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[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Erin

My pics are here:

https://plus.google.com/photos/11640...86758812372417

Erin, the pictures are wonderful. Thank you for sharing them.

Michele

[michelej1]

Columbus Alive
http://www.columbusalive.com/content...twood-mac.html

Concert Review: Fleetwood Mac

Posted by Jackie Mantey | April 05, 2013 01:51 PM

When Fleetwood Mac took the stage last night at Nationwide Arena for its first show in a 50-plus stop tour — its first in three years — the band played Rumours’ “Second Hand News.”

Funny, because second hand news the band is most definitely not. The Nationwide show was filled to the rafters with members of pretty much every generation alive. And as our music writer Chris DeVille highlighted in his concert preview, Fleetwood Mac is experiencing a surge of popularity among today’s young indie musicians.

The show was a veritable playbook of rock history. The hits were in full supply, dominating most of the nearly two-hour long show. Song after song, it was amazing to think this band only had one U.S. No. 1 (“Dreams”) when its hits have become stuff of musical treasure and the butter of classic rock radio.

Though a new song did come out of the evening with the band, starring singer Stevie Nicks, guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, bassist John McVie and drummer Mick Fleetwood (Oh man, by the way, he killed. Fleetwood Mac’s invaluable percussion is a primal heartbeat in black sheep’s clothing. Fleetwood’s the type of guy you’d wish to share a spot of tea and absinthe with if he still drank.). “Sad Angel” is part of an EP of new music the band plans to release in the coming days, Buckingham said. The song received a warm reception thanks to its up tempo, bleeding guitar moments and catchy chorus. They’ve still got their music writing magic. Nice to see they’re not resting on decades-worth of laurels. These musicians are legends who have thrived for a reason.

Buckingham pointed out one of those reasons before singing three songs from the band’s 1979 album Tusk. Nicks and Buckingham spoke a lot throughout the concert about their trials and joys as famous artists, and one of the most moving was when Buckingham talked about how the music industry can exploit a formula until it’s dead and then move on to the next thing. Tusk was his “line in the sand” to not end up as a band used in that manner. Thank goodness. “Tusk” is one of my favorite songs; it never fails to get my blood boiling and seeing it played live was a personal highlight.

Last night was the first time the band played “Sisters of the Moon” on stage since the late ‘70s, just one of many treats for the Columbus crowd. Nicks dedicated “Landslide” to the audience, which was brought to its feet when, after playing “Landslide,” Nicks and Buckingham gave each other a high five that turned into a hand hold. Another standing ovation came after Buckingham played “Big Love” by himself, calling the song a “meditation on the power and importance of change.” We know so much about these two people, but we also know nothing at all. Seeing them still friends after all these years was a testament to how love, in all its forms, evolves and endures.

It would be difficult to see this show and not feel romantic, but from a production standpoint, Fleetwood Mac live rocks. The sound was awesome and the video work and closeup shots of the musicians — particularly of Buckingham playing difficult guitar parts — was thoughtful and much appreciated. Nicks was as radiant as ever.

Even if you are a newcomer to Mac mania (welcome, friends), go see this band live. Your head and heart will thank you.

[michelej1]

Click to See Pictures, Scene Magazine photos by Joe Kleon

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-...na-in-columbus

Friday, April 5, 2013


Concert Review and Slideshow: Fleetwood Mac at Nationwide Arena in Columbus

Posted by Jeff Niesel on Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM


There was something old-fashioned about the way Fleetwood Mac casually arrived on stage last night at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, the site of the first date of the band’s 50-date reunion tour. Playing together for the first time in 3 years, band members strolled onto the stage without any major hoopla (though drummer Mick Fleetwood had his arms hoisted high above his head as if he were a referee indicating a touchdown). After a bit of tuning, the group launched into “Second Hand News,” and if the song sounded just a bit out of sync, the band set things straight on “The Chain,” which sounded just as eerie as ever and the group proceeded to play a flawless two-and-a-half hour set that showed it hasn’t lost a step despite the hiatus.

“There will never be another show like tonight,” singer Stevie Nicks told the capacity crowd in reference to the fact that it was the first date of the tour. After a spot-on rendition of the hit “Dreams,” the band played “Sad Angel,” a new song from an EP that guitarist Lindsay Buckingham said would be released in the coming weeks. The song had a driving guitar riff but suffered from its wimpy keyboard riff. Still, it was hardly a disaster and it led nicely into “Rhiannon” and a reworked rendition of “Tusk” that benefited from vintage footage of the USC marching band that played on the studio version. One of the 20-song set’s highlights, “Tusk” culminated with Buckingham at the front stage where he furiously soloed and provided a punctuation mark with an exuberant leg kick. That energy carried over into “Sisters of the Moon,” a song Nicks said the band hadn’t performed live since the ‘70s.

Band members then exited the stage so Buckingham could play the solo tune “Looking Out for Love,” which he described as a “meditation on the power and importance of change.” While Buckingham is a phenomenal guitarist and showman, he fared better when he had Nicks by his side and the two delivered a beautiful rendition of “Landslide” and then resuscitated the Buckingham Nicks tune “Without You.” Nicks changed into a gold shawl for the rousing rendition of “Gold Dust Woman” and then kept things going strong for her solo tune “Stand Back,” which sounded great with the Mac musicians backing her up. The concert concluded with the crowd favorite “Go Your Own Way” and the band returned for an encore that included rousing renditions of “World Turning” — which included a Mick Fleetwood drum solo — and “Don’t Stop.”

[reebokandlace]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

....However, for many of us, there is a certain level of monotony that just cannot be justified anymore. It's been going on for a while, and the blame rests squarely on the band members. ......... This is something Stevie, Lindsey and crew have forgotten how to do together. I would happily spend hundreds of dollars to see them go out and play a new album mixed in with a few of those old standards. But that won't happen, and to me, it feels as if Fleetwood Mac is only revived periodically to pay for the high cost of retirement these days.

Well stated Karma! My sentiments exactly.

[reebokandlace]

Can someone please post an mp3 of Gold Dust Woman from the show. I reallly want to hear that end part of "you can't see me, you can't save me" I see there is a post with the whole show but I have no idea how a torrent works...can someone PLEEEASE help a technologically disadvantaged sister out?

THANKS!

[FierySequences]

Originally Posted by buckinghamnicks

I Review:
Wrap-up:

I am very passionate about this band and that most of you are not as passionate (or passionate in a different way) Everyone has a different opinion and everyone treats and loves music differently, especially based on real-life experiences and what people were going through at the time....

Conclusion: I absolutely LOVED the show Regardless of our criticisms, I recognize that this band is very very special and that any performance or recording from this day forward is a rare special privelege and should be treated as such.

Thank you for listening.

Great review, I along with many others read every word. This is the review I would have liked to have written, but you did it perfectly!

Have fun at the Meet and Greets!

[The Catdancer]

Originally Posted by ejb1969

Without You (with most of Stevie's Introduction): http://youtu.be/yI98RSgzgJ0

Love what they have done with this. It's basically the same song, they just added drums to it. And I think the harmonies are great

[secondhandchain]

Sad Angel pretty good sound quality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD9ptNqyKp8

[MacShadowsBall]

Originally Posted by michelej1

The song had a driving guitar riff but suffered from its wimpy keyboard riff.

Oh, Christine certainly didn't do this song!

[Ulpian]

Originally Posted by secondhandchain

Sad Angel pretty good sound quality. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD9ptNqyKp8

I love this song!

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by secondhandchain

Sad Angel

The other day I said this guitar solo sounded like Say Goodbye sped up. Today it sounds more like a variation of Bleed To Love Her.

[Jondalar]

something a little bit punk about this song, captures late 70s and early 80s Lindsey to me, but still sound fresh

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Click to See Pictures, Scene Magazine photos by Joe Kleon

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-...na-in-columbus

Friday, April 5, 2013


Concert Review and Slideshow: Fleetwood Mac at Nationwide Arena in Columbus

Posted by Jeff Niesel on Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM


There was something old-fashioned about the way Fleetwood Mac casually arrived on stage last night at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, the site of the first date of the band’s 50-date reunion tour. Playing together for the first time in 3 years, band members strolled onto the stage without any major hoopla (though drummer Mick Fleetwood had his arms hoisted high above his head as if he were a referee indicating a touchdown). After a bit of tuning, the group launched into “Second Hand News,” and if the song sounded just a bit out of sync, the band set things straight on “The Chain,” which sounded just as eerie as ever and the group proceeded to play a flawless two-and-a-half hour set that showed it hasn’t lost a step despite the hiatus.

“There will never be another show like tonight,” singer Stevie Nicks told the capacity crowd in reference to the fact that it was the first date of the tour. After a spot-on rendition of the hit “Dreams,” the band played “Sad Angel,” a new song from an EP that guitarist Lindsay Buckingham said would be released in the coming weeks. The song had a driving guitar riff but suffered from its wimpy keyboard riff. Still, it was hardly a disaster and it led nicely into “Rhiannon” and a reworked rendition of “Tusk” that benefited from vintage footage of the USC marching band that played on the studio version. One of the 20-song set’s highlights, “Tusk” culminated with Buckingham at the front stage where he furiously soloed and provided a punctuation mark with an exuberant leg kick. That energy carried over into “Sisters of the Moon,” a song Nicks said the band hadn’t performed live since the ‘70s.

Band members then exited the stage so Buckingham could play the solo tune “Looking Out for Love,” which he described as a “meditation on the power and importance of change.” While Buckingham is a phenomenal guitarist and showman, he fared better when he had Nicks by his side and the two delivered a beautiful rendition of “Landslide” and then resuscitated the Buckingham Nicks tune “Without You.” Nicks changed into a gold shawl for the rousing rendition of “Gold Dust Woman” and then kept things going strong for her solo tune “Stand Back,” which sounded great with the Mac musicians backing her up. The concert concluded with the crowd favorite “Go Your Own Way” and the band returned for an encore that included rousing renditions of “World Turning” — which included a Mick Fleetwood drum solo — and “Don’t Stop.”

Most people really like Sad Angel, including that crowd in Columbus, this reviewer sucks

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

Most people really like Sad Angel, including that crowd in Columbus, this reviewer sucks

True, but his remark about that whimpy keyboardriff does have some truth in it, too.

[wondergirl9847]

Did Stevie and these reviewers just forget the fact that SOTM was sung on the MIRAGE TOUR in 1982?!

Band members then exited the stage so Buckingham could play the solo tune “Looking Out for Love,” which he described as a “meditation on the power and importance of change.

Lost all journalistic credibility there, bub.

Good grief.