Cleveland Show (10/1/08)

[GoS]

Well, right now I am sitting at a pizza shop almost next-door to HoB! Our a were a bit off, but it ended alright. Th parking garage across the street was having problems and we had to dive around to the back to get in. They won't let us in now. I am sooooooooooo excited!!!!
I am standing infront of the stage. Some long haired guy is doing a sound check check on the model 1!!!!! So excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[michelej1]

Certainly well worth the wait!

Michele

[GoS]

That was the best concert ever. Better than last tour (which I loved alot), better than the Rodger Waters tour whenever ago, better than the Tom Petty in june. Set List:
1. Great Day
2. Love Runs Deeper
3. Trouble
4. Go Insane (Full Band)
5. Tusk (UtS Tour Version)
6. I Know I'm Not Wrong
7. Gift of Screws
8. Never Going Back Again
9. Big Love (UtS Tour Version)
10. Shut Us Down
11. Under the Skin
12. Did You Miss Me
13. Come (W/ the live guitar solo, not album version
14. World Turning (UtS Tour Version)
15. I'm So Afraid
16. Go Your Own Way
Encore
17. Secondhand News
18. Don't Look Down
19. Treason
20. Time Precious Time

You Ledgie fans of Law and Order would have died, he started to play Johnny Stew after DLD!! It was awesome, he said they would do it next tour!! At one point, he started shinning the light reflecting off of his guitar into the eyes of the people in the audience. I knew he could rock but GoS and Come rocked like nobody's business!!!! If anyone was there, I was the crazy teenager jumping up and down, singing all of the words in the UtS tour shirt.

And for a second in GYOW, I was sure that we made eye contact (Lindsey and I). It was just one of those times where you know. It made me feel so special. And then after the show, on the ground, I saw one of Lindsey's plectrums!!!! As I grabbed it another person was reaching for it, but she was nice and let me have it!!! Thanks!

This was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[michelej1]

You Ledgie fans of Law and Order would have died, he started to play Johnny Stew after DLD!! It was awesome, he said they would do it next tour!!


I wonder what he means by "next tour". When can we expect that? It sounds like you had an amazing time! Michele

[GoS]

I wonder what he means by "next tour". When can we expect that? It sounds like you had an amazing time! Michele

I hope by next tour he does not mean FM, but solo. As much as I am dying to see FM live, he just rocks so hard solo.

[BTFLCHLD]

I wonder what he means by "next tour". by 'next tour' be means the CALI shows he will be adding to this tour. :nod:

[Regina]

Aw, he's not doing All My Sorrows anymore?
Shoot. I was looking forward to that one.

I'm glad you had a good time, though. Only 10 days till my first one. Actually, I'm wrong. 9 days! Yikes.

[GoS]

Aw, he's not doing All My Sorrows anymore?
Shoot. I was looking forward to that one.

I'm glad you had a good time, though. Only 10 days till my first one. Actually, I'm wrong. 9 days! Yikes.

Good luck! First one ever or just first one on the GoS tour?

They were doing All My Sorrows? I was a complete loser and did not read any of the old set lists so I would be surprised when the show finally came (I also did not listen to the 30 second clips on Amazon before I got the article so I would be surprised when I got the new CD). I thought he said that they would be doing a lot of OOTC, but I only remembered Don't Look Down (which rocked!!). Did I miss something?

Were there any other ledgies there? I ran into a few people that I was sure were Ledgies but didn't ask.

[Regina]

Nah, I saw him about...6 times, I think, last tour? I don't feel like thinking too hard right now--I'm at work! I loved each and every show (with a passion!) I'm scheduled for 4 this time around.

I only looked at an early set list. That's why I was surprised. I think it was one of the first concerts in California where he did All My Sorrows as an encore. I guess he dumped it soon after, which is unfortunate because I love it (unfortunate for me, that is).

I didn't listen to the snippets of GoS, either, before the cd came out. Had no interest and wanted to get the full effect...and I was really glad I did that.

[GoS]

Nah, I saw him about...6 times, I think, last tour? I don't feel like thinking too hard right now--I'm at work! I loved each and every show (with a passion!) I'm scheduled for 4 this time around.

I only looked at an early set list. That's why I was surprised. I think it was one of the first concerts in California where he did All My Sorrows as an encore. I guess he dumped it soon after, which is unfortunate because I love it (unfortunate for me, that is).

I didn't listen to the snippets of GoS, either, before the cd came out. Had no interest and wanted to get the full effect...and I was really glad I did that.

Lucky, this is only my second time (and only of the tour). I loved the last tour a lot too.

[michelej1]

I believe he did All My Sorrows in Tahoe. He said that because he'd had guitar problems all night, he wanted to do a final song with the guys (Neale and Brett) because at that point, he was afraid of being alone. It was a nice joke, but since they sang the song in harmony, they had obviously rehearsed it and I don't think it was as off-the-cuff as he made it sound. So, I fully expected to hear it on the tour again, especially since it sounded very good to my (admittedly tin) ears.

Michele

[GoS]

After re-reading my original description, I realized that I missed things.

He played Johnny Stew only because one guy kept yelling it.

He made motions in Gift of Screws that matched the lyrics (Made a stabbing motion for bleed; Pulled his face into a frown during the frown line) and it was not instantly recognizable, at least to me. They just rocked it harder than the album and harder than I expected.

And before one of the songs, one of the guys who did the sound check went to hand Lindsey his guitar and strummed it once, or generally made some noise similar to that.

Just wanted to share for those of you who have not seen/ will not see him.

Was I the only Ledgie there?

[#1LiddyBuckFan]

Nope Christy (Wondergirl) and David (DavidMN) were there too but they're still "on the road" with him for another show or two.

I'm sure they will be back with MANY pics and stories...

[GoS]

Nope Christy (Wondergirl) and David (DavidMN) were there too but they're still "on the road" with him for another show or two.

I'm sure they will be back with MANY pics and stories...
Good, I wasn't alone. I am sorry, I don't have any pictures, but I do have stories!

[LukeA]

After re-reading my original description, I realized that I missed things.

He played Johnny Stew only because one guy kept yelling it.


I believe Lindsey played Johnny Stew at the Cleveland UTS show (by request)- the guy probably went to that show too.

[michelej1]

I believe Lindsey played Johnny Stew at the Cleveland UTS show (by request)- the guy probably went to that show too.

I see another member of the Kingston Trio, Nick Reynolds, has died.

Michele

[ontheEdgeof17]

Nope Christy (Wondergirl) and David (DavidMN) were there too but they're still "on the road" with him for another show or two.

I'm sure they will be back with MANY pics and stories...


I was there, too :wavey:

I don't think the girls took many pics. I have dozens.:woohoo:

[WildHeart69]

I believe Lindsey played Johnny Stew at the Cleveland UTS show (by request)- the guy probably went to that show too.

yeah, part of it... and he said "next tour" THAT time too...time will tell if we hear it

[GoS]

yeah, part of it... and he said "next tour" THAT time too...time will tell if we hear it

Well, "next tour" was next year the first time, so lets hope that there's a new tour next year, even if he doesn't play Johnny Stew!

[Maccafan5000]

I was there, absolutely loved the show. The best part by far was when he played the little snippet of Johnny Stew (Neale had the low growly "Stewww, Stewwwwww" down pat!!) And immediately afterwards everyone starting shouting up requests and Lindsey said something like, "oh no, look what we started"

I was right in front of Neale, so I watched him more than I ever have, and he's quite the character! Making faces at Brett during the GYOW solo, intimating Linds during his "Gift of Screws speech"

Lindsey actually played a few solos directly above me, wonder of wonders, it was damn amazing. Yes, he did drip sweat all over me, which was pretty funny. Eric pretended to lick it off (nice boy that he is). But my parents came along to the show as well, and despite thinking I was insane for making them get there ridiculously early, they LOVED standing right up at the stage. Every time someone new witnesses this concert, they fall in love. It's really fun converting fans :)

[GoS]

I was there, absolutely loved the show. The best part by far was when he played the little snippet of Johnny Stew (Neale had the low growly "Stewww, Stewwwwww" down pat!!) And immediately afterwards everyone starting shouting up requests and Lindsey said something like, "oh no, look what we started"

I was right in front of Neale, so I watched him more than I ever have, and he's quite the character! Making faces at Brett during the GYOW solo, intimating Linds during his "Gift of Screws speech"

Lindsey actually played a few solos directly above me, wonder of wonders, it was damn amazing. Yes, he did drip sweat all over me, which was pretty funny. Eric pretended to lick it off (nice boy that he is). But my parents came along to the show as well, and despite thinking I was insane for making them get there ridiculously early, they LOVED standing right up at the stage. Every time someone new witnesses this concert, they fall in love. It's really fun converting fans :)

He said "oh, no I just opened the flood-gates." After the crowd got quieter I yelled "The Right Place To Fade."

[Maccafan5000]

He said "oh, no I just opened the flood-gates." After the crowd got quieter I yelled "The Right Place To Fade."


Hahaha, that's what it was. Good call on that one, I didn't yell anything because I kept hearing others voice my request. And I think I heard yours :)

[GoS]

Hahaha, that's what it was. Good call on that one, I didn't yell anything because I kept hearing others voice my request. And I think I heard yours :)

I couldn't decide whether to yell Twist of Fate or The Right Place to Fade.

I can blame this concert for my new-found appriciation of LRD and Great Day. They were both in the middle of the pack when I first heard them, but they sailed up after hearing them live. Great Day was just amazing, I can't get over it! This is a show that I won't forget anytime soon!!!

[ontheEdgeof17]

He said "oh, no I just opened the flood-gates." After the crowd got quieter I yelled "The Right Place To Fade."

He played it....also known as Second Hand News

[GoS]

He played it....also known as Second Hand News

I'm sorry, I don't get it.

[ontheEdgeof17]

I'm sorry, I don't get it.

The songs sound exactly the same. :shrug:

[LukeA]

The songs sound exactly the same. :shrug:

Hardly.

Edge/Bring On The Night is far more obvious.

[Nico]

I was at the Cleveland show and it was incredible. Just amazing. I have to say, this tour is so much more energized, rocking, and fun overall than UTS for me. Lindsey was in a super mood and seemed really comfortable in the setting. The Cleveland crowd ROCKED. And I have to say, being from here, our crowds often do. I guess it has something to do with retained energy, who knows? But we were loud and madly in love with it all- and Lindsey was feeling the love. He even mentioned that a few times.

Ok, so he came over to the side I was on and my mother's friend and I were "teased" by him with his guitar, and then he just kinda shoved it in our face and we got to grab his hand while he played. No biggie, but he gave me a wink. I think he recognized me, cuz, you know...I met him before and kinda went to, like, 6 of his concerts last tour.

Anyway, the setlist was fabulous. I got some pics, kinda blurry, and some video, kinda noisy. I may post it, but I am FAR more impressed with my photography/video skills from the Milwaukee show (which was just as awesome, but the crowd much less so). I think I'll post those first...

Met a few people from here. Shout out to all of you beautiful people for representing for LB.:wavey: It's been so fun. I'm a workaholic and this kind of excursion is necessary from time to time. And it's just amazing to see him!!! Lindsey. Buckingham. Rocks. :blob2::]:xoxo:

One more show and that's a rap!

[michelej1]

I may post it, but I am FAR more impressed with my photography/video skills from the Milwaukee show (which was just as awesome, but the crowd much less so). I think I'll post those first...

Met a few people from here. Shout out to all of you beautiful people for representing for LB.:wavey: It's been so fun. I'm a workaholic and this kind of excursion is necessary from time to time. And it's just amazing to see him!!! Lindsey. Buckingham. Rocks. :blob2::]:xoxo:

One more show and that's a rap!

It sounds like you had a blast. It's amazing how different shows with the same setlist can be, depending on the audience enthusiasm and energy. There can be an entirely different mood. Glad your home town crowd came through for LB.

Michele

[wondergirl9847]

It was cool to meet you Nico! Cleveland was a really great show.

[Kingofhorror87]

I was at the Cleveland show!!!! I got up close by the stage. It was the best concert ever! Everyone was enjoying it and Lindsey just rocked the whole night. I strummed his guitar a couple times when he played the rock solo at the end of Go Your Own Way!!!! Perfect night!!!

[MacMan]

Bloggers Review: (http://www.clevelandonstage.com/wordpress/?p=105)

Lindsey Buckingham
Cleveland, Ohio
October 1st, 2008
Show Time: 8:40 pm


You always know it’s going to be a good day when Lindsey Buckingham is in town, especially if you have a ticket to the show. Lindsey played the House of Blues last night and was worth every penny you paid for a ticket. No opening band, he needs no crowd warm up. No fancy stage, it’s distracting. No flashy stage show, he doesn’t need it. He did however have a great setlist that featured his solo material as well as the crowd’s favorite ‘Fleetwood Mac’ songs.

This was an intimate event, Lindsey up close and personal…and how much more personal can you get without playing in someone’s living room? I’ll tell you, before the show, Lindsey had the house get rid of the barricade that keeps the unwanted up on stage. Lindsey wanted to make sure that if you wanted to get close, he didn’t mind. The sound mix was phenomenal. Lindsey’s voice was crystal clear, as it always is and his backing vocals hit the right notes.

Lindsey played his Rick Turner Model 1guitar most of the night and for most of the show he went pick-less. He says that he can’t accomplish the type of sound he wants from his guitar with a pick. As a matter of fact, back when he joined Fleetwood Mac, the band wanted him to use a pick and Lindsey tried to adapt but later convinced them he had a better sound by playing with his fingers. Just listen to one of his Fleetwood Mac tunes, or pick up his solo album and you’ll easily pick up the custom sound he creates with that Rick Turner Model 1 and his fingers.

You can see by the setlist that it’s pretty much standard as to what he plays from town to town, but what it doesn’t show you is the amazing way that he performs these songs live.
Take ‘Tusk’ as example. You ask yourself how can he make it sound as good as it was when he had the USC Marching Band help him out…trust me, it was better. The way he takes control and recreates the songs while he is on stage is nothing short of amazing.

The song ‘I’m So Afraid’ is good on the album, but when the man plays it live he makes it so you never want the thing to end. When you hear the song ‘I Know I’m Not Wrong’ on the album you want to get up and dance or get up and move in anyway you can. It’s an upbeat song that puts you in the rock and roll frame of mind…BUT, when he plays it live and vocalizes the ‘Da dah daht daht daht’ you want to rip of all of your clothes and dance naked…but you have to remember it’s live and others are watching, so jump inside your mind, get naked and dance all your cares away…that’s what Lindsey would want…do whatever it takes to make yourself feed good. If you walked into that show down and depressed you should have left alive and refreshed, if you didn’t, well, you couldn’t have been depressed when you left. The show was that good.

For all you die hard ‘Fleetwood Mac’ concert goers, he played a few of the songs he created for them and did them well, especially ‘Trouble’ and ‘Go Your Own Way’, but this was a Lindsey Buckingham show. It was right on the money and was like a circus for your ears. So, was it a good show? Nope, it was a great show, and as usual, kick yourself in the ass if you missed it or have a friend do it for you, either way you missed it.

—Set List—

Great Day
Love Runs Deeper
Trouble
Go Insane
Tusk
I Know I’m Not Wrong
Gift of Screws
Never Goin Back Again
Big Love
Shut Us Down
Under The Skin
Did You Miss Me
Come
World Turning
I’m So Afraid
Go Your Own Way
—Encore—
Second Hand News
Don’t Look Down
Treason
Time Precious Time

Mike

[GoS]

For all you die hard ‘Fleetwood Mac’ concert goers, he played a few of the songs he created for them and did them well, especially ‘Trouble’ and ‘Go Your Own Way’, but this was a Lindsey Buckingham show.

Umm, Trouble... yeah, it was kinda not an FM song, You see, it was kinda on the album that I like to call Law and Order.

I think that I saw this guy after the show. When I went up to the stage after the show, there was no one left but maybe six stragglers and then a guy with a note book (which had the track listing of UtS and GoS in it) who was peaking at the setlists that were taped to Lindsey's speakers.

[michelej1]

Take ‘Tusk’ as example. You ask yourself how can he make it sound as good as it was when he had the USC Marching Band help him out…trust me, it was better. The way he takes control and recreates the songs while he is on stage is nothing short of amazing.

Mike

I agree about everything else, but I'm not sure about Tusk being better than the album or better than it is with FM. I miss the full sound. Well, I suppose after The Dance DVD, Tusk is just ruined for me, plus I would say it's probably the one non-Christine song on which I miss Christine the most, just because I like the interraction with Lindsey and John and Christine all in a little circle so much.

Michele

[Nico]

It was cool to meet you Nico! Cleveland was a really great show.

It was the best imo. It was great meeting you as well Christy! Glad you had so much fun. This tour was the TOPS for LB. I wish it could just continue forever.:laugh: