Jacksonville, FL 1-28-09

[DonFan]

I find these "band rules" very strange, too.
I have gone to five Eagles concerts over the last year in four different venues and never, at any time, was I ever chastised for standing up. In Birmingham last week there was a couple on the front row who stood up & slow-danced through both of Timothy's ballads!

As far as cameras go, the guys seem to have gotten much better at allowing pictures lately too--the general announcements before each show usually say no flash photography and no videos. They really do hate the flashes, though. "Frey Eye" may be bad but I have been the recipient of "Don's Deathly Glare" and it is quite terrifying, too!

The guards at each venue really do seem to have a lot of say over how close you get, however. In Memphis the guards wouldn't even allow me to leave my 3rd row seat to give Don his flowers, but I am still amazed that here in Birmingham, the guard personally escorted me to the front row for pictures. Go figure!?!

[sodascouts]

In Chicago I remember Don telling some people to sit down from the stage, but thank goodness it's not a regular occurrence. Maybe the guys have realized what a drag that is.

I understand why camera flashes would bother them, but it seemed Don told all photographers to take it easy with the photos, not just those with flash.

And DF - I remember you telling me about "Don's Deathly Glare" and I have to say - I wouldn't want to be the recipient of that, either!

[Brooke]

This is all very strange. I just can't imagine the band not wanting everyone to dance, clap, and enjoy themselves. They will turn in to that "nostalgia act" they have said they weren't if they insist that people sit all the time.

I understand there are some people that want to sit. But why do they insist on sitting on the floor where most people want to stand and dance? Go up in nosebleed or stay home and watch a dvd. This is a rock concert for crying out loud!

LOVE your rules Soda!

[Prettymaid]

I suppose that from the band's view from the stage they can see peoples' views being blocked by people standing. Some nights maybe they just get more annoyed and show it.

[Jags]

Sorry it took me so long to get back and post these for y'all... I had the worst case of the flu and am just now recovered enough to finally get out of bed! Anyways, here's some pics that I snuck at the show...

























Hope you all enjoy!

And BTW, for the record, I NEVER use a flash for any of my pics at concerts... Therefore I can't honestly understand how it could be so "distracting" to other fans, or even to the band for that matter? As I stated in my earlier post, the show really was awesome and the guys were absolutely perfect!!! And I'm very grateful that I finally got to see them do a full show. But I don't think that I'll ever go to another one of their concerts. I just don't feel that they really "value" their fans anymore w/ the way I was treated by security that night... Just way too many unknown rules about standing and it felt like I was in grade school or something, and it really made it hard to actually just relax and enjoy the music! I'll always love the Eagles though, but just feel like they really need to lighten up some and try to remember that it's the diehard fans like us that actually buy their albums/DVD's/ and expensive concert tix. Oh well, I guess after this many years of success they've earned the right to be sooo picky, but I dunno... maybe I'm just spoiled by the guys in Daughtry... They're always so gracious and humble and thankful and make me feel like they're genuinely happy that I'm there for them!

[ticky]

Jags, Im glad you're feeling better and your pictures are amazing!! Especially since you say you dont use a flash! Wow! you must have a great camera!!
I understand how you feel about all the rules and such. It is a shame. I want to see them once, we'll see how that goes. If it's as bad as that, I may just wait for Joe's solo stuff to see him again. Besides, I doubt I could afford more then one concert.

Thanks for the terrific pics!!

[Brooke]

Jags, those pics are just awesome! You must have a very nice camera. Thanks for sharing them with us!

Looks like Tim has had a couple inches cut off his hair! Looks good though!

I'm sorry you had such a bad time with all that happened. After all these years of performing, they probably do feel that they should have a little say in what goes on. Perhaps they are getting a bit grumpy in their advancing years! And Don is exemplifying his curmudgeonly self!

And I'm sure Daughtry is a bit 'hungrier' than the Eagles at this point, and therefore, is much more obligatory to his fans.

[Prettymaid]

Great shot of Steuart smiling - very hard to catch it!

[Glennhoney]

Your pics are amazing...you're a great photographer..thanks for sharing...

[Freypower]

Those are excellent Jags, thank you.