Thursday, January 3, 2008

Starting the New Year off right, with Stevie Nicks

I've decided that 2008 is going to be a good year. For starters, Stevie Nicks has answered my prayers. She is coming to Palm Springs. Famous for her mystical chanteuse image, Stevie is still enjoying a strong career recording and touring schedule. I went to see her in San Diego in 2007 and shortly thereafter sent Stevie an e-mail asking her to add a Palm Springs tour date. And what do you know, voila! Ah the power of the written word. I am just hoping that I can get to chat with Stevie backstage after the show. Once she hears that The Palm Springs Savant will be in the audience I'm quite sure she will summon me...or at least conjure up a White Winged Dove to fetch me. So, on a bed of nails, I wait- to hear the call of the Nightbird. You can bet your sweet bippy that I'll be posting about it on February 3rd.
-Rick Rockhill
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23 comments:

  1. eric1313January 3, 2008 at 12:25 AM

    Oh Yes. I may be much younger than she, but she's still a goddess in my book. I'd love to get a chance to see her live.

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  2. Mrs. G.January 3, 2008 at 1:09 AM

    I am so happy for you!! I love me some Stevie...hope the wind machine is on and her scarves are a blowin'. Take photos.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 1:12 AM

    she puts on an amazing show, enjoy!

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  4. Tea N. CrumpetJanuary 3, 2008 at 2:58 AM

    She is a real siren-- I am chartreuse green with envy! I listen to her to wind down and get pumped up!

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  5. Desert SongbirdJanuary 3, 2008 at 5:33 AM

    Hope you get your wish!

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  6. Maggie MooJanuary 3, 2008 at 6:06 AM

    I think you are my long lost brother. Really...

    I LOVE her! You are so lucky!

    (I'm green)

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  7. Real Live LesbianJanuary 3, 2008 at 6:55 AM

    Sweet! I have a few things I want....I may need you to write letters! ;)

    Enjoy Stevie! I'm SURE she'll want you in the wings!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    I love Stevie. She rocks. Somebody told me she's blind, and has to be led onstage by her arm.

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  9. Michael ColvinJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    How lucky are you!

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  10. curmudgeonJanuary 3, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Bah. She'll just keep draggin' your heart around.

    I luv Stevie. Saw Fleetwood Mac a couple times back in the day. Stevie and Christine both - their voices just mesmerize.

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  11. minijonbJanuary 3, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Break out your Tom Petty mask, jump on stage and sign a sweet duet with her! That'll start your year off right.

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  12. TeaJanuary 3, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    She`s good! Have fun Rick and Happy New Year!!!

    tea
    xo

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  13. UnknownJanuary 3, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    Good for you. We play alot of Fleetwood Mac in our house and Stevie Nicks as well. One of my husband's favourite bands ..me too.

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  14. Rick RockhillJanuary 3, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    Eric- this will actually be my 15th time seeing Stevie live (yes, I'm a closet groupie).

    Mrs G- I'm sure she'll be twirlin around so much her shawls and scarfs will be flowing without the wind machine!

    minijonb- Tom Petty mask..good idea. But I think I'd empty the joint if started singing.

    Anne- I love the Mac too...ah how I miss them

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  15. UnknownJanuary 3, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    Ooooooooooooh!!! I love Stevie too!

    What a cool post and what a great way to kick start the new year!

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  16. Maggie MooJanuary 3, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    HOLY COW!! 15 times?!?!!

    Wow. :)

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  17. LilianJanuary 3, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    Rick,
    Happy New Year! You surely get to see interesting shows, places, people... that´s the good life! I have never seen Stevie, but I love her voice; it´s unique. Enjoy the show :)

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  18. Zen WizardJanuary 3, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    She's not as easy to work into a female impersonator revue as Carol Channing--but maybe that is a good thing.

    I mean, everyone is doing Carol Channing, and--just speaking for myself--it is getting kind of played out.

    I will work on my Stevie Nicks and let you know how it goes over.

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  19. whimsical brainpanJanuary 3, 2008 at 8:33 PM

    Very cool! And if you did get to meet her in person I have a friend who would be sooo jealous, she's a huge fan.

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  20. zachJanuary 3, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    A wish answered!
    A good way to start a new year.
    Congrats.

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  21. morgetronJanuary 3, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    Morgy loves Stevie.

    -J

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  22. snowelfJanuary 4, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    Actually Rick, this IS supposed to be a great year for so many people--it's a high energy year full of harmony and love, so we all have that to look forward to!! :)

    --snow

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  23. Canadian flakeJanuary 13, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    ok I feel dumb...never heard of Stevie Nicks...but glad she is coming so you can see her.

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Thank you kindly.