The Grove CA group roll call

[Gypsybecca]

I can't even put into words how excited I am about this show! So close to my job, it's ridiculous.

So, who's going? :wavey:

Lindsey is playing at the Grove within 5 days of Stevie. Will she show up for him the way he showed up for her at the Wiltern? Stevie! Do it! Or maybe he wouldn't want her at any of his shows? :shrug:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[jkmaletic]

Kim and I will be at the Grove, Becca!! :]

714 Homey! Let's do this!!!!!

Have you been to this venue before? I haven't.

Jamie

[Gypsybecca]

Jamie! Rockin in the 714. Heck yes.

I have been there, but that was when it was called the Sun. We went for a comedy show. It's pretty small, but very convenient- freeway and parking wise.

The only thing that kills me (being a Dodger fan) is that it's basically in the Angels stadium parking lot...blech! lol

Even all that halo red nonsense wouldn't keep me from this show....ha!

Can't wait to see you two.

[STEVEHEDRICK]

can someone tell me how far the nearest airport is from here I want to fly in! any info would be great!

[Gazz]

I'm in LA that week on vacation! I would love to meet up with you guys - does anyone know if there is a presale password? I will need to be up in the middle of the night here in Melbourne to buy my ticket by the look of things!
cheers, Gazz

[jkmaletic]

can someone tell me how far the nearest airport is from here I want to fly in! any info would be great!

There's John Wayne airport in Orange County (closest, about 15 minutes). Also, Ontario Airport is about 40 minutes away.

[SapphireSister]

I'm there like white on rice. And now I don't have to travel up to SF which is good.

[SapphireSister]

Why isn't this event listed on TM?? :confused:

[RockAlot]

I'm there like white on rice. And now I don't have to travel up to SF which is good.

:sorry: But, but, but what about me!!!!!!! :laugh:

Naw its kewl, I know this is sooooo much closer for you! I'm sticking with the S.F. show for now...and its on a Saturday, so no time off work.

[SapphireSister]

:sorry: But, but, but what about me!!!!!!! :laugh:


Aww, sorry honey! I miss you :xoxo:.

[STEVEHEDRICK]

on sale the 16th next friday!

[jkmaletic]

on sale the 16th next friday!

Where did you find this out? It's not on Repise or TM. Do you know if its general admission?

[SaraThePoet]

Ok,cali ledgies..i am thinking of flying into San Fran and catching the show on the 9th..then hanging out for a few days and catching the Anaheim show. How far is San Fran from Anaheim?? Recommendations on places to stay? Anyone else doing anything similar?

[RockAlot]

Ok,cali ledgies..i am thinking of flying into San Fran and catching the show on the 9th..then hanging out for a few days and catching the Anaheim show. How far is San Fran from Anaheim?? Recommendations on places to stay? Anyone else doing anything similar?


Your looking at a good 6-8 hr. drive. And ALWAYS keep the So. Calif. traffic in mind!!

[RockAlot]

Aww, sorry honey! I miss you :xoxo:.


We will hopefully hook up soon! You never know I just may go to this show as well. Its just a 20 min. drive from my mom's.

[SaraThePoet]

Your looking at a good 6-8 hr. drive. And ALWAYS keep the So. Calif. traffic in mind!!


Well than..that may not work,haha:rolleyes:

[THINKABOUTIT]

I plan on being there! Let us pray for tickets ! :) The Grove is a grat, small, intimate venue!! ;)

[SapphireSister]

Since no one answered me yesterday, I'll ask again - where has this been made official? There is nothing on TM and nothing on The Grove's website. Am I the only curious one?

[Gypsybecca]

Since no one answered me yesterday, I'll ask again - where has this been made official? There is nothing on TM and nothing on The Grove's website. Am I the only curious one?

Hi Lindsay, I saw the date on Stevie's Warner Bros. page. There is no info. about the day tickets go on sale though- anyone else know?

[STEVEHEDRICK]

next friday I emailed the venue!

[Gypsybecca]

Steve, you're brilliant-thanks for the info!

[SapphireSister]

Thanks guys!

[SapphireSister]

FYI I just called the venue and they can't even confirm that she's playing there on that date. I hope there is no need to worry. She said to try back in a couple of days as they are arranging for some upcoming shows as we speak. I also asked if it would be G.A. seating or reserved and she couldn't answer. :shrug:

[RockAlot]

FYI I just called the venue and they can't even confirm that she's playing there on that date. I hope there is no need to worry. She said to try back in a couple of days as they are arranging for some upcoming shows as we speak. I also asked if it would be G.A. seating or reserved and she couldn't answer. :shrug:

Oh no Mr. Bill :eek:

Maybe you'll be at the Fillmore after all!!! :shocked: :lol:

[SapphireSister]

Oh no Mr. Bill :eek:

Maybe you'll be at the Fillmore after all!!! :shocked: :lol:

I know, right! :o

[MacMan]

FYI I just called the venue and they can't even confirm that she's playing there on that date. I hope there is no need to worry. She said to try back in a couple of days as they are arranging for some upcoming shows as we speak. I also asked if it would be G.A. seating or reserved and she couldn't answer. :shrug:

I was told by one of her label reps that the show is a go, and that it was announced a little too early before everything had been in place.

[UnwindedDreams]

any other concerts? i wonder if she'll do a lot of the west coast.

[jkmaletic]

I was told by one of her label reps that the show is a go, and that it was announced a little too early before everything had been in place.

Whew! Thanks! I imagine we will find out more info as far as pricing and seating goes early next week?

Jamie

[THINKABOUTIT]

With my luck, I'll buy a ticket for this show & then soon after they'll announce an LA date LOL....guess I'll do both :). At least the Grove isn't that far from where I'm at in LA, close to Hollywood. Problem is getting to the Grove on a weeknight! :( You have to leave hella early so you can get there in 40 minutes...then kill time around town once you get there...guess we'll go to Downtown Disney LOL

[kitten]

Originally Posted by RockAlot
Your looking at a good 6-8 hr. drive. And ALWAYS keep the So. Calif. traffic in mind!!


Well than..that may not work,haha:rolleyes:

:wavey: but it could work.. we have 2 days to get there :) i am thinking of doing something similar.. like fly into SFO and out of LAX. seems to be around the same price as roundtrip to SF from DC...

[Gypsybecca]

The Grove's website says tickets will be on sale Sep. 15! :]

No other info yet.

[SapphireSister]

The Grove's website says tickets will be on sale Sep. 15! :]

No other info yet.

Good lookin' out hun, thanks! I'll see you there? Let's meet up again :blob2:.

Edit: I just called The Grove box office and they said it's still NOT official but to keep trying back. Urghhhhh.

[jkmaletic]

The Grove's website says tickets will be on sale Sep. 15! :]

No other info yet.

Thank God!!!!

Jamie

[jkmaletic]

The Grove's website says tickets will be on sale Sep. 15! :]

No other info yet.

I checked just now and it said on sale the 16th, not the 15th. I think all that smog in the 714 is getting to you Becca. :lol:

I'm so glad it's finally on their site. I hope it's GA.

Jamie

[STEVEHEDRICK]

yup on the web site! good news!

[SapphireSister]

IT'S OFFICIAL!! I'm pretty excited but not so excited that it's GA considering I'll be driving from LA to Anaheim in rush hour traffic in the middle of the week and probably won't get there till 7:30 since I have to work. Oh well for once I'm going to be happy just to be there instead of demanding to be able to look up her nose.

[jkmaletic]

I think a big reason she's doing these small, GA shows is because of how much fun she ( and we) had at the Wiltern. She mentioned it several times. So y'all can thank the awesome Wiltern crowd for these upcoming shows.

(...takes bow...)

:D

[RockAlot]

I think a big reason she's doing these small, GA shows is because of how much fun she ( and we) had at the Wiltern. She mentioned it several times. So y'all can thank the awesome Wiltern crowd for these upcoming shows.

(...takes bow...)

:D

I too shall take that bow :wavey:

It was a blast for all, so maybe?

[jkmaletic]

I wonder how much tix will be? Probably around $100 i imagine?

[jkmaletic]

I know this is a long shot, but if she adds a San Diego date I'd lose my mind. :eek: :blob1:

[MacMan]

I wonder how much tix will be? Probably around $100 i imagine?

$125 for the pit. Prices range from $75-$125.

[jkmaletic]

$125 for the pit. Prices range from $75-$125.

How can there be different prices if its general admission ??

[JamieK]

Maybe if I pack up my car right now, I can make it to LA to get a ticket in time ... I want a crowd that doesn't suck Monkey balls (according to Heijira/Ed) ... there must be room for two Jamie's in the house :)

[Gypsybecca]

I checked just now and it said on sale the 16th, not the 15th. I think all that smog in the 714 is getting to you Becca. :lol:

I'm so glad it's finally on their site. I hope it's GA.

Jamie

Thanks Jamie! Sorry for the error. And yes, it was smoke getting to me....but it wasn't smog...:nod:

jk

[Gypsybecca]

Maybe if I pack up my car right now, I can make it to LA to get a ticket in time ... I want a crowd that doesn't suck Monkey balls (according to Heijira/Ed) ... there must be room for two Jamie's in the house :)

You said maybe if I pack up my car
make it to LA
for what it's worth.


Sorry, couldn't resist! :wavey:

You should come to this show...we won't be sucking anything. pfffff.

[Gazz]

Does anyone have the AMEX presale password for tomorrow morning? TM website now says presale starts at 10am Wednesday PDT - that's 3am Thursday here in Melbourne - am I mad to set my alarm?
thanks, Gary

[Eugene]

Password could be the usual-customer service phone # from back of AMEX card. I usually use 8004923344, which is the Gold Card phone #.

AMEX used a new password for Sting recently...AXPEVENT.

[jkmaletic]

Thanks! Anything helps. I'm a little worried about this presale because this place is so small, and the GA section is tiny!!

Anyone know the Grove All Access presale code???

[THINKABOUTIT]

My friends & I can't do this show.....Vegas is easier, believe it or not LOL

It's a weeknight, so getting to Anaheim from L.A. SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

We also wouldn't get home till after midnight & we all get up @ 5.

The GA also irritates me.....I can't be there early enough to wait in line, hoping that my $ 100 something dollar ticket leaves me standing in the very back LOL

Stevie....set another LA date!!!

The tour started at the Wiltern (*Sigh*, memories :)...& it can end in L.A. (LOL)

[Gypsybecca]

Marisa, we will miss you at The Grove, but I understand your situation! A few times we've wanted to see shows in LA, but due to the day, traffic, time...it was just easier to go to Vegas and make a weekend out of it. :woohoo:

Have fun!

[Gypsybecca]

After waiting for 20 mins...lol..I'm in!

Roll call, please.....Jamie....Lindsay...etc? :woohoo:

[PastelGravel]

My friends & I can't do this show.....Vegas is easier, believe it or not LOL

It's a weeknight, so getting to Anaheim from L.A. SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

We also wouldn't get home till after midnight & we all get up @ 5.

The GA also irritates me.....I can't be there early enough to wait in line, hoping that my $ 100 something dollar ticket leaves me standing in the very back LOL

Stevie....set another LA date!!!

The tour started at the Wiltern (*Sigh*, memories :)...& it can end in L.A. (LOL)

What kind of tickets did you get for Vegas...? I tried and tried this morning but no good ones came up.

[SapphireSister]

After waiting for 20 mins...lol..I'm in!

Roll call, please.....Jamie....Lindsay...etc? :woohoo:

I'm in girls!! Can't wait for a reunion and yes, Marisa will be missed but Vegas ain't too shabby ;).

[jkmaletic]

I'm in, after i figured out what the hell i was buying! I called the venue- as long as the tix say GA and they were the ones for $125, its the pit. :)

[jkmaletic]

What's cool about having the pit / GA for this show is that only so many tickets will be sold for that area, which means we won't hafta line up outside as early. If the entire venue was GA it'd be a different story.

Jamie

[RockAlot]

What's cool about having the pit / GA for this show is that only so many tickets will be sold for that area, which means we won't hafta line up outside as early. If the entire venue was GA it'd be a different story.

Jamie

Like my show coming up at the Fillmore!!! Dont think I'll be getting there early (like 5am) just to be at the stage ever tho I pretty much paid enough to be at the front!!

[carol7lynn]

Thanks! Anything helps. I'm a little worried about this presale because this place is so small, and the GA section is tiny!!

Anyone know the Grove All Access presale code???


The pre-sale ALL ACCESS password is "Bella":wavey:

They told me that the Pit holds about 270 people so good luck with not lining up. I'm skipping it as I do not do GA-not for $150 (don't forget fees)

I was very surprised when I got my AllAccess e-mail today from the Grove and Nederlander concerts too announcing that she as playing there five days before Lindsey's show.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal

[SapphireSister]

The pre-sale ALL ACCESS password is "Bella":wavey:

They told me that the Pit holds about 270 people so good luck with not lining up. I'm skipping it as I do not do GA-not for $150 (don't forget fees)

I was very surprised when I got my AllAccess e-mail today from the Grove and Nederlander concerts too announcing that she as playing there five days before Lindsey's show.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal
Well that sucks as I will not be lining up for this show. I'm also pretty unhappy about the $150 price tag. You're draining me woman!! :distress:

[jkmaletic]

The pre-sale ALL ACCESS password is "Bella":wavey:

They told me that the Pit holds about 270 people so good luck with not lining up. I'm skipping it as I do not do GA-not for $150 (don't forget fees)

I was very surprised when I got my AllAccess e-mail today from the Grove and Nederlander concerts too announcing that she as playing there five days before Lindsey's show.

Carol-Lynn
SoCalGal

Oh i'll line up, just not as early as i would if the entire venue was GA.

"Bella" huh? That's funny. Probably just a coincidence, and not a reference to " Moonlight".

Jamie

[jkmaletic]

For What it's Worth, the Grove tweeted there was a line for the box office this morning "no doubt for Stevie Nicks tickets".

Less than a month away!! :)

Jamie

[SapphireSister]

For What it's Worth, the Grove tweeted there was a line for the box office this morning "no doubt for Stevie Nicks tickets".

Less than a month away!! :)

Jamie

I also heard a radio station ad about the show last night on KLOS.

[Gypsybecca]

^^^
Lindsay, I also heard the radio ad for the show, I thought it was adorable at the end when Stevie says "thank you."

;)

[jkmaletic]

^^^
Lindsay, I also heard the radio ad for the show, I thought it was adorable at the end when Stevie says "thank you."

;)

What is she saying thank you too? We cant get KLOS here in the 619.

Jamie

[Gypsybecca]

During the radio ad, in the background they are playing concert versions of her songs, I think there are 2 different ads, but at the end she's in concert saying thank you.

Also, they play a few of her old songs, no new songs, but they do mention her new album In Your Dreams is out now. Couldn't they play a second or two of one of her new songs?
:shrug:

At the Grove there is a huge poster of Chris Isaak, and I've seen Lindsey's upcoming show there advertised, I wonder if there will be enough time to promote Stevie's show there other than radio ads?

I think that's why the Wiltern wasn't sold out-no promotion. Also there weren't many people at Amoeba, again, no promotion. Last time she played Vegas, no promotion. Is this because things seem to be so last minute with her this year, or do people not want to put money out for her? I think it's strange.

[jkmaletic]

I think it's a combo of last minute /poor planning, which is a shame.

Jamie

[jkmaletic]

Got my tickets in the mail today!! 19 more days till we party in the 714!! Bring on the Del Taco!


:]

Jamie

[Gypsybecca]

^^^Jamie! You're going to Ana-Slime and you want Del Taco!?!

Don't you know there's a H;);)TERS restaurant across the street from the Grove?

:shrug:

:angel:

:D

[jkmaletic]

You gotta have Del Taco when in the OC! It was born there after all! Plus, there seems to be one on every corner. :laugh:

Jamie

[SapphireSister]

There is a chance I may have to sell my ticket and not go to this show. If you would be interested in buying it please pm me. It is a GA ticket, first teer. The face value is $150 so that's all I would want. Let me know.

[kimmersxa]

yay! i'm going!
i'm so excited, this'll be my first Stevie concert and i'm more than thrilled. and it's a little funny, but i'm gonna go by myself. do people go to concerts by themselves? well, no matter, it's almost better for me to go by myself so i can freak out and none of my friends can see me totally losing my mind. lol.
anyhow, i just bought my ticket last night, so if i'd seen your posting, sapphire sister, i woulda totally just bought your ticket off of you. as it is, i'll be in Tier 3. :woohoo:

[Gypsybecca]

Hi kimmersxa, you will have a great time- just look for fellow Ledgies! :wavey:

Just a few more days til the show! Are we still getting together?

I got a few msgs from people, let me know time/place, please.

Del Taco sounds good right now.... :wavey:

[jkmaletic]

Starting to get more and more excited!!! :]

I called the venue today. The girl I talked to sounded kinda dumb, but she answered a couple questions I had at least:

There were 275 tickets sold for the general admission floor area. She said they wouldn't know until that day if wristbands would be given or not. (I think they should, if even to make it easier on them when people want to go in and out to the restroom).
The doors open at 7pm.

Parking is $10, cash. She told me the lot should be open (at least when I get there between 4- 5:00 pm.)

There are restaurants, fast food and Starbucks across the street. So that means restrooms when we need them while we're in line. :thumbsup:

See you guys there!

Jamie

[PastelGravel]

Starting to get more and more excited!!! :]

I called the venue today. The girl I talked to sounded kinda dumb, but she answered a couple questions I had at least:

There were 275 tickets sold for the general admission floor area. She said they wouldn't know until that day if wristbands would be given or not. (I think they should, if even to make it easier on them when people want to go in and out to the restroom).
The doors open at 7pm.

Parking is $10, cash. She told me the lot should be open (at least when I get there between 4- 5:00 pm.)

There are restaurants, fast food and Starbucks across the street. So that means restrooms when we need them while we're in line. :thumbsup:

See you guys there!

Jamie

Have fun Jamie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gypsybecca]

Yes, Jamie, there is no shortage of all kinds of eateries right across the street.

And down the street on Katella, is a gentlemen's club named.....Fritz.
It's actually called Fritz That's Too.

:lol:

[jkmaletic]

Yes, Jamie, there is no shortage of all kinds of eateries right across the street.

And down the street on Katella, is a gentlemen's club named.....Fritz.
It's actually called Fritz That's Too.

:lol:

I love it that they call them "gentlemens clubs". :rolleyes:

There's ONE link left in the paper chain i made... YIPEEE!!

jamie

[Gypsybecca]

FYI, the forecast for tomorrow in Anaheim is 91 degrees.

There isn't much shade at this venue so...sunblock, etc.

[jkmaletic]

FYI, the forecast for tomorrow in Anaheim is 91 degrees.

There isn't much shade at this venue so...sunblock, etc.

Well, we'll be getting there at 4 or so, so hopefullu it'll be slightly cooler then.

we're bringing chairs and my good old beach umbrella like i did for the
amoeba signing. That should help a lot.

What time are you getting there?

[Gypsybecca]

Forecast update is 99 degrees!
:eek:

Maybe I won't be there as early as I thought.

[jkmaletic]

Forecast update is 99 degrees!
:eek:

Maybe I won't be there as early as I thought.

What?? 99??

I think the 714 news may be a little bored or something. Someone needs to rob Don Jose's or something so they have something else to talk about.

It'll be fine! :)

Jamie

[Gypsybecca]

I was asked by someone here what the weather would be like- some people are very sensitive to the sun.

And leave MY Don Jose's alone! lmao.

[jkmaletic]

I was asked by someone here what the weather would be like- some people are very sensitive to the sun.

And leave MY Don Jose's alone! lmao.

I like Don Jose's too. I've always wanted to go to Foxfire tho
- that place intrigues me.

Northwoods Inn is awesome! Let's ask Stevie if she wants to go after the show! I'm sure she'd love all the tiffany lamps they have there! She can even order the
king crab legs

:lol:

I'm beginning to get delirious ..

[kimmersxa]

I'm excited and totally gonna make a day of it! I was gonna head out to Anaheim from LA around 2:30-3pm, hopefully get out there no later than 5. whats there to do in Anaheim? do they let people in to the grove that early?
I had no idea this was out doors. thanks for da heads up!

[jkmaletic]

I'm excited and totally gonna make a day of it! I was gonna head out to Anaheim from LA around 2:30-3pm, hopefully get out there no later than 5. whats there to do in Anaheim? do they let people in to the grove that early?
I had no idea this was out doors. thanks for da heads up!

It's an indoor venue, but we will be waiting
outdoors to get in. They open the doors at 7pm.

[kimmersxa]

It's an indoor venue, but we will be waiting
outdoors to get in. They open the doors at 7pm.

ah! thanks, i totally thought you guys were saying this was an outdoor venue. :o

[jkmaletic]

You know you're getting ready for a Stevie show when you remember to pack a neatly folded kleenex in your purse for "Love Is". :laugh:


Jamie

[RockAlot]

You know you're getting ready for a Stevie show when you remember to pack a neatly folded kleenex in your purse for "Love Is". :laugh:


Jamie

:laugh: Enjoy the show!!!

[jkmaletic]

Thanks Rick. :woohoo:

Weather.com says it's 101 degrees at Disneyland right now! (which is down the street from the venue) There's probably people passing out in line for Space Mountain as we speak! What the hell, Becca???

Whatever. At least we won't be out there all day. Heading out the door soon. Should be there around 4pm. I'm prepared for the 714 heat. Bring it! Del Scorcho!! :thumbsup:

Jamie

[Gypsybecca]

Only 8 of us here..heard Stevie's inside doing soundcheck.
This very cool chick from the venue just brought us ice water..how cool is that?!?

[jkmaletic]

Only eight so far? Cool. We're on our way now. :))

Little bird told me sound check is at 3.

Jamie

[Gypsybecca]

Everyone here is very nice so we've all been leaving for breaks...thank God for smoothies!

[jkmaletic]

We are at Carls Jr across the street getting something to eat. How many in line now?

[Gypsybecca]

12 or 13...you're fine.

[jkmaletic]

About to go in! Staff came out and said no cameras of any kind per the performer.

I'm cool with that. I guess Stevies really sick of the cameras in her face. Csnt blame her- it's kinda gotten out of hand lately.

Jamie

[Eugene]

About to go in! Staff came out and said no cameras of any kind per the performer.

I'm cool with that. I guess Stevies really sick of the cameras in her face. Csnt blame her- it's kinda gotten out of hand lately.

Jamie

And did you all take a vow of silence also? Nobody has anything to say?:(

[RockAlot]

And did you all take a vow of silence also? Nobody has anything to say?:(

LOL, We want to hear how the show was people!!?

[jkmaletic]

Sorry. I'm at work now. I will write up full review tonight. It was an epic show tho. :)

Jamie

[jkmaletic]

Here's something i came across to tide you over.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dt8vHvM3vP_4&v=t8vHvM3vP_4&gl=US

[Gypsybecca]

What a day! Right when I thought I was going crazy from the heat, some of my favorite Ledgies showed up. :).

This was my first time being front and center and I was pretty much in a trance the entire time. Stevie and the band all sounded great. She was funny and kept moving her mic stand closer and closer to my hands.. I could have reached out and one point and grabbed the ribbons hanging from the mic stand, but I used restraint and didn't!

I'm still in a bit of a daze from the heat and being so close to the Queen but overall it was a fantastic experience.
And tmi maybe? I got Stevie spit on my hand! There! I said it! And that spit made me stronger.
:)

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[Gypsybecca]

Jamie check your pm

[kimmersxa]

so, yesterday was my first Stevie Nicks show and it was TOTALLY amazing.

i gotta say, i was totally bummed out that the box office people at the venue don't do upgrades. that was probably the one lame thing, and then sitting next to these two older ladies who actually started cussing out this woman for "cheering too much for Stevie." i was kind of floored, ya know? it's a freakin' concert and it's freakin' Stevie Nicks, not Chopin.

but aside from that? such a great show, i really love her. she rocked it!

becca, i believe you promised to sell me some of the Stevie spit if it so happened that some would land on you.... ;)

[SapphireSister]

I didn't end up going to the show, long story. Believe it or not I sold my tier 1 ticket at the last moment. I hope you all had a fabulous time though!!!

[michelej1]

Orange County Register Published: Oct. 13, 2011 Updated: 1:29 p.m.
http://www.ocregister.com/entertainment/anaheim-321780-nicks-returns.html

Stevie Nicks enraptures fans in AnaheimThe Hall of Famer was as beguiling and vocally powerful as ever in her most intimate O.C. performance in years.

By GEORGE A. PAUL / FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Stevie Nicks came on strong and finished like a gentle breeze in one of her most intimate Orange County solo shows in recent memory, Wednesday night at City National Grove of Anaheim.

Over the course of a two-hour performance, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Fleetwood Mac mainstay was in fine form. Entering to Missing Persons’ “Destination Unknown” (perhaps a nod to her hard-partying years), she and her nine-piece band tore through “Stand Back” as Nicks did some of those trademark twirls. Then she immediately provided a disclaimer: “This is not a greatest hits tour. I’m promoting a record that I believe in from the bottom of my soul. Let’s get this party started.”

I missed Nicks with Rod Stewart at the Hollywood Bowl (which landed right in the middle of Coachella) but never thought she’d return to play such a small venue. A large portion of the packed Grove audience had probably seen her before, either alone or with the Mac, so hearing a set half-devoted to newer material didn’t seem to be a problem. Those songs all got enthusiastic responses, especially ones prefaced by a riveting background story.

Bolstered by a solo career that crossed the 30-year mark this summer, Nicks’ popularity has rarely waned; the most successful of all Mac musicians, each of her albums has been certified gold or platinum. The 63-year-old singer has a legion of unique followers – female and male – who dress like and impersonate her. Nicks even joined Maroon 5 for a version of “Landslide” when that group played the Hollywood Bowl in July, a testament to her influence on younger bands.

Back in May, In Your Dreams, Nicks’ first studio album in a decade, debuted in the Top 10, with two singles eventually reaching Top 30 at adult contemporary radio. The strong, nuanced collection found her collaborating with longtime friend and co-producer Dave Stewart, the quieter half of Eurythmics, who also has worked behind the boards for Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr. In true classic-rock form, eight of the 13 tracks clock in longer than five minutes. Former paramours Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and Heartbreaker Mike Campbell guest on selected tracks.

“Secret Love,” penned in 1975 about a forgotten tryst, had an understated yet seductive charm in concert; paired with the always-by-her-side backing vocals of Sharon Celani and sister-in-law Lori Nicks, it was truly sublime, with Nicks impressively sustaining a note at the end. Elegant, slowly driving rocker “Moonlight (A Vampire’s Dream),” inspired by seeing the Twilight: New Moon movie during the 2009 Fleetwood Mac world tour, featured horse images on a projection screen, as Nicks spread her chiffon layered arms out for expressive effect and wailed.

A long buildup on “Gold Dust Woman” heightened anticipation and facilitated the singer’s first costume change. Nicks was totally immersed in the Mac tune, while Jimmy Paxson’s prominent beats and Waddy Wachtel’s swirling guitar work added to the mystique. (Most of the top-notch band has been with Nicks for decades. Their familiarity with the older material was evident, though Wachtel also ably handled Buckingham's guitar drone from the new title track.)

Describing how moved she was following a 2005 trip to visit wounded service members at what is now the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, where she inadvertently experienced a Medivac arrival, Nicks said she’s “never been the same since.” The stark song “Soldier’s Angel” grew out of that: more filled-out musically live, it found Nicks singing dramatically as a picture of her with an American flag and the handwritten lyrics appeared on screen.

Of all the new songs, “Annabel Lee” came the most alive onstage. Inspired by an Edgar Allen Poe poem and penned by Nicks as a teenager, it wasn't even demoed until the '90s. Orchestral keyboard swells and its breakdown section added to the pop vibe.

Opening act Michael Grimm provided acoustic guitar on the folksy “For What It’s Worth” (a new original, not the Buffalo Springfield protest anthem). Then an extended regal piano solo prefaced an epic, forceful “Rhiannon,” the initial guitar notes driving fans into a frenzy. Before “Landslide,” featuring just Nicks and Wachtel on acoustic guitar, she urged the crowd to “enjoy your parents while you still got 'em,” dedicating the song to her late father Jess and others. The song was touching as always.

Nicks brought out her male vocal coach to take Don Henley’s part on “Leather and Lace,” a track she’d rarely performed on past tours. The guy had a sweet tenor, and Nicks happily danced around the stage while he delivered the verses admirably. Another lengthy intro, this time for “Edge of Seventeen,” resulted in Nicks switching to a white dress. The powerful song proved how her burnished purr of a voice is still marvelous after all this time.

Grimm won the fifth season of America’s Got Talent last year, and it’s not hard to see why. His self-titled, Don Was-produced major-label debut came out in May on Epic Records. The singer/guitarist’s low-key, 40-minute solo acoustic set was well-received in Anaheim, garnering some hoots and hollers.

Boasting an appealingly gritty voice, his soulful, bluesy style favored such covers as Terry Reid & Graham Nash’s “Without Expression,” the Allman Brothers Band’s “Midnight Rider,” Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” (Travis Tritt sings it with Grimm on the album) and the Faces’ “Stay With Me,” for which he was joined here by Nicks' players (Wachtel provided session guitar work for Grimm).

Fleetwood Mac has always been a fave of Bill Clinton's – remember his first inauguration ball in 1993, where the band got back together to perform “Don’t Stop” (his campaign theme) after an extended absence? On Friday, Nicks headlines a 65th birthday gala for the former president at the Hollywood Palladium. Proceeds benefit Clinton’s charity (click that link for info on the very pricey ducats).

And Mac fans should note: Buckingham, who appears tonight at UCLA's Royce Hall, also happens to be headed to the Grove, on Monday. Tickets are $35-$55.
Setlist: Stevie Nicks at City National Grove of Anaheim, Oct. 12, 2011

[michelej1]

OC Weekly, by Ellen Griley October 13, 2011 Click the link for photos

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/2011/10/stevie_nicks_at_the_city_natio.php


Stevie Nicks
Oct. 12, 2011
City National Grove of Anaheim

Click here for photos from the show!

Three things worth knowing about Stevie Nicks' concerts nowadays: 1) she limits herself to between two and three stage spins, and only during "Stand Back," which in my experience is always the show opener; 2) her voice continues to sound so spectacular; and 3) only the freaks dress up. Even with Halloween looming, I spotted but one witchy woman in a purple knock-off of Nicks' trademark Ren Faire/sorceress get-up; another lady wore a teensy, tiny top hat.

But there are still the costume changes (four looks tonight, including two black dresses, one white and one merlot, all in the iconic, long-sleeved, corseted fashion she has sported for the past three decades; props to Nicks for realizing that covering every inch of your body in fabric will keep you looking wrinkle-free and graceful). And it remains a great show--unlike her famed former Fleetwood Mac flame Lindsey Buckingham (who coincidentally plays the Grove on Monday), Nicks doesn't rely on rote showmanship, repeating the same anecdotes night after night, in the same order, tour after tour. Having caught a one-off performance by Nicks at a desert casino earlier this spring, it was a pleasure and a relief to hear new stories this go-round. The evening felt unscripted--or at least as unscripted as you can be at the tail end of a summer-long national tour.

"This is not a Stevie Nicks Greatest Hits Show!" Nicks announced as she greeted the audience before talking up her new album, In Your Dreams. Using her "magic sequencer," she said, she had woven new songs among old favorites. Judging by the stand-up-sit-down reaction to classics and unfamiliar tunes that ensued, this probably wasn't what this audience wanted to hear--and given the relentless crowd chatter, it seemed that most of the Dreams tracks, which included the Twilight-inspired "Moonlight (A Vampire's Dream)," the war-remembrance poem-song "Soldier's Angel," and the incredible, fresh-feeling "For What It's Worth," were ignored. Too bad: Nicks is clearly proud of her new work, with the songs bringing out an energy that was visibly and audibly richer than what she reserved for standbys such as "Dreams" and "Edge of Seventeen."

The lone, crushing disappointment of the evening came toward the show's end by way of a bungled introduction to "Leather and Lace," which included a reference to a certain mega-famous duet partner from 1981 and had the crowd cheering in anticipation of an appearance by Don Henley. Only it turned out that Nicks was just filling us in on why she rarely performed the song--no male counterpart to sing with her--and instead invited her vocal coach to the stage. Dude may be responsible for Nicks' return to glorious vocal form, but his voice so severely lacked Henley's essential worn, boozed gravel that he ended up matching Nicks in his register and delivered what a friend referred to after the show as "Lace and Lace." Bummer, but at least Nicks sounded dead-on. And we have him to thank for that.

Critic's Bias: I used to read Stevie and Lindsey fanfic in high school. Yep.

The Crowd: Mostly drunk, disrespectful and, uh, pretty lost. (Setting down banquet chairs in unevenly spaced, unlit, unmarked rows does not ye a theatre make.) Also, old. Not enough top hats, too much Tommy Bahama. And, for that matter, way too much chardonnay, Bud Light and the special of the evening, some kind of Midori/fruit-juice jungle jam that left the air-show-regular-type next to me slumped in her chair and drooling on herself by the night's end.

Overheard in the Crowd: "I only paid $6 for this drink! [Slurring] It'scalledthemellonball."

Random notebook dump: I wonder if anyone told Stevie and Lindsey they're playing this joint within days of each other. Ships passing! Like always. Sigh. (Fanfic folks, here's your fodder!)

[ragrsrocalot]

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Great video. So Stevie will be 102 in 30 years.;) :laugh:

[BTFLCHLD]

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[kak125]

oh my that edge of seventeen video was sooo good! hot damm she was really into it especially at the end. thanks for posting!!!

[jkmaletic]

I would keel over if someone got footage of FWIW from this
Show!! Please let it surface..

Jamie

[jkmaletic]

Here's my review. Sorry if any of it is redundant or has been mentioned before.

I decided to break this review into sections, then give details in each subject.

The Day:
HOT!! A record-breaking hot day in SoCal. Kim and I got down to the venue at around 3:30 pm. Our tickets were General Admission on the floor, so we wanted to get a good spot. We scored these by using the American Express presale. I was prepared for the heat, so we brought chairs, beach umbrellas, and water. Still, it was HOT! There were about 12 people ahead of us that had been there since the morning hours. It started to finally cool down a little after the sun went behind the building next to us, offering shade. It was great to see some friends already there. (Becca, Jose and Maria)

The Venue:
This place is TINY. This is the smallest place we’ve ever seen Stevie in, besides House of Blues. It’s probably half the size of the Wiltern. The seating was set up differently for this show - general admission standing in the front floor section, with seating that tiered upwards behind it. The stage was shorter in length and height. I would guess the stage being about 4 feet high- the lowest stage we’ve ever seen Stevie on. The band’s instruments were closer together because the stage wasn’t as long or wide. Definitely a great place to see a show. Security was great too. Beverages were priced moderately – 2 bottled waters only set me back $6.50, a steal compared to most venues.
They let us in at 7pm. They issued wristbands right past the entrance gate for the people in general admission.

Stevie and the Show:
We ended up getting a great spot on the floor – third person back from the stage, dead center. It was actually a little TOO close, but we made due. We were at the most 10 feet from Stevie. Normally we like to be just a couple more feet back so we get even more of Stevie’s line of vision, but the guys behind us were tall, so we weren’t about to switch spaces with them. Michael Grimm opened for Stevie and he was impressive. Very soulful, old-school voice. He was very humble and seemed to really appreciate being there. He sang covers and original songs, then he closed with a Rod Stewart cover that Stevie’s entire band came out and backed him on. (Not Stevie though) He played for about 45 minutes. Then, as scheduled, Stevie came on at 9pm. She opened with Stand Back, wearing a red dress and bluish-green feathers in the right side of her hair. I was so glad she wore them for this show! (She did at the Fillmore shows this past weekend). She was all smiles and full of energy, and we all gave that energy right back. Stevie said to the audience that this wasn’t a “Stevie Nicks Greatest Hits” show, and that she had some new songs she really wanted to do and that she did her very best with her magic sequencer to sequence them into the old songs as seamlessly as possible. It was cute. Kim and I were pantomiming along with her to “For What it’s Worth” and she was totally getting a kick out of that, smiling at us as she sang. She mentioned her father before “Landslide” and how he always thought this song was about him, and she let him think that. She also mentioned to appreciate your parents while they are here. She dedicated “Landslide” to her God-Daughters (Mick’s twins), who were here and to a person named “Livia” who works for Warner Brothers. During “Soldier’s Angel” the background video was just a photo of Stevie from the Enchanted CD with red white and blue behind her. At previous shows, there had been footage of flag-covered coffins. I wonder if she/her people read comments, maybe even on the Ledge, regarding the coffins being a little too sad? Who knows. When she was introducing Annabel Lee she said she likes to pretend she knew Edgar Allen Poe 100 years ago and of course he was married, but of course she still knew him, and kind of smiled. She said “Annabel Lee” was required reading in high school, and that’s when she put it to music on her guitar. As usual, Stevie seemed to really like the fact that we knew the words to the new songs. She was smiling at us a lot, making us smile even more. We get such a Stevie “high” when that happens…sigh…anyway..
Stevie screwed up the first couple verses of I believe Annabel Lee, and for sure on Ghosts are Gone. She kind of mumbled, realized she messed up, stopped singing for a sec, then kind of looked down at her monitor and started the next verse in time. I think this happens because she’s having fun and not really thinking at the moment that she needs the monitor, until it’s time for her to sing. Kim and I just looked at each other like, what the heck?? But it was funny. “Rhiannon” was awesome tonight. She really got into “Moonlight” too. Stevie changed her dress 3 times tonight – red, black, then white. When I saw her sing “Leather and Lace” with her vocal coach, I realized that I had never seen her sing that song live, in person. So that was kind of cool. When she introduced Waddy she mentioned that he had been with her forever, and like her Dad (under her breath she said “Saint Jess”) always said if it isn’t broke, don’t change it. Then she said it kind of felt like her Dad was here tonight.
I wanted to make sure Kim got a Stevie handshake during the Edge walk tonight, because the last time she shook her hand was October 2001, so it was a 10 year anniversary for her. We’ve been to tons of shows between that time, but poor Kim always seemed to be skipped during the handshakes. Kim got her handshake tonight, and I got it on video with my phone. I need to figure out how to download it from there to the computer. That was pretty much the only footage I got. They told us before the show while we were in line that per the artist, please refrain from photos, video or audio recording. They also announced it again right before the show that Stevie Nicks requests we refrain from that. I figured getting the Edge walk on video wouldn’t be a big deal to anybody (except to us of course). The crowd tonight was overall pretty respectful to each other and to Stevie. There was a moment when there was a drunk 50-something year old lady to my right trying to start some **** with someone while Stevie was talking, but it dissolved relatively quickly. There wasn’t the constant yelling when Stevie was trying to talk, which was refreshing. Stevie’s sleeves and flowy material that was hanging off her dress looked positively weightless. They seemed to have a life of their own as the fans blew on them, which created a truly magical effect. Kudos to Margi Kent.
I bought the Owl T-shirt and 2 keychains. I think the font on the shirt has changed, because I could’ve sworn that when someone posted a photo of it on the Ledge it said Stevie Nicks on it in pink/purplish letters?? The font on my shirt is in gold. I could be wrong though.

Another fantastic night with Stevie Nicks. I am still wearing my wristband as I type this. I plan to cut it off tomorrow and put it in my scrapbook along with the tickets and this review.
:D

[gldstwmn]

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Magnificent. She looks stunning. And she kept the feathers!

[CADreaming]

Mick's daughters with Stevie at The Grove:

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Great close up shot:

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[kimmersxa]

those are great pics from the evening!!! :nod:

Mick's daughters with Stevie at The Grove:

Great close up shot:

[jkmaletic]

Here's a link to the video I shot of the Edge Walk. Kim got her hand shook at :38 or so (We were center stage). It also includes the end of the song where Stevie rocks out. :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZEGQaDGkmY


Jamie

[jwd]

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I was so in to it!! Ashame the ending was cut off! Stevie is ONE SPECIAL LADY!