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2008-01-17  TOP STORIES | Eagles coming to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta
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January 25, 2008
ALPHARETTA -- The Eagles will follow the success of their No. 1 album, with a live performance May 14 at the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, North Fulton's highly anticipated concert venue just off 400 in Alpharetta. This kicks off the U.S. leg of their "Long Road Out of Eden World Tour."
Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Friday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and charge by phone 404-249-6400.
The concert will debut an all-new stage production and the band - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - will be performing current hits from Long Road Out of Eden including "How Long" and "Busy Being Fabulous" as well as classic songs such as "Hotel California," "Desperado," "Take It To The Limit," "Life In The Fast Lane," and "Take It Easy."
"Long Road Out of Eden" has been certified seven times Platinum by the RIAA. Released Oct. 30, 2007, the album debuted at number one, with sales of 711,000 units, and in 9 weeks became the biggest selling album by a group in 2007, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
"How Long," the first single from Long Road Out of Eden, has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. The Eagles have been nominated for 35 Grammy Awards.
The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning five #1 U.S. singles and four Grammy Awards. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is the best-selling album of all time, exceeding sales of 29 million units. The band's Hotel California and
Their Greatest Hits Volume 2 have sold more than 16 and 11 million albums respectively. Eagles were in-ducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
The Eagles have teamed up with iloveallaccess.com to offer the ultimate fan experience for the upcoming At-lanta area concerts featuring a variety of VIP ticket packages. For more details go to www.iloveallaccess.com.
Visit the band's Web site at www.eaglesband.com, also www.myspace.com/eaglesmusic and www.vzwamp.com for more information.
- www.northfulton.com
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The Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is expected to open in May on 45 acres of land in Alpharetta off Westside Parkway across Ga. 400 from the North Point Mall area.
The state's water crisis caused by years of drought caused the Woodruff Foundation, operator of the amphitheater for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, to dig wells on the property so the venue's lawn seating and landscaping can be maintained.
Alpharetta approved the issuance of up to $16 million in tax exempt bonds for Woodruff Arts Center to build the amphitheater.
Construction began in June 2007 on the amphitheater, which will seat more than 7,000 under its roof, and another 5,000 on a lawn area. The drought that jeopardized landscaping also gave contractors many construction days.
Designed by KKE Architects of Minneapolis, it will include a distinctive fan-shaped roof to be made of a translucent cloth-like material. Two wide plazas surrounding the venue will feature decorative facades and offer dining options for patrons.
Popular entertainment acts, classical performances, community festivals and graduations will use the amphitheater, according to Don Fox, CFO for the ASO.
Parking for more than 2,600 vehicles will be available in two lots adjacent to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, with additional parking in the immediate surrounding area.
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