THE GUESS WHO w/ DON FELDER
@ SCOTIABANK SADDLEDOME, CALGARY (AB)
JUNE 8, 2026
Currently, legendary Canadian band The Guess Who have been embarking on their Takin’ It Back Tour, a celebratory tour for the duo of Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, who, after a lengthy legal battle, have reclaimed The Guess Who name. This is the first time the two have toured as The Guess Who in 23 years. During the last two decades, they toured together as Bachman–Cummings. Their stop in Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome on June 8 was an absolute blast!
Don Felder, former lead guitarist of the Eagles, set the stage perfectly with a roughly 45-min set largely made up of some classic Eagles’ hits. He and his backing band were tremendous, playing brilliantly the moment they stepped onto the stage. Hearing Felder’s hauntingly beautiful rendition of “Hotel California” was a truly mesmerizing experience. Felder knocked it out of the park with all the guitar solos on this song. The funky rocker “Life In The Fast Lane” was super entertaining, offering tons of energy and exceptional guitar riffs. The stunningly sweet vocal harmonies between Felder and his backing band in “One Of These Nights” sounded amazing. Lastly, the bluesy stomper “Heartache Tonight” was another highlight, thanks to its catchy chorus and groovy instrumentation.
Scotiabank Saddledome witnessed the unbelievable talents of Bachman and Cummings, along with their touring band, as they performed each song magnificently. For the jazz-influenced “Undun,” Cummings brought out a flute to play a little solo, which was one of my favourite parts of the night. Cummings’ vocals on “Undun” were nothing short of spectacular, too. Another highlight was the explosive energy, blistering guitar riffs, and anthemic chants of “Guns, Guns, Guns.” “American Woman” had everyone on their feet. Bachman’s guitar lines and solos on this song were extraordinary. Cummings’ soulful vocals, the soothing instrumentation, and the delicate atmosphere of the soft-rock ballad “These Eyes” was wonderful. “Clap For The Wolfman” was a funky and somewhat goofy tune. “Hand Me Down World” was psych rock at its finest. “No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature” was one of the best-sounding songs of the night thanks to the fantastic vocal harmonies, driving bass, infectious hooks/choruses, and top-notch songwriting. “No Time” and “Laughing” sounded just as good, with The Guess Who’s marvelous musicianship and one-of-a-kind songwriting on full display.
Throughout the night, Cummings shared many stories about the band, including the songwriting session between him and Bachman that spawned “These Eyes,” a song that both of them acknowledged changed their lives forever, all the gold records The Guess Who got, and becoming good friends with DJ Wolfman Jack (who inspired the song “Clap For The Wolfman”). Numerous times before going into a song, either Bachman or Cummings would talk about how much they still love playing them live. This was very apparent while watching the show, due to the immense enthusiasm Cummings showed while singing and Bachman’s exhilarating guitar shredding.
The Guess Who also played three Bachman–Turner Overdrive (Bachman’s other band) songs, which the crowd was just as excited to hear. For these songs, Bachman took lead vocals. Vocally, Bachman really shone on the hard rocking “Let It Ride.” The fun energy, Bachman’s iconic stuttering vocals, and the heavy headbanging guitar riffs of “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” was a complete joy to hear live. The Guess Who capped off the night with an excellent performance of “Takin’ Care Of Business,” in which Bachman got the whole crowd to chant the chorus along with him.
Overall, The Guess Who and Don Felder put on a wonderful show, and I highly recommend catching one of their shows, especially if you adore classic rock and want to see some world-class musicians deliver some of rock’s most enduring songs.
The Guess Who Links
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Randy Bachman Links
Don Felder Links
Background Photo Credit: Paquin Artists Agency
