Stevie Retirement Alternatives

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So, based on some poeple's opinions of last night's show, it's time for Stevie to retire. I don't agree. I think performers can keep doing what they do, and we can choose whether or not we go see them. Yes, it's true that Stevie can no longer do some things she used to, be it physically, vocally, etc. That's becasue she's on an inevitable path we're ALL on, called aging. I do think, though, that many performers who opt to stick around can greatly benefit from a bit of a reinvention. Not to be full of myself, but I am starting this thread with a Reply I posted in another one. After I thought about it, I realized that I am interested in hearing many more opinions on the issue and did not want it to just get buried elsewhere.

So I'm thinking this is the path I would like to see Stevie's career take, so she can age as a performer with as much grace as possible. I'm not saying I think she's quite to this point yet, but maybe in the next five years or more.

(From other thread.....)
Stevie does not have to retire just because she will inevitably NOT be able to do things she used to. There are other, more mellow options of performing, which have proven to be very successful for many artists recently. I think it would be great if Stevie eventually did tours of quieter, acoustic-based shows. Maybe something where the band consists only of Waddy on acoustic guitar, Benmont Tench on piano, and Sharon & Lori on vocals. They could play theaters, and have a fabulous, Stevie'd-out set with fabulous rugs and candles and shawls draped everywhere, and they would sit on stools (or stand) family-style in a group. 'TWOULD BE FANTASTIC!!!

This would also be a great way for her to explore songs such as the ones we've come up with in the 'Covers' thread, even if she never actually made an album of them.

Even though she does songs this way (Landslide), of course, my biggest concern would be that Stevie would be too nervous about doing an entire show like this night after night.