Chicago Show - 12/3/16

[Erin]

Some photos I took from tonight's show: https://www.flickr.com/gp/146895310@N04/955x42

I filmed Crying in the Night too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30c6ff-2lt4

[McDoobler]

Great photos
Same set list?

[Danielle]

Thank you, Erin. These are amazing, as always.

[blackcat]

Come on girl! Thank you for the video and sharing your pictures. You got some amazing shots, including some really great ones of Stevie's capes and those beautiful background screens! That coat is stunning, isn't it? Great Waddy smiling shot! Thank you for putting all of this up for us!

[SisterNightroad]

Thank you very much!!!

[SisterNightroad]

Stevie Nicks dazzles at the United Center

Stevie Nicks' recent musical forays may find her mining the past to cast songs in a new light, but in so doing, she's forged a strong path forward, filtered through the wisdom she's gained. At United Center on Saturday, the icon breathed new life into decades-old songs, revisited early underrated treasures and peppered in megahits to satisfy superfans and recent acolytes alike in a two-hour set that reinforced that timeless songwriting endures.

Nicks is currently on her "24 Karat Gold Tour," which features live takes on newly recorded, previously unreleased demos culled from her storied, 40-plus-year career, which appear on 2014's "24 Karat Gold: Songs From the Vault." The set also featured material from her first two solo records, 1981's "Bella Donna" and 1983's "The Wild Heart," which were reissued last month, as well as some of her Fleetwood Mac songs.

And though the latter material, which included an affecting "Gypsy" and a rousing, extended "Gold Dust Woman," were fan favorites, there was a certain freedom to be found in her solo work. Nicks is a perpetual role model: a trailblazer who's had a valiant career alongside her trials, from overcoming substance abuse to tangled relationships, and come out stronger.

Nicks' mystique and bewitching charm permeated the show, from her signature flowing black dress paired with shawls and capes to her trademark twirls and sultry rasp with its enchanting, indelible hue, though time may have slightly compressed her range. She also pulled back the curtain on the origins of many songs, which added a rare, welcomed intimacy to the set.

This gave insight into tunes such as the standout "Starshine," which she wrote in Tom Petty's basement, and the disco-fueled "Stand Back," which was inspired by the late Prince. Her humorous admission about the oldest song in the set, 1973's Buckingham/Nicks song "Crying in the Night" ("At 22, I don't know where these words came from") showcased that her poetic musings don't have to be literal to evoke emotion. "Wild Heart" and a sterling "Rhiannon" were also highlights.

Songs such as the affecting set closer "Landslide" and "Edge of Seventeen" sagely referred to the passage of time. Though written three decades prior, these songs' themes of love and loss seemed to resonate more deeply with age. The soothsaying chanteuse's gifts extended to her choice of collaborators. Chrissie Hynde — whose stunning voice buoyed her rocking opening set with The Pretenders, which also included timeless hits ("Brass in Pocket") and newer gems ("Alone") – joined Nicks for the awesome "Stop Dragging My Heart Around." Hynde also discussed religious tolerance, the only political statement of the night, before performing "Holy Commotion."

In an era that can be rather antagonistic and ageist, particularly towards women, both Nicks and Hynde's performances were empowering. Beyond surviving, they've persevered, and continue to excel at their craft. "Crazy as life is," Nicks advised at the end of the show, "Stay in the path of love."

More pictures at the site:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...204-story.html

[jcalzaretta]

I have seen so many concerts of hers. This is her best set list yet. I know the casual fans hated it. But if you are a die hard, you will love it. So many highlights - Crying in the Night, Moonlight, If You Were My Love, Starshine and Bella Donna for sure. How Wild Heart has never been played is beyond me. She should have done that as a full song. Just amazing. Loved this version of Gold Dust Woman. Great, great show.

[Erin]

I don't know why they are double watermarked, but oh well. Same set list last night. She had a few technical problems with her ear piece and microphone stand and kept saying she was losing her mind. Plus she had a hard time remembering the name of the piano player.

Edit, switched to Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/146895310@N04/955x42

[StevieNicksfann]

Agreed. I just posted on Facebook that this is one of the best shows I have ever seen her do and that's saying a lot since I've been to about 50 more or less over the years. She clearly was having a blast doing songs she probably never thought she'd get a chance to play so hints were fresh. But what I thought was brilliant was the pacing of the show. The dynamics were smart and she had a california rock song into a mystical torch piece into a disco dance and finally into a sweet ballad so it was always exciting. Gypsy being added was a smart move, it's right tone and pace to move the set forward in its placement in song order and the really genius thing is having Gold Dust Woman where it was. Because after so many unknown songs to the casual fan, then hearing opening chords to Gold Dust Woman was a welcome frenzy so the timing was perfect and the energy of it was fresh and thus it also then made it perfect for this diehard as well for those reasons. Same with Rhiannon. While I find it more boring early, having it as the first encore brought out a sentimental reaction of omg- this is a celebration of how long this career has lasted and appreciation for the song that made it happen for us. So now I welcomed those 2 songs that I used to feel were stale. Although I still want The Dealer and I wish Leather and Lace had not been axed, I can't say enough about how wonderful this tour is.

Just brilliant, Stevie. Well done.

P.S. Yes the full version of Wild Heart needs to be done. That's the thing I would change for sure.

[Newzchspy]

Speaking of which. I was not going to go, BUT decided Saturday afternoon to wing it and perused the web for some tickets. Found someone desperate to get rid of two in Floor 2 Center, 6th row for 2 tickets for $75.00. Original asking was $250.00 and I told the guy the clock was ticking. Waited one hour for him to stew till 4:00 PM and knew he didn't have them sold. Negotiated and got 2, Yes 2 for $75 total on the floor, 6th row. I said to myself, HOW CAN I NOT GO?? Except for the typical UC crappy parking (close , BUT expensive) and long traffic lines to get in and out, it was indeed a great show. I loved the set-list and actually enjoyed Chrissie Hynde, although not much a Pretenders fan, she was good.

Just a word of advice for those in the future. If you wait till the very end and really don't want to pay a LOT of $$ for Tickets, then last day there's always tickets for sale because people get sick, need Christmas $$, can't go , whatever?? I've learned NOT to be a pigeon and feel like I have to be the first to buy. This is also true with many other acts in Chicagoland.

BTW, this Chicago concert was by no means sold out nor close to sold out.......