Saturday Night Stevie
 

Just wanted to say that I haven't seen Stevie sing like that in years.
I was at both Friday and Saturday's shows and while I was apprehensive at first about the set list, let me justg say that it was unlike anything she has ever done, just like she said it would be.
Celine's theater is quite beautiful.
Stevie's stage was built up so it wasn't at an angle.
I love the new Dreams remix and hope she plans on releasing it.
The band was tighter than all get out and Waddy was particularly fun to watch, as I was closer to him on Saturday. He played with much flair and towards the end of the show Stevie looked at him for a long time and for a moment she reminded me of how she looked at the end of Rhiannon in the Bella Donna tour video.
Mick was spotted in the audience.
The high kick was back at the end of Stand Back.
She sang the bejesus out of Outside The Rain.
She talked about what a sexy, glamorous time it was when Sorcerer was written and when "they" joined Fleetwood Mac.
Gold Dust Woman had new lyrics at the end. "I can't see you anymore baby..." or something similar to that.
If Anyone Falls was so spectacular, especially with the harmonies at the end, I literally had chills. This song kicked ass! :blob1:
The boots came out for Edge and I Need To Know.
How Still My Love was augmented by Stevie doing the hula. Yes folks the hula and she did it perfectly. It reminded me a little of the way she used to dance during Rhiannon.
Beauty And The Beast was breathtaking, with the stunning dress, the video behind her and most of all, Stevie's flawless vocal. As I said, I haven't seen her perform with this much intensity in a long, long time.
She told Jessica Nicks from the stage, "This is what you mother gave up to have you."
Her introduction of Carlos was touching, saying he stood by her when she couldn't even stand.
The Edge walk saw lots of hand shaking and kisses.
I'm glad I made the trip and if she plays like this again, I will not hesitate to go see her again.
Stevie Nicks the rock star was back in full force at the Caesar's Palace Colosseum last night. :nod:

Thanks for the review, I was dying to know what happened! Shoot! I knew Mick would be there sometime, sorry I missed him. Nice touch to say that to Jessica. Was anything else special and different? Was the crowd quiet or loud during BATB? Did she say anything special because it was her last night? Did you see her gambling? :laugh:
Thanks again :xoxo:
BTW, you looked fab on Fri. :)

Saturday's show was one of Stevie's best performances. I ran into Mick Fleetwood in the aisles leading to exit after the show and told him Fleetwood Mac needs to get back in the studio for a new album. He kind of laughed and hustled out the door.
It was too bad many fans need to yell out at Stevie during quiet songs like How Still My Love and Beauty and the Beast. Kind of spoils the moment.
Stand Back rocked, lots of twirls and the leg kick was back in force.
Looked like a sell out with hardly any empty seats. Security was very lax about cameras and many people were snapping away the entire concert.

Thanks for the rundown, darling. :xoxo: Sounds like a great show and hopefully a boot will surface in the near future!

Thank you sweetheart. :xoxo: Strandie saw her gambling at Caesar's. She told everyone to go out and have a good time at the end of the show. She said Waddy drives the band "like a Porsche."
I thought her drummer was pretty incredible too.

I hope so. Like I said, I haven't seen her like this in a long time.

Goddamit! :mad: hokay, stay calm....breathe...hokay, I'm over strandie's Stevie sighting... :( I was in Caesar's, like, all the time before that. But okay.
That's cute, Waddy driving the band like a Porsche. :laugh: Love it. Did you guys win anything? You didn't go out with Strand? (guess not). Glad you had a good time. ;) Sorry for no proper goodbye's, but you were a sweetheart, it was a pleasure to meet you.

Describe more of the band, Chris. Crucial similarities, differences between last week & last solo tour?
When you say harmonies, do you mean the ending from '83/'91 is there this time too? And did they break for the sax solo, a la '91?
You mean the DiFabrizio boots? I figured by now she had thrown them out.

Has she altered the lead vocal arc on this song in any way that you could notice?

No. Except that it sounded even better than before. Sesly, her voice is getting better. It's quite amazing.

Oh, I'm sure...
 

we'll hear bootlegs of all the Vegas shows sooner than later.

Ahhh and again, another happy customer. I'm so glad you guys got a chance to see it and had a great time. I'd be there in a heartbeat if she performs again in October pending i'm able to. How were your seats? My understanding was that more of the show was comped out over the weekend (not that there was a bad seat in the house).

Thanks for the info, did they add any further merchandise beyond the brown/black t-shirts?

She was in a private room and Strandie being Strandie managed to find her. :laugh:

Well, I'll do the best I can in my layman's terms. Scott Plunkett played a grand piano.
Waddy played with just a little more flair than usual. He was really having a good time and a few times I wished they would have turned him up just a bit more.
I really like the new drummer, who was in plexiglass and used what appeared to be a smaller than average kit. He and the percussionist did a nice little back and forth before Edge.
Tuggle played the Hammond B3 and acoustic guitar.
I think the biggest difference was in the intensity of Stevie herself.
Al Ortiz also did a nice job recreating john's bass line on Rhiannon.

There was no sax (I'm glad because I never really cared for that). They finished off with the four girls singing acapella. I'm going to have to go back and listed to the boots now to see how similar that ending was.
The backing vocals, especially the "in the back of you miiiiind" part were very precise. Sharona, Lori and Jana owned that and they knew it.
No, they weren't the huge old platforms but the lower heel black suede version with the leg warmers over them (also black) but I will take them over the clodhoppers anyday. :laugh:

Yes. It's stronger. I think that room has some special climate control which might have made her feel a little more comfortable about utilizing her higher register.

Why must you torture me? :laugh:

We got great seats at the last minute Friday and had equally good seats for Saturday. :)

Not to mention, she's had a considerable time off from singing and I think when she's not doing a ton of shows back to back (as she did on the SYW tour), it truly makes a difference. I don't think i've ever been so moved by a performance of hers than with Beauty and the Beast...it gives me chills just thinking about it...."well at least i'm....trying to change..."

No, I didn't see anything new. Maybe if Stevie does a residency there she'll get her own store like Celine. :laugh:

It's also the intensity, which I didn't really see too much of on TISL. She also seemed more willing to take chances vocally.
I haven't heard Outside The Rain sung with such intensity since at least Street Angel era or before.

For some reason, i highly highly doubt that.

Come again? :confused:

Well so far, Ie only heard the 6 songs from Tuesday, and the general reports from the reviews is that was the weakest night, and I'm really BLOWN AWAY, mainly with How Still My Love and BATB. I mean in the rocking part of HSML around 2 minutes til 3 minutes she just has this intensity in her voice liek shes really trying, which is something we haven't had since really the Enchanted Tour. On the SYW tour she just nailed Beautiful Child and was perfect, but shes been able to do ballads really well lately, so that and BATB and Landslide (SYW) have all been great vocally, but it seems shes been lacking in really trying in the more rocking songs. I think she did great on GDW and Rhainnon and Silver Springs on the SYW tour but it still felt like she wasn't giving all she could, and its very understandable considering how many dtaes she had to do. But when I hear How Still My Love I can tell she's not holding and and is doing all she can do, and this is from hearing tuesdays show, the one day that didn't get as glowing of reviews as the 3 future shows. Na di still haven't even seen video yet.

I agree 100%. TISL...she was distant, often sick, etc. She was spot on in everything she did in Vegas. As much as I hate to think of her as a Vegas act, this, to me, is what she belongs doing should she not release anymore albums. She was a Queen on her throne on the Colesseum stage. Whatever she's doing, she needs to keep on keepin' on.

I own boots upon boots of SA shows. theres no way it matches. I'll see tho when the boot comes.

I'm specifically talking about last night's version. As you wish, though.

Yes. It certainly agrees with her. She was having a really good time, too.

Was Outside the Rain amazing or what? I loved that gibberish, speaking in tongues thing where you couldn't understand anything... it was just a burt of passion. It was amazing! It seemed like early 1980's Stevie.

REALLY!!?? we got some giberish tongues from Vegas.

She sang the third to Sharon and Lori's fifth and Jana's first - at least it sounded that way to me.

I wouldnt be so sure...BATB sure did match, actually BEAT your precious TOSOTM Tour shows...so dont be so sure


Chris

He did have some help. :laugh:

are you refering to... "tell me is there anyone in this whole wide world that could ever replace me? i don't think so.. but if so, then, take it away!!!"??? ;)

I watched a TV program about Celine just before departing for Vegas. They talked extensively about the venue and mentioned that she was having a special vaporizer installed that would digitally sense the positioning of the singer and dispense moisture vapors at various intervals. Makes me wonder if that aparatus was already in place during Stevie's performances. If so, it could explain why she wasn't more active during the shows. Interesting stuff!!

Laura

I was there Friday, and I have to agree. I don't think I've ever seen her perform like this! I wasn't planning on going to see any Stevie/Don shows, but now I think I might if I can afford it!

regarding tuesday's show:

i think that tuesday's show was, vocally speaking, better than wednesday's. every note was spot on. i believe she went high on FFG? there was also minimal interaction and movement.

wednesday she was on fire, and she was still so incredibly on, but some of the notes weren't as strong as tuesday's. to each his own...

Okay, please expound on this. Who found her? What happened? Details people! ;)

I'm the opposite. I think she was stronger vocally Wed. :D

Whatev. Either way, all 4 shows were incredible (from what I hear about Fri & Sat, anyway.) Can't wait for the boots!!! :thumbsup:

Wow. If she decides to do this again in October, I am so there. Thanks for all the great reviews everyone!! :wavey: