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Stevie Nicks Summer 2005 FAN REVIEWS

7/30/05 Chronicle Pavillion Concord, CA

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Xico
I really enjoyed this version of Stevie Nick's song set. She was intriguing and mystical. The band held the drummer very low key with a lot of builds. The beginning of the concert was done like Stevie was in the 70's. She even pretended to be on a Cocaine high. For a moment, I thought she was! She made it clear that she was straight when she spoke on the microphone. It was eerie to think she was high once again. However, it was like we were all back in the 70's. It was a hair raising show. The rest of the show had valleys and peaks between rock and mystical enchantment. There was two big highlights. The first was when Stevie came out to do Zeppelin in a top hat, bell bottom spandex, and her signature boots. She looked awesome. Her legs were fantastic. She has her 1970's legs back. To top it all off, she sings "Rock n Roll" by Led Zeppelin. Throughout the song and even the rest of the show, she seemed to be saving her voice. Her next and last song was Beauty and the Beast. All Stevie fans know how vocally challenging that song is. She hit every note. I have to say this is the best I have ever seen her. I expect she will get even better. I am hoping. I would like to see her next song and video take off and do really well. Hopefully she won't keep us waiting too long.

Maureen Salazar
It was my first Stevie Nicks concert, and I was so excited! The usher told us we were lucky to have the great seats that we had, they were 4th row, and so incredibly close! We had a great view of Sharon and Jana, who looked pretty and sounded great. I wasn't a huge fan of Vanessa, but that may change. She had a great voice and was hilarious! She was very honest, and I love that trait in a musician! After Vanessa came all the stage people to move the piano and put Stevie's microphone out. Stevie came on at 9-ish, and by that time I couldn't see an empty seat around! She did Enchanted first, then Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, and the rest you'll see on the main page. The only thing that I disliked about the concert was when I couldn't see Stevie cause of all the people standing up. I know it's a concert and people dance, but I felt bad for people behind me who couldn't see if I was standing up, but that's the only way I could see! Anyway, during Circle Dance everyone but these two annoying people in the 2nd row sat down. I liked the new ones, such as Circle Dance, that I didn't know before. The drummers, my God, they were wonderful! The solo from Waddy was awesome too, and then came Edge of Seventeen. I heard from another review that they let the first 6 rows go up to shake her hand, but I saw so many people being turned away by security. Of course when my mom wanted me to go up there I tried to tell her that security won't let you, but she couldn't hear me, and of course I got turned away. That was the only disappointment of the night. Other than that, it was a great concert, and by this time in the tour I wasn't expecting her voice to be so good, but it was really really strong. I had a great time, and because of all that happened to her around this area I'm sure she'll be back some time for another wonderful concert!

Ryan
WOW! Whatever Stevie is doing different over the last few months she needs to keep doing it. She has not looked or sounded this good since the "Millennium shows" at the House of Blues in Los Angeles in 1999/2000. She was radiant and so energetic on stage last night, my friends and I (some of whom it was their first time seeing her perform live) were blown away. She seemed to be having a great time being up there, enjoying every minute and every note. She really put her heart and soul into every lyric. After seeing her on the lackluster second night in Vegas, those of us who were there was so thrilled to see she got her mojo back. Stevie elevated herself to back to the status of a legend on stage last night. And parts of the shows like the Merchandise were rethought after Vegas, and there were many stylish choices for T shirts, and yes, a Program. It was a show, that long time Stevie fans, and new fans would both enjoy. As just of out of college kids we have the utmost respect for truly talented musicians/performers like Ms. Nicks that are so missing in today's younger musical artists. Stevie can out rock and out perform any of them she showed last night. She is at her peak. I was awoken this morning to calls from my friends I went with whom were still so uplifted and feeling the energy that she put out last night. My friend Michael, his first time seeing her summed it up best saying simply "damn...she rocks" his eyes wide in awe.

Russell Cook
My friend and I were running so late; comming from Reno. We got into the concert area around 8:30 and we were freaking out that we missed the opening. We were standing in line for the all mighty $9 beer and she opened with "bootyliscious". I always point out that the guitar riff in that song was from my Goddess, Stevie Nicks. This marked my third time seeing Stevie; once in Concord for the TISL tour, once in Reno with Fleetwood Mac (sorry about the fight Stevie) and this time. But I must say that this time, that lady knocked me off of my feet. I have heard the remix to "Dreams" by Deep Dish and fell for that song all over again. Nice work on them vocals lady!! I was hoping she would incorporate those vocals into her concert but she didn't. That was okay because she made up for it in changing the harmony on "Sorcerer" and dedicating a song to all of the "couples who couldnt get married because the government wouldnt let them". When I heard her say that to us, I knew at some point I would get a tear. That tear finally came out at the very end of the show when she sang "Beauty and the Beast". I have heard this song many, many times and that night was the best performance I have ever heard. I was recovering from a rough night the night before and was not feeling too confident in myself and my life. I was also dealing with a partner who was unsure of whether or not he wanted me in his life. Stevie took all of that away and I found myself all emotional. I stood there and watched her singing about loving someone who was a beast and singing "there is no beauty without my beast" and it made me realize that the trivial things in life can be surpassed. She is living proof of that because she has gone through everything. If you ever read this Stevie, thank you. Whenever this crazy world gets me caught up and twisted, i can always put on my FM or Stevie CDs, concert DVDs, or videos and forget about everything. You take me away from the world for a minute. You also inspire my writing. Keep up the good work and get on your next solo CD! We are all waiting. By the way, nice touch on your vocals and the ending of "Gold Dust Woman". The " you cant save me now...you cant save me now was a nice poetic touch to that song from so many days ago. You are the greatest!

Stacia
I saw Stevie at the Chronicle Pavillion on the 30th and was amazed!!! Stevie was incredible! Her voice was excellent, her band was wonderful and she looked beautiful. She is so passionate about what she does and it shows! Thank you Stevie!!!

Jennifer Padilla
My parents tell stories of me spinning to Stand Back as a child just as Stevie still does to wow her fans. Throughout my life I have been a fan even though I am 23 years old and may be out of my era. To hear those precious songs sang live by Stevie Nicks was priceless. The concert at the Concord Pavilion was absolutely amazing. Stevie sang and danced beautifully and looks wonderful. I had the blessing of sharing the experience with my entire family and it was one that will be in our hearts forever.

Roxanne Campbell
I was completely SPELLBOUND last night. Wow, what an evening of complete joy. My 9 year old daughter and myself attended the concert as we have done since she was born and I have been a fan of Stevie and Fleetwood Mac since 1978. The band was so precise, tight and ROCKIN, and Stevie, well she was glowing. Stevie Nicks has just gone from fabulous to magnificent. We are all getting older too, and with age comes excellence. Stevie we love you, thank you for bringing your gift of music to us, I loved the background stage, great visuals, I wish this was taped for a DVD. Vanessa Carlton was also very very good, refreshing. Peace Be With You and keep Rockin Mystical, Magical, Sister of the Moon. Love Always

Paul Crowell
This was my third time seeing Stevie perform at the Chronicle pavilion. I love the way this ampitheatre is set down into the hills so you are looking up at them. The last light of the sunset creates the warmest soft glow on them,in golds and oranges,a magical contrast to the blue sky behind them. This was what I was looking at when Vanessa Carlton appeared ,looking so soft and feminine in this gorgoeus flowing dress. Her demeanor was so cute and sweet,and she spoke a lot to us,which is so important to me,and makes me feel really connected to the performer. She was trying to show off a little bit more of her wild ,young side.....it came through even through her innocent little voice and face. I was very touched when she dedicated a song to all the couples that couldn't marry because thier government wouldn't let them. I sat for about 15 minutes( in my excellent seat...an incredible straight on view of Stevie ...and quite close to her! I am pretty skilled at choosing the good ones!) before that familiar driving beat of 'Bootylicious' started pounding and the crowd started dancing..and the ones in my section didn't stop for most of the show! Stevie was on fire with her physical performance this evening. Her dancing is the best I've ever seen in 5 performances.....not to mention the twirling! I had walked into the show feeling a little jaded after seeing the similar set list back in May at Cesar's Palace...but Stevie managed to restoke my fires with her high energy set tonight. I brought along the painting of Stevie that I painted a couple years ago, I felt inspired to try to give it to her on my way out the the concert.At the beginning of 'Landslide' I rushed down to the stage with the rest of the crowd trying to get close to her for 'Edge of Seventeen'. The security people wouldn't let anyone down there. My heart dropped and I started begging them (Yes, I am not to proud to beg when it comes to Stevie!) to please,please let me go down there or at least for them to get my painting to her themselves.Finally, I got one of them to pull a girl from the front row back and asked her to give it to Stevie for me. I returned to my seat, a little heartbroken that I couldn't present it her myself, but full of hope that she would at least recieve it. I hope the blonde woman who was the farthest right on the stage is reading this because I want her to know that when I saw Stevie take that painting from her it was one of the happiest moments of my life...I was beaming with excitement and joy! I hope maybe that painting might show up somewhere near the blue lamp!(I can dream can't I? Actually, I'd be delighted just to have it hang in one of Stevie's garages!) Stevie spoke to us quite a bit about how happy she was to be back in the Bay area, that this was where she really had gotten her start. She was so funny introducing Carlos Rios when she told about him helping her find the stage when she "wasn't doing so well a few years back". And it was touching when she started crying during "'Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You". The real high points of the show for me were "Rock and Roll,by Led Zeppelin.She really did rock and roll!,' Stand Back ','Edge of Seventeen', all the high energy rockers! And' Beauty and the Beast' was exsqisite again, I thought this was the crowning jewel of the Vegas show,and Stevie managed to break my heart a second time with this one. A huge thanks to Stevie, her fired up band,all the wonderful folks I met there and on the way there and back. And especially the girl from the front row who helped at least part of my dreams come true!

LuAnn Watkins
This was without a doubt the most enjoyable Stevie concert I've been to, and I've been to a LOT of Stevie concerts. I took my 24 year old son with me this time, just him and me. He was raised on Stevie songs, and knows all the words (poor kid) as I do. We prepped ourselves before the concert by watching the video/dvd of the Red Rocks Tour and the White Winged Dove Tour. We were all fired up, as you can imagine. There were quite a few women paying homage to Stevie by dressing like her. I was really pleased to see so many young women doing this (so was my son!!). Vanessa Carlton opened the show, and I thoroughly enjoyed her songs. Her voice is just beautiful. She's got a great stage presence and I think genuinely enjoys playing with, and for, the crowd. When Stevie finally arrived, it was like the audience drank from a magic potion. The colors, paintings, photos on the background were such a big part of the show, I sometimes had a hard time watching Stevie. Stevie was beautiful, poised, and her voice was great. Every song was done with 100% perfection from Stevie and the entire band. I especially enjoyed Stevie's rendition of the Bonnie Raitt song "Circle Dance" (I get it, Stevie!). She put her heart into that one. I had to cry with Landslide (that one gets me every time). Stevie poured her heart out to Beauty and the Beast. The drum solos were rockin', and the piano before Rhiannon just about broke my heart. I think every time I see her lately I feel like this might be the last time. I especially felt so this time. It seemed like she was passing the torch on to Vanessa Carlton at the end of the show. We who have loved Stevie from the beginning never want to say 'goodbye'. Keep on rockin, Stevie! Thanks for a memorable evening.

Lois
What can i say Stevie was wonerful, I have gone too most of her concerts and i was very impressed with this show, when she say has anyone written anything for you, i cried that was the song i played for my brother when he passed away suddenly in 2004, we shared the love of her music together and i know he was there with me tonight. Landslide was great i love the background of life and career, she has brought so much happiness too millions of people in her lifetime im so happy she still sings and plays shows. stevie nicks is truly amazing!!!!! And vanessa was wonderful as well, i hope she learns alot from this tour from stevie so she too can be where stevie is today one day!!!! thanks for the great show

Chris VanHook
A day to get my hair done, put on my lavender fairy dress... the event Stevie is home!!!!! Fantastic as always!!! She was absolutely beautiful!!! Every song was just right. All her costumes perfect! The photos on her backdrop were awesome especially on Beauty and the Beast. I loved the way she used the old film! Edge of Seventeen was unbelievable!! The dove on the screen was beautiful! Rhiannon... what can I say?? PERFECT!!!! Even when she poked fun at herself for past mistakes she had everyone laughing. Thank you Stevie for another perfect night!!

Susan Henning
I have seen so many great Stevie and Mac shows, the first one in 1975. This show was awesome, I'm not kidding. Stevie's voice knocked me out. Her poetic presence and ballerina poses were a thing of beauty. The band also was incredible. I loved the new set list, especially Sorcerer and Fall from Grace. Gold Dust Woman was magical. Sharon and Jana sounded like angels from heaven. Stevie Nicks is one of the great ones, and she looked absolutely beautiful. Denny Paul Butler
The night air was perfect the stars were bright and Stevie was ever so much the beauty as here music was the Beast and she tamed it so well. I have always felt her concerts in the 70's with MAC and here solo concerts in the 80's would never be topped. I was wrong very wrong, at 57 she out did herself. Her voice was awesome her band flawless the screen behind her with videos of her career and with the angelic girls for Rhiannon were breath taking.She looked amazing. She rocked the night with edge of 17, stand back, gold dust woman, Fall from grace, and brought tears to eyes with landslide, has anyone ever written anything for you, and Beauty and the Beast (which i might add was like a rock n roll oprea). At a time with all the over produced young teens in the music bizz, the should take NOTE from a singer song writter who in my book is and well always be rock n roll royalty. Hail to the Queen.

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