Beacon Theater tonight

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by Spacedog2

I was in the front row on the extreme right during the Edge walk, and I can attest to the incident as well. Although I didn't actually see it happen because it involved someone in the 2nd or 3rd row, people around me told me after the fact that someone tried to forcefully push his way past others in an effort to get to Stevie. I saw Stevie look a bit perplexed and teeter forward a little while her assistant pulled her back. Then she started to chide the person causing the ruckus, and told him or her to "STOP" quite directly. Of course, by the time she got to me, the incident was still fresh, and so she was quite distracted and I couldn't even say anything to her. I really wanted to just tell her that I admire her courage coming out on tour so soon after a personal tragedy and that I wished her and her family the best. Sigh, oh well...

Although that incident was jarring enough, it seemed Stevie was in good spirits about it at the very end after "Love Is." She did her little bows and walked up to the front of the stage, and then gave a side glance over to my end of the stage to whomever caused the incident. She did this cute little mock-chiding point-and-stare, and then shadowboxed with her hands for a second or two. It was adorable lol.

You must have been right near me! Wonder if we met? I was the brown haired girl in a strapless navy dress. Apologies if I know you--I'm terrible at keeping track of Ledge names.

I was, incidentally, right in the thick of it. The guy had been extremely loud all through the show, and wound up right next to me for the edge walk. As Stevie was taking my hand, he grabbed her fairly aggressively. She flinched, but kept moving. He kept frantically grabbing for her, and in the process, hit me in the face with his left arm, which Stevie saw. She looked very concerned, told him to get back, and looked back at me and my friend to ask if we were okay. She did lose focus on the next few people, and I'm so sorry it shook out that way.

Later (right before bows, I think?) she came back over, pointed at me, and did a cute little dance, mock boxing. It was insanely cool, and made getting hit completely worth it.

[Spacedog2]

Hiya mezzo! I don't think we met. I don't really post much on here and don't know Ledgie names. I was the really tall guy in a short-sleeved black button-down shirt. I was in the front row at the very corner next to the speaker.

Yeah, it was totally pervy. I'm not sure there was a sexual component to it based on what the people around me were saying, but it was still really weird. People are strange.

That was my first Edge walk though, and I have to say it IS funny when you are in the front row and Stevie reaches over you to shake the hands of the people in back of you. I'm pretty tall and I had to crouch to avoid her bosom coming at my head!

Did anybody stay for the after-show? People with special passes were collecting on the left side of the theater after the crowd milled out, but I have no idea what for or why. They were nearly all women, which makes me think it was some sort of event for a woman's organization.

[WildHearted]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

You must have been right near me! Wonder if we met? I was the brown haired girl in a strapless navy dress. Apologies if I know you--I'm terrible at keeping track of Ledge names.

I was, incidentally, right in the thick of it. The guy had been extremely loud all through the show, and wound up right next to me for the edge walk. As Stevie was taking my hand, he grabbed her fairly aggressively. She flinched, but kept moving. He kept frantically grabbing for her, and in the process, hit me in the face with his left arm, which Stevie saw. She looked very concerned, told him to get back, and looked back at me and my friend to ask if we were okay. She did lose focus on the next few people, and I'm so sorry it shook out that way.

Later (right before bows, I think?) she came back over, pointed at me, and did a cute little dance, mock boxing. It was insanely cool, and made getting hit completely worth it.

I don't understand people sometimes.... I'm so sorry that happened to you! It seems that Stevie was sorry too - what a great little moment the two of you had.

[mezzoforte]

Originally Posted by Spacedog2

Hiya mezzo! I don't think we met. I don't really post much on here and don't know Ledgie names. I was the really tall guy in a short-sleeved black button-down shirt. I was in the front row at the very corner next to the speaker.

Yeah, it was totally pervy. I'm not sure there was a sexual component to it based on what the people around me were saying, but it was still really weird. People are strange.

That was my first Edge walk though, and I have to say it IS funny when you are in the front row and Stevie reaches over you to shake the hands of the people in back of you. I'm pretty tall and I had to crouch to avoid her bosom coming at my head!

Did anybody stay for the after-show? People with special passes were collecting on the left side of the theater after the crowd milled out, but I have no idea what for or why. They were nearly all women, which makes me think it was some sort of event for a woman's organization.

Those were Stevie's guests, or people who had backstage passes from the band. Happens after every show.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by jkmaletic

EXACTLY. I'd probably punch anyone that tried that **** with her in front of me. And the arm-rubbing? Totally pervy!

Cute that she mock-punched at the very end. At least she took it in stride.

Jamie

I agree .The idiot should of gotten floored .He was probably loaded.Yes that arm rubbing makes me sick in the stomach.

I hope somebody videoed when she did the mock-punching bit.I would love the hear her make a comment saying "If you try that again .I will knock you out".

[FM77]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Those were Stevie's guests, or people who had backstage passes from the band. Happens after every show.

There were only a few that were Stevie's guests. Some were waiting for Waddy and other band members. We sat in the same row as Sandra Bernhardt and all in the 6th row center went backstage but we were not in the same group.

There weren't many people backstage at all.

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Later (right before bows, I think?) she came back over, pointed at me, and did a cute little dance, mock boxing. It was insanely cool, and made getting hit completely worth it.

Grace, this made me laugh!

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Later (right before bows, I think?) she came back over, pointed at me, and did a cute little dance, mock boxing. It was insanely cool, and made getting hit completely worth it.

Grace, this made me laugh!

[Keith]

Originally Posted by JohnL

Hey there Keith...its great to hear from you. I am glad you got to see this tour. I am seeing her in Lauderdale but with Rod Stewart so not as excited about it. Have a great time in the Show Me State. Made me a little home sick hearing that. LOL

Hey John. I'm with my family in the Ozarks - one of the best things about Missouri. I hope all is well.

I know seeing Stevie with Rod is not quite the same as Ms. Nicks solo.. I saw the NYC show last year and Stevie was still very good. However, the audience was probably 3:1 in favor of Rod, Stevie's setlist is about an hour or so, and it should be interesting to see how her setlist will play out. She will do the Mac 4 (Dreams, Landslide, GDW, and iannon) and her solo gems (Stand Back, Edge) - which leaves about 3 or 4 other songs. I hope she plays Moonlight, Ghosts are Gone, Annabel Lee, and For What Its Worth. She could probably squeeze in a couple of more tracks if she gets rid of the long extended openings to Rhiannon and Edge. Enjoy.. I'll be seeing the Stevie/Rod show in DC later this month..

And a few more thoughts about the Beacon... which I'm still enjoying the afterglow..

The Beacon Theater is a gorgeous venue.. too beautiful. I also enjoyed the Upper West Side area.. I usually hang out midtown or in the villages when I visit NYC, but will have to visit the Upper West Side when I return to the city. I had wonderful scallops at the Citrus bar and grille located at 75th and Amsterdam.. I was sitting outside eating when I saw Stevie's limo go by (i think).

People were right about Stevie being chatty... she had me laughing a few times with some of her comments.. she mentioned how when she met Sharon back in 1978 and Sharon delivered a piano to her door a few days after (if I remember correctly.. interesting)

The band was so tight and rocking. Stevie's voice was amazing, and Love Is was simply magic.. I have seen her do this song a few times but this was by far the best emotional version of this song.. she totally poured her heart into this version.

I hope a "boot" pops up of this show.. The theater had terrfic acoustics and I'm sure it made for a great sounding capture.. really a terrific show.

I also thought it was cool how Stevie kept saying how much she appreciated us coming out to see her and when she said "please come back and see me.." she needs us.

Thanks Stevie for continuing to tour.. as we are all getting older..