AUSTRALIA’S premier Eagles tribute band is bringing their stunning recreation of the legendary American rock group to Swan Hill.
Led by musician Gary Young, the group has been steadily building a loyal following across regional Australia, and they’re now set to add Swan Hill to their growing list of live destinations.
“We’re kind of limited in how often we can play in Melbourne,” Young explained.
“So we just like to get out of town every so often and visit a few regional areas.
“I think people out that way are wanting to be entertained.”
The decision to tour regional areas like Swan Hill isn’t just about logistics – it’s also about the reception.
According to Young, the vibe is often more heartfelt in country towns than in the city.
“You walk on, it’s very still at the start, but you can feel the band and the songs winning the audience over,” he said.
“These songs are timeless.
“They trigger memories – like your favourite barbecue. And by the end of the night, the crowd knows we mean it.
“We’re not pretending to be the Eagles – we’re just doing it properly.”
Recreating the Eagles’ signature sound – particularly their famous harmonies – is no small task. But the tribute band takes it seriously.
“When we started, I just did a lot of hard listening and figured out who could sing what parts the best,” Young recalled.
“There’s no Joe Walsh in the band or anything like that, we just assign the task to whoever sings it best.
“I might sing a Don Henley song, Pete the bass player might sing one… we mix it up.”
Young’s love for the Eagles goes back to his school days when a friend introduced him to the Hotel California album.
“I remember my mate said, ‘Have you heard this?’ And we went back to his house after school and put it on. I couldn’t believe it,” he said.
“It was something you’d never heard before.”
Despite the Eagles peaking decades ago, Young said the music continues to captivate new generations, often thanks to their parents.
“You see it especially in the theatre shows. It’s the parents bringing the kids along, saying, ‘You’ll love this’,” he said.
“I even teach little kids who ask for Beatles or Eagles songs, it’s because their parents are still playing them around the house.”
The Swan Hill audience has been told to expect a “great interpretation” of the Eagles’ songs.
“We’re all hits-based – good sound, good production, and good energy.”
The Eagles Story – Take it to the Limit Tour 2025 is on Friday, August 29 at Swan Hill Town Hall at 7.30pm.
Book tickets online at the town hall website on in-person at the booking office.
