I just got back too! It really was amazing. I'm still ecstatic over the fact that I was within a few yards of Vanessa, in person!
Wow. I mean, she looked lovely. She sang beautifully. She played with grace and talent. I think it was the best live performance I've ever seen from her! It's the
only one I've ever seen in person, but I've seen a lot of footage from some of her other performances. This one was just perfect.
She started right on time and I believe the songs she played were:
Ordinary Day (and she sang the alternate lyrics! Divide and conquer!)
Who's to say
White Houses
This Time
Put Your Hands on Me
Best Behavior (Only You)
A Thousand Miles
The One
I'm pretty sure that was the order. Not 100% though.
And I had the best seats! I had expected to be sitting way in the back because I could only afford cheap tickets, but my friend got the tickets like a few hours before the show, and they were right in the center, section 102, way up front just behind the orchestra seats. I couldn't have asked for better seats because I wouldn't have wanted to be in the orchestra seats, or further back either. And then I had my binoculars! So I had a spectacular view of Vanessa! I could see every strand of hair and every sparkle on her dress... lol.
And I was so glad when she came back on for the cover of Rock & Roll. I whipped out my binoculars and stared at her swaying and singing. I was sad when she left the stage though. But then she came back at the end and bowed! I was happy.
And Stevie Nicks was really good too. I wasn't familiar with her songs but she really rocked. The songs near the end were the best. But that beauty and the beast one was kind of weird. 0_o But she was really great.
The musicians were extremely talented. The percussionist was unbelievable. Her drummer was amazing. The guitar players were awesome. And her piano player was very talented. I guess the harpsichord guy was good too but I couldn't really distinguish his playing.
The lights were fantastic! They were so cool, but probably bad for anyone with epilepsy. It got pretty extreme sometimes.
I too ran into people who didn't know who Vanessa was. I guess this guy in front of my friend and me saw me singing the words to her songs, and eventually he and the people with him asked us who she was. They were like, "I've never heard of her before," and, "Is she playing her own songs? I thought she was playing someone else's songs." And that was while she was playing "A Thousand Miles"! After she said "Yes, I'm that girl."! :roll: Of course I set them straight, and promoted her cds.
I was disappointed that so many of the people there were Stevie fans and pretty much disregarded Vanessa, but I couldn't be too upset with them. They'd probably have a fit if I went in saying, "Who is Stevie Nicks?" "Does she play that oldies music?" lol. Actually my mom thought Stevie was a guy until I told her when we got to the pavilion. I really want to a concert that's all Vanessa's so the fans will all be hyped to see her instead of ignoring her and chatting about.
I looked around, but I couldn't pick out any Nessaholics either. I also desperately wanted to meet Vanessa, but I didn't ask anyone because I didn't see anyone who looked like they had some sort of connections. I instead looked for ways to sneak backstage. (hehe :twisted: ) I brought the picture I drew of her (here's a
link if anyone is interested) and was hoping to get her to sign it, or maybe I'd give it to her. But oh well, I'm sure I'll meet her one day.
All in all it was an amazing concert. It would be so cool if one day my friend and I end up on stage performing. He's a great drummer, and I sing and play the piano (and the sax too). That would be great.
