The best of the 1970s and the early 1980s will come to life at the Calamvale Hotel on April 30 with performances by The Australian Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Rumours: Fleetwood Mac.
Entertainment coordinator Andrew Plunkett said the original bands were the two largest selling acts of the 1970s and, in tandem, topped the charts worldwide.
"The bands played to sell out stadiums around the world. All the bands were at the peak of their careers so it's a good idea to put together a band package that portrays that time," he said.
Mr Plunkett said the music has stood the test of time and new recordings of the music by Harry Styles and Stevie Nicks have brought it forward to a new generation.
"My 18 year old knows the music of Fleetwood Mac," he said.
Mr Plunkett praised the talent of the tribute bands on April.
"The tribute acts that are the most successful are those that can portray the artist and perform the music closest to the musical ability of the original. We have in Queensland some of the best tribute acts in Australia," he said.
"These guys play all over Australia and overseas. If you want to hear this music, this is how you hear it. The bands have evolved into acts that perform the original artists better than themselves. They work at this full time. It's all they do and most of them have been together for eight or 12 years, so they know what they are doing."
He said the bands had also built up a following of fans who came to as many gigs as possible, taking in the magic.
Rumours consist of five musicians who have pooled their talent to achieve a combination that has a punchy rhythm section, superb vocal harmonies and rich keys.
In this lineup, Brooke McMullen plays Linda Rondstadt, with her songs interwoven into the Australian Eagles band.
Australian Eagles founding member and guitarist Shayne Browne said the bands were a perfect fit, with music that appealed to a similar audience and from the same era.
"We may not look like the Eagles, but we aim to play the music as close as we can. The music is simple and can be played by a guitar and voice but with complex layering. We play to get it right."
The band is known for its flawless recreation and performance of the classics including Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, New Kid in Town, Take it to the Limit, Heartache Tonight and Hotel California.
As Linda Ronstadt's original backing band, the original Eagles took out five number-one singles, six Grammy Awards, five American music awards, six number one albums and sold more than 150 million records. Known as the first lady of rock, Ronstadt broke down barriers in the male-dominated music industry of the late 1970s, becoming the highest-paid woman in rock history and the only woman to sell out stadiums across the world.
Tickets are $25 and are available on 3273 4777. Doors open at 7pm.
We may not look like the Eagles, but we aim to play the music as close as we can. The music is simple with complex layering.
WIN: Australian Community Media has has passes for two people to see the show (value $50) with the winners also receiving one night's accommodation on April 30, staying in a deluxe suite with breakfast to the total value of $265. There are also show tickets (value $50) for a further two couples, to be given away across three mastheads, Redland City Bulletin, Jimboomba Times and Beaudesert Times. To be in the draw to win, enter your details on our website by 9am on Monday, April 18. Conditions may apply and winners will be contacted and announced online.
