Joe Walsh, guitarist of the Eagles and former member of the James Gang, will bring his solo tour to the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.
This tour will reunite Walsh with one of his Barnstorm band members, keyboardist and drummer Joe Vitale. Additionally, Walsh will be supported with band members Gannin Arnold on guitar, Tommy Simms on bass and Drew Hester on drums.
Walsh will be performing hits from throughout his career, ranging from the James Gang to his Barnstorm days, to the Eagles and his solo records right through to 2012s Analog Man, and some surprises.
“I’m going back in the catalog to dig out some songs that I haven’t ever played live, but everything everyone’s coming to hear will also be in the show,” said Walsh. “I’ve got a great band and I’m excited to play with my old friend Joe Vitale again. I also love being able to go into smaller venues. I’ve missed it…The interaction with the audience is much better, everybody has a good seat and it reminds me of the old days. I think I play my best in a small venue when the bass drums are kicking me in the pants. I’m really looking forward to it all.”
Best known for his powerful guitar licks, Walsh has entertained the masses and captivated his peers for more than three decades with such classics as “Funk #49,” “Walk Away,” “Life’s Been Good,” and “Ordinary Average Guy.”
In 1969 Walsh found success with The James Gang, followed by a stint with Barnstorm, a trio he founded. In 1973 he released his first solo album, which proved him a legitimate solo act with a limitless career on the horizon. By 1975 he joined The Eagles, bringing a harder rock sound to the group on acclaimed albums Hotel California, The Long Run and Eagles Live.
In 1994, after a 14-year hiatus and several solo albums, The Eagles released “Hell Freezes Over,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts and sparked one of the most successful tours in music history. And in 1998 The Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the first year they were nominated.
Walsh performed at the 2012 Grammy’s with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl and at the 2012 MusiCares event honoring Paul McCartney. That June, Walsh released Analog Man, his first solo album in 20 years, performing solo shows around the world to support it throughout that year.
Doors are at 7 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 and $99.50 and will go on sale this Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the Westbury box office.
Correction: An earlier version of this article and corresponding headline inaccurately cited guitarist Joe Walsh as a former member of the Eagles. He is active with the band.
