Vanessa Carlton opens again

skuncles · #1 07-03-2012, 08:36 AM

Its just been announced that once again Vanessa Carlton will open four of Stevie's shows, Detroit, CT, Virginia Beach and The Borgata. The last time I saw some different open for Stevie was in 2001. Would have preferred to see Marc Cohn. Oh well...

Regina · #2 07-03-2012, 09:05 AM

Phooey. I was hoping for NO opening act at the Borgata.
Oh, well...nap time.

Steviegirl · #3 07-03-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Regina

Phooey. I was hoping for NO opening act at the Borgata.
Oh, well...nap time.

I was hoping the same for VB. Oh, well... Cannot wait!

Macfanforever · #4 07-03-2012, 10:18 AM

I don't mind opening act's as long they are short and simple..It's a buffer incase people like me are running late in traffic.It saved me alot of times not missing Stevie.Marc's set was simple and short.He was good.I was shocked

with the cursing that he did.

I like Vanessa.She also has a short and simple set.

Stevie and me do have something in common.We both run late.

michelej1 · #5 07-03-2012, 02:04 PM

The only opening act I enjoyed was Chris Issak. He's a guy I would have gone to see in concert just by himself.

With Vanessa, I'm just sitting there waiting for A Thousand Miles.

Michele

Macfanforever · #6 07-03-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

The only opening act I enjoyed was Chris Issak. He's a guy I would have gone to see in concert just by himself.

With Vanessa, I'm just sitting there waiting for A Thousand Miles.

Michele

Yes Chris was ok.I like his tunes.Marc was ok .Memphis song was great.I was shocked with the cursing with the f word that he did.

I wonder how the Rod fans feel when Stevie will be opening for him in weeks.

Regina · #7 07-03-2012, 07:44 PM

I got unofficial reviews from two Rod fans. They were not happy with the Rod/Stevie pair-up. On the other hand, people in the audience really seemed to enjoy it at the show I attended last year (Philly).

I LOVED Chris Isaak. After his Stevie gig, I did go and see him and his band at the Beacon theater in NY. He was fabulous. I saw him twice the year he was opening for Stevie and, the one time was an absolute horror, weather-wise. My friends and I went to Jones Beach and it was overcast, cold and the entire orchestra section was covered in about a foot and a half of water (high-tide). Chris had this section of the show where he climbed into the upper area of the venue and, I thought, well, he's not doing it tonight, that's for sure. The man PULLED UP his pants and went wading. There was a trouper, if ever there was one. He was absolutely charming.

Come to think of it, I haven't been to Jones Beach since. I had front row and I remember looking into the water and seeing the submerged electrical cables and thinking...that can't be good. Did I move? No.

(I really should change my screen-name to Rambling Regina).

Macfanforever · #8 07-03-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Regina

I got unofficial reviews from two Rod fans. They were not happy with the Rod/Stevie pair-up. On the other hand, people in the audience really seemed to enjoy it at the show I attended last year (Philly).

I LOVED Chris Isaak. After his Stevie gig, I did go and see him and his band at the Beacon theater in NY. He was fabulous. I saw him twice the year he was opening for Stevie and, the one time was an absolute horror, weather-wise. My friends and I went to Jones Beach and it was overcast, cold and the entire orchestra section was covered in about a foot and a half of water (high-tide). Chris had this section of the show where he climbed into the upper area of the venue and, I thought, well, he's not doing it tonight, that's for sure. The man PULLED UP his pants and went wading. There was a trouper, if ever there was one. He was absolutely charming.

Come to think of it, I haven't been to Jones Beach since. I had front row and I remember looking into the water and seeing the submerged electrical cables and thinking...that can't be good. Did I move? No.

(I really should change my screen-name to Rambling Regina).

I figure some of his fans are not happy with the pairup again.

Yes I do remember Chris was walking through the water singing and shaking fans hands.

StandbackStevie · #9 07-07-2012, 07:14 AM

Looking forward to the Mohegan Sun Show on This Thursday coming on July 12th was hoping for an evening with Stevie Nicks, I like Vanessa Carlton though she was great the last time I saw her open for Stevie at Mohegan Sun back in 2007. Looking forward to the show happy with to be at the show no matter where I am sitting its all good have front row balcony seats.Not a fan of Marc Cohen rather see Vanessa than him, I like Rod stewart but i rather see her and him seperate than together alot more of a stevie fan here like the rest of us here on the board.

Blueletter18 · #10 07-07-2012, 12:37 PM

I was at the Detroit show last night, and I really enjoyed Vanessa Carlton! I'm glad she's been doing her own thing and not caving to pressures of the industry. I listened to her Rabbits on the Run album in its entirety last night after driving home from the concert. Stevie was wonderful, even better than last year! She talked a lot while introducing the songs, and she seemed more relaxed than last year. I'm glad that Ghosts are Gone is back! Her voice is in great shape, and I have a new appreciation for the vocals on In Your Dreams. It's a shame she's not just doing all solo shows this year- I will NEVER understand the logic behind the Rod Stewart pairing.

Macfanforever · #11 07-07-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueletter18

I was at the Detroit show last night, and I really enjoyed Vanessa Carlton! I'm glad she's been doing her own thing and not caving to pressures of the industry. I listened to her Rabbits on the Run album in its entirety last night after driving home from the concert. Stevie was wonderful, even better than last year! She talked a lot while introducing the songs, and she seemed more relaxed than last year. I'm glad that Ghosts are Gone is back! Her voice is in great shape, and I have a new appreciation for the vocals on In Your Dreams. It's a shame she's not just doing all solo shows this year- I will NEVER understand the logic behind the Rod Stewart pairing.

How long was Vanessa's set.

skuncles · #12 07-07-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueletter18

It's a shame she's not just doing all solo shows this year- I will NEVER understand the logic behind the Rod Stewart pairing.

It's very simple, $$$$$ last years tour was a money maker, so if it works, do it again. It's a win/win situation, you get Rod's die hards, you get Stevie's die hards, you get a handful of fans of both. All of this adds up to sold out shows.

I went last year just to see Stevie but ended up really enjoying Rod's show. I would go see it again this year if it was coming around. I'm happy seeing Stevie solo, but would have no problem seeing the two together again.

Blueletter18 · #13 07-07-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Macfanforever

How long was Vanessa's set.

I'm not exactly sure, but it was about half an hour.

FM77 · #14 07-07-2012, 07:53 PM

I don't get Vanessa Carlton at all.

WildHearted · #15 07-07-2012, 08:03 PM

I think Vanessa seems very sweet, and I think she's a great writer. I don't think her voice is anything special, but it's easy on the ears still. Her writing is the main draw, to me.