One of the last remaining remnants from The Eagles is Don Henley. With the passing of Glen Frey earlier this year this show had kind of a somber meaning to me as I continue on my quest to see artists I love before it's too late.
Henley who is in his late 60's is a very unique musician. He was a session player for many famous artists before going on to form the hugely popular Eagles with Glen Frey. This was my first chance to see him outside of the Eagles and he didn't disappoint. He played a plethora of songs from other artists, his solo career, from the Eagles, and also a few from his very underappreciated "Cass County" album.
My favourite moment of the night is when Henley and his band played an OUTSTANDING version of Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".
Henley who is in his late 60's is a very unique musician. He was a session player for many famous artists before going on to form the hugely popular Eagles with Glen Frey. This was my first chance to see him outside of the Eagles and he didn't disappoint. He played a plethora of songs from other artists, his solo career, from the Eagles, and also a few from his very underappreciated "Cass County" album.
My favourite moment of the night is when Henley and his band played an OUTSTANDING version of Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".
Setlist
- Seven Bridges Road (Steve Young cover)
- Dirty Laundry
- That Old Flame
- Sunset Grill
- Words Can Break Your Heart
- New York Minute
- When I Stop Dreaming (The Louvin Brothers cover)
- One of These Nights (Eagles song)
- Bramble Rose (Tift Merritt cover)
- It Don't Matter to the Sun (Garth Brooks cover)
- The Last Resort (Eagles song)
- I Don't Want to Hear Anymore (Eagles song)
- The End of the Innocence
- The Heart of the Matter
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears cover)
- The Boys of Summer
- Life in the Fast Lane
Encore 1:
- Train in the Distance
- Hotel California
Encore 2:
- Desperado
If you want to hear a real folky, soulful, album that showcases Henley's songwriting then I would highly recommend you check out Henley's album "Cass County". This album has flown under the radar and won't get radio airplay due to it not being trendy. It's a solid album of featuring appearances from: Miranda Lambert, Mick Jagger, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, and Marina McBride.
I will caution you that this is very much a country/folk album but give it a spin and open your mind up to new possibilities. Click the link below to hear a few samples from "Cass County".
I will caution you that this is very much a country/folk album but give it a spin and open your mind up to new possibilities. Click the link below to hear a few samples from "Cass County".
The Band
Outstanding! Very large backing band that provided great backing vocals and musicianship. Some of the band members played with Henley in the Eagles.
The Crowd:
Great, good times, crowd that got into the show. Diverse age range too!
Audience Interaction & Engagement: A+
Quality and Diversity of Music: A+
Stage Presence of Band A+
Energy from the Crowd: B
Notable Exceptions: All She Wants to Do is Dance, New York Minute
Overall Rating for Show: A
Outstanding! Very large backing band that provided great backing vocals and musicianship. Some of the band members played with Henley in the Eagles.
The Crowd:
Great, good times, crowd that got into the show. Diverse age range too!
Audience Interaction & Engagement: A+
Quality and Diversity of Music: A+
Stage Presence of Band A+
Energy from the Crowd: B
Notable Exceptions: All She Wants to Do is Dance, New York Minute
Overall Rating for Show: A