What was you most memorable Stevie show/shows that you attended?

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by David

I....my ears ring & ring & can't distinguish the initial sound from the reverb & it all becomes a mishmash in my head--like hearing four concerts simultaneously.

No, that's just the "voices" in your head.

[Richard B]

The Wild Heart Tour - Oakland, CA - 10/4/1983

My first concert, let alone first Stevie show. I was so young. 5th Row, Center stage. Joe Walsh opened, Stevie rocked. This sealed my Nicks fandom. I decided that night that Stevie Nicks is the most amazing performer. Ever. I was glued and she had 15,000 people in the palm of her hand.

I will never forget.

[David]

Originally Posted by Richard B

The Wild Heart Tour - Oakland, CA - 10/4/1983

richard, I know you have the unreleased full recording of that gig that was supposed to be broadcast on radio. Release it now!!

[David]

Originally Posted by chiliD

No, that's just the "voices" in your head.

I'm in trouble because the voices in my head have laryngitis.

but don't you agree with me on the aural preferability of dry signals in a large echoey hall?

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I got a full view of her cleavage/breasts.
I mean a full view! I was inches away from them!

oh yes...i had a similar experience with those milky-white beauties in vegas!
check this shot from the rafters!

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by David

I'm in trouble because the voices in my head have laryngitis.

but don't you agree with me on the aural preferability of dry signals in a large echoey hall?

It's not so much agreeing on a preference, but a "rule of thumb" for sound engineers (one of the rare things I remember from my four semesters during my "Record & Sound Production" major at GW College back in the late 70's), the more reflective sound in a particular room (or arena, etc), the less "effects" are necessary.

[SapphireSister]

Most memorable Stevie shows? The first of course would be the night I met Stevie, July 17, 2003 in Anaheim, CA at The Arrowhead Pond. I had been to about 5 SYW shows prior to this and had a couple of chances to meet her backstage but things didn't work out since apparently I had the "wrong" type of pass. But this night I knew I had the right one! (MG which is meet and greet). I bought my tickets 2 days before the show and ended up with 5th row center. I got there early and flirted with security because of course I wanted to be standing directly in front of the stage and they usually only let the first row. Well it worked! To be honest I don't remember a whole lot of the show because I knew it was only a matter of time before I'd be meeting her. The only thing I remember clearly about this show is having to go the bathroom so bad but not wanting to lose my place in front of the stage but I didn't have a choice. I went during Landslide b/c at that point I couldn't hold it any longer. On my way up I made sure to wink at the security guard so he'd let me have my place back up front. I kept saying to myself, who pees during Landslide? lol

The second most memorable show would be May 14, 2005 at Cesar's Palace. This was my first Stevie solo show and I flew to Vegas specifically for the show. I bought my tickets through a broker ($425 a piece) and was slightly disappointed with them. They were 8th row on the side, not nearly as close as most of my SYW shows but I was with someone else who was perfectly happy so I didn't want to make a big deal. Now here's the thing - at this point I had no idea what The Edge walk was and no clue they let people rush the stage so I assumed I'd be in my seats the whole show and tried to enjoy it. I also wasn't on any boards at this time so I didn't know the set list. I was on my feet from the moment she came out and was also wearing high heels and at some point had taken them off because my feet were killing me. After Fall from Grace I hear someone behind me say, "It's time, run to the stage" and I didn't think twice. Without my shoes I pushed everyone out of my way and dashed to the front of the stage. I ended up standing directly in front of her (and this is quite an accomplishment considering I came all the way from the 8th row back on the side). The next thing I know How Still My Love starts and I'm in total shock! Not only is this one of my favorite live songs and I had no idea she'd be doing it (since she hadn't' done it in years) but I was standing directly in front of her! The rest of the night was a bit of a pain in the ass with all the pushing but I held my own and even got a 2 handed shake! I'll never forget those eyes
Beauty and the Beast was the next surprise because it's one of my top 3 Stevie songs and again I had no idea she'd bring it back. It's a night I'll never forget. It's also because of that show I discovered The Ledge. I was in search of a DVD of the show and did a search on Google and found this place!

[David]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

Most memorable Stevie shows? The first of course would be the night I met Stevie, July 17, 2003 in Anaheim, CA at The Arrowhead Pond.

do you realize that we probably stood within breathing distance of each other?

Do you remember a short, dumpy, tremendously overweight guy with bad breath?

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by David

do you realize that we probably stood within breathing distance of each other?

Do you remember a short, dumpy, tremendously overweight guy with bad breath?

That was YOUR breath?? PUTRID . How could anyone forget that? I could barely focus on the show. I think it even affected Stevie's performance that night .

I do remember talking to a guy but he was there with his Mom so I don't think it was you.

[David]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

That was YOUR breath?? PUTRID . How could anyone forget that? I could barely focus on the show. I think it even affected Stevie's performance that night .

I'm sorry!! I have gastrointestinal distress!

I do remember talking to a guy but he was there with his Mom so I don't think it was you.

No, that wasn't me. My mom wouldn't be caught dead at a fleetwood mac concert--or any rock concert. She'd as soon hammer rusty nails in her feet.

Wonder who that was you saw ...?

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by David

Wonder who that was you saw ...?

Well, it wasn't me...I was way in the back and UP...by that goofy DUCK sign...no, wait...I think I was even higher than that...well, DEFINITELY "higher" {nudge, nudge, wink, wink}

[David]

Originally Posted by chiliD

Well, it wasn't me...I was way in the back and UP...by that goofy DUCK sign...no, wait...I think I was even higher than that...well, DEFINITELY "higher" {nudge, nudge, wink, wink}

See, you should have checked Ticketmaster that morning & you would have seen those front-row seats!

I was just casually checking Ticketmaster, & I reloaded 2 or 3 times, & front-row seats appeared, like about 10 in the morning that day!!

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by Richard B

The Wild Heart Tour - Oakland, CA - 10/4/1983

My first concert, let alone first Stevie show. I was so young. 5th Row, Center stage. Joe Walsh opened, Stevie rocked. This sealed my Nicks fandom. I decided that night that the Stevie Nicks is the most amazing performer. Ever. I was glued and she had 15,000 people in the palm of her hand.

I will never forget.

Richard, how old are you to have gone to a WH show in '83? You posted a picture of yourself recently and you looked very young!

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

Most memorable Stevie shows? The first of course would be the night I met Stevie, July 17, 2003 in Anaheim, CA at The Arrowhead Pond. I had been to about 5 SYW shows prior to this and had a couple of chances to meet her backstage but things didn't work out since apparently I had the "wrong" type of pass. But this night I knew I had the right one! (MG which is meet and greet). I bought my tickets 2 days before the show and ended up with 5th row center. I got there early and flirted with security because of course I wanted to be standing directly in front of the stage and they usually only let the first row. Well it worked! To be honest I don't remember a whole lot of the show because I knew it was only a matter of time before I'd be meeting her. The only thing I remember clearly about this show is having to go the bathroom so bad but not wanting to lose my place in front of the stage but I didn't have a choice. I went during Landslide b/c at that point I couldn't hold it any longer. On my way up I made sure to wink at the security guard so he'd let me have my place back up front. I kept saying to myself, who pees during Landslide? lol

The second most memorable show would be May 14, 2005 at Cesar's Palace. This was my first Stevie solo show and I flew to Vegas specifically for the show. I bought my tickets through a broker ($425 a piece) and was slightly disappointed with them. They were 8th row on the side, not nearly as close as most of my SYW shows but I was with someone else who was perfectly happy so I didn't want to make a big deal. Now here's the thing - at this point I had no idea what The Edge walk was and no clue they let people rush the stage so I assumed I'd be in my seats the whole show and tried to enjoy it. I also wasn't on any boards at this time so I didn't know the set list. I was on my feet from the moment she came out and was also wearing high heels and at some point had taken them off because my feet were killing me. After Fall from Grace I hear someone behind me say, "It's time, run to the stage" and I didn't think twice. Without my shoes I pushed everyone out of my way and dashed to the front of the stage. I ended up standing directly in front of her (and this is quite an accomplishment considering I came all the way from the 8th row back on the side). The next thing I know How Still My Love starts and I'm in total shock! Not only is this one of my favorite live songs and I had no idea she'd be doing it (since she hadn't' done it in years) but I was standing directly in front of her! The rest of the night was a bit of a pain in the ass with all the pushing but I held my own and even got a 2 handed shake! I'll never forget those eyes
Beauty and the Beast was the next surprise because it's one of my top 3 Stevie songs and again I had no idea she'd bring it back. It's a night I'll never forget. It's also because of that show I discovered The Ledge. I was in search of a DVD of the show and did a search on Google and found this place!

Those were both great stories! Thanks for sharing them.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by chiliD

Well, it wasn't me...I was way in the back and UP...by that goofy DUCK sign...no, wait...I think I was even higher than that...well, DEFINITELY "higher" {nudge, nudge, wink, wink}

a little contraband eh?