He co-authored the 2010 tome “Rock ’n’ Roll Origins and Innovators” with fellow UNLV College of Fine Arts Vice Dean Tim Jones, a former professor of music.

This book is such a rocker that Ronnie Wood’s artwork is the cover. The updated version is still the text for McIntosh’s course.

He teaches from experience when analyzing rock music. McIntosh is an Eagles expert.

“You start with wonderful songwriting, then add great vocals and some talented musicianship,” he says. “But you have to have the songs, to begin with. If you don’t have the songs, you don’t have anything.”

McIntosh recalls the Eagles’ distinct marriage of differing styles in their early 1970s development.

“They had their own kind of California sound, and worked with a guy who was kind of a footnote, but really important, Gram Parsons,” McIntosh says. “He joined the Byrds at one point. He introduced country music to the rock scene in those days. Grateful Dead had those influences, the Byrds, and the Eagles were influenced by him.” (Parsons was also co-founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers, who performed at the ill-fated Altamont Free Concert in 1969. He died of a drug-alcohol overdose in September 1973.)

The arrival of Walsh in 1975 gave the Eagles a more traditional rock sound. Their first album with Walsh in the lineup, “Hotel California,” is among the most acclaimed and successful in rock history. The album has sold 32 million units.

“At that point, they had been more of a vocal band, and they weren’t as strong in the rock sense,” McIntosh says. “When they added him, that gave them much more of a rock element.”

‘Hugely important’

Walsh, Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey — the son of the late Glenn Frey — form the Eagles’ lineup for the Sphere.

“They’ve added so much. They have Vince Gill on guitar, and he’s a wonderful musician,” McIntosh says. “I mean, that guy’s better than most people realize. He’s kind of a virtuoso guitar player.”

Having shared the lounge stage with one Eagle, McIntosh is not surprised to see the band taking over the $2.3 billion wonder.

“They are just hugely important. You could argue that the Eagles and Beach Boys, historically, are the most important American bands,” he says. “Their songwriting, their harmonies have influenced so many other bands. With the Eagles, you just feel the performance is going to be perfect.”

John Katsilometes’ column runs daily in the A section. His “PodKats!” podcast can be found at reviewjournal.com/podcasts . Contact him at [email protected]. Follow @johnnykats on X, @JohnnyKats1 on Instagram.

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