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Trouble in Shangri-la
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Mello I shall make this review short. My seat was fantastic. I was near the front row, and was able to see and hear Stevie loud and clear. She ages so gracefully, and her voice holds so much power and wisdom. That night, not only was I able to see Stevie live, but at the end of "Edge of Seventeen" I was one of the lucky fans to actually touch her hand! Though it probably sounds silly, I was literally speechless when her hand went into mine. She smiled so warmly at me, and took my hand into hers. It was definitely a dream come true. And a smile comes to my face every single time I even think about that special moment in my life. Stevie has affected many, many people with her music, and I'm happy to be one of the many. Her rich, poetic songs have helped me through many hardships. Stevie Nicks is a very special person, and I am glad I have gotten a chance to be apart of her life (her music). Thank you for an enchanting evening, and thank you for golden memories that I shall cherish for the rest of my life. John and
Michelle We've been to other concerts at the PNC before and I think this will be our last. I'll get the big negatives over with first one being the sound system was terrible. I'm not sure that it's because we had lawn seats but I guess if you don't have a good seat down front it's not worth being there. Also, being on the lawn it was just impossible to see the stage and enjoy the show. Having to watch the show by staring at a monitor all night isn't our idea of enjoying a concert. One other problem with this venue is that if you don't get there early you can't get a good parking space and you have to take a bus or hike up to the theater. Opening the show was Jeffrey Gaines whom I wasn't familiar with. He came out and did a pretty good job and I guess it's hard to go out onstage all alone but I'll have to say that we were a bit bored. She should have had a better opening act to set the mood for the evening. There was a twenty-minute intermission after he was done before Stevie came out which seemed to last forever. This was out first time seeing Stevie Nicks in concert and we were always big fans of her music but we left the show feeling a bit disappointed. Overall, we felt she wasn't quite with it that night and not really into the show. It seemed that her voice was showing signs of fatigue and wasn't really strong. A lot of people told us that she like to dance and twirl on stage but we didn't notice much of that and she did appear to be tired and drank a lot of water. During Bombay Sapphires someone commented that she forgot some of the words. We didn't notice that but we did notice her holding her throat. We have since learned that she had to cancel some shows after this concert so maybe she wasn't feeling to good that night. Hopes she's feeling better. The concert lasted about and hour and a half and we were expecting a little bit more. We did come with high expectations and I guess we left disappointed. Annie B Wendy Kristi Missy~ The beautiful Stevie made her entrance after recorded versions of Bootilicious and Trouble in Shangri-La! She hit every note and never missed a beat when she opened with Stop Dragging My Heart Around! She continued to build momentum throughout the evening changing her beautiful shawls for the was fabulous Gold Dust Woman and White Winged Dove. I will not give away the whole show, but believe me, she was worth every second of the anticipation I went through waiting for the concert date to arrive. So all of you who are waiting in Virginia and N. Carolina, for your rescheduled dates to be announced, you will not be disappointed! Now the highlight of our evening was this: We had pretty much the last row of seats in the building. Bummer right? Well someone had to buy 'em! When Stevie walked off to prepare for her encore I took my husband by the hand and lead him to the floor seats. We were finally able to duck security just as she came out for the 1st song. By the time she was done and off stage preparing for the 2nd we were able to worm our way into about the 45th row center stage. Then Stevie reappeared. Dressed in her black dress and black Fleetwood Mac Top Hat with big huge pink plumes the crowd was in awe and everyone in the rows ahead sat down. We didn't have a seat so were left standing, eye level with Stevie, as she belted out "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You?" I could feel the tears falling and I felt like she was singing it from her heart to mine. Stevie, you helped me and My Aunt heal our broken hearts many times before and this time is no different. You touch us in so many ways. Thank you for giving us the music please don't ever stop. You will always be our Queen of Rock! Peace & Love & Much Happiness Judie, Trish and
A.J Lisa Cramer First of all, I recognized John Kinney from seeing his picture in the tourbook and after the show he was hanging out by one of the merchandise booths so I politely introduced myself to him. John, you seem like a really cool guy and us fans can not thank you enough for providing us with such a detailed and exciting means of keeping in touch with the wonderful world of Stephanie Lynn Nicks!!!!!!!!!! I commended John on keeping the website so current and he replied, "Well, that's because I have no life." He had quite a sense of humor. I also had the wonderful opportunity of receiving a Stevie Nicks Aftershow Guest Pass while talking to John - and NO, it was NOT from him so please do not bombard him with emails asking for a pass!!!! Anyway, I was SO excited and ran back down to the VIP area where they were letting people in a tent with the "aftershow group". I truly thought I was FINALLY going to meet Stevie live and in person...my heart was pounding a million times a minute. Unfortunately, I was not able to meet her for two reasons. Number one, the security guy told us that Stevie only "meets and greets" folks inside the arena who have won backstage passes through various radio and internet means. Number two, he also explained to the group that they were whisking Stevie away quickly because she was not feeling well...her throat was bothering her so I was not surprised to see that she postponed the next two shows. You could tell during the final encore that Stevie was getting hoarse - I think a lot of fans thought she was just breaking down emotionally during "Has Anyone..." so it's not like anyone was disappointed with her performance - soar throat an all. Poor Stevie!!! I hope she's feeling better!!!!! Anyway, I was still fortunate enough to meet Waddy Wachtel, Lenny Castro, Brett Tuggle, Mark Schulan, and Scott Plunkett and get all of their autographs. The security staff QUICKLY whisked them all away (I almost didn't get Lenny's autograph but I caught him on his was down the stairs to the buses) and they told us that Ms. Nicks was already on the bus. We all watched in awe and waved to Stevie as the buses pulled away, police escort and all. The whole night was magical. Looking forward to seeing Ms. Nicks with the Mac next year!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for another enchanting evening, Stevie...perhaps someday I will finally get to meet you too. The Arizona
Ranger The food prices at the PNC ARTS CENTER were ridiculous !!!6.50 for a clumpy chesseburger ? 3.50 for a stale pretzel ? Where do they think we are from ? The Hamptons ???? From now on bring you own grub, eat it in the partking lot and boycott the hell out of those venue ripoff artists. They'll get the message ! Yours truly sat in Section 403, Row B, Seat 186 next to a nice but drunk couple from Toms River. They really were'nt bad and we all agreed the Allman Brothers were nothing since Dicky Betts left the group... Jeffrey Gaines was a little bit better but they should give him a better backdrop instead of just a curtain. I mean the man is playing at a major venue, not a High School gathering.. Stevie & Co. did a great job as ever. Her HEAY finale was the climax with her impressive Turn of the Century headgear. The TISL songs were in need of Sheryl Crow's insightful talent and Stevie should plan on getting another guest star to cover to avoid any problems like she did with Bombay.... Stevie should also handle the gift getting part of EO17 a little more tactful than she did at the PNC. A lot of people I talked with after the show felt she was just a little inconsiderate in recieving the gifts. Later I found out that she was extremely ill so if I felt any anger towards her I regreted it... Sorry I missed John Kinney at the PNC. I wanted to meet him and thank him for all the great bumper stickers he sent me without delay. He really does a lot of good for Stevie. We should invite him to meet us at the next Jersey appearance of Mac/Stevie so we can show him around the state. We'll take him to the Stone Pony and then Max's in Long Branch for some great Hot Dogs.... Well that's enough for now...Be seeing you !!!! Shannon Stevie,Thank you for your music Jennifer
Keene Me and my boyfriend went to the local shopping mall before the concert, and that was around 1:00pm. When we tried to leave it was around 4pm, only we couldn't leave because my car keys had mysteriously dissapeared. We virtually looked in every single store we went into, we told the security guards we were missing keys. Nobody turned anything into them. I called a locksmith, he couldn't make a key for my car because he didn't have the equipment or the key code to make the key since it was a newer car. I called Ford roadside assistance and they couldn't help me at all because of course "Our computers are down". It was after 5pm so of course the dealerships were all closed so I couldn't call them. I decided to call Triple A. Triple A literally STINKS, I told them I had no master key for my car because my keys were either lost or stolen and I didn't have a spare key, so the woman said she would send a tow truck and he would be there in 70 minutes. 70 minutes became 80, 80 became 90. I called back Triple ! and they said the dispatcher had called them back telling them they could NOT tow my vehicle without a master key and I would have to have the locksmith sent out through them!!!I said " YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME, if you people knew this whenI had called then you should have initially just sent out a locksmith to begin with and I have NEVER heard of not being able to tow a vehicle without having a key for it." To make a long story short, the locksmith came about 8pm through Triple A, we didn't get to the show until around 9:20. I am writing complaints like you wouldn't believe to Triple A and also Ford roadside. On the way to the sho my Aunt who was already at the concert and looking for me called my cell phone so I could hear the opening song which sounded like the beggingin of Bootylicious. I was crying I wanted to get there so bad. So she said to be careful and I have to get there and they were oging to meet me at one of the flags at the venue. When I finally got there, I ran up to the Stairs after giving my ticket and I thought I was going to die I was breathing so fast! We missed half the show :( Sheryl Crow was not there for this show. She was almost done stand back when we got there and then she went through and did Plants,Edge of Seventeen, I need to Know, Bombay Sapphire, Too Far from Texas, and Fall from Grace. There was a long pause in between I think Planets and Too far from Texas if I can remember it right...or it might have been right before Edge of Seventeen. She was either changing her clothes or meeting with someone backstage. Sheryl I think normally would have filled this spot with everday is a winding road but instead Mark Schulman and Lenny Castro went to town on the drums for a little while. Waddy did his own thing before edge of Seventeen and everyone in the arena went nuts! He was amazing. I was dancing and singing in my seat. Stevie came out for Edge of Seventeen and I'm so glad I didn't miss this song. I saw everyone run up to the stage and I was so thinking " I deserve to shake her hand at least for what I went through trying to get here". I was up in row 304 seat 5 so there was no way for me to get down there to see her. When the show was over she thanked everyone for coming and said to please come back so we can do this again. She disappeared backstage and I was crying "Please come out again...". I had the worst night, she did come out again for the encore and she did Has anyone ever Written Anything For You. I was in tears it was so beautiful. It was still a concert I will never forgot and the next time I see her will probably be with Fleetwood Mac and I'm going to try and get better seats and get there on time without any horrible mishaps like this one I had. Thank you Stevie for giving me a Happy Ending to my story and for making a memory for me. :) Aeromac Dianne and
Eddie Wolf Now~the main event!!!! When the Destiny Child's "Edge of Seventeen" lick was heard, the crowd went wild. Some of the older generation that was around us was confused because they didn't know the song. But, a couple of us older youngsters (me being 40! OMG, I can't believe I just admitted to that!!!), filled them in on what was going on. Then we heard Stevie's voice. As I said to my son, Enjoy the ride!!! It was quite an experience!!!! Everyone knows by know the sequence of songs (including the omittance of Outside the Rain). Sheryl Crow was not there, and you can't miss what you don't know. Stevie was excellent. And she looked every bit The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll. She has an elegance that has NEVER been equalled by any other woman in rock.... Rock on Ancient Queen! Every Does pale in your shadow!!! The only thing you could ever say about Stevie is that she is like a fine wine ~ she gets better and better with age. Her voice is rich and smooth and she sings with all the wisdom of her years. However, she does NOT look like a woman of 53. The only thing that bothered me was that she didn't wear her trademark boots. She walked purposely throughtout the concert and not in the carefree manner she usually did when she wore her boots. But, maybe they do take a strain on you!!! And, yes, as reported by everyone else, she does do the high kick in Stand Back. She did a great yell during Edge of Seventeen, even though some earlier reports said that she omitted them from their concerts. The souveniers were outrageous in price. But, we bought some things anyway. That was the only other downer on what was an otherwise wonderful night!! Thank you, John Kinney, for your wonderful web sight. Thanks to the tour book, it was really cool to get to see what you looked like!!! And, of course, Thank You to Stevie Nicks!!! For being the Greatest singer, songwriter, Poet, Priestess of Everything to everyone. Rock on, Stevie! We will always Remember You! And ~ always ~ Rock a Little!!
anonymous I was surprised that "Planets of the Universe" is really a 30-year-old song! I also laughed when Stevie said she could have made "Too Far From Texas" a real twangy country song, but she "wanted to rock!" :) I was a little disappointed during this song, though, because Sharon Celani's accompanying vocal couldn't hold a candle to Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, who recorded the song on the album with Stevie. The band was excellent. I've never been to a more rockin' Stevie concert. I especially enjoyed the "Edge of Seventeen" intro, where Lenny Castro and Mark Schulam showed the audience just what drums and percussion can do together! Before I knew it, Stevie was singing "Edge of Seventeen" and then walking offstage. Being a dedicated audience, we persuaded her to come out once more to sing two more songs for us. Her last song was "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You," which reduced her to tears towards the end. Everybody just sat there in quiet, cigarette lighters flickering away. I was thoroughly disappointed as she walked offstage that final time, of course, because I could have rocked all night long. In a sense we sort of did, though, because NY's classic rock station Q104.3 was doing a post-concert wrap-up show after the concert, so as everyone was sitting in traffic in the parking lot, we got an encore performance of "Rhiannon" and "Edge of Seventeen." It was the best night of my life! Rock on, Stevie!
Matthew Flatow Conspicuously missing was "Outside The Rain" which had followed "Enchanted" during the Hartford show. I was a little upset over this because her performance of "Outside the Rain" during this tour was the best ever!! The old tunes thrilled and frenzied the crowd. The new tunes were received well, especially "Too Far From Texas" and "Planets of the Universe." As at the Hartford show, I felt the most polished and well delivered of the new songs were the power house "Fall From Grace" and the calypso swaying "Bombay Sapphires." At one point during "Bombay Sapphires". Stevie oopsed and went into singing the chorus instead of the bridge. Sharon and Mindy went one direction while Stevie went the other. when she realized that she was ahead of the song, Stevie smiled very wildly as if laughing it off and quickly corrected herself. I don't think most of the audience noticed, and those of us who did, laughed it off with her. Things like that make it feel even more like you are in a living room with thousands of your closest friends singing along with Stevie. The encore, "Has Anyone Ever Written..." was much more powerful here in New Jersey than at the Hartford show. In fact, it was kind of awe inspiring and brought tears to my eyes. Stevie emerged with a beautiful white shawl with fur accents and rhine stones and donned a beautiful hat with large feathers of white trailing behind. She looked beautiful, almost surreal, and she hit every second of the song with the emotional mastery it can provide. Her performance of that song is always bitter sweet: it signifies the point where the audience must let her go again off into the night, yet brings the audience deeply into her most heart felt song of the evening!!! As Stevie always says,"I do not like goodbyes,"so, we must all say "until we meet again," and I know someday, somewhere, she'll be back around again to offer a piece of her heart and soul to us all! Rock on! Gold Dusk Woman!!!!!!! Sarah I'll get the big negative over with first--the sound system STUNK. I'd read about this happening at other venues, but it was really bad. If Stevie (or Sharon or Mindy) stepped back more than three inches from the microphone, you couldn't hear anything. So, this didn't provide for much movement on their parts. But as long as they didn't move around too much, the songs were great, and the set list was fantastic--very few glaring omissions. I was pleased that Stevie sang so many songs off the new album; they're among her best, even if people don't know them inside out. "Stand Back" was a THRILL live--probably the most fantastic song of all. Every single person in the place was on their feet, singing and dancing. "Fall From Grace" was definitely a showstopper, and just as exciting as the old songs; and "Edge of Seventeen" was dynamic, even with the omitted verse, and even though I was sad to hear it come so soon. The set list, as far as I can remember (and not in exact order), was: Stop Draggin My Heart Around; Enchanted; Dreams; Sorcerer; Every Day; Gold Dust Woman; Too Far From Texas (which she sings with Sharon, but they don't sing it in a duet fashion like on the album, which kind of stinks); Stand Back; Planets of the Universe; Bombay Sapphires; Fall From Grace; Edge of Seventeen; I Need to Know; Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You. Stevie came on around 9:15 and the concert ended at 10:50. Anybody who has this concert coming up at other venues, gear up for the time of your life. Stevie won't disappoint you at all, and if you're anything like me, wear sneakers and bring tissues, because you'll be crying and singing and dancing all night long
~*~Kerry~*~
The encore was probably my favorite part, when she came out in the feathered hat and so beautiful...she sang 'Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You' so powerfully that I had those burning tears in my eyes. It was like she was singing right to me. AMAZING!!! PNC BANK ARTS CENTER The entire concert was uplifting and powerful, and it showcased her talent, charisma, and everything that makes her so amazing! When the show was over, we were going to the car and some chick touched my arm as to get my attention. I looked, and she asked me, "Does she look like she's getting old?" It took me a minute, but I asked, "Who? Stevie?" The lady said 'yes' and I said 'no'! She asked me why and I told her, "IT'S STEVIE NICKS!!! SHE DOESN'T GET OLD! SHE'S A CLASSIC!" etc. etc. etc. I guess she liked that answer because she kept talking to me and showed her tattoo to me. No worries, all is well. :0) The night was magical and fabulous. What an enchanting evening! I cannot wait to see Stevie Nicks again! ROCK ON, GOLD DUST WOMAN!!! MICHAEL &
LISA ENJOY THE SHOW!!!! Alicia Coleman I thought at the beginning she seemed a little tentative and her voice wasn't really strong. But as the night progressed she seemed to get more comfortable and relaxed and her voice became more powerful. My favorite songs were Standback, Rhiannon, Edge of Seventeen, Every Day, Sorcerer, Planets of the Universe, Bombay Sapphires and the extraordinary Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You. And of course, I Need To Know. I would have liked to see Sheryl Crow because I know she would have definitely added to the show. But Stevie & her great band, especially Waddy and Carlos, and Sharon and Mindy and of course the great percussionist Lenny Castro were just awesome. Very tight indeed! Stevie seemed very happy and was truly enjoying herself! I feel she is really humbled by all the love she is shown by the crowd. She seemed truly overwhelmed by the number of people at the show and the enthusiasm of everyone. People like me truly love Stevie and her music. Stevie you have truly inspired me in so many ways. You are one of the greatest songwriters ever. And your ability to translate your songs to your fans is amazing. Thanks so much! Don't ever stop. Can't wait to see the Fleetwood Mac tour next year! Michelle
Salmorin Jeffrey Gaines warmed up the audience, with his raw voice and passionate solo performance. When he sang IN YOUR EYES by Peter Gabriel, the crowd couldn't wait to participate in singing along. In fact, he even performed the song again because he said that we didn'tsing it loud enough the first time. Mr. Gaines ended his performance and thanked the audience for listening too him and for supporting his career for the last ten years. He mentioned that he is on his 4th album and hopefully things will change for him. I have a feeling that it will. His performance intrigued me enough to want to buy his CD. Mr. Gaines then exited quietly off the stage. There was a 20-minute intermission before Stevie would grace us with her presence. The house lights were on and thru the speakers they were playing Bootyluscious from Destiny's Child. Slowly the house lights dim. All you can hear is the chanting voices crying out the words from the song Trouble In Shangri-La in the dark arena. I RUN THRU THE GRASS, I RUN OVER THE STONES SHOW ME THE BACK over and over again. Then there was silence. Only a blackened stage. As the stage lights came on to the beat of Stop Dragging My Hear tAroundhere she was! The Queen of Rock and Roll. Fully decked out in her royal attire minus the platform boots. Instead, she was wearing what appeared to be Reebok black sneakers with a wedge. Along the wedge of the sneaker type boot were rhinestones or glitter, which would only be the type of sneaker Stevie, would only wear. The stage was MAGICAL. It was the set from the cover of her album. While Stevie enticed, the audience with her presence and performance, so did the stage. The lighting was MAGICAL. Between the lighting and the stage set, at times, it transformed you into a magical sphere and invited and enticed you into entering the magical door of fantasy. At one point of the show, the stage had an aurora borealis effect to it. When she sang, PLANETS OF THE UNIVERSE the stage took on another presence. With the moon hanging behind her thru that magical door, it only enhanced the song. I have seen Stevie Nicks many times. I am a huge fan of her and her music. Last nights show was amazing. Not only is Stevie beautiful, talented and a prolific songwriter, she still has it at 53! The only thing I noticed last night was that she didn't DANCE, OR TWIRL around the stage like she usually does. She did appear to be tired. Friday night she performed at Jones Beach. Maybe doing two shows back to back is rougher now than it used to be. However, please don't let this deter you from seeing her perform if she is in your area. So to sum up my review the only question that all of you might be wondering is there TROUBLE IN SHANGRI-LA?The answer is ¦NO! So run out and buy her CD, then purchase tickets to her show and put on your Stevie attire and rock on with your fellow SISTER OF THE MOON who is a BEAUTIFUL CHILD and celebrate with her. Rock On! Michael Gabriel I had the good fortune to be given 5th row, center tickets by my wonderful sister (thanks, Pebs) , so I really got to see Her in all the glory that is Stevie...she looked amazing for a 35 year old ...the fact that she is 53 just boggles the mind! Yes, as the other reviewers have pointed out, she does avoid the high notes now, but she more than makes up for that with that unique vibrato...who else can do that night after night, tour after tour...year after year... And when her voice broke during "Has Anyone ever..." That was one of the moments I live for...It was as if the emotion was too much for her...and the emotion that surged forth from the crowd towards her at that moment was palpable, Well, I can only imagine, that must be one the reasons Stevie continues to give so much of herself to us, the devoted... For a number of reasons, this was a night that I will remember for the rest of my life (or at least until the next "best concert ever" that Ms. Nicks gives to us) . I was there with the love of my life who finally understands...(neither of us sat down once during the entire show). Stevie actually not only grabbed my outstretched hand, but squeezed it and --get this-- said "Thank you" to me! After all she had just given, she felt greatfull for the attention that we give to her! My only regret is that Idon't know why she did not accept the gifts at the ritualistic time... Stevie's destiny was in fact written in the stars...she will go on long after the Planets of the universe have gone their ways... Stevie, if you're reading this, Thank you from the depths of my wild. wild,wildeheart... Go ahead, Lily...Rock a little And John, thank you for giving us an outlet to express our feelings as we return energized, but a bit sad to leave behind Shangri-la.... Danielle For HAEWAFY, she came out with a top hat with an enormous curly feather on it. She looked so beautiful with this hat on and her hair in a ponytail. I think it made her look younger. Her voice cracked a bit for one of the last verses of the song...she was kind of holding her throat after that. -The kick on Stand Back was awesome. I knew she did that for the fans, everyone cheered when she did that. I thought it was cute how she did it, walked a little forward, grabbed the mike for support and gave a HUGE kick. -When introing her band, she commented about Al Ortiz, how he played bass on all her demos, and without him, there would be no "Trouble in Shangri La" -Loved those platform sneakers with the sparkles!! (it didn't really fit in with her outfit, but what the heck!!)
Peter Overall, myself and my group of friends in attendance felt she was just plain out of it that night and not really into the show. At one point during Bombay Sapphires she even (dare I say) forgot some of the words? And then there are the conspicuous absences of After the Glitter Fades, and even more so the album's title track and Love Is (which seemed important enough to mention in every bit of press she did for the album). Don't get me wrong, I 'm not trying to tear the show apart, and certainly not dissuade people from going to see her. But when you have seen Stevie at her legendary best, it's hard to accept anything less from her. The magic may not have been entirely there that night, but this fan would go the distance to see her again (funny sneakers and all) for those precious moments. Sincerely, Peter Stephanie all the songs seemed a little more Rockin' than usual, and Stevie's voice sounded AMAZING throughout the whole show. :) Waddy was amazing, he was really rockin' out and enjoying himself. they went right into Dreams, (No Outside the Rain?!) Stevie thanked us for coming and told us she loves us, & blew kisses! too cute! Enchanted was really good, Stevie had her black tamb and came out to the edge of the stage!!! (this was the only time, except during Edge) for Gold Dust Woman she had on her Golden shawl with the sparkles, sounded REALLY good! I had read in some reviews that her newer songs weren't sounding that good, but when she did Sorcerer it blew me away, "Let Me Put You On Ice..." She talked about writing the song before joining FM and that it was about "Scary Hollywood", and how she & Lindsey went from living at home to jumping in a car and being on their own. Rhiannon had a really pretty piano intro with the "Don't Leave Me" lines, but when they kicked into the rock part, it ROCKED! Stevie had on her long dripping black wings, but only twirled once. She kept adding "I Don't Think You Do!" (shouting it) at one part she did it in the wrong place or something cuz i could see her make a face like oops! and smile. :) Planets of The Universe was REALLY good! Stevie talked about writing it after the first 2 months of recording Rumours & that she never recorded it for all these years because it was too heavy, and that she sat down at the piano and changed it so there was that light at the end of the tunnel. Stevie really rocked out on this one, she was shaking that tamb and dancing like CRAZY in front of the drum set! :) :) Bombay Sapphires sounded beautiful & Stevie came out wearing the Blue Lamp Shawl!!!! she looked beautiful. when she came out for Stand Back she had a new shawl on, a shorter version of the usual Standback cape, with little small gold circles all over it. She was in excellent voice and danced with the bassist & Waddy and at the end she did that HIGH kick!! i would say shoulder high!!! before Too Far From Texas she was talking about it being country and said something like what if all those years ago when Lindsey asked her to join his band it was a country group? then she said, i would've said "I Have To Rock!" and she laughed. :) Sharon sang the duet parts from the side, Mindy was backstage. during the song instead of singing "he might never" she sang "but i know better"!!!! Fall From Grace was Intense! very powerful! this time Mindy sang the duet parts from the side and Sharon was gone. Both were excellent, there voices blend so well. Stevie came out for Edge Of 17 in a newer version of the cape, it was shorter with sparkles all over it. the song sounded amazing, but i was a little disapointed that Sharon did not walk over and share the mic with Stevie during their little duet part. she stayed at the side, and Stevie did not turn her mic to the side and look at her like i expected either. strange. Stevie took her shawl off when she made her way to the edge to shake hands, you could really tell she was listening to people and was reaching really far out to try to get to everyone, when she was walking back to the mic she looked like she had tears in her eyes. She told everyone to take care of themselves and be well so we could do this again, sing and dance again. Then she came back out for I Need To Know with a little tailored black jacket & her tamb. it was great, some people started leaving at this point to beat the crowd, so i was able to move from the side to dead center and even closer to the stage!!!! i didn't realize Stevie had a HUGE surprise for us! when she came out for HAEWAFY, she had a sparkling ivory top on over her black dress, with a peach shawl draped over her arms, and she had her hair pulled back in a low ponytail because she was wearing a LARGE BLACK VELVET TOPHAT WITH LONG FEATHERS STUCK ON THE SIDE!!!! SHE LOOKED STUNNING!!!! the song sounded so beautiful and sweet, she got choked up at one point and her voice cracked, she looked upset and put her hand to her throught, but the whole audience just cheered at the top of their lungs (including me!) and she finished the song beautifully. she looked soo cute taking the bows with her band cuz she had to keep holding her hat on! :) when she walked off for the last time i didn't want to she her go, it was truly an Enchanted evening. (i don't know if the songs are in the right order or anything, i'm trying to remember but it's hard the next day.) Kristin But now, as I come upon my seventeenth year, I have spent approximately three years enjoying the wondrous sounds of the Mac as well as the solo works of both Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie. How I got to this point, I cannot tell you because it remains a mystery to even myself. One day I borrowed my sister's "Enchanted" box set, and soon after "Tusk" became a permanent resident in my room. After she rightfully wanted to listen to it a few times and I, each time, borrowed it again when she was finished I set out to get my own Fleetwood Mac cds. Now, I have been a poet myself for four years, and as such I found the lyrics of Stevie in particular, to be exquisite. Once I realized that I was for the most part only listening to the tracks she had written on the Fleetwood Mac albums, I extended my collection to include her solo works and found them quite enjoyable. With the release of "Trouble in Shangri-La" came another edition, on the day of release no less, and anticipation of finally seeing Stevie Nicks live. Which brings me to July twenty-first of 2001 when Stevie Nicks and her band performed in Holmdel, NJ. In preparation for the event I bought a vintage 70's dress that was long and black with an asymmetrical hem and paired it with knee high black platform boots. Dressed accordingly I set out for my first Stevie Nicks concert with high hopes and 17th row center tickets. Opening the show was Jeffrey Gaines whom I was somewhat unfamiliar with having only heard his version of "In Your Eyes," a few times on the radio. He came out onstage with two guitars and did a wonderful job of singing and playing. Not just anyone has the nerve to go out onstage all alone and work that hard. Of course, some people, maybe even most, were at the show to see Stevie Nicks and whoever the opening act was mattered little to them, but most of the crowd gave the applause due to Jeffrey Gaines just the same. The few hecklers were most likely traveling on a beer buzz and merely wanted to shout about something. Personally I thought he did a wonderful job. For such a long introduction I'm afraid the actual portion of my review dealing with the show itself will be a little scant. She did a fantastic job, as did her entire band and back-up singers. My expectations were high, and I was not let down. One could tell how hard she was working as I'm sure she will every night of the tour. Of course there were a few lyrical changes, because when it's a song you wrote you have the authority to mix it up a little when you're performing it live for the umpteenth time. Her voice was up to par, her clothes were unique as usual, and hopefully she can tour again soon so I can go to another show. Perhaps most of Fleetwood Mac will tour again soon, as that would be a great experience and something I haven't had the pleasure to see, but if not another Stevie Nicks concert even without another new album would be astonishing! Rick Noordijk,
the Netherlands And I have to tell you it was more than worth the trip and my impending bankruptcy ;-). Stevie is the most amazing performer ever of any of the planets of the universe. The Jones Beach show was fantastic and even though Sheryl wasn't there last night in Holmdel, it was an absolutely amazing show- Sheryl added a lot to the show, but Stevie can bring the house down by herself just as well!!! It was all there: the twirling, the kick during Stand Back, beautiful lighting, Edge of Seventeen and Fall From Grace just rocked and Has Anyone... brought tears to my eyes because that song has helped me get through so many of my darkest hours. I love you Stevie! And in case anyone is listening: record the Universal City shows and put out a DVD!!!!! Celeste Jennifer
Polanski Vivian The audience at PNC was EXCELLENT and was very responsive to the new songs. Stevie said "I love doing the new stuff." Last night, at Jones Beach, I ran to the front of the stage after Edge of 17, got caught up in the Stevie moment and handed her my own shawl! She took it from my hands and took my hand in hers and said thank you. I said that I loved her and she said I know. I was knocked out by her presence. She is like the fairy princess who makes everything beautiful. Tonite at PNC, she did not take a single item from the fans in the front who were holding flowers, bears, etc. I dont know why she wasnt accepting gifts, but I am sooo glad she took my shawl. It was 2 nights that I'll never forget! I love you Stevie.... Love, Vivian Donna Abrams Nothing will ever match my first Stevie concert (1986 Rock a Little), but this is close. Hopefully she will come back to NJ again with FM and we can feel the magic again. Rock On Gold Dust Woman! Michael McDonald Mrbilliam Here I was 18 years old, being mesmerized by this enchantress dancing across the stage. Praying this night would never end. Well now its 19 years and 20 shows later, and that night still continues. But only in shadows of it's once self. Tonight the TISL tour rolled into NJ at the PNC Art Center. I came into this tour with high expectations thanks to that incredible setlist she played during the 98' Enchanted tour. After the first few shows, of this tour, it wasn't going to happen. "Oh well', I thought, at least I could enjoy it with my true, dearest, best friend. I been trying to get her to see Stevie with me for years. Finally after 4 tries, she gives in. We got to PNC around 7:00. Seeing, it was her first Stevie experience, I figured I needed to go all out. Few deals later, I turned are sec 302 seats to sec 102 6th row. It's now 9:10, Jeffery ended his set about 20 minutes ago. Really liked the way he re-did " In Your Eyes". Suddenly, a very familiar guitar riff was coming over the house system. The crowd came to its feet knowing what was next. Then echoing through the art center was heard the chorus from TISL. Even the stage resembled something from the orient. Thought to myself, "after 8 solo albums, how come Enchanted was the closes title track we heard live ever?". After a count off, Waddy and the band jumped into Stop Draggin. Then with the crowd, already in a frenzy, Stevie appeared. Dressed in black, Stevie waved to the crowd. With a 6th row view, I couldn't believe how beautiful Stevie was still. Enchanted followed, then Stevie pulled the next two from Rumours, Dreams and Gold Dust Woman. TISL finally made it's debut with Every Day. Saw the video, the version on Rosie and on Letterman but this blows all of the others away. After a brief discussion about Lindsey she sang Sorcerer. Stevie got the Art Center rocking on it's feet again, with the classic Rhiannon and her biggest solo hit Standback. Stevie turned the show into another direction with the country like song Too Far From Texas. My favorite from TISL. Then continued more from TISL, Planets, Fall from Grace ( The stage rush begins) and Bombay Sapphires. As soon as Fall was 1/2 way over, I had to grab my friends arm to go up front. She was very reluctant, telling me, " were gonna kicked out". Sheesh Stevie Virgins. Finally she gave in and we ended up 2 deep along the stage. I bet if we left earlier we would have been against the stage. It was great to see Waddy again, after a short drums solo, Waddy was teasing us with the 17 intro, then he was ready to go to work. Finally Stevie rejoin the band in a white shawl. Kinda liked the duel guitar work from Waddy and Carlos on this tune. Near the end ,Stevie made her way to are side of the stage. Unfortunate I wasn't close enough for a kiss, I had to settle for a hand shake. My friend was able to get one too. To her surprised, she loved what Stevie just did for the fans. With the end of 17 brought the end of the first set. And then the band rejoined with Stevie to end the show with I Need To Know and Has Anyone.... Lights came up, everyone went home. Ok, my overview , for 53 years old Stevie can still perform. And with her popularity soaring again, It's gonna be awhile before she stops. There was about the same number Generation X'ers as there was Baby Booms in the crowd. Even the young X'ers flocked in. So she'll keep them coming. I was disappointed with the setlist but pleasantly surprised the new songs live. Stevie looked drained at times. Maybe because the back to back nights. My friend thinks she might have been ill. She drank alot of fluids and kept grabbing her throat. Her vocals seem not as strong anymore. She didn't try to hit the high notes in Gold Dust or Rhiannon. And broke up during Has Anyone... She dropped Outside the Rain and 2 Sheryls songs and didn't replace them with something else. I think this show should be graded at B-. I guess she dosen't "Wear boot all summer long," anymore. those sneakers crack me up. Jodi It didn't matter that Sheryl Crow wasn't there. We were all there to see Stevie and she gave us all of her. It was the most magical wonderful night and I will be forever greatful. I can't wait till next summer when she comes with the Mac. I will be there again and hopefull I will get some better seats. I hope everyone was as enchanted as I was. IT WAS THE NIGHT OF MY LIFE. ROCK ON GOLD DUST WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!! Devlin Fitzpatrick For an hour and a half she poured out her soul from Stop Draggin' My Heart Around to Stand Back to Sorcerer to Edge of Seventeen, it was a cohesive sample of a stellar career at the top of Rock glory. The poignant ending with HAEWAFY was breathtaking. You literally could not breath as Stevie came out in a golden sequined bodice with flowing chiffon shawl and top hat. The top hat was adorned with several plumes of feathers. She gave a stirring performance of that song and when her voice cracked slightly during the high note, the crowd gave a reassuring cheer and it was truly moving. With that she took her leave and disappeared into the night air. We simply adore her!! Rock on Gold Dust Woman!!! DEBBIE Stevie, you are an inspiration to the women of rock.....may you continue to rock on!
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