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Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
03/09/2017

Stevie Nicks and the Pretenders at the Moda Center on 2/28/17 / photos

Photos By: BRENT ANGELO //

Stevie Nicks is a music Icon.

As a member of Fleetwood Mac, she had a key role in their massive success. Fleetwood Mac’s "Rumors" for example has sold over 45 million copies since its release in 1977 and is one of the bestselling records of all time. Stevie Nicks has had huge success as a solo artist as well. Her newest solo release, “24 Karat Gold: Songs From the Vault”, had her diving into her archives. Stevie Nicks would then treat her fans to rare gems never played in her live sets.

The recent Moda Center show was a unique show for her and was more like a Storytellers show. She was personal, honest and she really made the arena feel more like an oversized living room like we were all at her home. Her stories would take us back to her early 70s Buckingham Nicks era to the current. Early in the set, one live highlight was the fan favorite "Stop Draggin My Heart Around" originally done with Tom Petty.

Stevie joked during "story time" that one of her life goals is still to be the only girl in the Heartbreakers. Portland was then treated to the surprise guest of Chrissie Hynde, who sang Tom's vocals. These two rock legends went back and forth, joking, teasing, and simply having a blast playing together. “New Orleans”, “Moonlight (A Vampire's Dream)” and “Crying in the Night” (Buckingham Nicks song – 1st time played on tour) were all treats rarely heard if ever on tour. The fan favorites were there too. Songs like “Stand Back” and “Edge of Seventeen” still rock in concert.

Stevie Nicks is a rare, mystical artist who is still loved and respected by so many. With that undeniable voice, she is like no other. Stevie could have easily gone the greatest hits tour route and would have easily sold well but she gave Portland a show a truly special concert that celebrated her storied, musical career. The Moda Center show showed she remains one of music’s very best.

Opening band, the Pretenders proved they still rocked too. Lead singer, Chrissie Hynde’s vocals sounded as strong as ever. Chrissie’s vocals truly shined on “I’ll Stand By You”. The Pretenders were a great choice to open making this show a great double bill.

With that, kudos to the sound crew and those at the Moda Center. The live audio was spot on and sounded great throughout the night.

Stevie Nicks
(Setlist) 2-28-17

Gold and Braid
If Anyone Falls
Stop Draggin' My Heart Around (with Chrissie Hynde)
Belle Fleur
Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac)
Wild Heart
Bella Donna
Enchanted
New Orleans
Starshine
Moonlight (A Vampire's Dream)
Stand Back
Crying in the Night (Buckingham Nicks song)
If You Were My Love
Gold Dust Woman (Fleetwood Mac) with band introductions
Edge of Seventeen

Encore:
Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac)
Landslide (Fleetwood Mac)

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Anne Parkes

I have Love Stevie since the seventies since I heard her haunting voice sing Dreams and it hooked me and I loved her ever since and I followed her and been to every concert since with Fleetwood Mac and her when she went solo and I am 61 now and I have been a fan since I Love Stevie for her beautiful voice are beautiful lyrics and of course are beautiful music I will rock with her as long as she keeps on locking I love you Stevie you've made my life beautiful you have made my life happy thank you


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