EagleMania: Eagles Tribute

EagleMania is the world’s greatest Eagles tribute band, and they are coming to The Carolina Opry on Aug. 14 and Oct. 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.! EagleMania has sold out shows internationally by wowing the crowd and singing their stunning five-part harmony, playing virtuoso guitar work, and performing their uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. Find yourself rocking out with EagleMania at The Carolina Opry when they play some of The Eagles greatest hits as well as some solo favorites…

There are six members that make up the EagleMania band. The lead vocalist is J.D. Kelly. Kelly started his career at the age of 13 when he began singing in cover bands, and since then, music has always been an enormous part of his life. Frankie Reno plays the keyboard and is a backup vocalist. Reno has been in the music business for 35 years and currently works with Disney and ABC Television Networks, producing music for various TV shows and film projects. John Gaechter and Ken Darcy are the guitarists and another backup vocalist. Gaechter has played guitar all of his life and is also a professional recording engineer. Darcy is a singer/songwriter/musician/poet. He studied music at Montclair State University and has worked with many major performers like Cher. Jon Weiswasser is on the drums and has been playing the drums for the past 27 years. Dennis Espantman is on the bass guitar and has toured Europe as the opening act for the Rolling Stones. These six members are seasoned with experience in music and are all inspired by the sounds of The Eagles.