27 An Unmissable Tribute to One of the Greatest Albums in Rock History! Fifty years on, Hotel California remains a cornerstone of classic rock — an iconic album that defined a generation and cemented the Eagles as rock legends. In 2026, The Australian Eagles Show, Australia’s premier tribute to the Eagles’ unforgettable sound, honours the milestone live in concert. The show’s first set will see the band performing the Hotel California album in its entirety, followed by the second set of all the other Eagles classic hits. Renowned for their pitch-perfect harmonies and masterful musicianship, The Australian Eagles Show is fronted by the supremely talented Michael Thompson and Shayne Browne. Backed by a powerhouse five-piece band, the show brings to life the legendary sounds that have captivated audiences for five decades. Audiences can expect faithful recreations of timeless classics like “Desperado,” “New Kid in Town,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” and, of course, the Grammy-winning epic “Hotel California.” This tour also honours the solo hits of Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and the late Glenn Frey, offering a full-bodied tribute to the band’s enduring legacy. Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, the Eagles are one of the best-selling bands of all time, with more than 150 million albums sold worldwide, six number-one albums, and six Grammy Awards. Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) remains one of the best-selling albums of the 20th century, while Hotel California, released in December 1976, is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. The Australian Eagles Show doesn’t just perform the songs — they channel the spirit of the original band, delivering an authentic concert experience that continues to wow fans across Australia and beyond. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the Eagles for the first time, this 50th-anniversary celebration of Hotel California is an unforgettable night of music, and nostalgia. TO ENTER - EMAIL: info@localnewsletters.com with EAGLES in the subject line. Please include your name, address phone number in the email. Entries close 31.05.2026 Winners will be notified by email. WIN A DOUBLE PASS Friday 12 June @ 8.00PM TWIN TOWNS SHOW ROOM 2 Wharf St, Tweed Heads book online www.twintowns.com.au My fascination of all things Italian, particularly music, goes back decades. While others played soccer on a Saturday morning, I was ensconced inside the living room with joyous orchestral music and visuals of opera singers on television. Later in the evening with my mother and father, I enjoyed the delivery of more recent Arias, in full voice.... Actually, I’m bending the truth. The orchestra was the Warner Brothers stage lot band doing the backing for Bugs Bunny Cartoons. A generously proportioned female caricature with pearls would sing opera badly, and a caricature of a squat sized Mafia figure plus violin case would also be involved somehow. I would laugh my socks off. The evening show? It was really the amazing Dean Martin singing “Arrivederci Roma” after sliding down a pole to his white grand piano. Cigarette and/or martini in hand. But tonight – oh my lord ! – The Italian Tenors at the Twin Towns Showroom. Luca Sala, Bruno Almeida, and Evans Tonon bringing a mixture of classical Arias, Neapolitan songs, Popera hits (pop/opera) and surprises. Incredibly rich, deep invigorating voices, smoothly blending better than a chocolate cake mix in a Kenwood Chef on 5. The audience was so quiet. Almost as if they weren’t enjoying it, but in reality, quite the opposite. It was the huge respect being offered to the artists by not talking until the end of the song. These fellows engaged in conversation with them in Italian, which must have simply made their night. Evans, as the MC, did a lot of the translating where necessary. For them to tackle “I Still Call Australia Home” in English was “bellissimo”. Glorious compositions included Volare, Ave Maria, Bésame Mucho, the “Godfathers” theme and Ti Amo. Crowd picks were understandably spread amongst the entire twenty-two in the repertoire, though “Hallelujah”, a song written by Canadian Leonard Cohen, hit everyone’s deep emotional spot and Bésame Mucho on the lighthearted side had us singing. With their superbly experienced live band, this evening was “magnifico”. They are back in Australia in December. That’s an offer you can’t refuse… The Italian Tenors Twin Towns 18th April 2026 Music Review Reviewed by 101FM Radio Presenter Stu Robertson www.101fm.com.au | Photography by Michelle Cop (MC Photography)
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