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Stevie Nicks Summer 2005 FAN REVIEWS

7/24/05 The Pond Anaheim, CA

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Stevie and Frank
WOW!!! Stevie just gets better and better every time we see her. We planned our vacation around the tour dates so that we could see the show in Anaheim. (we're from NY) I have never seen her more electric than this. I hope that they are planning a DVD or live CD from this tour. The beauty and the beast thing alone would sell it. And, lets talk about "Rock & Roll"...All we can say is that she brought the house to it's feet and rocked that place out. I am so proud not only to be named after this sweet girl, but to see her back where he belongs...At the top!!!!! Rock a little...

Tanya Nix
What can i say but.... FABULOUS!!! Stevie was/is AWESOME! I have seen her so many times now and each time is soo magickal but this night just stands out. The whole room was on fire! So many people who were singing,dancing, after seeing fleetwood and all the people there also you know who they were there to see then too. Stevie kicked butt on Fall form grace!! I tell whoever is going w/ me to watch for that one and WOW she just ROCKS IT! (and not just a little) I was leary of Zeppelins Rock n Roll being done (just as I am of anyone doing Stevie) but WOW!! STEVIE IS THE QUEEN OF ROCK!! (and that hat!!! i want one... anytime soon on sell on nicksfix?)Everyone who knows me says i am addicted and i get teased, but my boss who went w/ me says she now understands! WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER U STEVIE! After seeing the vegas show this one had more outfits and visuals and nice to see the song order was different than the list. I am trying to go to vegas again even if hubby does leave me (we had a deal no more this year for my splurge on vegas and 5th row at the pond) but i can see we are all thinking about the same thing , Stevie is just amazing!! STEVIE U MUST PUT THIS ON DVD (maybe add old videos or add songs that havent been on video prior? pleaseeee!!!) THANK YOU STEVIE! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE LIGHT THAT SHINES THROUGH THE SHINING NIGHT... JUST FABULOUS!!!!

Bonnie
Last night my sister and I went to the Arrowhead Pond to see Stevie Nicks and I have got to say she was just wonderful. We both had look back at days gone by and the many concerts we seen when Stevie was with Fleetwood Mac. We are both in our 50's and totally enjoyed the concert. Stevie you still have it all! Great concert, keep going.

Donna and Denise
My sister and I just got home from one of the most amazing shows ever! Stevie Nicks is a true talent, a goddess on the stage. We just couldn't stop raving about her all the way home! Vanessa Carlton opened the show, and what a great talent as well. Tough to hold your own with Stevie coming up, but Vanessa did a great job! We'll be looking for her to fill her own arena soon, and we'll be there. Stevie's voice is amazing; she looks incredible! "Landslide" brought me to tears, and when she sang "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You" in honor of her cousin Susan, well. It was just so moving to see this great talent be so humble and loving. She bent down and shook every single person in the front rows hand! Unfortunately, we were not among those lucky people, but we couldn't say enough about someone who can fill an arena like the Pond, and takes the time to do her best to touch the crowd. There was a young girl, 14, sitting next to us with her mom. This was her very first concert! What a lucky, lucky girl to have Stevie introduce her to what a real concert is! Stevie Nicks is one of the last true talents; a singer-songwriter that brings emotions and feelings to music that not only tells the story of her life, but fits into and tells the story of our lives as well. Stevie kept thanking the crowd, but it is truly us that should be saying "Thank you Stevie, for sharing your music and yourself the way you have and continue to do!"

Joe
Greetings, I have been to many Stevie concerts, but this was amazing! What a show! I brought a freind who had not seen Stevie scince the 1977 tour. He left the show a changed man. We both could not get over how great her voice was and how beautiful she looked. Thank you Stevie for sharing your talent with us.

Lindsey
Hey there~ I just wanted to say that there were no words to describe how awesome that show was!! I loved it! I had amazing seats. I really never knew who sang those songs or pay attention to them but my dad got me to go and I didnt think I was going to like it! Well i fell in love!!! She is so amazing! Today the first thing i went and did was buy all her CD's!!! I love her so much now! Gosh.. now i just want to meet her!! Thank you!!!

Martin
Stevie gave an unforgettable performance at the Pond in Anaheim. She was absolutely beautiful and shined throughout the show. She opened up with Enchanted, which is a great song to begin her show. Stevie's vocals were great and she seemed to be genuinely enjoying herself on stage. She had an incredible stage presence and really demonstrated that she is a great rock -n- roll performer. Stevie managed to keep the energy during the entire show and we stood up most of the time, even during Landslide. The drum solo at the beginning of Edge of Seventeen was amazing. Stevie really did a great job during Fall From Grace, Edge of Seventeen and her cover Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin. Her outfit was totally Stevie and really complimented the energy of that song. Her tenderness during her performance of, Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You? and Beauty and the Beast was moving. During the past couple of years she has not performed Beauty and the Beast and was glad to see it return to her line up. Stevie is a class act and seems to have found peace on stage.

Edith Johnson
Starting off I had the opportunity to attend both shows here in Southern California. Sunday I sat in the 9th row and Tuesday I sat in pitt , 4th row dead center. There was only once in my life that I was able to get that close to see Stevie Nicks in concert at the Sun Theater in Anaheim more than a few years ago. All the other concerts (over a dozen) I sat in the pigeon loft. Every concert, every performance is magical. Stevie has uniqueness about her that no one in this world could ever duplicate. An air of mystery, beauty and allure. She is captivating, her voice is mesmerizing and she never disappoints her fans. Thousands go to see her, young and old. I stood by girls’ over ½ my age, probably born when Bella Donna was first released,, I ask them what brings them here to see Stevie, they explained to me, “She is an inspiration”. Stevie came out on stage full of energy both nights, ready to start another magnificent show. The backdrop screening was a perfect setting for each song she performed, clips of pasts shows, her younger years going forward, various graphics. Someone asked me what was my favorite Stevie song, and if I had to narrow it down, although I love them all, I would say it was Beauty and the Beast. Her final song, I stood there by the stage, speechless, with the original movie playing behind her, such passion she projected in that song, and the words truly captured the moment. I have been going to see her since 1979 (solo and with Fleetwood Mac), and these shows were nothing short of spectacular! Over the years envying those that were able to get close to the stage and shake her hand. I remember one year her ring was stolen while greeting her fans, fortunately it was returned. This was the year, my time had come, a once in a lifetime opportunity during her performance of White Wing Dove my dream came true and thanks to a very generous individual I stood by the stage, she stooped down, her beautiful eyes staring down at me, a radiant smile on her face, extended both her hands so graciously and I gently kissed them. Thank you Stevie for giving me a memory that I will never forget. And thank you for all the years you have shared your music with us, your fans, young and old.

Sandra Leone
WOW! What a show! I attended the Anaheim show on Sunday night and was completely blown away. I sat 7th row center on the floor and had a perfect view of Stevie all night (except for her feet so I can't tell you what shoes she wore!). She was absolutely beautiful, I have no idea how she does it. The Fleetwood Mac Live in Boston DVD does not do her justice. She is stunning. I don't know how they couldn't capture that. The lighting and camera work was so poor on that DVD. She continues to get thinner and it makes me very happy to see her so healthy and having so much fun. Her outfits were also beautiful and it was a pleasure to see her in something different from the last few years. I miss her many styles she has displayed over the years. You will be stunned to see how good she looks. She danced around quite a bit and was "chatty" as she says to the audience, but also very humble. We got our high kick during Stand Back, too! I have some advice for those who have a problem with the volume of the concert (or any others, for that matter) Last year, after attending my first Fleetwood Mac concert of the year at this same indoor venue, the sound was so incredibly loud that it just sounded all muddled together, and the worst part was, that when the beautiful ballads were played, like Landslide, my ears were ringing so bad and reverberating from the shock, that I couldn't enjoy or even hear them as they should be heard. So last week I went to a professional music store and asked what the musicians on stage wear so their ears aren't blown out by the time they are 25. And I came away with ear plugs that are called "Heros". Well, they were excellent. I wore them during Vanessa Carlton to get used to them and then for almost the whole Stevie concert. The best thing is that they allow you to hear everything clearly but somehow block out the high pitched end or something I don't quite understand (it is all explained on the back of the package). Then for each ballad - Landslide, Has Anyone Ever Written..., Beauty and the Beast, Circle Dance, I removed them and was able to truly appreciate and enjoy those songs and that powerful voice on its own! I highly recommend this. Any professional music store will know what they are. Anyway Sharon Celani is ageless as well, she looked exactly the same and also much better than on the close ups from Live in Boston. The most amazing thing is how powerful Stevie's voice is. During the ballads - you could hear a pin drop - people were really in awe. In this day and age with so many performers lip synching it's a real treat to hear someone who really knows how to get up and sing their heart out - real live rock and roll!!!! Not many performers can pull that off so well anymore. I'm just amazed at how much better she is everytime I see her. I loved the retrospective video of her life and career during Landslide - that was FANTASTIC. (It makes me wonder why her first solo tour -Stevie Nicks In Concert - 1982 first seen on HBO- is not available on DVD - I was lucky enough to get it off e-bay on video - but I'm afraid I'm wearing it out!) But I didn't like the video during Beauty and the Beast. In my opinion, I thought it was so old that the special effects were comical; my husband thought it was really creepy. Either way it was a distraction from her amazing performance and didn't quite create the mood for the song. I understand it's very special to Stevie and that's alright with me, I'm just being honest in my review from a personal standpoint. I love her no matter what. You must see this show if you are any fan at all. This is the one to take someone to who isn't yet turned on to Stevie. They couldn't possibly not be at the end! Also we need to support Stevie so she can keep on touring far and wide.(I believe this venue was approx. 75% full - I'd like to hear someone else's guess) She's too amazing! You will definitely not be disappointed! Do everything in your power to see this concert.

Michael Wolicki
Stevie was absolutely radiant and flawless Sunday evening at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. I splurged and got front row floor seats, and my friend Dany and I will always treasure the experience of the show. The adoration flowing toward the stage from Stevie's fans is always apparent. With her unparalleled songwriting which evokes such emotion, Stevie maintains a unique place all her own (her voice is my drug of choice). From the opening song of "Enchanted", Stevie and her amazing band and back-up singers (Sharon and Jana) took us on a journey through the past, the present, and presented to us a gift to take into the future . . . their spirit and their music. She is timeless, she is the one and only Stevie Nicks, and she should not be missed on this tour. (I hope you got the Nag Champa incense and holder, etc. I left for you on stage!) Driving home the magic of the evening seemed to hang in the air . . . even the moon appeared affected, somewhat shrouded and yellow in hue. Thank you, Stevie, for enriching our hearts and our lives. Bless you always.

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