Refugee 7 Report post Posted November 23, 2008 Former Eagles member Don Felder will bring "An Evening at The Hotel California" to a handful of North American cities next year. The singer/guitarist currently has a few scattered dates on the books, starting with a two-night stand in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in late February. He's scheduled to visit Calgary, Alberta, in March and then head to California in April for gigs in San Diego and Coachella. Details are listed below. Felder, who co-wrote the Eagles' signature hit, "Hotel California," has been in the news recently more for his literary talents than his music. In April, he released his memoir, "Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1941-2001)," which landed on the New York Times Best Sellers list. The book offers an insider's look into the band and its legendary drama, but it's not the tell-all Felder had intended. Most of his own story, shaped into prose by British journalist Wendy Holden, was cut at the behest of his publisher, who was only interested in getting dirt on the Eagles, Felder told the Toronto Star in a recent interview. Most of the band gossip got the ax, as well, since Eagles stars Don Henley and Glenn Frey reportedly held up the memoir in a legal tangle that lasted for six years--until Felder agreed to massive edits. "I didn't want another six years of litigation," Felder told the Star. "Am I happy with how it turned out? No ... the edits altered the intensity of the story. Lots of the salacious details and first-hand perceptions of the dynamics of the band, as well as stuff about how the songs were written, are gone. The legal massage took out the sting." Felder was the lead guitarist of the Eagles from 1974 until their breakup in 1980, and then from the band's 1994 reunion to his 2001 firing. [Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.] February 2009 20, 21 - Niagara Falls, Ontario - The Avalon Ballroom Theatre at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort March 2009 23 - Calgary, Alberta - Jack Singer Concert Hall April 2009 10 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues 11 - Coachella, CA - Spotlight 29 Casino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronald_wilson@charter.net 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 an extraordinary talent. i don't know the whole story. but i just can't enjoy the eagles music as much as i did when he was part of the scheme of things. best of luck on the upcoming dates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
