ShangriLaTroubl
05-16-2004, 12:50 AM
Hello...just got home from Atlanta...
Awesome show...
Start from the beginning..
We arrived at the amphitheatre at 3:30, very early...but I like to get there early...Met some cool people, and old friends..the Platinum Package backstage people were there about this time...I got to listen in on part of their little tour...
At 5:45 the soundcheck began, and we could see see Stevie and Lindsey through the wood gate doing the soundcheck..VERY COOL...Stevie had on black pants, and sandals, no hair in rollers this time, and Lindsey had on a white t shirt...she held her hand in her face through most of the soundcheck to block the sun...the soundcheck was THE CHAIN, DREAMS, and BIG LOVE...and part of WORLD TURNING..
We met this cool little 8 yr old who was like the biggest fan, and he was determined to get his Rumours and Tusk LP's signed..and I was thinking yeah right, but sure enough he came back to show me he got Mick's signature when they got out of the limos (I'm thinking -- I SHOULD'VE FOLLOWED HIM!!)...but he did say that Lindsey and Stevie waved but wouldnt sign or greet..
So they FINALLY let us in Chastain at 7pm...we got some food, drinks, merchandise and sat down...Our seats were surprisingly VERY good...to the side of the stage, perfect view..
So come about 8:05 I hear the crickets begin..and thousands of people are still roaming around, look for wine, etc..It's Chastain--that's just how it is....and I'm thinking Why so early? It's still broad daylight..
So at about 8:15, people start cheering and I see it's Mick and John coming out...in the broad daylight...and then following is Stevie and Lindsey, locked arms...Stevie had the gloves and scarves, and looked magnificent...I was so shocked to be seeing them in the daylight...
They kicked into a rocking version of the Chain, and to my surprise the show was VERY loud...but great quality sound (and Chastain is notorious for quieting the sound down)...Stevie said "ATLANTA WELCOME!!!!"
I was getting annoyed that so many people were still walking around, trying to find seats, and everything was going on and here was "Dreams" going on in front of me...and I'm thinking WHAT IS THIS?? "I know im not wrong" sounded great in person...love the way they sing it..
I'm not gonna go in complete order, but it really wasn't until "Second Hand News" that Chastain people realized they were at a concert...I stood up most the show, and suprisingly no-one bothered me...Stevie played air guitar and everything during SHN, and Lindsey was very energetic..
So "SAY YOU WILL" was back, but it was fun, got the crowd going with the hand motions, and all...
Rhiannon was very good, loved the wings...Come was the best rocking version I have heard so far...incredible...he was freaking out..banging his guitar everywhere..
"SARA" was the highlight of the night for me...Stevie graced the stage in her red shawl, hair in clip, and black boots....she was gorgeous, and Lindsey gave her many looks...the odd thing about Sara tonight was how crisp and clear the music was...She really went for the notes on "hommmmmmmmmmee..SARA!!!" and she sang "all i ever wanted" part in her mic, and then did 2 more in Lindsey's mic, which was obviously turned down some..but he stayed at the mic with her..and smiled at her...she did many cool dance motions in the end of Sara that I hadn't seen since the 70's...very cool...someone even had a sign later on that she noticed that read "THANK YOU FOR SARA, STEVIE!"
"Big Love" was great, he was off in the guitar playing in a few parts...then came Landslide, which was a crowd pleaser, and the coolest part was she actually dedicated it to someone in the audience...she said the usual speech about how much they appreciate that we continue to support this band...and she bent down in the audience and found someone to dedicate it to, and she said "This is Landslide and we are dedicating it to Angela.." great performance as well...
"Say Goodbye" was a thrill..he was doing the speech about "coming to terms with the fact that there can be no loss." yada yada and he looked and stevie and burst out laughing...and said "Well it's about SOMETHING..you make it up" or something like that...he forgot his speech..lol
"Red Rover" was surprisingly good live..liked hearing Stevie sing on the "Red Rover red rover" parts...she played hand drums a lot in Red Rover...and did all kinds of neat hand motions...
"Beautiful Child" was the incredible love song, as always...she really got into it in the end ..let out some great notes..
"GOLD DUST WOMAN," this is where the crowd FINALLY loosened up...and gave in to Stevie...she rocked it out...she did a twirl on the bass part...and did a great scream...the ending was way cool, she chanted "shadow..shadow..shadow..shadow..shadow." in the end...and of course did the wing span...
This was my fifth show on this Say You Will Tour, and I have to say this was the absolute best "Silver Springs" I have ever heard..she was so into it...she was shaking her microphone,pointing at Lindsey, and really getting buried into the song and lyrics.. "GO AHEAD AND CRY!!!!" incredible.."NEVER GET AWAY..NEVER GET AWAY!" phenomenal..
"Tusk" was a crowd favorite, I loved seeing Lindsey and Stevie play around..he had the white guitar for this one..and of course Lindsey was in fine vocal form the WHOLE night....Stevie was really getting down in this one too...they did the boxing, and little dance...but he made the funniest expressions to the crowd when he was holding Stevie...you'd have to see it.
"STAND BACK" was the highlight of the night...the crowd was on their feet dancing...and so was Lindsey in the drum intro...and Stevie danced across the stage literally like the days of old...did a few small kicks...and kinds of dances and air punches...and of course the incredible twirls...
Lindsey really got the crowd going with "Go Your Own Way", letting them play the guitar and all that...Stevie was waving to every one, blowing kisses...fun upbeat song..
"World Turning" was great..Stevie was really into her little parts..and I enjoyed the VERY long Mick drum solo...and even mumbled something about "HANKY PANKY BABY!!!!" ....lol..the crowd loved it..he spit everywhere...and of course when the song ended the roadie came out and wiped Lindsey's mic off.
The band intros were cool..Stevie seemed overly excited tonight about everyone's intro...
I can't remember which song, one of the last fast ones, Stevie and Taku Hirano had a moment..he was swinging his arm and she was swinging her tambourine, and they were going in sync with eachother, facing one another..she was really getting down..
"Dont Stop" was fun as always....Stevie put her foot up on the drum riser...and her and Lindsey got back to back, her tambourine in the air, and she held her head back for so long...
I was worried there would be no GOODBYE BABY because the show HAD to be over by 11pm here because of the sound ordinance curfew in Atlanta, but they got to it, and finished in time...I loved Stevie's stilleto heals in the last few songs, she moved really well in them..very sexy...
Overall it was an excellent show...it was odd at first getting started with it not being dark yet, and the crowd not settled..but they were drawn in eventually...and Stevie was VERY happy, enthusiastic and energetic tonight...more than I've seen her this whole tour...and Lindsey looked as if he was holding back at first, but he definetely let loose...throwing his guitar across the stage...and all that...
So here's my rambling 2 am review!! lol
Chris
Awesome show...
Start from the beginning..
We arrived at the amphitheatre at 3:30, very early...but I like to get there early...Met some cool people, and old friends..the Platinum Package backstage people were there about this time...I got to listen in on part of their little tour...
At 5:45 the soundcheck began, and we could see see Stevie and Lindsey through the wood gate doing the soundcheck..VERY COOL...Stevie had on black pants, and sandals, no hair in rollers this time, and Lindsey had on a white t shirt...she held her hand in her face through most of the soundcheck to block the sun...the soundcheck was THE CHAIN, DREAMS, and BIG LOVE...and part of WORLD TURNING..
We met this cool little 8 yr old who was like the biggest fan, and he was determined to get his Rumours and Tusk LP's signed..and I was thinking yeah right, but sure enough he came back to show me he got Mick's signature when they got out of the limos (I'm thinking -- I SHOULD'VE FOLLOWED HIM!!)...but he did say that Lindsey and Stevie waved but wouldnt sign or greet..
So they FINALLY let us in Chastain at 7pm...we got some food, drinks, merchandise and sat down...Our seats were surprisingly VERY good...to the side of the stage, perfect view..
So come about 8:05 I hear the crickets begin..and thousands of people are still roaming around, look for wine, etc..It's Chastain--that's just how it is....and I'm thinking Why so early? It's still broad daylight..
So at about 8:15, people start cheering and I see it's Mick and John coming out...in the broad daylight...and then following is Stevie and Lindsey, locked arms...Stevie had the gloves and scarves, and looked magnificent...I was so shocked to be seeing them in the daylight...
They kicked into a rocking version of the Chain, and to my surprise the show was VERY loud...but great quality sound (and Chastain is notorious for quieting the sound down)...Stevie said "ATLANTA WELCOME!!!!"
I was getting annoyed that so many people were still walking around, trying to find seats, and everything was going on and here was "Dreams" going on in front of me...and I'm thinking WHAT IS THIS?? "I know im not wrong" sounded great in person...love the way they sing it..
I'm not gonna go in complete order, but it really wasn't until "Second Hand News" that Chastain people realized they were at a concert...I stood up most the show, and suprisingly no-one bothered me...Stevie played air guitar and everything during SHN, and Lindsey was very energetic..
So "SAY YOU WILL" was back, but it was fun, got the crowd going with the hand motions, and all...
Rhiannon was very good, loved the wings...Come was the best rocking version I have heard so far...incredible...he was freaking out..banging his guitar everywhere..
"SARA" was the highlight of the night for me...Stevie graced the stage in her red shawl, hair in clip, and black boots....she was gorgeous, and Lindsey gave her many looks...the odd thing about Sara tonight was how crisp and clear the music was...She really went for the notes on "hommmmmmmmmmee..SARA!!!" and she sang "all i ever wanted" part in her mic, and then did 2 more in Lindsey's mic, which was obviously turned down some..but he stayed at the mic with her..and smiled at her...she did many cool dance motions in the end of Sara that I hadn't seen since the 70's...very cool...someone even had a sign later on that she noticed that read "THANK YOU FOR SARA, STEVIE!"
"Big Love" was great, he was off in the guitar playing in a few parts...then came Landslide, which was a crowd pleaser, and the coolest part was she actually dedicated it to someone in the audience...she said the usual speech about how much they appreciate that we continue to support this band...and she bent down in the audience and found someone to dedicate it to, and she said "This is Landslide and we are dedicating it to Angela.." great performance as well...
"Say Goodbye" was a thrill..he was doing the speech about "coming to terms with the fact that there can be no loss." yada yada and he looked and stevie and burst out laughing...and said "Well it's about SOMETHING..you make it up" or something like that...he forgot his speech..lol
"Red Rover" was surprisingly good live..liked hearing Stevie sing on the "Red Rover red rover" parts...she played hand drums a lot in Red Rover...and did all kinds of neat hand motions...
"Beautiful Child" was the incredible love song, as always...she really got into it in the end ..let out some great notes..
"GOLD DUST WOMAN," this is where the crowd FINALLY loosened up...and gave in to Stevie...she rocked it out...she did a twirl on the bass part...and did a great scream...the ending was way cool, she chanted "shadow..shadow..shadow..shadow..shadow." in the end...and of course did the wing span...
This was my fifth show on this Say You Will Tour, and I have to say this was the absolute best "Silver Springs" I have ever heard..she was so into it...she was shaking her microphone,pointing at Lindsey, and really getting buried into the song and lyrics.. "GO AHEAD AND CRY!!!!" incredible.."NEVER GET AWAY..NEVER GET AWAY!" phenomenal..
"Tusk" was a crowd favorite, I loved seeing Lindsey and Stevie play around..he had the white guitar for this one..and of course Lindsey was in fine vocal form the WHOLE night....Stevie was really getting down in this one too...they did the boxing, and little dance...but he made the funniest expressions to the crowd when he was holding Stevie...you'd have to see it.
"STAND BACK" was the highlight of the night...the crowd was on their feet dancing...and so was Lindsey in the drum intro...and Stevie danced across the stage literally like the days of old...did a few small kicks...and kinds of dances and air punches...and of course the incredible twirls...
Lindsey really got the crowd going with "Go Your Own Way", letting them play the guitar and all that...Stevie was waving to every one, blowing kisses...fun upbeat song..
"World Turning" was great..Stevie was really into her little parts..and I enjoyed the VERY long Mick drum solo...and even mumbled something about "HANKY PANKY BABY!!!!" ....lol..the crowd loved it..he spit everywhere...and of course when the song ended the roadie came out and wiped Lindsey's mic off.
The band intros were cool..Stevie seemed overly excited tonight about everyone's intro...
I can't remember which song, one of the last fast ones, Stevie and Taku Hirano had a moment..he was swinging his arm and she was swinging her tambourine, and they were going in sync with eachother, facing one another..she was really getting down..
"Dont Stop" was fun as always....Stevie put her foot up on the drum riser...and her and Lindsey got back to back, her tambourine in the air, and she held her head back for so long...
I was worried there would be no GOODBYE BABY because the show HAD to be over by 11pm here because of the sound ordinance curfew in Atlanta, but they got to it, and finished in time...I loved Stevie's stilleto heals in the last few songs, she moved really well in them..very sexy...
Overall it was an excellent show...it was odd at first getting started with it not being dark yet, and the crowd not settled..but they were drawn in eventually...and Stevie was VERY happy, enthusiastic and energetic tonight...more than I've seen her this whole tour...and Lindsey looked as if he was holding back at first, but he definetely let loose...throwing his guitar across the stage...and all that...
So here's my rambling 2 am review!! lol
Chris