After seeing Lindsey Live, will you see Stevie???

DJM · #1 04-05-2007, 07:33 PM

I've seen Lindsey a few times over the last few months. He's been so great in concert that i'm having a really hard time trying to convince myself to see Stevie on her tour. I just think she'll be so boring after him. He really gives a great show. AFter reading a few threads saying that she really isn't into writing any new stuff, will she really be into giving everyone a good show? It seems to me that Lindsey is almost starting a new career going solo and she is on the tail end of hers. In fact, i haven't even gone out and purchased the new 'best of' collection yet. it's just the same old stuff with her. i'm bored with Stevie now. Is there anyone who can convince me to go see her on her upcoming tour?

DESTINYRU!ES · #2 04-05-2007, 08:56 PM

I wish I could help you be re-inspired by stevie but what you just said basically fits my mood as well. This is only my opinion but Stevie can't possibly be as dynamic as the show Lindsey puts out. Please don't attack me on that.

Sarah · #3 04-05-2007, 09:20 PM

I've been completely uninterested in Stevie's solo career for quite some time now. I was super excited when TISL was coming out, then I got the record and was totally disappointed. Sorry to say it. Ever since then.. no thanks. I like her with FM, but even that is getting tired.

Nico · #4 04-05-2007, 09:29 PM

I really like Stevie and would be interested in seeing her in concert sometime for sure. I saw her with Tom Petty, but she really wasn't the attraction for me then. Unfortunately, as long as Lindsey is touring at the same time as Stevie, I'm apt to choose him in a heartbeat because he is just effing INCREDIBLE in concert and I absolutely love everything about him at the moment- even the snooty interview comments have my heart. I think he's untouchable and I believe his shows in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh were the best concerts I have ever seen by anyone. Bar none. I love Lindsey.

Regina · #5 04-05-2007, 09:30 PM

Well, they are two different people, with two different views on their artistry, and fans who love them both have a little reconciling to do. You kind of have to balance what you love most about Stevie and/or Lindsey and what your personal expectations are when you go to their concerts. I wouldn't necessarily go in comparing them to each other, though, because that's always a losing battle.

Right now, Lindsey is putting on such fabulous, original and dynamic shows that the thought of seeing Stevie do the same set list again is not looking too tempting. I will point out, though, that this Ledge--up until SYW, I guess, was very frustrated with Lindsey. There was no new stuff...just a lot of behind the scenes talk about something being so many percent done and rumours of release dates for Gift of Screws, etc. During that period of time, Stevie came out with the box set and toured for it...then TISL...and toured behind that...and even after SYW, she toured again with Don Henley...so, she's been getting out there and, in a sense, we are "spoiled" because of it.

And I'm not saying it's right or wrong. Again, it's a decision you have to make yourself. I know that when she was doing the Gold Dust tour--post-Henley, I went to the two shows at the Borgata and I knew what the set list was. There are a whole handful of songs on there that I kind of sick of, and another couple I downright hate...but as I was walking into the place, I was still feeling thrilled over the prospect of seeing her because there is something about seeing her live that just brings out the reason why you loved her in the first place. And she thoroughly has the power to take an old, "tired" song that you think you will despise and inject some new meaning into it. That's just part of her magic as a performer.

I still have difficulties with the prospect of hearing my 9000th version of Landslide and Stop Dragging--YUCK. I truly wish whatever issues/misconceptions she has about doing new material (or, at least, pulling out some of her own, older stuff that hasn't been done live before) could be pushed aside so she could take the chances Lindsey is taking. But, even as it stands now, I know full well that I'll walk into the venue excited and walk out happy because during the evening she will do something that will restore my faith.

Will they be like Lindsey's shows? Not a chance. But I don't expect them to be. I'm just going to get my dose of Stevie.

markolas · #6 04-05-2007, 09:41 PM

I saw Lindsey in Austin, and I have never seen Stevie or FM. So I think I may go see Stevie in Houston just because I've never seen her before, but I'm not expecting much. If I'd already seen her, maybe I'd feel differently.

BTFLCHLD · #7 04-05-2007, 10:28 PM

I have had the pleasure of seeing Lindsey and will again. I do plan on seeing Stevie with Chris. I do enjoy both of their shows and those of FM. If Lindsey and Stevie performed the same night at seperate venues, I would see Lindsey's show. If Lindsey and Stevie could be in two places at one time and then given the choice of three shows, I would see FM. Hmmm...in reading that last statement, I am half-tempted to insert < Lindsey >

I am of no help.

SNLB · #8 04-05-2007, 10:40 PM

I have seen Lindsey four times since he started touring for Under The Skin. Each of the four times I walked out of the venue totally satisfied. Knowing much of the show is just Lindsey and his guitar doesn't exactly excite me when it comes to a concert, but somehow the Under The Skin songs translate fabulously live....and I love the album! If I can talk my friend into it, I will be going to see him a fifth time in June. This is my first time seeing him solo as I didn't get to see him on the Out Of The Cradle tour. I really thought I'd only get to see him ONCE this time around, but things have worked out well for me to see him FOUR times. I feel so fortunate. I have taken two different friends to see Lindsey and both of them thought he was incredible.

I will be going to see Stevie at The Greek Theatre next month with the same friend who I took to see Lindsey solo. She has seen Fleetwood Mac with me a couple of times, and Lindsey. Now it will be interesting to see what she thinks of Stevie as a solo performer. I haven't seen Stevie live since, I think, 1989. I did buy Crystal Visions and was listening to it today at work. Man, I just got lost in the music while I was working (hey, it beats listening to nearby co workers yak all day long!). Then, I put the DVD in when I got home and it's like I fall in love with her all over again.

I do understand what people are saying here, though. I was a little disappointed in Trouble In Shangri La. Musically, twenty years ago, I would have taken Stevie over Lindsey in a heartbeat (even though I loved him back then too), but nowadays, I think it's the opposite. I almost feel bad about feeling this way, because I have always thought of Stevie Nicks as one of my all time favorites. And she is. So, it will be interesting to see how I like her concert. I am looking forward to seeing her, that's for sure, but I think I do find Lindsey much more interesting musically.

DavidMn · #9 04-05-2007, 10:45 PM

No. I've been able to go to more shows for less money, plus, like people have already said, he's very entertaining!

henryscutter · #10 04-05-2007, 11:32 PM

Hells yeah- lindsey is ok, but Stevie rocks

Johnny Stew · #11 04-06-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Regina

I truly wish whatever issues/misconceptions she has about doing new material (or, at least, pulling out some of her own, older stuff that hasn't been done live before) could be pushed aside so she could take the chances Lindsey is taking.

I'm not saying Stevie should rest on her laurels... and I'm certainly not belittling what Lindsey is currently doing... but fans tend to (or at least seem to) forget sometimes that this is only Lindsey's second solo tour in the 26 years since his first solo album.
So of course it's going to seem like he's taking more chances, since it's all still so fresh and "new."

This is going to be a really goofy comparison, but I was watching a Simpsons episode the other day, and Lisa said that "Itchy And Scratchy" was "still a great show, but after so many years the characters just lose their impact."

I think Stevie still puts on a great show, but maybe she, too, has lost some of her impact. Or at least certain songs have, because fans are so familiar with them now.

SteveMacD · #12 04-06-2007, 01:08 AM

Damnit, the only member of the band I'm jonesing to see right now is John McVie.

shackin'up · #13 04-06-2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

.and I'm certainly not belittling what Lindsey is currently doing... but fans tend to (or at least seem to) forget sometimes that this is only Lindsey's second solo tour in the 26 years since his first solo album.
So of course it's going to seem like he's taking more chances, since it's all still so fresh and "new."

Sorry Johnny. The fact that it is his second solo tour makes it SEEM like he's taking more chances???

I guess you don't pay attention enough to what he's doing and HOW he does it dude, because that remark can only be read one way: you ARE belittling what he's currently doing.

danax6 · #14 04-06-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shackin'up

Sorry Johnny. The fact that it is his second solo tour makes it SEEM like he's taking more chances???

I guess you don't pay attention enough to what he's doing and HOW he does it dude, because that remark can only be read one way: you ARE belittling what he's currently doing.

Hm, it's a little of both. Yes, he's 'taking more chances' but also, yes, Stevie's lost her impact a little because she has been touring extensively her entire career and pretty much done all the songs a million times and therefore Lindsey's tour right now is fresher and maybe a little more exciting.

I can't help you out here DJM, since I still had a craving to see Stevie after I saw Lindsey last October, but I guess that's mainly because I had never seen Stevie solo before. And she still made an impact on me.

shackin'up · #15 04-06-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by danax6

Hm, it's a little of both. Yes, he's 'taking more chances' but also, yes, Stevie's lost her impact a little because she has been touring extensively her entire career and pretty much done all the songs a million times and therefore Lindsey's tour right now is fresher and maybe a little more exciting.

I can't help you out here DJM, since I still had a craving to see Stevie after I saw Lindsey last October, but I guess that's mainly because I had never seen Stevie solo before. And she still made an impact on me.

Let's be fair: Lindsey plays songs he's done a thousand times before too. I'm really convinced that those songs were given back life through the new arrangements and impressive inner drive that guides the performances. Ofcourse he's fresh in solotouring. But the difference in Stevie's and his shows are basicly that his' are about renewal and hers are about underlining the legacy. To each their own, but I very much see more life in the first one.