Stevie Nicks performed her first show in nearly three years, taking the stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon.
Stevie kicked off the show with her famous double-shot “Outside the Rain”/”Dreams” opener, before welcoming the the sea of festival revealers with huge appreciation. “Oh my God, look at you!” she joyfully exclaimed. “Let’s hear it for yourselves!” She acknowledged her unusually long time away from the stage (due to the pandemic, of course). “So let’s just continue on our way for the first time in three years, YES!
Despite the time off, Stevie sang and danced with ease, performing a crowd-pleasing set of her biggest hits, such as “Dreams,” “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” and “Stand Back.” She showed her trademark flowy stage moves for “Gypsy,” “Rhiannon” and “Gold Dust Woman.”
Stevie honored her friends and musical inspirations through the show. She dedicated “Landslide” to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, her friend and collaborator, who unexpectedly passed away in March. She covered Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’,” an homage to her longtime friend and confidant, who died in 2017. Finally, she ended the show with a pair of tributes, her 2011 Hurricane Katrina-inspired “New Orleans” and Led Zeppelin’s 1971 classic “Rock and Roll.”
Stevie Nicks moves on to the sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre show in Morrison, CO on Wednesday.
Outside the Rain/Dreams
(Amy Karibian)
Gypsy
(Todd Neal)
Landslide
(Matthew Gaubert)
Edge of Seventeen
(Matthew Gaubert)
Stevie Nicks fans shared their photos, clips, and excitement from the show on social media.
Yall. Hearing @StevieNicks play ‘New Orleans’ was a magical, healing experience. 😭🥰 #jazzfest pic.twitter.com/5aCvNz9Lx2
— Cindy Nguyen (she/her) (@nguyen_cin) May 8, 2022
Stevie Nicks performing in Alabama tonight 🥺 help pic.twitter.com/qSp864peJI
— Chris🌙 (@FineSkylark75) May 7, 2022
@StevieNicks was a spiritual experience!! Thank you for everything!! #jazzfest #NOLATwitter pic.twitter.com/ezGESFW3rF
— Tyler Dickerson (@TylerDickerson_) May 8, 2022
I’m dead my heart. I love you, @StevieNicks pic.twitter.com/B0yZMokmQH
— Rosie. (@stevienickstan) May 8, 2022
Love ya @StevieNicks! One of my faves since I was a little girl. The reigning QUEEN of rock and roll @jazzfest! ❤️❤️❤️🎶 pic.twitter.com/1FDJUNvzV6
— Helena Moreno (@HelenaMorenoLA) May 8, 2022
Stevie Nicks was awesome, as usual. It was energetic and emotional and so extremely special to us all. We love you, @StevieNicks! Welcome back 🤍 pic.twitter.com/5CsS5zPNzT
— SNBR | tour mood (@BRStevieNicks) May 8, 2022
The one and only @StevieNicks doing her first show in three years, paying tribute to the late #TaylorHawkins with “Landslide” #JazzFest pic.twitter.com/zTHGd4qmil
— Jonathan Robles (@jonathanrobles) May 7, 2022
Hair. #stevienicks pic.twitter.com/JIkoUpsIyS
— Curtis (@curtisineurope) May 7, 2022
Stevie Nicks just said this is her first time on stage in three years. She has spent the time “watching miniseries and wearing comfy pants and teaching my dog to shake hands,” a relatable queen.
— Sarah Ravits (@sravits) May 7, 2022
BRO LOOK ITS STEVIE NICKS pic.twitter.com/iT7QtfojHf
— B εïз 🍂 (@bwdreamshs) May 7, 2022
Ignore the guy but OMG LOOK SHES SO PRETTY @StevieNicks pic.twitter.com/DbMcUII4H5
— B εïз 🍂 (@bwdreamshs) May 7, 2022
