Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The Grammy Nominations....

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No Grammy Nominations kids!
The potential was so there!! more-so then ever before I think... Sadly neither Lindsey Buckingham nor Stevie Nicks were recognized for their crowning achievements this past year during this evenings Grammy nominations telecast and ultimately the fully released list of nominations.

Congratulations to those that were nominated.




Photos by Ashley Mar: Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart Sydney, Australia Nov 29th

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Stevie Nicks with Dave Stewart 
Sydney Entertainment Centre - November 29, 2011
Photos by: Ashley Mar







KYLIE adores him, Stevie Nicks wants to do dinner @Reecemastin

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KYLIE adores him, Stevie Nicks wants to do dinner and tens of thousands of teen and tween girls are playing his debut hit Good Night right now.

Stevie Nicks, has taken XFactor Australia Reece Mastin under her wing.  Nicks invited him to hang out after her Sydney Entertainment Centre gig, gave him a gold crescent moon pendant and made plans to catch up for dinner before she leaves Australia.

"I got to meet Stevie Nicks last night, she's amazing. She's given me advice, a present. She doesn't give these out to everyone. She's like my mum away from mum," he said.

Adelaide Now


“In Your Dreams” Tour Review, Sydney 29/11/11 by Australian Rozie

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Stevie Nicks appeared right on schedule at 9pm. She was actually much better vocally than I thought she was going to be. The concert went for two hours, which I consider very good value nowadays (Janet didn’t even last an hour and a half). Stevie told us from the start that it was NOT a “greatest hits” show and she was going to play her new stuff (whether you wanted to hear it or not).

Full Review at Australian Rozie

More Photos of the show here

Stevie included Rock and Roll in the set tonight - dedicated to Reese Mastin of X Factor fame.

Photos by Kyleigh Pitcher: Stevie Nicks with Dave Stewart & Brian McFadden - Sydney, Australia

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STEVIE NICKS with Dave Stewart & Brian McFadden 
Sydney Entertainment Centre 
November 29, 2011 
Photo by Kyleigh Pitcher 




Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Lindsey Buckingham – Songs From The Small Machine "If you are a fan, this is literally made for you"


Songs From The Small Machine is not for the Fleetwood Mac fan.  This live document is for the diehards that Lindsey Buckingham has cultivated over the years, especially since he started releasing solo records and touring regularly about 5 years ago.

Having seen this tour when it passed through Atlanta, I can tell you that this is a perfect souvenir of the show. Buckingham has never been one much to change up his concerts and this DVD proves it. The set list has been consistently the same and even the dialog is virtually identical to every other night. The delicately worded explanations of his career and life path are tied directly into the songs chosen to be performed and shed light on his motivations, successes and failures.

Classic Fleetwood Mac cuts such as “Go Your Own Way”, “Tusk”, “Second Hand News” and “Im So Afraid” are given muscular, energetic treatments, but don’t feel as close to Buckingham’s heart as the truly emotional tunes that are included. This version of “All My Sorrows” (originally from 1992’s criminally underrated Out Of The Cradle) is absolutely one of the highlights of Buckingham’s entire career. “Turn It On”, also from Out Of The Cradle, is given a glorious run through as well.

Brand new tunes (there are no less than 6 from the 2011 album Seeds We Sow) stand up proudly next to the more familiar songs. “Illumination”, “The End Of Time”, “That’s The Way Love Goes” and “Stars Are Crazy” go a long way toward justifying Buckingham’s claim that his new album may be his best.

The only complaints that I have are minor. Many of the songs are performed in a lower pitch than the recorded versions and while I understand that it helps prevent vocal fatigue (as he has to sing all night every night during the solo tours), some songs are definitely affected. For example, the otherwise amazing, blistering acoustic take of Fleetwood Mac’s “Big Love” doesn’t feel quite as dazzling as the version from 1997’s live album The Dance and the only difference seems to be the pitch.

I also wish there were more songs from the previous album Gift Of Screws which contains quite a few of his best solo songs. Only “Treason” appears here and it’s almost a throwaway in this show.

Songs From The Small Machine is a simple continuation of Lindsey Buckingham’s art. It’s occasionally frustrating, but mostly brilliant. If you are a fan, this is literally made for you.

By Chris McKay
Music News Nashville

60 Photos by Eva Rinaldi: Stevie Nicks with Dave Stewart & Brian McFadden LIVE in Sydney

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STEVIE NICKS LIVE IN SYDNEY
with DAVE STEWART & BRIAN MCFADDEN
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
60 really amazing photos by: Eva Rinaldi 
60 Photos: GALLERY | SLIDESHOW



Monday, November 28, 2011

This week on HDNEt Concerts: Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty


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HDNet Concerts Presents captures a radiant Stevie Nicks in her first solo performance to be filmed since 1987. In this concert special, clad in her trademark look of high heels and lace, Nicks kicks-off the night with “Stand Back”. Paired with the iconic rock vocals of Tom Petty, this is a night of concerts you DO NOT want to miss.

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Video: Stevie Nicks Presenting at the ARIAs

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Photo by Richard Wilkins

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



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