From: owner-sheryl-crew-digest@smoe.org (sheryl-crew-digest) To: sheryl-crew-digest@smoe.org Subject: sheryl-crew-digest V4 #91 Reply-To: sheryl-crew@smoe.org Sender: owner-sheryl-crew-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-sheryl-crew-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk sheryl-crew-digest Monday, April 2 2001 Volume 04 : Number 091 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [sheryl-crew] Sheryl performed in private concert of Stevie Nicks [Brigit] RE: [sheryl-crew] Sheryl performed in private concert of Stevie Nicks ["s] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2001 23:14:58 +0200 From: Brigitte Subject: [sheryl-crew] Sheryl performed in private concert of Stevie Nicks http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010401/re/_ientertainment_leisure_nicks_col_1.html Stevie Nicks Returns to Spotlight in Private Gig By Dean Goodman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Admitting to being ``a little nervous, but I'm going to hang in there,'' Fleetwood Mac member Stevie Nicks unveiled several new songs at a private concert on Saturday. Nicks, who turned 53 last Monday, is on the promotional trail for ``Trouble in Shangri-La'' (Reprise), her first new solo album since 1994. It is due in stores on May 1. Rocker Sheryl Crow, who produced some of the songs, put in a guest appearance as Nicks and her seven-man band played 12 songs for about 300 record industry types at a Hollywood rehearsal studio. Inevitably, Nicks dusted off some of her Fleetwood Mac gems, including ``Dreams,'' ``Gold Dust Woman, ``Rhiannon'' and ''Landslide,'' and solo hits ``Stand Back'' and ``Edge of Seventeen.'' She introduced Crow as a ``really, really good friend and she saved my life on this record.'' They performed the new song ''Sorcerer,'' which Nicks said she wrote in 1974 when she was a ''prim'' new arrival in Los Angeles. They also performed a duet on the Crow-written song, ``It's Only Love.'' More at: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010401/re/_ientertainment_leisure_nicks_col_1.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 22:34:37 -0500 From: "sylvia" Subject: RE: [sheryl-crew] Sheryl performed in private concert of Stevie Nicks Here's a review from a fan who got to attend: Los Angeles April 1st 2001 Last night in a Hollywood rehearsal hall, Stevie Nicks performed a showcase promoting her new record, "Trouble In Shangri-La". We were lucky enough to attend and experienced an evening that was charmed from beginning to end. The intimate venue was decked out with giant posters of the cover art, and the requisite buffet, open bar and flower arrangements. After mingling and getting drinks, my friend Meredith and I made our way to the performance hall and walked right up to the stage. The stage was a good size - maybe 30' x 14' deep. It was low - about 30". There was a great silk parachute drape at the back, lit up in pinks and purples. We met a few people who had come from New York - one who had never seen Stevie live. There was an electric feeling in the air. In addition to the industry people, we could tell there were true fans there who were completely on edge waiting for the show. The setting was beautiful - giant palm trees lit up around us, prints of the cover art on either wall. The stage was all set and we knew we were in for something very special. Stevie took to the stage right around 8pm. She was introduced first by a Warner Bros. exec, and then by her brother Chris. The show started out with the traditional "Outside The Rain/Dreams" combo. Stevie looked radiant and happy. She was wearing her now trademark outfit from the last tours, accented with the long dripping chiffon sleeves. Mindy and Sharon were there on vocals, and Waddy Wachtel was back on guitar, wailing away and adding his own touches. The first new song was "Everyday" - and much of the audience seemed to know it. Waddy actually laughed at Meredith and me as we sang along with the chorus. Of course we already knew the words ! The reaction to the new song was great, it was met with a roar at the end. Next, Sheryl Crow was introduced by Stevie as "My very, very close friend who saved this record". Sheryl was a knockout, dressed in a cream colored vintage dress and funky cowboy boots. She played guitar and sang on "Sorcerer". Their harmonies were beautiful. Their voices blend together perfectly . Stevie and Sheryl faced each other through most of the whole song - belting out the choruses. They also did the new ballad "It's Only Love". That song promises to be a staple of all the shows this tour. Stevie talked about Sheryl coming to her house with her guitar and playing it for her in her dining room. The two of them seemed to recall it a bit differently and got a big laugh of it. The highlight of the show for me was "Fall From Grace". Again Sheryl came out, after Stevie was saying "Where's Sheryl?". She bounded out from backstage and said "I'm fired" and they launched into a flawless version of the song . They blew the roof off - Stevie nailed the last high notes of the song perfectly. It is a great addition to the set and I hope it remains for the entire tour. "Stand Back" and "Landslide" followed. "Stand Back" was complete with high kick and Stevie wore the red shawl - no Stand Back shawl ! She dedicated "Landslide" to the people at Warner Bros. and thanked them for standing by her during the record. She pointed out that was not "kissing up to them", but that they really helped her during the scary process of making the record. Lenny Castro started "Edge" with a fantastic drum solo, and Waddy's guitar was thunderous - like only he can play it. Stevie's howl during the bridge was unreal. It seemed to go on forever. In all the years we have seen her I have to say this howl was the ultimate. Her voice was in excellent form. "Has Anyone Ever..." closed the show and Stevie thanked everyone who came, calling us all her "Poets...Priests of Nothing...Legends ". The show, all in all, was simply electrifying. We kept looking at each other throughout, like "Is this really happening ???" Meredith and I were so thrilled. It was a night that will go down in history for us. Afterwards, we were able to speak at length with Chris, Lori and Waddy about the tour, the album and what a great time we had. Best of all, we spent some time with Stevie, got autographs, and have many pictures of us together. Stevie was completely gracious, and was thrilled that we like the album so much. It was surreal, and could not have been more perfect. I cannot say how wonderful it was to be able to thank her for all of her music, to tell her how proud of her we are, and let her know how important she is to all of us. It was truly "An Evening in Shangri-la". The set list was as follows: Outside The Rain Dreams Gold Dust Woman Everyday Sorcerer Rhiannon Fall From Grace It's Only Love Stand Back Landslide Edge of 17 Has Anyone Ever... Pictures still to come ! I wish you all could have been there with us. Jason ------------------------------ End of sheryl-crew-digest V4 #91 ********************************