Salt Lake City 5-9-2009

[Freypower]

In Glenn's defence the lines still get laughs. Yes, they're old. But every audience is different.

[eaglesvet]

I am sooo late in joining in...haven't had time to 'Border It' in awhile. The guys look sooo HSG, I nearly about fell over when I saw those photos! To my eye, "dressing down" makes them look about 10-15 years younger---especially Don and Glenn! Definite improvement over the suits! Although, you would think it might make their stage presence seem a little looser, too, wouldn't you?

Let's hope all you European Borderers do get the outdoor eye candy at your shows ! I can't wait to hear how it goes!

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm going to the 2 shows in Ireland. Haven't been to Ireland before, but am I right in thinking that Belfast is indoor & Dublin is outdoor? or have I got that the wrong way around?
I was going to the Galway show that's now cancelled, so I'm going to Glasgow instead.........and then to Birmingham. Can't wait.

Yep! Belfast is in the O2 Arena which is indoor, whereas the RDS is outdoor! You got it Steph!

[AzEaglesFan]

Found this on Google, http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_12351413

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for posting that, AZ. Honestly, as I was reading this, I thought it sounded like an exaggeration. I read through a few of the comments, and apparently other people that were there did not have the same experience with ushers as this writer reported.

[TimothyBFan]

Wow-Wonder if that's for real. If so, the ushers have taken it a little overboard!

[Prettymaid]

I'm sorry, but this is exactly how I felt at the Indy show. However, if I hadn't been sitting so close to the stage I wouldn't know about the 'policy'. It's hard to imagine ushers being able to get the policy's rules across to the whole crowd!

[carol7lynn]

Some venues have ushers that either take their job way too seriously or not seriously enough. I've experienced both situations and I'd rather have them over-react than under-react. Why? 'Cause usually when they over-react, and you don't challenge them, they'll generally leave you alone but when they under-react it can become a free for all.

I noticed in the few pixs I saw of the concert people were sitting and no one was at the stage. I just attributed it to the fact that they probably had a fence up. Now I know why.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGa

[TimothyBFan]

Eagles ushers

Public Forum Letter

Updated: 05/13/2009 07:30:59 AM MDT


The Eagles initiated Rio Tinto as a concert venue, but to the classic rock band the audience probably appeared to be unenthusiastic. The band played to repressed and quiet fans, afraid to do more than bounce quietly in their seats.
The tyrannical ushers made sure that everyone remained reverent and still. During "Life in the Fast Lane" and "Hotel California" the ushers waved anyone who dared to stand up and sing along back into their seat. They had security escort out a petite blonde who refused to keep her arms folded in her lap. When she was returned to her seat, her section-mates of all ages stood to support her during the next fast song.
Besides the power-happy ushers, and the bugs, the concert was fantastic. Rio Tinto could serve as a wonderful place for summer concerts of all kinds. Apparently, it would be best suited to host symphonies or other recitals that don't inspire listeners to stand up and dance.
Hopefully, at the next concert we will be able to feel less like misbehaving preschoolers and more like fans.

I'm sorry, but this is exactly how I felt at the Indy show. However, if I hadn't been sitting so close to the stage I wouldn't know about the 'policy'. It's hard to imagine ushers being able to get the policy's rules across to the whole crowd!

This saddens me! I know we have been over and over this before and I have been pretty harsh at times but honestly, I just don't know how to stress enough just how wrong I feel this is! I agree that there has to be some order (I had to get help in Cincinnati when 2 drunks were getting mouthy and falling all over my 16 year old daughter) but WHOEVER is making up these rules, rather it be security, Eagles, Eagles management, venues, etc... needs to keep it in perspective that it is a rock concert. When, like it states above, they are telling people they can't sing along or stand during songs like LITFL or HC and fans are supposedly afraid to do anything other than "bounce quietly in their seats" after paying $200.00 a ticket, there is a VERY BIG problem!

We here, are the die hard fans that are willing to endure anything to see these shows over and over but what about the casual fan that goes and sees this type of thing happening and tho they loved the music and would love to see them again next time around, decide not to because of "the rules"?

Ok enough of my tirade AGAIN!!!!

What's really funny, the radio just started playing Already Gone as I typed that last paragraph! I kid you not---an omen?

[luvthelighthouse]

I have expectations when I go to concerts. I expect the musician to put on a show. I expect to stand and expect 85 percent of the audience will stand the entire time! I expect to sign along, yell, hoot and holler. All in a respectful way or course. I'm never surprised to see half naked woman, drunks or joints being passed around. It's a freaking rock concert, not the symphony!

For the price of their tickets (3 hrs or not) I should be allowed to stand, dance and sing-a-long in my 24" x 24" space I "rented" for that time.

Oddly, I wouldn't even feel bad saying that to any of the band members either. Really, I want to say, "lighten up while you still can"...