Sacramento Concert Cancelled

[SNLB]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

It was actually fashionable for rock critics to bash La Nicks for many years and a good review for her was much more the exception than the rule.So it is no surprise at all that Brian was able to produce a plethora of negative reviews for her during Fleetwood Mac's prime.This trend dramatically reversed itself at the time of The Dance..which leads me to believe that the recent negative reviews are more unbiased and alot of fans seem to echo them..This was not the case back in the day ,the critics disliked her but we fans seemed to see a different show totally.

I was thinking the exact same thing as I've been following this thread. I remember reading negative things (as well as good reviews) about Stevie Nicks in her hey day, no matter what I thought of her and I loved every second of her on stage back then and still do. I also agree with the point that at the time of The Dance, she started getting more respect regarding reviews. Whatever the reasons for the postponed concerts, I hope the band gets well soon!

[TheScoop]

Originally Posted by kak125

yeah that is what i am worried about it is that i watched them on the today show and thought gwen didnt sound very good at all. i was hoping it was just the sound.

TheScoop, what did you think of them when you saw the show? does gwen sound a lot better when you see her live? my friend has a 12th row ticket to see them near pittsburgh so i might just not bother with ac and go to the show. i have been looking up hotels near the boardwalk and they are just so expensive for friday and saturday night so i might save the cash for a future visit to ocean city for the weekend.

I honestly thought the concert was great. I went to the opening night show in Atlantic City and they were phenomenal. Gwen may not hit every single note when she's up on stage, but the girl performs her heart out and interacts with the crowd more than any other artist I've ever seen. At one point, she literally went up to these fans in the front row and started talking to them. Then she took their digital camera, turned around and snapped a picture with her and the fans so they could have their picture taken with her. She really is a class act and genuinely appreciates her fans.

It was funny when Gwen started talking about this reunion tour with No Doubt. They, like Fleetwood Mac, are not touring off a new album. Gwen said that it was mostly "her fault" and that lately she has had writer's block, and that "hopefully this reunion tour would inspire her and the band to write some new songs". Sound familiar?

But to answer your question, she sounds better on some songs more than others. She's a very energetic performer, so sometimes her vocals are off, but on the slower songs when she's not dancing around as much, she sounds as good as she does in the studio. Overall, it was a great show packed with all the hits. You won't be disappointed..

[kak125]

TheScoop, that is great news to hear! i want to see fm again but dont want to see stevie if she isnt that into it or have them cancel on me because she is still sick. i thought fm was fantastic on the say you will tour but unleashed just seems to different to me. i really miss the stevie/lindsey connection and just seeing stevie having fun and rocking out. i know its been 5 years since say you will and stuff but i think from now on i would rather see stevie on a solo tour. she seems to enjoy that alot more.
so i just gotta ask my friend if she still has that ticket for me for the no doubt show. i have always wanted to see them and i just love gwen. she seems so down to earth and just a generally nice person who really appreciates her fans. do you remember how long they played for? paramore is opening for them right? i saw them last year with john mayer and they were pretty good.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by TheScoop

I honestly thought the concert was great. I went to the opening night show in Atlantic City and they were phenomenal. Gwen may not hit every single note when she's up on stage, but the girl performs her heart out and interacts with the crowd more than any other artist I've ever seen. At one point, she literally went up to these fans in the front row and started talking to them. Then she took their digital camera, turned around and snapped a picture with her and the fans so they could have their picture taken with her. She really is a class act and genuinely appreciates her fans.

It was funny when Gwen started talking about this reunion tour with No Doubt. They, like Fleetwood Mac, are not touring off a new album. Gwen said that it was mostly "her fault" and that lately she has had writer's block, and that "hopefully this reunion tour would inspire her and the band to write some new songs". Sound familiar?

But to answer your question, she sounds better on some songs more than others. She's a very energetic performer, so sometimes her vocals are off, but on the slower songs when she's not dancing around as much, she sounds as good as she does in the studio. Overall, it was a great show packed with all the hits. You won't be disappointed..

Gwen is a super cool person. I was about 15/16 when No Doubt first became famous and I recall a friend of mine actually seeing/meeting the band and really thinking they were all so down to earth, especially Gwen. She had/has a very magnetic personality and is truly a natural beauty. People don't even realize that under all the makeup she's like angelic looking. I wish Gwen could see that as well.

Anyway, I love her songs. Bathwater and the album it is off of are just spectacular. She reinvents her style, but nowadays I see she's being a little nostalgic with a little retro mix-up.

I think it's interesting that Gwen shares a birthday with Lindsey (October 3) and her son Kingston shares a birthday with Stevie (May 26). And I really think this pic is cute:

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Nico

I think it's interesting that Gwen shares a birthday with Lindsey (October 3) and her son Kingston shares a birthday with Stevie (May 26). And I really thing this pic is cute:

When I was in school, I really liked Frisco and Felicia on GH and Jack Wagner's birthday was on October 3. He also sang Never Going Back Again in his nightclub act a few years ago.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by michelej1

When I was in school, I really liked Frisco and Felicia on GH and Jack Wagner's birthday was on October 3. He also sang Never Going Back Again in his nightclub act a few years ago.

How interestingly random that he would choose that particular song.

I was born on the same day as John Lennon and PJ Harvey and for some reason, without ever bothering to know/care what their birthdays were, they became my two top favorite male/female artists. To this day. Just...weird.

[BTFLCHLD]

I have been a fan since tragic kingdom.

Originally Posted by Nico

I wish Gwen could see that as well.

curious, do you have a quote/link where she says she doesn't?

[Nico]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

I have been a fan since tragic kingdom.


curious, do you have a quote/link where she says she doesn't?

No, she never needed to say anything. Just the fact that she seems to cake up her face and apply several coats of red lipstick just to walk around in the park or walk down the street. It's not a put-down. She's free to do what she wants and, honestly, she'd be beautiful in a Barney suit.

But after seeing her in that one vid where she strips down her layers and is, at the end, wearing practically no makeup, it's quite evident how stunning she is with little on. I can't remember the vid, but it's a song she wrote about her husband and she's jumping on a bed.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Nico

How interestingly random that he would choose that particular song.

I was born on the same day as John Lennon and PJ Harvey and for some reason, without ever bothering to know/care what their birthdays were, they became my two top favorite male/female artists. To this day. Just...weird.

He actually had a trio of songs and said he'd been inspired by the artists growing up. One was Lindsey, one was Neil Young and I can't remember the third.

When he separated from his wife and reconciled with her, he wrote a song of his own called Going Back Again. So, I think his choice of NGBA might have been a reflection on his own divorce.

Michele

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by Nico

No, she never needed to say anything. Just the fact that she seems to cake up her face and apply several coats of red lipstick just to walk around in the park or walk down the street. It's not a put-down. She's free to do what she wants and, honestly, she'd be beautiful in a Barney suit.

But after seeing her in that one vid where she strips down her layers and is, at the end, wearing practically no makeup, it's quite evident how stunning she is with little on. I can't remember the vid, but it's a song she wrote about her husband and she's jumping on a bed.

It's a look.
The song/video is Underneath It All

[TheScoop]

Originally Posted by kak125

TheScoop, that is great news to hear! i want to see fm again but dont want to see stevie if she isnt that into it or have them cancel on me because she is still sick. i thought fm was fantastic on the say you will tour but unleashed just seems to different to me. i really miss the stevie/lindsey connection and just seeing stevie having fun and rocking out. i know its been 5 years since say you will and stuff but i think from now on i would rather see stevie on a solo tour. she seems to enjoy that alot more.

I've certainly shared my thoughts on how different Stevie is now vs. how she was on the SYW tour, so I won't go into that again. But after seeing opening night of Unleashed, let's just say it was more than enough for me. If/when Stevie feels her music again and decides to be a creative artist who truly is passionate and enthusiastic about her career, then maybe I'll go to another show. Til then, I have some great memories..

Originally Posted by kak125

so i just gotta ask my friend if she still has that ticket for me for the no doubt show. i have always wanted to see them and i just love gwen. she seems so down to earth and just a generally nice person who really appreciates her fans. do you remember how long they played for? paramore is opening for them right? i saw them last year with john mayer and they were pretty good.

The show lasted about 1 hour 40 minutes and they did around 18/19 songs. It was a really great show. Considering it was opening night of the tour, I expected them to be a little rusty, but they were as tight as they were when I saw them on their last tour in 2004. Paramore wasn't with them though, unfortunately. They didn't join the tour until the second show, but I believe they're going to be the opening act for the rest of the tour.

I'm looking forward to seeing them again next month in Holmdel. PNC is one of my favorite venues, so it should be a great night. Hope you end up getting that ticket, you'll definitely have a good time.

[TheScoop]

Originally Posted by Nico

Gwen is a super cool person. I was about 15/16 when No Doubt first became famous and I recall a friend of mine actually seeing/meeting the band and really thinking they were all so down to earth, especially Gwen. She had/has a very magnetic personality and is truly a natural beauty. People don't even realize that under all the makeup she's like angelic looking. I wish Gwen could see that as well.

She certainly doesn't look her age and she always seems to radiate youth. I think a lot of that has to do with her personality as well as her looks. She still has tons of energy and always puts on a great show. I think she wears a lot of makeup because that's just her image (platinum blond hair, red lipstick). That look is all hers and she owns it.

Originally Posted by Nico

Anyway, I love her songs. Bathwater and the album it is off of are just spectacular. She reinvents her style, but nowadays I see she's being a little nostalgic with a little retro mix-up.

I was thinking the other day that Gwen is pretty much the only other female artist that I could think of other than Stevie that has had a successful solo career as well as a successful career as a member in a band. Her music also tends to be different on her solo albums than when she's with No Doubt. It's interesting that she's able to change up her music style a bit when she's with the band vs. when she's solo. She's definitely an original..

[Nico]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

It's a look.
The song/video is Underneath It All

Yes!! That's the vid...she's gorgeous in it.

I know it's her look, but I guess I've always leaned towards a more natural look. On anyone. However, she does own it and she's extremely original.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by michelej1

When I was in school, I really liked Frisco and Felicia on GH and Jack Wagner's birthday was on October 3.

Well while you are on the subject of General Hospital I thought you'd like to know that one of it's most famous characters was Laura. Her real name is Genie Francis and she shares a Birthday with Stevie(May 26).