Stevie Nicks Proves She's as Enchanting as Ever and Other Classic East Highlights

This weekend, the second half of the bi-coastal Classic festival took place at New York’s Citi Field. While the Classic East had the same 6-band lineup as the Classic West, that didn’t make the East Coast festival any less impressive.

Below, we’re bringing you some of the highlights from the weekend:

Day one (Saturday, July 29) started off with a captivating performance of “Jesus is Just Alright With Me” by The Doobie Brothers. While singer Michael McDonald was missed, the band pulled off an incredible set nonetheless. And, as Billboard points out, Tom Johnston’s ‘70s look is modern-day perfection.

-- Got those highway blues, can't you hear my motor runnin' -- #TheClassicEast

See @TheDoobieBros at #TheClassicNW https://t.co/joaqLg3kWx pic.twitter.com/mfaIkbb5LU

— The Classic (@TheClassic) July 29, 2017

New York ROCKED #ClassicEast last night!!!
Citi Field was ON FIRE!! Thank you, Doobie Fans!  You guys are the best!!! pic.twitter.com/luYR5y0Ldc

— The Doobie Brothers (@TheDoobieBros) July 30, 2017

As for Steely Dan, they killed it with high energy and solos left and right. While they performed sans-guitarist-and-co-founder Walter Becker due to illness, The Dan still managed to work at least one song from each of their studio albums into their 13-song setlist.

Bodhisattva, Aja & Hey Nineteen are just a few of the hits Steely Dan played tonight at #TheClassicEast https://t.co/joaqLg3kWx pic.twitter.com/BJu3kPT8XS

— The Classic (@TheClassic) July 30, 2017

The night wrapped with a performance by the Eagles—again joined by country singer-songwriter Vince Gill and Glenn Frey’s son Deacon Frey. While Bob Seger didn’t join in this time, as he did at the Classic West, the band still put on an impressive two-and-a-half-hour set that was nearly identical to their set on the West Coast.

The Eagles close out an incredible Day 1 at #TheClassicEast

Grab tickets for #TheClassicNW here: https://t.co/joaqLg3kWx pic.twitter.com/jWev5PGNsM

— The Classic (@TheClassic) July 30, 2017

Earth, Wind & Fire set day two (Sunday, July 30) into motion by keeping the energy high throughout—even during the slower songs.

.@EarthWindFire turned #TheClassicEast into a 'Boogie Wonderland' tonight ---- pic.twitter.com/1jF4W5x0kB

— The Classic (@TheClassic) July 30, 2017

Journey had another great performance, with a standout solo from drummer Steve Smith.

Any Way You Want It, Open Arms, & Faithfully were just a few of the many hits @JourneyOfficial performed tonight at #TheClassicEast pic.twitter.com/rayqnpQtVo

— The Classic (@TheClassic) July 31, 2017

Fleetwood Mac’s performance proved that Stevie Nicks is still as enchanting as ever, but ex Lindsey Buckingham’s guitar picking on “Big Love” earned him an ovation from the crowd.

.@fleetwoodmac close out a spectacular weekend at Citi Field! #TheClassicEast pic.twitter.com/kfYKs1e8or

— The Classic (@TheClassic) July 31, 2017

While that’s a wrap on the bi-coastal festival, the Eagles and The Doobie Brothers recently announced the Classic Northwest for September 30 at Safeco Field.

JUST ANNOUNCED: @TheClassic Northwest ft the Eagles and @TheDoobieBros. on 9/30 at Safeco Field. Tickets on sale 8/5 at 10amPT #TheClassicNW pic.twitter.com/TIAuXG5T14

— The Classic (@TheClassic) July 23, 2017