Eagles tribute band in concert tonight

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Like the Eagles? Then this week’s Summer Music Series concert is just for you.

7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience will be performing in Van Wert’s Fountain Park tonight at 7.  The third of eight Friday night concerts in the Fountain Park Summer Music Series will feature all the great hits of the Eagles. Based in Nashville, Tenn., 7 Bridges is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles, faithfully re-creating the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period.

The band is a tour de force of talent combining incredible musicianship, vocal precision and a stage presence that has garnered them nationwide acclaim. The Ultimate Eagles Experience is a popular choice for corporate, fairs, festivals, casinos and private events all over the U.S.  7 Bridges provides an all ages, family friendly show weaved into a powerful rock-n-roll concert experience.

The music of the Eagles is a list of top hits from the 1970s and ‘80s that has maintained popularity through generations of music lovers everywhere. Some of the Eagles’ most popular hit songs include “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “Take it Easy”, “Tequila Sunrise”, and “Hotel California”.

“7 Bridges is one of the most popular bands we have ever had at Rockin’ on the River,” said Bob Early, promoter/owner.  “Their show is incredible. The crowd loved them. They were fantastic to work with, real professionals and real gentlemen. Great act!”

The Fountain Park Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Van Wert County Foundation, in cooperation with the Van Wert Parks & Recreation Department.  Other upcoming concerts are the Lima Symphony Pops Orchestra on June 29 with an American Celebration, Van Wert natives “Sonny Boy” Terry Jerome and Mel Deal on July 13, Aftermath: Experience the Sixties on July 20, Bluegrass with Rhonda Vincent & the Rage on July 27 and Brass Transit — the Music of Chicago on August 10.

All concerts are free and open to the public.  Fountain Park is located on the west end of downtown Van Wert on Main Street.  The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or just roam around and enjoy the music and atmosphere.  Food is available starting at 5:30 p.m.