Atlanta show

[olive]

Originally Posted by nicolasjz

A bit disappointed that Annabel Lee was dropped so early in the tour and that it was not replaced.

maybe that's her idea of an alternative set list anyway .....

That's bs *she was all over the interweb and any media outlet that would have her how all the songs were hand picked and needed to be heard ... if she can't perform a proper set or 65 minutes is too much she should be refunding money and give it up or play shorter set by opening for Pat Benetar or as a package with what ever version of STYX and RE Speedwagon

unless it was a curfew thing with the arena ( doubtful ) even then she should have gone on earlier people are paying a lot of money

[seekerj]

Originally Posted by olive

maybe that's her idea of an alternative set list anyway .....

That's bs *she was all over the interweb and any media outlet that would have her how all the songs were hand picked and needed to be heard ... if she can't perform a proper set or 65 minutes is too much she should be refunding money and give it up or play shorter set by opening for Pat Benetar or as a package with what ever version of STYX and RE Speedwagon

unless it was a curfew thing with the arena ( doubtful ) even then she should have gone on earlier people are paying a lot of money

Oh, she should, she should, she should????

What was cut amounts to about 6 minutes.

So should she just cancel the tour?

[bwboy]

Annabelle Lee must be Olive's favorite Stevie Nicks song! She thinks the tour should be canned because Stevie dropped it.

[eric51078]

[QUOTE=seekerj;1195898]Oh, she should, she should, she should????

What was cut amounts to about 6 minutes.

So should she just cancel the tour?[/QUOTE




Well said!

[eric51078]

Originally Posted by olive

maybe that's her idea of an alternative set list anyway .....

That's bs *she was all over the interweb and any media outlet that would have her how all the songs were hand picked and needed to be heard ... if she can't perform a proper set or 65 minutes is too much she should be refunding money and give it up or play shorter set by opening for Pat Benetar or as a package with what ever version of STYX and RE Speedwagon

unless it was a curfew thing with the arena ( doubtful ) even then she should have gone on earlier people are paying a lot of money

All you do is complain. You complain about the set. You complain about the tv shows. Stop complaining already. Such a Debbie downer jeez. Why can't you just be happy she is still alive and doing this?!

[SummerlongBoots]

I am in awe of your self-control Stevierocks87!! I admit, I'm a weakling. I was up later than I should've been, waiting for the first set list to be posted!

[SisterNightroad]

Concert Review: Stevie Nicks and Pretenders at Philips Arena

After performing only a handful of her own songs during Fleetwood Mac’s recent 120-date world tour, it was obvious that Stevie Nicks was ready to give fans a full-blown taste of her long repertoire of solo music. Mere months after the Fleetwood Mac tour ended (it made two stops in Atlanta), it was announced that Nicks would embark on a North American tour named after her most recent solo album, 24 Karat Gold. She promised a show like no other, diving deep into her back catalogue of b-sides, rarities and hits. Nicks delivered that to a near-capacity crowd at Philips Arena on Sunday night.

The evening opened with an hour-long set by Pretenders, led by the inimitable Chrissie Hynde. Opening acts are often ignored, but Hynde and company were having none of that. They had the crowd on their feet early performing a string of hits like “Stop Your Sobbing,” “I’ll Stand By You,” “Middle of the Road,” “Don’t Get Me Wrong,” “Back on the Chain Gang” and “Brass in Pocket,” along with new cuts from their recent album, Alone. Hynde’s guitar chops, swagger and vocals were all on point.

Nicks opened her two hour-plus set with an unexpected choice: “Gold and Braid,” an unused session song from her first solo album, Bella Donna. This set the mood for the rest of the night, as Nicks interwove hits like “Stand Back,” “Dreams,” “If Anyone Falls,” “Gold Dust Woman,” and “Edge of Seventeen” (as hard-rocking as ever, but with added gravitas as a tribute to Prince as it was one of his favorite songs). Hynde returned to cheers to fill in for Tom Petty on the duet, “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” And while those war horses energized the audience, it was the rarely-performed, lesser-known songs and newer material that were the highlights of the show.

The title tracks from the Bella Donna and Wild Heart albums were welcome additions to the set list, with Nicks only singing the former for a few weeks during a short tour in 1981 and the latter for the first time live. My favorite of the evening was “Moonlight (A Vampire’s Dream),” which began its life as a widely-bootlegged demo called “Lady from the Mountain.” Inspired by the “Twilight” films, Nicks reworked the song into the centerpiece of her In Your Dreams album. Wearing a white-feathered coat and featuring impeccable harmonies from backup singers Sharon Celani and Marilyn Martin, Nicks’ passion for the song came through. Speaking of harmonies, Celani and Martin were also pitch-perfect during the two encores: the Fleetwood Mac chestnut “Rhiannon” and filling in for Don Henley on the countrified “Leather and Lace.”

This was my 10th time seeing Nicks live (starting with the Fleetwood Mac Mirage tour back in the early 80s), and this was unlike any show I’ve seen by her. She was chatty, full of stories and anecdotes (including the fact that her “Dreams” was the Mac’s only number one song) and seemed invigorated to be playing this clutch of tunes before an adoring audience of hardcore fans. Nicks’ trademark rasp seemed especially full-throated, while her iconic shawls, platform boots, ribboned tambourine and stage-twirls even elicited ecstatic cheers from the crowd.

Nicks closed the show by encouraging everyone to vote, remain calm in the face of the calamitous presidential election, and promised to return soon. Fleetwood Mac has hinted at a new album, so expect to hear new music and see Nicks back out on the road again sooner rather than later.



http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/20...philips-arena/

[SisterNightroad]

Stevie Nicks unleashes time capsule in Atlanta

ATLANTA – Stevie Nicks dusted the floor not with 24-karat gold but with dark cloaks and fur-trimmed coats.

Atlanta was the seventh stop on Stevie Nicks’ 24 Karat Gold Tour, so I was aware Nicks had used the first six to dust off old tracks that usually didn’t get played live. This show was no different.

From the songs Stevie boasted were written in Tom Petty’s basement to the ones that got caught up in the music industry’s red tape, she played underrated songs sprinkled with a few hits. It was a set list homage to those who had heard live versions of Gyspy countless times but never even listened to Belle Fleur.

Before she kicked off the show with Gold and Braid, she explained to the audience that the 24 Karat Gold Tour was meant to be something different. It was what she wanted, for a change, she said.

After a decades-long career as rock’ n ‘ roll’s “good witch,” yes, she finally could do she wanted. The one thing that likely didn’t change from her previous live music performances was the sentiment.

“This is definitely gonna take you down memory lane,” Nicks knowingly said to the crowd.

I’m not sure if it was the middle-aged man yelling, more like begging, for Sara repeatedly or the groups of women rocking top hats with feathers, but she was right. Nicks’ show is like opening a time capsule for people of all ages.

For some in the concert’s crowd, Nicks revives their wild memories of the 1970s and all the feelings that came with them. For others, Nicks is the sound of their childhood, as she now nears the age of their parents.

Whatever category into which the audience members fell, they certainly walked through the memory lane to which Nicks referred. Her performance was as enchanted as all people describe her career.

Although the concert started with a slow pace, Nicks gently reigned in the crowd with If Anyone Falls and Dreams. But, it wasn’t until her emotional versions of Stand Back and Moonlight that she finally had the older crowd on its feet.

She gave brief explanations between songs, deeming herself the teacher of “Music 101.”

The concert was backed by animated pictures of a young Nicks, the moon, the stars, Prince and other engaging images. When “Moonlight,” kicked off with notes from the grand piano, Nicks returned to the stage in a fur coat, standing in front of a realistic moon image.

She sang a raw, passionate version of Moonlight that was only sold short with her explanation it was inspired by the Twilight trilogy. She defended herself well, though, saying you couldn’t help where you got inspiration.

Who could blame her?

Between watching her tangle with the scarf tied around her microphone, wagging her finger back and forth in the sassy songs and whipping the tambourine around, Nicks was unbelievably charming. At one point, she looked up into the crowd and asked the question on everyone’s mind: “Is that a car up there?”

In the Philips Arena, somewhere around Row Y sits a white car, for no apparent reason. Nicks jokingly asked if it would be presented to her at the end of the night.

Although it wasn’t, no one seemed to oppose the thought of her presenting her with a giant gift at the end of the night. After all, she had delved out Rhiannon and Leather and Lace for her encore.

As I left the performance, I heard two women who kept saying, “It was personal.” That is the magic of Stevie.

She can’t not be personal.


http://www.reddirtreport.com/rustys-...apsule-atlanta

[SisterNightroad]

'Reg's Coffee House' playlist from November 6, 2016

Sorry this is a couple of days late but I had to scoot after the show to get to Atlanta for the Stevie Nicks with The Pretenders show. In a word, it was iconic. So glad I made the trek to see this show.

The Pretenders came out with guns blazing and had the crowd primed for Nicks' set. Chrissie Hynde still has the swagger, the voice and she'll always have the songs to go toe to toe with any and all comers. It was the perfect appetizer for the main course.

Nicks' set was a lovely journey through the career of an incredibly talented artist. She spoke openly about each song and let her fans into her world for a moment. Song after song reminded you of the magnitude of her contributions to music over the years and hearing intimate details about each track tightened your connection to them (and her). She was in complete control, operating on another level but still in touch with her audience constantly giving thanks for their inspiration and for reminding her she can still do this. Her band was flawless, her set was mesmerizing and the music was intoxicating. If you get a chance to catch this tour, don't pass it up.

Was lucky enough to attend shows featuring four talented, strong, inspiring women over the last four days. Nicks and Hynde, of course, plus Bonnie Raitt and Ingrid Michaelson.



http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2...6-16_play.html

[SisterNightroad]

Preston Frazier’s Best Concerts of 2016: Stevie Nicks, Yes, Hiromi, Dolly Parton + others

No. 1: Stevie Nicks, Phillips Arena in Atlanta, November 6, 2016

– Stevie Nicks has balls. Kicking off this concert with “Gold and Braid,” one of her best rockers, the songstress was in full flight. Her long-term band, led by guitarist/bandleader Waddy Wachtel (fresh off his stint with Joe Walsh), hit every era of Nicks’ career – including Buckingham-Nicks material. For more than two hours, she weaved her magic in fine voice and high energy. Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders (the opening band) also gave a hand on “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” In the end, Nicks proved she still had a passion for her craft and the ability to enchant.



http://somethingelsereviews.com/2016...-dolly-parton/