Saturday Night Stevie

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by amber

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

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.

[GardenStateGirlie]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

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.

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..."

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by David

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

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

[David]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

The band was tighter than all get out and Waddy was particularly fun to watch, as I was closer to him on Saturday.

Describe more of the band, Chris. Crucial similarities, differences between last week & last solo tour?

If Anyone Falls was so spectacular, especially with the harmonies at the end, I literally had chills.

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?

The boots came out for Edge and I Need To Know.

You mean the DiFabrizio boots? I figured by now she had thrown them out.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by David

Describe more of the band, Chris. Crucial similarities, differences between last week & last solo tour?.

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.

Originally Posted by David

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?

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.

Originally Posted by David

You mean the DiFabrizio boots? I figured by now she had thrown them out.

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.

[GardenStateGirlie]

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).

[seeker007nmss]

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

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by seeker007nmss

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

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

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

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

Seriously! They have one for Elton, and he's only a part-timer!

Of so, I would spend my money there instead of on gambling, where I was a big loser.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

Seriously! They have one for Elton, and he's only a part-timer!

Of so, I would spend my money there instead of on gambling, where I was a big loser.

Well, I get home last night and there's a show on some channel about what games have the best odds of winning in Vegas. I'm like, sure, now you tell me.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

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).

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

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

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!
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.

I could not agree more. I was there Thursday-Today and caught the Sat night show and I was brought to tears. I am SO thankful I was able to catch HSML and B&TB live. She is truly rock's diva.

PS - If you sat in section 5 and are from Boston and DC, PM me.