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Eagles Add Six Canadian Dates to ‘Hotel California’ Tour

Eagles have announced six Canadian dates for their  Hotel California  Tour , beginning Sept. 9 in Toronto.

The band will continue through several other Canadian cities in September, including Ottawa, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Vancouver.

You can view the list of dates down below.

Several pre-sales will launch on July 14; a day later, all tickets, plus a limited number of VIP packages and other exclusive offers will be available. More information and tickets can be found on the band's website .

Eagles  resumed their Hotel California Tour, which has been running since 2019, earlier this year. They first performed to a sold-out crowd in February, and in April, Deacon Frey , son of the late Glenn Frey , stepped down from performing with the band.

"We are grateful to Deacon for his admirable efforts and we wish him well as he charts his future," the band said in a statement at the time . "Deacon's Eagles family will always be here to surround him with love, support and goodwill, and he is always welcome to join us onstage at any future concerts if he so desires. We hope our fans will join us in wishing Deacon the very best as he moves into the next phase of his career."

Eagles' touring lineup consists of co-founder  Don Henley , longtime bandmates Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, and country star  Vince Gill .

Eagles 'Hotel California' Canadian Tour Dates 2022 Sept. 9 - Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena Sept. 13 - Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre Sept. 16 - Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre Sept. 18 - Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre Sept. 20 - Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place Sept. 22 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena

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The Eagles announce 'Long Goodbye' final tour: 'This is our swan song' Back to video

The ’70s rockers, famous for Hotel California , Desperado , Take it Easy and many more, announced Thursday they will embark on their final tour, which they are dubbing The Long Goodbye.

“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful,” the six-time Grammy winners said in a statement posted to their website . “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

The band — comprised of core members Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, along with Vince Gill and the late Glenn Frey’s son, Deacon — said they “hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up.” The first set of dates kicks off at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Sept. 7 and includes shows in Detroit (Oct. 13), Cleveland (Oct. 17) and Atlanta (Nov. 2).

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VIP packages go on sale July 12 with general tickets available beginning July 14. More dates expected to be added in the coming months and the tour is expected to continue into 2025.

“We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music,” the classic rockers added in their statement. “At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

Steely Dan, the group’s longtime friends and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, will open the initial run of shows, which wraps Nov. 17 in Minnesota.

After Frey’s death in 2016, Henley hinted that the band was finished. “I don’t see how we could go out and play without the guy who started the band,” he said in an interview with the Washington Post .

But he was convinced the group could grow new wings by adding Deacon to the fold to sing his late father’s parts.

After ruling the airwaves in the ’70s, the Eagles acrimoniously broke up in 1980 with all the members pursuing solo careers. They reunited in 1994 for the MTV Unplugged special, Hell Freezes Over , which lead to them touring again. In 2007, they released their seventh studio LP, Long Road Out of Eden .

In an interview with Postmedia in 2013, Henley, now 75, opened up on the band’s different eras, saying, “It’s all been fun.”

“In the first act, the highs were higher and the lows lower,” he said. “Since we resumed working together in 1994, things have proceeded on a much more even keel.”

Henley also reflected on what his older self would have thought about the journey he undertook as a young musician struggling to make a name for himself in Los Angeles in the early ’70s.

“It was no small thing for a kid from a town of 2,500 to pick up stakes and move to a metropolitan area of about 10 million people where he knew only one resident. But he’s on a mission, he’s found his fellow travellers and his intentions are good,” Henley said.

“I see him wrestling with the big questions that plagued him for much of the first half of the Eagles’ career: ‘Is this worth the all the risk and the stress? Are we really any good? What if things don’t work out?’ I had three-and-a-half years of college under my belt, but I didn’t really have a Plan B.”

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For a band that famously said they would only get back together when “hell freezes over”, the Eagles (not The Eagles, apparently) seem to tour so regularly that some form of major climatic event is clearly long overdue. The band are currently coming towards the end of a fairly lengthy jaunt around the UK and Ireland and, fresh from a four night stint at London’s O2, appeared on Monday evening on the stage of the relatively intimate 13,500 capacity First Direct Arena in Leeds. This tour is billed as the History Of The Eagles, and it pretty much lives up to that billing with a couple of exceptions, more of which later. The twenty-seven song set list is a good career retrospective, and the performance was as flawless as you might expect from such a skilled bunch of old pros. The evening started in a low key way with chief Eagles Don Henley and Glenn Frey ambling on stage, picking up a couple of acoustic guitars and making themselves comfortable on an equipment crate and stool before playing a lovely version of “Saturday Night” from 1973’s “Desperado” album. As the cheers died down they were joined on stage by Bernie Leadon who left the band in 1975, but happily is guesting throughout the current dates. Leadon’s familiar fair, curly locks may have long gone, but his voice is still sweet – as he evidenced on the second number “Train Leaves Here This Morning”- and his guitar playing remains classy. The early part of the first set suffered a little as video interview clips were shown which didn’t help the early rhythm of the show, but in hindsight these were probably deemed necessary to fill some time as additional band members wandered on stage, pieces of kit were introduced and the stage set grew. Bassist Timothy B Schmit joined Henley, Frey and Leadon for “Peaceful Easy Feeling” before Henley took a seat at a small drum kit stage left and the band started “Witchy Woman” while Joe Walsh wandered on unannounced from stage left. Four songs in and the five Eagles were finally present and correct. The remainder of the first set comprised “Doolin’Dalton/Desperado (Reprise)”, “Already Gone” (which featured superb lead playing from Leadon), “Best Of My Love”, “Lyin’ Eyes” (dedicated by Frey to his first wife, “plaintiff”), “One Of These Nights” and “Take It To The Limit”. During this first set Walsh looked rather subdued, perhaps as the songs predated his joining the band but he seemed content to remain low key on these tracks and leave the bulk of the playing to Frey, Leadon and additional guitarist Steuart Smith who throughout the evening contributed a significant amount of excellent guitar work, including a note perfect rendition of Don Felder’s parts of “Hotel California”, on a double neck guitar, naturally. Throughout the evening Walsh worked his way through a staggering array of guitars which pleased the axe-nerds in my area of the crowd as he seemingly changed guitar every song. The ebullient and wisecracking Frey – sample: “I’m from Detroit where mother is a half a word” – announced a short interval with the excuse that with such a lengthy set the band were required a bathroom break to get through it. The interval also saw the last of Leadon’s contributions until the encores. Post interval the journey through the band’s history continued with “Pretty Maids All In A Row”, Walsh’s first vocal lead of the evening. Walsh’s vocals may be fragile but they are endearing, and really it’s his guitar playing that people particularly want to hear and the last third of the set is where he comes to the fore, cutting loose on “Life’s Been Good”, the old James Gang song “Funk #49” and an encore of “Rocky Mountain Way” where the backdrop showed Joe dressed as superman flying across the Rockies as the real Joe dazzled us with his Talk Box and some gonzo riffing. Timothy B Schmit provided gorgeous vocals on “I Can’t Tell You Why” and “Love Will Keep Us Alive” but the vocal star of the Eagles remains Don Henley, possessor of one of the great American voices. His singing on such numbers as “The Best Of My Love”, “Desperado”, “One Of These Nights” and “The Long Run” were simply sublime. Before “In The City” Frey thanked the audience for their respect in remaining seated through the slower ballads but advised that they could now feel free to express themselves. Most didn’t however, and remained seated although the band didn’t seem to mind. The set list was pretty much perfect – although perhaps I’m alone in finding it strange that the “Long Road Out Of Eden” album was ignored entirely throughout the evening’s walk through the band’s history. Not their finest work, but I’d quite like to have heard “Waiting In The Weeds” for example at the expense of “Those Shoes”. The band was augmented by five additional musicians – they were excellent and deserve to be name checked so take a bow Steuart Smith, Scott Crago, Richard Davis, Will Hollis and Michael Thompson. When all is said and done, it has to be said that it was a damn good show. The sound was immaculate throughout with every individual instrument crystal clear. Some may criticise the slickness or predictability of the performance but with ticket prices so high the audience has a right to expect a professional show. The band’s request that audience members remain seated during much of the performance seemed to suit most people, and, it has to be said, their somewhat controversial and often ridiculed “strictly no photography” edict meant that you saw most of the show first hand rather than though the screen of the cell phone of the person in front of you, and this made a surprisingly welcome change. Including the interval and video segments the performance lasted around three hours, which contrasted significantly with Eric Clapton’s miserly eighty five minute performance at the same venue the night before, which still had people grumbling twenty four hours later. There was a sour note to the evening though, and something of a jarring omission. The tour is billed as the History Of The Eagles and while former member Randy Meisner was given a respectful shout out by Frey during the introduction to “Take It To The Limit”, Don Felder’s contribution to the band was studiously and, to my mind, rather pettily ignored altogether. His airbrushing from this history seems so Stalinist that it was almost a surprise to see him still appearing in the photos used in the programme and not as a silhouette. To me this reflected poorly on Frey and Henley, who had they name checked Felder, admitted that they had had their differences, but acknowledged that he too was part of their history they would have looked much more gracious, and bigger people.

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I bought tickets to accompany the missus, she’s the Eagles fan, I’m more of a metal fan. However, The Eagles were fantastic, musically of course they were note perfect and vocally - apart from the bass player, his voice was a bit weak to be honest- spot on.

All the favourites from down the ages where there with the crowd singing along to almost every song, there was a lot of love in the crowd!

I particularly liked Joe Walsh’ performance, in the city and Rocky Mountain way we’re powerful and energetic.

The back catalogue is huge and every track a crowd pleaser, surprisingly Hotel California was not the show closer, brilliant as it was, that honour was left to Desperado, as with every track tonight it was delivered beautifully, would I recommend an Eagles gig to anyone unsure whether to chance it or not, absolutely.

I have always wanted to see The Eagles as a matter of fact it is a bucket list concert. My very first time going to the see them and I was not disappointed. Three and a half hours of pure music with a small break. I sang along with almost every song the band played. I have gotten used to politics in concerts this was a politics free zone. thank you so much for the break.

One gripe if I have one it seemed like the special guest was Joe Walsh, he played James Gang to Eagles songs. It is a small gripe because the guy is just amazing. One thing I noticed just from being old when the girl came out in the Hotel California set to flip the album she actually did not flip the the album. yes I am old. but it was a great effect.

I would go see them again in 1/2 a heart beat.

What. A. Show! I grew up listening to the Eagles, either on album, CD, or my dad playing his guitar. It was a truly wonderful experience to be able to see them live with my dad and watch his enjoyment of seeing a band he’s loved for so long live. The staging and pace of the show was absolutely amazing and set the tone perfectly, and the graphics and lighting designers definitely did their best work. We were close to the stage and it was absolutely fascinating to watch all the cameras recording the event, as well. The band was exceptional but the team behind them is definitely to be commended for this one! I hope everyone who sees this tour has the same level of enjoyment my family and I did!

Experiencing the September, 2019 Eagles "Hotel California" concert at the MGM was a musical trip into near perfection.

The sound was very good even in our very expensive nosebleed seats.

The place was packed and the audience nonstop in its loud and persistent appreciation of all things Eagles, especially new members Deacon Frey and Vince Gill.

Longtime mega-talented members Henley, Walsh and Smith were true crowd pleasers, as they always are.

Having a full orchestra and an angelic choir from UNLV supporting the endeavor was at times ethereally mesmerizing to the point of enthrallment.

Once again the Eagles have lived up to their reputation as purveyors of musical excellence.

The Eagles put on an AWESome 2.5 hrs show! Joe Walsh was spectacular rocking the house with familiar tunes - Life,s been good , The Rocky Mtn Way ,just walk away and Funk 49. JW dazzled the audience w extended guitar rifts

Vince Gill rocked the house with one of his tunes- “ the next best thing.” he was stellar sing Heartbache and the new kid in town & Ole 55!

Tim Schmitt was most awesome singing I cant tell yo why and Love will keep us alive

deacon Frey outstanding w Take it easy

A 5 star show production with music and light show’

Definitely a show not to miss and one to come back to!

The Eagles were amazing. After the death of Glenn Frey I feared that my Eagles would be no more. But the addition of Deacon Frey & Vince Gill was a perfect fit. The fact that Deacon looks just like his dad from the early days & he has a great voice & handles the guitar like a pro. The Eagles did not disappoint any of their fans while playing 2 plus hours. Thank you for staying together & keeping the Music alive. Vince you did an amazing job filling some empty shoes, Don , Joe & Timothy & the rest of the band you are all true musicians. I grew up on your music & thankful you are continuing to tour!

Awesome night in the presence of pure music legends.

This was my 7th Eagles gig and 1st since the sad loss of Glen.

So it was a bit of a night of raw emotion but the tightness of the harmonies the exceptional vocal ability of all of the band including Vince gill stu Smith and doing his father proud Deavon Frey made it my most favourite Eagles gig.

And of course the madman who is Joe Walsh was again in cracking form with Don holding it all together along with Timothy.

Really was a night to remember 2 and a half hours of pure class you could reach out and touch the love in the room.

Magnificent opening with Seven Bridge Road that you know instantly that it will be a magnificent concert.

With an emotional contribution by Deacon Frey as a perfect replacement for his fatger, great voicr, great performsnce. Vince Gill is a good addition to the voices of the Eagles.

Joe Walsh is taking just enough space with some of his solo work, and shows that the Eagles bring more than just country rock.

A feast of almost all their hits, with Hotel California and Desperado as encores. Eagles as you expect to be.

We went home very pleased that we were part of this.

Outstanding show! They came on early so that they could do a 2 and a half hour long set. Plenty of the favourites from over the years. Glenn Frey's son was excellent as were the sets.

Not even the drunk old men behind me (that were under some illusion that not only could they sing but they could also mimic the sound of a guitar) were able to spoil the evening.

Sheryl Crow (the Support Act!) was also on top form.

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• Life in the Fast Lane Play Video
• Wasted Time ( with Global Village Orchestra ) Play Video
• Wasted Time (Reprise) ( Played by Global Village Orchestra ) Play Video
• Victim of Love Play Video
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Growing up in Toronto, Alan Colley didn't see a bald eagle until he travelled to British Columbia to reconnect with his Indigenous roots on a ceremonial canoe trip.

For Indigenous people, the eagle is a sacred animal that carries lessons like how to love and respect all of life, which are being passed onto future generations by elders and knowledge keepers. 

"I kind of thought they were a myth," said the knowledge keeper who is of Ojibway, Cree, Blackfoot and mixed European descent.

Colley grew up in the foster care system. He says he didn't feel a connection to his foster family and struggled to make many friends. But he found comfort within nature, seeking out urban ravines and green spaces throughout Toronto. 

"People always believe that nature is three hours up north, everybody has to go way out of the city," he told Unreserved .

"Creation is right here, it's right where we are."

Seeing the eagle in B.C. was an event that inspired him to share the traditional knowledge he carries, and encourage city-dwellers to seek adventure in their own backyards. 

Now, bald eagles are making a comeback in southern Ontario and have even been spotted in his home city . 

Colley says it's a sign that the environment of the Humber River watershed is improving.

A watershed is an area of land that catches rain and snow, and drains or seeps into a marsh, stream, river, lake or groundwater. At over 90,000 hectares, the Humber River watershed is the largest in the Toronto region.

"The effects we as humans have had on the watershed took a great toll, but now through the joint efforts of community members, schools, children, elders, parents and knowledge keepers, wildlife has been returning in a profound way," he said. 

Colley runs Living Wild in the City, which invites people of all ages on urban outdoor tours where he shares Indigenous knowledge about the local flora and fauna in Toronto, including around the Humber River.

"There is power within our culture," he said.

"If I hadn't gone through the experience I did within the foster care system, of being within that colonial structure, I don't feel I'd be able to look at creation around me and see the beauty and the struggle, but also the opportunity to connect."

A reminder to pass along knowledge

For Edna Manitowabi, the eagle carries teachings that remind her of her responsibility to pass along traditional knowledge to future generations. 

Manitowabi is a Midewiwin knowledge holder, a traditional medicine society made up of the Odawa, Ojibway and Potawatomi. She is Odawa and Ojibway from Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island.  

Manitowabi recalled travelling through the hills of Montana when her daughter spotted what she thought were two hawks sitting on fence posts.

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But the birds weren't hawks — they were two golden eagles. 

"As we were holding our tobacco, there was a streak of lightning in the middle of the sky up on the hill of the mountains, and those two majestic birds lofted at the same time," said Manitowabi. 

She says in her teachings, the eagle is the one that flies the highest and the closest to the Creator, so seeing an eagle is a great blessing, and being gifted an eagle feather is a high honour that means your life is on the right path. 

Because of the reverence for eagles, their feathers are used in ceremony as a teaching tool to pass along traditional knowledge. 

"When somebody carries that eagle feather, that means that you have to speak with truth and honesty and be humble," said Elder Stan Kipling from Brokenhead First Nation.

Respecting animals, even in death 

Kipling, who lives in Winnipeg, estimates he has about 1,000 eagle feathers kept in glass containers. He collects them from eagles that have died after being electrocuted on power lines. 

He is a traditional harvester and knowledge keeper who makes ceremonial items in order to share teachings that the eagle carries. 

"The eagle teaches us about love — how to love all things in life, how to love ourselves," he said.

"Once we learn to love ourselves the way the eagle teaches us, then we can help others." 

Kipling grew up on the trapline learning how to catch and harvest animals like muskrats and beavers.

He uses the knowledge he gained as a child in his work preserving sacred animals, like eagles and buffalo. But he says his process is different from the work of taxidermists who focus on skinning and mounting animals. 

He keeps everything.

With eagles that means keeping their feathers, feet and wings, in addition to their bones and organs which can be used in traditional medicines. Any parts he doesn't use he returns to the land.

For Kipling, it's important to pass on the knowledge that the eagle isn't just a bird to younger generations, encouraging them to treat the animal with respect — even in death. 

"We were put here to take care of the earth, not to conquer it … and so we have to pass on that knowledge."

This story is part of a series from Unreserved called Sacred Seven. The series explores the seven sacred teachings and introduces us to Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and community members who are putting those teachings into action.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rhiannon Johnson is an Anishinaabe journalist from Hiawatha First Nation based in Toronto. She has been with CBC since 2017 focusing on Indigenous life and experiences and is currently working with Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild.