'Hotel California' benefit concert Sept. 23

McCook, Neb. — Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday, Sept. 23 Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles, concert in McCook at the historic Fox Theatre during Heritage Days weekend. Only $40 each in advance, the tickets can be purchased at McCook National Bank, Garrison’s - McCook Lettering, McCook Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Hospital Health Foundation located at 711 East 11th Street, Suite B. Tickets at the door will be $45 each.

The concert is presented by Community Hospital. Platinum sponsors are Innovative Imaging and Pinnacle Bank. Proceeds, including all ticket sales for the concert, will go toward a 3D mammography and biopsy system for Community Hospital’s Imaging Services department.

The band’s website describes them: “For more than two decades, Hotel California has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. See how a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken Hotel California to a level of international recognition normally reserved only for gold and platinum recording artists.

“This dynamic, highly acclaimed show incorporates their very own world renowned vocal harmony, and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty instruments in a stage spectacle that is both modern and exciting. Each concert presents an exciting, showcase of the Eagles mega-hits such as “Take it Easy” “Heartache Tonight” and of course “Hotel California” as well as selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh. The magic and mystique of this truly timeless music is as powerful as it is captivating. So join us now on a trip down a dark desert highway, feel the cool wind in your hair, and experience Grammy award winning sounds. Relax it’s time to check into the Hotel California.”

This is Community Hospital’s fifth Concert for Healthcare. Previous concerts featured the Confederate Railroad, Bellamy Brothers, Lorrie Morgan and Collin Raye.

“We urge people to purchase their tickets early,” said Terri Shipshock, Executive Director of the Community Hospital Health Foundation, adding that previous concerts for all practical purposes were sold out.

If anyone is interested in helping to sponsor the event, or for more information on purchasing tickets, call the foundation office at (308) 344-7222.

For more information on the concert, go to www.chmcook.org.