“She ran through the grass...she ran over the stones...down to sea...It’s time to look back, honey!”

Stevie Nicks’ summer-long Trouble In Shangri-La Tour came to tearful end on October 10, 2001 at Universal City Amphitheater in Los Angeles. Fans and critics alike praised The Tour, which began on July 6 at the Post Gazette Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA.

However, as Stevie and her crew criss-crossed the nation from Atlantic to Pacific, they hit several unforeseeable roadblocks along the way. Nine shows were postponed and four shows cancelled due to illness when Stevie came down with bronchitis/laryngitis. There were also two shows cancelled due to the terrorist attacks on September 11. Although the country was in a state of shock, grief and mourning after the attacks, The Tour pushed on. The shows became a way for Americans to escape the tension of the events at hand.

Patriotism was on full display across the country; and The Trouble In Shangri-La Tour was no exception. American flags were proudly unfurled around each arena and evry show began with the national anthem. Patriotic to the end, Stevie Nicks proved red, white and blue were just as much her colors as black, gold and silver.

Thirty-nine shows were completed in 4 months, and many fans have stated that this was the best tour yet, barring the interruptions. There were a few shows where Stevie struggled with her voice due to the illness, but on when she was on, she was really on!

The highly-experienced band was probably the best and tightest ever. What would you expect with the legendary Waddy Wachtel at the musical reigns. The frequent appearances of Sheryl Crow throughout the tour added excitement and girl-power value. And those fortunate enough to attend the final two shows were treated to Stevie’s duet with Don Henley on the classic duet, “Leather And Lace.”

The Nicks Fix would like to recognize everyone who helped make the tour a success. Our hats are off to the band, the staff, the crew, the sound and lighting crew for making a magical and memorable tour.

Thanks to the following for making it all happen:

BAND
Lead Vocal: Stevie Nicks
Vocals/Guitar: Sheryl Crow
Guitar/Musical Director: Waddy Wachtel
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Vocals: Sharon Celani
Bass Guitar: Al Ortiz
Keyboards: Scott Plunkett
Guitar: Carlos Rios
Drummer: Mark Schulman
Vocals: Mindy Stein
Keyboards/Vocals: Brett Tuggle

Musical Advisor: Lori Nicks

TOUR STAFF
Tour Manager: Doug Casper
Tour Account: Harvey Schaps
Wardrobe: Kim Brakeley
Yoga: Brad Jeffries
Assistant to Ms. Nicks: Karen Johnston
Road Manager: Glenn Matthews
Make-up/Hair: Eilynn Palmer
Vocal Coach/Instructor: Steve Real
Security Director: Robert Winnik
Massage Therapist: Paul Haje

CREW
Production Manager: Omar Abderrahman
Stage Manager: Chris Malta
Production Coordinator: Nancy Ghosh
Drum Technician: Bruce Jacoby
Guitar Technician: Ross Lahey
Keyboard Technicians: Bill Lanham, Will Jennings
Guitar Technician: Buddy Webster
Wardrobe: Marisa Ward
Carpenter: Michael "Beef Boy" Garrigan
Carpenter: Eddy Sato
Rigger: Seyton Pooley

SOUND
FOH SOUND: Dave Natale
Monitors: Johnnie Branham, Steve McCale
Crew Chief: Greg Reynolds
Sound Technician: Wes Clair II

LIGHTING
Lighting Director: Bryan Earis
Crew Chief: Bill Whittaker
Lighting: Mel Dorough
Lighting: Blake Rogers
Lighting: Robert Simoneaux

MANAGEMENT
HK Management, Howard Kaufman, Sheryl Louis

MERCHANDISING
Signatures Network:

Dell Furano
Becky Brattin
Rick Fish
Pete Weber
David Seltzer

Merchandisers:

Chris Nicks
Kirk Lutz
Mark Adams
Jim Petretti

Merchandise Design:

Chris Nicks
Barbara Barretta

BUS DRIVERS
Band Bus: Larry Chandler, Mike Mallatt
Crew Bus: Benoit Brideau, Cary Tompkins

TRUCK DRIVERS
Lead Driver: Jim Strawn
Driver: Kavin Spears
Driver: Sonny Seymor
Driver: Jay Zavisan
Driver: John Cochrane
Shangri-La Express: Lisa Sims