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Tickets $32Available from: Christchurch: Real Groovy - Address 179 Tuam Street, Christchurch Ashburton: Ticket Direct (03) 307 2010 Timaru: Newmans Music Works - Phone: (03) 688 5597
Hanmer Springs: Hanmer Holiday Homes - Phone: (03) 315 7336 or Hot Tracks Booking Office - Phone: (03) 315 7487 Jason Fletcher (Musical Director and vocals)
Fletch started on stage at the tender age of 5, playing William Tell's son. Since that time he has appeared in many stage and operatic shows and worked alongside stars such as Jim Moriarty and Rob Guest. While living in Nelson, Fletch pursued a professional signing career, and performed in several bands, while running a successful Karaoke company, and touring with the Variety Club Bash. 2008 saw Fletch begin his pursuit of a dream, presenting a tribute to Neil Diamond. This year the dream continues with a tribute to the Eagles. | 
| David “Doobie” Smith (Guitar and vocals)
Doobie has been playing guitar since high school but has only rarely ventured into public performance. He is a huge fan of the Eagles and also of the Doobie Brothers (hence the nickname). Singing is a relatively recent discovery for him courtesy of karaoke (thanks Fletch).
On the home front, he is married to Megan and has four boys (Jamie, Tyler, Jackson and Lucas) ranging in age from 19 to 4. | 
| Kevin Grounds (Keyboard, Violin, Vocals)
Kevin has been interested in music since a young age; first learning the violin from about age nine, then the piano from age eleven. As a child he played in various orchestras with the Christchurch School of Instrumental Music (CSIM) culminating in membership in the Christchurch Youth Orchestra in the late 80s and early 90s.He graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Composition and then from Christchurch Teachers’ College with a Diploma of Teaching. He then spent the best part of a decade in Japan. Where he studied Kendo (Japanese fencing) supporting himself by English teaching and playing keyboard in a number of amateur bands. Kevin now teaches Japanese language at St Bede’s College in Christchurch. In April 2008 Kevin and brother Martin collaborated to create their own band ‘Successful Sunday Picnic’ featuring all original music and lyrics. | 
| Richard Grahame (Bass and Vocals)
Richard lived in Australia for 12 years before moving home in 2002. He is a talented artist with an Art and Pottery Studio by the name of "Artz Studio" His loves include Surrealist/Cubist Oil Painting, Pottery, Music/song writing, and of course, family. Richard admits his musical tastes are not that "mainstream" and tend to lean towards artists such as The Cure, Smiths, Frank Zappa, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. So when asked to help out with “ The Eagles" he was in two minds, as although he has grown up and loved listening to this band, he never thought he would be playing it as it is a challenging style for him to play! Luckily we have a great bunch of musos on board, two Richard has known now for many years, so he has joined us for the show. | 
| Nigel Prebble (Guitar and vocals)
Nigel has been a musician for 25 years and undertaken numerous musical projects in New Zealand, Australia and China. With a style resembling Southern Californian Rock he has branched out and embraced other formats including Folk, Traditional Chinese Music and recently Mid Seventies Punk (of all genres). The current Eagles project is a homecoming for this well traveled musician who has always wanted to emulate the band which provided so much musical influence during his youth. Nigel adds crisp vocal and guitar sounds to what can only be described as a star lineup |  | Chris Hall (Guitar / Vocals / Backing vocals / Substitute bass player)
Chris has been involved in music for 30 years – he started around age 8 / 9 playing drums for his parent’s country band at various hotels / restaurants & private functions. Through this he was privileged to play drums to support several well known country artists at various times including Patsy Rigger / Noel Parlane & Sir Howard Morrison. He began playing guitar instead after hearing Van Halen & Iron Maiden on the radio in the 1980's & wanted to emulate them himself...he is still trying!! He has been involved in rock & blues based covers & original bands ever since. This culminated in a 3rd place in the Auckland Battle of the Bands in 1997/8 & playing to 14,000 people at the Eastern B.O.P Christmas in the park in 2000. He has always enjoyed the Eagles - particularly the Joe Walsh & Don Henley influences & was excited about the challenge of learning all the material. Outside this he is studying towards a degree in politics through University & is involved in recording projects & covers bands. He also teaches Kung fu / Karate / Tai Chi / Chi Gung / Self Defence courses & Weapons classes through his martial arts club Si Lung (4 dragons) Kung Fu. He is happily married to his wonderful wife Kim & is father to 4 girls aged 7 yrs / 6 yrs / 4 yrs & 16months. | 
| Steve Hall (Drums)
Steve started playing drums at the age of twelve, a scary thirty years ago. Starting with country music and eventually moving in to rock in his college years, he has backed many well known New Zealand country artists and even international acts such as Barry McGuire. Most of his musical career has been spent playing in local amateur bands. His musical tastes normally run to metal bands but like most people he has an Eagles CD in his collection and is really looking forward to playing their music. In his spare time he writes short stories and practises martial arts. Most importantly he enjoys spending time with his family and is currently planning his wedding with Sharon, his wonderful fiancé. |  | Graham Frith (Director)
Once a Physical Education Teacher, then an Outdoor Instructor, then a Guide, now a Postie, and Event organiser, he has a talent for spotting and drawing out the talent in others, with a little gentle arm twisting. He fills his spare time mountain biking, kayaking and running in the hills and trying to keep up with his lovely wife Juliet. | | | | |
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A Tribute To the Eagles
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