The Eagles land in Piedmont Park in October
Are you ready for a tequila sunrise in Piedmont Park?
Live Nation and the Piedmont Park Conservancy confirmed today that the Eagles will be coming to Piedmont Park on Oct. 15. Rumors had been swirling that the perennially popular country-rock pioneers would be playing the park this fall, but nothing was official. Now it is.
This is the Conservancy’s third concert, with the Dave Matthews Band headlining in 2007 and Paul McCartney doing the honors last year. The concert is a benefit to “raise funds to maintain historic Piedmont Park and the new 53-acre expansion, while promoting environmental sustainability,” according to the organization’s website.
The Piedmont Park Conservancy has a special offer. If you sign up for their eNews, you get a special code that allows you to purchase pre-sale tickets. The pre-sale tickets go on sale Saturday, July 31st at 10am through Ticketmaster.
Will you be lining up for tickets? And how about the prices: $55 ($250 for the VIP package). Is it worth it? Is it a good deal? Tickets go on sale to the general public on at 10 a.m. Aug. 7.
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91 comments Add your comment
IRISH25
July 29th, 2010
1:32 pm
Didn’t these guys retire???
martha
July 29th, 2010
1:34 pm
where do the $250.00 tickets get to sit?stand? how i wish they would just come back to gwinnett arena or the philips arena — boohooboohoo
Wes
July 29th, 2010
1:35 pm
Oct. 15 falls on a Friday. Shouldn’t they make it on a Saturday to obviously minimize traffic? Or would that make too much sense?
Honky Talkin'
July 29th, 2010
1:38 pm
Hey Ben: You sound like an ignorant web-footed inbred from the suburbs. Stay there!!!
Will
July 29th, 2010
1:40 pm
WOW…. such positve comments by Ben, Irish25, martha, and Wes! Their support for such a great event “in” our city is overwhelming!
intown111
July 29th, 2010
1:41 pm
Gwinnett Arena… really?!?!?
songbird
July 29th, 2010
1:42 pm
Love the Eagles
Concert Fan
July 29th, 2010
1:43 pm
I, for one, greatly enjoyed both the Paul McCartney show and the DMB concerts. Yes, it’s crowded, but no more crowded than any other outdoor concert (Bonnaroo is crowded). Yes, there’s traffic, but no more traffic than at any large concert/sporting event. And it raises money for the park, something that we can ALL enjoy whether you attend the concert or not. And I’d be going to this one as well if I wasn’t on my honeymoon during that time.
songbird
July 29th, 2010
1:44 pm
Will – let’s hope none of the narrow-minded posters on this blog buy tickets. Stay the hell out of the city folks. We don’t want your kind down here.
Poppy
July 29th, 2010
1:45 pm
Best band ever. Worth every penny. Don’t miss it.
Steve
July 29th, 2010
1:53 pm
Martha – I am guessing the 250 is for the VIP section, which is fully catered and includes all the booze you can drink. Perfect for gluttons. The rest of us will do fine with our 55.
I just hope they do a better job with the port-a-pots than they did during Allmans and DMB or else it’s gonna be another great big game of “Let’s See How Many Times I Can Pee In The Bushes Without Getting Caught”.
ArtBoi
July 29th, 2010
1:57 pm
Honky Talkin’: LOL! That was a good one!
BuzzonNorthAve
July 29th, 2010
1:58 pm
This would be a great concert – 20 years ago. $250 for tickets to stand listening to 60-something rockers who need to be wheeled out on stage? Paul McCartney is from a different planet when it comes to comparing him to the Eagles. The guy is probably the greatest song writer ever and was one of the Beatles. The Eagles were a good band in the 70’s, but…
DMBfan
July 29th, 2010
2:00 pm
Good to see Thomas with his biggoted attitude and vile filth on the site, too. He and Ben should be locked in a porta-potty together. They are both idiots.
Poppyizafool
July 29th, 2010
2:03 pm
@ Poppy – best band ever? Huh? You’ve been taking too much of your product, bro. I can think of at least 10 bands better than the Eagles in each of the past 40 years. Yes, they have grown old together putting out music, but so have the Monkees.
Jose
July 29th, 2010
2:07 pm
Extremely boring band, but at least it’s not a Hip Hop Gangster band that would have attracted a criminal crowd…. Stevie Wonder or Tina Turner would have rocked!
RockFan
July 29th, 2010
2:07 pm
It will be interesting what the attendance will be for this event. The DMB/Allman Brothers band sold out (55,000 tickets) in a few days with tickets at $55 per ticket. The Paul McCartney concert did not come close to a sell-out. He only sold 29,000 tickets at $97 per tickets. At least they moved the ticket prices back down to $55 and moved the date to ensure better weather. However, I think having this concert on a Friday will hurt attendance.
ozzfest
July 29th, 2010
2:08 pm
DMB and McCartney were off-the-chart GREAT SHOWS. But, you could not pay me to sit through the Eagles.
They will sell no more than 20,000 full price tickets…THEN START THE 2-FOR-1.
WHAT A LETDOWN!
Johnboy
July 29th, 2010
2:09 pm
Too many poignant lyrics could address this absurd narrowmindedness, but I for one will gladly” Take it to the limit , one more time..”
Rob
July 29th, 2010
2:11 pm
But Johnboy, Randy Meisner is no longer with the band, so they don’t song …
Rob
July 29th, 2010
2:11 pm
“sing that song” — I can’t effin’ write.
david
July 29th, 2010
2:14 pm
I want Slayer,Ted Nugent,and Iggy and The Stooges!
Blue
July 29th, 2010
2:18 pm
Meh.
Atlanta Fan
July 29th, 2010
2:18 pm
The Eagles are one of only band that I know of who can play a 3 hour 35 song concert that consists entirely of hits.
The Beatles and the Beachboys could do it in their day but they of course no longer perform, unless you count Mike Love performing with a bunch of 20 year olds as the Beachboys like they did at Turner Field.
They are a great band but I still miss Don Felder’s guitar in the band, even if the other band members don’t. He played the best slide guitar I ever heard.
Wish Tim Schmit would sing some Poco songs though.
Eagle Girl
July 29th, 2010
2:20 pm
I agree, Best Band ever! I saw them back in the 70’s and in Birmingham a couple of years ago. They still rock! These guys harmonize so well, and they write their own music. And best of all, every song does not sound the same, like a lot of bands. Love the Eagles !!
xbagger
July 29th, 2010
2:25 pm
So much hate……can’t we all just get along?
WhoAreYou
July 29th, 2010
2:27 pm
Johnboy – the Eagles last had a hit when you were saying goodnight to everyone in your house and still living with your parents on Walton’s Mountain. I think “take it to the limit” was inspiring to the troops in World War I, but seriously, that was 1975. 1975: Gerald Ford was president, the last Japanese hold-out soldier surrendered on Indonesia, Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese, Jimmy Hofa disappears, the Superdome opens in New Orleans, Ali defeats Frasier in the Thrilla in Manilla, Saturday Night Live premeirs, and Fergie of the Black-eyed-Peas is BORN. Need I go on? The Eagles suck.
Captain Midnight
July 29th, 2010
2:30 pm
@ Poppyisafool, dude you lost your arguement when you brought The Monkees out to make your point. The Eagles may not be the greatest band ever but they are easily the greatest American band ever.
songbird
July 29th, 2010
2:33 pm
The port-a-potty’s were not a problem at McCartney. I didn’t have to wait in line at all. We had a limo drop us off and pick us up, so no hassles with the traffic either. I thoroughly enjoyed the concert except for the rain that went on for an hour. McCartney kept right on playing right thru the rain. His band was even better than the Beatles or Wings.
Poppyisafool
July 29th, 2010
2:39 pm
@ Capt Midnight. It was meant to be humorous, dude. The point is that being around for 40 years doesn’t make you on par with U2 or the Beatles. Yes, the Eagles are a great American band, but they had their hits in the 70s – four decades ago. Won’t draw a sell-out in Piedmont, sorry to say. Rolling Stone has them as #4 on American bands. Better: Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Beach Boys, Doors, Grateful Dead, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen & E-Street Band, and even REM.
Jeffery Lebowski
July 29th, 2010
2:46 pm
Man, I hate the Eagles…..
Poppyisafool
July 29th, 2010
2:46 pm
I would say the Eagles are on par with Fleetwood Mac or CCR. Both bands were around about as long as the Eagles (producing music, that is). I think KISS and Nirvana had about as many hits as the Eagles. At least The Ramones and Nirvana each started movements. Who have the Eagles influenced? Whatever. Point is, you will have 20,000 in the park, and that is lame.
Captain Midnight
July 29th, 2010
2:48 pm
Lighten up poppy. R/S also ranked Aretha Franklin as the greatest singer ever. Elvis,Frankie,Dino? no, Aretha. nuff said.
Sean
July 29th, 2010
2:50 pm
I was praying for Pearl Jam….
Jt
July 29th, 2010
2:58 pm
I’m old and I have been to more concerts than I can count. I saw the Allman Joys? Know who they are? I have seen McCartney four times. Been to everything from Peter, Paul and Mary to the Grateful Dead to The Who. The Eagles concert at Verizon last year was the best concert I EVER attended. If you don’t like the Eagles, please sit down, shut up and stay away.Thank you from the rest of us.
C
July 29th, 2010
3:01 pm
The Eagles? Really? Were they concerned about keeping the crowd small to protect the grass?
What’s the deal with all the hate comments about gays, race, etc? Pathetic. Crawl back into your caves. Atlanta’s moving forward.
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C
July 29th, 2010
3:12 pm
I’m whiter than white, straight as an arrow, thanks. If you’re the real Daniel Carver, I don’t need to say much to you, your place in Hell has long been secured.
Smooches75
July 29th, 2010
3:14 pm
WOW!!!, and they say Racism doesn’t exist? Reading the comments on this article should paint a clear picture.
WhoAreYou
July 29th, 2010
3:21 pm
Midnight: Eagles suck. Everyone has done a good job listing bands who would draw better than the Eagles, so I won’t rehash that. Have fun at the show with the other 10,000 friends who will be there.
JT: Peter Paul & Mary??? No wonder you like the Eagles. You know, there has been a lot happening in the music world since 1973.
WhoAreYou
July 29th, 2010
3:25 pm
12 year olds posting under various names a bunch of racial crap is pretty sad. Grow up and go make friends with people who are not like you and you will be a happier person. Until then, shut up.
Grad2010
July 29th, 2010
3:26 pm
Who?
WhoAreYou
July 29th, 2010
3:29 pm
Grad2010 – no, although they would have drawn much better. The Eagles. Remember Elvis? Bing Crosby? Louis Armstrong? Glen Miller Band? The Eagles opened for them.
Fast Eddie
July 29th, 2010
3:34 pm
Songbird @ 1:44 p.m., if you don’t want any posters on this blog to attend, why don’t you just donate abouit a half million bucks to the conservancy and there would be no need for the fundraiser. You sound like a real d…..bag!
Grad2010
July 29th, 2010
3:34 pm
So they play cover songs of Elvis and his friends? Thats cool I guess.
Suburb Dweller
July 29th, 2010
3:39 pm
I saw the Eagles at the first concert at Verizon theater in Alpharetta. It was a great concent that lasted for almost 3 hours with only a short intermission. They played many of the 70’s hits of Henley and Walsh as solo artists and even James Gang material (which I am sure if before many of you were born). I hope only 20,000 purchase tickets as it was quite crowded at DMB concert a few years ago. However, I think some of you are understating there popularity. Sure there is not the came novelty of the Hell Freezes Over reunion tour a few years ago, but I will be surprised if the crowd is not more comparable to DMB (don’t forget the Allman Brothers contributed to many of the DMB sold) than McCartney. Eagles are not necessarily even my favorite band, but at $55.00 they are well worth the price of admission.
Brent
July 29th, 2010
3:50 pm
Before you throw verbal bricks at Gay men who populate Midtown Atlanta, maybe you should thank them. Otherwise, you might be reading about this upcoming event. Gay men founded Midtown’s rebirth. In the early 80’s Midtown Atlanta was a dangerous and rundown pocket of Atlanta. Gay men lead the way to the gentrification of Midtown.
I no longer live in Midtown. However,I owned two homes for over a decade from the early 90’s. I paid city property taxes. I watched the area blossum. Remember…if was not for us…. Gay men…Midtown who were there first, Midtown might not have thrived. We lead the way.
However, to be fair events like this were part of the reason I sold my home and left Midtown. I lived on a street with direct access to the park. I recall during one such an event, I had a young lady stand in front of my home and refused to move her body, to allow me to park my vehicle in an open space. She was saving the space for another vehicle, despite the fact I moving my car toward the space. This was right in front of my home. Rather than run her over, I parked a few streets away. Later, I looked and saw the plates of the vehicle.. they read Cobb county.
Piedmont Park became a fair ground during such events and contributed to my departure.
However, I hope this goes well and the Eagles put on great show.
BuzzonNorthAve
July 29th, 2010
3:54 pm
I thought the Eagles had their farewell tour 10 years ago? I guess someone has to pay for the Viagra and hair coloring.
Brent
July 29th, 2010
3:55 pm
Blossom..my bad..
Thanks
Green Concert Tradition
July 29th, 2010
4:19 pm
Yup – $250 is the vip section. It’s usually the parking lot next too the Tavern. It’s elevated and has catered food and drink. I went to the DMB and Paul McCartney shows – and I’d rather be in the crowd. The VIP has elevation – but it’s actually a bad angle and too far away.
Green Concert Tradition
July 29th, 2010
4:20 pm
Well said, Brent.
Eagles Fan
July 29th, 2010
4:20 pm
Saw the Eagles at Verizon Wireless – fantastic show. Saw Sir Paul at Piedmont Park and although the music was great, I didn’t find it to be great venue. I’ll sit this one out.
DJ
July 29th, 2010
4:22 pm
the Eagles? really? does anyone under about 50 even know who they are?
markie mark
July 29th, 2010
4:25 pm
guys…I had never seen the Eagles till my wife dragged me to their show in Jacksonville last fall. I was damn shocked. One of the greatest, most energetic shows I have ever seen. Definitely NOT your geriatric dollars tour. Joe Walsh was hysterical and did some James Gang stuff as well….and just for the record, I am more of a Pink Floyd/Stained kinda person….OUTSTANDING show….
Captain Midnight
July 29th, 2010
4:27 pm
DJ, does anyone over 50 give a s#it what kids know or don’t? It’s just all about the kids ain’t it?
Eraserhead
July 29th, 2010
4:28 pm
I could not agree more, Brent.
Captain Midnight
July 29th, 2010
4:30 pm
btw, I love me some Eagles now, specially with fries and cole slaw. I’m kidding! I do love the Eagles and saw that acoustic crap thing @ the Omni in ‘94 and was not impressed. Plug the damn guitars in guys!
Captain Midnight
July 29th, 2010
5:17 pm
Well said, Brent. See you later tonight.
Captain Midnight
July 29th, 2010
5:30 pm
Oh, so you’re gonna try and hijack the Captains monniker huh coward?
poppyizafool
July 29th, 2010
5:34 pm
Lighten up, Midnight. Just being funny. Hey, enjoy the concert. We all have different taste in music, and we are lucky to live in a city that attracts big groups.
DJ
July 29th, 2010
5:39 pm
Is that you Brent C? Why havn’t you called me? Me and Paul broke up you know?
Captain Midnight
July 29th, 2010
5:48 pm
Hey Poppy, you missed my post. I saw The Eagles in 94 and was disappointed. They ain’t gettin anymore of The Captains money. I mean how ya gonna bang out “life in the fastlane’ on acoustics and bongos?
If I wanna hear Kumbya, I’ll go to church.
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July 29th, 2010
5:59 pm
I’m pumped the Eagles are landing, again! I’m so old I can’t believe people are putting down one of the greatest bands ever. One thing I have discovered in life is some of us get older and others never make it! My bald head and I will be there!
Kinsta Music
July 29th, 2010
7:56 pm
You’re about to sing better Eagle
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getarman
July 30th, 2010
7:06 am
I saw the Eagles 2 years ago at Verizon amp. and they were just as good if not better than they were in the 70’s. They will sing all the Eagles hits along with Don henley hits, Glen frey hits and the crowd goes crazy when joe walsh cranks up rocky mountain way, Yes Big Joe will sing all of his hits too. Don’t miss it, It will be Great!
Elaine
July 30th, 2010
7:53 am
Either I’m out of town or can’t get through phone line in time to get tickets. I want to see my favorite band before I leave this earth. I would do anything legal to get tickets!!
The Dude
July 30th, 2010
11:02 am
I hate the f’ing Eagles man!
Tami
July 30th, 2010
12:40 pm
I guess I’ll crawl into this. First of all, to the Eagles haters: Please just go away. This blog wasn’t meant for you anyway. The Eagles are one of the all-time, most successful rock bands in music history. So sorry that the Haters were either too young or not even around yet when they were rocking the charts every month & every year. It’s truly your loss, Haters. They’re still relevant in today’s world, although they’re on the downside…yes. All bands eventually make it to that point. Basically, it’s all about the songs. They’re awesome. I hope I can afford to go.
freehawk
July 30th, 2010
1:05 pm
How much to listen from my house? Oh yeah, same price as McCartney – Free.
freehawk
July 30th, 2010
1:07 pm
They play too many of their solo songs, and Rocky Mountain Way is not an Eagles’s song. I’ll stick to videos with Don Felder, Randy Meissner, and Bernie Leadon.
FELDER FAN
July 30th, 2010
2:05 pm
So all of you guys are going to the ” we have to go out and tour because don felder took all of our money when he sued us concert”?
enjoy…felder got the best years of that band and was responsible for all the good guitar work from “on the border to hotel california”. with the exception of walsh’s part hotel it was all him. now watch some loser studio musician do his parts? NOT!!!!
Eaglesfansinceforever
July 30th, 2010
2:06 pm
I saw the Eagles in 94 at the Omni. The concert rocked (I was right up front). The only thing I missed, was hearing “Take it to the limit”. Still my favorite song. If you don’t like the Eagles, don’t go to the concert.
eaglbeagle
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
That peaceful easy feeling has already gone
chris
July 30th, 2010
4:51 pm
jeff
July 30th, 2010
9:49 pm
My first concert ever was the Eagles at an outdoor stadium with Steve Miller Band and Pablo Cruise about 30 yrs ago…Lots of rain and too much SoCo…it was amazing! I missed them at Verizon…Glad I get a second shot!
Haters, stop showing your a..
Carla smith
July 31st, 2010
1:15 am
They are truly American Icons!! Very talented, and the awards to prove it!! Seen them in Nashville in 08, they were awesome!!! Still #1 and rocking it out!! They are very respected by all musicians and they have made the record books for a reason!! They’re like FINE WINE, JUST BETTER WITH TIME.
Dee
July 31st, 2010
1:20 am
I think the Eagles is a great choice. They’ve been playing for 20 years, and are still playing, so they should draw in a crowd of various ages. I’m glad to see the price go down to something a bit more affordable. Now, last year I heard you couldn’t bring in any food or drinks – not even water. If they do that this year, I’ll be disappointed. Way too many people to have to get through just to go get bottled water! And I agree, it should have been on a Saturday night. Friday night is bad for anyone not working in the city.
Howard
July 31st, 2010
12:13 pm
While I have purchased tickets for this event and look forward to seeing the Eagles, I believe the folks at the Conservatory should have done a better job forcing the ticketmaster monopoly to set lower fees. An event to raise money for such a great cause should not be burdened with fees that end up raising the total cost by 30%. As I said, I bought the tickets, as this is a good cause and will be a great concert, but alternate ticketing methods should be considered for future concerts.
Josh
August 1st, 2010
12:24 am
I saw Paul McCartney last year. I bought the $80 ticket as opposed to the $400 one. It turned out that I was way further in front than the VIPs. I bet they were all pretty pissed.
nccrswart
August 1st, 2010
12:29 am
For all of you that have negative comments about the Eagles you apparently have not seen t hem in a while. they are all incredible musicians and singers regardless of their age. Get a clue and listen to some of their new music.
Paul From Milton
August 1st, 2010
9:43 am
Hey Songbird – if anyone would know narrow minds it would be you. You look at one in the mirror every day.
Jim
August 4th, 2010
10:06 pm
Does anyone know the difference between VIP1 and VIP3 tickets.
Cathy
August 5th, 2010
11:05 am
I just spoke to Piedmont and was told that all VIP tickets are the same…the VIP 1 and VIP 3 is a “Ticktmaster” thing.
Big Ed
August 7th, 2010
10:29 am
For those of you that state the Eagles will only draw 20,000….Are you out of your freaking minds? The Eagles can draw more than any other band EVER !!!
Saddened
August 7th, 2010
5:13 pm
It is very sad to read this blog on the web while just looking for information about the concert and venue. If you don’t like the band, you don’t need to spend your time and money, nor do you need to publish a negative opinion for people who do enjoy them or who have never been to this venue or seen this band live. The comments denigrating people for their age, tastes and lifestyles are inappropriate and sad. I guess most of the folks writing on this are young and so most of them won’t attend. Most of those attending an Eagles concert won’t go on this site and will be spared the ugliness of such diatribes. I am sad I found this as it was a sad commentary on Atlanta.
Agree with Saddened
August 7th, 2010
5:27 pm
I’d really like more details on the VIP package. What exactly does it include, and what time does it open? If it opens early enough, I think the value might be there. Does anyone know what time VIP access opens?
William Alexander
August 17th, 2010
7:54 pm
here’s betting they sell out…if you don’t like the Eagles, don’t come…if you have a tiny little bladder then either don’t come or rent a porta-john of your own…if you don’t want to walk a few blocks because traffic and parking are a problem, then don’t come…if you’re a jerk, an arsehole, a punk rocker or rap fan, don’t come…but you’ll be sorry…
William Alexander
August 17th, 2010
8:05 pm
“The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has reached over 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling album of the 20th century”.
Masich
September 1st, 2010
1:31 pm
Saw The Eagles in April at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been too. They will be great in Piedmont Park!!
Laurie
September 15th, 2010
9:52 am
I can’t wait for this concert!! If you haven’t watched Eagles Live in Melbourne DVD you won’t get what all the fuss is about. This is a DO NOT MISS. I’ve got my $250 tix and so do my 7 other friends!