Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Primal Scream Covers Fleetwood Mac

Primal Screams new cd "Beautiful Future" includes a cover of Christine's song "Over and Over" originally from the Tusk cd... It's featuring folk legend Linda Thompson... It's not bad.

Check out Primal Scream on Myspace for a listen.

Monday, July 21, 2008

complimentary 'Gift Of Screws'

Lindsey Buckingham “Gift Of Screws” CD / Concert Ticket Bundle FAQ

As a special offer, Lindsey Buckingham online ticket purchasers are entitled to receive one complimentary copy of Lindsey Buckingham's new album 'Gift Of Screws' for each pair of tickets (2) ordered for any of Lindsey’s North American tour dates.

This promotion is for all online orders for tickets to the '08 North American Lindsey Buckingham shows. It is not applicable to walk up or phone purchases of tickets.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Delivery of your Gift of Screws CD will be on or near the official release date of September 16th.

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Herbert W. Worthington Featuring Stevie Nicks

Herbert W. Worthington has created an official website featuring collectable
photography of Stevie Nicks
"Herbie's Hurrell"

Herbert and Stevie approached the style of George Hurrell in this unique and captivating portrait of Stevie, as you've never seen her before.

This beautiful, intimate 14"x14" never-before-seen photo is printed on high-quality glossy poster paper, and is suitable for framing.

The price is just $25 (us dollars) plus s&h.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Soundstage 2008... Videos

Enchanted - Stand Back - Rock n Roll & Crash... Doesn't get much better then this! Can't wait for the DVD!!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Stevie Nicks Soundstage DVD on sale NOW!

It looks as if Stevie's DVD is now on sale through the WTTW11 Outletplace, a PBS Merchandise Store... I just ordered one, it went through... We'll see how quickly I get this...

Oh... and that mock up cover to the right of the page? I guess I wasn't too far off.


STEVIE NICKS Pt 1 & Pt 2 DVD
Price: $19.95
BUY NOW

In this episode, Soundstage captures a radiant Stevie Nicks in her first filmed solo performance since 1987. Clad in high heels and lace, Stevie boldly jumpstarts the night with "Stand Back." Don't miss a second as she performs songs from her comprehensive career retrospective album, Crystal Visions. Throughout the evening, Stevie elegantly showcases her vocal abilities on "Fall From Grace," and follows a stunning performance of "How Still My Love" with a cover of Dave Matthews Band's "Crash" interpreted through the eyes of a woman. Stevie also beautifully performs "Sara," a song rarely performed without Fleetwood Mac, before finishing up the hour with an amazing cover of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll."

Stevie Nicks knows how to put on a show. Part Two of this theatrical evening continues with a perfect mix of favorites like "Landslide" and "Gold Dust Woman" that will leave you yearning for more. During this intimate show, Stevie shares poignant personal memories and the origins of her songs. In long, dripping sleeves and trademark shawl, she breaks into her signature slow twirls, exuding a sensuous stage presence. The hour starts off with a riveting version of "Rhiannon" and ends with an epic rendition of "Edge of Seventeen." If that's not enough, Vanessa Carlton joins Stevie on stage for a special duet of Bonnie Raitt's "Circle Dance," as well as "The One," a cut from Vanessa's latest album. Tune in to watch one of the most prolific and influential women in rock music history at her best!

Songs Include:

Stand Back
Enchanted
If Anyone Falls
Sara
Fall From Grace
How Still My Love
Crash Into Me
Rock and Roll
Rhiannon
Sorcerer
The One
Gold Dust Woman
Circle Dance
Landslide
Edge of Seventeen

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

10 Shows... 3 Million Bucks Gross!

Updated numbers for Stevie Nicks' short 2008 Spring/Summer Tour....

Only 10 shows out of the 17 shows she performed from April 18th to June 29th have been reported so far. The average attendance this year at 64% is down 1% compared to last years reported numbers... and the average attendance last year of 6,545 per show is above what her numbers are showing this year of 5,864. The average ticket price last year based on 24 reported shows was $59.35. This year the average ticket price based on these 10 shows increases to $68.57. All in all, it looks pretty consistent in terms of audience size compared to 2007. And for a performer that hasn't released any new material since 2001 and only 2 solo albums of all new material since 1994, not to mention it's her second summer of promoting a Greatest Hits collection released in March, 2007 - it's not so bad.

Stevie Nicks, Matchbox 20 up next on WTTW11's Soundstage

By Jennifer Thomas on July 16, 2008 12:47 PM

So you're channel surfing, and all of the sudden you realize you're watching an hour's worth of Stevie Nicks singing favorites like "Landslide" and throwing in covers like a brilliant version of Dave Matthews' "Crash."

That's coming up at 9 p.m. CST July 17 as PBS station WTTW11 continues its Soundstage series, taped concerts by big-name acts, most filmed on the station's intimate concert stage in Chicago.

The series runs on Thursday nights and has already featured Josh Groban, REO Speedwagon and Bon Jovi. Part II of the Steve Nicks concert is July 24. Matchbox 20 airs July 31 and Kenny Chesney on Aug. 7. Repeats are shown at midnight on Saturdays.

The series was resurrected in 2001 and has featured a mixture of acts including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Trisha Yearwood, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, Alanis Morissette, Joan Baez, Michael McDonald, John Mayer, The Wallflowers, Heart, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Train, The All American Rejects, Dashboard Confessional, Macy Gray and Jewel.

Looking at the advance copy of the Stevie Nicks show, she sounds fantastic in her first taped solo concert since 1987. The concert offers some unique material including Nicks performing "Sara," a song she doesn't usually do solo since she considers it "a signature Fleetwood Mac song" and her calling "Fall From Grace" the meanest song she's ever written.

Nicks also performs fan favorites like "Rhiannon" along with a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll." The crowd wasn't especially energetic, but that also means they're not interfering.

The Matchbox 20 show includes selections from the band's new album, "Exile on Mainstream." Rob Thomas and crew also throw in hits "3 AM," "Unwell" and "How Far We've Come." The musicality and vocals are strong, and there's a short, off-stage interview with the band.

Watching a concert on TV is no substitute for the real thing, but it has its perks, including more interaction with the performer. You get more than the "How you all doing tonight?" type of yell-outs at concerts, and instead get a little background behind the performer's work.