Sunday, April 17, 2011

(Review) Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart - Hollywood Bowl (Night #1)

Rod Stewart is entertaining as ever at the Bowl
by STEVE FRYER
The OC Register

"Stevie Nicks opened with an 11-song show, and later joined Rod on stage for “Young Turks’ (his song) and “Leather and Lace” (her song, written and recorded with Don Henley). Both were fine collaborations, with their voices mixing well enough that, sure, they should go forward with it.

Nicks’ voice sounded better than ever, especially during the encore of “Love Is” during which she was accompanied by only piano and two supporting singers. She did a couple of her Fleetwood Mac hits, with “Gold Dust Woman” and “Rhiannon” given epic instrumental introductions that were a touch melodramatic. The songs are strong enough on their own, let ‘em breathe."

Full Review at The OC Register site

Photos by Armando Brown, for the Orange County Register




(Review) Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks bring Heart and Soul to Phoenix + Photos

STEVIE NICKS PLAYS HER HOME TOWN
by Serene Dominic
AZ CENTAL

Photo Gallery
PHOTOS BY: RALPH FRESNO

They say the only predictable things are death and taxes and concerts by veteran rock acts teaming up to fill arenas during a recession.

But this neither deadly nor taxing Heart and Soul Tour pairing Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks which arrived here on tax return weekend, playing US Airways Center Friday, raised lots of preliminary questions.

Which one would be the soul? Sure, Rod has covered a lot of Sam Cooke over the centuries, but Stevie has an equal number of songs about leaving her body. Metaphysically speaking, the soul should be her.

How much time would they actually spend onstage together?
Would they only sing songs they've recorded as duets with other veteran rock acts? They could do a whole set of those alone!

Who would sport more scarves?

And would they sit together on a piano bench and bang out "Heart and Soul," the song most amateur pianists insist on playing?

You say no, but if Rod is serious about this American Songbook thing, he's gotta get around to even that chestnut eventually.

Full Review at AZ Central

(Review) Phoenix, AZ - Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks US Airways

Phoenix Concert Review: Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart–Apr. 15, 2011, US Airways

If you ask me who I like better, Stevie or Rod—it really is a tossup. Yes, they are both known for a raspy style of singing, both have been around for some 30 years making truly legendary music and both artist’s records and CDs fill my music collection – but there is just one thing that makes it impossible to choose—they are both amazingly and uniquely talented--unique being the key word…but more on that in a moment.

A bill with two such superstars is always a big draw, and so it was not a surprise to see a very full, near sell-out crowd at last night’s show. Stevie came on first almost exactly on time, which I think left a good chuck of the crowd stuffed in the tunnels trying to get in—but when you have two full sets from two mega-artist’s you need to get started. She opened with “Stand Back,” and I was pleased to hear a strong voice in top form from Stevie. “Outside the Rain,” was followed by the amazing Fleetwood Mac tune she performed beautifully, “Dreams.”

Full Review at Examiner.com

(Photos) Rockstar Pro Photography: Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks Detroit - April 10, 2011

A massive amount of really great photos of Stevie Nicks and Rod Stewart performing at Joe Lewis Arena on April 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.

Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks Live in Detroit - April 10, 2011
Photos by Scott Legato
View Full Gallery at the below links
38 Photo Gallery Rod and Stevie | 37 Photo Gallery Stevie Nicks

Friday, April 15, 2011

BEST HIPPIE-QUEEN EARTH MOTHER - Stevie Nicks



Best of Rock - 2011
From the latest issue of RollingStone Magazine dated April 28th
The definitive guide to the 64 people, places and things that are ruling music right now. Starring Adele, Fleet Foxes, Odd Future, Panda Bear, Stevie Nicks, U2, Danger Mouse, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart and many more.

Florence Welch the Florence and the Machine singer pays tribute to her hero 
[Stevie Nicks]. 

WIN 2 Tickets To See STEVIE NICKS at Webster Hall in NYC from ROCKLINE


One (1) Grand Prize Includes:
• Roundtrip airfare for 2 to NYC
• One night hotel accommodations
• 2 tickets to see Stevie Nicks in concert on May 4th
(Approximate Value = $1,500)

HOW TO ENTER
To enter, participants must register online at www.rocklineradio.com between Wednesday, April 13th and Tuesday, April 26th (“Sweepstakes Period”). Only one entry per person.  Must be 21 or older.