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Stevie Nicks 2007 - FAN REVIEWS

7/1/07 Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, CT

Melissa Lambert
What a great Concert! My best friend Jessica gave up her seat and gave it to my little sister so she can have an opportunity to see Stevie ,besides Jess already saw Stevie in Mansfield,Mass. My Little sister Anita grew up with me listening to Stevie all these years, now she loves Stevie! We had such a great time. Our whole row was dancing we met Sara, Lisa,Jen,Donna all Stevie fans, we were so lucky we danced and sang all night, what a beautiful light show all the purple lights and great sound,compared to the Mansfield mass show that was outside! It was sooo hot. This was indoors nice and comfortable and cool. At the end of landslide Stevie said, "just like my Father would say, "Stevie, get on with the show!" She Rocked the house down! Thank you Stevie for coming to our Area again.

Aldo Columbano
What can I say? Stevie, you are, quite simply, the best. Having experienced the pleasure of seeing you with and without Fleetwod Mac at least two dozen times since 1975, I will say that each time I attend one of your concerts has been an absolute joy. My wife, myself, my brother and two sisters-in-law attended the show at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. Being from Long Island, it was a two and a half hour car ride, but I would have driven double that to see you. Not only are you as as beautiful as ever, your voice is without question the most distinctive and enchanting as it ever was. I will not go through the entire set. It really doesn't matter what songs Stevie performs. Each one is flawless and delivered with enthusiasm and true emotion. Stevie, in an ever changing and crazy world, it is so comforting to know that you are a real human being with heart and soul and have a genuine affection for all of your adoring fan The band was fantastic as were Sharon, Lori and Jana. Great, great show, but nothing less would be expected from the past, present and future reigning Queen of Rock and Roll. Vanessa Carlton performed beautifully as well. She was personable, sang flawlessly and played a great piano. Way to go!! Can't wait for the next time. Till then................

Jenn
I would really like for someone to explain to me why people dont stand and dance at concerts anymore? You pay good money to go to these shows and there's no better compliment to the entertainer regardless of who that entertainer may be then to get up and dance and sing! Unless you are down in front near the stage where everyone is standing and dancing and having FUN...most people sit in their seats, barley singing like they are at a movie or something? BORING!!!!! Im sorry but I am a HUGE Stevie fan and when she comes out doing Stand Back IM GONNA stand up and dance and sing with her! That being said...Stevie was awsome! She was dancing and singing her best! I've seen Stevie at least once a Summer for the past 8 years straight (this tour I saw twice) and she has been improving each year what I noticed on this tour was her energy. Stevie usually doesn't say a lot... and this time she was bubbly and chatty! She was the most fun she has ever been and Im loving it! She talked a lot about 1973 and 1981. Landslide has become such a beautiful song, it has always been but it SHINES now. And How Still my Love is also a new favorite of mine now, especially live. This time Rhiannon seemed to be a cross between the Dance and the original version and she ROCKED it! I was pleased to be in what seemed to be a packed house... the arena was full, how proud Stevie must be still packing an arena full! I am so proud of her! I think she had a good time out last Summer with Tom and the Heartbreakers and his concerts are a lot of fun. Tom really interacts with the audience sometimes letting the audience sing the songs and making jokes. When I saw Stevie on tour with Tom she was really having a good time, you could tell...i guess it has carried over into this tour !! As always Stevie is the Queen of Rock and Roll, Thank you Stevie, your are the Best!

Jimmy S.
Hello, I have never missed a Stevie concert in the area, even when she was touring with Fleetwood Mac. I just went to the concert Sunday night at Mohegan Sun. THE SHOW WAS PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Her voice and show is awesome every time. She is truly amazing.

Rick Murdoch
I first feel in love with Stevie's voice when Rumors came out in 1976, album of the year. I still have the vinyl. It has been 20 years since I last saw Stevie in concert. It was one H*LL of a show. Loved how she spoke with the audience between songs. She looked and sounded GREAT!! Very please that she played some Fleetwood mac songs that she wrote and that they are on her new CD. It is about time!!

Rochelle Hughes
My husband and I attended the show in Uncasville as a 5th wedding anniversary present to us from a friend. The whole experience was great and it started off like this: Before the show we were eating dinner and my husband stepped out to take a call. He was near the lobby of the hotel and saw Stevie’s band so he called me and told me to come out. Well, I was so surprised and a little awestruck seeing her band, but was able to go up and get my picture taken with Waddy and Lori. I was so starstruck just to see them and told Lori how much I loved the shows and they all were great! Thanks Lori and Waddy for the time! The show was another phenomenon! We saw Stevie in Vegas back in March so I was thinking it might not have changed too much, but boy she added more to it. Vanessa Carlton was a hit as she was on a previous tour when we saw Stevie in Ft. Lauderdale. Vanessa is another great musician who has a lot to offer us music fans! Stevie was beautiful as always and very chatty with us, which I love because I get to hear her tell the stories of her songs and how they came to be the great lyrics and music they are today! We were in aisle seats so I was able to get up and dance for most every song. The boots are back and that is great to see Stevie rockin’ and she still has it after all these years! I cried during Landslide b/c of the slide show of her Dad as I am probably the closest out of my siblings to my Dad and he means as much to me as I am sure Stevie’s Dad meant to her and still does. Beauty and the Beast was another superb vocal that no one can duplicate! And of course all the other songs, Stand Back, Dreams, Rhiannon, Sorcerer, Enchanted, If Anyone Falls, Gold Dust Woman, I Need to Know, Edge of 17, Rock and Roll all of them were top notch! I always hope the girls will break out, let loose and dance like no one is watching, but I am sure they have a routine they need to follow – but maybe some day they will just Rock A Little!!! They, the girls, are an asset and I love to listen to them harmonize! Another great, great great show!!!! I look forward to my next one!

Dennis
Stevie Rocked the Sun Audience for 2 hours. Was great to see her in person and listen to the music, the stories behind the music. Stevie looked great, but then again she always has. Well worth the trip from Georgia to Connecticut.

Dr. Henry Rapp III
I am writing this while driving up the coast of Maine after seeing Stevie Nicks Crystal Visions Tour at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut July 1st. I did not want to forget any part of this wonderful evening with Stevie. The Crystal Visions tour was in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best show of her long career. I would also like to add that Vanessa Carlton was amazing. A true, young talent that Stevie has taken under her wing. Look for great music from this lady. Crystal Vision, was a well balanced performance, highlighting her works prior to Fleetwood Mac, with Sorcerer up to today, along with some cover favorites. The tour aptly named, truly gives meaning to the phrase hindsight is twenty twenty. Stevie banters between songs, providing insight into her lyrics and time-space in which the songs were written. She brought forward her charming and humorous side in her stories. Her performance along with long time artists and friends was beyond incredible. Amazing and legendary are adjectives that do not accurately describe this concert. Not many artists can claim a long history with the talents of such musicians as Waddy Wachtel, Carlos Rios, Lori Perry Nicks and the beautiful Sharon Celani. The addition of Cornell Thigpen was refreshing and his piano prelude to Rhiannon was original and chilling. Percussion and bass were tight and strong with Al Ortiz on bass, Lenny Castro and Jimmy Paxton on percussion and drums . The concert was just short of two hours and Stevie, as usual, does not disappoint. Starting the set with Stand Back pumping up the audience and ending with Beauty and the Beast, I was brought through an enchanting journey. Stevie's voice is strong and unique, as only Stevie can be. The harmonies were flawless with the addition of Jana Anderson. Gold Dust Woman was performed in a way one could say was otherworldly. Landslide would bring tears to anyones eyes as she dedicated the song this evening to the audience, but also to fathers. Stevie became misty eyed during this dedication for reasons only true Nicks fans realize. The back ground of the stage shown images of Stevie beginning with her baby pictures, her father, mother, family and friends, photos of her career through the years, and ending with one of the last photos of her dad, Jess Nicks. Stevie let the audience not only into her life, but into her soul. The back drop of the stage featured photos throughout her career, but more notably, Stevie's paintings and sketches, all of which accented her music. Stevie proves that she is a true renaissance woman. The finale of Beauty and the Beast with segments of the original silent film projected as the background, mimed the lyrics as Stevie performed attired in an elegant black velvet gown reminiscent of past couture. Truly a dramatic and haunting performance of this classic story, film and now song. If you are fortunate enough to see this tour, remember that you are not experiencing an entertainer or a performer, rather you are fully experiencing a quintessential artist and a very real legend. Finally, thank you Stevie for the years of music and inspiration since first hearing you in 1974, and proving that I am not to old to rock!

Joyce-lynn Arichabala
I attended the July 1st concert in Uncasville, Ct. Mohegan Sun. Stevie sounded better than ever. Stevie opened with "Stand Back" wearing her trade mark chiffon. The entire crowd were on their feet, but not for long. It seems that the crowd has become more conservative over the years, but not me!!! Stevie's energy was at a high. Her voice seemed strong and ready to rock on for another 20 years (we all can only hope). The only complaints that deem to be voiced are the security that wouldn't allow the crowd to rush the stage for "Edge of Seventeen" and the amount of people that buy floor tickets to sit. Please fans...if you don't want to dance buy seat tickets on the side...floor seats are meant for dancing!!!! and to my friend Viki Zampaglione I know you were with us if only in spirit...God Bless!!

Jason Vanderpool
This was an interesting show. I've ridden the waves with Stevie at decades worth of shows, and some of those mid 90s shows, at least, were downright dark. The old staples were presented in a way that seemed reflective of a depressed and emotionally vulnerable Stevie. Not so with this show. True, her music rests heavily in minor keys, but somehow, it just seemed...well, happier. Stevie herself was downright bouncy. She looks incredible, she sounds great, and her energy appeared to far exceed the rest of her band (and arguably some of the audience members). She twirled and danced her way through two hours, but never seemed remotely winded. It's true, "the boots are back." Vocally, Stevie was the best I've seen in a while, and much better than she was on the "Say You Will" tour. Her range was greater, and she flirted with high notes, even unflattening the words in "I Need to Know." The set was no surprise, and I wish she would toss in a couple of different songs occasionally. That being said, I had missed "Beauty and the Beast", and am glad it came back after the Vegas shows. "Stand Back" was fun and the current rendition of "Gold Dust Woman" is spooky but not forlorn (like it was in the "Please not to me..." days). I just wonder who she's singing about that can't "save her now..." "Landslide", with the accompanying photo montage of Stevie and her father, was the emotional crescendo of the night. It was a retrospective show, as was the "Whole Lotta Trouble" tour, but it felt less like we were all sad about time passing. It was all good memories. As always, my only complaint about the night was with the seemingly angry audience. No one stood or danced in our section for any song. When we finally stood for a rousing "Edge of 17" (because in 25 years, I have never been to a show where people sat for that song), the people behind us actually started threatening us. Threats? Have they ever even listened to Stevie's songs? Stevie, I don't think, has lost a thing over the years. Unfortunately, many of her fans seem to have lost the vision.

Al
Incredible show!!!! Easily the best show I've ever seen of Stevie's!! She looks great, she sounds great. She looks and sounds better now than she has in years. I don't know if every show is like this but she was firing on all pistons tonight. She was funny, she was talkative, she seemed to be having a lot of fun up there, as a result the crowd did too. After "I Need To Know" she began to intro the next song and stopped and said "Wow, I'm worn out from that last song!!" One of my favorite moments was when she dedicated "Landslide" to "everyone here tonight, and all of your families and especially to all of your fathers." After the song she got a long standing ovation. She appeared to be taken off guard by the reaction. She said nothing, just stood there then finally said "Thank you......my dad is certainly with us tonight." and she began to tear up. She fanned herself with her hands and paused again and said "Well my dad would have said 'Stevie get on with show!' so I'm going to get on with the show!!" It was a really cool moment. Vanessa Carlton opened. What was funny was she received no intro she just walked out and began to play. After her first song she introduced herself. She got a great reaction from the crowd so much so that towards the end of her set she said that this show was her favorite so far on the tour. I can't say that I was a fan of hers, but she is very cute and her set was fairly enjoyable. Since 1986 I've seen Stevie a total of eight times. Tonight's show was easily the best I've seen of hers. Unlike past tours she didn't appear to be going thru the motions, she seemed to be having a lot of fun tonight. She was hitting her marks with deadly precision. The crowd was also really great too, the only time I saw people up walking around was during "Sorcerer" which I thought was really strong on stage. IN fact all of the arrangements in this set are really strong. As much as I loved it, if I had to pick out something that didn't click, it would be "How Still My Love" which I thought was incredible (finally got to hear it live!) but it seems to screw with the pacing of the show. That's my only nitpick complaint of the show. Stevie impressed the hell out of me tonight. I can't say enough how awesome the show was. By the end of the show, I was dripping with sweat and exhausted.

Brian
Man, how does one go about explaining an experience such as i did? here i'am a 36 year old metal dude (ie:slayer,metallica,etc.) coming away from a Stevie Nicks concert a complete fan.......a convert of sorts ,if you will, to her music, presence and just total awesomness.......that may not be a word, but i'm gonna use it anyway! from when the opening notes of "stand back" started, to the moment that the crowd "rushed" the stage just before "edge of seventeen" began and on through the encore, I was and still is, totally enchanted by that wonderful evening with Stevie Nicks!!! I have gone to alot of concerts in my life in ALL different generes of music,but this show exceeded and blew all my expectations away. I truly thought that her performance of "beauty and the beast" with her stellar vocals and her backdrop display of said song was inspiring to say the least. Maybe I was a little more receptive(or emotional) to the music due to the fact that i was accompanying my wife (huge fan!!!) who is 9 weeks pregnant with our first child...............But I like to think...no...I know, that Stevie Nick's music touches anybody,anywhere and anytime if you just...listen.....thanks..........

Brady Brumfield
OK, so I am one of those who bitched about Stevie doing the same "safe list" on this tour. Granted I'd kill to see her do rarities in concert which doesn't happen, at least since the "Enchanted" tour. However, Stevie's show last night was incredible! Pretty much the set list that's documented on this site for the tour without "Fall from grace". It didn't matter. I took my Mother to this concert being it was my 25th Stevie show and she's never seen her live. My Mom is the one that turned me on to Stevie when I was 5 years old (I'm 35) by giving me the "Rumors" album for Christmas since I loved "Dreams" so much when I heard it on the radio. Needless to say I got "Bella Donna" on vinyl when it was brand new, and so on. Stevie was so on last night that I was so glad to see my Mom beside herself on behalf of the performance. She said a couple of times "I can't believe she's my age and does this so well!". Stevie is so on top of her game at 59 that I hope to see at least two more tours. Stevie, knowing your whole past and all, you still have it more than ever. You are a rock goddes that I truly feel that no one will ever surpass. No one has ever, or will ever influence me more than you have.....I love you like family.

Philip Medbery
Stevie was awesome, I have seen probably 4 of her shows since early 80's and this was the BEST. Stevie you are wonderful, I'm just so sorry I did not bring a dozen white roses as I did in the wild heart tour in CT. No on gave you flowers this time I felt so bad, I kicked myself in the ass all the way home.AT 45 years old I could have really used one of those Stevie Hugs as I handed you the roses. Oh well coulda woulda shoulda. LOved the show.

Glenna
My Son age 22 went to His first Stevie Nicks Concert at the Casino in Uncasville Connecticut with His Mother,that Me! Vanessa Carlton opened the Concert Beautifully,my Son said,"She/Stevie had a Pretty Good opener (Vanessa Carlton)"Vanessa seemed very Plesent and very Respectful of Stevie and I Appreciated that having my Son present,and an undieing Love for Stevie Nicks myself.Sometimes when some people get in a crowd of people they take a pot shot but there was none of that so that was cool!..I had recognized the last song from the radio,we will be getting Her new C/D Hero`s n Thiefs,that could be Thiefs and Heros,i do have the mirror backwards syndrome,guess that`s why I am here!!.There was a certin sound in Vanessas Voice as She played the Piano and Sang,that you could tell She meant every word with great emotion what She was Singing,so Beautifully again.I would also like to stress support for the Future Singers/Songwriters without music,we loose the battle against Insanity...Stand-Back was the first song Stevie sang then Enchanted,that did it for me i was a gonner,my Dad played the Chanter for His Bagpipes Everyday,I have one too.So like a Frieght Train I got Run Over and Loved every minute of it.She remembered He Dad with Beautiful photos on a screen behind Her as She sang Landside.She dedicated it to everyone in the Milkey Way Galixey and anywhere else anyone may be hiding in the shadows,all all in free.She certinly set me free and inprisioned me in Her Love,with every word that She sang,I must add I am an artist and Musician and this is why I am intence,or appear to be in my decribing /wittnessing Stevie Nicks.she sang Still of the night I think I came to my scences long enough to say to my Son I Love this song.I love all of them,some reminde me of my music windup boxes.She literally bent over like a willow like She said and whiped up the wind in that arena like a whirlwind,I felt like a Chiuaua in a Blizzard,somthing in me was shaking,yet simutaniously I felt a Peace and Calm just being there seperatly but together as we are in this generation and I thank God we were born in the same Generation so I am able to have the honor of being in Her Prescene,when She makes an appearence.As soon as I can figure out how to purchace from the computor I am going to Purchace one of those Stevie Nicks caps they are so cool! ~Peace

Andre
I attended Stevie's concert at Mohegan Sun Casino last night, and she and the band were on FIRE! Over the years, I have seen Stevie both solo and with FM too many times to count. One thing I will say is that has always moved me in such a way, that I always cry tears of happiness when I see her. I must seem like such a dork. Stevie is so happy to see her fans, and grateful to have them. The heels and the bat wings were back in full force. It was great having Lori back, as well. As far as Waddy goes, he is one of the most undervalued guitarists out there. The intros to Gold dust and Edge were outstanding. I actually thought that there was a violin or cello playing during the intro to Gold Dust. I then realized it was all Waddy. There were only 13 songs played in about 2 hours, but Stevie was intense! Her voice is the best that I have heard in years and her energy level is tenacious. I wish I was seeing her again in this tour. Catch her if you can! One more thing, Lenny is one mean percussionist!

Michael Rivard
I went to see Stevie in Uncasville, Conn. last night. Stevie is so incredibly Beautiful!!! She is amazing!!! The show was Incredible!!! She puts on a true Rock Show. Venessa Carlton was great too!! Venessa came out at the end of Stevies set to sing backup on "Rock and Roll". Stevie, Thank you for a wonderful night. I Love You!!!

Jennifer Luna
Thank you Stevie for a great show... Thank you Vanessa for a great show… Stevie was very energetic, charismatic and gave a stellar vocal performance. She gave narratives of her songs. One of the highlights of the show was the standing ovation Stevie received for Landslide. She became very emotional and said her dad would have loved that. She took a moment, and recovered by saying that her dad would have told her to get on with the show, so she did just that. Waddy was a ham as always and very interactive with the audience tossing out two picks. PS Every young woman as a right of passage should own BellaDonna and Wild Heart.

Rick Johann
I have been a loyal fan of Stevie Nicks since 1976!! Fleetwood Mac was the very first concert I had ever seen at the age of fifteen. Over the years I have seen Stevie Nicks with and without Fleetwood Mac HUNDREDS of times. I still enjoy the marvelous excitement and true joy that I have experienced everytime I have been at one of her shows. She enchants the audience and you walk aways happier and lighter hearted. I was fortunate to be at Mohegan Sun last night. Stevie's voice is incredible, I never sat down once through the 2 hour set. Stevie looks amazing and always manages to be sweet, loving, and an amazing entertainer. My hope and prayer is that Ms. Nicks will continue to bless us with her songs, talent, and presence. There was a crowd last night of at least 5,000 that obvious love her, I know I do.

Paula B.
Saw the show last night! AWESOME! My husband and I brought our 8 year old daughter. She loves Stevie! From the moment she took the stage my daughter was singing and dancing! Stevie was as beautiful as ever - loved the hat! I cried like a child during Landslide (I lost my dad a few years ago and the pix that showed during the song just reinforced how much I miss him). I have always loved Beauty & the Beast - I had goosebumps!! Thanks Stevie & everyone involved for a wonderful night. Also - thanks to Vanessa - you did a great job!

Alan Tobin
This venue for my 54th stevie concert was a very intimate setting. The acoustics could have been a bit better i thought, but it could not detract from another outstanding stevie performance. Just like the review from the turning stone casino, stevie seemed to be more at ease explaining the genesis of each song. It was another memorable perdormance. Hopefully she will be back next year for another tour. The extremely enthusiastic crowd last night i am sure would agree with me!

Steve Heckelman
Stevie Nicks rocked the Sold Out 10,000 seat Arena Crowd at The Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut She was on Fire and her incredible band Stevie looked amazingly beautiful as always She set the Arena on Fire with Enchanting and Bewitching Performance, She did alot of talking in between songs too was great to hear her talk in between each song. Vanessa Carlton Opened the show She was amazing I see Why Stevie picked her to be an opening act She was incredible as well seems to That Stevie and Vanessa have a great friendship it was nice to see her and stevie together after Stevies Show and taking there bows Vanessa said that she loved the audience and she said this was the best venue she felt that they played it was a great crowd we gave Vanessa such a warm welcome as well as Stevie a warm welcome. Before the show outside by the box office area while meeting up with some friends in front of the box office area we were discussing place to grab something to eat and turned around and Waddy getting his picture taken with another fan and I was walking torwards him and got to say Hello to him and he smiled and said Hi back which was cool then he went with his body guard up to the second floor and we decided to go a restuarant for a quick bite to eat and drink before the show. This was second and last show for this tour Stevie Rocked Connecticut Again as she always does she was just amazing so beautiful and warm hearted lady and she thanked us for supporting her all these years with Fleetwood Mac and Solo. She really played her all and it was definetly one of her best performances. Thanks Again Stevie for another amazing night in Connecticut and bringing her Tour to the Mohegan Sun Casino Arena hope to see her here more often this is definetly the best venue in Connecticut to see a Show.Stevie definetly Loved The Mohegan Sun we are so glad and honored she came with such an amazing and wonderful tour. Thanks for making me and 10,000 other Connecticut Fans very happy. Peace and Love To You Stevie Rock On Gold Dust Woman.

Rachel
My husband and I were at the show on July 1st in Connecticut. This is the fourth show I have been to and a first for my hubby. I want to say we had an awesome time, which of course was no surprise!! Starting out the night with Stand Back really got the crowd going and ending the night with Beauty and the Beast was perfect, so beautiful. I loved the costume changes and the lighting. I cried along with Landslide and rocked to everything else. Thank you, thank you, thank you...Stevie, you are still wonderful after all this time!!

Stephanie
I attended the show at the Mohegan Sun and was in awe of Stevie voice and presence. From the minute she got onstage the entire audience was held captive. It was amazing to see the songs that I've been listening to for so many years come to life right in front of me. I got goose bumps more than once especially during the intro to Rhiannon and when she sang Landslide. The crowd even sang along during that song! She seemed genuinely appreciative of everyone who came to the show and it was really cool that she talked to the crowd and shared some insight into the songs. Her band and her backup singers seem like such a tight group and that really translates into an awesome live show. For a bona fide rock legend Stevie seems very approachable and it shows while she is greeting fans during the Edge walk. Nobody takes the time to do something like that during a concert and it's a testament to how much she cares about her fans. It's hard to believe that Stevie is approaching 60 years old because she can still rock with the best of 'em. She looks and sounds better than she has in years and I hope that she shares her "Crystal Visons" for many years to come. One of the best live shows I've been to. Rock on Gold Dust Woman!

Mary
saw the mohegan sun show last night. it was great. she is great. she sounded great. it was all good. hope she got the picture and note that i gave some superivisor.

Kim Dennison
Forever the Enchantress!! Stevie once again gave me chills and tears with her outstanding performance! She can still rock the house, or move you to tears. Unbelievable and breathtaking show......rock on Stevie!

Elaine Jacques
This show was just one of the best I have ever been to. I love hearing about the past and the video of your Mom & Dad (Landslide)-- my Dad is very sick and I have adopted that song for us-- thank you Stevie. We are about the same age and I must say watching you has Inspired me -- you are proof that we can do anything at any age -- you look beautiful in a very graceful natural way -- and your voice is still outstanding- thank you again and I hope you come back to New England soon!!

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