Don Felder's Northstar Performance Precedes New Album, Tour
The final Star Sessions concert at Northstar this Friday will feature Don Felder, former lead guitarist and a four-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member with the Eagles, in a special show that leads up to to the release of a brand new solo album and an extensive upcoming tour.
Felder's show, billed as "An Evening at the Hotel California", features performances of numerous hit Eagles' songs from his days with the Eagles, including 'Hotel California', 'Take it Easy', 'Witchy Woman', and many more, as well as solo efforts like the classic 'Heavy Metal', that Felder penned as the title song from the 1981 animated feature film of the same name.
The upcoming performance at Northstar on Friday, August 17th, will not only thrill classic rock and Eagles fans with a look back at all the classics, but also serve as a sneak peek at what will be come a more extensive tour coinciding with the release of a brand new album.
Don Felder’s masterful new album, Road to Forever — remarkably, only the influential guitarist and songwriter’s second solo album, and first since 1983 — features twelve rousing, guitar-driven original tracks anchored firmly in the classic LA-rock sound he perfected as guitarist for the Eagles for 27 years. Filled with songs that reflect on life, love's gains and losses, and redemption, the album is a return to center stage for the celebrated musician.
Road to Forever was conceived during a long period of introspection that also resulted in his hit book "Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001)." After his acrimonious separation from the Eagles and the dissolution of his 29-year marriage, Felder was inspired to "write out the stories of my life as songs. After I collected myself, I found I needed to go out and play music again, and that's how I began recording the album. In the process, I found out who I really am - I had to find out what happened when I almost lost it all.
Felder wrote or co-wrote all the songs and performs guitar and lead vocals on the set, which boasts a long list of iconic guest performers -- long-time cohorts and friends including: David Crosby, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills; Steve Lukather, David Paich and Steve Porcaro of Toto; Randy Jackson; Tommy Shaw and others. Produced by Felder along with Robin DiMaggio (Paul Simon, Steve Vai), Road to Forever will be released October 9 on Rocket Science Ventures.
Listen to a sneak preview of 'Fall From The Grace of Love' from Don Felder's new album...
A four-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member with the Eagles, Felder was one of that group's longest-running members and is one of the most influential guitarists of all time, having composed the music to the massive hit single "Hotel California." In 2008 he added "New York Times best selling author" to his long list of accomplishments with "Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001)." Felder has also contributed his singular guitar style to numerous classic albums by Stevie Nicks, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger and others. On Road to Forever Felder brings his full six-string prowess to bear, providing a powerful edge to his best songwriting in years.
Road to Forever track list…
Fall From the Grace of Love
Girls in Black
Wash Away I Believe in You
You Don’t Have Me
Money
Someday
Heal Me
Over You
Road to Forever
Life’s Lullaby
Give My Life
For more about Don Felder and a free download of a new song, visit www.donfelder.com
A show of this caliber and legendary status is sure to be a rare treat for Tahoe audiences and classic rock fans. Tickets are on sale at NorthstarAtTahoe.com
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