New Shows: Fillmore, San Fran, Oct 8th & 9th - Page 29

1sttimelongtime · #**421** 10-12-2011, 10:02 AM

I got a bunch of pictures and some video snippets. They are posted on my photobucket account

http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii236/granitedog/

I havent looked at them or edited them, my phone just automatically uploads any pictures I take straight to photobucket so everything is there, good and not so good. The show photos start on page 5.

I pray someone broke the rules and taped the entire show on Sunday. It was incredible. The whole experience was worth all the time and money spent, ten times over.

Anna

RockAlot · #**422** 10-12-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sywlindseyfan

August 8th? or October 8th? haha

Silly me!! Where the hell did I get August!?

RockAlot · #**423** 10-12-2011, 10:35 AM

Where's Mimi and her stories? Hope all is well with her?

HejiraNYC · #**424** 10-12-2011, 10:35 AM

I have just returned from my trip to SF and I am totally exhausted! I knew it was going to be an intense, tiring period, but I suppose nothing could have girded me for the reality of barely sleeping and dealing with the elements for two full days. But that being said, it was sooo worth it! Although nothing, and I mean nothing will ever top the epic Wiltern show, I would say that Stevie's best show ever could be culled, piece by piece, from the two Fillmore shows. Although the setlist was identical both nights, for some reason it felt like two decidedly different shows. Saturday night was probably the more "stock" show of the two, but featured some of the best live vocals I have heard from her in ages. Sunday night was definitely the wilder of the two. Perhaps it had something to do with the feathers in her hair (Lori had feathers too!), or maybe the way she was selling the garment during "Moonlight," but there was definitely a spirit of rejuvenation and accomplishment on Sunday night- almost as if she was thrilled to be ticking something else off of her bucket list. It could also have something to do with the fact that the heat was stifling inside of the venue and I saw something I had never seen before in my life: a bead of sweat trickling down from her forehead to the inside corner of her left eye. After Stevie quipped that the AC must have been broken, almost as if by magic, a strong gust of cool air immediately swept through the hall. It was that kind of night. I should also mention that the performance of "Soldiers Angel" was particularly intense Sunday night- so intense that Stevie actually stood hunched over at the end covering her eyes for at least 10 seconds; she was really feeling the song and was obviously moved to tears. Perhaps it was the fact that service members were in attendance in uniform (it was Fleet Week after all).

In a nutshell, this experience was so gratifying for me as a lifelong fan of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie especially. There was no grading on a curve here- this was an artist at the height of her powers as a performer. This was really Stevie unleashed in the best possible way- the crowd was rapturous to say the least, and Stevie was clearly loving every second of it.

I should also mention the great people that I hung out with on those two very long days in line- Grace, Amy, Anna, Emily, Stephanie, Sarah, Sarah's dad and many, many others. The weather could have been warmer. But otherwise I wouldn't have changed a thing about the whole experience. I would do it all over again in a second.

jkmaletic · #**425** 10-12-2011, 10:51 AM

Sounds like you all were a part of a very good dream, yet it was real. Glad it was such a great experience and worth the wait.

Jamie

RockAlot · #**426** 10-12-2011, 11:37 AM

My buddy Dan and his daughter Sarah, Dan is from my part of town and he is as devoted as they come, mush more then I am thats for sure!! I missed meeting up with him as I got there when the doors opened at 7:00, however I did see him the entire time right up on the stage below Miss Nicks. He informs me he is still speachless~!~
I'm happy to see Sarah made it with him! Truely a magical night for everyone!

britt0308 · #**427** 10-12-2011, 12:40 PM

HejiraNYC thank you so much for sharing your story, it sounds like an amazing and moving experience to have been there. I am so happy for you!

On another note, I know this may be greedy but if anyone has audio from Sunday's show please post! The full set, like the audio from Saturday's that is posted was a special treat for those of us who could not attend.

fringed n fab · #**428** 10-12-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I have just returned from my trip to SF and I am totally exhausted! I knew it was going to be an intense, tiring period, but I suppose nothing could have girded me for the reality of barely sleeping and dealing with the elements for two full days. But that being said, it was sooo worth it! Although nothing, and I mean nothing will ever top the epic Wiltern show, I would say that Stevie's best show ever could be culled, piece by piece, from the two Fillmore shows. Although the setlist was identical both nights, for some reason it felt like two decidedly different shows. Saturday night was probably the more "stock" show of the two, but featured some of the best live vocals I have heard from her in ages. Sunday night was definitely the wilder of the two. Perhaps it had something to do with the feathers in her hair (Lori had feathers too!), or maybe the way she was selling the garment during "Moonlight," but there was definitely a spirit of rejuvenation and accomplishment on Sunday night- almost as if she was thrilled to be ticking something else off of her bucket list. It could also have something to do with the fact that the heat was stifling inside of the venue and I saw something I had never seen before in my life: a bead of sweat trickling down from her forehead to the inside corner of her left eye. After Stevie quipped that the AC must have been broken, almost as if by magic, a strong gust of cool air immediately swept through the hall. It was that kind of night. I should also mention that the performance of "Soldiers Angel" was particularly intense Sunday night- so intense that Stevie actually stood hunched over at the end covering her eyes for at least 10 seconds; she was really feeling the song and was obviously moved to tears. Perhaps it was the fact that service members were in attendance in uniform (it was Fleet Week after all).

In a nutshell, this experience was so gratifying for me as a lifelong fan of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie especially. There was no grading on a curve here- this was an artist at the height of her powers as a performer. This was really Stevie unleashed in the best possible way- the crowd was rapturous to say the least, and Stevie was clearly loving every second of it.

I should also mention the great people that I hung out with on those two very long days in line- Grace, Amy, Anna, Emily, Stephanie, Sarah, Sarah's dad and many, many others. The weather could have been warmer. But otherwise I wouldn't have changed a thing about the whole experience. I would do it all over again in a second.

Sounds like they were right on top of that then? I've always felt she loves her some AC. Or could be that if you're saying it was cool outside maybe they hadn't ran it at all, until she mentioned something. All in all sounds like 2 great shows. My last memorable one where I felt she was in top form, was on the Gold Dust Tour in Cincinnati 2005. People were even commenting as we were leaving the venue.

RockAlot · #**429** 10-12-2011, 01:02 PM

It was also very warm on Sat. night, at some point had to take the l/s dress shirt off. Also noticed it was a bit dusty, we all know how Stevie frowns on the dust. The venue is old and looked like the chandelier right above me was dusty and you could see it floating in the spot lights....however that did not bother me one bit!

Syrah · #**430** 10-12-2011, 03:12 PM

Well I finally took the plunge and signed up for the infamous Ledge haha. Sarah here...I know many of you know me! My Dad and I were at both shows and had a wonderful time with all of you ledgies, you guys made the day fly by and it was great getting to know all of you: Ed, Grace, Anna, Annita, Dawn, Mimi, and Amy ( i think all of you are on here?)! And of course the ones we already know...Curtis, Emily, Steven and Rick! I cannot wait to see you all again!

Syrah · #**431** 10-12-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I have just returned from my trip to SF and I am totally exhausted! I knew it was going to be an intense, tiring period, but I suppose nothing could have girded me for the reality of barely sleeping and dealing with the elements for two full days. But that being said, it was sooo worth it! Although nothing, and I mean nothing will ever top the epic Wiltern show, I would say that Stevie's best show ever could be culled, piece by piece, from the two Fillmore shows. Although the setlist was identical both nights, for some reason it felt like two decidedly different shows. Saturday night was probably the more "stock" show of the two, but featured some of the best live vocals I have heard from her in ages. Sunday night was definitely the wilder of the two. Perhaps it had something to do with the feathers in her hair (Lori had feathers too!), or maybe the way she was selling the garment during "Moonlight," but there was definitely a spirit of rejuvenation and accomplishment on Sunday night- almost as if she was thrilled to be ticking something else off of her bucket list. It could also have something to do with the fact that the heat was stifling inside of the venue and I saw something I had never seen before in my life: a bead of sweat trickling down from her forehead to the inside corner of her left eye. After Stevie quipped that the AC must have been broken, almost as if by magic, a strong gust of cool air immediately swept through the hall. It was that kind of night. I should also mention that the performance of "Soldiers Angel" was particularly intense Sunday night- so intense that Stevie actually stood hunched over at the end covering her eyes for at least 10 seconds; she was really feeling the song and was obviously moved to tears. Perhaps it was the fact that service members were in attendance in uniform (it was Fleet Week after all).

In a nutshell, this experience was so gratifying for me as a lifelong fan of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie especially. There was no grading on a curve here- this was an artist at the height of her powers as a performer. This was really Stevie unleashed in the best possible way- the crowd was rapturous to say the least, and Stevie was clearly loving every second of it.

I should also mention the great people that I hung out with on those two very long days in line- Grace, Amy, Anna, Emily, Stephanie, Sarah, Sarah's dad and many, many others. The weather could have been warmer. But otherwise I wouldn't have changed a thing about the whole experience. I would do it all over again in a second.

I've always loved reading your reviews. It was great being in line next to you and up in the front row with you both nights. You hit the nail on the head...Wiltern was hands down the best Stevie show I've ever been to....but The Fillmore shows come in a close second for me. Just because with the Wiltern it was the anticipation of hearing the new songs for the first time and I think she absolutely killed it that night!

Syrah · #**432** 10-12-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RockAlot

My buddy Dan and his daughter Sarah, Dan is from my part of town and he is as devoted as they come, mush more then I am thats for sure!! I missed meeting up with him as I got there when the doors opened at 7:00, however I did see him the entire time right up on the stage below Miss Nicks. He informs me he is still speachless~!~
I'm happy to see Sarah made it with him! Truely a magical night for everyone!

I read my Dad your email on the way home the other day. You are such a crack up LOL!

Hope to spend more time with you one of these days, you'll have to come and camp out with us if there is ever another general admission show!

GarboSpeaks! · #**433** 10-12-2011, 03:38 PM

Yea, Sara...you are here. Mostly we don't bite. I LOVE seeing you and your dad at shows. Such nice people. I can not get over the amount of nice people met at shows. Now that you are here, I've got t get you the few pics I have from Wilt & SF w/ you and/or your Dad in them (Dan right??)

Syrah · #**434** 10-12-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GarboSpeaks!

Yea, Sara...you are here. Mostly we don't bite. I LOVE seeing you and your dad at shows. Such nice people. I can not get over the amount of nice people met at shows. Now that you are here, I've got t get you the few pics I have from Wilt & SF w/ you and/or your Dad in them (Dan right??)

Hey Annita! email me whatever you would like to share

I'll PM you my email addy! It was so nice to see you again too! Yes, my dads name is Dan!

RockAlot · #**435** 10-12-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Syrah

I read my Dad your email on the way home the other day. You are such a crack up LOL!

Hope to spend more time with you one of these days, you'll have to come and camp out with us if there is ever another general admission show!

Hey Sarah!!

Welcome to the room, you had to see that one coming!! So happy to see you here....any chance you can get youre Dad to tag along!?!?

I was sooo bummed I missed you guys, I looked when I got there but didnt see you guys in line. OK, next time I'll camp out with you guys, I just need to bite the bullet and do it!!

Awesome show huh?!?! For me it was (almost) up there with the Wiltern show, almost! Again, happy to see you here, and welcome!!