HARTFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Carolyn Kuan, music director
7 Bridges:
The Ultimate Eagles Experience
Symphony Show
Friday, July 24, 2026
Act One
7 Bridges Orchestral Intro (Orchestra only)
Already Gone
In The City
I Can’t Tell You Why
Wasted Time
Wasted Time Reprise (Orchestra only)
New Kid In Town
Lyin Eyes
Pretty Maids All In A Row
Peaceful, Easy Feeling
Love Will Keep Us Alive
Funk #49 (Band only)
Act Two
LIFE'S BEEN GOOD
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
HEARTACHE TONIGHT
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT
SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD
HELP ME THROUGH THE NIGHT
DESPERADO
DESPERADO REPRISE
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
ENCORE
Take It Easy
A dynamic and versatile conductor, Adam Kerry Boyles is a notable figure in the musical life of New England. Boyles is currently Director of Orchestras at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Assistant Conductor of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, and Music Director Emeritus of the Brookline Symphony Orchestra. In the 2019/2020 season, he was Visiting Assistant Professor/Co-Director of Orchestras at the University of Kansas City-Missouri Conservatory of Music. Previous Music Director positions include six seasons with the Brookline Symphony Orchestra, three seasons with the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra, five seasons with Opera in the Ozarks, and five seasons with MetroWest Opera. Boyles also served on the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Arizona. With the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Boyles conducts a wide variety of Masterworks, Pops, Talcott Mountain Music Festival, and Educational concerts. He conducted the entirety of the orchestra’s 2018 summer season, including a concert in collaboration with Doc Severinsen. Recent guest engagements include concerts with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, Ocean City Pops Orchestra, Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra, and honors orchestras in Massachusetts, Nevada, Tennessee, Oregon, and Rhode Island.
Boyles is a regular clinician with Manhattan Concert Productions, and Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association. An accomplished vocalist, Boyles performed in numerous operas with the Indiana University Opera Theater, and in Arizona Opera’s first complete presentation of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen. He has sung with many professional choral ensembles across the country such as Conspirare, True Concord, Apollo’s Voice, Mon Choeur, and Cantique. In 2010, Boyles was featured as a guest soloist with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Boyles received his Doctor of Music in Orchestral Conducting degree from The University of Texas at Austin, his Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting degree from The University of Arizona, and his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance degree from Indiana University.
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for an unforgettable rock and roll journey with 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience!
Coming from Nashville, Tennessee, this tribute to the music of the Eagles includes stunningly accurate renditions of timeless classics and fan favorites such as Hotel California, Take It Easy,Desperado, One of These Nights, Life In The Fast Lane, and New Kid in Town.
7 Bridges’ incredible concert experience transports the audience back to the country rock era in Southern California and features impeccable harmonies, masterful musicianship, and authentic 1970’s stage presence – with the HSO providing beautiful orchestral arrangements.
The band’s dedication to recreating the iconic sound of The Eagles is evident in every note they play and sing. This makes their show a must-see event for any fan of classic rock.
Max Struthers (Glenn Frey, Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals) The Ultimate EAGLES Experience.
Born in San Diego, Max was raised on the Southern California rock sounds of the 70s and largely influenced by the Eagles.
He has been singing and playing guitar since he was 11 years old and has always known that playing music was his life's calling.
Moving to Nashville at 19; Max has set out on a journey to share his music with as many who will listen. Max is determined to bring the style of 70s soft rock back into the forefront of mainstream music.
Keith Thoma (Done Henley, Drums, Vocals) began his musical career very early on in life. At age 2, he was already banging out beats on his mother’s cookware and other suitable objects. From his earliest memories, he had always had access to some type of percussion instrument. Starting his journey on a Noble & Cooley drum set featuring “Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem” of Muppet Show fame, he was off to the races!
Throughout his formative years, Keith performed in a variety of musical groups including his high school’s jazz ensemble, marching band and concert band. He joined country duo, The Truesdells, in 1995, with whom he opened for both Merle Haggard and Daryle Singletary.
In 1997 Keith took a departure from country music to explore the classic/modern rock genre with local act, Chunkster. He remained with the group for 5 years.
From 2002 until 2004 Keith toured the US extensively with Lonesome Road. Keith also played drums, percussion and sang lead and harmony vocals on the Lonesome Road album, Damn Good. In addition, Keith wrote and arranged most of the harmonies for the album.
After his stint with Lonesome Road, Keith toured briefly with Nashville Star Season 3 finalist, David St. Romain, before finally making the move to Nashville, TN.
Keith got the call to portray Don Henley in an Eagles tribute band called Tequila Sunrise in 2004. He remained with the group until it folded in early 2008, and became what is now 7 Bridges : The Ultimate EAGLES Experience. He has been an original member since the beginning and is looking forward to what lay in store for this incredible ensemble of musicians.
Keith currently resides in Saint Cloud, FL with his wife, Keri, and when he’s not on the road with 7 Bridges, he enjoys traveling to exotic destinations to explore food, wine and culture.
Jason Hoffman (Randy Meiser/Timothy B. Schmit, Bass Guitar, Vocals) began his musical journey at age 4 with an old Lowry organ, plunking out melodies of TV theme songs and commercials as they played on the Television. By age 7 he gave his first piano recital, which continued through his teens, along with accompanying the high school jazz and concert ensembles, marching band, choirs, parades, barbershop quartets…
Really, anywhere a stage would have him, he’d be happy to oblige.
Once he found his older brother’s rock record collection, it wasn’t long before drums, guitar and eventually bass as well as recording techniques, would pique his curiosity.
Hailing from the small town of New Ulm, Minnesota, there were not a lot of choices of bands of which to become a member. At age 16, he was asked if he could play bass in a local country
band. Not yet owning a bass, he obviously took the job and borrowed a buddy’s bass to learn
on. The gig was in 3 weeks!
A variety of bands followed, each with their own niche, including a broadway show, a backing band for talent shows, online dating balls, Kiss Tribute, Beatles Tribute, and even the occasional Polka gig.
Through college, Jason was part of a Punk/Ska band called 3 Minute Hero, which earned some Minnesota accolades and ventured the 5 state area in a converted school bus they won in a battle of the bands in Fargo, ND. Good times.
In 2002 Jason decided to make the move to Nashville, TN and look for new stages. Within a couple weeks he was already on a tour through the Southwestern States, Fom 2002-2014
there was rarely a moment he wasn’t either supporting touring artists, or playing clubs in Nashville. Many of those years were spent playing for Gwen Sebastian who was on Season 2 of The Voice, and has been a long standing member of Miranda Lambert’s band.
From 2014-2025 Jason’s life took a left turn as he took a break from touring and got into Real Estate while still playing a few gigs every week in the Nashville area with his band Ten Year Town.
So from the local bowling alley to the Grand Ole Opry, back yard shindigs to large festivals,Honkey Tonks to Stadiums, across all 48 contiguous states and 10 European countries, Jason had about seen it all.
JUST THEN… Jason was asked to fill in on the bass role for 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience in early 2022 for a few dates. He was hooked! And when there was an opening to
join the band in late 2025, Jason jumped at the chance to tour again and hasn’t looked back! When not on tour, Jason will perform in Nashville with his band Ten Year Town, fix up some more Real Estate, or head to Fort Wayne IN where he resides with his wife Jen.
RICHIE SCHOLL (Joe Walsh, Guitars, Organ, Vocals) Born and raised in the cattle, coal, and rail town of Rockhampton, in Queensland, Australia, Richie Scholl started playing bars and clubs, literally a few months after first picking up a guitar at age 13. Richie’s live shows, are a testament to the years spent “paying his dues” in front of a live crowd. Although it wasn’t long before he was writing his own music, and eventually released his first album of completely original music in 2002.
It wasn’t until meeting with well respected Australian producer Michael Flanders in early 2006 however, that things started happening for Richie. Work was scheduled to begin on a second album, “The Blacktop Junkie’s Guide To Richie Scholl” almost immediately. This album resulted in #1, and #5 singles on Country radio, and a #35 video on CMC Australia.
During the recording of the album, the decision was made to introduce Richie Scholl and his music to the U.S market. After a brief trip to Nashville in 2006 to meet with labels and industry people, Richie relocated to Nashville, TN in early 2007.
It wasn’t long after landing in town, that Richie’s musical abilities were noticed. He soon found himself on tour with national acts like Jason Michael Carroll, and Chuck Wicks. While on the road, Richie started writing material for what would become his third album, “One Step At A Time” which was released January 2011.
2013 saw the release of two singles, and videos. “Good Goodbye”, and “Last Song”.
Richie’s latest full length album “Southern” was released in January 2017.
Blake Hall (Don Felder, Guitars, Vocals) was dropped into a world of music at the age of four, when his family moved from Palatka, Florida to Hendersonville Tennessee. At five years of age, he started his musical journey with guidance and lessons from his father.
By the age of ten, Blake made his debut on the stage. He would go on to start playing an array of instruments like drums, bass, keyboard, and even started singing and writing songs. A few years after he moved back to Florida, Blake formed a Bad Company tribute band with his father called Desolation Angels. This was Blake's first experience as a front man in a band and would change the direction of his dreams.
Blake relocated back to Nashville, Tennessee in 2009. Since his return to Music City, Blake has played music with several original acts like Gift Horse, Smoking Guns, Platinum Rose, Kassie Jordan, Jessie Kohut, Corey Farley, The Holder Show, Bronze James, The Front Men, and Mike Beach.
In June of 2013, Blake joined the critically acclaimed "7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience." He portrayed the sounds of Don Felders' guitar and vocal parts. Blake traveled the country playing those iconic tunes from the Eagles with 7 Bridges for over 5 years.
October of 2018 saw Blake joining forces with Matchbox 20's very own lead guitar player, Kyle Cook. Blake would go on to play guitar and sing backing vocals for Kyle's solo album debut show in his "old stomping grounds" Indianapolis, Indiana. The tour would continue into Ohio and Kentucky and would eventually conclude in Nashville. Blake is currently still appearing with the singer/songwriter/guitar player that made such a huge impact on the 90's rock music scene.
Blake has now returned to the role of Don Felder with 7 Bridges : The Ultimate EAGLES Experience.
When he is in Nashville, Blake works diligently toward his solo career by writing, recording, and co. producing his own works. Blake can be seen in many clubs like Tequilla Cowboy, Luke Bryan's 32 Bridge, FGL House, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, and Crazytown on the famous "Lower Broadway" in the heart of Nashville.
