Stevie Summer Tour: Will She Perform NEW Material?

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Stevie likes to rehearse for 3 months for her tours. And then she always plays the same things. With the tour starting in less than a month and there have been no tour rehearsal's, do you honestly think her songset will change at all?

Why yes, I do. And I intend to be there to hear it and tell you guys all about it.

[Meowi]

I dont think she'll perform any songs, maybe a mention though-

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Stevie likes to rehearse for 3 months for her tours. And then she always plays the same things. With the tour starting in less than a month and there have been no tour rehearsal's, do you honestly think her songset will change at all?

Heh... point taken! I'm changing my vote to "Hell No!"

[Nikolaj]

I voted YES and I mean specifically for her first West Coast dates, to see if it sparks interest in her getting any more bookings by not doing her standard show. I think if even non-capacity crowds leave enthused, especially by 2 new showstoppers- 3 would be better-, it may help her get some more dates. Some 'circuit' (if that term still even exists, for a chain of sheds with common investors in various states)- the Westbury Music Fair in NY and the old Oakdale in CT, were 2, years ago that come to mind) --meaning, a small group of investors may take a chance and book a dozen shows of a revitalized Stevie in smaller venues they deal with. It doesn't look like a major promoter is involved, as of yet.
If crowds keep being smallish, as they were getting to be on her last solo tour, ticket prices are still too high, by the time she gets to Atlantic City NJ and the MGM Grand in CT, I think she could cut the new songs, why bother, she only got 5 dates out of the whole thing, and any new songs could be gone.
Something's changed now in Stevieland, when she can't get more than 5 dates booked, after all the time passed since the first dates were announced. But this is a cautious summer, booking-wise.
Another singer I like had 17 dates, most very successful, but the star also dropped the high asking price considerably, negotiated on the gate, and so most ticket prices were $50 less for top seats in many cities than had been on previous tours. This singer went all out with an entirely new, and expensive show with a huge band, and studied voice for months retraining the pipes, before hiring the band, and by opening night, was singing better than in a dozen years. Then, the singer stopped after 17 dates, had well more than a dozen glowing reviews and great word of mouth, and now is slowly booking dates for August and September, only 4 so far. But that's still 21 dates total, to SN's five. And their first dates were announced at about the same time. My guess is the major difference is that SN hasn't come down on her price.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by Meowi

I dont think she'll perform any songs, maybe a mention though-

Matt, if she's not gonna sing onstage, do you think she'll sit in a comfortable chair and read us some old fashioned fairy tales? Or maybe do a one hour question and answer session?

[Nikolaj]

It occurs to me that Stevie likely may be in magnificent voice on these upcoming dates, having sung and resung the songs for her new album, and singing regularly as she has been for several months in the studio. Her voice is likely to very strong, the more you use it, the better it is, I believe. And you know she's been wanting to have the upcoming album showcase her in great voice, so I think she should be ready to really impress everyone in a huge way. She's all broken in!

[Meowi]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Matt, if she's not gonna sing onstage, do you think she'll sit in a comfortable chair and read us some old fashioned fairy tales? Or maybe do a one hour question and answer session?

she can make us some of her mexican dip...

[Stevie's~Prince]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Matt, if she's not gonna sing onstage, do you think she'll sit in a comfortable chair and read us some old fashioned fairy tales? Or maybe do a one hour question and answer session?

She may show us the singing fish

[TrueFaith77]

Wow. Saturday morning and the "yes"s are winning! i'm amazed. Some compelling arguments. The only thing that actually does make me think she MIGHT be doing material IS the few tour dates. As if it were a testing-the-waters tour. But on the other hand, I really don't know anything about that stuff.

[RockAlot]

I went with no, its out of her comfort zone. On the other hand, this isnt a full on tour (not yet) just a few shows here and there. I'm hoping for 1 new song, but I learned long ago not to get my hopes up...

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by Stevie's~Prince

She may show us the singing fish

Hahaha,she can do a duet with it doing Leather and Lace.LOL.....

[nailatixela]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Hahaha,she can do a duet with it doing Leather and Lace.LOL.....

Or fishnet and lace.

[Musicman408]

I'm HOPING for yes- but I voted for no!

[Ghost_Tracker]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Thought this would make for fun speculation. Stevie is recording a new album. At least 6-7 tracks have been written and the music recorded (if not vocals). Stevie is going on tour this August, potentially waaaay before any new material is actually released (couldn't hurt to drop a single, Stevie!). So, will she use this upcoming tour to test out, and get fans familiar with, new material that is intended for the new album???

....... ......... HA!


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[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Tracker

....... ......... HA!


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