and it should be. We haven't heard Christine's songs performed live since 97, except for World Turning and Don't Stop. It's gonna be amazing hearing her songs again since I think most people didn't think they ever would again. For once, I'm totally happy with a greatest hits set! I'm really hoping for Brown Eyes...

I though Lori is no longer with the Mac on tour?

I welcome background musicians, contrary to what lot of people say.

I think they add to the sound, so the music is more exciting.

Also, I've always wondered what happened to the extra percussionist of The Dance and Say You Will....

Had a pretty magical afternoon watching one of my very favorite bands rehearse for their tour ✨ http://t.co/fWPKqzEumT

— Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) September 18, 2014

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I don't care for the back up singers. I don't mind when they are doing like the weird "ahhs" and "ohhs" for songs but I don't want to hear six voices singing the chorus of Dreams and all those other songs where the three part harmony is such a staple. I know their voices are older and road worn, but there is still three lead singers, no need for back up singers on The Chain, or Gold Dust Woman or Say You Love Me, Dreams, You Make Loving Fun etc. you get the point. The Dance is a good example of this, most of the songs I listed and Silver Springs, the backup singers take away from Stevie and Lindsey and Christine singing together, I can't even hear them. It kind of cheapens the performance a little bit.

I am so ****ing jealous!

I still don't like One Direction, but props to the Irish one I guess�� pic.twitter.com/cLTQStQKbL

— Miranda ❁ (@Merrandaa) September 21, 2014

Seem as good a place as any to post this...

I thought he was Hunter Hayes.

Hunter Who? Is it the picture or has Mick lost a lot of weight?

Hahaha.Mick is now hanging with the young artists.

I've heard of One Direction .Are they bubblegum music.

I'm so happy the FM is getting themselves around with the younger crowd .

Hunter Hayes is a young country music star. Mick looks ultra thin. He's prolly been working out with Christine's trainer.

Hi Viv .I know who Hunter is.His tunes are OK.Yes Mick looks thin there.He's probably working out with his exercising like I should be doing.

Yes, it shows in his stomach and his face.

Michele

thanks to fmfanuk for sharing - labeled as rehearsal photo from few days ago:

http://fmfanuk.tumblr.com/post/98237...earsing-2-days

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Sweet lights! I'm surprised they're using screen video again. They didn't hold back with production.