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The EAGLES were outstanding even though we all love and deeply miss Glenn Frey. There were tears on stage & in the audience when Deacon Frey spoke to the NY crowd. Vince Gill & Deacon were outstanding and did a great job filling Glenn's shoes! Fleetwood Mac also great & Other bands as well! Well worth seeing even from the back rows because you could still see the stage antics on the big screens!
Music was outstanding. Doobie Brothers had a bit of a problem with clarity of sound to start, clearly fixed when Steely Dan took the stage, Eagles were over the top good. Day two Earth Wind and Fire had the joint rocking, Journey was terrible, way too loud, overmodulated and totally distorted. It is a shame because they have great music, Fleetwood Mac was as good as I have ever seen.
The concerts were awesome! Every band was wonderful!
All of the bands were wonderful ! It was very memorable and very much worth flying from NC to NYC to attend . The only downside was lack of communication by venue staff and NYPD . I asked where Ubers were allowed to pick up and when I went where I was instructed . NYPD would not let them stop to pickup . It was madness .
The setting was very simple, the sound of the 2 previous / opening groups was not good. The difference in terms of positive quality sound of the closing show every date, was pretty clear, but affecting the opening acts. The experience was not memorable as a whole. Compared to Desert Trip, the Classic was very simple. Although, the quality of the main shows, specially Eagles, was superb, I consider that Fleetwood Mac performed very well, the sound was great, but the visuals were poor, not at the level of the event.
Absolutely amazing. So glad to be a part of this event.
THAT'S RIGHT.....SEE ALL THE BANDS WHILE EVERYONE IS ALIVE. THESE ARE OLD BANDS IN THE 70'S. IT WAS A DREAM TO SEE EVERYONE WHO IS STILL AROUND IN 2 BIG SHOWS. GREAT NIGHT...ALL NIGHT.
Bad stuff first... the management of the entry for floor tickets was poor. As you came drown the Bullpen Entrance there was a merchandise stand on the left. Between shows when people were trying to get merchandise and get to and from the portolets for floor ticket holders it was kind of mayhem. People packed like sardines or maybe salmon trying to swim upstream to get one direction or the other. All the while people lined up for t-shirts and similar items were blocking a large portion of the passageway. Not good. There was another merchandise stand on the other side which was prett empty by comparison. It was a bad place to locate that sales place. Other than that the whole event was amazing. This was a bucket-list event and a destination concert for me and my wife and it delivered. Big time. No buyers remorse here. And the tickets were not inexpensive. But again the tickets were well worth the price to me.
I have been going to concerts for 40 years and this one was by FAR the best show(s) I have ever seen. If they do a Classic Northwest, as has been rumored,, DO NOT miss it. From the1st minute the Doobie's hit the stage until Fleetwood Mac finished their encore, the shows were just great.
The Doobie Brothers started the concert and were great! I was hoping for a Michael McDonald reunion though. Next up was Steely Dan they sounded just as good as ever. I hadn't ever seen them live in concert. Well worth the wait though. Next up was the Eagles, they were amazing! I have seen them many times before in concert dating from 1977 until now, including their reunion tour. The next started with Earth, Wind, and Fire. Haven't seen them before, but they were really awesome! Next up was Journey, I think their sound mix was a little off. They tried to make it too loud, otherwise they were really good even the not so new lead singer! Then to finish up the night, Fleetwood Mac. I was a little disappointed in their performance. While most of the songs sounded really good there was two songs that they started, stopped, then started over again. Probably needed a little more rehearsal time. I did hear that they really didn't want to do these concerts, that may be why they didn't really seem "into it".
A two day musical nostalgic trip coupled with a wedding anniversary in New York City still seems a bit surreal but all six groups were outstanding and, despite absences ( Glen Frey, Walter Becker, Steve Perry ), showed what professionalism and experience is all about. The Doobie Brothers kicked off the two day event with an energy-setting performance minus the Michael McDonald hits. It was obvious they were prepared and yet still found time to share some smiles and fun during their performance. Donald Fagen and Steely Dan were up next and with Larry Carlton handling much of the guitar work in place of the ill Becker, this group was still very good and allowed for a 'chill' session with some of their best. The night was capped off with an emotional Eagles' performance featuring Deacon Frey and Vince Gill in place of the former's late father, Glen. A tribute performance if you will and easily the tightest and most professional of day one with Timothy B. Schmidt and Joe Walsh sharing time and significance with the younger Frey, Gill and original co-founder, Don Henley. Day two could have been anti-climatic after the day one performances but Earth, Wind and Fire were, pardon the pun, in their element(s). Co-founder and lead vocalist, Philip Bailey, showed he still has the range to be considered the consummate front man for the group who brought funk and energy to a new level despite performing in full costume at 90 degree Citi Field. As the sun started to head down into late Sunday afternoon Journey took the stage and despite some great solo efforts, in particular by drummer, Steve Smith, who allowed for the rest of the group to reload after a long one hour set, only Don't Stop Believin' , in my opinion, saved the performance which had volume levels set too high and led to distortion and instrument overlap against lead singer, Arnel Pineda's vocals. Neal Schon may have been a co-founder of the group, but his solo efforts were 'forced and loud' and took away from his skill and ability. Closing off the night and the Classic East were Fleetwood Mac. While they were wrapping up a very long tour, they left it all on the stage this night. Stevie Nicks doesn't have the range anymore but as a professional she also knew to stay within her comfort zone and allow for the lyrics and messages within to come through. She also was humble enough to allow for vocals support from the rest of the group, in particular, Christine McVie, who was wonderful, fresh and energetic. Lindsay Buckingham seemed desperate at times as if not wanting to be forgotten, but overall it was a great, great performance and Mick Fleetwood left no doubt with his closing adieu who still wears the pants in this group. Stevie Nicks did seem to hint this may be the end of the line for her touring? A can't miss opportunity, turned into a can't miss concert. Loved it!
The entire Classic East Concert was awesome. The Eagles were phenomenal...One of the best shows I ever seen. I hope The Eagles will tour again.
This was truly the best concert I have been to in my life. The two day event was perfect. The bands gave it their all. The Eagles performed for the first time since Glenn Frey's passing. His son, Deacon Frey, was spectacular and made everyone so proud. Fleetwood Mac never disappoints and Journey sounded better than ever. The other bands were great. Memories to last a lifetime and a lifetime of music performed in a fantastic weekend.
The Eagles, Journey, Earth, Wind & Fire, Steely Dan,Doobies and Fleetwood Mac make for a great time. Sound was great but sometimes louder than the Jet planes taking off over the stadium. They now offer financing for T-shirts cause they cost $45.ouch!
The Eagles played at Citi Field, New York and was their second show since reforming with Glenn Frey's son Deacon and Vince Gill. The show was just amazing. The sound, lighting and graphics were just perfect. Most of the hits were played and Don sang 'New York Minute' rather appropriately. Deacon did an excellent job and His dad would be so proud of him and Vince just settled into the band like he had always been there. I thoroughly recommend going to the Classic Northwest to see the Eagles along with the Doobie Brothers on September 30th in Seattle. Check out philholbrook1 on Twitter
6 excellent bands/Magical Event!!We were overwhelmed ! Glen Fry's son Decon, excellent / Vince Gill!! Ohh Yes! Joe Walsh !! OMGOSH...Ripping that Guitar! The Eagles were FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! Fleetwood Mac... Excellent!! Amazing 2 day PARTY!!!
Great concert and atmosphere; weather perfect. All great except Steely Dan was shorthanded; as Fagen's partner, Walter Becker was sick; they also cut the scheduled time by about 20 minutes; maybe related; but they also didn't play their 1st and biggest hit Do it Again (unless I missed it somehow).
concert was fabulous. So much talent under the stars
Can you say the best music? We are so lucky to have classic music from great bands. The Eagles Fleetwood Mac Earth Wind and Fire and Doobie Brothers were Phenomenal.
Classic bands and eagles rock the show. Parking was easy, food court at citifield is great or tailgate like we did
