Stevie Nicks

[Brooke]

She does look fabulous. :thumbsup:

I want to see her and FM in concert, too.

[WalshFan88]

Excellent photo! :smitten:

Yes, I would love to see one of her solo shows as well as Fleetwood Mac... The next time she is in this part of Illinois I will be there.

[Henley Honey]

I just got a notice from Live Nation. Stevie Nicks' summer tour is on!
She's playing Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Mass, NJ & NY for shows from August 9th through September 4th.
Citibank presale 6/16 and forward. :partytime:

[WalshFan88]

VERY nice! Now I just have to figure out where at in Illinois and hope and pray I can go! :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Here are the Stevie dates so far (click the link for the ticket seller):



08.09.11 Morrison, CO (http://www.redrocksonline.com/Calendar.aspx)
08.12.11 Grand Prairie, TX (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2B0046CE00023DE0?artistid=735755&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1)
08.13.11 Houston, TX (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C0046CFE736A274?artistid=735755&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1)
08.15.11 Atlanta, GA (http://www.chastainseries.com/)
08.23.11 Chicago, IL (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040046CEACA22D74?crosssite=LN_US:735755:32892)
08.29.11 Boston, MA (http://www.livenation.com/event/010046CA965585BC?crosssite=TM_US:735755:8310)
08.30.11 Saratoga, NY (http://www.livenation.com/event/000046C9E9A2B1E2?artistid=735755&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1)
09.01.11 Holmdel, NJ (http://www.livenation.com/event/020046CFA8927216?artistid=735755&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1)
09.03.11 Bristow, VA (http://www.livenation.com/event/150046CE982F44C7?crosssite=TM_US:735755:172099)
09.04.11 Wantagh, NJ (http://www.livenation.com/event/1D0046CF9DBF562B?artistid=735755&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1)


I think I'm gonna hit Texas! I can stay with my parents in Houston. Fun times!

[EaglesFanatic]

Soda, are those dates just Stevie shows or is it part of hers and Rod Stewart's tour? I'm debating whether or not it's worth going to to the one in CO., because I don't really care for her new album... I like her older stuff a lot better, and she's probably promoting her new material at these shows. :shrug:

[sodascouts]

Just her - no Rod. Stevie will probably play 3 new songs, so if that's too much for your tastes, then you shouldn't go. However, Red Rocks is such a historic venue that I've just spent a half an hour trying to find good seats for it. Sadly, I couldn't get what I wanted and now I can't try again for 24 hrs because TM freaking LOCKED ME OUT!

[EaglesFanatic]

I can handle three new songs lol. I love Red Rocks. That's where the Jethro Tull concert was, and I think it'd be awesome to see her there too. Didn't she film one of her concert DVDs there? And yeah, ticketmaster is a pain... Sorry it locked you out!

[sodascouts]

Yes, she did!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydZshIK3IjA

[sodascouts]

OK - my friend just got us front row tickets to Red Rocks! I'm going!!!

In other news, Stevie did an interview with the BBC - you can see her around 24 minutes in:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/12550706

[Brooke]

OK - my friend just got us front row tickets to Red Rocks! I'm going!!!


And she says it so nonchalantly! :hilarious: Wonderful! :rockon:

[TimothyBFan]

OK - my friend just got us front row tickets to Red Rocks! I'm going!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/12550706

Was there ever really any doubt? :hilarious: Congrats once again!! You go girl!

[EaglesFanatic]

That's awesome Soda!! Maybe I'll see you there! (just not in the front row lol)

Willie, I LOVE your banner btw!

[cheryl]

I just received an email from Live Nation. Stevie is coming to Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana on August 17, 2011. It says tickets go on sale June 24.

[TimothyBFan]

Willie, I LOVE your banner btw!

Thank you--a little birdie who knows that that particular line has a special meaning for me, made it for me quite awhile back. I pull it out periodically because it's my favorite sig.

Noblesville, IN---about 5 hours south of here. Hmmm.....

[Prettymaid]

Hmmm, indeed...

Oh and congrats to Soda! I've been to Red Rocks, just not for a concert. Lol! It's gorgeous!

[Henley Honey]

OK - my friend just got us front row tickets to Red Rocks! I'm going!!!



Not only am I thrilled for you that you got FRONT FREAKIN ROW, I'm doubly thrilled that despite TM's best efforts you managed to beat them at their own game! Take that TM. Lock out Soda, will ya? I don't think so.:nahnah:

[Freypower]

That's great, Nancy.

Also the Sydney Morning Herald has sent me a 'waitlist' request for a possible Australian tour, so I will be on the lookout for that.

[WalshFan88]

VERY cool Nancy! Congrats! :D

[Freypower]

I just booked for Stevie's show on November 29 in Sydney!

[WalshFan88]

Very cool FP!

[Troubadour]

Stevie is on Loose Women right now (a chat show on ITV in the UK)!

[Annabel]

Just hearing her song on the radio here atm. Got Loose Women on now. :thumbsup:Heard she was going to be in HMV Oxford Street today too.

[sodascouts]

Terrific that you're getting to see her, FP!

So, she is on a show called "Loose Women"? I wonder if that term has the same connotation in Britain that it does in the States (ie, loose=promiscuous)!

[WalshFan88]

So, she is on a show called "Loose Women"? I wonder if that term has the same connotation in Britain that it does in the States (ie, loose=promiscuous)!

I was thinking the same thing Soda! :blush: I just wasn't going to say anything! :rofl:

[Annabel]

Yep, it is the same here. :hilarious:

The show is a panel of 4 ladies who talk openly about all sorts of things and they have guests on too. It can be very funny sometimes. Tomorrow it is Liza Minelli, singing and chatting.

Stevie did very well on it. :thumbsup: You might not be able to get it but here is the link so you can try.

http://www.itv.com/itvplayer/video/?Filter=250921

And this is Loose Women's website.

http://www.itv.com/lifestyle/loosewomen//

[Troubadour]

Yep. If you saw the show, you would probably understand why it's called Loose Women! It's very much intentional. ;)

Stevie was very sweet and funny.

[Freypower]

Stevie in HMV wearing what Australialns call 'ugg boots':

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ozeagle/Miscellaneous/StevieHMW.jpg

[WalshFan88]

Lookin' great as always I see! :smitten: :hilarious:

[Brooke]

Great pic, Fp! Stevie looks great as usual! Thanks!

[Annabel]

Anyone in the Wave 105 (radio) listening area, that'll be me, Lou and maybe Steph ?, Stevie Nicks is talking to Mark Collins tomorrow after 10am.

ETA that is 10am UK time

[tequila girl]

Or.......if it's out of range you could listen here - cheers Mel! :thumbsup:

http://www.wave105.com/

[Annabel]

Yep there's that way too. :thumbsup: (I forgot about the internet :brickwall:even though I listen to them in the lounge that way. :hilarious: No stereo. :ack: )

[sodascouts]

The "Loose Women" clips is on Youtube now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqD291OJwXM

[Annabel]

If you were sleeping, working (me) or just missed the radio interview with Stevie and want to hear it, here is the direct link, although I think it's only part of it. ???

http://www.wave105.com/music/stevie-nicks/

[Prettymaid]

Loved the youtube video. I like how she can laugh at herself as in during the "my record comes out today...but yesterday it was coming out tomorrow" bit. And what she said at the end about graciousness...beautiful and so true!

[Brooke]

Last night I just caught the end of The Voice and they said Stevie would be on tonight's last episode!

I can't find anything about it in print other than that Miranda Lambert will be on. I guess we'll just have to try to catch tonight's episode. I don't watch it normally.

Eta: I loved that interview! She was fabulous! She looked absolutely beautiful! Loved the end too about "if you are gracious, you have won the game"! Perfect!

[Prettymaid]

Good to know Brooke. I haven't watched The Voice. If I don't catch it hopefully it will be up on youtube.

[sodascouts]

I haven't watched The Voice before either, although one of my friends has been trying to get me to watch it. She says it's better than American Idol. I never got around to trying it, but I'll be watching it tonight!!!

[whitcap]

Last night I just caught the end of The Voice and they said Stevie would be on tonight's last episode!

I can't find anything about it in print other than that Miranda Lambert will be on. I guess we'll just have to try to catch tonight's episode. I don't watch it normally.


Here's the article (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Voice-Stevie-Nicks-Train-1034686.aspx?rss=breakingnews) about it :)

[sodascouts]

It was fabulous!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks for sharing! It was great!

[Maleah]

It looked like Adam Levine was about to cry after they got done singing! lol I've become a MUCH bigger fan of his after hearing him talk about being a fan of Don Henley and Stevie Nicks on the show. ;)

[Maleah]

Oh and Stevie is trending on twitter right now :)

[Brooke]

Ugh! I fooled around and missed it! Had it on, skipped to the Cardinals BB game (which they won PTL!), forgot to go back and just caught her leaving the stage! :rolleyes:

[Prettymaid]

Here it is!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DtN6QSx_Io

[EaglesKiwi]

Wow, so cool! Thanks for posting the link, Cathy!

And he did indeed take great direction from her.

[WalshFan88]

Great video! Stevie sounded excellent as always!

[EaglesFanatic]

Just got tickets to see Stevie in August at Red Rocks! :partytime:

[sodascouts]

Excellent! Maybe we can meet up!

[EaglesFanatic]

Excellent! Maybe we can meet up!
That would be cool :nod:

[WalshFan88]

I'm VERY jealous EF!!! :)

Have fun!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Very cool Soda and EF - it's alway such fun to meet up with other Borderers at concerts. :thumbsup:

[Koala]

Have fun Soda & EF!:)


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Stevie Nicks tells HELEN BROWN about her new album - and what she learnt from Janis Joplin.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/music/rocknroll-rapunzel-20110707-1h33i.html

[TimothyBFan]

Per Stevie's Facebook....



In The Studio: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands celebrates the 30th anniversary of Stevie Nicks' album Bella Donna with an intimate interview with Stevie. The program will air the week of 7/25- 7/31.

The link isn't working right now.
http://www.inthestudio.net (http://www.inthestudio.net/)

[AzEaglesFan]

www.nicksfix.com (http://www.nicksfix.com)

[sodascouts]

And Stevie will be on America's Got Talent tonight!

[WalshFan88]

Very cool! I'll be watching for her, then! :partytime:

[Henley Honey]

And Stevie will be on America's Got Talent tonight!


Thanks for the heads-up! I would have missed it otherwise. :thumbsup:

[WalshFan88]

I'm watching Stevie right now - she just got done singing "For What It's Worth". INCREDIBLE. Might I also add she looks great too! :smitten:

Also, I think I saw Mike Campbell from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers playing guitar too. I really love Mike's guitar playing and songwriting.

They said she will be back on later - can't wait to hear what she'll sing! I'm sure I'll post again after I hear it! :hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Yes -that was Mike Campbell! He co-wrote the song.

She was magnificent! I'm not sure that was the best choice to perform live on this show, but she pulled it off. Can't wait to see what her second song is... I hope it's something from Bella Donna, as that album was released 30 years ago today. "Edge of Seventeen" would be ideal!

[WalshFan88]

Yes -that was Mike Campbell! He co-wrote the song.

She was magnificent! I'm not sure that was the best choice to perform live on this show, but she pulled it off. Can't wait to see what her second song is... I hope it's something from Bella Donna, as that album was released 30 years ago today. "Edge of Seventeen" would be ideal!

You read my mind Soda! I thought the same on both counts (should have picked a different song although she pulled it off great and that she should do Edge Of Seventeen, I love that song!!!!)

[WalshFan88]

YES!!!!!!!

Edge Of Seventeen! I LOVE this song! Stevie sounds INCREDIBLE! :partytime::heart:

ETA: I love that guitar Waddy Wachtel is playing. His old Les Paul sounds KILLER on this song.

[sodascouts]

WOOT!!!!!!!!

She ROCKED EO17 HARDCORE!!!!!!!!!

[sodascouts]

Funny enough: my little niece came in and cried "I wanna dance!" as she heard the song playing and started dancing around. My dad came in and asked how old Stevie was... when I told him, he said, "No, I mean how old was she when this was filmed?" I replied, "It's LIVE, Dad." He gaped, open-mouthed. lol

[sodascouts]

Both performances already up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSsh5-sni8E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw85S5aNSog

[Maleah]

That was quite an impressive leg kick! lol She rocked it!

[TimothyBFan]

I'm so glad you posted those since I never watch regular tv. Wonderful!!!:thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Thanks from me, too. I forgot about it last night.

Wow, she was fantastic and looks so beautiful! I hope I look that good when I'm her age! Her hair is just gorgeous! You rock, Stevie! :rockon:

[sodascouts]

An interview with Stevie on the red carpet from last night:

http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/stevie-nicks-on-the-red-carpet/1343610#.TjFaTDdpxzs.facebook

They ask her to comment on Amy Winehouse, too.

And they pretty much ask her the same questions on Access Hollywood:

http://www.accesshollywood.com/stevie-nicks-it-was-really-fun-performing-on-americas-got-talent_video_1343658

http://www.accesshollywood.com/stevie-nicks-on-amy-winehouses-death-its-very-sad_video_1343615

She's on Jay Leno tonight as well! Busy girl!

[WalshFan88]

Soda, is she performing on Leno or just an interview?! I'm not too familiar with that show so I don't know if they do performances on there or not. I'd love to hear "Edge Of Seventeen" again. :D

[sodascouts]

Jay Leno hosts The Tonight Show. She'll be performing at least one song - probably "For What It's Worth" - but I don't know if she'll get interviewed.

[WalshFan88]

Jay Leno hosts The Tonight Show. She'll be performing at least one song - probably "For What It's Worth" - but I don't know if she'll get interviewed.

Ah ok, now that rings a bell! I get confused between all of those nighttime TV shows. The only one I remember worth a darn is SNL, lol.

I'll be watching for her then!

[WalshFan88]

I haven't done this (to my knowledge) but I'd thought I'd do a list of my favorite Stevie songs both solo and Mac tunes.

1. Rhiannon
2. Gold Dust Woman
3. Edge Of Seventeen
4. Landslide
5. Dreams
6. Leather and Lace
7. Gypsy
8. Sara
9. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
10. Annabel Lee

[EaglesFanatic]

Just under a week until the Stevie concert :partytime:

[sodascouts]

Yes! But EF, Stevie just announced her setlist, and it has seven new songs. It's an unprecedented amount for Stevie - she's shocked the entire fandom. I think it's great, but I know you were hoping for more classics.

[EaglesFanatic]

Ah it's all good. Heck, it's Stevie Nicks at Red Rocks. I hope she plays a few Fleetwood Mac songs though. And Bella Donna :pray:

[sodascouts]

I leave for Denver tomorrow - so excited!!!!

[Prettymaid]

Have fun, you jet-setter, you! Lol! Hope you and EF are able to meet up and that you both enjoy the show.

[Victim of Love]

...and when she l eaves Red Rock she's coming up our way. We've got tickets for multiple shows during Rally but we're especially looking forward to this!!!

http://www.buffalochip.com/BANDS/BandsandStages/StevieNicks.aspx

[Brooke]

Oh my! Sturgis?! :shock:

I just watched part of a show on the Travel Channel about Sturgis and the Buffalo Chip! I can't imagine her being at that! It's quite the rowdy place! I'm sure she's well seasoned, but still.......

[sodascouts]

They wanted her there to perform her tribute to soldiers, "Soldier's Angel." I'm sure she'll be fine!

Today, my friends and I ate at the Hard Rock Cafe in Denver. There was an entire corner dedicated to Stevie, so we asked to be seated there. Our corner booth was surrounded by Stevie and Fleetwood Mac memorabilia, including a long white dress she wore in 1986 for her DVD filmed at Red Rocks and some hand-written lyrics to an unreleased song. Cool!

And when I looked over my shoulder, what should I see but a portion of the wall dedicated to the Eagles! They had Timothy B. Schmit's bass and an Eagles jacket (the type worn by Felder and Randy in the photo below):

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/images/eagleskilt.jpg

Theirs was signed by Don Henley.

Very cool!

We're leaving for Red Rocks in about an hour. First row... so excited!!!

[WalshFan88]

Hope you enjoyed the show Soda. Can't wait to hear all about it! :partytime: I'm jealous! :D

[EaglesFanatic]

I got back from the concert a while ago, and I can't sleep with all the energy and excitement from the show! It was so amazing, definitely in the same caliber as the Eagles concert I went to over a year ago. Stevie brought such emotion, and her voice sounded perfect. She had a great balance between new material, Fleetwood Mac songs, and 70s solo hits. Before the concert I didn't care for the stuff on her new CD, but the concert gave me a great appreciation for it, especially the song Soldier's Angel (I think that's what it was called). She told a really touching story about why she wrote the song. Every time she opened her mouth, the sweetest, most gracious words came out. You can see the kind of heart she has. And of course she was dancing around the stage with her usual flowing black getup, until she came out to sing Edge of 17... But I'll get to that later :)

I just about died when she sang Dreams, my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. She also sang Rhiannon and Gold Dust Woman. I think those were the only FM songs she did, but correct me if I'm wrong, Nancy :nod:

Later on in the show, two microphones were brought to the front of the stage, at which point I figured that it had to be Leather and Lace. She introduced the song by telling the audience she has a big surprise, and she has brought someone special to sing the next song with her. I was beginning to think Don Henley was going to come out and sing Leather and Lace with her... AND GUESS WHAT! I was completely wrong :lol: She called her voice coach (I think that's who it was) out on the stage to sing it with her, which I thought was very sweet. Don Henley would have been a lot better surprise :shh:

Towards the end of the concert, her two drummers did a fantastic solo percussion session, which built up so much suspense. Then Waddy came out after at least 5 minutes of the drumming, and he started playing that very familiar monotone intro that we all know to be Edge of 17. He didn't go right into the song though, which build up even more suspense. On a side note... It was such a treat to see Waddy Wachtel perform. Now it was probably just my ignorance, but I had no idea he would be playing with her. Anyways, that was so awesome, and he really rocked. Finally Stevie comes out from the back of the stage sporting a whole new white outfit. I'm honestly speechless... All I can say about Edge of 17, is that it was one of the greatest performances I had ever seen, and it just blew me away!

For the life of me I can't remember which song she was referring to, but one of the songs was prefaced with something along the lines of, "This is the only song that I can't remember who I wrote it about. So it shall remain a mystery." I can't remember how she phrased it, but it was pretty funny.

Stevie did a quick mention of her song Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You, which I believe was written about Joe Walsh.

Nancy and I were able to find each other in the swarm of people, and we talked for a few minutes. The show was so lively and enjoyable. It was brilliant. Stevie was brilliant.

I'll try to post some pictures sometime tomorrow :)

[Brooke]

Thanks for the fantastic review, EF! Sounds like Stevie outdid herself! I'm so glad you got to go and I'm so :jealous: ! I want to see her so bad. Maybe someday!

[Victim of Love]

Brooke, if you watched the shows about Rally, I can certainly understand why you would be amazed at Stevie coming to Sturgis. However, what they fail to really show on those programs is that the Rally isn't only about rowdy drunks and obnoxious bikers. We probably have close to half a million people in the area right now and the biggest majority are polite, intelligent and consciencious people -- bankers, doctors, lawyers and a vast number of deeply Christian folk. The concert venues (there are three) have their share of bars/beer stands (no different than any venue when you think about it). The Buffalo Chip accommodates about 20,000 people for camping and events but that number doubles for the big shows. We've been out for a few shows, went out for Toby Keith lastnight and it was totally awesome and the crowds are SO receptive. We were just surprised that Stevie is 'second billing' with The Jeff Bridges Band. Her website and concert schedule don't even include Sturgis because tickets are only available thru Rally/Buffalo Chip. We're really looking forward to seeing her.

[Koala]

Thanks for your great review! Glas you has a fantastic time!

[Freypower]

I think the song she can't remember who it was about is Secret Love. I will be seeing her in December so I hope it's as good as this sounded.

[EaglesFanatic]

I'm sure you'll really enjoy seeing her FP, she's fantastic live!!

I just wanted to share a few of my pictures from the concert.

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa377/asusundevils/IMG_2577-1.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa377/asusundevils/IMG_2582.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa377/asusundevils/IMG_2575-1.jpg

[WalshFan88]

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa377/asusundevils/IMG_2582.jpg


:heart::heart::heart: Love this pic! :smitten: :hilarious:

And on a side note it's nice to see Waddy still playing that old white Les Paul of his. That thing looks really played (and it has been!). He's had that for years now. He also has a nice sunburst Strat he brings out for "Gold Dust Woman" IIRC.

[Koala]

Great photos, thanks!:thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

Wonderful review and pics, Zoe! It was great to meet you!

I found some videos from the show - the sound is not the greatest but the visual is close-up and clear:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sf48GqPIcg

Ghosts Are Gone

Soldier's Angel

In Your Dreams

Rhiannon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umQEezrGH3w

Secret Love

Leather and Lace

Edge of 17

[EaglesFanatic]

Wonderful review and pics, Zoe! It was great to meet you!

The feeling is mutual! :) Thanks for posting those videos!

[WalshFan88]

I found some more videos - hope you don't mind me posting them Soda.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm7DOiw-nBA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUIxeK6tHy4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47MQeDaOAuc

She sounds and looks fabulous. Very very jealous of you and EF. I'm praying FM tours next year so I can go or that she does a solo show close to me (Central IL). :pray:

[sodascouts]

hope you don't mind me posting them Soda.

Yeah, nothing pisses me off more than when people post videos of Stevie being awesome. ;)


She sounds and looks fabulous. Very very jealous of you and EF. I'm praying FM tours next year so I can go or that she does a solo show close to me (Central IL). :pray:Word on the street is that, barring physical issues, FM will be touring next year. They'll surely hit Chicago.

As for a solo show, Stevie is playing Chicago August 23: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/040046CEACA22D74?crosssite=LN_US:735755:32892

[WalshFan88]

Yeah, nothing pisses me off more than when people post videos of Stevie being awesome. ;)


I just meant that because you already posted some, LOL. :hilarious:

If Mac does tour next year that will be GREAT. Unfortunately I can't get to the solo show this month. :( I've got a bunch going on that week with appointments and also supposedly supposed to have a jam with some friends.

[Koala]

Thanks for posting the videos! They are great!:thumbsup:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for the awesome reviews and videos everyone. Glad Nancy and Zoe had a chance to chat at the show. It's always a treat to meet other fans in person! Glad Stevie was awesome as usual!

[Prettymaid]

I agree Dreamer. As awesome as the show must have been, it's nice that two Borderers got a chance to meet.

[sodascouts]

Well, my review, finally! I figured I'd better hurry up and write it because I'm about to see Stevie again in Cincinnati on Saturday! (Also, I happened to notice on "This Day in Eagles History" that the Eagles played Red Rocks on this day in 1975).

It was opening night at Red Rocks, Colorado. Stevie had once done a concert here in 1986 released on video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ9G-dHRzMc), so the location is already special... but the place is gorgeous... absolutely magnificent. I took some photos before the show:

You had to park pretty far away:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/RedRocksOutside03.jpg

Walking up the mountainside to get to the venue
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/RedRocksClimb.jpg

The view behind me before the crowd had started really filling in (the place eventually was packed):
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/RedRocksVenue02.jpg

I was just wow'ed! Amazing!

The opening act was the guy who won America's Got Talent, Michael Grimm. I missed most of his set because that was when I went to talk to EaglesFanatic.

Then the song Stand Back started, Stevie came out in a glorious red cape, and it was time to rock!

The setlist:

Stand Back
Annabel Lee
Dreams
Sorcerer
Moonlight
Gold Dust Woman
Ghosts Are Gone
Soldier's Angel
In Your Dreams
Rhiannon
For What It's Worth
Secret Love
Leather and Lace (done with her vocal coach)
Edge of Seventeen
Love Is

Stevie was "on" right from the get-go. When she came out, she said the concert that she did at Red Rocks in 1986 "saved her life" and the place held a special meaning for her, so she loved being here and thought it was perfect to start her tour at Red Rocks.

EF did a great review, so I won't repeat what she said, but the "mystery" song is "Secret Love." I guess it really is a secret, eh? My friend joked that the reason she can't remember who it was about was because she was dating so many men at the time (it was the 70s lol).

I wasn't sure if "Soldier's Angel" would work without Lindsey and I don't like the song on the album, but after she does that powerful intro about visiting the military hospital and pours her heart into the song (which she called her most "sacred" and "revered"), it's impossible to remain unmoved.

"Leather and Lace" with the vocal coach wasn't really doing it for me, but you could see how thrilled HE was to be actually onstage instead of behind the scenes, so I was happy for him.

The crowning moment of the night for me was "Edge of Seventeen." She came out in a beautiful white dress (unusual for Stevie in recent years). As the song built, the wind picked up, and by the end when she was screaming "I KNOW WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE!" the wind was blowing full-blast like she had freaking summoned it, her hair flying behind her. It was so dramatic and she soaked it up and reflected it back in her voice and it was just WOW.... unforgettable. In fact, despite the fact that I didn't get to touch her hand as she passed by, I think it was the most memorable version of "Edge of Seventeen" I've ever witnessed.

"Love Is" has special meaning for my friend, who just lost her brother to an accidental drug overdose a month ago (he was only 27). It's a song about having to say goodbye to someone that you love, and the grief that comes with that. As Stevie sang, "knowing that it must seem to you like your angel's arms.." my friend started crying. She cried for the rest of the song. I gave her a hug. Later, she said the song helped her with her grief and was very cathartic for her. It's one of the many reasons I love Stevie's music - it can help people heal.

An amazing show - so glad I went!

[sodascouts]

Some more photos from the show (I didn't take these, just found them):

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/370-5.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/stevie_16sjpg_640_403_0_95_1_50_50.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/stevie_15sjpg_640_403_0_95_1_50_50.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/April2011891.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/April2011852.jpg

[sodascouts]

Edge of 17:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/redrocks2011/6034425480_5e87bf204b_b.jpg

[GlennLover]

I'm glad everyone had such a good time!

[sodascouts]

It was a blast! You can see what I mean about the wind about 12:05 into this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN1Ib8_p7xo

[WalshFan88]

WOW! Very jealous Soda. I really wish I could make it to that solo show in Chicago but unfortunately I've got so much going on I can't. :( :( :( But I definitely will catch her next solo show in the area if at all possible as well as FM next year.

She looks great in the Edge of Seventeen photo. That's my favorite solo song of her's so I'm sure I would have really enjoyed hearing it (and seeing Stevie in the white dress too!). I've also always wanted to see Waddy Wachtel play. I've always thought that he is seriously underrated as a guitarist.

[EaglesFanatic]

Great pictures and great review Nancy! I'm glad you enjoyed Edge Of 17 so much... I did too :nod:

[Freypower]

I'm surprised you say you don't like the album version of Soldier's Angel Soda; I think it's one of the best tracks, if not the actual best.

[Prettymaid]

Nice review Nancy. Your pictures reminded me of the ones I took on our Colorado vacation several years ago (see my album on my profile page), but we did not get to see a concert there - just went to check it out. It is glorious!

[sodascouts]

I just checked your album out, PM. WOW!

[TimothyBFan]

That version of Edge of Seventeen gave me goosebumps!! How awesome was that at the end?!?

[AzEaglesFan]

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110816/ENT02/110819662/-1/ent05

[WalshFan88]

That version of Edge of Seventeen gave me goosebumps!! How awesome was that at the end?!?

It was AWESOME! But then again, it IS Stevie we are talking about. ;) :headbang:

[Koala]

Great pictures and as always a great review, Soda!

[whitcap]

Stevie has a new video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCxQIs1O0iI

[Koala]

Cool, like the song!

[sodascouts]

So cute! I wanna go on a bus tour with Stevie! lol

[sodascouts]

Stevie was on Good Morning America today - I didn't hear about it until just now so I missed it! :(

Thank goodness for YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hja9PtuGv-o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z61KtNuUt0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Pn6AeMkng

[WalshFan88]

I loved that performance - especially Rhiannon.

[Koala]

Great videos, thanks!

[Henley Honey]

Stevie is scheduled to play Jones Beach Labor Day weekend.
Hopefully the venue will not sustain much damage but it's not looking good. :-(

[UK TimFan]

Possibly only available to UK residents, but I've just seen that Stevie is the guest on Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s show on BBC2 Radio tomorrow (Sunday 28 Aug) afternoon at 3pm - 5pm.
Presumably already recorded, as the paper says that she talks about the emotional strain of her on- and off-stage relationship with Lindsey, her battle against drug addiction, and her solo career.

[WalshFan88]

Pretty good quality video of Stevie in Chicago. I wish I could have went. :( :brickwall:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tYfkuDPtbk

[sodascouts]

Check this out - we can stream the new Buddy Holly tribute album. Stevie sings the first song. Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt do songs on this tribute album too (BTW I love Monty Python but Eric Idle's "Raining in My Heart" is cringe-worthy).

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-album-stream-stars-salute-buddy-holly-on-listen-to-me-20110902

For a limited time only.

I plan on buying it!

[tequila girl]

Thanks for that Soda, just having a listen now...........but one glaringly obvious error that jumped out at me - Let's Fade Away???? :eyebrow:

eta. haven't listened to it all yet - but, so far I love Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Jeff Lynne & Lyle Lovett's versions! :thumbsup:

[whitcap]

I haven't had time to listen to the whole thing yet but this video has clips of all the songs except Linda Ronstadt's. I think her song on the album is the version she recorded in 1976.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJNHjSjxJtY

[WalshFan88]

News just in!

Stevie will be performing 3 of her classic hits on the CBS daytime show "The Talk" on Tuesday (September 13th).

Can anyone say "Edge Of Seventeen"?! :hilarious: Who wants to bet though that it will be like the other shows and be "Rhiannon", "Landslide", and "For What It's Worth". Which isn't a bad lineup don't get me wrong but I REALLY want to hear "Edge". My favorite Stevie solo tune and one of my favorites of hers overall.

[sodascouts]

Me too, Austin, but before America's Got Talent, Stevie had never performed Edge of Seventeen on a TV show. The reason is that it is a longer song and they usually want something shorter. The night of America's Got Talent also happened to be the 30th anniversary of the release of Stevie's first solo album Bella Donna which featured Edge of Seventeen, so that's why I think she went ahead and did it that night.

However, if she were to do it again, that would be absolutely terrific!

[TimothyBFan]

Was just reading the journal entries from Stevie that Soda had linked in the Stevie and Don thread. Very moving.

This entry stuck out to me....


We are a society of broken hearts. My friends said the only time they can forget about it is during the show – and doesn’t that say something for he healing power of music~ for that to be the one thing that almost brings you back to ‘normal’ ~ at least for two hours.

How many times have we all said that?

Does she share all her journal entries or was this an exception?

[sodascouts]

Stevie will sometimes share excerpts from her journals but doing so to this extent was unprecedented and hasn't been repeated. However, like I said, she will occasionally give us glimpses!

[TimothyBFan]

This was brought to my attention this morning, Stevie to be on The Talk today. Here's the promo I found online.

http://www.tv.com/shows/the-talk/clips/the-talk-stevie-nicks-announcement-10555488/

[WalshFan88]

SHE DID EDGE OF SEVENTEEN! Yes! May I suggest that Stevie had somehow just known that I wanted to hear this song and did it as my birthday present. :hilarious: Haha wishful thinking on my part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfdL2jgmYP8

[sodascouts]

Thank you for your birthday magic, Austin! :hug:

Here are some other songs from "The Talk":

For What It's Worth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN9Xqn6HirI

You can see the full performance of Stand Back here (http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_talk/video/?pid=gOev30FOB8B5E_ZKS6x1P9o70XnRkHbX&vs=Clips&play=true) (the one on the show was just partial)

Her interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1X4_rME-gA&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVPgcsGHRQs&feature=player_embedded

[whitcap]

I was in class during the show. My mom texted me to tell me Stevie was on tv. She watched it and said Stevie sounded good. She was shocked when I told her Stevie was 63.

[WalshFan88]

She was shocked when I told her Stevie was 63.

It's completely unbelievable. I don't believe it. :nope: I still say she's 20 or 30-something. :smitten::inlove::heart::angel::faint: A true queen (of rock and roll that is) and beauty like her is ageless. She will always be sexy. :partytime:

:hilarious:

[Brooke]

So, I see you like Stevie a lot, huh Austin?! :lol:

Thanks for the videos! I wish I'd have recorded that, but forgot! We can always count on someone here to keep us covered! :thumbsup: :yay:

[WalshFan88]

So, I see you like Stevie a lot, huh Austin?! :lol:


Now what on earth would make you think that, Brooke?! ;) :hilarious: I don't like her........I "wuvs" her! :D

[whitcap]

There's a Stevie interview in the October issue of American Songwriter.

[Brooke]

I heard Stevie singing For What It's Worth in the background a show on tv the other night. I can't remember which show it was, but was surprised to hear her singing a new song.

[Freypower]

I'm seeing her next Tuesday night.

The Sydney Morning Herald did a brief interview with her (it is not on the website or I would have posted it) and she was adamant that there will be no Fleetwood Mac next year because she is promoting her album. She said For What It's Worth is about someone she had a relationship with but she won't say who.. she is very good at this. :steviesmack:

She's staying at the Radisson. I had a few drinks at the bar there a few years ago. It's down towards the harbour (you can see the bridge in the background). NB: The Herald specifically said that was where she is.

http://www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/1621842.jpg

[Prettymaid]

What a beautiful hotel. I can't believe these newspapers state where a performer is staying, but I guess they can so they do. I hope you enjoy the show.

[Brooke]

That is very surprising to me too. I can't imagine the performer, whoever, would appreciate that.

Have a great time, Fp! I'm sure you will! I hope she does more touring here in the states next year. I need to see her live!

[Henley Honey]

That is a little scary that they would post where she is going to stay, but I guess security must be good.
What stuck me was how much that hotel resembles a building in the Flat Iron District of NY -- Maybe you'd recognize it from the TV show "Friends". Yikes. Talk about "twins". Same angles -- Same building -- different City.

[sodascouts]

Sounds like a copycat architect!

Have fun at the Stevie show!

You know, Stevie has her favorite hotels like The Four Seasons and it's pretty much common knowledge where she stays, so maybe she doesn't care.

[Prettymaid]

If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't it published where the Eagles were staying in Chicago in either 2008 or 2009?

[Freypower]

I have seen the Flatiron Building & I don't know if the Radisson was trying to copy it or not.

[Glennsallnighter]

Have fun at the Stevie gig FP! Whether the hotel is a replica or not, that is a gorgeous photo FP. I love the light trails in front of the hotel.

[TimothyBFan]

If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't it published where the Eagles were staying in Chicago in either 2008 or 2009?

In 2008? I don't think so or it might have been invaded after a certain show. :hilarious: I had my bail money ready.

[Freypower]

Stand Back (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Stand+Back)
Secret Love (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Secret+Love)

Dreams (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/fleetwood-mac-7bd6bef0.html?song=Dreams)
Moonlight (A Vampire's Dream) (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Moonlight+%28A+Vampire's+Dream% 29)
Gold Dust Woman (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/fleetwood-mac-7bd6bef0.html?song=Gold+Dust+Woman)
Soldier's Angel (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Soldier's+Angel)

Annabel Lee (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Annabel+Lee)

For What It's Worth (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=For+What+It's+Worth)

Rhiannon (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/fleetwood-mac-7bd6bef0.html?song=Rhiannon)
Landslide (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/fleetwood-mac-7bd6bef0.html?song=Landslide)
Ghosts Are Gone (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Ghosts+Are+Gone)

Leather and Lace (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Leather+and+Lace)

Edge of Seventee (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Edge+of+Seventeen)n

Encore:
Love Is (http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stevie-nicks-5bd6d740.html?song=Love+Is)
Please excuse the formatting of this as I copied it from a setlist website which links to videos.

It was a great show; overall, however, I honestly thought the solo songs were better than the Fleetwood Mac songs. I thought she was very brave to do so many. For me the highlights of the new songs were Soldier's Angel, which I think may be her best song since Edge Of Seventeen, and Ghosts Are Gone. She was funny & self-deprecating when she talked about how she 'hung out' with Edgar Allen Poe & told him she would write Annabel Lee. She said that the inspiration for Moonlight (A Vampire's Dream) arose the last time she was in Australia & she credited Australia for giving her the inspiration to resume her solo career.

It was weird that she started with Stand Back, which I now associate with Lindsey Buckingham, because when I saw Fleetwood Mac he played the entire song to me. Dreams was somewhat perfunctory. The arrangement for Rhiannon was longer than the Mac version & some of the lyrics were different ('will you even try'). Gold Dust Woman & Landslide were superb.

I managed to get closer to the front for Edge Of Seventeen (my seat was actually in Row 17) but sadly, eagerly as I had anticipated it, it fell somewhat flat. I think I know the studio version too well. I didn't know the last song, Love Is, at all :blush: but I enjoyed it.

Stevie's voice was wonderful & she was in a great mood. She had three costume changes, first a red dress, then black, then white, with the occasional shawl & top hat. It was weird to see Waddy Wachtel, who I saw with Joe back in 1986, and it was also good to see Lori & Sharon, her backing singers. Dave Stewart played on the occasional song.

As for Leather & Lace with her vocal coach, it was OK, but I have to admit here that I am not a huge fan of the song. I know I should be but there you are. I was actually surprised there weren't a couple more songs from earlier albums like Talk To Me or Rooms On Fire. I was even more surprised there was no Sara (but again, this is not one of my favourites). No Gypsy, either.

Sadly the night was somewhat marred by a fight directly in front of me between two men who had been verballing each other. This was at the start of For What It's Worth. Even though they were ejected they both returned later. Also I noticed quite a few gay men. Stevie has become a gay icon, it seems, in Sydney at least!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for the review, FP and glad you enjoyed the show.

Stevie's definitely another one on my 'bucket list'.

[sodascouts]

Well, I'm glad you enjoyed the show overall, FP. Stevie hasn't performed "Talk to Me" for quite some time - maybe it's difficult to sing?

I love the live version of "Edge of Seventeen" but I can see how it might get overlong for those used to the studio version. Still, she rocks it so hard every night that I eat it up!

As for the gay guys - she is a gay icon everywhere. They are drawn to her dynamic personality, sense of drama, and love of costumes, perhaps. Who knows?

[Freypower]

Oh, she rocked Edge Of Seventeen; I was probably a bit over-critical there. I was a bit bemused by the percussion solo which preceded it.

I forgot to say that before Love Is she sang Rock & Roll. That's Led Zeppelin's Rock & Roll. While I was aware that she has sung it, I was taken completely by surprise. It was totally awesome & the audience loved it.

[Brooke]

Great review Fp! Thank you!

Stevie is on my bucket list too. I so hope to see her live someday soon.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for your review FP. I enjoyed reading your thoughts.

As much as I like Stevie, I have no desire to see her solo. I would however like to see FM again with better seats.

[Koala]

Great review FP! Thanks!

[AzEaglesFan]

Watching a Stevie Nicks special on HDNET, the guide says it is new and that this is the first broadcast.

[Brooke]

I watched that too Az. I think it was the Soundstage Concert that she recorded.

[AzEaglesFan]

I tried to see when it was recorded but it went by to fast. Do you know when the concert was held?
Her bass player lived in Superior when he was in his early teens. It was fun seeing what a good looking man he has turned out to be. He was interested in music when he lived here and had a small band. If I remember right he played guitar and was the lead singer. Back then we called him Alfred but I see now he goes by Al Ortiz.

[Brooke]

Az, I looked back through this thread and Soda mentioned that she had gone to the taping and that it was being shown on PBS on 7/17/2008, so it was recorded before that.

Seems impossible that it's been that long.

[AzEaglesFan]

Looking at Stevie, I can believe that it was in 2008. She also didn't do any songs from her last CD.
I think that when they marked it as NEW, they were just saying that it was the first time that HDNET had aired it.

[Brooke]

Right. They always "get me" when they do that! I'm always hoping for "really new"!

[sodascouts]

Yes, I was at that taping. It was fabulous! Wow, I can't believe it's been that long since it was filmed. Time flies!

[WalshFan88]

Her Soundstage recorded show was on Palladia the other night - really good.

[AzEaglesFan]

I just read that Stevie Nicks Mother passed away. She was 84 and died here in Arizona. The article said that Stevie and her brother were with their Mother when she died.

[sodascouts]

Poor Stevie. She and her mother were very close, and since her father passed away in 2005, it must be especially difficult.

I have met Barbara Nicks once, and she was very gracious and kind. When she happened to be at the same hospital as a sick friend of mine who she had been told was a big Stevie fan, she stopped by and visited with her, giving her Stevie's best wishes for her health. What a lady.

RIP.

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/sn/images/SNicksFamily.jpg

[WalshFan88]

That is very sad. :(

May she RIP.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That was a very kind gesture by Mrs. Nicks for your friend, Soda. May she R.I.P. My thoughts are with Stevie and the rest of her family at this sad time.

[AzEaglesFan]

http://rockalittle.com/barbara_nicks.htm

This was on Stevie's site. She was a very generous lady.

[Brooke]

Awww, RIP.

[sodascouts]

Stevie's hitting the road with Rod Stewart again. I must say I'm a bit disappointed. Been there, done that. Pick someone else, Stevie!

She's coming to Nashville, though - which is closer than they came last time (Atlanta). I feel almost obligated to go, lol.

http://www.bridgestonearena.com/event.php?event_id=484

[sodascouts]

Another bit of Stevie news: she'll be appearing on the television show Up All Night this season. http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/02/23/stevie-nicks-up-all-night/

[Brooke]

Darn, I'd rather see her solo myself. Or with Don or FM!

[Henley Honey]

Stevie's hitting the road with Rod Stewart again. I must say I'm a bit disappointed. Been there, done that. Pick someone else, Stevie!

She's coming to Nashville, though - which is closer than they came last time (Atlanta). I feel almost obligated to go, lol.

http://www.bridgestonearena.com/event.php?event_id=484


You should go. I saw them in Madison Square Garden last April and it was fabulous. I'd go again!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Oh - don't worry HH. Our Soda will be there. I'd almost bet the house on it!

But, I'm with you Brooke - the only other singer I'd go see Stevie perform with is Don. I know a lot of people like him, but, honestly, I'm not that much of a Rod Stewart fan.

[sodascouts]

Yeah, I'm going, what can I say. Two of my friends and I are already making plans, lol.

[Topkat]

I'm sure it will be a fantastic show. Didn't they tour together last year? I would see them if they come back to NY.

[sodascouts]

Guess what, folks! In the general sale for the Nashville show today, I got FIRST ROW!!!

Yeah, it's off to the left but it's FIRST ROW nonetheless. Nancy is happy!!!!

[Windeagle]

Guess what, folks! In the general sale for the Nashville show today, I got FIRST ROW!!!

Yeah, it's off to the left but it's FIRST ROW nonetheless. Nancy is happy!!!!

Yay! Congratulations.

[Henley Honey]

So happy for you, Soda!!! Front freakin row! Excellent!!!!!

[Tori]

Sweet deal, Soda!

I heard about her touring with Rod Stewart on the news a couple mornings ago. I was kind of half asleep and I perked up when they said Stevie was going on tour again... and then I was disappointed when they said she was going with Rod. I thought they were gonna say Don! :P

[Topkat]

Yeah, way to go Soda. Front row!:yay: Hey you never know, Don may just show up!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Excellent, Soda! Can't do much better than front row! :applause:

[sodascouts]

I wish! Unfortunately, I fear that instead I will be subjected to Rod Stewart attempting to sing Don's part in "Leather and Lace." BLECH. I'm not trying to diss Rod Stewart's voice as it's good as well, but he's no Don Henley... and his rendering of "Leather and Lace" makes that painfully apparent.

[Topkat]

I'm sure it will be a great show. Here's a little Rod Stewart in his prime;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UrOPJXrUWII

[Brooke]

Soda, congrats on front row tickets! Awesome!

Do you think there will be more dates added? I wish there would be, there are only 6 or 7 now.

[sodascouts]

I think at least a few more will be added; that's the usual pattern. I guess we'll see!

[TimothyBFan]

OMG---How did I miss this? FRONT ROW? Excellent!!!!! :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Stevie at Sturgis! I saw this last night on HDNet. She looked and sounded great! I think it's new!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl3ta-_TCB4

[sodascouts]

It's a few months old, but relatively new.

She is so incredible.

[sodascouts]

I posted this announcement in the American Idol thread, but it belongs here too!

Stevie Nicks is Next Week's Mentor on American Idol (http://www.rickey.org/stevie-nicks-to-mentor-american-idol-11-top-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stevie-nicks-to-mentor-american-idol-11-top-9)

[WalshFan88]

Very cool!! :applause:

[Topkat]

I just read this article. I can't say that I'm too surprised. I think she did appear on Idol for one of the shows as a guest singer. Should be interesting to watch her as a mentor. The girls on the show really need some serious help & maybe Stevie is the one to give them some good advice! Looking forward to seeing what she can do with this years contestants.

[Topkat]

Last night on Jay Leno Maya Rudolph was on. She is on a new show called "Up All Night" I have never seen it, but she mentioned that Stevie Nicks had made a guest appearance on the show. There was also a clip with a Don Henley mention. (This clip was not with Stevie) Seems like one of the writers on the show has a thing for them?
I am going to look for the show On Demand & see if I can find the show that Stevie appeared in. I think the show is on Thurs, nights

[sodascouts]

I forgot about this until it was too late. If you find the clip, please post a link!

[Topkat]

Here's the clip, She starts talking about the show at about 3.00 mark



http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/maya-rudolph-part-2-4-3-12/1394666

[sodascouts]

Thanks! I'm hoping to find a video of her on Up All Night.

[sodascouts]

I just saw Stevie in Detroit last night. It was one of the best Stevie shows I've ever seen!

She had added a few different nuances vocally (something she rarely does) and the vocals were dead on, the howls were fiercer than they've been for the past couple years, and she danced more than usual. She also talked and smiled more than usual. She seems happier and more vibrant. She looked even healthier than before and even more beautiful than ever.

Plus, she added one of my favorite songs off of her 2011 album In Your Dreams that she had only done once before at her birthday Wiltern show last year: "Ghosts Are Gone." In other words, she had a LONGER set than she did last year!

She said she was determined never to just do a "Greatest Hits" tour again, that she planned on releasing more music in the future. I have to admit, I hope some of that goes on a new Fleetwood Mac album instead of just solo albums, but just the fact that she seems eager to make new music is so freaking exciting for fans.

Trivia: Kid Rock was there and she dedicated "Landslide" to him - you might thing that's an odd choice, but that's her established "dedication song" at her shows. She called him "one of her favorite rock'n'roll sons"! Well. She loves to lavish compliments.

I also got to touch her hand at the end, as did my friend who I'd bought a ticket for because this time last year, her brother died, and this time seven years ago, her father died. It was a very emotional moment for her especially. I hope she writes Stevie someday to tell her how her music helped my friend deal with such things, as both died very tragically (overdose and suicide, respectively).

Finally, she mentioned Don! She's doing "Leather and Lace" again using her vocal coach as her duet partner. She joked, "I did this song in 1981 with someone who is much more famous than I am, and I knew he couldn't drop everything to come out and sing this song with me every night when I'm on tour!" Now, I don't know about the "much more famous" thing, but the idea of Don waiting around to appear with her on one song instead of touring with the Eagles made me chuckle! "Sorry, Glenn, Stevie's doing some shows and I gotta be there. Maybe next year." Ah, but hearing that guy did make me year for the "Two Voices" tour and Don and Stevie's exquisite live rendering of the song. I dread hearing Rod Stewart do it with Stevie later this month... shoot, I won't think about that now when I'm on my concert high!

I'll try to find photos later, but today I gotta drive 12 hours back to Memphis. Not fun!

[zeldabjr]

Wow Soda...sounds like a great show...have a safe trip home!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Glad you had a great time, Nanc. To bad Don's not on call to sing Leather and Lace with Stevie each show cause it would sure be a treat for my eyes!!! :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Soda, girl, on the road again! You are definitely the most dedicated and determined concert goer I know of! Good for you! Please drive careful!

I'd love to see Stevie someday.

[AzEaglesFan]

In People magazine, Stevie said that Boys of Summer by Don Henley is one of her favorite songs.

[sodascouts]

The smile on her face when she talks about Don... You can tell that she adores him! It's very sweet.

And you might have guessed - I'm back in Memphis! Just a quick trip tomorrow to take my friend back to Mississippi and then it's back to normal life... Until next time! ;)

[zeldabjr]

The smile on her face when she talks about Don... You can tell that she adores him! It's very sweet.

And you might have guessed - I'm back in Memphis! Just a quick trip tomorrow to take my friend back to Mississippi and then it's back to normal life... Until next time! ;)

glad you're home safe Soda...I don't blame her for smiling when she talks about Don...I would too!!!:)

[Glennsallnighter]

Welcome Home Soda!

[sodascouts]

Videos and photos!

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=50454

[Brooke]

Wow! Those are some gorgeous photos! Stevie just looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Do you think she has hair extensions? It sure is lovely!

[WalshFan88]

Love it! :heart:

I'm glad it was a great show, Soda. Although I wouldn't have expected anything other than that from Stevie!

[Topkat]

Thanks for posting the videos. Stevie looks & sounds fantastic as ever

[sodascouts]

I'm so excited - I have first row to see Stevie Nicks on Tuesday night! Woot!

[Brooke]

Have fun! :cool:

[Topkat]

Have a great time Soda!

[Troubadour]

Awesome! I know you'll have a great time. ;)

[Prettymaid]

Give her our love! :heart:

[TimothyBFan]

What a week---Stevie AND Lindsey!!!! :partytime:

[sodascouts]

Poor Stevie was sick during this show, but she rocked it like a trooper. Only people who had seen her several times would notice she didn't hold notes as long, and that she sang some notes an octave lower. She sounded terrific to these ears, but I guess she felt she didn't, because she apologized at the end for being sick. She added that she wasn't going to come out and do an encore but she felt she needed to with everyone cheering for her so loudly and feeling such love from the audience, that it would give her strength. There were tears in her eyes as she said this. It was SO SWEET and she NAILED that encore, by the way!

The crowd wasn't as great, but I don't want to type about that, because it makes me so freaking angry. Drunken Rod Stewart fans suck... but more about Stevie!

One thing that she did skip due to being sick was doing "Leather and Lace" with Rod Stewart. What a relief! I was dreading that display, especially since Rod dissed Stevie in the press recently. I never wear concert shirts to shows, but I wore my pink "STEVIE NICKS" shirt with a white-winged dove on it to show Mr. Stewart that Stevie was more than a useful "support act" to some of us. Plus, after seeing it done exquisitely live with the original, Mr. Don Henley, Rod can't compete.

To be fair, though, I do enjoy several of his songs and was singing along. I didn't enjoy him touching himself to the delight of the female fans around me... spanking himself, rubbing himself... but anyway! lol

It is true, however, that for the first time in my life I left during the encore!

To sum up, despite Stevie being sick, it was a lovely show and it really demonstrated her dedication to her fans. We love you, Stevie!

:inlove::inlove::inlove:

[Brooke]

Oh my, now I definitely don't want to see RS for sure! lol

I'm sorry Stevie was not up to par. I really don't know how they do it when they are sick, but the show must go on, I guess! Glad you had a good time anyway, Soda!

[EagleLady]

Sorry that you didn't care for Rod I've heard he's great live.

[WalshFan88]

Sorry to hear Stevie was sick. :(

And shame on Rod for dissing her in the press. :(

[Tiffanny Twisted]

:thumbsup:glad you had fun Soda!!! I know she is your fav female singer.

:yuck: to Rod for dissing someone who has a lot of talent .:scowl:

Also, shame he feels he has to add "hand signals" to his act.

Glad u thought it was funny. I just keep thinking about who classy GF was in Bethelem PA on MAy:thumbsup:

Again Soda, glad u had fun

[Woodstock]

Great pix and videos. Thanks for sharing. I'm a Stevie fan from way back and she's my favorite. I'm curious about her hair....it's so long, thick and beautiful. Is it real?

[RebeccaLovesEagles]

You're so lucky soda, I would love to Stevie live and with Don I would just die :steviesmack: I love them both. It is to bad she was sick:-( I've had that problem with Jackson Browne; the 2 times i've went to see him the has just gotten over being really sick, one time missing the show right before mine. He is coming near me again in OCt. but I'm kinda scared to get tickets for fear the curse will return and I'll do him serious damage :)

[sodascouts]

I just realized I never answered the question about the hair. I'm pretty sure Stevie has extensions woven into her natural hair, although she's never commented on it.

[Freypower]

I meant to post this:

http://www.eltonjohn.com/news/news_details.aspx?postid=bc83ffcc-37e6-492d-9610-ab31e83a425c

[Tiffanny Twisted]

wonder how much the tickets are??

[sodascouts]

Stevie with Elton! Very cooll! Reminds me of this:

http://www.glennfreyonline.com/images/GFreyStevie.jpg

In other news, Stevie's In Your Dreams documentary is coming out! It will include footage from the May 26, 2011 show at the Wiltern (the one where I waited outside with other rabid fans for 16 hours and got right up at the stage), but I hope I'm not in it. I was at my biggest then and in fact, it was looking at photos of that trip that convinced me to embark on my "weight loss journey"!

Still, I'm tempted to go to the premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival (http://nickslive.blogspot.com/2012/09/stevie-nicks-brings-her-in-your-dreams.html) in California. There will be a Q&A with Stevie afterwards! However, would it be possible to get a ticket as a non-member? Plus I'd have to get an airplane ticket and hotel and rental car.... I don't know!

[sodascouts]

Well, I got a last minute ticket to see Stevie play in New Orleans this Saturday. A nice weekend jaunt is in order!

[Topkat]

Sounds great Soda! Is Stevie touring now? Where can I find her schedule?
Would love to see her!:)

[sodascouts]

She's wrapping up a tour - just another date in Oklahoma, the one in New Orleans, and a couple more dates in Florida - you can find 'em on Ticketmaster (http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&user_input=stevie+nicks&q=stevie+nicks&search.x=0&search.y=0).

[Tiffanny Twisted]

soda,

have fun.

jahh says its a great town nd of course you are seeing a class lady.


cant wait to read all about it.

tt

[Topkat]

Soda, glad you will get to see Stevie. I'm sure it will be a great show! Please report back to us when you get back. Have a blast!
Looks like her tour is almost over & the shows left are nowhere near me.:sad:

[zeldabjr]

Well, I got a last minute ticket to see Stevie play in New Orleans this Saturday. A nice weekend jaunt is in order!

oh I know you are a very happy girl...safe travel...don't you just love when things come up like this at the last minute...I think it makes it extra fun!...are you going with someone?

[Brooke]

Cool! Have fun! :thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

are you going with someone?

Yes - my friends Kristin and Tiffany. It should be a blast!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

omg have fun......
I cant see anything with stevie or fleetwood mac without thinking of you.lol

stay safe

tt

[Grey Sadler]

Well, I got a last minute ticket to see Stevie play in New Orleans this Saturday. A nice weekend jaunt is in order!

Yay Soda!! :partytime:
I saw Stevie way...back in...1986?? :hilarious:

[WalshFan88]

Have fun!!

[sodascouts]

Thanks! We're getting ready at the hotel now - it's in walking distance of the Superdome. Hopefully we won't get too sweaty walking there, because we just spent an hour trying to look our best!

[Topkat]

Soda; Waiting for the Concert review!!! Can't wait to hear about it

[sodascouts]

Well I'm back in Memphis safe!

I did over seven hours of driving today and I'm pretty tired, but I'm SO glad I went. I don't have the energy to give all the details now, but the one thing that blew all the fans away was that she performed a song live for the FIRST TIME EVER!!! It is a song called "New Orleans" that she wrote after Katrina and she actually teared up introducing it. To hear a never-before-performed song in such an emotional context... oh my gosh... it was stunningly powerful. She flubbed a few lines since she'd never done it before and apologized, and I was thinking, "You have NOTHING to apologize for! You were incredible!!"

The downside: This was an AARP convention and instead of sweet, friendly older people at the show as I assumed there would be, there were a lot of grumpy, crotchety old non-fans who apparently had gotten tickets as part of an AARP package and couldn't care less about Stevie Nicks. I have never been in a less engaged audience. Most of them just sat there, not even tapping their feet, and stared at her as if they were watching a movie. They didn't even seem to recognize the Rumours material. Most of these people appeared to be in their seventies. They would've been in their 30s or 40s when Fleetwood Mac was all over the radio. How could they not know these songs?! Even a signature song like "Rhiannon" was greeted with blank stares from the majority of attendees that I could see - forget the solo material. The guy on the other side of my friend actually dozed off (admittedly, he looked to be pretty old and it was after 9:00). I hope our guys never wind up playing this convention!

[zeldabjr]

Glad you're home safe and had a great time!

[Topkat]

Soda, So glad you go to see the show. Can't wait to hear more about it & the set list. Very cool that she did a new song!

Grumpy old people who aren't fans in the audience??? I don't like the sound of that one.....Wait, a guy fell a sleep!! Oh no.
I'm sure that by this time Stevie has seen it all, so I doubt it would rattle her.
I would think people in their 70's would be familiar with her, but too bad they didn't appreciate the show. At least she didn't have to tell people to sit down, like Don does! Hope they at least clapped!!!:eyebrow:

[Brooke]

Soda, glad you enjoyed yourself despite the aging crowd!

I wonder why they even went? That's just strange!

[sodascouts]

Well, if you were a member of AARP, you could buy a package that included a discounted ticket for the concert as part of the overall price of admission. The ticket didn't even say who the performers were at the time. I guess these people figured attending the concert would be part of the overall "convention experience" and hey, they got a bargain price for the ticket!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Soda...

Glad u r home safe and sound even with doing all that driving.

I am also excited to hear that you got to hear a song performed for the first time live...very exciting indeed.

Wow I'm a aarp member even thought I am too young, and I didnt get offered anything like that.

I am sure that Stevie felt your positive energy in the crowd.:thumbsup:

tt

[Freypower]

I didn't know what AARP was. When I looked it up I found that this happened in New Orleans too:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7422526n

I make no further comment. I won't even put in a smiley to give any indication of my opinion.

New Orleans is one of my favourite songs from the In Your Dreams album. I love the city & she conveys the atmosphere of it very well. She should write a song about London!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

thats a stinking shame.

[sodascouts]

Yeah, apparently the people who run the AARP are mega-liberal. Melissa Etheridge (who performed before Stevie) was actually all excited about it. She believes that hecklers booing are a "terrific demonstration of our [senior] voice." Mmmkay. I guess all seniors are liberals? My 70-year-old parents sure as heck aren't. Now I know why Daddy discontinued membership.

I personally find booing rude and obnoxious. Nobody forced them to attend his talk, and you can bet the people booing weren't open-minded independents, but rather trolls looking to embarrass him. No matter what your politics, this kind of behavior isn't commendable. It's tacky and ugly. JMHO.

[Topkat]

Booing goes on all the time during political speeches. They booed after one comment he made. It's probably even expected. It's never classy, but it does happen.

Now, can we please hear about Stevie's show, & not the grumpy old audience.
I wanna hear what she sang & if she made any small talk between songs. I came here to find out about Stevie!!! What did she say when she introduced her new song??? Was there any reaction to it, or what it was about?
How long was the set?

Also, how was Melissa Etheridge? I'm not really a huge fan, but when I see her on TV, her voice is pretty powerful. I always thought she was a pretty good singer. What did you think of her?

[sodascouts]

Sorry, Topkat, but the audience did bring the party down and affected my concert experience. That said, I'm happy to move on.

The line-up was Melissa Etheridge, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Nicks.

Melissa Etheridge was first. Her voice was terrific and even though I only knew her hits, I really enjoyed her setlist. I can't remember the names of the songs or anything, but she is obviously very talented. She has a new album out.

Gladys Knight was amazing. She moves and sings like she's 20 and looks fabulous. She did her hits as well as some covers of 20s songs as a "tribute" to her inspirations like Lena Horne. She also did a new song - she's still putting out new material, too! A surprise guest was one of the original Pips - he was a hoot and was gettin' down like James Brown!

Stevie came out and from the outset we knew we weren't going to get a typical show when she was doing songs out of her usual order. The show was atypical in both good and bad ways. The bad: No Edge of Seventeen walk where she touches audience hands, no encore, no background display, no Leather and Lace and - for the first time at a public show that I know of - NO DREAMS. That was akin to Glenn not doing Take It Easy in Niagara.

The good: the novelty of a different setlist order, and the song NEW ORLEANS! That alone was worth the trip. She was so emotional - you could tell she was really touched by the plight of the people during Katrina. However, she was very nervous and afterwards, when she was introducing Soldier's Angel, she was all over the place. The intro wouldn't have made sense to anyone who didn't already know the story about her visit to the Walter Reed Hospital. I was kind of embarrassed for her because she rambled on confusedly for several minutes and I knew many of the non-fans were becoming impatient with her, even going so far as to look at their watches. She also flubbed her timing on Rhiannon and came in too early, which led to her for the first time in years doing a little "Rhiannon dance" during the time when she would normally be singing. She made that mistake into a treat! I think part of the problem may have been there was no teleprompter to act as a safety net for her. Still, she did a terrific job overall.

There were no costume changes, although she did pull out her shawls for Stand Back and Gold Dust Woman.

I'm VERY glad I went to the show because I got to hear "New Orleans." However, aside from that, it wasn't nearly as good as prior shows I've been to. It wasn't because of Stevie - I don't care if she makes some itsy bitsy errors when she sings so powerfully - but because there were less songs (only 8!) and less Stevie showmanship thanks to the constraints of the AARP's setup and timeline. Also, there were several moments of feedback, much to Stevie's and lead guitarist Waddy Wachtel's dismay. The feedback after Edge of Seventeen was so bad that Stevie covered her ears and grimaced, and Waddy looked pissed off. I wish I could be more positive, but there you have it.

The setlist:

1 ) Rock and Roll
2 ) Rhiannon
3 ) Landslide
4 ) Stand Back
5 ) New Orleans
6 ) Gold Dust Woman
7 ) Soldier's Angel
8 ) Edge of Seventeen

More Stevie plans on the horizon, though.... details later!

[zeldabjr]

Sorry the crowd was such a bummer Soda...

[Topkat]

Thanks for all the details, Soda. Just trying to get back on track here. Sounds like it was an interesting evening. With the 3 acts, you would have to expect the setlist to be shorter.
I didn't know Gladys Knight was there. That's cool. I also wouldn't mind seeing Melissa Etheridge.

I guess you knew that it wasn't going to be a typical Stevie show, but sometimes seeing something a little different is still good. I'm glad you got to hear the new song. I really don't like seeing the same exact show over & over again anyway. What surprised me is the part about the teleprompter? I have never even seen a show with a teleprompter. Does she usually use one? I didn't know that.
Seems like she was a little thrown off by this audience, & the lack of enthusiasm can put a damper on the experience, but you did get to see her & that's always a plus!! A little surprised she didn't do Dreams.
Hope that overall it was a good time!

Sounds like you have some more Stevie plans in the future, so that's fantastic!:thumbsup: