by Anura Guruge
on August 1, 2021
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They, i.e., this ensemble (mainly from Florida from what I can gather) that did the ‘Eagles‘ ‘Hotel California‘ album, note-for-note, cut for cut, was good — very good; both musically (which is important) BUT, moreover, in their total commitment to give the audience “their money’s worth & more“. I was impressed & as ‘part of the organization‘ (albeit as a lowly volunteer) I was delighted. I like to see paying punters leave happy with a big grin on their faces. And last night they sure did.
The concert rocked. The tent pulsated. It was electric.
The setting, as some of the above pictures might portray, was idyllic. [Yes, I do venture further out that many to get my shots.]
It was a tad chilly. SMILE. ‘They’ joked about it. But, it could not have been fun up on the stage. I applaud them for their fortitude, talent, professionalism & commitment. A good crew. I liked them. I didn’t get a change to interact with them. I could have, if I wanted. I didn’t want to bother them.
They went WAY BEYOND their brief. They did the entire album, i.e., ‘Hotel California‘, immaculately with no interruptions or dialog. Bang. THE ALBUM — LIVE. Did it as they said they would. But, they didn’t stop there. They then went to town. Became a conventional tribute band, an Eagles Tribute Band — & they did a bang-up job. That made all the difference. They were VALUE-ADDED. Thank you.
It was great. Go see them — meaning any of their albums — if you can. This crew was exemplary.
