Eagles Concert in Salt Lake City a Memorable Night from 2002

The Eagles at the Delta Center Salt Lake City, Utah June 6th 2002

Elisabeth Gause's Eagles Farewell 1 Tour DVD Review stirs up memories of a warm summer night in 2002.

It didn't take long…the intoxication...caused by the show...began with "Seven Bridges Road". The acappella intro was stunning, if they were lip-syncing, I wouldn't be surprised, the delivery was perfect, everyone on key/pitch, with impeccable timing. That rich sound that only comes from the human voice, five people in perfect harmony. From that moment, it was clear...one of America's best bands was showing us how it's done.

The players were, in no order of importance: Timothy B. Schmidt, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh. Plus a crackerjack group of supporting musicians including; Steuart Smith, guitar player extraordinaire. (Making up the gap created by the absence of Don Felder)

One might point out the technical imperfections, like Joe's mic not being on when he launches into "In the City" or Steuart's guitar never being loud enough (did this old geezer really say that?) and sometimes taking several seconds for it to come on at all. The same with Joe's guitar, completely missing several short slide leads in a couple of songs. I thought, "I just spent one hundred and thirty-five bucks on this show, do you think you could turn on the mics and guitars so I can hear the boys sing and strum?" For the most part the lighting was good, the textures and moods were right on, although some of the fast, big changes were off time. The players never acknowledged the glitches and played on as if everything was perfect, further supporting their professionalism.