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Stevie Nicks Summer 2005 FAN REVIEWS

7/9/05 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Charlotte, NC

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G. Scott Smith
This show was amazing! The Queen of Rock and Roll rocked the Queen City. This was my 6th time seeing Stevie solo and I have seen Fleetwood Mac 3 times. This show was by far the best. I've almost forgotten how much better Stevie is with out the Mac. Rock and Roll was a great song, she put so much energy in to it. I really liked the hat! I am glad she replaced I Need to Know with Landslide I enjoyed all the video clips from her past. I can't wait to see Stevie next tour, she keeps getting better with age.

Jennifer
Beautiful...as always, thank you for sharing your soul. I, like many, have found peace in your songs for years. Always -

Tracie Nelson
I would like to just say that every time I think that I’ve seen Stevie at her best- she surprises me again !!!! Stevie’s voice sounded fantastic and the band was right on target !!! Not only did she sound amazing- she LOOKED amazing too. How does she do it. Hats off to you Stevie……you are so timeless !!!!!

Bud Walker
Stevie, Stevie, Stevie... What a great show, every year your get better and better, The songs you chose were outstanding, as always, you walked out on stage to a packed NC house waiting to be Enchanted, and we were. All the classic songs from your solo albums and Fleetwood Mac classics Rhiannon, Dreams. Oh and my favorite Gold Dust Woman. To the recent Sorcerer and Fall from Grace. You sounded great as always and Edge of Seventeen was the climax to the show. Love the Closing Rock and Roll and Beauty and the Beast. Me and three of my friends drove from Columbia, SC again to see you . Thanks for a great show. Rock On Stevie!

Robyn Wolf
What can i say but, WOW! Stevie was terrific!! i had seen her many years ago and once with Fleetwood Mac, but this lady is stiil the BEST! My 13 year old daughter went and she was just mystifyed by Stevie's twirls and magical voice. Edge of 17 was so aswome and powerful and Waddy was so cool playing guitar! The entire band rocked and i really loved that drummer!! :0)but, when Stevie came out on an encore singing one of my favorite old time classics,"Rock and Roll" from Led Zep, i was totally blown away. (being a singer myself for over 20 years, that song was always my song to sing in bands, and i was like totally in awe when she sang that , i was singing right along to the top of my lungs with her!) and Beauty and The Beast was so cool! Stevie, your the best! the Queen of Rock! God bless you and keep up the great work!! I encourage every one to see her show if they get a chance. Rhiannon gave me chills! Rock on Gypsy Queen!

Kim
This show was amazing! My roommate and I left Atlanta around 2:30, got there at 6:30, went in around 7:30, got to my seat, 5th row sec 2, and forgot the dozen red roses I got for her! So I ran back to the gate and begged them to let me go to my car to get them. They did! They were so nice. It was a long way to the car so I ran as much as I could, there and back. It was hot and I was drenched. Made it back to my seat just when Vanessa Carlton went off stage. But I could hear her singing the whole time I was gone and she sounded great. Then Stevie came out! I was in tears, as always, she just takes my breath away. She opened with Enchanted and we were all on our feet! Everyone played great and sang great. Stevie looked happy and had lots of smiles. She wore a beautiful black outfit then changed into her black pants with skirt and then into another black outfit (top/skirt, Reeboks, etc..) with gold sparkles on the top and skirt. She did her high kick on Stand Back, twirled throughout and really gave it her all. I got to move up to the second row of people at the stage and when she did the handshakes I got to give her the roses and she shook my hand. She is just amazing! After the show the security, who by the way was awesome!, gave me the set list. I have it on my mirror in my bedroom. As I was leaving I seen Chris Nicks and got to chat with him for a minute. He is such a cool guy! Then 4 hours back to Atlanta and still couldn't sleep when we got in. Whew! what an amazing night! I love you Stevie!

Gina Kirkland
I've been to a few Fleetwood Mac concerts, but it was my first Stevie Concert - and IT WAS AMAZING! Everything about the night was magical, from the lovely Vanessa Carlton to the enchanting Stevie Nicks! The band is superb, but the drum/bongo duet blew me away! I did my usual "Stevie Girl" outfit for the show (I had to laugh when Vanessa brought up during her set how many of us she's seen on this tour so far), and while I am used to seeing a few other "Stevie Girls" in the Pittsburgh area, there weren't as many to be seen at the Charlotte show. But plenty of inspiration was to be had in the realm of future concert-attendance-clothing, as Stevie changed between sets into different pieces of her trademark attire, with and without the beautiful hats and shawls. Songs that ROCKED: "Edge of Seventeen", Led Zep's "Rock and Roll", "Stand Back", and "Gold Dust Woman", and "Sorcerer" all come to mind. Songs that moved me to tears (or almost did!): "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You", "Landslide" (the song that's like a cat - RAWR!), and "Beauty and the Beast". I especially liked the gown she wore for "Beauty and the Beast" - that beautiful song, her voice, her stage presence, and the video playing in the background, moved me to tears. It was truly a magical moment - the perfect way to end the show. Stevie is ageless. If you get the chance to see her live, do NOT pass up the opportunity! From Chicago to Genesis, from Mellencamp to The Who, this was one of the best concerts that I have ever attended. I hope this is not your last tour Stevie, because I can not wait to see you again! Next time, I won't be in the 11th row - I'm gonna be reaching for your hand during "Edge of Seventeen"! Thank you for a beautiful evening!

Heather Landry
I saw the Gold Dust concert in Charlotte at an outdoor amphitheatre. The concert ROCKED and Stevie looked and sang great. The atmosphere was not that great though. There were very few real fans there. I was one of the few people who were really excited and dancing and jumping and up down. I had seats 17 rows down in the center, but I didn't sit there for most of the evening because it was much too hot and humid and I also couldn't move and dance without bumping into the people next to me. So I ended up moving to the end of the section and sitting in someone's booth for most of the night. The heat that night was just overwhelming. I was dripping sweat all night. I will think twice about going to an outdoor concert in the middle of July in North Carolina again. My husband and I drove there from Tennessee (6 hours) just to see Stevie. I embarrassed my poor husband by making a spectacle of myself dancing and screaming. He said people must have thought I was the show, not Stevie. I wish I had gone to the concert with other Stevie fans and next time I plan to do just that because it's incredibly lame being the only person who is excited to see her. Stevie must have had air conditioners on her because I don't know how she could stand the heat in that long, black dress she was wearing. It's not like Arizona because the humidity around here is terrible. During Landslide, she had a video/photo show playing on the screen behind her. That was really awesome. I had heard stories about her falling off the stage once, but I had never actually seen it. She actually showed the video of her falling off the stage. That was a tear-jerker. They also showed baby pics and teenage pics, which I've seen before but were also great and lots of cool, old video of her rocking out. That was awesome! Of course, the whole audience sang along with the song and I was happy to see that they were into it. When Stevie sang Rhiannon, SHE ROCKED OUT as usual! She did the end of Rhiannon just like on the Fleetwood Mac white album, which is my all-time favorite version and I'm sure is most people's favorite. It's also very similar to the Rosebud concert version. IT RULED! So while I was very impressed with Stevie's performance and I loved the concert itself, I was unimpressed with the crowd there and I was miserable all night from the heat and humidity. Try to go to an indoor concert if you can. I tried to go up during Edge, but security stopped me. The security there was very tight and really sucked big time. Seems they were bent on making everyone miserable. They didn't even want us dancing in the isles, but there wasn't enough room to dance at your seat, like I mentioned. I'm going to have to get front row tickets next time around. Before the concert, my husband and I hung out in the parking lot with two ladies named Sandy and Robin. They weren't exactly Stevie fanatics, but they were fans and were cool to hang with, so I just wanted to say hi to them and thank them for their hospitality. ;) I'm surprised that Stevie can sing like this every night and not lose her voice. I just got my voice back on Monday. She is truly talented and I hope I get to see her again soon! I love you, Stevie!!

Jessica Martin
Great show – HOT – but great. The concert was outside and the weather was sticky. But seeing Stevie on stage made me completely forget about the weather. One of the best moments was the first encore and her cover for Led Zeppelin’s “Rock & Roll”. She came out in black pants and a huge black hat with red and black feathers on top. It was the best. She really rocked. Awesome performance on “Beauty and the Beast”, which was her last song, and she looked so amazing. She had her hair pulled up and a wrap with black fur around the top. It was so moving. Awesome show! Can’t wait to see her again.

Bonnie
My daughter and I went to the Charlotte concert last night and I have one word for it...AWESOME!!! Let me first say that Vanessa Carlton is a sweetheart. She is so charming and extrememly talented. Stevie just gets better everytime I see her! Her voice is so clear and strong and she has so much energy. The band, as usual, was just simply great. When she introduced the band, she said Taku was the greatest percussionist in the world, in her opinion. Let me tell you Stevie, you are not alone there! Everyone around me was talking about how great he was! When Stevie began "Has Anyone Written Anything For You", I told my daughter the story behind that beautiful song and it brought us both to tears. I loved hearing her do "Rock and Roll", I have heard a few bands cover that song, but Stevie was great. Loved her hat! Thank you Stevie for another wonderful evening and just to let you know my daughter is 14 and tells all her friends that she has seen you twice now and there is no comparisson to other concerts she has seen, you are the queen!

Christie & Jan
This show was definitely worth the 7hr drive I had -- 3 to Jan's then 4 to Charlotte. After finally arriving in Charlotte, we immediately drove to the venue then backtracked to find a hotel nearby. We got dressed, I got a quick bite to eat, then back to the venue we went. Parked the car and did the long trek through the huge gravel parking lot then made it down to locate our FRONT ROW seats. Spoke with Tori for a few minutes outside the gate. Ran into Tracy -- when we saw her in Atlanta she wasn't sure she would go to Charlotte, so we were glad to see her...she had 3rd row. We heard Vanessa playing so we ran down to our seats. She was really good....and funny. Great opening act for Stevie!!!!!!! After Vanessa's set was over, I walked over to see Mike who had seats in 2nd row, right in the middle. As I was talking to him, I noticed several people just hanging around at the stage, so I grabbed Jan, Michelle, and Robbie and we took our "spots" -- where we've been so many times before during SYW -- right in front of Stevie's mic....it felt so "right" to be there, like we were "home". We didn't know if security would let us stay there, but with everyone else up there, they'd sure have a problem trying to get everyone to sit down. Well this turned out to be the best security!!!!! They let us stay at the stage.....ALL NIGHT.....and take pictures!!!! Now how cool is that?! Show started, Stevie walked out onstage, and I swear this woman has found the "fountain of youth".....we just saw her and Don in Atlanta, just a few weeks ago, but she just looks better and better, each time we see her!!!! Stevie, whatever you're doing.....keep on keeping on!!!!!! You go, girl!!!! I can't remember which song this happened on, either "Enchanted" or "Outside the Rain", but at some point during the song, Jana and Stevie got to cracking up at each other and Stevie had to keep stepping away from the mic, she was about to lose it and Jana was just laughing, they'd quit, then look at each other and start cracking up again....don't know what that was about, but something sure was funny between those two. At one time, Brett noticed us and he did this little foot dance and kept pointing his fingers at us....he's so funny!!! "Stand Back" was awesome as usual.....got the high kick at the end!!!! Crowd goes wild over that!!! She rocked on "Gold Dust Woman". Right before "Landslide", Stevie introduced the song as being like a cat with 9 lives and she looked at Waddy and did this cat scratching gesture and then she "hissed" like a cat. Too funny!!! It was really great seeing Stevie's baby pictures and old video footage....the crowd went wild when the picture of Red Rocks was shown and the huge banner that says "We Love (heart) Stevie". When the song was over, Stevie did another cat-like growl. She was really having a great time onstage!!!! "HAEWAFY" was beautiful. I absolutely love seeing her rock out on "Fall From Grace"....I just love that song!!!!! It was really beginning to get crowded at the stage, I think there were several 2nd and 3rd row folks up there and some were a little "pushy" -- just one more reason why alcohol does not need to be served at concerts....people get attitudes. At one point I swear there was a freaking coyote howling in the audience....someone has a unique talent and they showed it off to the rest of us....even though we never asked to see it!!!! One girl kept throwing roses onstage and even mentioned something about getting crazy and climbing onstage....I politely asked her not to do that and I pointed over to Stevie's bodyguard and said "You don't want to p#ss Raul off, he might make us all go to our seats." Thankfully everyone remained on the floor. But things started getting a little crazy when everyone realized EO17 was starting...people started pushing and shoving and demanding "spots" and someone actually wanted to get between me and Jan.....ummmm well, NO that's our "spot", we've been there all night and we're going to remain there til the show is over!!! She tried her best, there was alot of shoving and at one point the part of the stage that the speakers were sitting on moved forward from all the weight against it -- there was really no sense in all of that and I was growing quite tired of being shoved, so I again tried to be polite and told the person that Stevie would reach out to everyone, not just the first row of people standing at the stage. Stevie made her way over to us and somehow amongst all the faces, hands, and fingers waving all around, Stevie first noticed Jan, smiled, pointed at her, and shook her hand. Next thing I know this large bouquet of flowers is shoved between us, right into Stevie, and just when it seemed Stevie was going to pass by me, she noticed me and took a step back, grabbed my hand and forearm with both her hands and grasped them tightly....after all these front row experiences, she now recognizes us!!!! She also recongized Michelle and Robbie and made a point to shake both their hands. She walked all the way over to the end of the stage, far over in the corner, she really took that extra time to reach out to all her adoring fans!!!! We were geared up to see "Rock and Roll" from reading all the reviews posted so we were anxious, but I tell ya, nothing has described how Stevie performs that song....I don't think there are words to do that performance justice enough!!!! Stevie walked out with her studded pants, long coat, black top hat with red feathers and she just let loose...I have never seen Stevie maneuver the way she did, not only did she belt out the lyrics, she swayed her hips like Elvis, she high kicked, she air-guitared like Pete Townsend, she slapped her thighs, she shook and shaked, she did it all.....and lack for a better word, she "gyrated". I think she outdid Lindsey's "Come" performance!!!!! Man, that is just something to see!!! She could have just come out and perform that one song all night long -- she brought the house down, the crowd was just wild after that!!!!! Everyone was rocking with her!!!! Truly amazing. We never expected Stevie to sing a song like that, and we surely never expected to see her perform it that way!!!! Robert Plant, watch out, Stevie just made that song her own!!!! "Beauty and the Beast" was elegant and emotional as ever....Stevie is absolutely gorgeous!!!! The show ended way too soon.....as always....time just flies by too fast!!!! We all would love to have a video of Stevie's "Rock and Roll" performance!!!!! That was just awesome!!!! Mike, Michelle and Robbie, and Jan and me all walked out together and that's all we could talk about....that one performance. And even today on our way back home, that is just something we'll never forget!!!!!! Stevie just gets better and better!!!!! We really wanted to go to Nissan but with the hurricane heading my direction, I needed to get home. Bummer!!! We'll "never forget this night, don't blame it on us, blame it on our wild hearts...."!!!!! Til next time...

Nancy & Carson
Fantastic sums it up for us. Our son helped us get front row tickets and it was truly worth it. She is so beautiful and really is angelic and peaceful looking. She makes you feel like you are in a dream world. Stevie's voice was strong and she was very much in charge of the whole situation. I recently had breast cancer and I listened constantly to her CD's. My husband and I updated our work out room and added TV/dvd players and we have the Mac and Red rocks in about 5 TV's. We both lost 50 lbs in about 6 months and are still keeping it off. She really does touch you in ways that are so uplifting. It was our first time to see her in person and we will never forget it. It was nice seeing the Band in person too. If you don't have tickets, buy them now. You really would not want to miss the Stevie Nicks concert, We love you Stevie, hope you liked the teddy bear and flowers. Rock on!

John L.
I've seen Fleetwood Mac 4 times on the Say You Will Tour and this was my first seeing Stevie solo. There is no words to describe. Amazing, beautiful, kind just are tip of the icberg on words to say what i felt. From the opeing number to then end it was just amazing and cant to see her again. Rhinannon, Landslide and Beauty and the Beast were just plain beautiful. I still wish I could hear Sara live again but no dissapointments here. Stevie is one of a kind and no one can top her. When its seems like 10000 people are singing Landside with her its just makes you feel so good and you know Stevie is still amazed on how her music touches people and thats one of the main reasons she does what she does. Waddy wasnt not different than he was Live at Red Rock and man can he play guitar. He suprised me on Stop Draggin my Heart around. The whole band was awesome. Taku, Sharon, Carlos, Jana and the rest were good. The guy who played the piano was really good. Vanessa Carlton was good as advertised. I thought she added some good humour with "Yeah, Im that Girl". You can tell it was an honor for her to do this with Stevie. Cant wait to see if Stevie does a solo or with Fleetwood a new cd. Steive is timeless and shes like wine, gets finer with age. Thanks Stevie.

Jay Ferris
Well, somehow Stevie just keeps amazing me and yet another magical Charlotte night. Forget how old she is, because I was complaining about the Charlotte muggy evening and Stevie showed no signs of letting up, despite obviously the most uncomfortable conditions this tour has been held in so far. I got lucky and got a 3rd row seat this time and yes finally Jay has shaken hands with Stevie. The usher told us we could go to the floor if we wanted and we did, and Stevie came to the stage and I got her attention with my long arms and she grasped my hand and smiled at me with the most compassionate and happy smile. She seemed to understand how much it meant for me to get that oppurtunity with her and she seemed to cherish the moment as well. After working her tail off in the extremely humid North Carolina heat, Stevie paused and said thank you to her fans for a long time, and Charlotte once again was treated to a very special evening with Stevie. I've been to shows here so many times but when Stevie is here the magic of this venue grows intimate and the voice of a rock and roll legend roars into the night. I was worried when I thought about the band being in Minnesota the show before and suddenly subjected to the heat of an outdoor venue but they seemed to feed off the heat of the fans as well, and grew stronger into the night. Despite everyone on stage trying to stop sweating they played their hearts out for us, and how impressive it was. I'm 25 years old and I was worn out that night and Stevie is how old??? Who cares how old she is anymore. She could beat me in a workout anyday. "Like a Cat", Landslide stays around and never grows old. Gold Dust Woman was better than ever and Rhiannon was loaded with enthusiasm. Stand Back is as much a crowd favorite as ever along with Dreams, and Enchanted is such a great way to start off a concert! The Bonnie Raitt song "Circle Dance" was just heartstopping along with Beauty and the Beast to cap it off. I won't forget this night for the rest of my life. A priceless evening with the undisputed goddess of Rock and Roll!

Karen Shumaker
It's the day after, and like many times before, I always feel a little bit down because the concert is over. One word - awesome! This was the best Nicks concert ever. I also thoroughly enjoyed Vanessa. What a fantastic artist. I am happy I got to catch her before her career zooms to the top. Stevie had an incredible band. And, they gave it their all. Especially the percussion. The beat rocked through the floor and straight up my feet. Unbelieveable. Stevie was, as always, the consumate entertainer. Perfect. But, what distinquished this performance from her past ones was that she was so relaxed. It was almost like we, the audience, were sitting in her home and we were her best friends. She made us all feel that welcomed. You could definitely tell that she loves her fans and that feeling came through each nuance and gesture of her performance. The screen graphics helped capture the meaning behind this stellar artist's hits and I walked away with a deeper understanding of what Stevie's music is all about. The most poignant moment was "Landslide". The graphics pictured all of what her career has been, who she was before the fame, and a glimpse of what will be. Very moving. I am glad I had this opportunity to hear the legendary Ms. Nicks one more time. God bless you for coming to Charlotte and making this fan feel so special.

Kay Baucom
Stevie gets better with every show. The talent that lady has is just awesome. My 24 year old daughter who grew up on her music finally got to go with me to see her. She just sat there in awe. We had 2nd row seats and it was unbelievable. You can tell Stevie is doing what she loves and she has such a GOD given talent! She is the best and there will NEVER be another Rock and Roll Queen better than STEVIE NICKS!!

Kimber
Life could not be any better than an evening in the sultry, steamy south watching the Ancient Gypsy Queen of Rock and Roll! Stevie; our Queen, the Goddess of our lives. She is as graceful as a white wing dove. She radiates magick and beauty beyond comprehension. As many times as I have seen the Desert Angel, I leave more inspired, more cleansed than before. What she gives us from the stage stays with us all the days of our lives. It's a transformation from the mundane to the magickal spiritual world. Her love and angelic voice is sent straight from the heavens to help us, teach us, change us to be better spiritual beings. This night is another stamp in my Stevie pass port and I am anxiously waiting for more trips to walk thru the shadows with my Sister of the Moon. Thank you Stevie for an awesome night. It was a dream that will never leave me. Brightest Blessings!

Lawrence Stephens
The show in Charlotte was very good, the band was very "tight" and did not miss a beat. A good mix of Fleetwood Mac and solo tunes and during Stevie's breaks it was refreshing to hear solo work from her VERY talented band members, all of which seemed to have a great time on stage playing with each other. Very family friendly show. I saw several children at this one in Charlotte. Stevie was very appreciative and we really enjoyed the Led Zeppelin encore!!! Very cool. An A+ entertaining show. Oh yea..the light and stage show was also very good !!

Rick Slade
Mesmerized. Completely mesmerized. This is the fifth time I've seen Stevie in concert and I have to admit this one was as wonderful as the first time I saw her in 1983 on The Wild Heart tour. She looked incredible. She sounded even better. She still has the twirls and the kicks. I can barely talk from screaming so much. Her version of Rock and Roll (Led Zeppelin cover) is to die for. I hope to hear this on her next album. I always have and I always will love Stevie!

James Dobbs
Wow! I had such a great time tonight. Stevie put on a great show and they were so many great and kind people there to enjoy the show with. The back screens were really cool to watch. The highlight for me was Stevie singing Beauty and the Beast and her outfit change for Led Zepplin's Rock and Roll song. She was so beautiful. Thanks Stevie!

Steve Dunn
What an unbelievable night! 3rd row seat folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At the risk of sounding redundant, last night's show was Stevie's best performance! She looked INCREDIBLE and was in top form! There were spirited spins and twirls.... high kicks.... several outfit changes.... and my all time favorite..... the black feathered top hat!!! Stevie seemed to be in great physical shape and was obviously truly enjoying herself the whole evening!!!! No other performer can hold a candle to Stevie! The connection she has to her fans is second to none. The crowd ranged in age from 7 to 77, quite an eclectic mix! As usual, we arrived about 2 hours before the show started. You see, at each Stevie or Fleetwood Mac show, I have to do a little showing off myself. I have two Stevie tattoos; one is a full portrait of Stevie shoulder to elbow on my left arm, the other a copy of the "Stop dragon my heart around" sketch of Stevie's on my right shoulder. I get a lot of really great reactions from the people I meet at each concert! I managed to hook up with a few folks from previous shows including Fran who was able to get the picture of Janis to Stevie at the end of the show... to the two fine young ladies I shared a smoke and a drink with.. by the way thanks for the beer!! But my all time favorite fan of the evening was little Stevie, an adorable blond ten year old girl who sat right next to us. It was little Stevie's first time seeing her namesake and it looked like she had a ball.... and at the exact right moment... little Stevie flew from her seat ... up to the stage and got to shake Stevie's hand! Enough about me and the fans... on to the show. Bootylicious.... the Dreams Remix .... then POW... right into a jumping version of Enchanted! From there each song got better! "Stop dragging my heart around" was a rockin... great to see Waddy Wachtel back! I could go on and on detailing each song but... I may take up too much space... so I will talk about my personal favorite highlights! "Rhiannon" had an great extended piano intro... leading up to the chilling "I still cry out for you"... by that point folks the goosebumps came... and stayed with me until two hours after the show! "Gold Dust Woman" brought down the house...including a powerful " go hoooooooooooooooome" that was reminiscent of the early days... true fans will know what I mean! As always... "Standback" brought everyone to their feet! Stevie's intro to "Landslide" was great... she described the song as one of her favorites and said that the song was like a cat..( complete with Stevie doing some very cute catlike gestures) it had nine lives. Plant and Page would be really proud... Stevie's version of "Rock an Roll" kicked ass! "Beauty and the Beast" was phenomenal, the black and white clips from the movie that inspired the song were wild! It's not too hard to imagine Stevie playing the role of Beauty... don't ya think?! The video graphics really enhanced the show....several Sulmith Wolfing pictures....many drawings of Rhiannon....and the "life and times of Stevie" from baby pictures up to present day were a really cool touch! Honorable mention must go out to Vanessa Carlton who put on a great set... Normally I am ready for the opening act to get off the stage before they even get on....not this time. It is nice to see a young talented performer depend on her talent and not her........... well you know.. Good Job Vanessa! To sum it all up.... it was a great night and Stevie is now and forever shall be THE QUEEN OF ROCK AND ROLL...

Specialist Robert Hill & April Hill
What can I say about Stevie Nicks that any fan doesn't already know?? Her show in Charlotte, NC was by far the best performance I've EVER seen. Her voice was flawless and she looked beautiful, healthy and vibrant. The accoustics at the amphitheater was absoloutely perfect. Not anybody should have reason to say they had a bad experience unless it was a rude or discourteous fan. My only regret is that I didn't purchase my tickets sooner to get a better seat!! We look forward to her next tour because we'll be there!!! No matter where she's playing!! We love you Stevie!!!

Julie Stone aka Raven WyndWalker
I have followed Stevie's life and career as closely as she would allow since her debut on *Buckingham/Nicks*. I have seen her perform countless times both solo and with Fleetwood Mac. The concert in Charlotte on July 9, 2005 seemed more of a casual atmosphere than is Stevie's usual style~ however, it also seemed more intimate. She did NOT disappoint us! She looks terrific, her voice is strong, steady, and still as haunting as ever. Indeed, her very presence is akin to being in the presence of Royalty. What struck me the most however, was what I could "read" from her face and body language. There is a strong sense of resolve, wisdom and self understanding of who, what, and why she is. Her rendition of *Landslide* accompanied by past video clips brought me to tears as she sang "And I'm getting older too." Yes Stevie, many of your Fans are getting older too~ Im 53. Beyond the Wisdom; I, as I'm sure many of your older fans can see a tiredness. I know you "Push it to the Limit"; but Stevie, please take care of yourself. We want you around for a VERY long time to come! Thank you for a great concert.........Thank you for YOU! Much Love and any blessings!

Shane
Well I just got home from traveling hours to see Stevie. There is only one word to describe the show that Stevie put on tonight, ENCHANTING!!! I met so many "Die-Hard" fans at the concert that I just felt like I was in heaven. It is soo nice to be around so many loving fans of Stevie. Anyway, back to the show. Stevie started after a 30 min Vanessa Carleton intro. Needless to say I was ready for Stevie, however, Carleton was good. Nicks started with Enchanted, a change from the ordinary Outside the Rain. Then soon after was the legendary Stand Back. (My Favorite to see her do live) Stevie did numerous spins and I was actually wondering when she would stop. I love the Spinning! She also threw a high kick in there toward the end that no one could have done besides her at age 57. Then the best part of the night came!!! Are you ready for this?? I actually touched Stevie. She was interacting with the crowd as she always does at the end of Edge of Seventeen and she came by and reached out and touched my hand. I almost passed out. I couldnt breath. Anyway this is the third time that I have saw her live and I must say the best!! I am only 20 years old and I have been completly obsessed with her since I was ten. I just want to let everyone know that Stevie has got fans in every age group. I really appreciate an authintic singer/songwriter like her. The Best in my opinion.

Tara Roberts
I just have to say it AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. The show was great! Stevie’s voice sounded great. I got to shake her hand and that was sooo exciting. I think it’s very nice to do that for the fans. I loved all her songs and costumes changes. I really loved the hat with the large feather and pants outfit. My favorite song was Beauty and the Beast, it was so theatrical and it felt very emotional. I am a big fan and hope to see more of Stevie. I just want all the fans out there to know how great the show was and that Stevie Rocks.

Jackie and her Dad (VH1 Fanclub)
Make a wish….it will come true…that’s what I did and last night I watched it all materialize before my eyes….you guys may remember my Dad and I as we were on the VH-1 Fan Club show and since that show it’s been our dream to experience that magical moment at the end of Edge of Seventeen to be one of the lucky ones to shake Stevie’s hand….well..our dream came true!!! We had 5th row center seats, which were fabulous but not quite close enough to feel confident about getting to the stage. When those incredible rifts of EOS began it was like a tsunami rushing towards the stage and Dad and I just looked at each other like there’s just no way….so we resigned to the fact that it just wasn’t going to happen and we chose to look at the bright side that that Amazon in front of us was no longer there and we could actually see some of the show! LOL…anyhow somewhere in the middle of the song I looked to my right and it was like the parting of the red sea….I took my Dad’s hand and said “let’s go”….we went to the right…around the seats and started making our way through towards the stage…everything just seemed to move like a miracle in our favor and there we were at the stage but behind a huge painting of Janis Joplin…LOL…so we still weren’t quite sure of our chances but we got this far and still hoping to God…please…at least give my Dad this moment…that would be good enough for me…and then Stevie tucked her hair inside her shawl and began her enchanting procession across the flow of what seemed like thousands of little baby birds reaching for their mother...finally she’s within a couple of feet and she spots the painting of Janis and her eyes just lit up the universe and she exclaimed to the person “Thank You!!!”….then at that very moment her right hand reached for my Dad’s and her left hand reached for mine…simultaneously there we were in her hands…hold on…te! ars….ok… I’m back…I cannot put into words how emotional that moment was for us…our dream came true right then and there..it was amazing…. So….totally in shock and in heaven we make our way back to our seats…heads in the clouds…and beaming….I told my Dad that if I died in my sleep that night I would be at peace…I’ve waited 29 years for that moment….I’ll be forever grateful to the power that grants our wishes and I will never take it for granted. The show itself was the best performance I’ve ever seen….Stevie was in the best form vocally, emotionally, and physically than ever!!! She was so playful with her eyes granted us many priceless expressions…just so much electrical energy and we got 13 twirls and a leg kick during Stand Back!!! Wow!!! Landslide is now performed with the most captivating video of Stevie through the years and even includes some humbling moments…very honest and beautiful compilation of memories…I’m hoping this will be available to us somehow when the tour is over….it’s a must have in our treasure chests!!! The Encore….oh Lord I don’t know if I can put into words the encore…..Stevie blew the house down with her cover of Rock N Roll….move over Robert… Anne …she came out in a funky hat and leather pants with silver studs going down the sides…yep…you read that right….pants…studs!!!! She looks FABULOUS in pants!!!!!!!!!! Anyhow…she delivered that song as if there would be no tomorrow…she ROCKED and gave it every single droplet of energy it deserves….good God! And then…Beauty and the Beast….you will never see Stevie as gorgeous as she is in her ensemble for this song….right out of the movie….spectacular cape (still had on the pants underneath…LOL) and her hair was up and she gave us an “I’ve chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanged” that emptied me completely of all tears left in my soul….you must see this for yourselves….there are no words….(by the way does anyone know who the guy is who joined in on back up during BATB?) Vanessa Carlton…you are a star….thank you, too, for a beautiful performance. Don’t miss this show…it’s not a show…it’s an experience and a most magical one at that…and don’t’ forget to dream on…wishes really do come true…

Tami Sue Rich
I can't describe what it means to me to see Stevie live.(every tour since OSOTM) . It's like a spiritual experience. She makes me SO happy and her music means everything to me. We were so lucky to have heard Beauty and the Beast live. I got to shake her hand for the first time!! There aren't too many performers who go to that much effort for their fans. She ROCKS!!! and I danced..... My all time favorite of hers done live is Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You. Thanks for all the good times and wonderful songs, Stevie. I LOVE YOU!!!! Thanks to NicksFix, also.

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