Talk about takin’ it to the limit—we  rolled into New Braunfels’ historic Brauntex Theatre last Saturday night (July 26) like a band of desperados fresh off a dusty trail, battered by the “crud” that’s been making the rounds. With our frontman Clint and our bassist Jay fighting off the sniffles, our social media whiz sidelined completely, and our production manager Gavin sporting a face so puffed from a bad toothache that he looked like he had just done ten rounds with Mike Tyson, it could’ve been a recipe for disaster. But we’re Already Gone, folks—the South’s longest running tribute to the Eagles and we’ve been harmonizing through highs and lows since 2006, so there was nothing to do except turn potential heartache into a heartfelt victory lap, proving once again that it takes a village (or at least a tight-knit rock crew) to keep this show on the road.

The night kicked off with our signature Eagles flair, but behind the scenes, it was all hands on deck. Special shoutout to Carl at Brauntex for the clutch assist that kept Gavin in the game—without him, things might’ve gone from rocky to downright desperate. Everyone powered through like pros, heads down and amps cranked, delivering classics like “Take It Easy” and “Hotel California” and the trademark layered vocals and blistering solos kept us focused on the performance and not on the pain. Teamwork made the dream work: sound engineer Damian doubled up on duties, snapping photos and videos alongside special guest stars Lucas and Heather to capture the magic, ensuring fans could relive the night on socials despite the missing manager.

Since we had some voices on the mend, Leroy stepped up to the mic for extra lead vocals, treating the audience to an unexpected encore blast of Aerosmith’s “Dream On”—a curveball that went over so well that the audience was screaming right along with him. Slipping an Aerosmith wildcard into an Eagles deck added that extra edge of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, and brought the crowd to their feet, (which saved them from having to get up again after the show was over. Efficiency, folks!)

Thankfully, everyone’s on the mend now and we’ll be back full throttle in plenty of time for our next show September 6 at Dosey Doe.

The night got off to a slightly rocky start, with technical glitches delaying the open by about 20 minutes. But this is Texas, folks, and the crowd was nothing if not patient and understanding, chatting amiably and building anticipation like a slow-burn intro to “Hotel California.” Once the lights dimmed and the band hit the stage, any hiccups were forgotten in a rush of classic rock glory.

Set One kicked things off with the band’s namesake track, “Already Gone,” delivered with Glenn Frey-esque grit and a blistering guitar solo that had the audience on their feet from the jump. The Eagles’ catalog unfolded seamlessly: the mystical groove of “Witchy Woman,” the soaring balladry of “Take It to the Limit,” and the laid-back charm of “Peaceful Easy Feeling.” Interspersed were Already Gone’s originals, like the enchanting “Spellbound” and the sultry “I’m Your Man,” where dueling guitars wove a sensual, slow-burning spell that left the crowd spellbound—one fan was overheard saying she “needed a cigarette” after its steamy crescendo. Frontman and crew kept the vibe light with hilarious asides—ribbing each other and the crowd, including a classic bit where they asked how many folks had never seen them before, quipping, “We’ve been together for 19 years—where the hell have y’all been?”—drawing roars of laughter that bridged the gaps between songs. Covers like Joe Walsh’s “Rocky Mountain Way” and “New Kid in Town” highlighted their instrumental prowess, with spot-on multi-part vocals that could’ve fooled even the most die-hard Eagles purist. The set closed strong with “James Dean,” the reflective “Days of My Youth” (another original that tugged at heartstrings), and the harmonious a cappella gem “Seven Bridges Road.”