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sodascouts
12-03-2011, 08:17 PM
Back from seeing Timothy last night - definitely an enjoyable show! And he had merchandise to boot! I am now the proud owner of an "Expando" T-shirt. I also bought another copy of the album - hey, support the artist!

PLS and I got there about a half an hour before the show only to discover that the place where he was playing was kind of a lounge where there were lots of tables and only a small open area in front of the stage. Most of the tables were either filled or reserved, so instead of being at the stage, PLS and I found ourselves at a table off to the side. I'm not good at estimating distance, but I imagine it was the equivalent of being about sixth row or so.

I was disappointed, but I knew I would enjoy myself anyway. Also, I hoped perhaps someone would stage rush and a few of us at least could stand up front, but no one did. So, I stayed at my table with PLS, sipped a cosmo, and sat back to enjoy the show.

Timothy had requested that the event be non-smoking; apparently he's very sensitive to cigarette smoke. Interesting considering his profession!

The room was pretty full, so the crowd was a decent size. Apparently some of Timothy's old bandmates were in the audience since this place was fairly close to his hometown of Sacramento.

Timothy came out to great applause. He was wearing a white shirt with a brown vest and dark brown pants. He commented as he came to the mike that it was hard for him to walk through the casino because of all the cigarette smoke. Welcome to my world, Tim - I don't smoke or gamble, yet over the past few months, I have had to go to SIX different casinos to see various Eagles play!

He seemed a bit taken aback that there was no one at the stage and said that he should play smaller venues so that he could see people's faces and "connect" with them. I wanted so badly to go up at that point but I wasn't brave enough, and apparently no one else was either!

So, when I saw that people weren't going to go up to the stage, I positioned myself to get a good view of Tim from my table and rocked out in my chair. He sounded great, never missing a note with that pure voice. I gave him standing ovations for "I Can't Tell You Why," "Parachute," and "Secular Praise."

He chatted briefly between songs but didn't talk an awful lot. Usually, songs would get a one-line intro. For instance, "This is a love song" before "Ella Jean" and "What night is this?" before "Friday Night."

Although I knew we weren't supposed to take photos, I snuck out my camera, figuring I would just take one at an opportune moment. Then, I noticed a screen above me and thought I might even sneak a video of one of the songs, like I did for "Parachute" back in Chicago. Because I didn't want to stress about it, I decided I would just record one song and take one picture. I held my camera in my lap and waited for the right time. However, I was cosmically punished for my insolence!

As Tim was doing "White Boy from Sacramento," I dropped my camera! It was dark, the carpet was dark gray, and my camera is black. I couldn't find it anywhere. I spent the rest of the song bending over and peering at the floor, looking all around my chair to no avail. Obviously, it had flown further away somehow. It's a nice camera and I couldn't just leave it on the floor - what if someone stepped on it? So, as Tim moved on to "Keep on Tryin'", I got down on my hands and knees and felt around for my camera on that nasty casino carpet. As the song ended, I finally found it, thank God!

I got back into my chair just as Tim was saying how much fun it was singing and playing with his backing band and how he felt so lucky to be able to do this for a living. I too felt pretty lucky then since I had my camera back, but I also knew I wanted to get my video/photo quick so I could put that sucker away.

I wound up getting a video of "Downtime." I filmed the screen so it's pretty darn good, if I do say so myself! I'll put it up later. The only photo I got sucked, though - sorry guys! I just don't have the magic touch when it comes to photography. Oh well. We saw a professional photographer take a few photos so perhaps those will be posted on the internet.

Finally, Tim said his goodbyes before the encore. I couldn't take it anymore - I rushed the stage. To my delight, after I did so, about twenty other people joined me! If only I had done so earlier! Timothy actually said to us, "That's right, come on up!" when he saw us. Oh well, lesson learned - stage rush at the outset!

Thanks to that burst of bravery, I got to hear Tim's terrific arrangement of "I Don't Want to Hear Any More" and "Love Will Keep Us Alive" up close and personal, center stage, right at his feet. Wonderful!!!!

After he left, I hovered around hoping for the setlist. Hank came out and handed me one. I told him that I'd seen him play with Timothy in Chicago a couple years back and that it was a terrific show, as was this one. He thanked me and also gave PLS a pick. What a nice guy!

And so, with this show, my epic Eagles concert journeys come to an end... for this year at least!

Glennsallnighter
12-03-2011, 09:19 PM
Ooooh, sounds like Timothy was in great form last night Soda. I love the sons he chose to sing, and also the warm way in which he greeted you when you DID make a move to the front of the stage. I'm so glad you had a good night and that your camera wasn't lost or broken. I'm looking forward to seeing your picture and video.

Great that you got some memorabilia and the set list and that PLS got the pick.

And I salute you...... four solo Eagle gigs and the full thing in Vegas in the space of months. You really are a dedicated fan!

Prettymaid
12-03-2011, 09:29 PM
As good as your review is (they always are) the camera incident overshadows everything else! :rofl:I read out loud to Hubby and we both said you are like this generation's Lucille Ball! What a visual that was of you crawling around on the floor during Timothy's show looking for your camera! You are something else Sodascouts, and I mean that in a very good way.

So it sounds like except for not having having a great spot at the stage for the whole show, it turned out pretty good, huh?

TimothyBFan
12-03-2011, 10:13 PM
Sounds like a great show--of course it would be tho! He's just so darn sweet all the time!! Just loves and APPRECIATES his fans and tries to prove it every chance he gets.

Can't wait to see the video and will you take a picture of the setlist and post it? I know it's silly but just would love to see it. Happy for you but awfully jealous! :hilarious:

I can't even begin to tell you how excited and happy I am for your accomplishment. WOW---not many, if any, that can say they've accomplished in so few months, what you pulled off!! You are the Eagle Concert Queen!! http://bestsmileys.com/bowing/1.gif

Topkat
12-03-2011, 10:45 PM
Wow, that sure sounds like a great show. I'm so glad you got to see the end up close! Do they actually allow smoking in these places? Here in NY, you cannot smoke in any bar, restaurant, or even in the park. Our Mayor has banned smoking from almost everywhere. Sounds like Timothy had a great show. I sure am jealous because I have yet to see one his solo shows.
Oh, & Congratulations, Sodascouts for making it to all 4 solo shows & the Eagles concert. That's quite an accomplishment....You really are one devoted fan!!:thumbsup:

Can't wait to see your video & picture & so happy that you found that camera!
Glad you had a great night:partytime:

sodascouts
12-04-2011, 12:38 AM
Glad you enjoyed the review, guys!

I feel very fortunate that my job affords me the time and money to go to these gigs. There are lots of fans just as dedicated as I am who just don't have the means or opportunity to do what I got to do these past few months, and I know how lucky I am!


As good as your review is (they always are) the camera incident overshadows everything else! :rofl:I read out loud to Hubby and we both said you are like this generation's Lucille Ball! What a visual that was of you crawling around on the floor during Timothy's show looking for your camera! You are something else Sodascouts, and I mean that in a very good way.

Aw, thanks! lol



So it sounds like except for not having having a great spot at the stage for the whole show, it turned out pretty good, huh?Oh, yes. In fact, I wished as I left I could go to another show! However, as good as this show was, the Chicago show was definitely superior - probably because he had such an adoring audience to play off of!

Koala
12-04-2011, 03:14 AM
Sounds like a great evening! Thanks so much for your review!

Windeagle
12-04-2011, 08:23 AM
Soda, are we going to see a new signature picture celebrating your big accomplishment? I hope so. If I knew how, I'd make one!

All 4 solo shows plus an Eagles show in the same year is like a Royal Flush!

Ive always been a dreamer
12-04-2011, 01:02 PM
Yep - I'm really sorry I missed this. I've been to quite a few shows with Soda, but I'm thinking that must have been quite a sight to watch her crawling around the floor in the middle of Tim's performance. I wonder if he saw that! :lol:


All 4 solo shows plus an Eagles show in the same year is like a Royal Flush!

Excellent point, WE! I hadn't thought about it like that, but you are right on! :thumbsup:

Henley Honey
12-04-2011, 03:33 PM
Thanks for the great review, Soda. The visual I have in my head of you on all fours looking for the camera is hysterical. Wish I could have been there to see it! Congratulations on the Royal Flush. I'm one Eagle short in 2011 so I guess I only have a straight flush. I bow to the master! :bow: The deck of cards I got in Vegas at the ILAA party is on it's way to you tomorrow.

Brooke
12-04-2011, 09:26 PM
Great review as usual Soda! Yes, you truly are the Eagles Concert Queen! What a cool thing to be able to say, that you saw all four Eagles plus the band in the span of a few months. Incredible! :bow:

sodascouts
12-05-2011, 12:38 AM
Just got back to Memphis. Oh my gosh, what a horrific trip home! I was taking the Bay Area Transit from PLS' to the airport. It broke down about halfway there and for about twenty minutes I thought I would be stranded on the BART platform, but then they got us a new train and I was still able to catch the plane - I just had to run through the entire airport to do so! I got on just as they finished boarding!

So, what's so bad about that? I made the flight, after all. No biggie...

But it was the drive home that was truly terrifying. I mentioned earlier that I flew out of Little Rock, which is about 130 miles away. Well, when I got to Little Rock at 7:30, it was pouring down rain. Driving 130 miles at night in severe thunderstorms that render visibility almost nil is NOT. FUN. My hands are still cramped from three hours of white-knuckling the steering wheel.

Again, though, I'm home safe - all's well that ends well.


that must have been quite a sight to watch her crawling around the floor in the middle of Tim's performance. I wonder if he saw that! :lol:



Gosh, I hope he didn't - if he did, he probably thought I was drunk! How mortifying!


The deck of cards I got in Vegas at the ILAA party is on it's way to you tomorrow.

Gracias!


Great review as usual Soda! Yes, you truly are the Eagles Concert Queen! What a cool thing to be able to say, that you saw all four Eagles plus the band in the span of a few months. Incredible! :bow:

It's been quite an autumn, that's for sure. Now, bring on 2012! ;)


Soda, are we going to see a new signature picture celebrating your big accomplishment? I hope so. If I knew how, I'd make one!

All 4 solo shows plus an Eagles show in the same year is like a Royal Flush!

I wasn't planning on doing that, but it's a good idea! I'll get to work on one!

ETA: I slapped something together. Nothing fancy but hey, I'm tired. lol

Windeagle
12-05-2011, 06:53 AM
Soda, your sig is perfect! The tag line cracked me up!

Topkat
12-05-2011, 08:30 AM
Soda; Glad you made it home safely. That sounds like a rough ride home!!
I hate driving in the rain & 130 miles is really tough. Now you can "Take it Easy" until the next Eagles concert!!

TimothyBFan
12-05-2011, 08:30 AM
Love the new sig!!! Beautiful and to see all the dates there...WOW! I'm still awestruck about how you accomplished it!!

I felt like I was on a roller coaster ride with you yesterday as I was shopping and get your texts about that stupid train!!! First thing I did this morning was look to see if there was a text from you saying you had made it back to Memphis ok since you had sent one after landing and I knew you had a drive ahead of you. Glad you're back all safe and sound now.

I was thinking about this yesterday.....We all talk about our PEW, PGW, PTW, etc.... I can't even imagine the withdrawls you must be going through. I don't think my heart would be strong enough to go through it! :hilarious:

Again, congratulations on the accomplishment!! I wish there was someway to let the guys know what you've done in the span of only a few months! They'd have to declare you their biggest fan/supporter by far!!

Koala
12-05-2011, 09:43 AM
Soda, glad you are home safely, love your new sig!

VAisForEagleLovers
12-05-2011, 10:13 AM
Soda, congrats on the big accomplishment. I like how you incorporated the songwriter's event on your sig, we can't forget you squeezed that in as well!

Glad to hear you got home OK. I hate driving in the pouring rain and thunderstorms. I suppose work today will seem a breeze compared to that!

Brooke
12-05-2011, 11:41 AM
Love your sig Soda! How awesome!

I can relate to the driving in the rain at night. I just did that early Saturday morning and it is not fun. The rain and darkness makes the lines on the highway very hard to see. Glad you made it safely.

sodascouts
12-05-2011, 11:48 AM
Thanks for the comments! I don't think I'll forget the fall of 2011 anytime soon. Luckily with the end of the semester and Christmas coming up, I'll be distracted from my withdrawls!

In fact, I'm about to go back to work now! Gotta run! First, though, my photo...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/tim/TSchmitBrooks2011.jpg

Judy
12-05-2011, 04:12 PM
Glad you had a great time despite the camera fiasco. Love your av and sig. I wanna frisk Glenn! I guarantee you I will not leave any contraband behind. I will search thoroughly. I can't wait until school is over and I can go back and read all this stuff.

Tori
12-05-2011, 07:13 PM
Soda, I love your av and sig! And it was really funny reading about your camera mishap... :P Congratulations on seeing all the boys!

Ive always been a dreamer
12-05-2011, 08:56 PM
Loving the banner too, Soda. You should post a copy of it in this thread so that it can still be seen here after you change it!

sodascouts
12-05-2011, 09:28 PM
Glad you guys like it!

Per dreamer's suggestion, I'll post the banner - plus the other ones I made along the way - here for posterity's sake, lol.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/avatars/banners/niagarabanner.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/avatars/banners/oklahomabanner.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/avatars/banners/acbanner.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/avatars/banners/lasvegasbanner.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/avatars/banners/timothybrooksbanner.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/avatars/banners/royalflushbanner.jpg

TimothyBFan
12-06-2011, 09:28 AM
Love them!!!!! They're beautiful! The problem is, you can't use them again. Glad you posted them here so we can see them again. :thumbsup:

Ive always been a dreamer
12-06-2011, 10:17 AM
Those are some kind of wonderful, Soda.

She can always put them up on the anniversary dates of these shows if she wants to reuse them. And the 'Royal Flush' banner could be used this same time next year after the date of the last show - just saying. :wink:

carol7lynn
12-06-2011, 10:17 AM
You are a the Eagles' Number One fan and that is for sure.:partytime: Glad you made it home in one piece. Surprised to find out that seating was reserved in a bar though.

As for people being allowed to smoke in a casino in Cali-All of our casinos are operated by Indians and are on Indian land and not subject to the same laws as the rest of the state.

Now we all have to just Wait in the Weeds to see what's next. I'm going through severe Timmy withdrawal and toying with the idea of going to Portland-toying because I just can't afford it since my mortgage reset in November. Banks! Trying for a refi but that'll take months.

Stay Tuned!

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal

Freypower
12-06-2011, 04:36 PM
Those are some kind of wonderful, Soda.

She can always put them up on the anniversary dates of these shows if she wants to reuse them. And the 'Royal Flush' banner could be used this same time next year after the date of the last show - just saying. :wink:

Why not use them again? As you can see I'm using one from a year ago & I also intend using the one I made for Niagara Falls again.

sodascouts
12-07-2011, 11:15 AM
I finally got my video up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK8yHg-syzo&feature=channel_video_title

TimothyBFan
12-07-2011, 01:11 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! That was so wonderful!! Very glad they had screens for this show.

sodascouts
12-07-2011, 03:43 PM
Yes - unusual for such a small place, but it worked out OK for me since I was too far back to take good close-up video otherwise.

Freypower
12-07-2011, 06:01 PM
YAY! That was my song! That was really good. Thanks Soda!

Ive always been a dreamer
12-07-2011, 10:59 PM
Love it, Soda. That turned out pretty darn good! :thumbsup:

Koala
12-08-2011, 01:04 AM
Thanks Soda!:applause: