Hershey Review

blinker12 · #1 06-14-2005, 01:16 PM

Hey everyone, I'll try to keep this short but I just wanted to say that I saw the Hershey show last night and it was by far the best Stevie performance I have *ever* seen.

She was so into it. From the moment she walked out, I could tell she was in a good mood and ready to have fun. She danced around, smiled and laughed all night, and never once hit a sour note. The difference between her voice now and her voice on SYW and TISL is striking; notes that she strained to hit two years ago ("TAKE me like the wind") now sound effortless.

The amount of twirling was almost out of control. She spun during: "Gold Dust Woman" (after her and Don's slow dance, he held her arm up and she spun beneath him -- reminiscent of the "Rumours" cover), "Stand Back," "Edge of Seventeen" (for at least a full minute or two) AND "So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star" (during the instrumental breaks). After the "Gold Dust" twirl she went up to the mic and said, "That was FUN!"

"Beauty and the Beast" sounded just as powerful as the Vegas boots I have heard, if not more so. My only wish was that I hadn't heard this rendition before so it could have been a surprise, but alas... I don't have enough self-control!

"Outside the Rain" gibberish was high and mighty.

I did the "Edge" rush and shook her hand, which I'd never done before. The scream on "Edge" was epic. I'm not exaggerating when I say it went way beyond the call of duty!

She looks staggeringly beautiful in the white "Edge" skirt -- very flattering, and there was a A LOT of bosom and booty shaking going on the whole show!

I've never seen her move around so much.

One weird thing I noticed was that during either "New York Minute" or "Last Worthless," Stevie put her hand up in front of Don in a playful manner and he sort of grabbed it and pulled it down, seemingly annoyed. Stevie glanced at the audience, looking slightly embarrassed, but with an, "Oh, it's just Don" look on her face.

I sat in the fourth row with Marissa (GardenStateGirlie), who was awesome. Brian (LiquidBlue5000) and Mariel (xxxmx) were also there and ready to rock. I second all those who said this is a tour not to be missed -- Don's presence seems to motivate her to perform at her absolute best.

So much for keeping this short!

StevieRox2 · #2 06-14-2005, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the review!! Stevie was a rockin hun? Don is such an a$$!

HenleyFan · #3 06-14-2005, 02:50 PM

It was during Last Worthless Evening. You misunderstood what was going on there. Usually when Don sings the line "I've been around the block a time or two" he counts out 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. on his hand. In Jones Beach and Pitts. Stevie was counting with him. Last night they finally got their little act together and Stevie did the counting and Don playfully knocked her hand down.....like saying, awww...shut up, I have not been around the block that many times. It was really cute.

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Originally Posted by blinker12

One weird thing I noticed was that during either "New York Minute" or "Last Worthless," Stevie put her hand up in front of Don in a playful manner and he sort of grabbed it and pulled it down, seemingly annoyed. Stevie glanced at the audience, looking slightly embarrassed, but with an, "Oh, it's just Don" look on her face.

blinker12 · #4 06-14-2005, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HenleyFan

It was during Last Worthless Evening. You misunderstood what was going on there. Usually when Don sings the line "I've been around the block a time or two" he counts out 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. on his hand. In Jones Beach and Pitts. Stevie was counting with him. Last night they finally got their little act together and Stevie did the counting and Don playfully knocked her hand down.....like saying, awww...shut up, I have not been around the block that many times. It was really cute.

OK, yeah, maybe I misinterpreted. It's hard to tell whether he's joking or not because he never smiles!

Amazing show, though, right?

HenleyFan · #5 06-14-2005, 03:17 PM

I have to defend my man here. Don smiles all the time. He smiled a lot last night...esp. with Waddy. They were joking around quite a bit.

It was a great show. We thought Hershey was Stevie's best performance of the three shows we saw. She was really on fire and just loving the crowd. Gold Dust Woman was just incredible.

L&M

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Originally Posted by blinker12

OK, yeah, maybe I misinterpreted. It's hard to tell whether he's joking or not because he never smiles!

Amazing show, though, right?

amber · #6 06-14-2005, 03:24 PM

Very nice review, thanks for sharing with us. I can't wait to see this sh**. Although I'm kinda scared we might be getting "worn out, been touring a long time" Stevie.

It sounds like she's doing so well, though, that it might sustain her through many shows.

skcin · #7 06-14-2005, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HenleyFan

I have to defend my man here. Don smiles all the time. He smiled a lot last night...esp. with Waddy. They were joking around quite a bit.

It was a great show. We thought Hershey was Stevie's best performance of the three shows we saw. She was really on fire and just loving the crowd. Gold Dust Woman was just incredible.

L&M

I thought he seemed pretty happy in Pittsburgh too.

I was surprised that people were saying he seems angry/annoyed/bored/whatever at other shows.

blinker12 · #8 06-14-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HenleyFan

I have to defend my man here. Don smiles all the time. He smiled a lot last night...esp. with Waddy. They were joking around quite a bit.

He did seem to loosen up considerably during Stevie's set. During "So You Wanna," he was beaming at something Stevie did. And it seems like he's happy to play along with her "Leather and Lace" shenanigans now (where she offers him the shawl).

blinker12 · #9 06-14-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Although I'm kinda scared we might be getting "worn out, been touring a long time" Stevie.

It sounds like she's doing so well, though, that it might sustain her through many shows.

I understand your fears, but yeah, we've gotta stay positive. Her band is absolutely CRACK on this tour -- maybe her best solo band ever -- and I think they will continue to inspire her.

As Brian pointed out, it's best if you can see her on a night when she's had a day off, and with a day of rest coming up (as was the case in Hershey). Then I don't think she feels the need to conserve as much energy.

strandinthewind · #10 06-14-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blinker12

I understand your fears, but yeah, we've gotta stay positive. Her band is absolutely CRACK on this tour -- maybe her best solo band ever -- and I think they will continue to inspire her.

As Brian pointed out, it's best if you can see her on a night when she's had a day off, and with a day of rest coming up (as was the case in Hershey). Then I don't think she feels the need to conserve as much energy.

- two days off and then Thurs. in Atlanta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say I am PUMPED

Also, thanks for the great review - I am glad you all had a grand time

GardenStateGirlie · #11 06-14-2005, 03:39 PM

It was great to meet you all last night

Even though she pulled a great performance, I'd have to say I enjoyed Don more last night than in Philadelphia and enjoyed Stevie more in Philadelphia than Hershey. I thought she petered out a bit halfway through her set. Her energry was nowhere near the level it was on opening night although i'm not sure what to attribute that to. Still, I loved every second of it

Kelly · #12 06-14-2005, 03:48 PM

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It was great to meet you all last night

Even though she pulled a great performance, I'd have to say I enjoyed Don more last night than in Philadelphia and enjoyed Stevie more in Philadelphia than Hershey. I thought she petered out a bit halfway through her set. Her energry was nowhere near the level it was on opening night although i'm not sure what to attribute that to. Still, I loved every second of it

Yup. I like opening night better myself. Stevie and Don were cute during LWE with the counting. I thought it was quite adorable. It will be interesting to see if Stevie keeps up the same level of energy and enthusiasm after Don leaves.

lagringader&r · #13 06-14-2005, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the review! I love her playfulness! Thanks, HenleyFan, for adding on and clearing that up. Sounds like they actually have a really good rapport going on.

Rickypt · #14 06-14-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Although I'm kinda scared we might be getting "worn out, been touring a long time" Stevie.

I've been thinking the same thing, plus songs always get cut from the list before the tour reaches the west coast.

But it's a pretty short tour, so we may have nothing to worry about.

I'm really thinking about going to Reno. If it's the last night of the tour, she might go all out.

amber · #15 06-14-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickypt

I've been thinking the same thing, plus songs always get cut from the list before the tour reaches the west coast.

But it's a pretty short tour, so we may have nothing to worry about.

I'm really thinking about going to Reno. If it's the last night of the tour, she might go all out.

Me, too. Oh, I thought Reno was before Concord...guess not. Anyway, I want to go to both...

God help me if those good seats don't open up, though. I sure will be piassed!