Aw, I'm glad you guys had a good time, despite the fact that it was a shorter show. (Festivals and casino shows are often this way, unfortunately!) Annabel, your review was great. I'm thrilled you are no longer an Eagles virgin, and I'm sure you are eager for your second time!
Thanks for taking some notes on Brandon Flowers for me, too - you're a sweetheart.
As for the outfits, I refuse to believe that I heard the words "grey shirt" again...!
I am hesitant to get into another debate about Glenn's songs being dropped, but I do agree that it's difficult to speculate - festival sets ARE different. The show that Steph went to recently was not so extreme. I wouldn't worry too much, although I can understand that Glenn fans present might have been hoping for more. All I will say is that I think Glenn might find the accusation
that his "heart is not in it anymore" slightly insulting. He is in his sixties, touring extensively, and he has just announced solo shows. I believe he still
has a hunger to do this, and I also believe he would have the integrity and
sense to know if the day comes when he absolutely cannot do it anymore. I
also very much doubt the idea that Don and Joe are somehow "forcing" their
songs on him. From everything we've heard, Glenn is the leader. He makes
many of the decisions, particularly regarding set lists. He is in no way a
pushover. He has himself stated that "Don is our chief vocalist and chief
lyricist" - hey, maybe Glenn is just HAPPY to play guitar and jam for a portion
of the concert, without worrying about having to sing lead! Who knows. But I
do think some of the theories, once again, are a little over the top, and
slightly unfair to Glenn and the other guys.