2017 Fleetwood Mac "B-Sides" Amphitheatre Tour

[Musicman408]

Alight - so I suppose this is a bit of a train of consciousness thread with a few disclaimers/prefaces.

I don't listen to FM/Stevie too much any more. I am very grateful to the contributions they've made in my life, but the obsessed fandom is not there like it used to be (those of you long time ledgies know what I'm talking about). I love the fact that FM is currently on tour with the original lineup (saw them when they played Lauderdale in December of last year), but didn't go see them when they hit my state (FL) this time around.

I fully acknowledge that they're trying to hit the greatest demographic of folks with this giant arena tour, reliving old times. That is understandable. And I understand that overall the band is kind of stagnant in terms of remaining an active creative entity. I am not knocking them on that, I am just stating some facts here.

I just got home from work and am settling in for the night. Reading a few posts (knowing that unfortunately I am not as up to date on ledgie items as I once was, simply because the crazy fandom isn't there).

I'm seeing the discussion about Stevie touring for 24 Karat Gold and realizing that probably isn't going to happen. IYD was really her last new materials album, and 24 was kind of a flop, so that may or may not be happening.

So this got me thinking.............

There is still a potential that FM could be a continuative, current, and active new materials band with a certain creative element. How cool would it be (obviously if they released a new album), if they just kind of said screw it and did a truly creative endeavor that could satisfy them as TRUE musicians (though this may not even be something they want), and get us TRUE fans something to think about.

I'm talking about an amphitheatre tour playing the "B Sides" through their career. Truly some songs that we'd love to hear.

Set List (constructed after a drink or 2):

1. The Chain
2. Dreams
3. That's All For Everyone
4. Mystified
5. The Ledge
6. Seven Wonders
7. Nights In Estoril
8. Eyes of the World
9. Isn't It Midnight
10. Welcome to the Room Sara
11. You Make Loving Fun
12. What Makes You Think You're The One
13. Straight Back
14. Say You Love Me
15. Oh Well
16. Beautiful Child
17. Honey Hi
18. Never Going Back Again
19. Freedom
20. Oh Daddy
21. That's Enough For Me

Encores
22. Beautiful Child
23. Never Forget
24. Go Your Own Way

Tour Schedule:

April 16, 2017 Wiltern Theatre Los Angeles, CA
May 27, 2017 Meadows Music Amphitheatre Hartford, CT
May 29, 2017 Pine Knob Amphitheatre Clarkston, MI
May 30, 2017 The New World Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL
June 2, 2017 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH
June 3, 2017 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, OH
June 5, 2017 Polaris Amphitheatre Columbus, OH
June 6, 2017 Deer Creak Music Center Noblesville, IN
June 9, 2017 Starlake Amphitheatre Burgettstown, PA
June 12, 2017 Great Woods Mansfield, MA
June 13, 2017 PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ
June 14, 2017 Jones Beach Wantagh, NY
June 17, 2017 Radio City Music Hall New York, NY
June 19, 2017 E-Center Camden, NJ
June 21, 2017 Marshall Park Charlotte, NC
June 23, 2017 GTE Amphitheatre Virginia Beach, VA
June 24, 2017 Nissan Pavillion Bristow, VA
June 26, 2017 Walnut Creek Amphitheatre Raleigh, NC
June 27, 2017 Lakewood Amphitheatre Atlanta, GA
June 29, 2017 Oak Mountain Amphitheatre Pelham, AL
July 1, 2017 Orlando Arena Orlando, FL
July 3, 2017 Ice Palace Tampa, FL
July 4, 2017 Coral Sky Amphitheatre W. Palm Beach, FL
July 10, 2017 Starwood Amphitheatre Antioch, TN
July 11, 2017 Sandstone Amphitheatre Bonner Springs, MO
July 13, 2017 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI
July 17, 2017 Starplex Amphitheatre Dallas, TX
July 18, 2017 Woodlands Pavillion Houston, TX
July 21, 2017 Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre Englewood, CO
July 23, 2017 America West Arena Phoenix, AZ
July 25, 2017 MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV
July 27, 2017 Universal Amphitheatre Los Angeles, CA
July 28, 2017 Coors Amphitheatre Chula Vista, CA
July 31, 2017 Irvine Meadows Irvine, CA


Alright, so would this be something you're interested in? Feel free two tweak the schedule, or provide a full new set list. How much would this hurt the band not appeasing the mainstream fans? I think this 2 months could be AMAZING!!!

What do you think?

[mitzo]

A nice fantasy. But why aren't there tour venues outside of the US? A real fantasy would have them performing these sets in many places they seldom go.

[gssmith]

Dream on silly dreamer

[Musicman408]

Hey now - I think it's pretty sweet. If it goes well, they can add European dates!

[StreetAngel86]

get rid of The Chain and Dreams an GYOW

add Crystal, Tango In the Night & Everybody Finds Out

add some Aussie dates.

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

get rid of The Chain and Dreams an GYOW

add Crystal, Tango In the Night & Everybody Finds Out

add some Aussie dates.

Opening with The Chain followed by Dreams? Been there and done that way too many times. Just too predictable. Yes, The Chain is a good opener, but it doesn't have to be cemented there. Dreams is a poor follower - a low key song that squanders all the energy generated by The Chain. On the current tour, it was a good call to have You Make Loving Fun be second song.

[mottabam]

Nice idea but can't really see it being a reality. Perhaps if they did stripped down (unplugged) type shows in larger theaters, but that would probably be more unlikely. I'm guessing the album will be released in spring 2017 if Stevie gets on board, followed by another arena tour, perhaps to be the final outing. I sure would welcome some new live material if the tour supports a new album.

I like how you even thought out all the venues on this tour.

[sorcerer999]

Originally Posted by Musicman408

Set List (constructed after a drink or 2):

I guess this is why "Beautiful Child" is performed TWICE, huh? Once in the middle of the set and again as an encore? Not that I have a real problem with that. I loved the live version. But how about RTTG or Angel instead?

Originally Posted by gssmith

Dream on silly dreamer

Originally Posted by Musicman408

I'm seeing the discussion about Stevie touring for 24 Karat Gold and realizing that probably isn't going to happen. IYD was really her last new materials album, and 24 was kind of a flop

I wouldn't call it a "flop". It debuted at #7. None of her other contemporaries from her generation (Lauper, Benatar, Blondie,etc) have debuted in the top 10 in YEARS. It might not have sold many units but that's more a discussion about "record sales" in the industry itself these days.

And as far as this "dream set list/tour"...I LOVE IT...but it's more likely that Stevie will tour for 24KG instead of Fleetwood doing something like this. Truth.