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Trouble in Shangri-la
Newest reviews posted at the top. julie siegel Fawn Hoyt J&K anyway the rest happened so fast a n 18 wheeler came crashing through the light an into our brand new solara. thank Toyota for those heavy doors, thank God for watching over us, the whole thing was drama it was quite visible my arm was broken and severely deformed k who was driving almost lost her ear. thanks to a great trauma team, a renowned plastic surgeon, and a lot of begging to do what ever it took to get us out of ER on time for our 630am flight as crazy as that sounds we are not some over the top fanatics.stevie fans are different its not fanatical its simple a kinship a deeper understanding if you will? well we made it to Charlotte with the grace of God and the wonders of pain management the concert was 2 nights and a wake up away so we had time to rest and heal. that glorious am we found the local starbucks and a paper to save the preview. as everyone now knows simply read postponed. well there are no words. I! M sure there were so many fans that were let down. but after all we had gone thru .... if we could of afforded to change our air tickets to that very hour we would of. we did leave the following evening and the planets go their way until ofcourse Sept 9th when we went ours back to charlotte.now ofcourse stevie had been ill and we kept checking the fix and calling verizon wireless 2 million times we didn't want to fly again and have another postponed or worse cancellation we begged borrowed and finessed our first trip now ofcourse we were in the red. which IM sure there are many many fans who can relate okay well skip to concert night. we made it that's what we kept saying as we drove 30 miles an hour in total caution. lol we spent way to much on all those delicious items tee's key chains post card tour book and even a tattoo. we went to our seats pretty early we talked with a pretty cool security and met Some different stevie fans. we did meet a very cool couple who are great fans and who we now keep intouch with. As it has been said over and over stevie fans are the greatest. Jeffrey gaines came on first ofcourse and whom i think has a very unique voice and IM sure well hear more of in the future. after all it takes a lot to go out on stage with just you and your guitar especially opening for full house waiting for the "queen of rock and roll" then in all her glory the priestess herself rocked more than a little. there were no signs of her illness. strong beautiful and seeming very happy to be there with us all of us. she was truly magnificent we bo! th have seen stevie several times and this was one of the most fabulous, not because of all we've been through not because we had spectacular. seats and no not even because we and k & l got to shake her hand during the edge it was just one of those nights when the only thing we had against us was time. as all of you know we could of listened watched sang along danced for hours upon hours until we all dropped. thank you stevie thankyou band and crew all of those people who made it possible to share in such a wonderful evening mary I was at the concert tonite and have to say how amazed I was at the energy I felt from Stevie's Voice and presence. I have been waiting 20 years to see her and am glad I have fulfilled one of my dreams. The ending was beautiful when she shook hands with the crowd at the stage. It was so sweet the way the guy made sure she wouldn't fall or get pulled down by a fan. She received a lei of flowers for her head and put it on. It was classic Stevie. She said she loved us and we all believed it. She said goodbye and left the stage. The crowd was so energetic and clapped and stomped and made a lot of noise I was sure she would do an encore and she did. She did a song and came back another time dressed in her feather hat and suit.I especially enjoyed all the songs she sang, She did a lot of her classics, all of her songs are classics tho. She did a few of her new songs. I especially loved Too far from texas. Everyone loved to hear her little stories. I love to hear her talk. She is a beautiful talented lady with a big heart. I hope she feels better after being ill for so long. Thanks Stevie for giving me inspiration. From Jim
Lankford (Jackie's Dad) For the Charlotte show I took my wife who has never been to a Stevie concert...in fact this was her first rock concert ever. I will not recount the effect Charlotte had on me...you know the answer to that as it is like the other reviews you will read here from diehard Stevie fans. I want to give you a different perspective, from what I observed and heard from my wife and a few tidbits of my own. We got to the arena early, about 6:10, and as we were walking in the gate we could hear Stevie singing Planets...WOW!...she was doing a sound check and no one was allowed into the arena at that point but you could hear her voice booming out very clearly. So, we knew she was there, and her voice was crystal clear! Now understand that my wife has not been amused by my fascination with Stevie. So this was an important evening for me to get her acceptance. The odds were against me as I suspect my wife was out to find things to criticize about Stevie. We had very good seats...six rows back from the stage and just to the left of center, so we were going to see it all from close range...no binoculars needed. Before we got seated we bought a Stevie cap for our younger daughter...and my wife wanted a Stevie teddy bear... a good omen for me!. At Camden I had gotten many other items so I needed nothing. I wanted to go to hear the pre-warmup performer, Robynn Ragland, on the side stage. My wife was not interested, so I went alone after we found our seats. Robynn was ok, but I liked Shannon McNally (at the Camden show) better. Finally, the real warmup act started, Jeffrey Gaines, but my wife and I were expecting Bob Schneider and she was disappointed. She did not enjoy Gaines, and we were off to a bad start. I was in a deep hole. It was up to Stevie to dig me out of this one and with my wife waiting to find fault, I figured I was doomed. Well, bless you Stevie, you did it. From the moment Stevie appeared onstage, my wife was standing and clapping in amazement as she watched this smooth, confident, beautiful, and energetic woman do her thing. Stevie and my wife are the same age so my wife was immediately lifted by the realization that it was possible to be so vibrant and happy at 53. Thank you Stevie! The performance was even better than Camden I thought, and that one was great. Stevie was all smiles, talkative, twirling, kicking, and really having a great time. My wife told me later that her favorite songs were Gold Dust Woman (she loved that gold shawl), Planets of the Universe (the song along with the scenery stunned her), and HAEWAFY (where she was mesmerized by the softer side of Stevie and bemused by the great tophat with the feather plumes). She told me that she was surprised that she could hear Stevie singing even above the loudness of the band...that is quite a feat as anyone should know who has been to a TISL concert. Stevie had the voice power back! In fact Stevie had it all together at this show...she was in top form! My wife was more than impressed...she has a very different and very favorable impression of Stevie. There was, and has been, no criticism of Stevie from my wife....there is indeed a God! It was interesting that we were sitting (actually standing and jumping is more accurate..LOL) next to a mom and teenage daughter. Mom had introduced her daughter to Stevie's music and now the teen is a fanatic. Amazingly, mom is a high school chemistry teacher and I am a Professor of Chemistry in college....if that isn't Stevie chemistry, what is? We saw a lot of older people together with younger ones...both dads and moms with their teens...the older generation is clearly passing on the Stevie legend to their kids...this is so wonderful and so refreshing compared to most of the pop trash the young are so fascinated with. As Stevie was going around shaking hands during the end of Edge she took a small flower wreath handed to her by a fan and wore it as she concluded Edge and during the first encore song she continued to wear the wreath...she was so cute with those flowers in her hair and my wife remarked about how young and gorgeous Stevie looked. Well, the evening was a huge success for me...not only did I get to see Stevie again, and a very healthy Stevie, thank God, but I have a changed wife so now it is clear sailing for my fascination with Stevie! I love you Stevie!...and I love my daughter, Jackie, for showing me the way! anonymous
Bryson Byrd
After waiting my whole life(I'm 16, hey...thats along time to wait, you know?)my dad got us tickets to see Stevie in Charlotte at the Verizon Wireless Amp. So, Friday my dad signed me out from school. We cashed some checks for tour merchandise, you know, and we headed for the interstate. We live in SC so we had like 3 hrs to NC. So, we listened to Stevie going in the car, of course and we had alot of fun driving. Parking for the concert started at 6pm I think, but we were there at 5. So we parked on the shoulder of the road and waited for them to let us in. While we were waiting we could hear Stevie doing a sound check and I am sure she was singing Sorcerer. At that moment, I got SOOOOO excited. My dad was like "CALM DOWN BRYS", haha, but it was awesome. Finally, we parked, and got out and I went and bought some stuff. I got a black shirt with Stevie's picture on the front, a red shirt with the Stevie "S" on the front, and a tour book and a TISL hat, and some buttons, and m! y sister got a pink Stevie shirt with a picture on the front. We walked around for awhile and talked to some other Stevie fans who were al dressed up in their cute Stevie outfits, I thought it was so awesome, I was like in a "Stevie World". Being 16, you don't really meet many fans my age who know who Stevie is, but there were alot of younger people at the show, as well as older people, but it was heaven. Then, we went and found our seats. We were dead center in the house. We were right behind the sound board. I was sooooo happy. Jeffrey Gaines came out and did his thing, and despite what negative comments people had to say about him in other reviews, this is how I see it, Jeffrey was awesome. He loves what he does and he obviously has a talent or else he wouldn't be up on that stage, so I'm all for Jeffrey! After he finished, the lights came back on and I sat there SO nervous. I couldn't take it, I had to see Stevie. When "Bootylicious" came on, I was SO nervous. Then, after ! ALL the yrs of waiting, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" started and SHE walked on stage. I couldn't believe it was really her. I mean, I've seen Stevie on tv, I've seen thousands of pictures, but to finally see the one and only Stevie Nicks in person, it was amazing. I was crying hystercially. Then after that song finished, just like on The Dance concert, she said "Welcome Everybody" and the crowd went crazy. When she got to "Sorcerer" she told us the story of her and Lindsey moving to LA and I loved hearing her talk. "Gold Dust Woman" was really great, she did everything so perfect, and afterwards she said to us that we must be something else cus that song depends on how the audeince gets into it. "Stand Back" was wild, everybody was up dancing and Stevie was dancing in her cute little sneakers. At the end, she even did the high kick thingy and I was like OH MY GOODNESS, it was awesome. After "Egde of Seventeen" she said goodnight and for everyone to take care of themselves s! o we could all come back and do this again and I was crying. The band went offstage and the crowd all stood with the lighters yelling for more. Then, the band came back on stage and did "I Ned to Know" and "Has Anyone Every Written Anything For You" and I just about brokedown. I love that song so much, I can truly say, yes Stevie, I have heard you sing in my darkest hour, cus I have and that song was so special to me. She was wearing the beautiful top hat with the feathers on it with her hair all tucked underneath it. Everything Stevie touches really does turn to gold and always will. The concert was perfect and she will always remain the poet in my heart. So thank you Stevie for being their for all of us in our darkest hour. We love you! Michael
Stambaugh Joe Stanko Jeffrey Gaines opened just around 8:00 and gave a tight set, which lasted for about 40 minutes. About ten minutes elapsed and the audience began the anticipation of the guitar riff to "Bootylicious" followed by Stevie's acapella version of "Trouble in Shangri-La". Just around 9:00 the magic began as the audience gradually rose from their seats; and then Stevie walked on to be greeted by a thunderous, deafening applause and screams that carried through her first number "Stop Dragging My Heart Around". After seeing Stevie at Camden, Jones Beach and PNC, Stevie's energy was unmatched; her voice was in perfect form. Stevie herself said that 'she was back!' and told us that each performance is a bit different depending on the energy she gets from the audience. You could see from her expression that she was indeed connected and drawing energy from the crowd. She even pointed and waved to us throughout her performance! The set list was the same minus "Bombay Sapphires". Stevie was very talkative with the audience as she described the stories behind her 'new' works. At one point with her story about "Sorcerer", she lost her train of thought. She stopped, laughed about it and said, "What do you expect, I'm old!" She gracefully danced in her Isadora Duncan style, and let loose with her traditional wails, twirls and high kicks. Her voice was stronger and better than ever though she did let Mindy and Sharon take on some of the higher notes. Her basic black dress was made complete with the various shawl changes - the gold shawl, the 'Stand Back' shawl, the white shawl. The already famous rhinestone encrusted Reebok hi-tops punctuated the Rhiannon dress. During the "Edge of Seventeen", she took the dried-flower wreath we had brought, spoke to us briefly, and placed it on her head and continued to greet the audience. She kept it on through "I Need To Know"! As she ended with "Has Anyone Ever Written", Stevie donned a top hat with white plumes. Never have we experienced such an accommodating security crew. The stage guard who was sitting just to the right of us, encouraged us to stand up, enjoy ourselves and approach the stage if we had something to give to Stevie (even allowing picture taking!). The woman next to us, who was dressed in Stevie fashion, had Sun & Moon balloons that Stevie took during one of the earlier numbers. Stevie then brought them back to the bongos where they remained as part of the set throughout the entire performance. During "Fall From Grace", the stage guard signaled the folks in the first three rows to come forward and approach the stage! We could not believe how civilized the crowd was. Coming from NY where the security is tough and the crowd unruly, the behavior of the Charlotte crew and fans truly made the experience that much more memorable and enjoyable. Finally, we want to extend our best to Stevie. We'll never forget that most magical night in Charlotte. She is still truly the one and only Queen of Michelle Jeffrey Gaines really has a lot of potential. Let's face it, it takes guts to get in front of all those people, when you know they are there to see Stevie, and sing with just you and your guitar. Yeah Jeffrey!!! On to Stevie....I had an awful case of butterflies before she came on. We had 2nd row seats, and I think this is why I was so nervous, because she was going to be right in front of me and my husband. When the lights went down, we were so close that I could see her coming from behind the stage and my stomach just dropped. There she was....STEVIE NICKS!!! I can't describe the feeling I had. I had waited for this moment forever. She was a vision!! My husband and I just couldn't get over how beautiful and young she looked. I couldn't take my eyes off of her the entire night. I cannot even pick a favorite song. That would be impossible. All I can say is when she "twirled" and belted out the lyrics to "Gold Dust Woman", I wished the night would never end. I was in such a daze throughout the entire show, that it's all just a blur to me now. The highlight of my evening was rushing the stage and shaking Stevie's hand. I was right at the stage, and I am pretty short, so it took all I had to see completely over the stage. She started shaking hands with people overtop of me, then she came down just to me and shook my hand. I told her she was awesome, and she said "awwww, thank you". I can't seem to get the vision of her looking right into my eyes out of my head. It will probably stick with me forever. I want to say that I was so thrilled to be able to meet some of the people that I have been talking to on the internet for awhile now. Stevie's fans are the best!!!! I hope to see all of you again soon. One last thing, I know it's really hard to take your eyes off of Stevie, but if you're going to an upcoming concert, take just a few seconds and look around at the crowd of people. Especially during HAEWAFY. It's an amazing sight, and you will remember it!! Friday night was something I will never forget for the rest of my life. Stevie, you ARE awesome, and the greatest singer/songwriter/performer ever!!! And we're all so glad that you have recovered from your illness. Take care of yourself, like you said, because we DO all want to do this again...and again....and again. We love you!!! Tommy &
Cathy Crenshaw The first and foremost thought we both had was "Look at all of these people here just to see Stevie!" It's an amazing thought that when she decides to throws a party and invites only her closest umpteen thousands of fans- that they ALL show up. We both wished that if ever Stevie should feel down or depressed in life she would have the awesome experience of the magic and love that surrounds her life by simply walking through the throngs of her fans before and after a show. Secondly, we both asked, "Why does she continue to push herself and endure grueling tours and risk to her health? This is harder to answer because of why she doesn't. She doesn't need the money, or the hardships of life on the road. Some artists have to tour to pay the bills, seem to have to push themselves off onto the public because their art doesn't really speak for itself strongly enough. Stevie doesn't need to do this. Her music and life speaks for itself. We are thankful that she is out sharing her world with us and the only conclusion we could come to as to why she continues is answered in the enchanting song "I Sing for the Things….money can't buy." We both hope she feels the love and good-willed energy reflected back to her while she is on stage. We feel the love she radiates to us. We wish to simply say, "thank you, Stevie… we love you too." And finally, we thought about the future and all the awesome, rocking- good music waiting. As powerful and artistic as "TIS" is, we are bound to hear more wonderful stories in song in the future. Either with Fleetwood Mac or solo, Stevie is in her element when simply sharing the spotlight with our imaginations. There will always be an audience waiting to greet her, waiting to sing along with her, and thankful for all that she is in this world. Very seldom does a person of her natural talents and humble approach to life come along. I'm grateful to Stevie for giving my life such a beautiful, sultry and mysterious soundtrack. We are all better off with her music in our lives, so thankful- and know in our hearts of the high price she continues to pay...for our luxury. With Love. anonymous Sheila Ferace
What a perfect show for the christening of the Sovereign Center, and it's no wonder it was sold out! I cannot wait to see her again! If you have a chance to go to one of the remaining shows of this tour consider yourself lucky. She is, and always will be, the Queen of Rock and Roll, and long may she reign! Linda Scott The show was great. She looked and sounds wonderful. The only disappointment was she did not play Bombay Sapphires. I love that song. Gold Dust Woman was hot! Stand back was through the roof.(well the concert was outdoors but you know what I mean), Planets of the Universe was perfect. Too far from Texas was fun. Fall from Grace Rocked! And wow..Edge of Seventeen..What can I say? The stage and lighting design on this tour is definitely worth mentioning. Stevie's band is the best! I have seen Stevie Nicks 9 times and will continue to see her every chance I get. Many times during previous concerts I wished she would change the set list around a little, playing more than 4 new songs or open with something other than Outside the rain. I got part of my wish on the Enchanted tour but this time she really did it! I could not have asked for a better beginning than Stop dragging my heart around, Enchanted and Dreams. I am seeing her again in Atlanta at the end of September. If you have not already seen her, please go. You will love it! Rock on Stevie! Bill Cody
Barry "Beesty"
& Penny "Gypsy Beauty" Again, we arrived early enough to shop the merch. booths and chat it up with lotsa enthusiastic Stevie-ites! We shared stories and photos from Wednesday's show, and made even more friends! The absolutely wonderful Jeffrey Gaines warmed the crowd again with his skillfully sensual words and music... Again, thanks to Stevie for having Mr. Gaines along for the trip to Shangri-La! Stevie hit the stage with wild abandon, pleading to "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," and went on thru the set, wooing all in attendance with her style and grace... So sweet, so kind a lady... Rockin' all the way, tho! Stevie seemed like she was back in the swing and feelin' better than ever, tho you could tell she was pacing herself... Quite a few more shows to go... and then the 'Mac! Anywayz, Penny and I were on cloud nine as we enjoyed being Nicks-Fixed not once, but TWICE in a couple of days time! Penny loves Stevie so much and emulates her and lives by her words EVERYDAY... I, as an avid songwriter, do so enjoy sharing the "stories"... As per usual, at the end of Fall From Grace, we made our way from our 13th row seats to the front of the stage for Edge of 17 and the rest of the set, as we had done Wed. in Raleigh... Not to be stopped by security, we told them that this was what Stevie wanted... So there we were, and oh, what a spectacle! From the other side of the stage this time, we were a couple of the first to greet Stevie and shake hands and speak... Stevie also graciously took my band's CD "Trilogy," as a gift I wanted to share some of my "stories" with her! What a beautiful, wonderful, special lady! We love you Stevie, and can't wait to see you shine again real soon! anonymous
Candy Stevie was in great spirits and graced us with her trademark high-kick and twirls. She was so very beautiful and cheerful. Of course the crowd sang along to every song and roared with all their might. I was even fortunate enough to shake her hand. My husband picked me up when we went up front and she reached right over and shook my hand! Thank you Stevie for a very memorable night.... yes... very memorable indeed! Kay Baucom
Hilary and
Claudia Hawk Kellie Barker
You must be wondering what I'm talking about. What I'm talking about is the first moment that Stevie Nicks stepped onto the stage and sang the first song for her concert, the Charlotte stop of her "Trouble in Shangri-La" tour. Now, I know that sounds a little dramatic, but someone who has never seen this goddess in concert cannot fully appreciate what I saw and heard last night. In short, it was perfect. Having waited since July for the concert, and for years to get a chance to see her after I missed the "Enchanted" stop, nothing can really describe what I felt when I saw *her*, Stevie Nicks, step onto the stage. And everything that followed it was equally as thrilling. Everyone around me felt the same way, crying out her name and singing, whistles piercing the night in strange harmony to the drums and guitars on stage. I loved every minute of it and had to fight against irrational sadness and happiness when she appeared one last time, in a long-plumed hat, to sing "Has anyone ever written anything for you." I'll never see anything like it again for the rest of my life...until Ms. Nicks graces the stage once more in Charlotte, and we supplicants here can again pay homage to our goddess. JARED Stevie's opening act was Jeffrey Gaines, who tried his best to please the Charlotte audience but somehow, he just couldn't find himself with us. It was a great try, though! After he came out and sang about five or six songs, we heard "Bootylicious" start. (We had great seats!) After "Bootylicious" played everything went dark....then, the moment of truth arrived. A sixty-second rendition of Trouble In Shangri-La blared out in all it's glory. And then, as quickly as it began, it ended. The lady behind me said, "Uh-oh! That can't be good!" Then it happened, the beginning note to Stop Draggin My Heart Around, ripped through the air. The curtains drew back revealing a beautiful stage, it looked just like the cover off of ...Shangri-La. The band and the back-up singers started playing and dancining and then, the Queen of Rock N Roll, Stevie Nicks, took center stage: and the crowd went wild. This being my first Stevie Nicks concert, I had no idea what to expect. SHE TRULY SURPASSED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS. However, I was worried a bit due to the fact that she had just gotten over a respitory infection. The crowd rose to their feet and a deafening roar filled the sky. Stevie sang her heart out with Waddy on SDMHA. When the song was over, she welcomed us, and told us, "...it's great to be back!!" Then, one of the crowning moments of the night, GOLD DUST WOMAN started, and you could immediately tell, this night was gonna ROCK!! After GDW, Stevie talked a bit and told us that she loved us and thanked us for coming, and that she would give us her best. After that came Enchanted, however, this was not musically impressive due to the lack of guitar on this song tonight. However, it was still enchanting! Stevie walked off stage to change shawls....again. The loud roars and screams from the audience brought her back very fast. Songs afterwards included, Sorcerer, Too Far From Texas, and the crowning song of the night: STAND BACK. This was by-far, the best I've EVER heard Stevie sound. She included her trademark gold and black shawl for it, and gave a HUGE kick at the end. Concluding was, I Need To Know, Planets of the Universe, Everyday, Rhiannon, and Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You (in which she appeared with a top-hat with GIANT feathers sticking out of it, her hair lapped in a pony tail, and a new shawl.) She left the stage momentarilly while Mark and Lenny proved just what Bongos and drums could do together!! The riffs from Edge Of Seventeen sounded and sent the ENTIRE audience (the only song besides Stand Back) into a dancing frenzy. Everyone(including myself) danced and sang furiously to these songs. At the end of Edge, Stevie came down to the bottom of the stage, along with bodyguards and accepted a few gifts from fans. The only ones that she accepted was a flower hat, and balloons. She took the balloons at the beginning of the show and had them tied to the drums for the rest of the night. Stevie appeared in both her encores with the flower hat. At the end of HAEWAFY, she thanked us for coming and told us to "stay well, so we can do this again next year!!" she bowed and walked off stage. For as long as I live I will NEVER forget tonight and it's events. It was Stevie's best performance yet!! For those of you to see her later in her tour, you are in for a treat!! She continues to rock on ..... just like the Ancient Queens and The White Winged Doves..... WE LOVE YOU, STEVIE!! AND WISH YOU WELL RJ Meyerhoffer
Wendy Chris Frye
tim melton
Stevie made the transition from each song and time period of her career effortlessly..seeming to sing each song as if it was the first time she had done it ... i think that is what truly makes her special...how she pours herself into each song...,making it fresh and alive for whatever city she is performing in she closed with a rousing...12 to 15 minute version of edge of seventeen , punctuated by rock legend Waddy Wachtel's searing guitar..(like seeing Springsteen do born to run i commented to my wife )..... the and encore led with a personal favorite of mine.."i need to know"( another tom petty tune)...and it ended with tears....... the wonderfully performed..." has anyone ever written anything for you"....to which i can answer ... yes Stevie, you have.....and i thank you. Lisa After arriving early at Ticketmaster to be the first in line for ticket sales, I was disappointed to find out that being first in line, and buying tickets right at 10:00 meant getting seats in the far back section just before the lawn. I eventually managed to get a seat in the 17th row for the Charlotte show, and paid a very steep price for seats in the second row - center - for the Raleigh show. I could not contain my excitement the week before the shows were originally scheduled. Then the sadness and disappointment set in after hearing of her illness and the resulting postponement of both NC shows. I was heartbroken to learn that Stevie has never rebooked a missed show in the past, and feared that this would be the case this time. I was truly delighted and relieved when the new show dates were announced!!! Finally being able to see her live in Raleigh from the second row on Sept 5th was an overwhelming and unreal experience. I got to touch the hand of the most incredible poet to ever grace this planet - and when it was over, it felt like it had been only a dream. I was fortunate enough to see her again in Charlotte last night (Sept. 7th) from the 17th row. It was a different experience from further back. I was able to see the whole stage without taking my focus off of Stevie. I did miss not being able to see her eyes and her face and her expressions, as I was able to do 2 nights previous. But, I must say, the visuals of the set and Stevie performing "Planets of the Universe" was the most outstanding experience ever!! One that I didn't really notice, being so close before. The explanation of that song and of "Sorcerer" was surprising. I love it when she tells the explanation of the history of her songs. I was actually lucky enough to get to the stage again for "Edge of Seventeen" and the rest of the show. It was so incredible to be just a few feet from the woman that has come to mean so much to me. And to get to touch her again, making eye contact, and making a physical connection with her was a life changing experience. I'm not sure she even knows the true impact she has on people. I saw a grown man cry after shaking her hand, and heard many people saying how their life was now complete after touching her. Stevie was so sincere with her appreciation and her words of concern that we all take really good care of ourselves. It looked as if she were about to cry at the end of the Charlotte show. It seems Stevie attracts the most beautiful people to her. Everyone near the stage, on both nights, appeared to form a bond. I felt warmth and kindness from all around. It has to be a little scary for her to lean out into a crown of people straining to touch her. I'm so happy she continues to make that connection with her fans. Those were truly the 2 best nights of my life. I am a little sad now that it is over, wondering if I'll ever get the chance again to be that close to the most beautiful, intelligent, warm, open, sharing, giving, person I have ever encountered. My life has now been enchanted. Thank you, Stevie. I love you! Licia Phillips When we got out of the car, we saw so many different kinds of people. Some were dressed in long black dresses with Stevie merchandise! My friend and I felt like the odd ones out. Since our concert was postponed last time, we were willing to do anything to hear this incredible voice. We bought so much stuff that we ended up spending more money on all the shirts, programs, and roses, than on the tickets! I was so excited that I couldn't eat anything! My heart was beating so fast and my mind was racing that I could hardly think straight. Once we bought all the stuff, and wrote our name and message to Stevie on the big poster (along with our number) we went and found our 4th row center seats. I couldn't believe how close to the stage we were. I was thinking the whole time, "O my gosh, my idol, my inspiration, is going to be on that stage any time!" My mom couldn't believe how excited I was! She never thought that a 14 year old would like HER kind of music as she says! But I did! I could hardly breathe. My knees were shaking in excitement. Jeffrey Gaines got onto the stage with his guitar, and his voice sounded so beautiful, so intune with the guitar. I was thinking to myself, "Stevie Nicks is going to be where he is right now, she's going to be singing all of her wonderful songs 4 seats away from me!" Once he stepped off the stage with applause, everyone was getting more anxious and more excited than ever. Whenever the crew brought out the laced up microphone, was freaking out. I could not believe that I was about to see STEVIE NICKS! I was going to see her with her long elegant dresses, and beautiful flowing blonde hair! Whenever "Bootylicous," came on, everyone stood up clapping and screaming. I looked at my mom and we both stood up screaming! Then the curtains rose up and "Trouble in Shangri-La" started playing and the band came onto stage. The girls came on looking as gorgeous as ever! Sharon with her beautiful black hair and Mindy with her golden curls. I started looking around for Stevie, waiting with excitement! Then "Stop Draggin' my Heart Around" came on and so did Stevie! I felt as if I was going to pass out! I felt like I couldn't breathe. I couldn't get it through my head that STEVIE was right there. Right there singing infront of me. I noticed that she didn't have her platforms, but instead had the coolest shoes. I had never seen any shoes like those before. I looked at my mom and said that I had to have a pair of shoes like that and she looked at me as if I were crazy! But I didn't care! While I was standing there rocking to the music, my mom said in my hear go up there. I was confused, but once she pointed to the people moving to the stage, I hurdled over the chairs like I was trying to win a marathon. I was jumped off the chair and ran to the front of the stage. During Lenny, Mark, and Waddy's awesome performance, I was being pushed up against the stage, but I didn't care! It was all worth it! Then the music turned into "Edge of Seventeen and the crowed roared! I began jumping in the air! Stevie came out on stage in yet another beautiful shawl. Geeze that woman has got some good taste. Anyways, I was singing like there was no tomorrow. I wasn't embarrassed or worried about what someone was thinking, because they were doing the same thing! After "Fall From Grace," Stevie walked to the front of the stage and began accepting the gifts. I felt kind of lame, because I only had a rose to offer. She came to my part of the stage, took my rose, shook my hand, smiled, and then waved a walked away. I thought that I was going to have a heart attack at the age 14, wouldn't that be a story? But anyways. After another song, she said thank you and exited off the stage. A woman let me borrow her lighter and I lit it in the air, and then after I had done so, I looked behind me and everyone had their lighters up. Then Stevie came back onstage with a top hat singing "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You." It made my eyes tear up, and no one's voice and song has ever made me do that before. She thanked the crowd one more time and after she stepped off the stage, and from all that, I now know that, that incredible singer/songwriter will be doing and loving what she does forever. Stevie you are an inspiration to everyone and to even teenagers like me. You have helped me with my little crisis's and helped my times of always having to move with your music. Because you have overcome so many things in the past, you will always be my hero and a living legend. You touch us all. Julie Atkinson anonymous Joey &
Sherry Nobles Alicia Howard anonymous
Scott Cody
Angelo Russo We'll skip the traffic nightmare... I got up to the merchandise booth and spent $200 on four different shirts, not caring much about size if i couldn't get the ones I needed. I also got the tourbook, the buttons, key chain, mug and tattoo. That was enough! So, I got inside the seating area and I was pleasantly surprised that the view from my seats were so good. I was looking around and all I could do is look at everybody.. I noticed so many girls and women in some sort of Stevie theme from mild to flattering imitation. All you ladies were beautiful tonight! I sung, I danced, I screamed "whooo hooo" a zillion times! This was the best show of Stevie's that I had seen in my 20+ years of being a fan. Stevie totally rocked tonight! She never sounded better. Her voice was in fine form and right out there loud and clear, with Sharon and Mindy backing up underneath her voice instead of helping Stevie compensate as they had when she was ill. Stevie was full of energy and very animated. She did many of her trademark twirls and a few wailing primal screams. Stevie acknowledged that she could feel the energy from her audience tonight. She was glad to be back onstage again. I loved all her candid little comments. The set was fabulous.. you just cannot believe it until you see it with your own eyes. The decoration and lighting set the mood perfectly. Stevie also looked very beautiful... to me better in person than I remember seeing her on TV... She wore the usual base black dress and unique black high top shoes with silver sparkly accents.. the shoes no doubt more comfortable and safer to wear than the regular platform boots since she hurt her foot some time ago. Stevie looked best on stage in her colorful and stunning shawls which gave her something to animate herself with while performing. The song set was pretty much usual except for the notable deletion of "Bombay Sapphires".. probably left out due to time constraints.. or maybe she didn't feel like it transferred well on stage.. I dunno.. only Stevie knows... The best songs for this show were "Gold Dust Woman", "Fall From Grace", and "Edge Of Seventeen". Stevie really got into singing these songs with all her energy and might. "Fall From Grace" was particularly excellent... it kicked the current "Rhiannon's" butt in terms of energy.. "twice as much intensified"... It was on par with Stevie's old exorcism performances of "Rhiannon" in my opinion.. However, every song in the set list was sung wonderfully. I was not disappointed. I don't even remember hearing Stevie charmingly flub anything this go round. It was like flawless seamwork! I LOVED Waddy's guitar solo at the beginning of "Edge Of Seventeen". At the end of "Edge Of Seventeen", Stevie went to the audience to shake hands and accept gifts.. Stevie took this beautiful crown of what looked like red and white roses and wore it on her head... She went to break and came back singing first encore "I Need To Know" with it still on her head! Stevie also received a beautiful white tambourine adorned with white ribbons... During the show I also noticed a cute little girl in front row that was all dressed up like Stevie.. she was darling... Stevie ended the show with her fabulous rendition of "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You". She looked stunning in her feathered hat and pulled back hair... And for the first time I really understood the meaning of the song... When Stevie carried out the last words of the song.. "Priest of... nothing..." the vocal inflection sent chills down my spine.. so incredible... As a matter of fact there were so many incredible little moments that I can't list them all here... I will just have to carry on each day forward remembering the moments as they come to me... I just want to thank Stevie for giving me an incredible and memorable show... and delivering as she promised.. I am so happy she is well and glad to have her again! Let's do this again soon (after I pay down my Gold Visa Card LOL)! TIM SNEAD Steve Griffin
Eileen B.
Bud Walker THE FINAL SONG WITH THE FAMILIAR GUITAR RIFF "EDGE OF SEVENTEEN" {EVEN THE CROWN WENT CRAZY WHEN THE PLAYED THE DESTINY CHILDS "BOOTYLICIOUS" SONG BEFORE THE SHOW STARTED SHOWED THAT A GREAT SONG WILL NEVER GO UNNOTICED} LET THE WHOLE AMPHIETATRE KNOW THAT THIS WOMAN KNOWS HOW TO PUT A SHOW ON AND ROCK ALL NIGHT. ON THIS NIGHT I TURNED 37 AND STEVIE GAVE ME THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT I HAVE HAD IN YEARS. SO I POSE THE QUESTION "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR HER?" I LOVE YOU STEVIE AND ANY CRITIC WHO HAS A BAD REVIEW OF HER SHOWS CAN KISS MY ASS, EVEN AFTER A MONTH LONG ILLNESS SHE WAS GREAT AND NEVER MISSED A BEAT. THERE'S NO"TROUBLE IN SHANGRI LA" HERE. Brandon S. Landon Hardy Stevie held the best concert I have been to. She truly kept everyone involved and I stayed invovled the whole time. I would recommend her concert to anyone who hasn't seen her. She definitely seemed as if she was over the sickness, because there were no flaws. She did sound better that ever. Thanks to Stevie for keeping your fans enchanted and making my dreams come true. Your truly an inspiration. JoAnn Nicol Jared Vaughn
I was most impressed with "Gold Dust Woman" (the lights and the entire bass beat of the song was AWESOME) and "Edge Of Seventeen." I left feeling as if I had been blown away by some incredible force that no one could ever explain and indeed I had. I was honored to be in the queen's court...if only for a night.
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