Nazareth College Arts Center presents Hotel California-the only band authorized to perform Eagles hits-on 11/1

ROCHESTER, NY (10/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College Arts Center is pleased to present Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles, on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 8 p.m. in the Callahan Theater. The only show that has been officially authorized to perform the music of the Eagles, Hotel California consists of talented musicians who faithfully reproduce the super group's original studio recordings.

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ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

Founded 30 years ago following the breakup of the Eagles, Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles is the only show that is officially authorized to perform the music of the Eagles.

Comprised of five musicians with extraordinary vocal and musical talents, Hotel California faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of the Grammy Award-winning super group's studio recordings, in a performance that transcends the boundaries of rock, R&B, and country, and brings back the memories and sounds that defined a generation.

More than a tribute show, Hotel California delivers a live concert (without wigs or mimicry) that incorporates the performers' vocal harmonies and authentic instrumentation-including specialty instruments-on timeless mega-hits like "Take It Easy," "Heartache Tonight," "One of These Nights," and, of course, "Hotel California," as well as solo works by Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh.

The show has toured throughout the Unites States and Canada.

ABOUT THE MUSICIANS

The five musicians that make up Hotel California have shared billing with dozens of artists, including Trace Adkins, Chicago, Vince Gill, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers, Tower of Power, Charlie Daniels, Sugar Ray, Lyle Lovitt, Three Dog Night, The Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett, Boston, LeAnn Rimes, Greg Allman, Dwight Yoakam, and more.

DICKY LEE (vocals; mandolin; pedal steel; harmonicas; lead, rhythm, slide, acoustic, electric guitars) has shared the stage with groups such as Boston and Van Halen. Among his many credits are several major motion pictures. A true veteran in the industry, Dicky Lee has toured extensively and recorded in some of the finest studios in the world.

PHIL (drums, percussion) has done everything from clubs to major label recording to touring. He has been signed to five major labels, signing his first recording contract at age 17; recorded two CDs with the legendary band Mastedon; and worked on movie soundtracks including the 80's classic, St Elmo's Fire. Phil has studied with some of the top drum teachers in the industry and held long-term endorsement deals with drum and stick manuracturers.

SCOTT (vocals, bass, special effects) has shared stage time with such notables as WAR, The Commodores, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Wayne Cochran, and The Diamonds. His early career highlights include RCA recording artist Gypsy, and producing the Breakheart Pass Band. Scott studied music at Moorhead State University, and is a software engineer and a degreed tax accountant. In the late 1990s he combined his knowledge of the music business, computer programming, and accounting, into a software product that has gained worldwide success. He resides in Nevada and is the first called for many of the groups performing on the world famous Las Vegas strip.

STEVE (vocals; banjo; lead, rhythm, acoustic, double-neck, 12-string guitars) credits the inventor of the accordion for his eventual inspiration and desperate need to take up guitar at age 10. His six-string career started with his first public playing and singing performance in sixth grade, pounding out "If I Had a Hammer" for his excited fellow classmates. Born and raised in Downey, California, Steve has performed at numerous coffee houses, concerts, and recording sessions. He has opened for the Little River Band, Dave Mason, Randy Meisner (Eagles), Kenny Rankin, Richie Furay, and 38 Special. He also is an accomplished songwriter.

WADE (vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitars, percussion) has been fascinated with music and singing since childhood. He began performing in school and church choirs, and at the age of 23 his musical career took off as the lead vocalist for the original band Croox. Throughout the '80s and '90s, Wade performed up and down the Pacific Coast opening for such legends as Huey Lewis and the News and WAR. He also performed for many San Francisco Bay-area radio stations.

TICKETS

Tickets to Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles are $20-$50. For tickets, call – or visit – the Box Office: 585-389-2170; or order tickets online: artscenter.naz.edu.

Subscriptions to the Nazareth College Arts Center's 2014-2015 Season are still available through the Box Office; subscribers receive a 20% discount off single ticket prices and additional benefits when purchasing tickets to five or more different shows.

The Nazareth College Arts Center Box Office is located on campus, at 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, New York, 14618.

Regular box office hours are Monday- Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 11 a.m. until curtain time on performance days.

SPONSOR INFORMATION

The Nazareth College Arts Center's 2014-2015 subscription series is sponsored by M&T Bank; Wendy's Restaurants of Rochester; and the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles is sponsored by Kathleen and Jim Leo and Drs. Dawn and Jacques Lipson.

ABOUT THE NAZARETH COLLEGE ARTS CENTER

Since 1967, the Nazareth College Arts Center has served as a venue and educational resource for students, educators, artists, and audiences of all ages to create, study, and experience the visual and performing arts. These cultural programs support the College's curriculum in music, art, and theatre arts, and provide area residents with opportunities to experience exceptional dance, international entertainment, family programming, music, musical theatre, and special events.

The Nazareth College Arts Center

• is a nonprofit institution.
• is the premier presenter of world-class dance, children's theatre, and international entertainment in Rochester.
• attracts approximately 70,000 adults and children annually.
• houses the Nazareth College departments of art, music, and theatre arts, which present exceptional theatre productions, musicals, recitals, and art exhibitions each year (events are open to the public), while preparing students for successful careers in fields such as art, music, and drama education; visual communication design; studio art; film; creative arts therapy; acting; musical theatre; dance; technical theatre and design; music performance; and music business.
• serves as a venue for auditions, art classes, music lessons, recitals, fundraisers, lectures, community theater productions, camps, workshops, and graduations.
• offers a School Performance Series, which serves thousands of area K-12 students/teachers each year.
• is the performance home of Rochester City Ballet and world-renowned Garth Fagan Dance, as well as the home of the Bach Children's Chorus.
• is the only area performing Arts Center located on a College campus.

For more information, visit artscenter.naz.edu.

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