Taku: Hurricane Katrina & *Possible* Stevie Performance.

[EnchantedSLN]

Hurricane Katrina - 2005/09/06 08:46

Just wanted to thank everyone out there who has called, e-mailed, written into the website and message board, and approached me to make sure that my family in New Orleans was okay. My wife, Arthel, has been in New Orleans covering the hurricane aftermath for her show, "A Current Affair."

Most of my in-laws were either out of town already (on tour with The Neville Brothers) or evacuated in time. Only three of my wife's cousins were unaccounted for until late last week. Thankfully, now, everyone is safe and out of New Orleans, and the family members are now scattered temporarily across Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama. My wife will continue to report from Louisiana for an as-yet undetermined amount of time.

My uncle-in-law, Aaron Neville, recently performed on the concert for hurricane relief that aired on NBC on Friday, September 2nd. His redition of Amazing Grace can be heard on the airwaves of many news organizations' broadcasts. My father-in-law, Art Neville, will be performing on Friday, September 9th, in Los Angeles at the Staples Center alongside Sheryl Crow for a benefit concert. He will also be performing with the Dave Matthews Band on Monday, September 12th for Dave's benefit concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater (outside of Denver).

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

Lastly, I will be setting up a foundation with my wife to help the hurricane victims. As this is uncharted territory for me, I am not too sure when this will be up, but I have some good friends that work with setting up and consulting non-profit organizations, so hopefully we can get everything up and running fairly quickly.

Again, thanks for all the well-wishes and concern. Although everyone in my family lost their homes and are not quite sure where they are going to live, we are far better off than many others.

---

It would be awesome if Stevie participated in one of the benefit concerts. Very kind of he & Arthel to set up a foundation :thumbsup:.

[jkmaletic]

Wow! Thanks for posting this Tiffany. I hope she does do a benefit show, although I wish it would be on the west coast instead. ;)
Taku's message is certainly heart-felt. He seems like such a nice guy. Glad he and his family are alright.

~Jamie

[[email protected]]

That would be so cool. I remember Arthel mentioning Taku when she was on the Good Day Live Show, he was touring with Mac/Stevie. If this happens I may have to fly up for my Birthday (14th) gift to me :)

Thanks Tiffany!~Barbara

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

[heyjupiter678]

It would be awesome if Stevie participated in one of the benefit concerts. Very kind of he & Arthel to set up a foundation :thumbsup:. I agree on both counts. Thanks for the info! :)

[JazmenFlowers]

whoa - holy crap, that's exciting news - thanks for the heads up!

[ontheEdgeof17]

I might go, with or without Stevie.

[SapphireSister]

Great news but too bad the show is on the oppisite coast. No chance of seeing her in NY. Why not have the benefit in Los Angeles just because I live here? :nod: I'm dying to see our girl again.

The Mint is right down the street from my house so I'm going to see Taku next week for sure!

[strandinthewind]

I am soooo there if work permits!!!!!!!!! - though Tuesdays are hard.

[EnchantedSLN]

The Mint is right down the street from my house so I'm going to see Taku next week for sure!

Cool :D. I looked for some info about the venue/event online and couldn't find anything. Have you been there before? How do you buy tickets?

[ontheEdgeof17]

I am soooo there if work permits!!!!!!!!! - though Tuesdays are hard.


Great! A concert partner! I have to work that Wednesday night....so it would be a quick trip for me.

[SapphireSister]

Cool :D. I looked for some info about the venue/event online and couldn't find anything. Have you been there before? How do you buy tickets?

I've been there before...it's very small and kind of a dive but very fun. Here's the info:
The Mint
6010 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035*
hotline: 323-954-9630
tickets: 323-954-8241

I'll probably just buy tickets at the door. I can't imagine it's going to be too packed.

[SapphireSister]

Great! A concert partner! I have to work that Wednesday night....so it would be a quick trip for me.

I hate you both you lucky bastards! :p
Soooo jealous.

[[email protected]]

The Mint
6010 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
hotline: 323-954-9630
tickets: 323-954-8241
bookings: 323-954-1992

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

[DeeGeMe]

Okay--I'm clueless. I had no idea that's who Taku was married too! Good to hear that his inlaws are all accounted for.

[Rickypt]

Okay--I'm clueless. I had no idea that's who Taku was married too!

Me neither!

[Macfanforever]

I glad Taku's inlaws are safe. and this benefit show coming up on the 20th is aired on tv or on the radio..

[catinthedark]

Great news but too bad the show is on the oppisite coast.

Great news - but too bad this show is needed at all.

I know no one meant any disrespect (I know that, truly) but let's just not forget why these benefits are happening in the first place.



Sorry - I've had a really emotionally trying day, and this just got to me.

[reebokandlace]

can someone post a link to taku's site?

Is this where this info is posted?

[mcboo]

Great news - but too bad this show is needed at all.

I know no one meant any disrespect (I know that, truly) but let's just not forget why these benefits are happening in the first place.



Sorry - I've had a really emotionally trying day, and this just got to me.

:wavey: i see your point......hope your day gets better !! :nod:

[diamondsnake]

Do you think the benefit would be televised since such big name acts are talking about being in it? I would think if it was on TV they would be able to bring in a lot of money from the viewers at home.

[SapphireSister]

Great news - but too bad this show is needed at all.

I know no one meant any disrespect (I know that, truly) but let's just not forget why these benefits are happening in the first place.



Sorry - I've had a really emotionally trying day, and this just got to me.

Let's not forgot why the benefits are happening AND have the opportunity to see our favorite artist of all time perform for the cause. Now that's something really special...

[EnchantedSLN]

I'll probably just buy tickets at the door. I can't imagine it's going to be too packed.

Yeah, I just didn't know if it was an actual venue (e.g. Palladium) or a walk-in dinner/club type thing (Canyon Club). Thanks! :xoxo:

[EnchantedSLN]

can someone post a link to taku's site?

Is this where this info is posted?

http://www.takuhirano.com/MamboV4.5-Stable-1.0.9/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&Itemid=28&func=view&id=111&catid=5

[Dreammms]

thanks for the info tiff. taku is such a great guy. i hope it's true and stevie is performing for this great cause. i really want to go with or without stevie being there.

[StevieNicksEO17]

Ohh, Tiff is on the ball once again! Nice going, and thanks! :D

[SapphireSister]

Yeah, I just didn't know if it was an actual venue (e.g. Palladium) or a walk-in dinner/club type thing (Canyon Club). Thanks! :xoxo:

Call me if you go. We'll meet up! :)

[SandyMac]

That would be so cool. I remember Arthel mentioning Taku when she was on the Good Day Live Show, he was touring with Mac/Stevie. If this happens I may have to fly up for my Birthday (14th) gift to me :)


Hey, Happy Birthday. Mine is the 14th too. :woohoo:

-Sandy

[estranged4life]

benefit show will be broadcast nationally? Sounds like a keeper.

[SandyMac]

I know the reason behind the benefit is sad and tragic, but it will be nice to see our Lady Ms. Nicks out performing again. I wonder what song or songs she will do? HAEWAFY perhaps?

-Sandy

[dissention]

I know the reason behind the benefit is sad and tragic, but it will be nice to see our Lady Ms. Nicks out performing again. I wonder what song or songs she will do? HAEWAFY perhaps?

-Sandy

To be honest, and as cheesy as it seems, I'd like to hear her forsake all of her usual crap and just sing "Peace On Earth" by U2.

[Hawkeye]

Ill just be happy to see Stevie finally performing at any benifit thats not for the rightss of rich artists. Its about time she participated in something worthwhile.

[strandinthewind]

To be honest, and as cheesy as it seems, I'd like to hear her forsake all of her usual crap and just sing "Peace On Earth" by U2.

She will sing, of course, Landslide and HAEWAFY - I mean they are show stoppers to most.

Having said that, I could totally see her doing a duet with Elton or some other legend.

[SandyMac]

What about God Bless America? Stevie might be good at singing that.

[SuzeQuze]

Great! A concert partner! I have to work that Wednesday night....so it would be a quick trip for me.

If it happens, count me in too.

[ontheEdgeof17]

If it happens, count me in too.


That would be great. Ledgies together for a great cause!

[SuzeQuze]

That would be great. Ledgies together for a great cause!

Yes, it would be wonderful. :)

[EnchantedSLN]

Ill just be happy to see Stevie finally performing at any benifit thats not for the rightss of rich artists. Its about time she participated in something worthwhile.

Stevie participated in one artists' rights benefit :shrug:. Here's a list of other causes she has supported with concerts or guest appearances over the last 10 years: Arizona Heart Institute, Breast Cancer Coalition, Yellow Rose Gala (benefits Multiple Sclerosis), City of Hope, Thoreau Insititute, Robin Hood Foundation (targets poverty), KFOG Concert For Kids, A Very Special Christmas (benefits Special Olympics), Live In Central Park w/ Sheryl Crow (pediatric AIDS research), Andre Agassi Foundation (benefits underpriveliged children), VH1 Save The Music, Kids In Camp (benefits children with cancer), Center For Biological Diversity... this is not even an exhaustive list, but those seem pretty worthwhile to me.

On edit -- in addition she has promoted charity to tsunami victims, the One campaign, victims of 9/11, the Red Cross, and U.S. troops & veterans.

[Nixxxed]

Stevie participated in one artists' rights benefit :shrug:. Here's a list of other causes she has supported with concerts or guest appearances over the last 10 years: Arizona Heart Institute, Breast Cancer Coalition, Yellow Rose Gala (benefits Multiple Sclerosis), City of Hope, Thoreau Insititute, Robin Hood Foundation (targets poverty), KFOG Concert For Kids, A Very Special Christmas (benefits Special Olympics), Live In Central Park w/ Sheryl Crow (pediatric AIDS research), Andre Agassi Foundation (benefits underpriveliged children), VH1 Save The Music, Kids In Camp (benefits children with cancer), Center For Biological Diversity... this is not even an exhaustive list, but those seem pretty worthwhile to me.

On edit -- in addition she has promoted charity to tsunami victims, the One campaign, victims of 9/11, the Red Cross, and U.S. troops & veterans.
Amen. :xoxo:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Somebody Stand By Me would be the best choice and most appropriate, if she decides to do this benefit. It would have to be a powerful vocal. However, it's a long long long shot. :cool:

[Kelly]

What a great cause! I will be going with or without Stevie....I am going to try to coerce Marissa into going with me. (birthday present) New York is an hour and a half from me and any excuse to get up there is a good one.

Thankfully Taku's family is safe.

Thanks for posting the charties, Tiff. Stevie has ALWAYS supported charities from the very beginning. In 1979, she donated all her future royalties from Beautiful Child to Unicef. She might not be a visible as Sean Penn or Celine Dion when doing it, but that just makes her more classy in my mind. (Celine and Sean are classy too......)

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Okay--I'm clueless. I had no idea that's who Taku was married too! Good to hear that his inlaws are all accounted for.
I knew who he was married to but had no idea she was from the Neville family.

Pip

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

BTW... thanks for posting this Tiff

Pip

[tynan88]

Yer thanks Tiff...any chance they might bring this benefit to Australia :p

[UnwindedDreams]

I live right by the city I can definitely do this! For those who can not I will definitely take pictures and post a review( if this happens) I'm not sure if the Garden lets you take cameras in? How many songs do you guys think she will play? :shrug: do you think this will be her setlist:
Enchanted
SDMHA
OTR/D
Rhiannon

Stand Back

Gold Dust Woman
Landslide




EO17
rock and roll
HAEWAFY

[HejiraNYC]

Sheesh... how much heartache and tragedy can this woman handle? She just lost her father and now this. I think it was perhaps a bit of an eye-opener- the magnitude of the Katrina tragedy compared to her own personal loss. I love the fact that she is putting on her brave face to do this rather than curling up in a fetal position (which she has every right to do, by the way).

I guess it goes without saying... I'M SO THERE @ MSG!!!!! :nod:

[UnwindedDreams]

Sheesh... how much heartache and tragedy can this woman handle? She just lost her father and now this. I think it was perhaps a bit of an eye-opener- the magnitude of the Katrina tragedy compared to her own personal loss. I love the fact that she is putting on her brave face to do this rather than curling up in a fetal position (which she has every right to do, by the way).

I guess it goes without saying... I'M SO THERE @ MSG!!!!! :nod: go hejira!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:

[dissention]

I live right by the city I can definitely do this! For those who can not I will definitely take pictures and post a review( if this happens) I'm not sure if the Garden lets you take cameras in? How many songs do you guys think she will play? :shrug: do you think this will be her setlist:
Enchanted
SDMHA
OTR/D
Rhiannon

Stand Back

Gold Dust Woman
Landslide




EO17
rock and roll
HAEWAFY

Don't you think it would be kind of inappropriate to sing some of those songs?

[strandinthewind]

Don't you think it would be kind of inappropriate to sing some of those songs?

Like which ones? Are you talking content? I guess OTR maybe because it was rain that caused this?

[UnwindedDreams]

Like which ones? Are you talking content? I guess OTR maybe because it was rain that caused this? hahahahahaha!!!! :lol:

[UnwindedDreams]

Don't you think it would be kind of inappropriate to sing some of those songs? how about dreams, landslide, haewafy? if she is only going to do a few songs.

[dissention]

Like which ones? Are you talking content? I guess OTR maybe because it was rain that caused this?

Maybe Stevie Nicks getting up on stage and singing "Dig your grave" and "Pick up the pieces and go home" wouldn't be seen as very appropriate. Nor would the likes of these or a song like Rock and Roll be appropriate:

Outside the rain
And the heart skips a beat
So you're lonely
Creature of the night
It's been almost a week
Can you love me only

Look at me, for a very long time
Long enough to know
Love is a word - I've been trying to find
Words don't matter
They don't matter at all

Maybe it's only a dream
I don't want to feel that
Well it's one more link - in the chain
I don't believe that

So you're still lonely
You say that it's been forever
Maybe you never knew me -
Maybe you thought that
I'd never change - but
You know I'm changing
- You're wrong -

And it's been like dying -
No love's that hard to find -
And I'm tired of -
I'm tired of trying
Outside the rain
And the heart skips a beat
So you're lonely

Look in my eyes
Touch my face
Baby, there's no one
That can take my place

Look in my eyes, touch my face
Baby there's no one that
Can ever replace that - heartache
Take away that heartache

And a slew of other lyrics. There's a time and a place for her to put on a rock show that'll bring the house down, but this surely isn't one of them. :shrug: I think she'll be more respectful and keep the tone low-key and hopeful.

[strandinthewind]

^^^^

I guess - but it does not really matter one way or the other because she is gonna sing Landslide and HAEWAFY :shrug: She might rock to SB, but I doubt it. I think she will duet or harmonize with someone though.

[UnwindedDreams]

Maybe Stevie Nicks getting up on stage and singing "Dig your grave" and "Pick up the pieces and go home" wouldn't be seen as very appropriate. Nor would the likes of these or a song like Rock and Roll be appropriate:

Outside the rain
And the heart skips a beat
So you're lonely
Creature of the night
It's been almost a week
Can you love me only

Look at me, for a very long time
Long enough to know
Love is a word - I've been trying to find
Words don't matter
They don't matter at all

Maybe it's only a dream
I don't want to feel that
Well it's one more link - in the chain
I don't believe that

So you're still lonely
You say that it's been forever
Maybe you never knew me -
Maybe you thought that
I'd never change - but
You know I'm changing
- You're wrong -

And it's been like dying -
No love's that hard to find -
And I'm tired of -
I'm tired of trying
Outside the rain
And the heart skips a beat
So you're lonely

Look in my eyes
Touch my face
Baby, there's no one
That can take my place

Look in my eyes, touch my face
Baby there's no one that
Can ever replace that - heartache
Take away that heartache

And a slew of other lyrics. There's a time and a place for her to put on a rock show that'll bring the house down, but this surely isn't one of them. :shrug: I think she'll be more respectful and keep the tone low-key and hopeful. how many songs do you think she will play and will they be hers or covers? WHAT DO YOU THINK?!!!!!!!

[dissention]

how many songs do you think she will play and will they be hers or covers? WHAT DO YOU THINK?!!!!!!!

I don't know what she'll do and I feel kind of weird discussing what kind of a show she's going to put on for a show that's meant to benefit the victims of this disaster. I can only hope that she'll keep the tone hopeful and not sing depressing stuff.

[AliceLover]

I saw a commercial last night for this and she was not listed as one of the performers. Most of the others you listed were though.

[UnwindedDreams]

Dreams
Angel
Rose Garden
Sleeping Angel
Everyday
Silver Springs
Landslide
Don't Stop
HAEWAFY

[SandyMac]

I saw a commercial last night for this and she was not listed as one of the performers. Most of the others you listed were though.

I know Stevie was not confirmed yet, but lots of time I have noticed for events that are televised, Stevie's name doesn't come up much, even if she is performing. JMO. Could also be that she is not confirmed yet, so they didn't want to mention it in the commercial. I know artists late to confirm are listed usually as "and more"

[LiquidBlue5000]

Sheesh... how much heartache and tragedy can this woman handle? She just lost her father and now this. I think it was perhaps a bit of an eye-opener- the magnitude of the Katrina tragedy compared to her own personal loss. I love the fact that she is putting on her brave face to do this rather than curling up in a fetal position (which she has every right to do, by the way).

I guess it goes without saying... I'M SO THERE @ MSG!!!!! :nod:


and i'll be there right with ya!! with my recorder in hand, of course ;) :wavey:

[strandinthewind]

and i'll be there right with ya!! with my recorder in hand, of course ;) :wavey:


Do I have to kiss your a$$ and tell you how great you are to get a copy :eek:

Actually, now that I think about it . . . . ;) :wavey: ;) :D :angel: :xoxo:

[LiquidBlue5000]

Dreams
Rhiannon
Landslide
Stand Back
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You


if she is one of several artists, they won't give her more than 4 or 5 songs to perform... and i don't think she will turn her set into a depress-fest either... she'll do her hits, the ones i listed above.. as they are not offensive lyrically, and they are not ALL doom and gloom..

[LiquidBlue5000]

Do I have to kiss your a$$ and tell you how great you are to get a copy :eek:



well... yeah :p

[strandinthewind]

well... yeah :p

You are great!

Now, drop those pants :wavey: :wavey: :wavey: :wavey:

[UnwindedDreams]

Dreams
Rhiannon
Landslide
Stand Back
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You


if she is one of several artists, they won't give her more than 4 or 5 songs to perform... and i don't think she will turn her set into a depress-fest either... she'll do her hits, the ones i listed above.. as they are not offensive lyrically, and they are not ALL doom and gloom.. I posted a setlist and kept it with nice songs. I was going to put Stand Back and Rhiannon but it did not fit right for a benefit for the aftermath of a hurricane.

[UnwindedDreams]

Landslide would not be appropriate!!!!!!

[strandinthewind]

Landslide would not be appropriate!!!!!!

I just say that because she wanted to sing it for NYC after 9/11. Personally, I think it would be appropriate and moving. But, to each their own.

[UnwindedDreams]

I just say that because she wanted to sing it for NYC after 9/11. Personally, I think it would be appropriate and moving. But, to each their own. landslide has to do with natural disasters and hurricanes have to also.

[strandinthewind]

landslide has to do with natural disasters and hurricanes have to also.

I know - but that is so not the point of the song. I mean, then she cannot sing anything with wind, rain, etc. in it. Actually, that is most of her stuff :laugh:

[SapphireSister]

In that case would Storms be totally out of the question?

Edit: I appoligize in advance if anyone was offended by that.

[amber]

In that case would Storms be totally out of the question?

Edit: I appoligize in advance if anyone was offended by that.
I don't think Stevie should necessarily avoid wind and rain (the sheer impossibility of it is one reason).
I think Storms would be very touching, but too sad - and - she wouldn't do it anyways, so :shrug:

[UnwindedDreams]

In that case would Storms be totally out of the question?

Edit: I appoligize in advance if anyone was offended by that. I was actually going to put that in mine but I tried to put all the songs that would possibly be played. I am going to revise mine.

[Hawkeye]

If were getting picky about things that are inapropriate for the occasion then I guess Drerams/ When the Rain Washes you Clean You'll Know is out :laugh:

[SapphireSister]

If were getting picky about things that are inapropriate for the occasion then I guess Drerams/ When the Rain Washes you Clean You'll Know is out :laugh:

I don't know how well that would go over if she did a 3-song set of Dreams, Storms, and Landslide lol.

[Hawkeye]

And HAEWAFY has the section about "And the Rain Came Down" Well thats the whole reason New Orleans is non existent now. Did homegirl write anything not about Rain or other natural disasters.

[UnwindedDreams]

Dreams
Planets of the Universe
Landslide
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You

[Rickypt]

I can't imagine Stevie singing "Landslide" to a TV audience of millions at a hurricane relief concert. It doesn't matter if the point of the song isn't about a natural disaster. Most of the people hearing it won't know that, and it will come across as inappropriate singing about a landslide bringing someone down when there are numerous bodies floating around in New Orleans. Surely Stevie's PR people will realize that.

I think HAEWFY is the most appropriate song. Outside of that, it would be nice if she would find some covers that are relevant to the reason she is on stage. These televised post-disaster shows aren't just a rock concert to raise money; they are intended to bring people together and be a part of the healing process. I don't see how Stand Back fits in, myself.

[SapphireSister]

How could we forget Outside the Rain?

[strandinthewind]

I can't imagine Stevie singing "Landslide" to a TV audience of millions at a hurricane relief concert. It doesn't matter if the point of the song isn't about a natural disaster. Most of the people hearing it won't know that, and it will come across as inappropriate singing about a landslide bringing someone down when there are numerous bodies floating around in New Orleans. Surely Stevie's PR people will realize that . . . .

I just so do not see that connection and that song is failrly well known. Also, she was going to sing it after the Towers fell in a, if you will, Landslide to wit (from www.nicksfix.com)

As I said last night, we didn’t go back to New York. I was very disappointed. I wanted to sing “Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You?”, and “Landslide” for New York.

:shrug:

[Rickypt]

I just so do not see that connection and that song is failrly well known. Also, she was going to sing it after the Towers fell in a, if you will, Landslide to wit (from www.nicksfix.com)

As I said last night, we didn’t go back to New York. I was very disappointed. I wanted to sing “Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You?”, and “Landslide” for New York.

:shrug:

First, I want to be clear that I would not find it inappropriate for her to do Landslide. I'm talking about how I think the average person would respond.

If the show is televised, your average person is only going to hear the word "Landslide" and even if they are familiar with the song, aren't going to think it through like we would.

If she takes some time to preface the song with some words about what it is about, what it means to her, and why she wants to sing it at this benefit, then it will probably go over very well. But,out of context, a song with the title of a natural disaster might not be well received.

It's just my opinion. I think Stevie is lovely for even considering doing this given what's going on in her life. It's not a dig at her, just my thoughts on how people might respond.

[strandinthewind]

First, I want to be clear that I would not find it inappropriate for her to do Landslide. I'm talking about how I think the average person would respond.

If the show is televised, your average person is only going to hear the word "Landslide" and even if they are familiar with the song, aren't going to think it through like we would.

If she takes some time to preface the song with some words about what it is about, what it means to her, and why she wants to sing it at this benefit, then it will probably go over very well. But,out of context, a song with the title of a natural disaster might not be well received.

It's just my opinion. I think Stevie is lovely for even considering doing this given what's going on in her life. It's not a dig at her, just my thoughts on how people might respond.


I know - I did not think it was a dig :cool:

Iwas just saying what I thought, etc.

Its all good!

[Livia]

Taku's extended family, the Neville Brothers, have made Austin their new, temporary home. Cyril is already performing somewhere this weekend. :nod:

http://www.threadgills.com/bandinfo.cfm?bandid=262

[strandinthewind]

Taku's extended family, the Neville Brothers, have made Austin their new, temporary home. Cyril is already performing somewhere this weekend. :nod:

If Charmaine performs - RUN do not walk to hear her sing. She is amazing. I used to see her when I was in Law School and my jaw hit the floor everytime.

Here is her site:

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/strandinthewind/SHEEP55.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

[AliceLover]

Why is everyone thinking she will do 4 or 5 songs. If she even goes, I think she will do a quick number then get outta there. I mean for christs sake she only did one freakin divas show. I dont see her doing more than one.

[dissention]

If Charmaine performs - RUN do not walk to hear her sing. She is amazing. I used to see her when I was in Law School and my jaw hit the floor everytime.

Here is her site:

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/strandinthewind/SHEEP55.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

Why is everyone thinking she will do 4 or 5 songs. If she even goes, I think she will do a quick number then get outta there. I mean for christs sake she only did one freakin divas show. I dont see her doing more than one.

she did two

Landslide and Ring Around Your Neck, the latter required her to stay for the whole thing. She also stayed for Crowe's CP thingee awhile back, which was way cool because to she La Nicks and Chrissie Hynde on the same stage as Clapton was almost mind blowing.

[strandinthewind]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I could sworn it pasted :laugh:

Here it is:

http://www.charmainenevilleband.com/

BTW - can anyone resize the "Beware of the Sheep" thing for me. This comp. does it but then it messes up :mad:

[AliceLover]

she did two

Landslide and Ring Around Your Neck, the latter required her to stay for the whole thing. She also stayed for Crowe's CP thingee awhile back, which was way cool because to she La Nicks and Chrissie Hynde on the same stage as Clapton was almost mind blowing.

That little song by elvis was no longer than 50 seconds.

[dissention]

she did two

Landslide and Ring Around Your Neck

She was essentially just back-up on Landslide. With that sound mix, though, you couldn't even hear the woman. :laugh:

[strandinthewind]

That little song by elvis was no longer than 50 seconds.

true - but she did two songs and she stayed, which was in response to you asserting that " think she will do a quick number then get outta there" a la the Diva's show :shrug:

[strandinthewind]

She was essentially just back-up on Landslide. With that sound mix, though, you couldn't even hear the woman. :laugh:

Its MUCH better on the DVD, which I, as a chiffonhead bought :wavey:

My biggest complaint was her lighting :eek: She looked haggard in that lighting and did not later out of it.

[UnwindedDreams]

Does anybody really think this will happen...like 95% sure?

[strandinthewind]

Does anybody really think this will happen...like 95% sure?


I hope so, because I am SOOOOOOOO there if it does!

[LiquidBlue5000]

wow.. looking over everyone's comments about songs she might do, i don't know if she could do ANY of them... the only three that would be completely non-offensive and having nothing to do with natural disasters would be:

Rhiannon
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You
Stand Back


Dreams? offensive
Storms? very offensive
Landslide? offensive
Gold Dust Woman? offensive
Outside The Rain? very offensive
Twisted? extremely offensive

[AliceLover]

true - but she did two songs and she stayed, which was in response to you asserting that " think she will do a quick number then get outta there" a la the Diva's show :shrug:

I just think its too soon for her to get back up on the stage. I just don't see it happening.

[Hawkeye]

Rhiannon
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You
Stand Back

HAEWAFY should at least get a slightly offensive for And The Rain Came Down part, leaving only Rhiannon and Stand Back, and for some reason I find Stand Back just to be wrong to perform. I think the best bet would be Rock and Roll, there's nothing wrong with her soign a rocking number and a benifit is a perfect time to sing a cover.

[strandinthewind]

HAEWAFY should at least get a slightly offensive for And The Rain Came Down part, leaving only Rhiannon and Stand Back, and for some reason I find Stand Back just to be wrong to perform. I think the best bet would be Rock and Roll, there's nothing wrong with her soign a rocking number and a benifit is a perfect time to sing a cover.

well, in Rhiannon - she is taken by the wind :shrug:

[LiquidBlue5000]

HAEWAFY should at least get a slightly offensive for And The Rain Came Down part, leaving only Rhiannon and Stand Back, and for some reason I find Stand Back just to be wrong to perform. I think the best bet would be Rock and Roll, there's nothing wrong with her soign a rocking number and a benifit is a perfect time to sing a cover.


ooooh, i forgot about the "and the rain comes down" part... although, that would seem more fitting than inappropriate.. i think Stand Back would work well if she's gonna do something upbeat, because it is about something not having to do with anything about rain or a disaster.. plus, it's one of her biggest hits..

if she wants to just keep it serious though, than HAEWAFY is the song to do, imo..

most likely, she will only do one song anyway

[UnwindedDreams]

I just thought... it is a concert to make money... you don't want it to be sad. you want everybody to brighten up with this. yes, have ballads and sad moments but look at live 8, all the artists sang rock songs and ballads so my setlist is:
Gold Dust Woman
Dreams
Landslide

Stand Back
HAEWAFY

[SapphireSister]

wow.. looking over everyone's comments about songs she might do, i don't know if she could do ANY of them... the only three that would be completely non-offensive and having nothing to do with natural disasters would be:

Rhiannon
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You
Stand Back


Dreams? offensive
Storms? very offensive
Landslide? offensive
Gold Dust Woman? offensive
Outside The Rain? very offensive
Twisted? extremely offensive

What's so offensive about GDW? Storms I can understand...

You might want to add Sara to the offensive list for the "drowning in the sea" lyric.

[LiquidBlue5000]

I just thought... it is a concert to make money... don't want it to be sad. you want everybody to brighten up with this. yes, have ballads and sad moments but look at live 8, all the artists sang rock songs and ballads so my setlist is:
Gold Dust Woman
Dreams
Landslide
Rhiannon
Stand Back
HAEWAFY

My setlist is:

I Can't Wait
Long Way To Go
Fall From Grace
I Need To Know
Stand Back
Rock And Roll

:angel:

[Stephanie]

the event and stevie's participation are now confirmed by Pollstar.com!! :blob1: :blob1:

[jwd]

the event and stevie's participation are now confirmed by Pollstar.com!! :blob1: :blob1:

What an angel! :xoxo:

[gldstwmn]

I don't know how well that would go over if she did a 3-song set of Dreams, Storms, and Landslide lol.

Actually, Storms is so dirge like, I think it would go over quite well.

[gldstwmn]

If Charmaine performs - RUN do not walk to hear her sing. She is amazing. I used to see her when I was in Law School and my jaw hit the floor everytime.

Here is her site:

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/strandinthewind/SHEEP55.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">


Strandie, what are you trying to say? :laugh: :wavey:

[SuzeQuze]

Touched by an Angel

[CreepingDeath]

Touched by an Angel

That would be a great one.

[GypsyNomad]

okay, someone might have already asked this.... how much do you think the tickets will cost, & is this going to be on tv? i live in friggin NY & i won't even get to see this. but i'd be happy just seeing it on tv at least.

[dissention]

okay, someone might have already asked this.... how much do you think the tickets will cost, & is this going to be on tv? i live in friggin NY & i won't even get to see this. but i'd be happy just seeing it on tv at least.

Tickets will be mighty pricey, trust me. As for airing on television, I have my doubts. They already did one this past Friday and there's another planned for this Friday with Sheryl Crow, Neil Young, Paul Simon, the Dixie Chicks, and a slew of others. :)

[GardenStateGirlie]

okay, someone might have already asked this.... how much do you think the tickets will cost, & is this going to be on tv? i live in friggin NY & i won't even get to see this. but i'd be happy just seeing it on tv at least.

I venture to guess they'll be VIP tickets which will cost a significant amount of money and then, I figure there will be reduced price nosebleeds (i.e. $60+) for those that want to attend a worthy cause and don't have as much to spare. I'm highly doubting this will be broadcast simply because of the slew of events already occuring. If it is, i'll be very surprised.

[LiquidBlue5000]

What's so offensive about GDW? Storms I can understand...
.


"pick up the pieces and go home"... the flood survivors have no homes.. could be taken the wrong way :shrug:

[HejiraNYC]

Well, I think Rhiannon is perhaps the most potentially offensive of all. My memory is muddled, but wasn't Rhiannon the harbinger of death in Welsh legend :shrug:? Stevie singing "Rhiannon" would be sort of like BOC singing "(Don't Fear) the Reaper." :eek:.

But then again, how can the Neville Brothers NOT perform one of their better-known songs like "Fire on the Bayou"? That's pretty offensive on the face of it... but at the same time, that's the reality of what is happening in their hometown. They just have to do it.

Also, I don't know how they can do a benefit that is one continuous somber dirge. There will be poignant moments as well as up moments. I mean, how many downer songs is Earth Wind and Fire known for?? At the Concert for New York following 9/11 there was also a lot of anger... and there is perhaps an even greater degree of anger to be vented here at the incompetency of our government. I would love for Stevie to rip Dubya a new opening with "Long Way to Go." Ain't gonna happen, but one could only dream...

I think she will do HAEWAFY and hopefully "Whenever I call you Friend" with Loggins and Messina (in a much lower key of course :p ). But I also think Eo17 would be perfect. Not only was it one of her biggest hits, it is upbeat, but very intense, but still cathartic. I think "Gypsy" is also hopeful, but at the same time, potentially offensive, considering there are now a half million real-life gypsies roaming the southland...

Oy, this is tough...



wow.. looking over everyone's comments about songs she might do, i don't know if she could do ANY of them... the only three that would be completely non-offensive and having nothing to do with natural disasters would be:

Rhiannon
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You
Stand Back


Dreams? offensive
Storms? very offensive
Landslide? offensive
Gold Dust Woman? offensive
Outside The Rain? very offensive
Twisted? extremely offensive

[GardenStateGirlie]

You look at many of the other music telathons (I don't know what you want to call them) that have been happening lately -- the point of these get-togethers is to get people buying tickets and into the venue (if it's an actual event) or donating money to support this cause. I'm assuming most if not all of the proceeds garnered through this concert will be going directly to helping the victims through either an organization like Red Cross or through some other means. That said, in order to pack people in and have them spend money on said tickets (assuming most are incredibly expensive), these performers need to be doing something either once in a lifetime (a la a duet with one of the other performers) OR their hits. Yes, it's for a cause and that's what we should be most focused on. However, people are going to see a concert as well -- as horrible and trivial as that sounds in these peoples time of need -- the concert goer wants something too (not me necessarily but in general). These performers have signed on to lend their name and talent to raise money to help the people in the affected areas -- I wouldn't necessarily say they're performing for them as most of them more than likely won't get to see it (especially if it isn't televised). Therefore, I don't think we need to worry about a lyric having to do with rain, water, etc.

[amber]

You look at many of the other music telathons (I don't know what you want to call them) that have been happening lately -- the point of these get-togethers is to get people buying tickets and into the venue (if it's an actual event) or donating money to support this cause. I'm assuming most if not all of the proceeds garnered through this concert will be going directly to helping the victims through either an organization like Red Cross or through some other means. That said, in order to pack people in and have them spend money on said tickets (assuming most are incredibly expensive), these performers need to be doing something either once in a lifetime (a la a duet with one of the other performers) OR their hits. Yes, it's for a cause and that's what we should be most focused on. However, people are going to see a concert as well -- as horrible and trivial as that sounds in these peoples time of need -- the concert goer wants something too (not me necessarily but in general). These performers have signed on to lend their name and talent to raise money to help the people in the affected areas -- I wouldn't necessarily say they're performing for them as most of them more than likely won't get to see it (especially if it isn't televised). Therefore, I don't think we need to worry about a lyric having to do with rain, water, etc.
yes, thank you. That's what I was thinking.

[dissention]

You look at many of the other music telathons (I don't know what you want to call them) that have been happening lately -- the point of these get-togethers is to get people buying tickets and into the venue (if it's an actual event) or donating money to support this cause. I'm assuming most if not all of the proceeds garnered through this concert will be going directly to helping the victims through either an organization like Red Cross or through some other means. That said, in order to pack people in and have them spend money on said tickets (assuming most are incredibly expensive), these performers need to be doing something either once in a lifetime (a la a duet with one of the other performers) OR their hits. Yes, it's for a cause and that's what we should be most focused on. However, people are going to see a concert as well -- as horrible and trivial as that sounds in these peoples time of need -- the concert goer wants something too (not me necessarily but in general). These performers have signed on to lend their name and talent to raise money to help the people in the affected areas -- I wouldn't necessarily say they're performing for them as most of them more than likely won't get to see it (especially if it isn't televised). Therefore, I don't think we need to worry about a lyric having to do with rain, water, etc.

I agree that no one should be worried about something as trivial as a lyric that has the words "rain" or "water" in them, but I do think that the performers and organizers of such things should be concerned about using decorum and being appropriate. Singing "Dig your grave" and stuff like that would do nothing to ensure that those things are adhered to. Keep it light and hopeful and bouncy and loving, but don't go out there and depress people even more.

[amber]

I agree that no one should be worried about something as trivial as a lyric that has the words "rain" or "water" in them, but I do think that the performers and organizers of such things should be concerned about using decorum and being appropriate. Singing "Dig your grave" and stuff like that would do nothing to ensure that those things are adhered to. Keep it light and hopeful and bouncy and loving, but don't go out there and depress people even more.
so...then....stevie could do one song? Oh, wait, maybe not even that one... :laugh: The only 'light' song I can think of is Angel....hee.

[strandinthewind]

so...then....stevie could do one song? Oh, wait, maybe not even that one... :laugh: The only 'light' song I can think of is Angel....hee.

and even it has a darkness running through it that she did not even know was there until the other night when they recorded it :laugh: :rolleyes:

[LiquidBlue5000]

I agree that no one should be worried about something as trivial as a lyric that has the words "rain" or "water" in them, but I do think that the performers and organizers of such things should be concerned about using decorum and being appropriate. Singing "Dig your grave" and stuff like that would do nothing to ensure that those things are adhered to. Keep it light and hopeful and bouncy and loving, but don't go out there and depress people even more.


that's why "Stand Back" would be the logical choice for her to do.. if she only gets one song, she should probably do that one.. if she gets to do two, "HAEWAFY" should be the other.. but by looking at the long list of performers for this show, it will most likely be just 1 song and a duet with one of the others..

[David]

Well, I think Rhiannon is perhaps the most potentially offensive of all. My memory is muddled, but wasn't Rhiannon the harbinger of death in Welsh legend :shrug:?To Stevie, Rhiannon is the song that helps heal people. She quotes from it & sings it for people who are lying in cancer ward beds (remember the letter to Patrick?), or sends it to troops facing bombs & bullets overseas.

I would think Rhiannon would be the first song Stevie would want to sing in the aftermath of a disaster. :nod:

Now, I happen to think Stevie sort of misinterprets the Rhiannon mythology, & that your take on it is closer to its essence in Celtic lore (I discussed the Stevie Nicks angle of it once with Dorothea Kenny, a Celtic & Irish literature scholar from UCLA, & she just sort of cocked her head quizzically at Stevie's Rhiannon comments). But very few people would have read Graves or Frazier or Celtic myths, so the possibly offensive use of the motif in a Stevie Nicks song seems to me a moot point.

[GardenStateGirlie]

To Stevie, Rhiannon is the song that helps heal people. She quotes from it & sings it for people who are lying in cancer ward beds (remember the letter to Patrick?), or sends it to troops facing bombs & bullets overseas.

I would think Rhiannon would be the first song Stevie would want to sing in the aftermath of a disaster. :nod:

Now, I happen to think Stevie sort of misinterprets the Rhiannon mythology, & that your take on it is closer to its essence in Celtic lore (I discussed the Stevie Nicks angle of it once with Dorothea Kenny, a Celtic & Irish literature scholar from UCLA, & she just sort of cocked her head quizzically at Stevie's Rhiannon comments). But very few people would have read Graves or Frazier or Celtic myths, so the possibly offensive use of the motif in a Stevie Nicks song seems to me a moot point.

Not even that but how many people actually know the mythology of Rhiannon to even consider it offensive?

[dissention]

Not even that but how many people actually know the mythology of Rhiannon to even consider it offensive?

My thoughts exactly. The only people who would know much about the mythology would be the die-hard Stevie fans who attend and I highly doubt they'd take offense to her singing it.

[amber]

that's why "Stand Back" would be the logical choice for her to do.. if she only gets one song, she should probably do that one.. if she gets to do two, "HAEWAFY" should be the other.. but by looking at the long list of performers for this show, it will most likely be just 1 song and a duet with one of the others..
That's what I meant when I said "oh, no, she couldn't do that one either, then." It's fast, but it's not really upbeat, if you think about the lyrics. Although considering Bush and FEMA's actions, they may be appropriate, ie "In the middle of the room I did not hear from you!" :laugh: and "To be standing in line....You coobe standing in a line....I would cry..." :distress: :laugh:

[amber]

and even it has a darkness running through it that she did not even know was there until the other night when they recorded it :laugh: :rolleyes:

:lol::lol::lol:
In my little heart I was sooooo hoping someone would say that.... :xoxo: oh, wait - it actually has a "definite eeriness" :lol:

[strandinthewind]

:lol::lol::lol:
In my little heart I was sooooo hoping someone would say that.... :xoxo: oh, wait - it actually has a "definite eeriness" :lol:


Always a pleasure to be of service Mam.

[SapphireSister]

That's what I meant when I said "oh, no, she couldn't do that one either, then." It's fast, but it's not really upbeat, if you think about the lyrics. Although considering Bush and FEMA's actions, they may be appropriate, ie "In the middle of the room I did not hear from you!" :laugh: and "To be standing in line....You coobe standing in a line....I would cry..." :distress: :laugh:

And what could be more appropriate than singing about welfare lines? Stand Back it is!

[amber]

And what could be more appropriate than singing about welfare lines? Stand Back it is!

"no one looked
they all walked by
just some food and water
woulda been just fine
they said no to us
again and again
first they took vacations
then they ra-an.
No one knows
how many died
what we felt unless they
eat no food for five
Our gov't turned their back on us,
Then they fed us lie-ie-ies"

:distress:

[LiquidBlue5000]

"no one looked
they all walked by
just some food and water
woulda been just fine
they said no to us
again and again
first they took vacations
then they ra-an.
No one knows
how many died
what we felt unless they
eat no food for five
Our gov't turned their back on us,
Then they fed us lie-ie-ies"

:distress:


:shocked: :shocked:

[amber]

:shocked: :shocked:
What? :shrug:

[LiquidBlue5000]

What? :shrug:

i just can't believe you went there :lol:

[[email protected]]

Oh that would be so cool, but since Kenny Loggins apparently doesn't like Stevie, as his quote "of all the people I have worked with, she is one of them" I don't think he would go for it. I met him when I worked at a record store in the 80s, he was such a jerk.

*Barbara*



I think she will do HAEWAFY and hopefully "Whenever I call you Friend" with Loggins and Messina (in a much lower key of course :p ). But I also think Eo17 would be perfect. Not only was it one of her biggest hits, it is upbeat, but very intense, but still cathartic. I think "Gypsy" is also hopeful, but at the same time, potentially offensive, considering there are now a half million real-life gypsies roaming the southland...

Oy, this is tough...

[amber]

i just can't believe you went there :lol:
It wasn't so much a joke (actually, it wasn't a joke at all) as a song parody with satire in it. I started thinking about how some of Stand Back lyrics actually applied, then the parody came out. It was in no way meant to be disrespectful. I'm suprised you thought that.

[AliceLover]

She should just do Stand Back and prove to everyone that she still has it. Shes done landslide too many times at too many events. BLECH!

[LiquidBlue5000]

It wasn't so much a joke (actually, it wasn't a joke at all) as a song parody with satire in it. I started thinking about how some of Stand Back lyrics actually applied, then the parody came out. It was in no way meant to be disrespectful. I'm suprised you thought that.


nahh, i really didn't think it was disrespectful :wavey:

[Kelly]

She should just do Stand Back and prove to everyone that she still has it. Shes done landslide too many times at too many events. BLECH!


This event is not the time or the place to "prove she still has it". She is lending her name and talents to raise money for the hurricane victims.
If she chooses to do Landslide, a month after losing her Daddy, I will be fine with that. I think HAEWAFY is what we are getting and I am really amazed that there is debate about other songs. If Taku might be playing with her, obviously we are getting something that her solo band knows how to play, something from the last tour. She doesnt need Taku for Landslide. With the list of performers, she will get one song and maybe a duet. HAEWAFY is the song Stevie will probably "want" to do. Personally, I don't think there is a chance in Hell, she will do Stand Back. She will want to do something that she feels "speaks to the victims"...like Has Anyone.

[AliceLover]

This event is not the time or the place to "prove she still has it". She is lending her name and talents to raise money for the hurricane victims.
If she chooses to do Landslide, a month after losing her Daddy, I will be fine with that. I think HAEWAFY is what we are getting and I am really amazed that there is debate about other songs. If Taku might be playing with her, obviously we are getting something that her solo band knows how to play, something from the last tour. She doesnt need Taku for Landslide. With the list of performers, she will get one song and maybe a duet. HAEWAFY is the song Stevie will probably "want" to do. Personally, I don't think there is a chance in Hell, she will do Stand Back. She will want to do something that she feels "speaks to the victims"...like Has Anyone.


yes but I also thought this event was suppose to be something to make people happy and lift them off their feet. Not a slow ballad that will bring people to tears and make them remember the horrible event! Why not play something spunky and fun, get everyone dancing and HAPPY!

[Johnny Stew]

Oh that would be so cool, but since Kenny Loggins apparently doesn't like Stevie, as his quote "of all the people I have worked with, she is one of them" I don't think he would go for it.I remember reading that Loggins quote (though I can't remember when or where), but they have performed together in recent years, so I doubt there's any bad blood between them.

Not to mention that a friend of mine sent me a tape with footage from VH1-Classic from about two years ago, and Kenny is hosting a block of videos from artists that he personally selected. He talks about Stevie very fondly, and makes a lighthearted joke about how she called him a "taskmaster" in the studio, and then they play the "Whole Lotta Trouble" video (which he says he had never seen before).

Still, that being said, I highly doubt Stevie and Kenny will duet together during this concert. Kenny will be there with Jim Messina, not as a solo artist.