Tag: Vanessa Carlton

  • Stevie Nicks attends Vanessa Carlton’s ‘Beautiful’ debut

    Stevie Nicks attends Vanessa Carlton’s ‘Beautiful’ debut

    Vanessa Carlton gets support from Stevie Nicks at Beautiful Broadway debut!

    Vanessa Carlton made her official Broadway debut last night (June 27). The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter took a bow after portraying music star, Carole King, for the first time in front of an audience in the hit bio-musical Beautiful at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre

    Vanessa was joined onstage by longtime cast members Evan Todd, Kara Lindsay, Ben Jacoby, Paul Anthony Stewart and Liz Larsen for a meaningful curtain call.

    Vanessa was surprised by the support of friend and fellow music star Stevie Nicks, who attended the performance to cheer Carlton on in her first Broadway gig.

    Vanessa Carlton is set to play a limited engagement through September 1.

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    Just Jared / Friday, June 28, 2019

  • Vanessa Carlton covers Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’

    Vanessa Carlton covers Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’

    Vanessa Carlton has covered Fleetwood Mac’s Number One single “Dreams,” the second of six brand new covers, available on digital streaming services April 20.

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    On her official site, Vanessa shared the following thoughts about recording the classic Stevie Nicks-penned track:

    “This song is epic. I feel like a lot of people don’t attempt to cover Fleetwood Mac because the personality of these songs are so distinct. I admit, I was terrified to do this, but I sang Dreams on stage at a BMI event honoring Stevie Nicks. I was 7 weeks pregnant at the time. No one knew. I got to sing the song with Stevie’s band, which was pretty great. Waddy Wachtel, the musical director gave me “the nod” during rehearsal. Which, I think meant he approved. Or, at least, I’m praying that’s what it meant.

    I knew the only way I could honor this song was to get an amazing band. My friend Patrick Hallahan (My Morning Jacket) is one of my favorite drummers. He lives in Louisville and despite being super busy, woke up early, drove to Nashville, played the song and drove home. All before noon. The gorgeous harmonies were done by the Watson Twins, Nashville locals, who are also from Louisville. And the guitars were all done by Adam Landry, who also produced the track. We sent the song to Stevie for approval, and we got the seal. Dream team!”

    Here’s the full audio of Vanessa’s cover of “Dreams.”

    On April 11, Vanessa shared a teaser video of her rendition on YouTube.

  • Vanessa Carlton: ‘Stevie is like a queen’

    Vanessa Carlton: ‘Stevie is like a queen’

    Vanessa Carlton, who just released a new album called Liberman, recently talked to CBS News about how good friend Stevie Nicks has continued to be an inspiration to her. “Her greatest form of advice is how she lives her life. The way that she looks at her career and looks at her role is so extraordinary because she’s obviously in such a position of power [that] in a sense she’s like a queen, you know? But she is so warm and connected. I just love how she connects all the dots of her life.”

    View the video here: Vanessa Carlton CBS News interview.

  • VIDEO: Stevie jams with Deer Tick on New Year’s Eve

    VIDEO: Stevie jams with Deer Tick on New Year’s Eve

    Stevie Nicks spent New Year’s Eve at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York, jamming with Vanessa Carlton and her husband John McCauley’s band Deer Tick. Stevie was the surprise guest and closed the show with “Rhiannon” (video posted below)

    Stevie officiated Carlton and McCauley’s wedding in December 2013.

    Rhiannon (courtesy of Tracy Allison)

    Rhiannon (courtesy of Matthew Groelh)

     

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