Fri & Sat, Feb. 22 & 23 '08Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Tue, Jan. 29 '08
House of Blues® Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 848-5100
Also Appearing:
Heart Love Alive and
Led Zepplica
Fri, Dec. 21 '07THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 879-5016
Also appearing: The Lisa Parade
Fri & Sat, Dec. 14 & 15 '07Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Sun, Dec. 2 '07 15th Annual L.A. Veteran's Holiday Celebration
VA Grounds (Wadsworth Theater)
Brentwood, CA (West L.A.)
Fri & Sat, Nov. 23 & 24 '07 Cache Creek Casino & Resort
14455 Highway 16
Brooks, California 95606
(888) 772-2243
Sat, Nov. 3 '07 Showtime: 2000 - 2130 hours
Private Event
March Air Force Base
Fri & Sat, Sep. 21 & 22 '07Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Sat, Sep. 15 '07 The Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
13963 Alondra Bl.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Sat, Aug. 25 '07
Gaia Rocks & Warrior Girl Music presents The Los Angeles Women's Music Festival 2007
Woodley Park, Encino, CA - Proceeds to benefit Animal Rescue
Sun, Aug. 19 '07
Waterside at beautiful Hueneme Beach Park on Surfside Dr.
Free afternoon concert on the beach.
Fri, Aug 17 '07
The Sagebrush Cantina
Calabasas
No Cover - All Ages
Come early for best seating
Thur, Aug 2 '07
City of Perris Summer Concert
Foss Field Park
138 N. Perris Blvd.
Perris, CA 92570
Fri & Sat, Jul. 27 & 28 '07 Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Tue, July 3 '07 Showtime: 7:30pm
Oceanside Summer Beach Festival
Oceanside Pier Plaza Amphitheater
Oceanside, Ca
This two-day festival includes a street fair, carnival,
entertainment, and fireworks show.
For info, call (760) 967-2005
Fri, June 1 '07
Lake Arrowhead Village
Center Stage at the Pavillion
Free Concert - All Ages
Mon, May 28 '07
Private Event
Jonathan Club, Santa Monica
Sat, May 12 '07
Michelle will make a guest appearance at the
West Coast Dreams Event
A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Fan Event
THE FACTORY
652 N. La Peer Dr, Los Angeles
Fri & Sat, Feb. 23 & 24 '07Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Fri, Feb. 2 '07 THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 879-5016
Sat, Jan. 27 '07
The OC Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre
801 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 550-0880
Sat, Dec. 23 '06Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 477-8225
Benefit Concert for Nevada County youth against drugs
Adults: $22.50, Under 18: $10.00
Be Like Me - I'm Drug Free!
Fri, Dec. 22 '06 Cache Creek Casino & Resort
14455 Highway 16
Brooks, California 95606
(888) 772-2243
Sun, Dec. 3 '0614th Annual L.A. Veteran's Holiday Celebration
VA Grounds (Wadsworth Theater)
Brentwood, CA (West L.A.)
Mon, May 29 '06
I saw this show over the weekend at Harrah's. I can't rave enough about the professionalism, musicianship, and authenticity of
Bella Donna: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac.
Let me explain.
This is not some silly Stevie Nicks impersonation romp. No camp. No parody. No over the top gestures or vocal mimicry. No karaoke or lip sync. This show is a full-on tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, performed by a group of professional musicians who obviously have years of live music performance experience under their belts. This group is far from the standard lounge act you get at most casinos.
Michelle Tyler is a talented professional singer. She delivered an amazing set of Stevie Nicks solo and Fleetwood Mac music, so authentic, I almost forgot I wasn't watching the real thing. Bob Weitz is a huge talent on guitar. He's so versatile. He can authentically recreate Buckingham's unique guitar style on the FM material with just the right flourish. When playing a totally different Waddy Wachtel style number from Stevie's solo material, he is also spot on. The other musicians and singers in this 8 person group are up to the task of varied FM and SN material. With the exception of the recent Gold Dust touring band, I'd go out on a limb and say Bella Donna recreates the Fleetwood Mac material better Stevie's own solo touring bands. They're that good. The one thing that constantly reminded me I wasn't watching the real thing? Sorry to say this, but...
THE SETLIST WAS BETTER THAN ANYTHING I EVER ENJOYED AT A REAL STEVIE NICKS CONCERT.
I thought I died and went to heaven when I heard authentic renditions of songs most Stevie fans would die to hear again from La Nicks herself:
"Rooms on Fire", "Talk to Me", and "Gold and Braid".
We were also treated to some of Stevie's recently resurrected forgotten songs:
"Beautiful Child", "If Anyone Falls", and "Silver Springs".
A wonderful sprinkling of non-Stevie Fleetwood Mac mateiral led by the two talented backup singers:
"Songbird", "World Turning", and "The Chain".
Not to have merely a nostalgic tribute, they also included
"Say You Will". (Michelle threw in just a bit of lasso dance to make it fun for discerning fans.)
Stevie's usual concert standards were performed with amazing authenticity:
"Rhiannon", "Dreams", "Gold Dust Woman", "Gypsy", "Landslide", "Enchanted", "I Need To Know", "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around", "Leather and Lace" (a treat for those like me who prefer the all girl version), "Stand Back", and "Edge of Seventeen".
I know I'm forgetting some songs. This is only what I can remember off the top of my head. If I were to search long and hard for one bit of criticism, I'd admit Stevie's longtime show stopper, Stand Back, was the least effective song in the set. Stevie has that number so fine tuned now. Without the huge synth track and massive percussions anchoring the music, the song falls a little short. Nothing to be ashamed of, though. It was still a crowd pleaser.
If you have a chance to see this show, go! Treat yourself to the closest thing you'll ever get to the real deal. The price makes the real thing obscene by comparison. It cost me two $2 drinks to rock out to my favorite music all night long. The best bargain in entertainment I've ever enjoyed. See them now while the price is a steal. I have a feeling the free lounge shows will soon be going by the wayside and bigger showrooms will be in the future if the band keeps going with this fantastic tribute. They do Stevie and Fleetwood Mac every justice. I think Stevie herself would be proud of the show they provide for a constantly hungry fan base that can't always have the original.
Friday, April 23 '04
Fri, May 2 '03
I have worked in the professional impersonator industry (as Madonna)since 1985. I've written 2 books on the subject of impersonation and am considered "an expert" in this world- with all that said...BELLA DONNA is the MOST AMAZING DEAD-ON BEAUTIFUL re-creation of Stevie Nicks and THE BEST Tribute band I have EVER heard! Unbeliveable! SHE ROCKS and the band is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bella Donna
By Vickie Wright
"Thunder only happens when it's raining" turned out to be more than
lyrics to a Fleetwood Mac song this weekend. The band Bella Donna
performed at The Canyon Club in Agoura on Saturday, March 15. A light
rain and thunderstorm fell over the area shortly before the show. The
thunder outside was no comparison to the thunder happening inside the
club.
Michelle Tyler fronts Bella Donna, a Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac
tribute band. The band and Michelle did an awesome re-creation of
Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac on stage. The Canyon Club was packed to
a full house. The intimate seating arrangements made it seem as if
Stevie Nicks was performing for us in our living room. Crowds
overflowed on the big couches and chairs, a nice touch for a concert
that made one feel like they were back in the 70's. The only thing
missing was the smell of patchouli and incense.
Michelle does not just perform and sing Stevie; she captures her true
essence and spirit. The talented singer moved, looked, and became
Stevie Nicks. Michelle's vocal talent is incredible; she possesses
Nicks' same strong, raspy, sexy, quality mixed with emotion that makes
you feel magical. Her presence was amazingly inspiring. With the many
tiny details that went into their show, any Fleetwood Mac fan could
see that as a whole the band and Michelle have perfected their tribute
to make one not only see them but feel them. As far as the audience
members were concerned, Stevie Nicks was on the stage with Mick
Fleetwood on the drums and cowbell during such classics as "Gold Dust
Woman" and "The Chain". Michelle's wardrobe was right out of Ms.
Nicks closet. Her flowing outfits, high heeled boots, and white
tambourine helped create a visual that made you feel that Michelle was
The Queen of Rock and Roll magically serenading you. It was enchanting
to say the least.
One did not have to pretend or close their eyes, the energy was there,
and Michelle channeled Stevie the entire time. She was alive on stage;
it was hard to tell who was paying the tribute. Michelle enjoyed the
audience as much as the audience enjoyed her presentation.
The authentic details could be heard in the sound of the band. They
were finely tuned to perfection and transformed into Fleetwood Mac.
The background harmonies were rich and blended beautifully with
Michelle's leads. Musically, Stevie's solo years were represented on
stage as well as her duets. The crowd headed to the dance floor for
"Stand Back" and "Edge Of Seventeen". An on-stage wind machine added
visions of Stevie to these powerful performances. The beautiful
background singers joined Michelle in an angelic rendition of
"Leather & Lace". With the world's current situation and times of crisis,
people want and need nostalgia more than ever. Michelle and her band
took the audience back to a happier time. Pure and simple, it was
great music.
The crowd was hushed and swayed slowly as Michelle sang "Landslide".
Lovers sang along and held hands. In true Mac fashion, guitar player
Bob Weitz rested his chin on his hand just as Lindsey Buckingham does
during the final lyric of the song as he gazes at the song bird. It
was as authentic as it could get at that moment. Michelle and her
guitarist even exchanged the classic "thank yous" that Stevie and
Lindsay have done when they perform this song on stage. A lot of
thought and effort went into paying homage to Fleetwood Mac and
Stevie; these added details show how much Michelle and her bandmates
care about what she is doing for the legacy she is paying tribute to.
The show was presented with the utmost respect and loyalty, the fans
truly loved every minute and a lot of them recreated their own version
of Stevie by coming dressed in lace, velvet, and fringe.
The crowd pleaser of the night was "Silver Springs". The crowd
exploded as the piano intro began. Michelle had a background choir of
hundreds as we all sang along to the beautifully sung ballad. At the
close of the song she was authentically Stevie and said, "Silver
Springs is a great old song". Michelle and the band left nothing out
and left no one feeling empty. While Michelle dashed off to change
into another fabulous Nicks ensemble, the ladies piped out awesome
vocals on "Say You Love Me" which is a lead sung by Christine McVie
during Fleetwood Mac shows. No one could feel left out- it was all
there right down to the wind machine that blew on Michelle as she
danced, sang and transformed herself into the Queen Gypsy.
The encore was "Rhiannon" another classic that Michelle truly gave a
100% of herself to. It seemed as if the 90-minute show went by too
fast. The Canyon was the prefect venue for Bella Donna to tantalize
us; the room was filled with spirit. Michelle Tyler put on a great
show. We were treated to something very special. Bella Donna will be
performing at Paladino's in Reseda in April and at The Strawberry
Festival in Oxnard in May. For more info please visit
www.cuppajoe-music.com/beldon.
Vickie Wright is a freelance writer, music critic, and celebrity biographer.
Fri, Nov. 24 '06
Pershing Square
Downtown L.A.
Free Concert in the Park
Sat, Oct. 21 '06
SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
1221 State Street, suite 205
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-7776
Sat, Oct. 7 '06
THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818) 879-5016
Also, Petty Theft - Tribute to Tom Petty
and the Heartbreakers
Sat, Sep. 30 '06
The Cannery Casino & Hotel
2121 East Craig Road
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
(702) 507-5700
(866) 999-4899
Sat, Sep. 23 '06
The Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
13963 Alondra Bl.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
3 Shows
Mon, Sep. 4, '06
City of Thousand Oaks
Summer Concerts in the Park
Labor Day Show
Dover / Hendrix Park
Fri, Sep. 1 '06
Downtown Long Beach Street Fair
Long Beach, CA
Free show! All Ages!
Sat, Aug. 19 '06
Waterside at beautiful Hueneme Beach Park on Surfside Dr.
Free afternoon concert on the beach.
Sun, Aug. 13 '06
Ojai Summer Fest 2006
$25.00 Advance / $30.00 Gate
SPECIAL! $40.00 Two-Day Pass!!
Kids 10 and under are FREE!
Libbey Bowl Amphitheatre, Ojai, CA
FLYER
Sun, Jul. 30 '06
THE ANSWER opening for Captain Cardiac
Michelle will be making a guest appearence with
at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank.
Tue & Wed, Jul. 25 & 26 '06
THE ANSWER: 40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Michelle will be making guest appearences with
at the Candlelight Pavillion.
Wednesday July 26th performance SOLD OUT. A second performance, Tuesday July 25th has been added. Tickets are selling quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible! Come share an evening of timeless hits and memories stretching over the last 40 years with the classic rock group The Answer. With some special surprises. All seats are $35.00 (which include dinner and show).
For reservations, please contact the Box Office at (909) 626-1254.
Fri & Sat, Jul. 21 & 22 '06
Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Sat, July 15 '06
Lake Arrowhead Village
Center Stage at the Pavillion
Free Concert - All Ages
Fri, July 14 '06
The Sagebrush Cantina
Calabasas
Free Show - All Ages
Fri & Sat, June 2 & 3 '06
Spa Resort Casino
401 E. Amado Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(888) 999-1995
2 Shows Nightly
Private Event
Jonathan Club, Santa Monica
Sun, May 28 '06
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue Stage - Pier & Strand
Hermosa Beach, CA
Fri & Sat, Feb. 24 & 25 '06
Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Tue, Feb. 14 '06
THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, California 91301
(818) 879-5016
Special Valentine's Dinner/Show Package
Sat, Feb. 4 '06
Pala Casino
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059
(877) 946-7252
Wed, Jan. 11 '06
BB King's Blues Club
Universal Studios City Walk
Hollywood, CA
Also, Allison Road (Gin Blossoms Tribute)
and Forever Fab (Beatles Tribute)
Fri & Sat, Oct. 7 & 8 '05
Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
An unsolicited review from the Buckingham-Nicks website fan forum:
Mon, Sept. 5 '05
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue Stage - Pier & Strand
Hermosa Beach, CA
Sat, Sept. 3 '05
Pala Casino
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059
(877) 946-7252
Sat, Aug. 20 '05
Waterside at beautiful Hueneme Beach Park on Surfside Dr.
Free afternoon concert on the beach.
Sat, Aug. 20 '05
The Sagebrush Cantina
Calabasas
Thur, July 14 '05
THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, California 91301
(818) 879-5016
Sat, June 4 '05
Pala Casino
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059
(877) 946-7252
Fri, June 3 '05
The Promenade in Temecula
Temecula, CA
Sat, Feb. 5 '05
THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, California 91301
(818) 879-5016
Also, Queen Nation
Sat, Jan. 15 '05
Pala Casino
11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059
(877) 946-7252
Wed, Dec. 29 '04
Cafe Kashmir
3817 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 566-9147
Sun, Dec. 5 '04
12th Annual L.A. Veteran's Holiday Celebration
VA Grounds (Wadsworth Theater)
Brentwood, CA (West L.A.)
Fri & Sat, Nov. 12 & 13 '04
Harrah's Phoenix
Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, Arizona 85239
(480) 802-5000
2 Shows Nightly
Friday, October 15 '04
BB King's Blues Club
Universal Studios City Walk
Hollywood, CA
(818) 622-5464
Also: THE NEIL DEAL (Neil Young Tribute)
and IN DREAMS (Roy Orbison tribute)
Friday, September 17 '04
The Lobster Festival
at Ports O' Call Village,
Nagoya Way, San Pedro, CA 90731
Saturday, September 11 '04
THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, California 91301
(818) 879-5016
Sunday, August 22 '04
Free afternoon concert on the beach.
Saturday, July 10 '04
Universal Citywalk, Hollywood
Saturdays: TRIBUTE TO ROCK sponsored by Budweiser.
Wednesday, July 7 '04
The Sagebrush Cantina
Calabasas
Sagebrush Cantina's 30-year anniversary celebration
Saturday, June 12 '04
The Canyon Club presents:
Bella Donna at the Theater on High Street
Also: Heartbreaker
Acoustic Tribute to Pat Benatar
Saturday, May 1 '04
The Normandie Casino
Also, Heartbreaker - A Tribute to Pat Benatar
Private Event - Colina School Spring Concert
Thousand Oaks, CA
Friday, April 16 '04
ALL IN BLACK Productions & Infusion present:
"ALL 4 ALLY" Benefit Concerts for Allison Nicole Ray
45 High Street
Moorpark, California 93021
(805) 497-8606
Saturday, Feb. 28 '04 Showtime: 8:00 pm
Also, Desperado: Eagles Tribute
The Normandie Casino
1045 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 352-3400 . (800) 540-8006
Tuesday, Feb. 24 '04
Michelle appeared as Stevie, and performed "Landslide" with Bob and Jim on acoustic guitars. Lots of fun pix will be posted on Scrapbook page. This event was a blast! Many wonderful impersonators and tribute artists. THE REEL AWARDS™
at the Historic HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL, 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Friday, Jan. 23 '04
THE CANYON
28912 Roadside Drive
Agoura Hills, California 91301
(818) 879-5016
Friday, Jan. 16 '04
Also, Space Oddity: Tribute to David Bowie
BB King's Blues Club
Universal City Walk
Sun, Dec. 7 '03
11th Annual L.A. Veteran's Holiday Celebration
VA Grounds (Wadsworth Theater)
Brentwood, CA (West L.A.)
Sat, Oct. 25
Paladino's
Tarzana, CA
Sat, Sept. 20 '03
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at Platinum Live. We thoroughly enjoyed playing at one of the best venues around. Thanks to promoter Jimmy D. for booking, thanks to Greg Ladanyi for great sound. We shared the bill with two outstanding tribute bands, The Led (Led Zeppelin Tribute) and Grand Illusion (Tribute to Styx).
Tues, Sept. 2 '03
Downtown L.A.
"Tribute Tuesday"
Lunchtime Concert
in the Park
Sat, Aug. 23 '03
Special guest: Raising Kane
Sunday, May 18 '03
Quiet Cannon at Montebello Golf Course
Fri, Apr. 25 '03
We headlined an evening of 4 diva tributes.
Sat, Mar. 15, '03
Review of this Show
Wow! What a show on saturday night. All of you were awesome, and the music was incredible. Thanks for the entertainment.
Jill S.
USA - Mon Mar 17 23:41:43 2003
My family and I saw you perform last night at the canyon club and I thought you were great! Thank you for the autograph! I had lots of fun!
Sincerely, Sarah B.
agoura, ca USA - Sun Mar 16 15:33:54 2003
Fri, Feb. 7, '03
Reviewer: Lynne -
I have to admit I went to this show out of curiosity. I had seen some flyers around town. Being a long time Stevie fan, I was skeptical. Bella Donna put my fears to rest. This was one great show. There were so many other Nicks fans there, that it was sort of a "coming together". The band was tight, the Stevie impersonator was amazing. All I had to do was squint my eyes a little and Stevie was up there! I am going to see their show at the Canyon Club that I saw posted on Tribute City. If you havent seen this great tribute band, please do!
10th Annual L.A. Veteran's Holiday Celebration
Brentwood Theatre - Sun, Dec. 8, '02
Reviewer: Mike Blumenthal -
I was fortunate to be at the LA VA Veterans Holiday Celebration and watch your incredible show. Thanks for a great performance and your contribution for the Veterans entertainment. Outstanding.
Thousand Oaks, CA USA - Tue Dec 17 2002
Hey there Folks, I was at the VA Event last night and I must say you were awesome. I am writing an article for the event and I had to tell you that you were fabulous.. Fleetwood Mac is one of my favorites and you guys do an awesome job paying tribute to them.
Great times,
Vickie
Los Angeles, CA USA - Mon Dec 9 2002
Reviewer: Linda Ellis -
Bella Donna, the live tribute to Stevie Nicks was, at times, surreal. I had to keep reminding myself what I was seeing and hearing was an incredible impersonation of the Queen Of Rock and not the real thing. The 10th annual Los Angeles Veterans Holiday Benefit and Concert was the setting for an afternoon of great music.
Jim Belushi and his band were the headliners, but it was BELLA DONNA who stole the show!
Singer, Michelle Tyler had all the right moves and the sultry vocals that made one take a second look. She flowed onto the stage, swirling in white chiffon and platform boots...Interesting note, Ms. Tyler is replicating the svelte, sexy Stevie Nicks of 2002...
The backing band was awesome and well rehearsed. Two guitarists (one electric, one acoustic), bass, drums, keyboards and two outstanding and beautiful backup singers. The crowd went crazy when all three girls shared one mic up front for a three part "Leather and Lace".
It was perhaps, one of the most authentic tributes I have ever seen. Bella Donna is a local act to be on the lookout for.
Bella
Tributeproductions@earthlink.net
LA, CA USA - Thu Oct 31 2002
The Canyon
Agoura, California
March 15, 2003