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Do you know anyone who’s gotten tickets for The Eagles at the Sphere? The presale started already and a few people I play soccer with were able to snag a…

Sphere lights up for the first time in celebration of Independence Day on July 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional Shows Added For The Eagles At The Sphere.

Sphere lights up for the first time in celebration of Independence Day on July 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additional Shows Added For The Eagles At The Sphere.

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Do you know anyone who’s gotten tickets for The Eagles at the Sphere? The presale started already and a few people I play soccer with were able to snag a couple pair of tickets!

I was lucky enough to take my dad to their final “Hotel California” show when it was at MGM Grand a few years ago, and I can honestly say it was one of the most incredible concerts I’ve ever been to. Plus, getting to experience it with my dad, who was the one who introduced me to their music, made the night even more special.

Ransom and his father at The Eagles tour in 2022.Ransom Garcia via BMG Las Vegas

Ransom and his father at The Eagles tour in 2022.

Well, because the demand was so plentiful, the legendary rock band has added more shows to their schedule! Four more shows, to be exact. If you’re a fan of The Eagles, you can now catch them at the Sphere over 6 exclusive weekends, beginning September 20th through November 9th, 2024. And like all shows at the Sphere, the venue promises to make it a truly immersive experience!

Tickets for the show will be available for general sale starting Friday, June 21st at 10AM PST and start at $175, inclusive of taxes and fees. They can be bought at eagles.com.

Here Are The Scheduled Concert Dates:

In September – Friday the 20th, Saturday the 21st, Friday the 27th, and Saturday the 28th.

In October - Friday the 11th, Saturday the 12th, Friday the18th, and Saturday the19th.

In November - Friday the1st, Saturday the 2nd, Friday the 8th, and Saturday the 9th.

The Exclusive Presale For The Eagle At The Sphere is Happening Now

Anyone who pre-registered for the presale can purchase tickets for the new shows and there are exclusive packages to choose from, including a “Vibee Hotel & Experience Package” which includes a 2-night stay at The Venetian Resort. People who purchase this package will also get priority entry to Sphere, access to a fan experience, and a commemorative keepsake.

There are also limited VIP packages available, that include merchandise, a parking pass, and premium seating.

For more information about the Sphere, and upcoming shows, click here.

Five Country Stars Who Should Play The Las Vegas Sphere

The Las Vegas Sphere is the new sensation in a performance venue where artists can create a visual experience that is beyond what has been possible in stadiums, arenas and theaters. According to the Sphere website, "Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium redefining the future of live entertainment. It allows the foremost artists, creators, and technologists to create extraordinary experiences that take storytelling to a new level and transport audiences to places both real and imagined." The venue is powered by "cutting-edge technologies" that ignite the senses and enable audiences to share experiences at a never-before-seen scale.

Country music shows have upped the production game in their concerts over the years: country shows aren't just a singer and a band performing anymore (although that's great, too!).

Legendary rock band U2 was the first act to play the Sphere -- their residency ends on March 2 -- and a few of the videos that have been released shows the scope of what is possible in the venue. The entire interior of the veune  over the stage is a huge video screen, as you can see in the below video.

Each song can have it's own visual design; in the below video, you'll note that the performance for "Even Better Than The Real Thing" looks completely different  the above one, for "Zoo Station."

The visuals at the venue can be so overwhelming that some fans have reported experiencing motion sickness. And while the videos above (some of which were clearly shot by drones) are somewhat nauseating, it's understandable that she sheer magnitude of the spectactle can be jarring.  At thirty-eight seconds into the below video (of "The Fly"), it appears that the audience is in a giant digital elevator shaft, with a massive elevator descending.

Another fun aspect of the Sphere: the entire exterior is also a massive screen. They've used it in lots of creative ways (some of which you may have caught during the Super Bowl Broadcast, or U2's performance at the Grammy Awards.

Country artists have certainly been dominating Las Vegas over the past few years. Which got us to thinking, what country stars would really shine in this exciting new venue?

Lainey Wilson

Lainey is the CMA's current Entertainer of the Year and has proven herself a hard worker. While she shined as an opener in 2023 on the Luke Combs stadium tour and HARDY's tour, we feel she is cooking up something big for her first headlining tour in 2024. Playing a show at the Las Vegas Sphere would be an amazing opportunity for Wilson to outdo herself on stage. Looking at the work she puts into her video creation and even her television stage moments, it's a no-brainer she would be great with a dome of activity behind her every move on stage.

Carrie Underwood

When Carrie kicked off her "Denim & Rhinestones Tour" in late 2022, I was invited as a guest of Underwood to travel with her and other music friends to Kentucky and check out the show. Carrie's performance was non-stop action with backdrops of video content, which would be perfect for the Las Vegas Sphere. A multiple Entertainer of the Year winner for the ACM, Underwood is a pro and has the live show down to near perfection.

There is no doubt Carrie works hard and even flies through the air over her crowd at a couple of points in the show in a ring. U2 is the only act who has played the Sphere so far and acrobatics isn't really their thing (give the guys a break, they're in their 60s). But we'd think that the Sphere would be set up for artists who want to fly over the crowd.  She would be amazing in that setting and already has the Las Vegas crowd charmed yearly with her ongoing "Reflections" show at Resorts World.

Keith Urban

I am not gonna lie; I am partial to Keith Urban and always have been since I started to interview him over twenty years ago when he first started out. This guy was born to entertain and has one of the best stage shows in not just country music but also music in general. He's funny on stage and interacts with his fans at shows. And, of course, can play the guitar like no one else. Urban already plays a Vegas residency a couple of times each year so the Sphere would be a natural fit for him.

Luke Bryan

Luke has so much energy on stage and always has been a great performer. With his high-octane shows and fun sense of humor, this guy could really have some fun with the technology that the Las Vegas Sphere has to offer. He just wrapped his Las Vegas residency at Resorts World earlier this year, and Vegas already loves him.

Bryan's music videos always impress; we're sure he would do something special with the Sphere dome-shaped video in mind. Tickets for Luke's Vegas shows go quickly, as would a show at the Sphere.

Reba McEntire

When Reba is done with her world domination of television with her perfect National Anthem singing at the Super Bowl, coaching on The Voice, and the new sitcom that is coming on NBC, she may just make a move to a Las Vegas residency. Reba has always done Vegas, but not yet a big residency, and if you have ever through the years seen Reba in concert, you know what a showman she is.

She recently told us that she loves the way Garth Brooks plays for fans at his Vegas residency. Can you imagine what Reba could do to "Fancy" in a dome covered with the video? I had the chance to see her 2023 concert tour, and aside from singing every word to every song as loud as possible, the capacity crowd was hypnotized by her performance from the minute she hit the stage. Yeah, she's still got it.

Ransom Garcia is the music director and afternoon host on 1079 Coyote Country. He’s been with the station since 2017, but he’s been on the Las Vegas airwaves since 2003. Although he's Vegas Born AND Raised, Ransom also has on-air duties on sister station Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC. He is also set to be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September of 2024. Ransom writes articles about pop culture, human interests, technology, video games and anything affecting Las Vegas.