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Stevie Nicks Summer 2005 FAN REVIEWS

6/10/05 Jones Beach Amphitheatre Wantagh, NY

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Tim Rigney
First I'd like to say, Kudos to Julianna Raye for accomplishing an almost- impossible job - opening for a HUGE act in a situation where everyone has come to see the headliners and is so excited about it that they may tend to disregard the opener. Don Henley and Stevie Nicks trust her to open for them - 'nuff said. I don't feel able to comment much about Henley's set since I'm still learning about this remarkable, wise man's music and the things he has to offer as a performer and musician. But "Life in the Fast Lane" ROCKED, dudes! SO much so that I think I'll literally remember it forever; and it brought to mind a feeling of, "THANK you, God!" His warning is just as powerful today as ever. "All She Wants to Do is Dance" got us all up out of our seats and dancing, and it was especially fun to hear this supposed "hippie's theme song" in today's light. Henley has perhaps done a terrific job of reminding us that what may sometimes seem to be the shallow end of the pool, in fact has tremendous depth ( and wisdom... - "Make Love, Not War" ). What can I possibly say about Stevie's part of the show that isn't obvious already? "Outside the Rain" had a wonderful intro. that reminded us all of who this talented person is, as suspense built and we all thought, "OMG Stevie NICKS!" WONDERUL scenes in the background of "80s-style Stevie," complete of course with the rain, pouring down. Her performance was wonderful and this song never seems to lose it's depth, originality and yes, GENIUS. Rhiannon Rocked, as always - I could go on and on about it but she hit it out of the park - as always. "Enchanted?" Yes, we WERE! :-) Gold Dust Woman with Don was JUST as good as any previous version, and Don has a "special take on this" in his performance which is noteworthy. His performance of this classic was very sincere and full of genuine love. Circle Dance - what can I say - I absolutely agree with what others have already said. This is one of the best performances of Stevie's life. "Stand Back" was LITERALLY mesmerizing and she did something VERY unique - it seemed to me she had a "fake ending" at the place where the song normally ends, which was sort of laid back and less intense - the song seems to be over and then WHAMO! She's like, "Hi, Remember ME!?" Ha-Ha! Beautiful! "Beauty and the Beast" - well that clears THAT up! :-) ( And, STUNNING as always - EVER-sincere! ) These classics were followed by "hard-core Stevie" - "Edge of Seventeen" and "Stop Draggin'..." Our beautiful white-winged dove is still soaring through the air and knocking our socks off in the process! Waddy Wachtell of course, TOTALLY rocked out on "Edge of Seventeen." "Leather and Lace" - what could I possibly say? Either you get how beautiful this song is, or you don't, yet. If you don't? Give it a second look. Then one final, fun treat with "So You Wanna Be a Rock Star" that got everyone up and dancing again. Overall? If you can possibly make this show - DO! This is one of the premier concerts of the summer - Stevie Nicks AND Don Henley; you just can't BEAT that! It's literally two for the price of one. And, of course - THANK you, Stevie. THANK you for reminding us where we've come from, THANK you for helping us to forget for a while where we are, and THANK you for reminding us of where we could be going. But most of all, THANK you for reminding us . . . of who we are, of what we have, and of what is important. . . .

Melissa
This was my sixth time seeing Stevie. I first saw her in 98' at Jones Beach for her Enchanted Tour. On the Say You Will Tour, I saw her at Nassau Colliseum,Jones Beach, Madison Square Garden and again at Jones Beach. This was a real treat because I thought I had missed my chance to see the Mac forever after missing the Dance Tour. I attended this latest concert alone. I was determined to go no matter what and got the ticket for myself as a 21st birthday gift to myself. It wasn't a big deal because I saw the Mac alone once at Jones Beach. This time, the two girls next to me were awesome and we had a great time. I was in Orchestra D which was on the left side of the stage but on an angle. This was the closest seat I've ever gotten. Don and Stevie were AMAZING, but then again, Stevie could have recited the alphabet and I would have been just as thrilled. They both looked and sounded great. As icing on the cake, my seat was at the end of the aisle. There was three feet to the left of me then the railing then the ocean. This was the path that many of the band members, including the opening act Juliana Rae took. They all walked right past me, two feet away! Jimmy Paxson walked right by, as did the percussionist. MICK FLEETWOOD! walked right by me and I didn't notice til he was in back of our section. He walked past another 3 times! He is such a strong presence...so tall! BILLY JOEL was also in the audience and walked past us four times. One of the cool security guards working helped get the girl in front of me his autograph the last time he went by. The cool security guy let me and the two girls next to me and two girls in front of me go up to the stage for the last 4 songs or so. Two songs later the guy got in trouble so we had to go back, but we saw Mick again. After the show ended, the lights did not come on right away and security guards circled. DON HENLEY! walked right past me! Between Stevie and Don's awsome performance, the great concert mates I had, weather that turned out to be perfect and seeing Billy,Mick and Don, I have to say that this is my favorite concert thus far. Beauty and the Beast was the biggest treat. I wish Don had done Desperado, and I would have preferred that Gold Dust Woman be Stevie's alone, but all in all, no complaints what so ever! I plan on seeing Stevie solo on one of her Florida dates when I'm down there for vacation. :)

Robin
Hi! I was at the Friday June 10th show at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY (long Island). It was an awesome awesome show!! Stevie looks beautiful as ever and her voice is as wonderful, mystical and beautiful as the first time I heard her sing back in the 80's!! Happy 57th Birthday Stevie - you wear it well. It was a beautiful night at the beach and the concert was rockin' One of the best times I've ever had at a concert.

Jennifer Luna
The magic of this show was as tangible as the soft taste of salt in the ocean breeze as the wind called forth her dark majesty from its very depths.... Stevie as always, answered in song as she sauntered into the musical darkness of Don Henley's Hotel California. Thanks to the powers of a 5-Star ILoveAllAccess ticket, I found myself second row, center stage to the 2nd greatest moment of my life (the first being the birth of my daughter Rhiannon). Don was superb as was our mistress of magic, giving us a stellar vocal performance. Don seemed reserved in his interaction with the audience, unlike Stevie who is very personable with her fans. At times it seemed as though Stevie was guiding Don towards the adoration of the audience. Don was very comfortable with Stevie. They shared a slow dance, held hands, joked. The chemistry between them was one of love and freindship. Leather and Lace was beautifully done, studio quality. Stevie really got into their duet In A New York Minute, mouthing the words as Don sang his parts. Stevie's voice was unwaiveringly powerful throughout the two hour set but I found her dramatic performance of Beauty and the Beast especially moving. Waddy was as brutally sexy as ever with his solo into Edge of Seventeen. Whether fingering the Les Paul or the Fender, Waddy never ceases to rock and roll me. Stevie gave personal thanks to each member of her band with a special thanks to Carlos for keeping her standing at a time in her life when she could not stand on her own two feet. The entire four hour concert left me awestruck and wanting more, but all good things must have their end... so at the stroke of midnight our gypsy spun into the night with her highway man and I, the welsh witch from mindspring, floated home on the wings of a white winged dove... Thank you again Stevie for another enchanted evening.................Until Red Rocks!

Naomi
Friday night's show at Jones Beach was absolutely incredible!!! This was my fourth time seeing Stevie in concert. The first time was during her "Trouble in Shangri-La" tour, then two Fleetwood Mac shows, and then this one with Don Henley...what a treat! Out of the songs that Stevie and Don performed together, "Leather and Lace" and "The Last Worthless Evening" were my favorites. Stevie's voice on "Beauty and the Beast" was truly amazing. With the ocean behind her and the dark, star-filled sky above, it really was breathtaking. Throughout the entire show I was mesmerized with how beautiful she looked with her long, blond hair flowing in the strong beach breezes, and as always, her lovely trademark shawls. A definite highlight began with the drum solo that helped build up the audience's excitement for the classic "Stand Back"...Oh how that song is just soooo much fun to hear live!!! More so than ever, Stevie seemed to be in such a happy, upbeat mood. She has such a presence and this Jones Beach crowd was completely ENCHANTED by her!!!!!!! Rock on Stevie...I Can't Wait to See You Again!!!

Jeni Bender
This is my 3rd concert I've been to seeing Stevie. I have been a fan of Stevie's since the late 90's and my mom has been a fan of Don's since the early 70's. So this concert was perfect for both of us. It truely was amazing! Also, I think this was Stevie's 2nd best one since Trouble In Shangri-La. Stevie's hair was beautiful! I loved her long blonde hair. I think maybe she had on extensions. She even had on dark pants! She actually looks great in them! I think she should wear them more often on stage. My mom and I got to the concert at 8pm and we were worried we were gonna miss it, but we didn't. I had dressed up in my Stevie clothes, but I didn't see very many other people dressed up. Maybe just one or two others. It was a cold night and even cooler because our seats were close to the water. Then Don came out and did his set. I loved it when Stevie came out and sang her part on "Hotel California" and "New York Minute". Those songs were the best. I even loved it when Stevie hugged and danced with Don. That was so cute! Then Don held her hand and she twirled. I thought that was very pretty. After Stevie finished "The Last Worthless Evening", Don said, "She'll be back." Then Don sung his songs. The crowd went wild on his songs of "Dirty Laundry", "Life in the Fast Lane", and "All She Wants to Do is Dance". During Don's encore, there was a line of people coming through the audience and people were clapping and yelling out. I turned and looked and it was Billy Joel and Mick Fleetwood! It was cool to see them there. "Desperado" was in the set list, but I don't remembering hearing Don sing it. Then Stevie came out and did her songs. (She had her dress on now.) I loved it when she sang "Enchanted", "Gold Dust Woman" with Don, and "Circle Dance" (this song is very beautiful!) Stevie then introduced her band. I love her drummer with his wild hair. Anything else to make the concert more interesting. Then "Stand Back" rocked out until "Beauty and The Beast" came on. This song is very beautiful live. There was a clip playing of the 1940's movie, "Beauty and The Beast". Stevie had her hair up. This was the most powerful slow song I have ever heard her sing. So beautiful. "Edge of Seventeen" rocked out once more and then towards the end of the song, Stevie shook hands with the audience. I saw some people were trying to give flowers to her, but she never took them. I wonder if she was excepting gifts from anyone at all. Then Stevie did the last of her songs with Don. "Leather and Lace" is also beautiful on stage. Then they both ended with a rocking song, "So You Wanna Be a Rock and Roll Star?" I really loved this one even though I didn't know the words. Then at the end, the band came down with Stevie and bowed. Thank you Stevie and Don for the most wonderful concert ever!! I hope to see Stevie again in the next year or so. Until then, rock on!!!

Gary Fortcher
What an AWESOME show! With a cool wind blowing and the crescent moon hanging in the sky, the show began with Don Henley's set. When he got to Hotel California, and the line 'there she stood in the doorway', Stevie appeared and joined him on stage. They sang the song as a duet and she was in fine voice. Stevie also sang 'New York Minute' and 'Last Worthless Evening' with Don. He finished his set and was done. Now, having seen Stevie in concert at least 10 times over the past 20 years, I can honestly say this is the best I've ever heard her. My only wish was that her set was longer. From 'Outside the Rain' and 'Dreams', to 'Edge of 17', she was truly superb. The highlight of her set, for me, was her rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast', which she dedicated to Mick Fleetwood. With clips of the original film playing in the background, she hit and held every note of the song, and moved my friends to tears. And as always, the intense rocking of 'Stand Back' knocked me out of my seat! Don had joined her for 'Gold Dust Woman', which he sang part of, as well as 'Stop Dragging My Heart Around' and a cover song called 'The Circle Dance'. He joined her for her encores, which included 'Leather and Lace' and 'So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star'. I really hope some media company gets this show on DVD and it's available...truly the best concert I've ever seen. Here's to more great shows in the future!

Michael
What else can be said except the show was great! It was everything you'd expect and more. It was another night where Stevie was showing she was the master of her craft. Her voice was sharp, clear and crisp. She looked terrific. She seemed well rested and relaxed and as always gave us her all. The song set was right on target. A few of the favorites and some that we don't get to see her perform usually, like Beauty and the Beast. Standback, is always my favorite to see her perform live. It's performance brings anyone left sitting to their feet. It is a song that has been around for over 20 years and is still a show stopper; it has an energy all of its own. Back to Beauty and the Beast, it was incredible. She appeared on stage on stage looking pretty much a like princess from days gone by. Her duets with Don Henley were great too. She joined Don, for a few of his tunes during his set. Most memorable was Hotel California and New York Minute (would have been nice if they would have dedicated to us NYers though). Don came back later on and performed in a few of Stevie's songs as well. Gold Dust Woman was great. But the highlight of their duets was a cover of Bonnie Raitt's, Circle Dance, they did her proud. It was magical between them. It seemed as if they just reconciled their pasts between them. They should run into a studio and record and release it as a single. The encore was a surprise to, we expected Leather and Lace, but not, So you want to be a Rock and Roll Star. It was a perfect song to end the evening. Stevie, is a real rock and roll star. There are so called, performers out there less then half her age who could easily take a lesson or two from her..... "Rock on Gold Dust Woman".

Jean
My husband and I drove down from CT. The traffic was so bad that it took us four hours, for awhile there I thought I was going to miss the concert. Went to pick up our tickets at the I love all access table. Did'nt know seat location until I picked up the tickets. Walking to our seats I was in shock with the seat location. Sec A Row 6 on aisle. These were the best seats I ever purchased to see Stevie in concert. Thank you !!! I will definitely buy tickets from this company again. The concert was excellent!!! I have gone to several Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac concerts over the years, but I must say this one was one of the best!!!! Stevie looked great!!! She gave everyone there a concert that they will never forget. I did enjoy the songs she did with Don. The highlight for me was when Edge of Seventeen started that's when I made my move to the stage. As she made her way down the stage I reached up with both my hands and Stevie shook them and I said thank you Stevie and she smiled. Her music has touched so many of us over the years that being at her concerts is a special feeling. I am looking forward to seeing her at the Borgata Hotel at the end of the month.

Pat Henry
I have been a fan of FM/Stevie Nicks all my life & I attended the concert at Jones Beach on 6/10 & of course it was awesome! Stevie's voice becomes even better over time. I listened to some of my albums prior to the show & her voice is soooo much better now! I have always loved Fleetwood Mac & especially Stevie & saw them at Jones Beach last summer, I couldn't pass up this opportunity to see her again. I was a little disappointed that she sang Gold Dust Woman with Don Henly, who I love as well & the Eagles, that song should not be sung by anyone but Stevie! I enjoyed it anyway, it is one of my favorites. I was disappointed that she didn't sing Sara & Beautiful Child, also my favorites. The night was just magical, every song she sang I had goose bumps! Keep coming back to Jones Beach, Stevie, I live 20 minutes from there & I love attending your concerts, it's a beautiful venue, was a beautiful night!! Love ya Stevie!

Danelle Daly
I am still floating 2 days after the Stevie Nicks/Don Henley Friday night concert at Jones beach. I never miss Stevie or Fleetwood Mac whenever they come to the NY area and I have to say Stevie was breathtaking and as flawless as ever! From the first moment the crowd saw Stevie join Don Henley on stage to sing Hotel California, to the most perfect rendition of Beauty and the Beast I have ever heard, we were in awe and would not want to be anywhere else at that moment. Stevie’s and Don’s voices did compliment each other and they definitely had chemistry on stage. Nothing compares to the chemistry Stevie and Lindsey share on stage in my opinion but the crowd enjoyed the playfulness the two displayed when Stevie came up behind Don to hug him during Stop Dragging My Heart Around. Stand Back had everyone in the entire amphitheater on their feet and really brought the house down. I was lucky enough to buy my tickets through “I love all access” and could have been anywhere in the first 20 rows. I had no idea I would be sitting 6th row dead center until I left the beach and came to the box office at 6PM. These were the absolute best seats I have ever had seeing Stevie! I knew the set list in advance so I prepared to run up to the stage at the first note of Edge of Seventeen hoping Stevie would accept the dove suncatcher with crystals I had racked my brain to buy her. As she started making her way across the stage from left to right, I noticed her security guard rushing her a bit. People on both sides of me were holding out gifts and for some reason she took the silver box in my hand as I screamed “I Love You Stevie”. She smiled, said thank you and looked touched. All of this happened in a matter of seconds but I will always cherish that moment and be grateful she came over to me. There were people all around me who were not so lucky and wound up leaving their gifts on the stage. The woman in back of me named her daughter Rhiannon and left the baby’s picture on the stage floor near the speakers. I went back to my seat after that song with tears of joy. Thank You Stevie for making this concert such an unforgettable, intimate and magical evening for your fans!

Ed Garry
On Friday, June 10th, I saw Stevie Nicks perform flawlessly at Jones Beach. This was my second time seeing this show (although slightly different as she was joined by Don Henley) this year. The other concert was in Vegas, where I thought until Friday, was the best I have ever seen her perform. Stevie was - flawless on June 10th. The evening weather was cool and she was dressed in the traditional black lace from head to toe - including black leather gloves through much of the show. She looks amazing and her voice as classic as ever. As the wind circled the stage, Stevie looked mystical and haunting during Goldust women. As she sang: "Oh - pale - shadow - she's a dragon!" Her hair was lightly blowing and her dress danced in the wind. Her arms were stretched wide, inviting and tempting the audience. Don Henley joined her for several songs (as did she for him) including Goldust where he held his own. It was nice to see this rendition, but nothing could beat the sound and passion of Stevie Nicks. Every song was as amazing as the first time I heard it. I can't wait to see the show for the third time soon! She flirted with the audience on several occasions and looked to have been enjoying the night as much as her die-hard fans. The only omission was "Landslide", but after her audience silencing version of "beauty and the beast", it was hardly missed. I could have sat there forever………..

Ben Petrone
I have been watching Stevie perform with and without Fleetwood Mac since 1977. As a boy—on “The Edge of Seventeen”—she kissed my extended hand from the stage of Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum at the end of the “Rumours” show. From that moment on I was completely enthralled. Fast-forward twenty-eight years to Tommy Hilfiger Jones Beach Theater, Friday, June 10, 2005. Stevie’s voice is better than ever. She brought a fullness and richness to every song she performed. Stevie’s duets with Don Henley were on par with hers and Lindsey’s. “Beauty and the Beast” was particularly poignant because Stevie sung it to clips from the silent movie with the same name (actually, it’s Jean Cocteau’s 1946 black & white film La Belle et La Bête) flashing on the Jumbo-Tron. The magic of the star filled sky and the sound of waves from the Atlantic Ocean crashing on the nearby beach only added to the enchantment. Also, she performed all of her classics—Rhiannon, Dreams, Gold Dust Woman, and Stand Back, with one notable omission . . . Sara. This show was nothing less than breath taking. If you’re able to see the show with Don Henley accompanying Stevie, all the better.

Vivian
What a beautiful concert, in such a beautiful venue. Stevie, flawless, at the beach! I attend EVERY Stevie concert in the New York area, whenever she is here, as well as Atlantic City when I can. I remember her concert, the Saturday night after 9/11 in Atlantic City. None of us could even think of going to a concert, but she did not want to disappoint, and did not cancel. That was probably the most poignant evening ever, and Stevie was just possessed.........sang her heart out. Now, about Jones Beach, what were you thinking letting Don Henley sing on Gold Dust Woman? Totally changed my favorite song.........that one should stay a solo, Stevie. She was just so gracious, greeting the audience, thanking us. A treat to see Mick Fleetwood enter the arena and made Beauty and the Beast even more special. Unfortunately, Don Henley was not in the best form, totally hoarse, and should not have been singing. But, kudos to him, he tried. However, I have never been to any concert (maybe Dylan?) where the artist did not even greet or speak to the audience at all. Not nice.......... Looking forward to the Borgata on July 1st! Got my tickets today.

Jenn Sullivan
My best friend Krista and I (huge stevie fans) attended the concert last night at Jones Beach, NY. The night was truly Magical. We purchased our tickets through All Access and I would definatly recommend that to anyone else planning to buy tickets to see Stevie this Summer. We arrived at Jones Beach at about 4:30pm to pick up our tickets at Will Call and Stevie and the band were out onstage practicing Dreams!!! We stuck around for a while and listened we could see them all on the stage and it really psyched us out for the concert that was just a few hours away. I saw Stevie and the Mac 3 times on the SYW tour (basically whenever they came to our area) and we were really excited to see her again. After going back to the hotel (we came down to NY from CT) we went back to Jones Beach, which is an incredible place to see a concert... Jones Beach is a State Park and its quite large, all thats there is beach, ocean, sand and the ampitheater. The Stage sets right out on the water, its truly a beautiful spot and I couldnt help thinking that Stevie must have felt the same way ( knowing she loves the ocean as I do..) We didnt know until we picked up our tickets that we were going to be sitting 7th row CENTER!!!! I couldnt believe it!!!!! and it just got better from there! As all the reviews have stated Stevie was absolutly Beautiful, she seemed sooo happy and full of energy but she must have been cold because there was a stiff breeze and as I said the stage is on the water, which is still a little cool, sooo she was wearing a coat and scarf and velvet gloves but she still looked amazing, she also didnt curl her hair for this one, most likely because of the wind!!!! It was absolutly her best performance that I have ever seen in terms of her seeming so happy and enthuziastic. They played all the songs that others have written in their reviews and she was unbelieveable... she sounded so good and her and Don Henley really did sound good togeather, to his credit Don was Awsome as well, only too bad he didnt do Desperado. Stevie didnt do Landslide but that was ok by me, its one of my favorites but I like when she does that song with Lindsey so I wasnt disappointed that she didnt play that, instead we got to hear Leather and Lace with Don and it more than made up for it. Also enchanted was GREAT and Outside the Rain, Dreams is always GREAT and Stand Back too, some of the guys from the SYW tour were there and of course Waddy who has been with her since the Buckingham Nicks days was Awsome as well. During The Edge of Seventeen we all went up to the stage and OMG she came right up to me and said hello and HELD MY HAND!!! I was Enchanted and couldnt say a word but to smile at her, it was an AWSOME moment for me, I have been a fan since I was a little girl and OMG is all I can say.... As a foot note we also spoke to Billy Joel who was there with his wife and we didnt speak to but saw MICK FLEETWOOD!!!!! Oh yes and they were selling some really great t-shirts that have STAND BACK written on the front and a drawing of herself on the back drawn by her and signed Stevie Nicks May, 2005 with a heart, I had to have that shirt!!!! Many thanks to Stevie and the Band and Don for one of the best nights of my life, Dont miss this tour you WONT be disappointed!!! Much Love Stevie ~ You rock my world!!!! As long as you perform I will be there!

Terry
Dear Stevie, I've never heard you sound or look better. I seen you about 10 times!! I was at the edge of my seat (when I wasn't dancing) the whole night! There was magic all around us! You sang Beauty and the Beast so beautifully that I cried! Rock on Gold Dust Woman and thanks for an unforgettable night!

Sami
WOW! It was amazing I went to Jones Beach! It was wonderful! The stage is on the water and it captures Stevie so beautifully. Don Still had his comforting voice and sang The End Of Innocence which mad me alittle week in the knees. Stevie sang Beauty and The Beast and right before she came out on stage her hair was tied up and she had an amazing black dress on. She was STUNNING! As always. During Edge of Seventeen I walked up and gave Stevie a rose and shook her hand I had orchestra seats and it was one of best experiences of my life and especially my mother. My mother and fathers wedding song was Leather and Lace. My father recently passed away and my mom enjoyed that very much It was very touching.THANK YOU STEVIE!!! PLEASE KEEP COMING TO JONES BEACH!!!

Alan Tobin
Another concert, another awesome performance, with one exception. Tonight, not only did I have a great seat, 6th row center, but this time security allowed pictures without a big professional lense, to be taken throughout the concert. I approximated I took close to over 150 pictures of Stevie with and without Don Henley. At the end I timed it right so I was in front of the receiving line for Stevie and got the most perfect head shot of her as she approached me. Unfortunately she did not take my may 26th beanie baby tiger, but that picture was worth everyone of the 47 concerts I have seen her perform. My camera battery died out three pictures later. THANK YOU STEVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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