Don Henley

[addiejean]

Sooo, one of my guy friends (whom i'm pretty sure wants to be my boyfriend) knows how much I love the Eagles. Thus, he bought me Don Henley tickets for next week.

Anybody seen Henley solo live? Any good? Bad? Should I get my hopes up, or expect a snooze fest?

I know a lot of people saw him when he toured with Stevie a few years back, so thought someone could give me a preview...

[FMlex]

How fun!!!!!!

Never been to a Don solo show, but I bet you're in for a treat. :nod:

I would try lookin' around Eagles fan boards as to try to see what to expect... have fun though!

[addiejean]

How fun!!!!!!

Never been to a Don solo show, but I bet you're in for a treat. :nod:

I would try lookin' around Eagles fan boards as to try to see what to expect... have fun though!

Thanks :) I hope he plays some of his stuff with the Eagles. Some of his solo stuff is a little poppy for me (Boys of Summer, Dirty Laundry)... But it should be fun! Small venue too!

[sarahw]

I saw him solo and it was boring. Plus I was with someone I didn't really like all that much, but he didn't interact with the audience at all, and didn't move around. I saw him with Stevie and have a dvd of the show and there is just such a difference in the energy level between the two shows. If you really like his music, then you won't care, but if you kind of like his stuff you won't become a bigger fan after seeing him live.

[LukeA]

I've heard "New York Minute" live lasts ten. *snooze*

[addiejean]

Crap, these are the things I was worried about... Oh well, there are worst ways to spend a Thursday night.

[FMlex]

I've heard "New York Minute" live lasts ten. *snooze*

Go here (http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/17504918/rock_list_the_fifty_best_songs_over_seven_minutes_long) and study up, Luke!
There are better things out there than the standard three and a half minute radio single.

Anyways, here's a review + set list of Wednesday night's show:
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/music-reviews/hc-henleyrev.artnov06,0,6648413.story

Set list:
I Put a Spell on You
One of These Nights
September Song
New York Minute
Last Worthless Evening
It Don't Matter to the Sun
End of the Innocence
My Thanksgiving
The Heart of the Matter
Dirty Laundry
Boys of Summer
All She Wants to do is Dance
Life in the Fast Lane
Hotel California (encore)
Desperado (encore)

Sounds like you'll at least enjoy the Eagles songs even if you don't like Don's solo stuff.

[LukeA]

Go here (http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/17504918/rock_list_the_fifty_best_songs_over_seven_minutes_long) and study up, Luke!
There are better things out there than the standard three and a half minute radio single.


Wowza! Who knew?!?

[WildHeart69]

Oh, I think you will enjoy it!

I saw him with Stevie in Philly and, yes, there was definitely a different energy to the Stevie set than the Don set, but I still enjoyed hearing his songs (solo and eagles) live....

It was a nice "sit down" show

[addiejean]

Go here (http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/17504918/rock_list_the_fifty_best_songs_over_seven_minutes_long) and study up, Luke!
There are better things out there than the standard three and a half minute radio single.

Anyways, here's a review + set list of Wednesday night's show:
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/music-reviews/hc-henleyrev.artnov06,0,6648413.story

Set list:
I Put a Spell on You
One of These Nights
September Song
New York Minute
Last Worthless Evening
It Don't Matter to the Sun
End of the Innocence
My Thanksgiving
The Heart of the Matter
Dirty Laundry
Boys of Summer
All She Wants to do is Dance
Life in the Fast Lane
Hotel California (encore)
Desperado (encore)

Sounds like you'll at least enjoy the Eagles songs even if you don't like Don's solo stuff.

Wow thank you so much :) Thats really helpful...

And I suppose a "sit down show" won't be all that bad... I will let you guys know how it goes...

[vivfox]

Set list:
I Put a Spell on You
One of These Nights
September Song
New York Minute
Last Worthless Evening
It Don't Matter to the Sun
End of the Innocence
My Thanksgiving
The Heart of the Matter
Dirty Laundry
Boys of Summer
All She Wants to do is Dance
Life in the Fast Lane
Hotel California (encore)
Desperado (encore)



I highlighted the only two songs I don't know. I wonder if September Song is the same cover Lindsey put on his Law and Order album? I saw Don in concert in the late 1990's. He is boring but his music is good and I agree with the other poster who said he is a good "sit down" show.

[starshine]

I've seen Don many times since 89 & I can say I really have enjoyed his shows. He does mix up his set I'd say more than the Eagles do but since its solo he does have more freedom than with the Eagles. I haven't seen hime live since '00 though but do have audio & love how he has started mixing up his sets even playing Eagles songs that he didn't sing on. Same with solo playing stuff I never thought he'd do. So enjoy & judge for yourself & let us know how it goes ok. Alot of artists don't interact with the audience ....to me Stevie doesn't much either (don't get me started on the set lists either again).....but to each his or her own. If you like the Eagles (which I do as well) than I think you'll like Don.....let me know ok.......enjoy yourself.......:nod::D (I did see him with Stevie as well & they were great together.....):thumbsup:

[FMlex]

Okay so I see that in his most recent show, he dropped "My Thanksgiving" and put in the Eagles' version of "Please Come Home for Christmas" -- I would think the Thanksgiving one would still be applicable, but idk :shrug:

[Wildheart82]

Just checked ticketmaster to see the schedule and they have Thursday's show as cancelled so double check.

[WildHeart69]

Just checked ticketmaster to see the schedule and they have Thursday's show as cancelled so double check.

No, just a venue change:

"This show has been moved to the Warner Theatre. Tickets for the Patriot Center will NOT be honored at the Warner Theatre. Since your tickets were purchased via Internet or Phone Charge, you will be automatically refunded for the Patriot Center Tickets. In order to give Patriot Center ticket holders the best chance at tickets for the Warner Theatre show, we invite you to participate in a presale for Patriot Center ticket-holders only. This presale will run Tuesday Nov 3 from 10am - 10pm. You will need to enter the password HENLEY in the password box in order to access the presale."

They have both venues listed when you search for "Don Henley"

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Go here (http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/17504918/rock_list_the_fifty_best_songs_over_seven_minutes_long) and study up, Luke!
There are better things out there than the standard three and a half minute radio single.

Anyways, here's a review + set list of Wednesday night's show:
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/music-reviews/hc-henleyrev.artnov06,0,6648413.story

Set list:
I Put a Spell on You
One of These Nights
September Song
New York Minute
Last Worthless Evening
It Don't Matter to the Sun
End of the Innocence
My Thanksgiving
The Heart of the Matter
Dirty Laundry
Boys of Summer
All She Wants to do is Dance
Life in the Fast Lane
Hotel California (encore)
Desperado (encore)

Sounds like you'll at least enjoy the Eagles songs even if you don't like Don's solo stuff.
Oh my.... how I wish I could go for the bolded songs alone!

[addiejean]

No, just a venue change:

"This show has been moved to the Warner Theatre. Tickets for the Patriot Center will NOT be honored at the Warner Theatre. Since your tickets were purchased via Internet or Phone Charge, you will be automatically refunded for the Patriot Center Tickets. In order to give Patriot Center ticket holders the best chance at tickets for the Warner Theatre show, we invite you to participate in a presale for Patriot Center ticket-holders only. This presale will run Tuesday Nov 3 from 10am - 10pm. You will need to enter the password HENLEY in the password box in order to access the presale."

They have both venues listed when you search for "Don Henley"

Yes they moved it to the Warner... Which is sooo much better than the Patriot Center. Apparently we have great seats too. I guess great is a pretty relative term...

[addiejean]

Also thanks for everyones help... I will post some pictures and a short review... Let you all know how it goes!

[addiejean]

So I really really enjoyed the concert. I thought he sounded really good, his back up band was great, and I really liked the setlist...

Funny thing happened on the way in: The first row wasnt filled, so an attendant asked us if we'd like to fill the seats in the front row :) Duh! So I got to enjoy the show from the front row!

Also, I think one of us made the comment about it being a sit down show. We stood up to dance for "All she wants to do is dance" and got yelled at by the old guy behind us... Ah the insight from the ledge...

He did play September Song, and said that Lindsey Buckingham had also covered it. This got a pretty mixed reaction...

Highlights: Desperado, End of Innocence, I Put A Spell On You... All in all, not a bad way to spend a Thursday night!

[Lala]

He did play September Song, and said that Lindsey Buckingham had also covered it. This got a pretty mixed reaction...

Probably pretty random for anyone who isn't a fan of Lindsey's solo work. I would've mentioned that it was one of JFK's favourite songs, but I'm a nerd that way...

[addiejean]

Probably pretty random for anyone who isn't a fan of Lindsey's solo work. I would've mentioned that it was one of JFK's favourite songs, but I'm a nerd that way...

It was in DC, so it would of worked for the crowd :)

[LukeA]

Awesome! glad you enjoyed it!

[starshine]

I'm happy to hear you had a great time. Don does a wonderful job.....lucky you front row.....wow....show us pics if you have them. :D

[addiejean]

I'm happy to hear you had a great time. Don does a wonderful job.....lucky you front row.....wow....show us pics if you have them. :D

They wouldnt let us take any pictures... I know this because I took one and I thought the security guard was gonna throw me out of the concert! Thanks though!