Steely Dan was recently forced to miss several dates as the opening act on the Eagles’ Long Goodbye Tour because frontman Donald Fagen was suffering from an unspecified illness, and now the group will be sidelined for at least two more shows because Fagen’s continuing health issues.
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After missing the last seven dates on the trek, Steely Dan had been scheduled to return as the Eagles’ support act for their show on Thursday, November 2, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, but it’s now been announced that jam rockers Tedeschi Trucks Band will open that concert and a November 4 gig at the same venue.
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According to Jambands.com, ticket holders for the two shows were sent a message that explained, “Donald Fagen continues to recuperate, and Steely Dan will not be performing at the two Eagles shows in Atlanta,” and that Tedeschi Trucks will be performing instead.
Tedeschi Trucks Band is led by ex-Allman Brothers Band slide-guitar whiz Derek Trucks and his wife, singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi. The group, which formed in 2010, released its latest studio album, I Am the Moon, last year.
Steely Dan currently is listed as returning as the Eagles’ support act starting with a November 7 show in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Long Goodbye Tour currently is plotted out through a March 13, 2024, concert in Toronto.
Steely Dan’s most recent concert with the Eagles took place on September 20. Since Steely Dan has been sidelined, Sheryl Crow has filled in at shows on October 5 and 6 in Denver; Steve Miller Band has opened for the Eagles on October 9 and 10 in Indianapolis, October 13 in Detroit, and October 17 in Cleveland; and country star and Eagles touring member Vince Gill pulled double duty in opening for the group on October 15 in Pittsburgh.
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The Eagles’ Upcoming Long Goodbye Tour Dates
November 2 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
November 4 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
November 7 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
November 9 – Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
November 14 – Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
November 17 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
November 18 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
January 5 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
January 6 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
January 12 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
January 13 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
January 19 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
February 2 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center ATX
February 16 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
March 1 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
March 2 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live
March 8 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
March 13 – Toronto, ON, Canada @ Scotiabank Arena
Join the musical journey with Tedeschi Trucks! Grab your tickets today for the Tedeschi Trucks 2024 tour and be part of an unforgettable night of blues and rock.
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