Desperado has become one of the best and most well known Eagles tributes in the United States. They boast a line-up of five lead singers and multi-instrumentalists; which not only possess and rivals the musical talents of the actual Eagles, but have been used to play with members of the Hall of Fame band itself.  Desperado was founded in 2002 by lead singing guitarist and keyboardist Aaron Broering. For the past 15 years and counting, Aaron and Desperado have displayed pin-point accuracy and care in delivering a completely live show demonstrating their mastery of the timeless musical and lyrical arrangements of the Eagles.

Desperado tirelessly dedicates itself to the diligence of not only the music and vocals but the beautiful preservation of the imagery, mystique, and landscapes of vivid sentiment found in Eagles songs.  So much to the point that founder Aaron Broering's original material has been flatteringly  compared to artists such as The Eagles and Jackson Browne.

Desperado’s powerhouse line-up currently consists of founding member Aaron Broering, who played with Eagles guitarist Don Felder, and Eagles co-writer J.D. Souther.  Drummer and percussionist Kevin O’Connell, Bassist Chris Farmer who was former musical director of the Beach Boys, and Current Bassist for Eagle Timothy B. Schmit , Guitarist Ricky Lewis who’s played with The Chanteys since 1980 and was performing on television at the Age of 10, and vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist Kerry Chester, who has played with artists such as Dick Dale.

Desperado performs annually in large casino show rooms, performing art centers, private and corporate settings, music clubs as well as fairs and outdoor concert festivals. Desperado is a “Must Hear” for any Eagles fan and concert promoter. Desperado brings it all to you, and is being met with the following praises and more from its critics and contemporaries:

“You guys played Hotel California like you wrote the song”.

Rosemary Butler………..
Former back-up singer for Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt

“The finest replication of Eagles songs I’ve ever heard”.
Jerry Greenberg…..Former CEO of Atlantic Records.

"Their vocals make the hair stand on your neck"…Michael Tolerico…. Electric Events, Lakewood C.O.
“Once heard, Always preferred”……….. JoAnn Smith, The Laughlin Reporter

During the lockdown, longtime friends and seasoned musicians, Tim Godwin and David Sheils began revisiting the songs of James Taylor, whose music had long shaped their own. What started as a creative outlet quickly evolved into Never Die Young— a band that delivers Taylor’s catalog with the respect, precision, and heartfelt musicianship it deserves.

Godwin has worked with such notable artists as Air Supply, Laura Brannigan, Shelby Lynne, and Tanya Tucker.  He has been involved in numerous television projects along with Fox TV show  “Sunday Comics” house band.  

Sheils has worked with various artists, including Chicago, Toto, Mary Travers, Tower of Power, Billy Vera, Pat Benetar, and written songs for Billy Preston and Freda Payne.  

Joined by the wonderful vocals of Kylea Sheils and stellar San Diego musicians, Jim Reeves on bass, Josh Weinstein on Keys, Bob Sale on drums and Larry Grano on Vox and percussion. Never Die Young will take you down that Country Road James Taylor wrote about so many years ago and into his living room with songs like the Sweet Baby James.