**SPOILER** Tonight's setlist

[elle]

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by Stephanie

are there any weeks where Rod is not in Vegas or UK to do another heart and soul leg? I really want stevie alone though. Didn't care for Rod too much.

Yes. In between June 26 and august 24, he's free

[FM77]

Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

Yes. In between June 26 and august 24, he's free

There will be no more dates with Rod. That is the official word I got at the Wiltern last night.

[PastelGravel]

Originally Posted by FM77

There will be no more dates with Rod. That is the official word I got at the Wiltern last night.

Excellent That should be positive then.

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Mick and Lindsey were sitting up in the balcony, and some people did manage to go up and say hi. I'm guessing the guy brought RAL hoping to get Stevie, but figured he might as well have Mick sign it.



I'm so glad, Amy. Ed and I were definitely thinking of our fellow New Yorkers.




I'm sure someone recorded the whole thing, but I have about half of it. I'm on a plane right now and the connection is pretty slow, but if I have decent wifi at the hotel tonight I'll put up the IYD snippet, Rhiannon, and CTF.


I was blown away by Michele’s incredibly thorough recap. My contributions are much fuzzier, a haze of euphoria. But I thought I’d throw in everything I can remember because it really was one of the best nights of my life, and definitely the most epic. Dani and I woke up at 3:15 and when we rolled back in at 3AM, we realized we’d chiffoned out for 24 hours. Literally, everything we said, thought, and did was about Stevie, from singing Moonlight probably 5 times while we waited for the sun, to cutting off our consumption of liquids after 4PM.

There were some great times in line—so many fantastic people, all as crazy as us (at least, almost—we were just 2 hours worth of waiting crazier) I was especially grateful to Eliza (S.Nicks), who was the only one to join me, Dani and Amber while it was still dark out. Also loved meeting Alicia (can’t wait to see her pics!) and seeing Becca again and getting to hang with Ed, Liam, Kim, and Lindsay (who chiffon-headed out for the cameras like you would.not.believe). And the community of crazy fans was just an awesome thing to behold as we lined up because we were all sort of in it together—one woman saw me and Amber first in line on our blankets and approvingly yelled, “HARD-CORE!” I also got a major kick out of the number of people who recognized Dani—6’2” in her boots, she was basically our mascot.

They started letting people in at 7 and we were front row center. Being that close probably had a lot to do with it, but it really felt like her aura wafted through the theater—I was ready to cry just from looking up at her mic stand. She came on for Stand Back at 8:20 after an introduction by Chris, and was going all out from that moment on. Everyone was amazed after the first two songs, and I was so glad to hear longtime fans who’ve been to dozens of concerts all say they hadn’t seen her like this in decades, if ever. The energy was just amazing throughout. It was a very long set, and her vocal and physical stamina would have been amazing even if she hadn’t just gotten over an illness. But from beginning to end she was dancing like crazy, relishing every song, and hitting notes she normally doesn’t attempt. The talk bits were great—she was really into interacting with the crowd, and seemed thrilled to get to talk about her new music.

Annabel Lee really surprised me—I’ve actually never been into the song (I know, I know), but it really translated beautifully, as all of the new songs to follow would. Ghosts Are Gone was a definite stand out—partly because expectations were low, but mainly because of her energy. She was loving it—shaking that tambo with everything in her. She also interacted with Dave more on that song than any other except CTF, and it was awesome to see her beaming as they danced around.
Soldier’s Angel was beautiful and very emotional—Lindsey was welling up at points, Stevie needed a moment as she tried to introduce her next song. Although I would normally be thrilled to see a set list without Landslide, I was kind of disappointed that they didn’t do it then—would have been gorgeous, I’m sure (this is my only slight complaint about the set list, though, and all-in-all it wildly exceeded my expectations). FWIW was also just incredible, as was FFG. I was surprised she included it, but this was a truly great version. And of course Edge! Security was understandably crazy and I was definitely taken out of the moment by the guards squeezing between us and the stage and speaking loudly on their devices, but getting to shake her hands and cry “Thank you!” was unforgettable. And Love Is—absolutely gorgeous, and probably heightened for me by Dani’s squeaky sobs.

Having had all of that amazing luck, we of course had to wait around outside and I’m so glad we did. One of the crew guys (I think? I honestly have no idea who it was) gave me one of the used drumsticks! Loved taking a picture with Sharon, who honestly could not have been sweeter—when Dani and Amber told her how they flew in for Webster, she gasped and seemed genuinely pained for them, and clasped Dani's hands. And of course, seeing Stevie pull away—she was way out of it, but grinned and waved.

Definitely couldn't have said it better myself. Love this, love you and love this night!

[EnchantedKiwi]

this is really good quality, sounds amazing, and Dani you are rockin out haha

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by FM77

There will be no more dates with Rod. That is the official word I got at the Wiltern last night.

thanks for the info. did u hear august for a tour start? thanks again.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by EnchantedKiwi

this is really good quality, sounds amazing, and Dani you are rockin out haha

Excellent performance Stevie!! I loved watching Dani and Amber dance. Watching yourselves in this classic moment must feel awesome. How many of you other Ledgies can see yourself in this video?

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by EnchantedKiwi

this is really good quality, sounds amazing, and Dani you are rockin out haha

excellent quality and performance. wonder why she's not hitting "why don't you take me home?"

[jkmaletic]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Excellent performance Stevie!! I loved watching Dani and Amber dance. Watching yourselves in this classic moment must feel awesome. How many of you other Ledgies can see yourself in this video?

At the beginning I can see my flip camera I'm holding up, lol. I didn't record the whole song. I was trying to find a happy medium for myself of getting some good clips and enjoying the show fully. I did get moonlight, love is, and the edge walk in it's entirety though.

Jamie

[Macfanforever]

I'm glad all of you that did attend .had a ball last night celebrating Stevie's birthday.
and the vid's are awesome too..Thanks for sharing.

[PastelGravel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDE2eaHBH6A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abJBbRUHytE

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by PastelGravel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDE2eaHBH6A

Cool video. Look who was right by her side snapping pictures:

[fairydust75]

Rock on Gold Dust MAMA!!! WoW... If she doesn't tour behind this album, I'm going to die. Just fall over dead. I wanna see mama rock out like this with my own two eyes...I will pay whatever it takes...to see her hopefully on the East coast. I'm so impressed and pround.

[StevieNicksfann]

Originally Posted by Richard B

Also, I am not a big fan of the song Fall From Grace, but last night it blew my head off. Amazing.

Absolutely agree with this. I can not believe it. I feel like I have stupidly missed something in this song all these years and Stevie just patiently waits for you to get it and thus keep doing it - regardless, last night was my a-ha moment that Fall From Grace is genius and HAS to stay in the set now.

Jaime - can't wait to hear Love Is

And would love to see Edge, FFG, Gold Dust Woman too