[Keith]

I loved reading all of your thoughts about last night's show... I've been to many Stevie concerts and this ranks as one of the best!!

First of all, loved the venue - surrounded by the water... I ended up in the second tier, and made my way to the back row - and had the most amazing view. Directly in front of the center stage, with the bay to my left and the Atlantic ocean to my right. I thought it was cool that many boats were anchored near the concert - I guess they were going to enjoy listening to Stevie on the water.

Stevie and her band were on Fire!! I thought Atlantic City was hot,.. last night was the first time I've welled up at a Stevie show in a long time.. I think it was a combination of the amazing adoring crowd (New York should be proud), Stevie's warmth, humor, and heartfelt vocals, and the fact that my girl is getting older and this will probably be the last time I see her solo for a long time.. I really can't even put down in words how much last night's show meant to me..

With the exception of Crash into Me, I truly loved listening to Stevie sing these songs for the millionth time.. Sorcerer has become one of favorites - and I loved how she called herself the "Old Gold Dust Woman." Newyawka is right - Stevie treated us with an exceptional Gold Dust Woman... and boy did my heart jump when I heard the first chords of How Still My Love. Knowing that it was dropped at the last 2 shows, I was a bit nervous they wouldn't play it, but the adoring crowd was rewarded - her and the band nailed it! Love her sensual playfulness at the end and she exits off stage..

I also thought it was interesting that alcohol was not sold at the venue - unless you were a VIP. I think this is one of the only concerts ever that I didn't have to deal with any obnoxious drunks.. it was actually really cool.. Although it was a warm and balmy night and a cold beer would have been nice. But me and my 3 Vitamin water buzz had one of the best times at a show ever!

Few other comments as they come to my mind -

I liked the bright white lights that went on and off as they were synced with the ladies ooh...ooh... ooh.. during Edge. Nice effect.

The red cape is damn sexy - much better than the black with dots Stand Back cape

Her vocal ending to "Outside the Rain" as it merges into Dreams was one of the best I've heard since the Wild Heart..

About Crash. I think there is some nice guitar playing in the song, but Stevie's voice seemed a bit too loud and harsh for the way the band was playing this song. I think there was some trouble with the sound mixing her voice on this song. Still don't care for it, but if her vocals were a bit softer, it might sound better.

And can I say that the acoustics at this place were amazing - at least where I was standing.

And finally, a lady come over to me after Edge and said that she enjoyed watching me enjoy the concert.. and enjoy I did! If Stevie ever comes back to Jones Beach, I will definitely be there! It was one of the best!