Concert review: Stevie Nicks, Don Henley

[Johnny Stew]

Concert review: Stevie Nicks, Don Henley
(Reuters, Tuesday June 7)

HOLMDEL, N.J. (Hollywood Reporter) - Big-ticket heritage acts have been propping up the listing concert business for years now, and if this is the way it must be, the industry would do well to take a close look at a novel (but too-brief) new tour from Stevie Nicks and Don Henley -- one of the most magical rock shows in a long while.
More than just the standard double bill, these songwriting legends (and fronts for two of the greatest bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles) work hand in hand, interpreting each other's stuff in a way rarely done by truly big stars.

On the second night of this 10-date swing, Henley, up first, got things rolling with some dry wit and a well-received "Witchy Woman." Quickly he was into the big stuff -- "Hotel California" -- during which Nicks sauntered in from the wings to join him, setting off the kind of frenzied, organic ovation that touring's modern-day corporate labs simply cannot manufacture.

Superstar pairings are best, of course, when there is mutual admiration between the artists and a career path that is somehow parallel yet also different -- as with Billy Joel and Elton John. Tortured friendships are also great for the box office (Eric Clapton and George Harrison) -- and if the two were also lovers back in the day, well, that's a grand slam.

Henley and Nicks -- both pioneering California rockers -- were indeed an item in the late 1970s (after her split from FM bandmate Lindsey Buckingham) and have remained friendly. While they don't quite set off the unrequited sparks that the Nicks/Buckingham-led Mac still produces to this day, there is a familiarity about them that lends both comfort and renewal to hits such as "The Last Worthless Evening" (his) and "Gold Dust Woman" (hers).

On this particular night, there was also a defiant "Stop Dragging My Heart Around," a wistful "New York Minute" and their lone hit together, 1981's "Leather and Lace."

Each also worked hard separately. From his seemingly inexhaustible supply of frothy radio singles and sturdy album tracks, Henley pulled out "Dirty Laundry," "Life in the Fast Lane" and the brilliant "Heart of the Matter." Nicks, who only gets better with age, countered with an ethereal "Rhiannon," and dramatic versions of "Stand Back," "Edge of Seventeen" and others from her long career, all set off by her usual costume array of flowing ribbons, scarves and ponchos.

Though this terrific evening ran almost three hours, there was still a lot missing, including the rumored set-closer "Desperado" -- something they're bound to get to if this limited run becomes the full-fledged tour promoters are said to be banking on for next year.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

[strandinthewind]

. . . Nicks sauntered in from the wings to join him, setting off the kind of frenzied, organic ovation that touring's modern-day corporate labs simply cannot manufacture . . . .

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

. . .Nicks, who only gets better with age . . .

Yep - he gets it!!!!!!!!!!!!!


-- something they're bound to get to if this limited run becomes the full-fledged tour promoters are said to be banking on for next year . . . .

Someone better tell Glenn Frey he needs a Miami Vice reunion show :laugh:

[amber]

Oh, Stew.
:( :o :( :o :(
that article mad me cry. It's so beautiful. I'm going to die. It's everything I love about everything.
I want to quote bunches of stuff, and talk about it, but I'm too verklempt. :o

Thanks for posting.

*Strand will be filling in for all of my quoting/posting needs.

[MacMan]

if this limited run becomes the full-fledged tour promoters are said to be banking on for next year.

Uhhhh... Hello!

Okay.. So nothing from Fleetwood Mac till '07!

Great review!!

[GardenStateGirlie]

EXCELLENT review...it's true...it's a show to not be missed :nod:

[amber]

kay, maybe just one.



"Quickly he was into the big stuff -- "Hotel California" -- during which Nicks sauntered in from the wings to join him, setting off the kind of frenzied, organic ovation that touring's modern-day corporate labs simply cannot manufacture."





*Amber weeps.

[Somajoseph]

Wow! Thank you so much for posting that, it's always great to read a good review.

All these wonderful pics that have been posted along with reviews like these make me so excited about Stevie's upcoming solo shows.

I really wanted to go to Red Rocks but cant afford it as I just had a trip to Florida and have a long Labor Day weekend in New Orleans booked. I will have to settle for the Concord Pavilion, which I actually like alot, but the Santa Barbara Bowl would have been nice too. I love a more intimate venue.

Thanks again for posting and thanks to everyone who has posted all their wonderful photos/reviews.

Joseph

[strandinthewind]

kay, maybe just one.



"Quickly he was into the big stuff -- "Hotel California" -- during which Nicks sauntered in from the wings to join him, setting off the kind of frenzied, organic ovation that touring's modern-day corporate labs simply cannot manufacture."





*Amber weeps.

either you are in or you are out :mad:

:] :] :]

[amber]

either you are in or you are out :mad:

:] :] :]

I don't know who that mad face is for, because I am actually weeping.
:]

sometimes there is too much beauty.

[strandinthewind]

I don't know who that mad face is for, because I am actually weeping.
:]

sometimes there is too much beauty.

I am thusly, your beast, but your beautiful beautiful BEEEUUUUTTTTIIIIIIFFFFFAAAAAHHHLLLLLLLLLUUULLLLLLLLL BEEEEEEAAAAASSSSTTTT!!!! :laugh:

[amber]

I am thusly, your beast, but your beautiful beautiful BEEEUUUUTTTTIIIIIIFFFFFAAAAAHHHLLLLLLLLLUUULLLLLLLLL BEEEEEEAAAAASSSSTTTT!!!! :laugh:
:o :o :) :D











*still weeping.

[JazmenFlowers]

Good for them! I'm happy to see something nice and so enthusiastic about Stevie. To me, New York Minute and Circle Dance really showcase Stevie's ability to turn any song into her own. Hopefully, I can catch Stevie again in Dallas or Atlanta, but Vegas blew my savings out of the water so I may have to live on mp3's alone...what's a desperate houseboy to do???

[catinthedark]

Concert review: Stevie Nicks, Don Henley
(Reuters, Tuesday June 7)

HOLMDEL, N.J. (Hollywood Reporter) - Big-ticket heritage acts have been propping up the listing concert business for years now, and if this is the way it must be, the industry would do well to take a close look at a novel (but too-brief) new tour from Stevie Nicks and Don Henley -- one of the most magical rock shows in a long while.
More than just the standard double bill, these songwriting legends (and fronts for two of the greatest bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles) work hand in hand, interpreting each other's stuff in a way rarely done by truly big stars.

On the second night of this 10-date swing, Henley, up first, got things rolling with some dry wit and a well-received "Witchy Woman." Quickly he was into the big stuff -- "Hotel California" -- during which Nicks sauntered in from the wings to join him, setting off the kind of frenzied, organic ovation that touring's modern-day corporate labs simply cannot manufacture.

Superstar pairings are best, of course, when there is mutual admiration between the artists and a career path that is somehow parallel yet also different -- as with Billy Joel and Elton John. Tortured friendships are also great for the box office (Eric Clapton and George Harrison) -- and if the two were also lovers back in the day, well, that's a grand slam.

Henley and Nicks -- both pioneering California rockers -- were indeed an item in the late 1970s (after her split from FM bandmate Lindsey Buckingham) and have remained friendly. While they don't quite set off the unrequited sparks that the Nicks/Buckingham-led Mac still produces to this day, there is a familiarity about them that lends both comfort and renewal to hits such as "The Last Worthless Evening" (his) and "Gold Dust Woman" (hers).

On this particular night, there was also a defiant "Stop Dragging My Heart Around," a wistful "New York Minute" and their lone hit together, 1981's "Leather and Lace."

Each also worked hard separately. From his seemingly inexhaustible supply of frothy radio singles and sturdy album tracks, Henley pulled out "Dirty Laundry," "Life in the Fast Lane" and the brilliant "Heart of the Matter." Nicks, who only gets better with age, countered with an ethereal "Rhiannon," and dramatic versions of "Stand Back," "Edge of Seventeen" and others from her long career, all set off by her usual costume array of flowing ribbons, scarves and ponchos.

Though this terrific evening ran almost three hours, there was still a lot missing, including the rumored set-closer "Desperado" -- something they're bound to get to if this limited run becomes the full-fledged tour promoters are said to be banking on for next year.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

I love when normal people (read: non-Ledgies!) get it. :nod:

[darklinensuit]

I love when normal people (read: non-Ledgies!) get it. :nod:

I agree, except we're the normal ones. :)

And thanks, Mr. Stew.

- Jake

[GypsySorcerer]

Thanks, Brian. :thumbsup:

[diamondsnake]

He's right, Stevie Nicks only gets better with age!

[lagringader&r]

I love everything about this review! So, they might do this again next year? Cool :) :thumbsup:

[darklinensuit]

I love everything about this review! So, they might do this again next year? Cool :) :thumbsup:

Re: your signature -
That would be the most important member or just the gawkiest girl at the prom. :o

- Jake

[lagringader&r]

Re: your signature -
That would be the most important member or just the gawkiest girl at the prom. :o

- Jake

:lol: :laugh:

Gawd, if that was literal.. :eek:

[WelshWitchPMD]

Though this terrific evening ran almost three hours, there was still a lot missing, including the rumored set-closer "Desperado" -- something they're bound to get to if this limited run becomes the full-fledged tour promoters are said to be banking on for next year.



:eek: WHY?? I thought The Mac were touring next year?? Doesn't Don have to tour with The Eagles next year, too? :shrug:
I really hope that is not true.

[littlecricket2]

Thanks for posting that review, great read! Now I really want to make the Detroit show--it's the only Stevie/Don show I can swing with my schedule.

Hey, I don't hear much about "Circle Dance" anymore--do you think it's been dropped from the set? That was one I thought would be interesting to hear. I'm not even familiar with the song (I can't recall it on my own) and it would just be cool to hear Stevie sing something different!

[SuzeQuze]

kay, maybe just one.

"Quickly he was into the big stuff -- "Hotel California" -- during which Nicks sauntered in from the wings to join him, setting off the kind of frenzied, organic ovation that touring's modern-day corporate labs simply cannot manufacture."

*Amber weeps.

Okay, I got misty too, I admit it! Damn I can't wait for tomorrow!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

:eek: WHY?? I thought The Mac were touring next year?? Doesn't Don have to tour with The Eagles next year, too? :shrug:
I really hope that is not true.
I hope it's true! Maybe they could drag their butts to the UK!

Pip

[Livia]

I'm doing a cartwheel! :blob1: Thanks for posting, JS!

[Rickypt]

:eek: WHY?? I thought The Mac were touring next year?? Doesn't Don have to tour with The Eagles next year, too? :shrug:
I really hope that is not true.

I appreciate that many want to see FM tour again, but to me it is so obvious that Stevie is happier doing her solo performances. It shows in every picture I've seen from Vegas and these Two Voices concerts.

I'm sure at some point there will be another FM tour, probably farewell. But I just don't sense enough synergy for them to get together every couple of years.

[Buddy]

:lol: I appreciate that many want to see FM tour again, but to me it is so obvious that Stevie is happier doing her solo performances. It shows in every picture I've seen from Vegas and these Two Voices concerts.

I'm sure at some point there will be another FM tour, probably farewell. But I just don't sense enough synergy for them to get together every couple of years.
I couldn't agree with you more! I love the mac...they are my band. I want to see more of them. However, after seeing Stevie perform last night I agree with you. She looked so happy, relaxed, confident and healthy. I think we will see more of her if she is happy touring this way. IMO this lady is nowhere near retirement after last night!!! :lol:

[lagringader&r]

I appreciate that many want to see FM tour again, but to me it is so obvious that Stevie is happier doing her solo performances. It shows in every picture I've seen from Vegas and these Two Voices concerts.

I'm sure at some point there will be another FM tour, probably farewell. But I just don't sense enough synergy for them to get together every couple of years.

I love FM too, but I agree with this. I keep kidding, sort of tongue-in-cheek, about her being in love but maybe she's just happier now without the constraints of FM. In Vegas, she was glowing and these reviews of the shows with Don make her sound even happier. So, I hope they do it again next year with a world tour. As long as Stevie's happy, she's gonna make us happy! :xoxo:

[gldstwmn]

Though this terrific evening ran almost three hours, there was still a lot missing, including the rumored set-closer "Desperado" -- something they're bound to get to if this limited run becomes the full-fledged tour promoters are said to be banking on for next year.


Oooh, really now? Very interesting.

[gldstwmn]

Someone better tell Glenn Frey he needs a Miami Vice reunion show :laugh:

Tee hee. :laugh: