3/10/13 Glasgow

[elle]

Stevie and Lindsey coming out for first encore in Glasgow (video by WelshWitchPMD) -

[michelej1]

Fleetwood Mac - The Hydro, Glasgow, Thu 3 Oct 2013(5 stars)

http://www.list.co.uk/article/55653-...hu-3-oct-2013/

Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood and co prove that 'the Mac is back' with effortless arena show

Fleetwood Mac version 2K13 look genuinely fresh; revitalised so much in their relative absence that casually jumping into ‘The Chain’ two songs in looks effortless. And they’re just warming up. Though ‘Everywhere’ is among notable absentees in tonight’s gargantuan set, in favour of a few new gems from April’s Extended Play EP, our returning legends still serve up a high concentration of stone cold classics, from ‘Rhiannon’, ‘Tusk’ and ‘Gold Dust Woman’ to the blissfully upbeat ‘Don’t Stop’ and the immortal ‘Go Your Own Way’, with resident front woman/ethereal spirit guide Stevie Nicks sashaying and cavorting with the crowd throughout.

With Mick Fleetwood on top, eccentric form behind the kit, thumping the skins like he’s fresh out of high school, and John McVie manning the helm on rhythmic duties, the band sound virtually unstoppable as they drive their runaway arena-filling freight train right into the hearts of twelve thousand screaming and adoring fans. But it’s perhaps the back to back ‘solo’ set pieces of 'Big Love' – in which the still remarkably baby-faced Lindsey Buckingham commands the enormous stage with his frantic fingerpicking and searing howls – and Stevie Nicks’ trademark tearjerker 'Landslide' that truly reduce The Hydro to a bittersweet emotional mess. Endingly aptly on 'Say Goodbye', the band close one door and gently nudge open another, with enough hints at future plans to assure us – especially those suffering from painful sell-outs and ticket hikes – that this is not just a flying visit. Or in Buckingham’s own words ‘the Mac is back’. For good.

[elle]

Originally Posted by michelej1

But it’s perhaps the back to back ‘solo’ set pieces of 'Big Love' – in which the still remarkably baby-faced Lindsey Buckingham commands the enormous stage with his frantic fingerpicking and searing howls – and Stevie Nicks’ trademark tearjerker 'Landslide' that truly reduce The Hydro to a bittersweet emotional mess. Endingly aptly on 'Say Goodbye', the band close one door and gently nudge open another, with enough hints at future plans to assure us – especially those suffering from painful sell-outs and ticket hikes – that this is not just a flying visit. Or in Buckingham’s own words ‘the Mac is back’. For good.

baby-faced? man has remarkable energy and young looking body, but describing his face as that young looking would never occur to me. although judging by the last sentence, maybe the reviewer is actually talking about Mick?

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by elle

baby-faced? man has remarkable energy and young looking body, but describing his face as that young looking would never occur to me. although judging by the last sentence, maybe the reviewer is actually talking about Mick?

Describing Mick as baby-faced would occur to me even less. Even in 1967 Mick didn't look baby-faced.

Maybe Lindsey has just been going around stealing Mick's speeches these days and trying to take that red top hat for himself.

Michele

[elle]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Describing Mick as baby-faced would occur to me even less. Even in 1967 Mick didn't look baby-faced.

Maybe Lindsey has just been going around stealing Mick's speeches these days and trying to take that red top hat for himself.

Michele

then again, at one recent show (Zurich? not sure), Mick did Lindsey's part of the WY intro, so you never know.

[vivfox]

Go Your Own Way (great audience view) by doctorgreen4

[michelej1]

Review: Fleetwood Mac

Legendary rockers return to Glasgow with a five-star performance

Gillian Thomson Wednesday, 16 October, 2013 | 06:30

http://www.journal-online.co.uk/arti..._fleetwood_mac

The buzz of conversation grew, as the crowd, taking their seats, waited in anticipation for the return of Fleetwood Mac at The Hydro.

The iconic outfit returned to Glasgow almost four years after their last visit, and proved to be as incredible as ever. Without further ado they launch into 'Second Hand News', closely followed by classic songs 'The Chain' and 'Dreams'.

Fleetwood Mac seem just as excited as the audience, with Lindsey Buckingham jumping around the stage like a man half his age.

Coincidentally, it just happens to be Lindsey's 64th birthday, and the crowd takes the chance to sing 'Happy Birthday', to which he responds with "don't remind me".

Stevie Nicks is also on top form, and her captivating stage presence makes the show a joy to watch. Her voice perfectly harmonious with Lindsey's, she moves around the stage, at times spinning around on the spot, but never standing still for a second.

As well as old songs, the band treats the audience to something new, debuting a song 'Sad Angel', much to the crowd's delight.

At one point, an appreciating fan throws her underwear onstage, leading an amused Mick Fleetwood to say "I feel like Rod Stewart up here, goodness me."

One of the highlights of the evening is undoubtedly the performances of 'Go Your Own Way' and 'Don't Stop', where the thousands of people singing along almost drown out the band. Gazing around and seeing so many people gathered together for the music is an enchanting experience, and the musicians take full advantage of the electric atmosphere in Glasgow's newest music venue.

Fleetwood Mac are on top form and make the evening a night to remember; the audience fully aware of how much they are appreciated by the band, and by the reaction of the audience, the feeling is entirely mutual.

[vivfox]

Say Goodbye by Erin Wark




Second Hand News by Erin Wark




Never Going Back Again by Erin Wark

[vivfox]

Gypsy by Erin Ward

[elle]

Stevie dedicates Landslide to Rhiannon the bird and Jamie the falconer:

[michelej1]

Other Glasgow gig highlights By Rachael Fulton on Wednesday 1 January 2014

Glasgow.STV
http://glasgow.stv.tv/articles/25849...ow-music-2013/

When the band weren't jetting off to gig across the world, opening iconic music arenas and putting their heads together over a Tree Bursts In Snow follow-up, they managed to squeeze in a few gigs as regular punters.

For Joe, his favourite gigs of 2013 involved catching Texan rockers White Denim at Broadcast and fulfilling his lifelong dream of seeing Fleetwood Mac.

"Fleetwood Mac were one of the first bands I listened to as a child, listening to The Chain," said Joe.

"I'd skip to the Formula 1 bass line on my dad’s record player and turn up the headphones really loud.

"I then discovered the rest of that classic album, and the rest of their albums, so it was amazing to see them at The Hydro, albeit without Christine McVie.

"The stage show was fairly minimal – compared to Peter Gabriel – but they can still play like hell and it was really cool to see them just going for it after so long."