Fifty-one years after Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham first graced the stage at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham regaled a sold-out crowd with their homage to Buckingham Nicks, a studio album released by the duo prior to the artists joining the legendary band Fleetwood Mac. The September 30 show “Cunningham Bird do Buckingham Nicks,” was the first time many in the audience were able to hear these songs as the original album is out-of-print.
Madison took to the stage veiled in a white chiffon caftan and bangs reminiscent of the bohemian queen herself – Stevie Nicks, while Andrew maintained his folksy coolness. They were supported by drummer, Griffin Goldsmith, and keyboardist, Mike Viola, who’s also the producer of the forthcoming album Cunningham Bird, set to release on October 18.
Notable songs include “Crying in the Night” and “Crystal” which reminded us of the catchy hooks and emotional depth of Stevie’s “Rhiannon” and “Landslide.”
Andrew shared, “The best reason to cover anyone is that little part of you that thinks you might do it better.” Indeed, they delivered.
And, as if the evening wasn’t magical enough, fans were treated to original songs by Andrew and Madison to close out the night including “Pulaski at Night” and “In From Japan.”