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VAisForEagleLovers
09-02-2012, 01:14 AM
Real quick...amazing show. Same songs but HC was first encore. The pure magic that is the Eagles is alive and well.
No pictures...band's request. Some got some but I didn't take the camera out.
They were awesome tonight.

WalshFan88
09-02-2012, 02:02 AM
Glad to hear it! Shame about no pics though - I love those... Especially to see if Joe's guitarsenal (short for guitar arsenal :hilarious:) has changed since the last Eagles dates.

Witchy Woman
09-02-2012, 02:49 AM
It was a fantastic show !! I was so happy to hear The Long Run !! I got into a bit of a tussle with some drunk losers next to me, but all in all a terrific night !!

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 03:18 AM
3:15am....Just pulled into the driveway.

Fab show...awesome....They were too good for words.

Will write more later today.

SO great to see everyone...HH, Dreamer,VA, Zelda and of cousrse..SOda

Gonna have sweet dreams tonight or I mean this morning.

tt:thumbsup:

oh yeah...dont even think of video taping tomorrow night per Don H.

Glennsallnighter
09-02-2012, 06:11 AM
Sounds like you all had a good night! Shame about no pics, though I know that directive hasn't stopped Borderers in the past .......... :wink:

What was Glenn :heart: wearing? Did he look well? (silly question..... I know!)

VAisForEagleLovers
09-02-2012, 08:14 AM
Before JD came on, they did an announcement that no photography, video, or recording was allowed. Which is pretty standard, but often ignored. Then early in the show, Don reminded everyone it was a copyright violation to take video, I can't remember the exact wording. It was up in the air on whether he meant just video or pictures as well, but then Glenn followed it with a joke about not letting his kids take pictures of him at home. I decided to wait and see how it went, but then got so into the show I didn't think about it.

In answer to your question, they all looked just great. They sounded great. Lots of smiles and interaction.

HH and I were second row, and were wondering why our seat assignment wasn't exactly in the middle, but we still had great seats and we were directly in front of Joe. During In The City, Sela Ward and three others came and sat to our left. While she walked right in front of us to get to her seat, I didn't recognize her. It wasn't until the very end when the band was waving and walking off the stage and Don motioned for them to come backstage that we realized who she was. Since I don't watch TV as a general rule I'm not exactly certain who she is, but I guess she's currently on one of the CSI shows.

Last night, TT said it seemed Joe was my favorite since I shot out of my seat and stood for every one of his songs, not caring if those behind me stood or not. I was recently tortured in DC by the crowd not standing and moving to a single one of his songs, so I made sure to enjoy myself at this event.

The first encore was HC only. The second was TIE, RMW, and Desperado. The horns were absent last night. It still sounded great. Timothy was great, Don was great. And no one in the whole world plays guitar like Joe, IMO. During TIE, it was a special treat when Glenn sang with his eyes wide open, and he was great.

OK, after four hours of sleep, I need more coffee!

Victim of Love
09-02-2012, 10:19 AM
Thanks VA, and looking forward to reading what everyone has to say/add. Sounds like a really great time and I love it when the report is that they sounded great their first show out after a hiatus. :thumbsup:

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 10:39 AM
OOH...it was good...More to come....JAHH just went out for coffee...then I know what we will be doing this raining afternoon.....writing and posting on the border.

LOL...I did say Va you popped right up after every "Joe"song(kinda like a jack in the box"). but it was so fun to watch and he was so fun to jump up for cause he was super.


More later folks....I'm with VA coffee must get coffee.:thumbsup:

Oh and when JAHH and I had our pictures taken with Sela WArd(CSI NY ON FRI NIGHTS CBS) I turned to her and said "weren't they great??"
ANd she said "they were fabulous " and she had the biggest smile on her face as she said it. WOW...she was such a kind woman.:):)

Oh, when I say Don motion to the area you were in (directly in front of us a few rows), I Jokingly said to JAHH" Almost looks like DOn is motioning to HH.....not knowing that Sela Ward was there.lol

awsome lady...class and her hubby was as kind as he could be too...gotta mention that. They didnt mind us intruding on their night out,....he took pictures of us with his wife..CLASSY COUPLE:xoxo:

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 11:08 AM
Glad to hear it! Shame about no pics though - I love those... Especially to see if Joe's guitarsenal (short for guitar arsenal :hilarious:) has changed since the last Eagles dates.
love that term for Joe's guitars.....they were many and mindblowing guitars last nite...

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 11:48 AM
Sounds like you all had a good night! Shame about no pics, though I know that directive hasn't stopped Borderers in the past .......... :wink:

What was Glenn :heart: wearing? Did he look well? (silly question..... I know!)

HE LOOKED GREAT!!!!!!!
HOt in his tight jeans (be still my heart.... boy did I have sweet dreams last night) white tee with a cream colored over button down shirt.
ooh...did I mention the tight blue jeans????something about a man and a guitar and tight jeans....,:inlove:
GA
oh I am sorry..I miss answered the question...did he look well. I thought so..seemed to be having a grand time...funny sense of humor with the one liners..but I thought he looked a little tired towards the end and I thought again, towards the end..his voice might have been bothering him..just my opinion/observation

Glennsallnighter
09-02-2012, 12:13 PM
Thanks TT! Maybe he was wondering where his Irish fan was.........lol! I wish! I hope he is ok!

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 12:16 PM
:partytime:
Thanks TT! Maybe he was wondering where his Irish fan was.........lol! I wish! I hope he is ok!
GA ...gotta have friends in every corner of the world...

I am sure he is fine...he had a big smile on his face he looked so happy.

I had a blast!!!


they were so spot on last night

GlennLover
09-02-2012, 12:47 PM
Glad to hear that everyone had such a wonderful time. I had no doubt that you would. :) Good to hear they all looked well & were having a good time as well. Cool seeing Sela Ward. I have always enjoyed her work.

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 02:13 PM
:thumbsup:here we go......


suprisingly we only hit traffic at the outlits as you enter the city so we arrived early to the HRC...and parked it at the bar:soda: waiting for our party to arrive.

I tried to keep a look out at the check in desk, not sure if the reservation was in my "border or real name". (my friend is a mgr and made the arrangments) the funny side point here is the young guy who was sitting close by and heard the conversation between myself and the bartender Cherish, asked if TT was my stripper name?? well to which I replied with the whole border explanation. but thanks for the compament I think?? and your service to our country.:thumbsup:
Then , I caught sight of Soda walking through the door (in her high high heeled shoes), with Dreamer and Zelda with her. We all had a great time greating and eating at the HRC with my bettler half JAHH too. Shout out ---thanks HRC AC for such a warm welcome!!!!

THen we arrived at the revel...what a beautiful hotel. The beach up that end isnt very developed just beautiul rocks and dunes and sand and ocean. (hope it stays that way...hint hint) I braved the hugh 5 story open with ocean views escaltor surrounded by a kind Revel employee and Soda by my side. I"d like to say I enjoyed the view but my eyes were glued shut with a death grip on the railing with Sodas words of reasurances and guidence as to when I could open my eyes to step off.:hilarious:(THANKS SODA:thumbsup:)
JAHH and I had to get our tix at will call after a walk through the casino floor ...but the escaltor to the venue was right outside the box office..(great design job) A quick expensive stop at the merchandise table I was good too go.
(Hey I could drop dead tomorrow and I wanna be outfitted in my Eagles 2012 tour t shirt:thumbsup:)

The venue is really intresting. It was done by the people who did Ceasers in Vegas and done right, no blocked views inless you have ANdre the giant in front of you like I did , but thankfully he sat for most of the concert) We found our seats and JAHH kept in touch with SOda and I with VA(god bless texting), we were in same section .(Note ..everytime there was a JOe song...VA shot up like a jack in the box and boggied)

Sorry to say I really didnt pay as close attention to JD's band as I shudda...I was too busy taking in the new venue around me and too excited for what was to follow them. Note...the base player was Zev KAtz...formerly with HAll and OAtes,LIve from Daryls house and part of the ensamble of musicians who do the Kennedy Center honors show at xmas time,so when JD announced u could have a free cd out next to the merchandise table, I took a walk. Guess I gotta listen to it at somepoint...I came away with three cds.lol


Well for the main attraction.....our boys opened with 7 bridges...beautiful. I have never seen it done live so for me it was extra icing on my Gluten free cake.Then they went right in to "HOw LOng"...which got everyone up on their feet. (sorry the song just makes me fell happy when I hear it.)

For the complete set list you can reference JAHH's review which will post later.....he keeps track.....I"m too busy taking in the boys and DANCING.I liked their clothes..comfortable but not so uniformy like LROOE.

Joe looked fab, fit, trim and healthy (thank you MArjory...family life must agree with him) He had on black shirt , pants and jacket.He had a guitar arsnel, I lost count of how many. And he was right in front of me.
JOe is always a quality entertainor but he was spot on last night and in high quality form. He had Stueart SMith to his right , who also looked fit and happy and played fab as well. I loved the fist bumps between those too last night. I also will say here that I think he is under rated as a guitar player.This man has amazing talent and was kind to JAHH and I when we had the pleasure of meeting him at the Borgata in 08. I have a picture with him and he signed my cd...couldnt have been nicer.) Glad he is part of the band.(my opinion...sorry felder fans).

For my border pal Stepuk, your "guy" Will looked awsome last night. Big smile on his face all night. He was right in front of me behind Joe and Stueart.ANother exclent Will performance.

GLENN---looked great. Tight jeans, nice white shirt and a lighter colored button down overshirt and my fav accessory with his tight jeans,his guitar.
(made my night!!! Not to say he didnt look great in a suit during the after hours tour....but jeans are always my fav way for him to dress...humor me)

TBs looked great too smiling and waving at everyone. I love his signature bow with his bass after he sings" I cant tell you why" . I find it is something I have come to look forward too when I see him . I will state here that I think some people feel he is the understated member of the band. But there is something to be stated for rock steady. Here is a man(my opinion again folks) that he is a happy camper as long as he is playing music. He has done so much in his career apart and aside from the eagles. I also gotta say I really enjoyed his solo show in May and really love "white boy from Sacarmento", which I guess describes him to a tee.(hi Zelda :wave: did I covery Tim correctly?)Also, if you havent heard him sing Ella Jean, the song he wrote for his wife when she was away and he missed her...its so romantic.


Don Henley...

What can I say. The best line he said was" if we knew 40 years ago , we would still be around, we might have taken better care of ourselves". SO true for all of us. ANyway, he like the others, I think are greatful that they are still around. His singing was great as was his drumming...after all he is DOn Henley (right HH ?? ) but I gotta say I am not a fan of the goat...not my thing. He is a brilliant performer and musician and has such a way with words. He looked handsome in his jeans, white shirt and black vest.He was not a happy camper about the dude right in front of him with the cam corder recording. I mean get a grip people....we are all there to enjoy the moment and it is rude to do what he tried to do. DH saw him and called for "JD" a reference to security to stop and I got a feeling he wasnt gonna continue till he was stopped and or thrown out. DH then gave a talk about "If we wanted to put ourselves on YOu tube we would have done it ourselves" and Copy right infingment etc. to which at that point Glenn lightened the mood with something about not letting his kids take pictures of him around the house. (JAHH can fill in the details better later..thats his job...he's the detail guy in our partnership..I'm the fly by the seat of my pants wanna have fun kinda gal enjoying the show)

I was suprised by the enclusion of Witchy Woman. Last time I think they did that was when I saw Dh solo. (sorry again people...not my fav Eagles song.But remember thats why we have choices like in ice cream..some like choclate and some like vanilla.)

JHAA and I were talking that if you take in to account that they didnt take a 1/2 hour intermission, it really was a long concert. MAking it a 3 hour or over concert by taking an intermission ...I'd rather they played like last night strainght through.

But soapbox time....I realize that the venue makes money on drink sales. but drunks arent my thing nor having your pocketbook or other personal things soaked in beer(right Soda and HH). I was in the middle of groving to Hotel Calif when this "perosn"( and I am being nice) decided she had to go get drinks. I mean ...who leaves and gets beverage in the middle of and Eagles concet let alone HC??? Right???) You would think for what we paid per seat....you would wanna stay parked there unless you are up dancing, right?

Oh well, sure I left things out. SOrry if I did, but I had a blast.
Band was great. music was great:band:!!!
Venue and hotel was beautiful:thumbsup:

I so enjoyed seeing our guys and spending time with Soda, HH, VA , Dreamer and Zelda and of course my other half JAHH.:grouphug:
Its just a wonderful expierence.:grooving:

Oh and the icing on the gluten free cake was Sela Ward, actess from CSI ny and movies. what a classy gentile lady. Who was kind enough to take time away from her hubby and her evening out to take a picture with me then said to her hubby "Honey take a picture with them both please". Which made JAHH's night, I apoligized to her hubby about interupting their evening and he said we didnt and couldnt have been nicer. Meanwhile his wife was being as equally warm hearted to my hubby.CLass act people.

Ok, had a LONg wonderful day didnt pull in to the driveway till after 300am so with this I will finally shut up and go take a long happy nap with sweet eagles dreams.:bye:

StephUK
09-02-2012, 02:36 PM
Great review TT. Pleased you had a good night.

Thanks for your comment about Will. He is pure quality - both musically and in looks!

The Eagles DO have strong feeling about videos, and that is understandable, but I still don't see the problem with photos; as long as they are taken without flash, which I appreciate is a disturbance to the band especially from cameras in the front rows; and as long as people are not using professional cameras to take photos to sell.

Shame they've cut out the songs from LROOE which they used to do - but I guess you can't have everything. Whatever songs they do it's still a great show, and it sounds like they were in good spirits last night, which also makes for a good show.

I agree about Don's goatie beard - I think he looks better clean-shaven.

Anyway, you had fun (and I'm still jealous:jealous:).

Look forward to reading JAHH's review too.

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 02:51 PM
Thanks Steph,

I too miss LROOE songs but I guess they count "How long " to cover them there. I do enjoy that song and they looked happy doing that.

Wish we could have been there tonight too but going last night was a financial stetch and I count it as my "vacation" for this year. You know...
vacation in the beautiful isle of Eagles...swim in the beautiful blue pool of Wills eyes".lol (You get the point Steph.)

I have to remember to always look at my half full glass and am thankful for getting to go.

tt

StephUK
09-02-2012, 03:14 PM
The Isle of Eagles - I like that. Must go there for my next holiday:hilarious:
(I do get the point TT; not meaning to be pedantic, but Will has brown eyes.......deep enough to drown in though!!! so I know what you mean.)

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 03:20 PM
The Isle of Eagles - I like that. Must go there for my next holiday:hilarious:
(I do get the point TT; not meaning to be pedantic, but Will has brown eyes.......deep enough to drown in though!!! so I know what you mean.)

thanks for the friendly correction...but you get the point right??lol

someone in that group's gotta have beautiful blue eyes!!!!!:rofl:

book my a vaca there too please......worth the $$$$$

GlennLover
09-02-2012, 03:25 PM
How about the "beautiful blue pool of Glenn's eyes"? Or Don's? Or Joe's? :) ;)

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 03:42 PM
How about the "beautiful blue pool of Glenn's eyes"? Or Don's? Or Joe's? :) ;)

See , I knew there were blue eyes in there somewhere,

Sorry Gl, I am still stuck on the tight jeans and how good he looked last night.

still wanna vaca there on the isle of Eagles...

GlennLover
09-02-2012, 04:38 PM
See , I knew there were blue eyes in there somewhere,

Sorry Gl, I am still stuck on the tight jeans and how good he looked last night.

still wanna vaca there on the isle of Eagles...

LOL! I'd be stuck on the tight jeans too! :partytime:

Glennsallnighter
09-02-2012, 05:58 PM
Thanks for the review Tiff! Glad you had such a great time. I hope everyone going tonight are treated to another musical feast from our boys!

Tiffanny Twisted
09-02-2012, 06:02 PM
Thanks for the review Tiff! Glad you had such a great time. I hope everyone going tonight are treated to another musical feast from our boys!
Your welcome for the review.

Your lips to gods ears but I am sure they are in good hands as well.

This is a wondeful venue for music .the stage is the best I have seen except for Celine Dion in Vegas, but it ws designed by the same people.


One of the highlights of my life......just to be able to see the band whose music is such a big part of the soundtrack of my life....

StephUK
09-02-2012, 07:24 PM
LOL! I'd be stuck on the tight jeans too! :partytime:

Me too! I know I go on and on(and on and on...etc) about Will, but whenever I see the Eagles I always get 'led astray' by Glenn! especially if I'm front row & he smiles in my direction.

Don looks pretty good in tight jeans too - I remember noticing that particularly in Ireland in 2009, when he was wearing a well-worn tight pair.

Just Another Hired Hand
09-02-2012, 10:41 PM
Eagles



Revel Hotel and Casino,
Atlantic City, New Jersey



September 1, 2012


I could not think of a better way to close out the summer of 2012 than a concert by the Eagles. The concert took place at the newly opened Revel hotel and casino, Atlantic New Jersey. The venue is very similar to the concert hall at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was designed by the same architects.

This concert was preceded by an opening act, something that is a rare occurrence at an Eagles concert. The band “JD and the Straight Shot” featuring their album “Midnight Run” was on stage when I entered the theater. I thought it was interesting to note that long time Hall and Oates bass player, Zev Katz, was playing bass and upright base for JD. JD and the Straight Shot finished their performance at 8:25 PM. The stage hands quickly set about the task of getting the stage ready for the main attraction.

At 9:04 PM the players took the stage. First the back-up musicians took their positions followed by the Eagles walking on stage being led by Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh. The group was not wearing the attire they wore for the first part of the “Long Road Out of Eden” tour. The suits are gone with one exception. Joe Walsh was wearing a tuxedo trimmed with a western style bunting. He also wore a medalion over a mock turtle-neck shirt. TBS, Glenn Frey were similarly attired, each wearing a white shirt, Glenn’s being unbuttoned worn over top of a white t-shirt. Don Henley was similarly attired except he was wearing a black leather vest over his untucked white shirt. Noticeably absent was the horn section. No brass or woodwinds for this concert.

The first surprise of the night was the opening number, "Seven Bridges Road" featuring the Eagles five part harmony, Steuart Smith providing the fifth voice. I have been to concerts in the past where it takes a song or two to get the sound right. That was not the case tonight…the sound was incredible! It sounded like a recording that may have been tweaked several times except they were doing it live. Flawless! TBS played the Fender bass, Don H. played a black Takamine acoustic guitar, Glenn Frey played his Takamine acoustic and Joe W played a reddish orange Duesenberg semi hollow body guitar. This was the first time ever I have seen Steuart Smith play a Gibson SG, something he would do frequently during the course of the show.

At the conclusion of Seven Bridges, the lights went down briefly as a couple of the players changed instruments and they immediately went into a performance of “How Long” which the crowd responded to with a sustained round of applause. The group used essentially the same gear they had used for the opening number.

The next surprise came after the next number. The band struck up “Take It to the Limit” and Don Henley was clearly annoyed. As the song came to its conclusion, Don stepped up to his microphone and said, “JD, JD” twice and was pointing to a guy that was standing up and holding a digital video camera recording the song. At the conclusion of the song Mr. Henley made the announcement, “Filming the concert is a violation of American copyright law and is prohibited. If we wanted to be on You Tube we would put ourselves up there.”

Glenn Frey added to Henley’s admonishment by saying, “There is much better video available of us from earlier in our careers. My kids take better pictures of us than anything you’ll find there (You Tube).”

Henley came across as angry while Frey put a little more humorous spin on his remarks. But very much to my surprise, they were not nearly as strict with picture taking as they were in 2008. When I attended the concerts in 2008, at the then First Union Center in Philadelphia (now known as the Wachovia) in 2008, I saw several people get ejected from the concert for taking pictures. If you were caught by security with a camera or phone out, you were gone. During that time someone on “The Border” referred to the security people as the “camera Nazis”, a term, after watching the actions of the security, seemed quite appropriate. My idea on it is that Don should grin and bear it. With everybody being armed with a video capable smart phone, if somebody wants to steal a video clip, they are going to do it. The only way you can stop it is not perform live shows, something I hope they don’t do. I will concede that the guy Henley complained about was pretty brazen and needed to be shown the door.

The next song on the set list was “Peaceful, Easy Feeling”. For this song they changed it up a bit, with Don Henley moving to the drums, Scott Crago moving to the percussion stand. Glenn Frey introduced this song as his idea of “California country rock”. During this song the audience paid what could possibly be the highest tribute an audience can give to a performance. While the Eagles performed the song you could clearly hear many people audibly singing along with the performance. Steuart Smith worked some magic on the Axis Silhouette he was playing, masterfully gliding on and bending the strings to create the unique guitar track that this song features.

The band changed it up yet again for the performance of “I Can’t Tell You Why” featuring the vocal talents of Timothy B. Schmit. Glenn moved to an electric piano that was on the stage and Joe stepped back and played the organ. It was reminiscent of the performance of the same song on “Farewell I”. This was the only song that Timothy sang lead vocal on during this concert. At the end of the song he took what I call his signature bow to the audience.

The lights went down again briefly while the guys again did one of their frequent instrument changes. When they came back up Don was still sitting behind the drums, Steuart had donned a semi hollow bodied Gibson 335 and Timothy had switched from his brown Fender bass to a white one. The band performed “Witchy Woman”. The next surprise came with the guitar solo wahich was performed not by Joe Walsh or Steuart Smith, but by Glenn Frey playing a nameless black single cutaway solid body guitar. It was outstanding. As an amateur guitar player I noticed that as Steuart and Joe played along with Glenn, they were playing the same melody but with different phrasing which made the entire guitar performance sound incredibly full. You could relly tell they enjoyed playing with each other. As this song ended Steuart and Joe "fist pumped" each other, something they would do several times during the course of the show.

At the conclusion of "Witchy Woman", Glenn stepped up to the microphone, while Joe switched to a 12 string and announced, “It’s time to go back to 1975”. The band then moved into a performance of “Lyin’ Eyes. Once again, you could clearly hear that many people in attendance were singing along with the performance. I once read this is the biggest compliment an audience can pay to a performer. It happened repeated throughout the course of this show.

The crowd really came to their feet for the next number. The lights went down and Joe had switched to a silver Fender Stratocaster and began the familiar beginning of “Walk Away”. Everywhere I looked, people were up and dancing. In his usual fashion, Joe Walsh was stealing the show. It has happened in every Eagles concert I have ever attended.

The lights went down again as the guys switched instruments. When they came up Don, Glenn and Steuart were all playing Fender Telecasters as the familiar beginning of “Boys of Summer” was struck up. As the song was performed a video was shown on a giant screen behind the players, depicting each scene in the song as Don belted out the verses. Glenn and Steuart keyed off one another, each performing a part of the solos featured in this song. This is my favorite Don Henley song and the performance was better than any of the previous ones I had seen. It is one of those songs you never tire of.

The video was a big part of the next song the guys played, “In the City”. Apparently Glenn is doing his guitar shopping with Joe as he donned a white semi –hollow bodied Duesenberg guitar, equipped with a whammy bar which he wasn’t shy about using. While they performed the song the video depicted scenes from city life that were shot in New York. This song featured another one of their many improvisations as Joe performed a solo using a wah-wah pedal as he played on the highest part of the fret board. For this one Don was on the percussion stand as Scott Crago had returned to the drums.

The lights went down and when they came back up Don Henley was center stage holding the microphone. He announced that 2012 was the 40th anniversary of the Eagles which ignited a loud, long round of applause. He continued by quipping, “If we would have known we would have been around this long we would have taken better care of ourselves.” After a pause he added, "Not!" Then he lightened up a little by jokingly observing, “We would look much better for all you film makers out there.” Which got a round of laughter and applause clearly lightening up after his earlier, grouchy , copyright announcement. His final observation was, “I guess that this makes our next song sort of our theme.”

The players struck up the familiar beginning to “Long Run” which Don belted out holding only the microphone while Glenn, TBS and Joe would congregate around various mic stands to sing the background vocals. Timothy had switched to a black bass and Joe was playing slide guitar on an Axis Silhouette with a brown sparkle finish.

At the conclusion of “Long Run”, Glenn stepped up to the microphone and asked, “How are we doing?” which was greeted by a round of applause. He then proceeded to introduce the players. He began by introducing Steuart Smith, observing that he (Smith) had spent more time in Washington DC than most others. Next he introduced Richard Davis on keyboards, percussion and background vocals, Will Hollis, keyboards, Scott Crago, drums, Michael Thompson, keyboards. Then the comedy show began.

An electric siren was sounded and Glenn mad the announcement, “Joe, your limousine is here, you know, the black and white limos you like to ride in.” which got the crowd laughing. He next introduced Timothy B. Schmit observing he was the band’s package, bringing the high vocals and low bass sound. As the crowd applauded, Timothy walked up to the mic and introduced Glenn Frey. As the applause died down, Glenn observed while he danced around, “I am from Detroit, Michigan, where mother is half of a word.” This resulted in laughter and a loud round of applause. Glenn then resumed his front man duties and introduced Don Heneley to a loud round of applause. Then Glen really stoked the crowd by saying, “Here is a man known to law enforcement and hotel staffs the world over, New Jersey’s own Joe Walsh.”

As one might expect, making such a remark to a crowd in New Jersey brought about a thunderous round of applause and a standing ovation, as Joe stepped up to the mic and asked the customary, “How you doing?”

The audience loudly responded, “How you doin’?”

To which Joe again asked, “How you doin’? Is the statute of limitations up yet?

This led to a sustained round of audience laughter.

Joe then said, “I’m going to sing a song and I invite you all to sing along. If you don’t like it, pick your own song and sing along with it”

As the laughter subsided He struck up the familiar beginning of “Life’s Been Good”. As the song was performed the video playing in the background depicted Joe in his younger days riding a tank, on a boat, breaking walls in a hotel room with a sledge hammer and a whole assortment of video scenes depicting Joe in various scenes that led to his famous reputation for mischief. As he performed the song’s solo he moved completely across the stage moving to his left first, then working his way completely across the stage to the right side. He had the crowd on their feet for the entire performance and when it finished he was greeted with a thunderous round of applause.

The lights once again went down and as they came up the video screen displayed a test pattern while the familiar beginning of “Dirty Laundry” was performed. As soon as Mr. Henley sang “I make my living…” the video went to a CNN news broadcast. As the song was performed the video featured a multitude of media personalities including, Glen Beck, Sean Hannity, Nancy Grace, Dr Phil and other media personalities, all of whom I am presuming Don just doesn’t like. As they were approaching the “crap is king” part, there was a tongue in cheek display of mock headlines like “Glenn Frey wins Masters”. It was very entertaining, a great performance of a great Don Henley song.

Once again the lights went down as the guys changed up instruments. Just before the lights came up Joe strummed the familiar beginning of “Funk 49”, playing a blue Strat with a rosewood fretboard, which brought the audience to its feet, turning it into sort of a dance concert. In a show filled with surprises, Joe added several echo effects to his solos on this number.

Once again the lights went down, the guys switched up instruments and as the lights came back up to the familiar sound of “Heartache Tonight”. Once again, the audience singing along was quite noticeable.

The lights went down again. This time, for dramatic effect, Joe began playing the opening to “Life in the Fast Lane” in the dark, once again bringing the throng to their feet as the song progressed. The video started with a psychedelic pattern and moved to depictions of a car in traffic and scenes that accented what was being played and sung. Don Henley had returned to guitar for this number. And there was yet another surprise. A mystery man had appeared and was performing at the percussion stand. I think it was the same guy I identified as Lenny Castro in my review of the November 25, 2008 concert. For whatever reason, he was not introduced by Glenn Frey during the earlier introductions. This was the only song I noticed him performing on stage.

By now it was 10:35 PM. The guys took off their instruments waved to the multitude and left the stage as they were given a thunderous ovation. They were off the stage for about three minutes when they returned. I could tell what was coming next when I saw Steuart Smith hoist the white double necked Music Man guitar. Somebody on the stage crew messed up and gave the next song away when an image of the Hotel California album was briefly flashed on the on stage screen. And, much not to my surprise the band began to play “Hotel California”, with Don playing the drums while he sang. At the songs conclusion the band once again removed their instrument s, waved to the audience and left the stage. This time the ovation and whistling was so loud that I had to hold my ears. This tease lasted approximately two minutes.

Once again, the guys took to the stage for a second encore. They performed “Take It Easy” while Joe Walsh once again worked some magic on the sparkling Axis Music Man Guitar. As the performance progressed, the video screen depicted scenes shot in the desert and depicting an intersection for “the corner in Winslow, Arizona”. Once again the assembled multitude sang along loudly enough to be heard in conjunction with the performance.

The lights briefly went down and when they came back up the guys commenced performing another Joe Walsh show stealer, “Rocky Mountain Way”. It looked like Joe broke out yet another different guitar, this one a Carvin solid body. Once again the crowd was singing loudly, a fact that was not lost on Joe, because when he got to the bases are loaded and Casey’s at bat “ part, JW hollered out pointing to the crowd, “Now you sing!” he exclaimed, to which the audience loudly sang back, “Time to change the batter.” A stage hand brought out another guitar and Joe turned the Carvin to his back while he did the talk tube part of the song. The video was playing a lot of 70’s themed pictures that include a lava lamp display.

And, sadly, all good things must come to an end. Don Henley picked up the microphone while the lights were down and stepped to the front of the stage while Michael Thompson played the opening to "Desperado" on the piano and, once again, the Eagles ended the show with "Desperado" like they have done so many times before. They finished to a sustained thunderous standing ovation, locking arms, bowing to their adoring public, separated, and walked up and down the stage waving to the audience before they left the stage. The lights came up at 11 PM sharp. My only disappointment of the night was the missing horn section. This was a fantastic show in every sense.

But, just because the show was over doesn’t mean the surprises were. On the way out I noticed that former Pennsylvania governor, Ed Rendell was in the house. He was stopping to honor the many fan requests to have their picture taken with the former governor. And, actress Sela Ward was also in the audience. I was stunned to see her as she is one of my favorites. I walked up to her and told her I thought she was beautiful and talented. She could not have been more gracious and accommodating as was her husband. Meeting her was a thrill. She is a big Eagles fan.

To sum up:

The Set List:

Seven Bridges Road, How Long, Take it to the Limit, Peaceful Easy Feeling, I Can’t Tell You Why, Witchy Woman, Lyin’ Eyes, Walk Away, Boys of Summer, In the City, Long Run, Life’s Been Good, Dirty Laundry, Funk 49, Heartache Tonight, Life in the Fast Lane

Encore
Hotel California

Second Encore
Take it Easy, Rocky Mountain Way, Desperado

The Players:

Glenn Frey – guitars, keyboards, lead and background vocals
Don Henley – drums, guitar, lead and background vocals
Timothy B. Schmit – bass guitar, lead and background vocals.
Joe Walsh- guitar, slide guitar, talk tube guitar, organ, lead and background vocals
Steuart Smith – guitar, background vocals
Richard Davis – keyboards, percussion, background vocals
Will Hollis – keyboards, background vocals
Scott Crago – drums, percussion, background vocals
Michael Thompson – keyboards, background vocals
??Lenny Castro??- percussion (not introduced)

Other Border members present at this show: Tiffany Twisted, Sodascouts, Henley Honey, I’ve always been a Dreamer, Va. Is for Eagles Lovers, and Zelda. We all met after the show…a splendid time was had by all!

I have pictures...I'll be posting shortly!

GlennLover
09-03-2012, 12:19 AM
JAHH, thank you for taking the time to post such a detailed review! It is very much appreciated by those who wanted badly to be there, but were unable. I am anxiously awaiting your pictures. Thanks again! :)

Witchy Woman
09-03-2012, 01:11 AM
Wow JAHH !! That is one of the best reviews I've ever read. You should do it professionally !! It was so detailed, right down to the types of guitars they were using !! I'm bummed I missed out on seeing Governor Rendell and Sela Ward. I was in the first few rows in the upper section.

Thank you for taking the time to write that.

Topkat
09-03-2012, 10:42 AM
Hey all, I just left Zelda, Soda, Va, HH, & Dreamer, but I am still at the hotel because I don't leave till later.
I was at Sun night show!! OMG!!! They were amazing. We had such a blast!
I was sitting with Zelda on Tim's side of the stage in the FRONT ROW! Yeah, turns out BB is the front row in our section!!
The sound in the venue was fantastic.
They started with 7 Bridges Road & then it was uphill all the way. They were in a great mood, very relaxed. They all looked great, especially TBS
Here's the st list
7 Bridges
How Long
TITTL
PEF
ICTYW
Witchy Woman
Lyin Eyes
Walk Away
Boys of Summer
In the City
The Long Run
Life's Been Good
Dirty Laundry
Funk 49
Heartache Tonight
Life In the Fast Lane
Encore
Hotel California
Take It Easy
Rocky Mt. Way
Desperado

The show was about 2 hrs.
Both Joe & Timothy came right up to the edge of the stage on some guitar parts to give us a thrill. (I forgot which songs, but I think Tim was during LITFL, Joe was on one of his songs)

Sorry this is messy I'm on about 2 hrs sleep,
It was so nice to finally meet some of the Border people that I have only known from the board until now. We had drinks before & after the show.
The hotel is HUGE, we were so lost all the time it was a big maze!
Heading home about 6 pm. The rest of the girls are o their way!
Wonderful night with our guys! HOTTTTTT
Note Got yelled at by security for taking a flash picture, they were pretty strict with that. I only got a few shots in

mustangkim11
09-03-2012, 11:06 AM
Thanks for all the great reviews! I especially loved reading JAHH's; it made me feel like I was almost there. :thumbsup:

Tiffanny Twisted
09-03-2012, 11:16 AM
TK
Glad you decided to go and switch your negative expierence of AC with a positve one...:thumbsup:
ALso glad you had fun.''Yes they were spot on."

Sorry to have missed meeting you but glad you had a chance to see the boys and sounds like you were in good hands with Zelda.

Everyone...have safe journeys home in this bad weather.

ttyl
tt

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 05:51 PM
I just uploaded an album of 14 pictures. I am trying to post them individually in this thread...It's in the works...

I think the pictures are showing too small. Cruise on over to my personal page and check out the album. They seem to display much better.

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 05:57 PM
https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/picture.php?pictureid=1097&albumid=102&dl=1346708577&thumb=1

The stage is set...the excitement is building

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/16.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:00 PM
The concert begins...

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/14.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:03 PM
Getting it Done...,

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/10.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:04 PM
Joe, with the Duesenberg, early in the show. The jacket would come off later.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/13.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:05 PM
Don performing "Boys of Summer"

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/9.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:09 PM
Steuart playing the Gibson SG. First time I ever saw him use this guitar. It's used mostly by rockers, but SS got some great country sound out of it.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/12.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:10 PM
Henley Honey, this one's for You!

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/15.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:12 PM
Glenn, Tifanny's favorite. Tifanny Twisted is my better half.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/8.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:13 PM
Look closely...it's TBS standing in front of the video showing SS's hands while he plays.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/11.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:14 PM
TT and Sodascouts loved this picture.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/5.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:16 PM
Joe plays the solid body Carvin. It is the first part of 'Rocky Mountain Way"
(notice the "talk Tube")

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/7.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:16 PM
Joe does his thing with the talk tube.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/6.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:18 PM
What Tifanny said to me:"Take plenty of Glenn, plenty of Glenn". She has me trained right.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/1.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:20 PM
The concert is over, Timothy acknowledges the audience. The applause was deafening.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/2.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:21 PM
Don was waving and stopped for a second to take it all in...thousands of applauding, cheering people.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/3.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:22 PM
Glenn acknowledges the applause.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/Eagles%20Sept%201/4.jpg

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 06:24 PM
I would encourage anyone who wants a better look to go to the album on my personal page. The pictures seem to display better there. Enjoy!

GlennLover
09-03-2012, 06:31 PM
These pictures are wonderful, JAHH! thank you so much for posting them! :partytime:

Henley Honey
09-03-2012, 06:39 PM
https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/picture.php?pictureid=1099&albumid=102&dl=1346708577&thumb=1 (https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/album.php?albumid=102&pictureid=1099)

Henley Honey, this one's for You!


Thank you, baby. I appreciate that.

Tiffanny Twisted
09-03-2012, 06:48 PM
JAHH:computer:

Great Job honey:hug:

Thanks for all the beautiful eagles pics especially GF

tt

Freypower
09-03-2012, 06:49 PM
https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/picture.php?pictureid=1111&albumid=102&dl=1346708825&thumb=1 (https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/album.php?albumid=102&pictureid=1111)

TT and Sodascouts loved this picture.

I love it too! Thank you!

StephUK
09-03-2012, 07:07 PM
Great photos JAHH. Thanks for sharing them.

Just Another Hired Hand
09-03-2012, 07:23 PM
This message is for all the security people and camera nazis at the Atlantic City show: How do you like me now?

I had one close call with a security guy but by the time he got to me I had already put the camera in my pocket.

Prettymaid
09-03-2012, 09:35 PM
Thanks JAHH for the detailed review and photos!

Brooke
09-03-2012, 10:00 PM
Sounds like everyone had a great time! Thanks so much for all the details everyone! And the pics JAHH! :thumbsup:

VAisForEagleLovers
09-03-2012, 10:02 PM
The Players:

Glenn Frey – guitars, keyboards, lead and background vocals
Don Henley – drums, guitar, lead and background vocals
Timothy B. Schmit – bass guitar, lead and background vocals.
Joe Walsh- guitar, slide guitar, talk tube guitar, organ, lead and background vocals
Steuart Smith – guitar, background vocals
Richard Davis – keyboards, percussion, background vocals
Will Hollis – keyboards, background vocals
Scott Crago – drums, percussion, background vocals
Michael Thompson – keyboards, background vocals
??Lenny Castro??- percussion (not introduced)



The percussionist's name is Roberto Chivera, and he played percussion at Glenn's solo shows. He used to be a part of the crew until they found he knew how to play percussion!

Tiffanny Twisted
09-03-2012, 10:21 PM
thanks va ..I will tell him

he is the gentelman who was eating dinner next to us the night we saw glenn at the sands,

wonder how the found he could do pecussion????

Topkat
09-03-2012, 10:37 PM
TK
Glad you decided to go and switch your negative expierence of AC with a positve one...:thumbsup:
ALso glad you had fun.''Yes they were spot on."

Sorry to have missed meeting you but glad you had a chance to see the boys and sounds like you were in good hands with Zelda.

Everyone...have safe journeys home in this bad weather.

ttyl
tt

TT, Yes I was sorry not to get to meet you but....there's always next time!!!

I am happy to say that my fear of Atlantic City is TOTALLY OVER!
I had the best time! Everything was going my way this weekend, from no traffic on the trips both ways, to winning money at the slots & at Roulette table. I even lost my sweater on Sun night & when I went to the Lost & Found on Mon...... I actually GOT my sweater back! The front row seats were to DIE FOR! I even got Timothy's pick........... YEAH, I'll say that it was a really good trip!!! I am so glad I went!! Had the best time with all the BORDER GIRLS!!!!:partytime:
What a great group we have here on the Border! So happy to be here!

Tiffanny Twisted
09-04-2012, 09:26 AM
tk

so glad to hear it was a winner of a weekend for you...all the way around!!

with the eagles...how could it ever be bad?????


Yes , I too have a treasured TBS pick that he through to me at the Borgata on the LROOE tour in 2008.


Yes...border fans are great.The longer Ihang with them the more I find in common....good taste is at the top of the list..

HAve a great back to reality day. :cheers:

Topkat
09-04-2012, 10:14 AM
I would encourage anyone who wants a better look to go to the album on my personal page. The pictures seem to display better there. Enjoy!

How do we access your personal page? Is that open to the public, or just us or just your friends?
Would love to see them because I didn't really get any pictures due to my flash & ran out of memory!:wave:

Tiffanny Twisted
09-04-2012, 10:18 AM
look him up on the memeber page JAHH

then its on the right hand side under albums..click on it

Topkat
09-04-2012, 10:25 AM
Thanks TT, I found them!!! Great shots!!! Thanks JAHH!!8)

zeldabjr
09-05-2012, 12:30 AM
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/012-2.jpg

This is the only picture I took at Saturday's show...during ICTYW...yes I saw the head tilt and I blew him lots of kisses too!!!

EaglesKiwi
09-05-2012, 05:03 AM
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/012-2.jpg

This is the only picture I took at Saturday's show...during ICTYW...yes I saw the head tilt and I blew him lots of kisses too!!!
It may only be one photo, but it's GORGEOUS!

JAHH, thank you so much for posting your photos too, and loved your review.

Tiffanny Twisted
09-05-2012, 06:27 AM
:blueblob:thanks Zelda...another beautiful picture of your sweet timothy

TimothyBFan
09-05-2012, 10:02 AM
Well, Zelda, if you're only going to take one picture during a concert, you sure did a fine job of it!!! Beautiful!!!!

SallyGee
09-05-2012, 10:16 AM
Wow! Great picture. Glad you noticed the head tilt.

mustangkim11
09-05-2012, 05:50 PM
JAHH, thanks for taking and posting those great shots! And for your review as well. :thumbsup:

prayfordaylight
09-07-2012, 08:07 AM
Thanks guys for the reviews and great pics!