Sunday, November 27, 2011

Review: Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart Perth, AU Nov 26th

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Concert Review: Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart
Photo by Court McAllister
While the two may not seem the most obvious teaming, *Dave Stewart* in support of *Stevie Nicks* ensured an evening full of memories and style when they took to the stage at the WA Athletics Stadium on the weekend.

Stewart produced Nicks' new album, In Your Dreams and with his own album The Blackbird Diaries (not to mention the Super Heavy LP … he sure keeps busy) also out now, the chance to take the creative chemistry on the road must have been alluring and has indeed proved well worth it. They do, after all, share strong links with their respected ex-muses.

After a short set by the over-exposed *Brian McFadden *, Stewart stepped onstage with a backing band in *Perth *'s own *The Panics *, plus everyone's favourite pedal steel player, *Lucky Oceans *, to boot. Moments from the Blackbird Diaries engrossed the building crowd, but when he rolled into *Eurythmics *' Here Comes the Rain Again in a more rustic, acoustic manner that showcased his backing singers and led to a rousing outro, the stage was set for some unbridled audience enthusiasm.

FULL REVIEW AT THE WEST AUSTRALIAN

Check out photos by Rhys Machell at Faster Louder HERE

Re-cut of Stevie's interview with Art Nation



Re-cut of Stevie's interview with Art Nation.  I think this is what aired on ABC1 TV in Australia on Sunday.  Its shorter then the extended video.  Has most of the same footage, but there is additional footage in this that isn't on the extended version.

The Extended interview which is about 20 minutes long is here

Photos: Stevie Nicks kicked up her heels in Perth



Plus check out fan reviews here


Check out 33 photos by Rhys Machell's from the Perth Show at Faster Louder HERE

Chart Update: Fleetwood Mac | Stevie Nicks | Lindsey Buckingham - Australia, USA

Fleetwood Mac continue to dominate on the Australian Album Charts with the largest impact shown on the Catalogue Charts.  The Very Best Of 2 CD set remains at # 1 this week, with Stevie's Crystal Visions Best Of CD moving up a notch to the top 5.  Rumours makes the largest move - back into the Top 10 at # 9.  Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits slides two places to # 20.  On the Top 100 Albums Chart albums are pretty much holding except for Stevie's In Your Dreams dropping 11 places to # 100.

Fleetwood Mac's The Dance DVD re-enters the Top 40 DVD Chart at # 37.

Australia Top 100 Albums Chart - 11/28/11
# 25 (24) Fleetwood Mac - The Very Best Of
# 44 (44) Stevie Nicks - Cyrstal Vision The Very Best Of
# 100 (89) Stevie Nicks - In Your Dreams

Australia Top 50 Catalogue Charts - 11/28/11
# 1 (1)  Fleetwood Mac - The Very Best Of
# 5 (6) Stevie Nicks - Crystal Vision The Very Best Of
# 9 (28) Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
# 20 (18) Fleetwood Mac - Greatest Hits

Australia Top 40 Music DVD Chart - 11/28/11
# 37 (Re-entry) Fleetwood Mac - The Dance

USA - Billboard Top 40 Music DVD Charts - 12/3/11
# 37 (24) - Lindsey Buckingham - Songs From The Small Machine: Live In L.A.

Third week sales for the week ending November 20th and chart date December 3rd keep Lindsey's new DVD inside the Top 40 - but dropping significantly to # 37 from # 24 last week.  This will likely be the last week for the DVD on the chart.

UK - CATALOGUE CHARTS - 11/26/11
# 27 - Fleetwood Mac - Rumours

(Photos) Stevie Nicks Rockin' The Red at the ARIAs

Photo by @allphonesarena
Stevie decked out in an all red in a never before seen outfit - and looking pretty great!  The colour is a nice change from the all black.  Photos aren't great, but from what I can see, the new 2 piece outfit is similarly styled like a few of the new recent pieces we've seen her wearing on tour... 

Last night in Sydney, Australia, at the 25th ARIA Awards Show, Stevie Nicks with Nine’s Entertainment Editor Richard Wilkins presented the best contemporary album award to Billy Thorpe's final masterpiece "Tangier" an album coincidentally that Mick Fleetwood played drums on.

Collecting the ARIA AWARD on the night were Billy's wife, Lynn, and daughters Lauren and Rusty.



Photos by: ARIA, @GypsyHeyBaby, @domalessio, @theinsound, @TanMcClure

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Reminder: Watch Stevie Nicks Interview on final Art Nation Show - ABC1 Australia Sunday 5pm


Reminder: Check out Fenella Kernebone's exclusive, extended interview with the Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter - and see more in the final episode of Art Nation this Sunday, 5pm ABC1 (Australia):


Check out the web extra interview online now here at Art Nation

Return of the matriarch...

After a 10-year break, rock queen Stevie Nicks returns with a new album – inspired by a New Zealand visit. 

By Paula Yeoman.
Herald on Sunday - New Zealand (View Magazine)
(click HERE to enlarge and read)

Review: Stevie Nicks Live in Perth

Stevie Nicks back to her magnificent best in Perth

Given her troubled past and well documented struggles with drugs and alcohol Stevie Nicks had no right to look and sound as good as she did last night.

She was here on the Perth leg of the Australian tour in support of her latest, Dave Stewart-produced, album In Your Dreams. In front a dream band led by legendary guitarist Waddy Wachtel, the 63-year-old’s voice commanded attention and affection as it rang out in the cool night air.

Towards the end of the two-hour set as the band cranked out chorus after chorus of Edge Of Seventeen, Nicks walked across the front of the stage – with help from her security who made sure the tiny-framed songstress did not get pulled in – touching the fans within reach. Those further back were just as surely touched by an artist who delivered a memorable and heart warming performance.

Full Review at PerthNow
Review by: Polly Coufos
Picture: Bohdan Warchomij

Stevie Nicks Interview: "Couple of Projects to do in 2012" before Reuniting Fleetwood Mac

Fun interview with Dan and Ken from Heart 107.3 Hobart, Tasmania from November 23rd.  The segment was quite long that included full versions played of Edge of Seventeen and Stand Back, which I edited out.

Wishing Fleetwood Mac Bass Player John McVie a Very Happy Birthday today... November 26th


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Review: Stevie Nicks | Dave Stewart - Adelaide Nov 23rd

Our arts writer Robert Dunstan went to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to see a unique solo performance from Fleetwood Mac's front woman Stevie Nicks supported by The Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart.
Continue Reading at RIPITUP
Photos: Andreas Heuer

Also reviewed by The Mouth - Adelaide here

"Stevie Nicks proves she still has what it takes vocally to captivate & entertain a 6,000 strong audience for two hours."

"Dave Stewart's rendition of Tom Pett's "Don't Come Around Here No More was a highlight, a song which was actually co-written by Petty and himself, a revelation which reaffirmed we were in the esteemed presence of a truly talented artist."

"Brian McFadden delivers an impressive set to an initially reserved, but eventually well received audience."

Stevie Nicks Confirmed as Presenter at 25th ARIA Awards Show

ARIA is pleased to announce more stars taking on presenting duties on the night.  Currently mid-way through her Australian tour, seminal rock-chick, STEVIE NICKS, will be gracing the ARIA Awards stage to present an Award with her friend, and Nine Network's Entertainment Editor (and best-selling author), RICHARD WILKINS.

Sunday 27 November at Allphones Arena in Sydney.

General Admission tickets available here.

Get all the latest ARIA Awards news, info, plus ticketing and event details right here at www.ariaawards.com.au