My "Dreams" Review

[High Priestess]

I was in Las Vegas for the Opening of "Dreams" at Ceasars Palace. I was so thrilled as I am a Vegas Native traveling from Los Angeles back to my home town to support Stevie.I was excited after hearing the Jim Ladd Interview that she was going all out in this Venue to create an evening never seen before.In the Interview she spoke of "pulling out old songs never or rarely performed live"..maybe Storms..maybe Sisters Of The Moon..maybe Highwayman..old Video Clips playing behind her...vintage costumes from past tours..and major production..taking full advantage of the huge IMAX Screens used currently by Celine & Elton. There were also several Interviews Stevie gave to local radio stations saying that "Talk To Me is my favorite Video and I intend to open the show with it."
Unfortunately none of the above occured.
Stevie was wonderful as always! She was in good voice despite dodging many high notes.
The set was brief..and there were really no surprises for anyone who follows her solo set lists.
The Highlights were If Anyone Falls..were she used a brief ballet clip from the video and her Finale of Beauty & The Beast..(her best performance of the evening).She had a cool opening clip from I Can't Wait Video..(breaking through the wall). Other than that 90% of the show
was her usual set list. She was only shown once on the large screen towards the end..which I found odd..I would have preferred to see her than the psycadelic projections behind her through most of the show. She did not spin at all..not even on Stand Back..not one. No Boots.And she never even mentioned anything about being in Las Vegas.There were no new or old costumes. Only black. Lori looked and sounded amazing as did the whole band!!! It was great to see Waddy Wachtel up there again! I have seen every Stevie solo & FM show..I love, admire and respect her tremendously and always will. It seemed thrown together very fast. What was promised and what was delivered were two different things.
Sad..but true! :sorry:

[strandinthewind]

I have never seen the B&B robe and I think the white lace top and skirt have not been seen in years :shrug:

[diamondsnake]

Sorry you were let down. She spinned and twirled and danced during every song on Saturday night. Standback and Edge especially. From what I've read it sounds like she was more subdued the first night because she was literally dancing like I've never seen (not even on official concert videos) on Saturday night and on Friday night to some degree. I am not disapointed at all because I had never seen her solo so being able to hear Outside the Rain, B&B, Stop Draggin, If Anyone Falls, and Edge was a dream come true. I was most impressed with Outside the Rain. I loved the speaking in tongues thing at the end. I loved the whole show. I am still in a haze, but I will right a full review when I can think straight!

[jkmaletic]

I was there friday and saturday night too, and I think they were both great, but she seemed to step it up a notch on saturday. I had a wonderful time!

Sorry you were disappointed. The only thing that pissed me off about these shows was the fact that they were in Vegas. I mean, it's a fun town and all, but it kills me about how all the comped people get all the great seats AND passes to meet and greets! :cool: It sucks to put it simply.

~Jamie