5 Announced Fleetwood Mac 2009 Tour Dates

[Enchanted_Stevi]

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LOS ANGELES, Dec 03, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac will be embarking on their first concert tour in five years on March 1st at Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena and will include all the Mac's many greatest hits from over the course of one of rock's most enduring and influential bands of our time.
"We love our band and think the title of the tour "UNLEASHED" perfectly describes how we all feel when we get on stage together -- especially in 2009. We're so happy to get back out on the road, perform everyone's favorite songs and see our fans," said the band in a joint statement.
Tickets for the Live Nation produced tour go on sale to the public on December 15th at http://www.LiveNation.com and ticketmaster.com. American Express Cardmembers will have early access to tickets beginning December 8th at 10am local time through December 14th at 10pm local time at http://www.ticketmaster.com, excluding Uncasville, Ottawa and Montreal. American Express presale tickets for the Albany, NY show are available at http://www.tickets.com
The first 16 dates of the historic "UNLEASHED" tour will include stops in New York, Boston, Washington and Montreal, it was confirmed today by Live Nation, the tour's national promoter (tour dates listed below). Fleetwood Mac, the multi-Grammy (R) award winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will continue the "UNLEASHED" tour throughout the Spring and Summer. Additional dates to be announced shortly.
In other great Fleetwood Mac news, the iconographic 'RUMOURS' CD (certified Diamond (R) signifying sales of over 10 million units by the RIAA) is scheduled to be re-released as part of a special CD/DVD boxed set on Reprise Records in conjunction with the tour dates. The boxed set will include previously unreleased tracks recorded during the making of 'RUMOURS' as well as a DVD component with never before seen footage of the band.
I Love All Access to provide a variety of VIP packages for the tour including premium seats.

FLEETWOOD MAC 'UNLEASHED' TOUR DATES 2009

Date City Venue
Sunday, March 1st Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
Tuesday, March 3rd St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Thursday, March 5th Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
Sunday, March 8th Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
Tuesday, March 10th Washington, DC Verizon Center
Wednesday, March 11th Boston, MA TD Banknorth Arena
Friday, March 13th Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum
Saturday, March 14th Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
Monday, March 16th Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena
Tuesday, March 17th Albany, NY Times Union Center
Thursday, March 19th New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Saturday, March 21st East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
Tuesday, March 24th Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
Wednesday, March 25th Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Thursday, March 26th Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre



SOURCE Warner Bros./Reprise Records

[macpai]

Yayayayayayayyyyyyyy!:]

[gldstwmn]

I can't believe it's been five years since Say You Will.

[SuzeQuze]

I can't believe it's been five years since Say You Will.

^ Me neither. And "Unleashed"? Sorry but that cracks me up!

Ooh, and I just read the stuff about getting previously unreleased stuff. Cool.

[gldstwmn]

^ Me neither. And "Unleashed"? Sorry but that cracks me up!

I know. Unleashed from what? Are they being held hostage over on Maui or something?

[shackin'up]

early march! :eek:

That's close!

[shackin'up]

Unleashed from Buckingham-who-always-wants-to-play-things-of-new-albums!

[gldstwmn]

In other great Fleetwood Mac news, the iconographic 'RUMOURS' CD (certified Diamond (R) signifying sales of over 10 million units by the RIAA) is scheduled to be re-released as part of a special CD/DVD boxed set on Reprise Records in conjunction with the tour dates. The boxed set will include previously unreleased tracks recorded during the making of 'RUMOURS' as well as a DVD component with never before seen footage of the band.

What else is there as far as unreleased tracks? I don't want another version of Mick The Screecher. I'd rather have some Mirage outtakes. As for the DVD portion, I'm expecting a nice upgrade of a lot of the stuff that's already floating around out there in the trade community.


I Love All Access to provide a variety of VIP packages for the tour including premium seats.

Thanks goodness they've decided not to fiddle with the fukcing fan club for this again and have put in in the hands of the experienced. It's going to be expensive though.

[jbrownsjr]

[QUOTE=SuzeQuze;786500]^ Me neither. And "Unleashed"? Sorry but that cracks me up!

QUOTE]

Unleashed from boredom...

[MiniLindsey]

3 dates in the New York metro and none in Philadelphia? :shocked:

[michelej1]

Pollstar

http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=12052

Announcing Fleetwood Mac
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 11:45AM

We knew a big tour announcement was coming but we didn't know what it was until now. Ready? Fleetwood Mac.

The supergroup has reunited - again - and is launching its tour at Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena March 1. The tour coincides with a new greatest hits compilation called Unleashed that contains never before seen footage and previously unreleased tracks.

"We love our band and think the title of the tour, 'Unleashed,' perfectly describes how we all feel when we get on stage together, especially in 2009," the band said in a joint statement. ""We're so happy to get back out on the road, perform everyone's favorite songs and see our fans."

The statement does not list the members, but it's assumed Fleetwood Mac is certainly the famed roll call of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. Christine McVie left the group in 1997 and her name isn't mentioned in the release.

Tickets for the Live Nation-produced tour go on sale Dec. 15. Dates include Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., Boston, New York, Montreal and Toronto. The jaunt is so far booked through March 26.

[LukeA]

3 dates in the New York metro and none in Philadelphia? :shocked:

Its just the first batch of dates. Philly will probably be in early April after they come back down from Canada (three concerts in three days? that very well might be a typo) and work their way back west again.

I'm going to chime in with the LOL's over the "Unleashed" tour name. Pretty lame and uninspired.

[MacMan]

none in Philadelphia? :shocked:

Yet.

This is all pretty exciting... Man, I was just getting into the downtime with nobody on tour...

Yes, it's close Gerald, but hopefully it goes all through Summer... I wanna see at least one of the shows - I'm hopeing they add Vancouver.

[michelej1]

You can't call your new tour "Unleashed" and then reissue Rumours for the
30th time in the very same press release. These people are psychotic.


Unleashed implies you are breaking out with renewed vigor and intention. Nothing's holding you back. Quite frankly, they should have called it Leashed. Heeled. Tranquilized.

But yeah, I'll be picking up tickets. No doubt about that.:blob2:

Michele

[MiniLindsey]

Hmm good point. I'm just not very turned on by the idea of traveling to see a band that plays the same setlist every night. But I guess it'll eventually happen here. It's too big of a market to ignore.

[DESTINYRU!ES]

Tour opens in the burgh! Yeaha, i love the mac!

[michelej1]

I actually take the official statement that they're so happy to be performing everyone's favorites as a threat.

Michele

[LukeA]

You can't call your new tour "Unleashed" and then reissue Rumours for the
30th time in the very same press release. These people are psychotic.


No kidding. According to the Washington DC Ticketmaster listing, the official name of the tour is "Fleetwood Mac Unleashed: Hits Tour 2009"

I went to 7 shows in 03-04- only one for me this time around. With the ILAA VIP packages, its going to be impossible to get a decent seat for under $500. Say what you want about the fan club, but at least they offered premium tickets (including front row center- I still can't believe that they did that) to fans for what amounted to a ~$50 surcharge.

[michelej1]

No kidding. According to the Washington DC Ticketmaster listing, the official name of the tour is "Fleetwood Mac Unleashed: Hits Tour 2009"


Hits tour. That's revolting:distress:.

Unleashed from the nursing home, but returning there very shortly.

Oh, well. No matter what, I cannot deny that I am excited to see them again. I wuv them. I am willing to pay for the VIP package if I can get good tickets without a lot of hassle. I am excited. Quite truthfully, March is a little soon for me, but I'll take what I can get!:]

Michele

[Moz]

Those tour dates are retarded. I hope they're adding more. I wish concert promoters/whatever would realize that PEOPLE LIVE IN CENTRAL AND WESTERN CANADA. Not everyone in this f'ing country lives in Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa. I can't afford to fly out to Ontario just to see a concert, and I'm sure others are just the same way.

[Livia]

These aren't ALL the tour dates. That article said the tour will continue through the spring/summer.

[Moz]

These aren't ALL the tour dates. That article said the tour will continue through the spring/summer.

Yeah, I know more are going to be released, but it would be nice if they could play in Saskatoon/Regina SK or Calgary/Edmonton AB. tbh, I think quite a few people would take up the chance to see FM, especially if it's a "hits" tour.

[David]

You can't call your new tour "Unleashed" and then reissue Rumours for the
30th time in the very same press release. These people are psychotic.If only they had asked Tyra Banks to join this time out -- things might have finally been as psychotic on the outside as they are on the inside.

Anyway, it's high time they released "Rumours" again. They ought to be ashamed of themselves, waiting four whole years.

[DavidMn]

Not bad. Minnesota second show! ANbody want a tour guide for their visit here?:nod:

[Moz]

Here's another date:

3/23/2009
7:30 pm
Fleetwood Mac
Scotiabank Place
Kanata
ON

[LukeA]

Here's another date:

3/23/2009
7:30 pm
Fleetwood Mac
Scotiabank Place
Kanata
ON

Kanata is Ottawa.

[Moz]

Kanata is Ottawa.

On the Live Nation site they had it listed as Kanata :shrug: It's all the same to me.

[DavidMn]

And it looks like my prediction came true. Seems that the top ticket will be $150 or less, not that that's exactly "Free" but they're smart enough not to charge totally outrageous prices like THe Eagles, Stones ETC.

[LukeA]

On the Live Nation site they had it listed as Kanata :shrug:

Kanata is a suburb of Ottawa. Just as Rosemont is the Chicago date, Auburn Hills/Detroit, etc.

[LukeA]

And it looks like my prediction came true. Seems that the top ticket will be $150 or less, not that that's exactly "Free" but they're smart enough not to charge totally outrageous prices like THe Eagles, Stones ETC.

While that might technically be the case, practically speaking, its not- especially when you consider that the first 30 rows (or at least 10-15% of the house) are going to be $250-$500+ with the VIP packages.

[GoS]

The new Fleetwood mac tour starts in my home town. Oh, yes. So going to be there. I am so excited, I just might burst.

[DavidMn]

While that might technically be the case, practically speaking, its not- especially when you consider that the first 30 rows (or at least 10-15% of the house) are going to be $250-$500+ with the VIP packages.Yes, you do have a point there. I'll be sitting in the cheap seats for most if not all of the whos I go to, but then again, Ive never really cared where I sit, as long as I'm there.:)

[LukeA]

The new Fleetwood mac tour starts in my home town. Oh, yes. So going to be there. I am so excited, I just might burst.

You'll have a blast! Mellon Arena is such a cool, quirky arena to see a show- and LOUD, due to that roof.

[DavidMn]

You'll have a blast! Mellon Arena is such a cool, quirky arena to see a show- and LOUD, due to that roof.COol. Who did you see there?

[DavidMn]

You can't call your new tour "Unleashed" and then reissue Rumours for the
30th time in the very same press release. These people are psychotic.


Unleashed implies you are breaking out with renewed vigor and intention. Nothing's holding you back. Quite frankly, they should have called it Leashed. Heeled. Tranquilized.

But yeah, I'll be picking up tickets. No doubt about that.:blob2:

MicheleI'm sure Ill see you in Pittsburgh! There's NO DOUBT I'll be there. If I have to ****ing walk I'll be there!:laugh:

[LukeA]

COol. Who did you see there?

U2, October 2005. Pittsburgh's a great city. If I still lived in the Midwest, I'd probably go- too far for me now, though.

[DavidMn]

U2, October 2005. Pittsburgh's a great city. If I still lived in the Midwest, I'd probably go- too far for me now, though.Yeah that is an interesting arena to say the least. I've heard that Amphitheatre about 25 miles west of Pittsvurgh is gorgeous, but somehow I'm thinkin that wasnt an option on March 1!:laugh:

[TrueFaith77]

I am so overwhelmed by this news I literally can't process it. How does one buy VIP seats? Should I bother? I'll be going to MSG in NYC, at least. Maybe more if I buy cheap seats. I'm so confused. So I wait til 12/15? that's good. at least i'll have a pay check. grrrr. what's going on? lol I want to go to Pitts too :( grrrr. Yay... still I Love what Michelej said about Leashed. LOL hahaha oy. Can't comprehend.

[jbrownsjr]

You can't call your new tour "Unleashed" and then reissue Rumours for the
30th time in the very same press release. These people are psychotic.


Unleashed implies you are breaking out with renewed vigor and intention. Nothing's holding you back. Quite frankly, they should have called it Leashed. Heeled. Tranquilized.

But yeah, I'll be picking up tickets. No doubt about that.:blob2:

Michele

It's the Gift of Snooze tour...

[LukeA]

How does one buy VIP seats? Should I bother?

They'll release the details in the next couple days, I'm sure. You'll know when they do when you see the 5+ page thread with people complaining about the cost ;)

[DavidMn]

They'll release the details in the next couple days, I'm sure. You'll know when they do when you see the 5+ page thread with people complaining about the cost ;)I predict this thread will have 200 responses by tomorrow.:laugh:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Well, the dates are interfering with the Britney tour.:D

Of course they would start in Pittsburgh, since I've moved from there. I'll probably see them at MSG and maybe Jersey.....since I do live in NYC now. woot.

[Livia]

You can't call your new tour "Unleashed" and then reissue Rumours for the
30th time in the very same press release. These people are psychotic.


Unleashed implies you are breaking out with renewed vigor and intention. Nothing's holding you back. Quite frankly, they should have called it Leashed. Heeled. Tranquilized.

But yeah, I'll be picking up tickets. No doubt about that.:blob2:

Michele

Seems like a dreeeeam, they've gotta be tranquiliiiiiized. :p

I'm sure I'll hit a show or 2 when they come to Texas, but that's it. Unless the set list includes every Stevie song from Tusk, "Green Manalishi" (complete with Stevie's wailing), at least two songs from B/N and 5 more never-before-played songs from Tusk.

[kak125]

Ooh I cant wait, I live so close to Mellon Arena I can see it from my deck! I wouldnt bother with the VIP stuff to get good seats just wait until 1-2 weeks before the show and then you will find them on ticketmaster. I got 7th row last time fleetwood mac came here and then when my hubby and I went to Toronto to see them I got 2nd row from TM 2 days before the show. I do this for every single show I go to and never got further back than about 10-15 rows at the most.

[xxxmx]

tour announcement? this was a pleasant surprise. i wasn't expecting anything until after the holidays...

are we positive that the first show is in pittsburgh? i continue to regret not flying around for the first shows for SYW and i don't intend to miss this one, even if it is a greatest hits tour. and any excuse to get back to my hometown is a good one.

and ps, pittsburghers - mellon arena? cut that out. it's the CIVIC ARENA!

[bikerchic]

Well, the dates are interfering with the Britney tour.:D

Of course they would start in Pittsburgh, since I've moved from there. I'll probably see them at MSG and maybe Jersey.....since I do live in NYC now. woot.

Holy sh*t Curtie, how are ya? :wavey: LOL on the Britney. My daughter wants me to take her to that :cool:

So you live in NYC now. Very cool :thumbsup: Glad to hear from you :angel:

[Zombie]

Yeah that is an interesting arena to say the least. I've heard that Amphitheatre about 25 miles west of Pittsvurgh is gorgeous, but somehow I'm thinkin that wasnt an option on March 1!:laugh:

The Starlake! (Okay, they renamed it to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pavilion, but I refuse to call it that - it's the STARLAKE.) I love the Starlake, have seen so many great shows there. The CIVIC (quit renaming things, Pittsburgh, pfft, Mellon) Arena/Igloo is a great venue, too, though - I saw my very first concert there back in high school.

So I will totally be there in Pittsburgh, and will likely hit the Toronto show, too. Yay! Anyone want to carpool? ;)

[RockALittle250]

You can't call your new tour "Unleashed" and then reissue Rumours for the
30th time in the very same press release. These people are psychotic.


Unleashed implies you are breaking out with renewed vigor and intention. Nothing's holding you back. Quite frankly, they should have called it Leashed. Heeled. Tranquilized.

But yeah, I'll be picking up tickets. No doubt about that.:blob2:

Michele

Apparantly, according to Pollstar, the tour and album are both being called "Unleashed".

[ontheEdgeof17]

^The more I visit this site, the more I miss the memories I've made with Ledgies. It all seems so long ago....


Will 2009 be the Ledgie Reunion Tour?

[SNicksed]

Albany on St. Patty's day? :] I can't wait! I'd REALLY like to hit MSG for the first time too. :nod:

Oh, and Stevie - I don't care what Lindsey says. Please DO NOT "tone it down a little!" :distress:

[carrie721]

^The more I visit this site, the more I miss the memories I've made with Ledgies. It all seems so long ago....


Will 2009 be the Ledgie Reunion Tour?

i will not take another empty 6 pack of rolling rock to the head, if that's what you're getting at, curtie :cool:

[SandyMac]

I don't know... I kind of like the "unleashed" (Think Lindsey during ISA)
And yes... please Stevie... do NOT tone it down for this tour. Especially if they are going by "unleashed".

I am so excited right now. Finally, a DC tour date. :blob1::blob2:

[carrie721]

the only way stevie could tone it any further down at this point is to turn her hearing aid completely off.

[bikerchic]

^The more I visit this site, the more I miss the memories I've made with Ledgies. It all seems so long ago....


Will 2009 be the Ledgie Reunion Tour?

:laugh: I hope so! I'm longing for a new performance of Gold & Braid :woohoo:

[carrie721]

:laugh: I hope so! I'm longing for a new performance of Gold & Braid :woohoo:

:mad::mad::mad:

i will not take that kind of baiting from a canadian!
























just kidding. you know i'll take anything you thrust my way ;)

[MacMan]

Oh, and Stevie - I don't care what Lindsey says. Please DO NOT "tone it down a little!" :distress:

YES! That title better be referring to her in a big way... Not a time to be holding back this time.

[bikerchic]

the only way stevie could tone it any further down at this point is to turn her hearing aid completely off.

:laugh:

F*ck you!

[carrie721]

Well its either Milton or Mike :shrug:

same thing really. :shrug:

to be somewhat on topic, unless i get free tickets i think i'll be skipping the 2009 Unqueefed tour.

[GoS]

I love all of this Pittsburgh love/attention. It is such a great city, especially for rock. The Mellon is great, I have seen TSO there and I know of many amazing concerts that have gone through there (Bob Seger, The Police). It is going to be such a good concert.

[Edgeof27]

Ooh I cant wait, I live so close to Mellon Arena I can see it from my deck! I wouldnt bother with the VIP stuff to get good seats just wait until 1-2 weeks before the show and then you will find them on ticketmaster. I got 7th row last time fleetwood mac came here and then when my hubby and I went to Toronto to see them I got 2nd row from TM 2 days before the show. I do this for every single show I go to and never got further back than about 10-15 rows at the most.


Good idea, just don't tell everyone...or all those good seats will disappear....

[DeeGeMe]

speaking of Georgia--where the hell are the Southern dates on this tour? I want to see those NOW dammit! Give me Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami now!

[estranged4life]

I'm just interested to see how high they 'unleash' ticket prices for this upcoming tour.

[trackaghost]

^^ Brian, a lot of the ticket prices are on Ticketmaster. They are around US $47.50 to $149.50, depending on the date.

[Steviefan49]

I don't know... I kind of like the "unleashed" (Think Lindsey during ISA)
And yes... please Stevie... do NOT tone it down for this tour. Especially if they are going by "unleashed".

I am so excited right now. Finally, a DC tour date. :blob1::blob2:

OMGGGG.. I just saw this on a friend's MYSpace page, and am jumping for joy! Boy is this a suprise!!! I wasn't expecting a announcement for their tour until next MARCH, thinking it's in the summer! WOOOHOOOOOO :blob1:

[LukeA]

^^ Brian, a lot of the ticket prices are on Ticketmaster. They are around US $47.50 to $149.50, depending on the date.

Yes, but not if you want to sit in the first 20 rows...

http://www.iloveallaccess.com/checkpass.php?iArtistId=84

[strandinthewind]

^^ Brian, a lot of the ticket prices are on Ticketmaster. They are around US $47.50 to $149.50, depending on the date.

Those prices are not out of line with the market. However, the market likely will be worse by next March. Concerts are things that can get cut. They likely may have to cut those top level ones to $125 or less. But, correct me if I am wrong, but they are cheaper than the highest priced ones on the SYW tour, which I think were $180 to $200.

[trackaghost]

Yes, but not if you want to sit in the first 20 rows...

http://www.iloveallaccess.com/checkpass.php?iArtistId=84

Ugh, ridiculous. They've become as bad as The Eagles in so many ways.

[estranged4life]

^^ Brian, a lot of the ticket prices are on Ticketmaster. They are around US $47.50 to $149.50, depending on the date.

the prices would be around the usual amount (I didn't look up the prices online) and at this juncture I havent decided if I want to see FM again...I wouldnt mind seeing my fellow Ledgies though (As I have done in the past in Dallas and OKC), but it will be weird doing the concert tripping without Debbie being at my side :( as many a Ledgie had met her in the past.

On the good side, Tulsa has the BOK Arena and OKC's Ford Center makes for a double show jaunt if I get back into the groove of things


Gonna need to get my ass in gear to prepare for the bootlegs that will appear from this tour...but this time I have newer equipment so this could be very fun.


^The more I visit this site, the more I miss the memories I've made with Ledgies. It all seems so long ago....

Will 2009 be the Ledgie Reunion Tour?

2009 may indeed be the year of the Ledgies 'Unleased' Curtis :nod:

[bucklind17]

I'm excited about this, just to have the chance to see the band. Not sure what my plan of action should be though. I really like Mohegan Sun as a venue, so even though it's not my neighborhood show (MSG), I'm thinking that will be my priority and I can decide later if I want to add MSG on. After seeing Lindsey this fall and being SO close he was sweating on me at one point, nothing's really going to compare anyway. Very excited to see the band, don't get me wrong, but the urge to go multiple times even with them hitting up quite a few venues in my area isn't all there. Yet, anyway.

[mgikallaroundme]

ticket prices are on Ticketmaster. They are around US $47.50 to $149.50, depending on the date.

Too little too late. They should have gone out last year. Instead of going out with a bang these guys will end their touring days with an embarrassing whimper. They're not going to fill arenas at those prices. Not this spring. Not in this economy. Not with nothing new to offer. Rumours rehash #44 ? Only die hards will pay to see these old war horses beating that dead horse. :sorry:

[SteveMacD]

Too little too late. They should have gone out last year. Instead of going out with a bang these guys will end their touring days with an embarrassing whimper. They're not going to fill arenas at those prices. Not this spring. Not in this economy. Not with nothing new to offer. Rumours rehash #44 ? Only die hards will pay to see these old war horses beating that dead horse. :sorry:

I'll go to at least one show, if only to hear John McVie. I don't see an Ohio date, so it's either the Pitts or Detroit.

[Stephanie]

Ugh that tour is starting so early! I am due with baby #2 around that time so I will miss out! Damn hubby for knocking me up again LOL.

[SteveMacD]

Those tour dates are retarded. I hope they're adding more. I wish concert promoters/whatever would realize that PEOPLE LIVE IN CENTRAL AND WESTERN CANADA. Not everyone in this f'ing country lives in Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa. I can't afford to fly out to Ontario just to see a concert, and I'm sure others are just the same way.

HELLLLLLLOOOOO
SSAAASSKAATOOOOOOOOOOOONN!

[Moz]

HELLLLLLLOOOOO
SSAAASSKAATOOOOOOOOOOOONN!

It has a nice ring to it, eh?

[FMM2]

WTF are they re-releasing RUMORS again?!?! Where are the delux packages for Mirage and Tango?!?!

And honestly, what songs are left from the Rumours sessions anyway?

On the other hand, I'm psyched for the new tour! WOOHOO!!

FMM2

[Zombie]

Who knew?

From Billboard:

<i>"Lindsey Buckingham on the upcoming Fleetwood Mac tour, which kicks off Mar. 1 in Pittsburgh: "If I knew what to expect, I would tell you. It's been a little convoluted emotionally. We have some work to do." Only 16 dates have been announced so far, but Buckingham said there would be about 40 in the U.S. As to who might put out a Fleetwood Mac album after the tour, Buckingham said nothing was set in stone, but that "we have a strong relationship with Warner Bros."</i>

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/grammy-nominations-10-things-you-didn-t-1003919336.story

:lol:

[michelej1]

On the other hand, I'm psyched for the new tour! WOOHOO!!

FMM2

Yeah, the tour and the extra footage we supposedly haven't seen. That's something to be happy about.

Michele

[wolfontherun]

Yayyyyyyyyyy!!!! Can't wait. I bet Stevie does Sisters. : - ) It will be interesting to see what they consider to be hits besides the obvious. I mean can they do an entire 2 hour show with "hits" only? (excluding Chris songs)

[Hawkeye]

This is awseome news. I'm glad the tour is starting in March. The fact that its starting sooner means it will end sooner and in theory means they'll start working on a new album sooner.

I will without question be at the Rochester show, but am also considering maybe trying to be at opening night for the first time in my life and finding a way to be in Pittsburgh.

It's weird my excitment level for this tour has increased a 100 percent with the announcment of the dates.

[Lindsey Jr.]

The lotto-arena in Antwerp awaits you...

[DavidMn]

As a public service, :laugh: I looked into if there might be a show after Chicago and before Detroit seeing as theres 2 days in betwenn those shows and heres what I dug up:

Milwakuee: bradley center is occupied on the 6th and 7th of March
Indianapolis: same thing for Conseco Fieldhouse
possibilities are Moline, or maybe Green Bay or Madison. just thought I'd let you all know.:)

[melacine]

Yeah, the tour and the extra footage we supposedly haven't seen. That's something to be happy about.

Michele

My guess is that the "unseen" footage will be the backstage Japan footage that mostly already circulating.....

Shel

[macmar71]

Re-releasing something we've bought at least three times over is so over doing it. I am just not a happy camper at the moment as this was not a good time for these tickets to go on sale....right before Christmas, come on, the unfairness of it all. I might not be doing any shows this time around :(
It just breaks my heart :(
Thank you for letting me vent

[macmar71]

Too little too late. They should have gone out last year. Instead of going out with a bang these guys will end their touring days with an embarrassing whimper. They're not going to fill arenas at those prices. Not this spring. Not in this economy. Not with nothing new to offer. Rumours rehash #44 ? Only die hards will pay to see these old war horses beating that dead horse. :sorry:

I agree with you so much on this one :thumbsup:
I used to be the die hard that would pay through the nose to see them (at any cost).....life just isn't like that anymore :shrug:

[PenguinHead]

Unless they radically change their set list (and their 10 support players) and surprise us with new songs, cover songs and album tracks never performed before, naming the tour UNLEASHED is so dubious and senseless. Who the hell thought that was the best name?? I suspect not any band member, but one of their great (not-so) marketing/PR people.

FLEETWOOD MAC The Redundant Tour...because we are too lazy to release anything truely new and it's so much easier to make money by just re-unleashing the same thing we've been living off for 30 thirty years.

[Regina]

Well, first I was excited and went into Tour Overdrive mode,plotting my traveling arrangements.
But, the timing does suck. First, I've been ultra-careful this year with Christmas, planning everything so I would have enough money in a MONTH or so to do FM without too much of a burden on the credit cards. That plan flew out the window.
Then, touring in the Northeast during the tail end of the winter-beginning of the spring means bad weather is still a huge possibility. So, I hardly want to buy tickets to somewhere four hours away and then hit a blizzard in one city or another.
And, of course, the whole Rumours thing puts me to sleep. As will the promotion of it, I'm sure. Yada, yada...we can ALL tell these stories in our sleep by now.
So, this morning, I'm definitely having mixed feelings about it. I'm in NY, and will do the two NY dates but doubt I'll do Boston or Washington, DC, which I probably would have done in a second in the LATE spring or summer.
Will it sell for the casual, nostalgic-hungry fan? Probably more, sad to say, than new stuff would.

[Lindsey Jr.]

I still don't understand why they don't release a new album first. A huge box set with classics, rarities & unseen footage would also be nice.

But no :shrug:

[estranged4life]

My guess is that the "unseen" footage will be the backstage Japan footage that mostly already circulating.....

Shel

I doubt it will be 'rare footage' that noone has not been able to obtain via trades/eBay/torrents/etc.

In the very recent past, I've seen major artists obtain 'rare footage' from hardcore fans to release upon a DVD - and even then the footage is NOT cleaned up and processed for final release...Looks just like a bad VHS to DVD transfer, 'Warts and all'.


So on that front, I am NOT getting my hopes up at all, I will await to after the re-re-re-re-re-release of "Rumours" to hear reviews of this footage before I think about a purchase.

[skcin]

No kidding. According to the Washington DC Ticketmaster listing, the official name of the tour is "Fleetwood Mac Unleashed: Hits Tour 2009"

I went to 7 shows in 03-04- only one for me this time around. With the ILAA VIP packages, its going to be impossible to get a decent seat for under $500. Say what you want about the fan club, but at least they offered premium tickets (including front row center- I still can't believe that they did that) to fans for what amounted to a ~$50 surcharge.

If I recall, they only offered 2 pairs in the front row per show. Soooo many people go screwed by the fanclub - I know everyone can't get front row, but to pay extra for that package & end up with 8th or 9th row, then find TM seats in the 2nd or 3rd row later? F that.


Anyway, it's high time they released "Rumours" again. They ought to be ashamed of themselves, waiting four whole years.

Ba-da-bump, ching!

And it looks like my prediction came true. Seems that the top ticket will be $150 or less, not that that's exactly "Free" but they're smart enough not to charge totally outrageous prices like THe Eagles, Stones ETC.

I still think it's pretty damn outrageous. Am I supposed to be thankful that the prices didn't go up too much from 5 years ago? Well I'm not.

Well, the dates are interfering with the Britney tour.:D

Of course they would start in Pittsburgh, since I've moved from there. I'll probably see them at MSG and maybe Jersey.....since I do live in NYC now. woot.

You whore! Since when?!

^The more I visit this site, the more I miss the memories I've made with Ledgies. It all seems so long ago....

Will 2009 be the Ledgie Reunion Tour?

Only if you wear the pink hoodie. :cool:

Those prices are not out of line with the market. However, the market likely will be worse by next March. Concerts are things that can get cut. They likely may have to cut those top level ones to $125 or less. But, correct me if I am wrong, but they are cheaper than the highest priced ones on the SYW tour, which I think were $180 to $200.

Where were they $200 for SYW? Top price I recall was $150 for the A.C. show - were NYC or LA higher?

Too little too late. They should have gone out last year. Instead of going out with a bang these guys will end their touring days with an embarrassing whimper. They're not going to fill arenas at those prices. Not this spring. Not in this economy. Not with nothing new to offer. Rumours rehash #44 ? Only die hards will pay to see these old war horses beating that dead horse. :sorry:

Don't apologize. You're not alone in thinking that way. They ****ed up by dragging the SYW tour on waaaaaaayyyy too long & not being able to pull together an anniversary tour in '07 because it would have been too soon. HUGE opportunity that was missed, IMO.

Yayyyyyyyyyy!!!! Can't wait. I bet Stevie does Sisters. : - ) It will be interesting to see what they consider to be hits besides the obvious. I mean can they do an entire 2 hour show with "hits" only? (excluding Chris songs)

If she does SOTM, I will go to a show for sure. If not, I will have to think about it. :shocked: Seriously. This from the girl that made it to 5 shows for SYW, and 4 Stevie shows in '05 including Vegas. I just can't do it anymore - I don't have the desire, or the time, or the money. They need to make it worth my while, and I've been disappointed too many times not to be gunshy this time around. :shrug:

[RockALittle250]

I still don't understand why they don't release a new album first. A huge box set with classics, rarities & unseen footage would also be nice.

But no :shrug:

According to most of the press articles, that is what they are releasing.

I have a feeling that this release is going to be much more than just a Rumours re-issue. Everyone said that Stevie's Crystal Visions DVD was going to be footage that was already circulating, but in fact, it wasn't, and everyone was very pleased with it. So i'm not going to be too excited or too disappointed until more details are released.

[goldustsongbird]

According to ticketbastard, the price range for the ACC show is...

CA $49.50 - CA $149.50

I'm gonna guess the 49.50 tickets mean I can sit in the parking lot and listen to them through speakers. And bring my own moose beer.

[BigAl84]

I havn't posted on the ledge in years...probably almost a decade. I signed up for the ledge since I became a fan in middle school right after the dance tour - sometime in 1998. I've been lurking ever since though, so I havn't missed a beat.

I just thought i'd chime in on this. I saw two shows on the SYW tour (buffalo and cleveland) and I caught lindsey in the fall at the HOB in Cleveland as well.

I think they are over the hill NUTS to think they are going to sell enough tickets in the upper price bracket to make this tour even remotely profitable. Not in this economy, no way. Especially in some of the markets they are playing. NYC metro and surrounding areas, sure those will probably be ok. But Rochester...Detroit....Albany....Pittsburgh!? They had trouble moving the 125.00 seats in buffalo four years ago.....now 150.00 in ra ra rochester? Dream on. I don't know - but i'm predicting some major back peddling. Plus who are they kidding - EVERY tour is a hits tour, sure they sprinkled in 3-5 new songs but then they cut them out within the first month of the tour. Sara and Beautiful Child don't count - the lightbulb in their heads to cover those should of gone off freakin decades ago..those should remain staples.

I know im totally preaching to the choir here and im definitely not suprised by this, I just though it would really be more efficient to lower the prices across the board so they can actually sell out these dates or at least get 95% capacity crowds.

I'm just amazed they all probably sat at a meeting and looked at each other and thought that many people were going to fork over 150.00 for a ticket, nevermind the lucritive all access deal for a 500.00 totebag and a laminated fake backstage pass look-alike? It's horse dong. I wonder if the band even knows themselves how much tickets are for this tour. Do they even know!?

I hope to see them on this tour...and I did pay for good seats in 04....but im going to have to be in the cheaper seats this time....and im not bitter about that and thats not why I've said what i've said. I just think they are crazy.

[michelej1]

My guess is that the "unseen" footage will be the backstage Japan footage that mostly already circulating.....

Shel

Well, since my copies are copies of copies, I guess even having that crisp and clear would be something to cheer about.

But since Crystal Visions was mentioned, I have to say if FM put their videos on DVD like Stevie did that would be worth the price of the CD/DVD and the concert, all by itself. And if they added audio commentary to their videos like Stevie did, as funny as they can be, that would be priceless.

Michele

[JbbyStew86]

thank god they just made my week!!

is it ironic that they're starting the tour in my hometown? i think so.
and then my current hometown on the 10th?

It's like fate has decided to make up for the lack of shows available to me on lindsey's tour!! :]

[estranged4life]

Well, since my copies are copies of copies, I guess even having that crisp and clear would be something to cheer about.

trust me on that I spent a few days (A few years back) transferring VHS tapes to DVD for a well-like "Ledgie", his collection of footage was the BEST footage I have seen in all the years of trading for FM material.

If the footage that is to be released is similar to that I transferred I think most will be very happy with the results.

Brian "To be a member of my family, one has to have a knack for catalogging and taking notes of historical factors...History buffs we may be..." j.

[louielouie2000]

I think they are over the hill NUTS to think they are going to sell enough tickets in the upper price bracket to make this tour even remotely profitable. Not in this economy, no way. Especially in some of the markets they are playing. NYC metro and surrounding areas, sure those will probably be ok. But Rochester...Detroit....Albany....Pittsburgh!? They had trouble moving the 125.00 seats in buffalo four years ago.....now 150.00 in ra ra rochester? Dream on. I don't know - but i'm predicting some major back peddling. Plus who are they kidding - EVERY tour is a hits tour, sure they sprinkled in 3-5 new songs but then they cut them out within the first month of the tour. Sara and Beautiful Child don't count - the lightbulb in their heads to cover those should of gone off freakin decades ago..those should remain staples.

I know im totally preaching to the choir here and im definitely not suprised by this, I just though it would really be more efficient to lower the prices across the board so they can actually sell out these dates or at least get 95% capacity crowds.

I'm just amazed they all probably sat at a meeting and looked at each other and thought that many people were going to fork over 150.00 for a ticket, nevermind the lucritive all access deal for a 500.00 totebag and a laminated fake backstage pass look-alike? It's horse dong. I wonder if the band even knows themselves how much tickets are for this tour. Do they even know!?

I hope to see them on this tour...and I did pay for good seats in 04....but im going to have to be in the cheaper seats this time....and im not bitter about that and thats not why I've said what i've said. I just think they are crazy.

You totally nailed my thoughts here too. I was so excited at the thought of getting to see them again, I was planning a NYC trip in March anyway. Being able to combine a Mac show with my Manhattan trip is a dream come true. All that excitement totally melted into anger once I read the ticket price range though. It's beyond absurd, especially in this economy, and with no new material to tour behind. These guys must have the same damn idiot PR people as the big 3 automakers. Both are totally showing how out of touch and greedy they are during this time when us REAL folks are truly hurting. The Mac cash grab machine is up and spinning again indeed... :mad:

[Betsy]

Ditto what BigAl84 said.

Who knows what the economic health of the country will be in March/April? Will people still be paying off their credit cards from Christmas?

I work in a town of about 50,000. I get about 5-6 people a day dropping off resumes seeking a job because they've been laid off. The local task force solitics food dontations because the shelves are dangerously low.

But what do I know? I thought people would stay home on Black Friday....and instead it was the same shark feeding frenzy. Maybe a Mac tour will have the same response....

[Regina]

You totally nailed my thoughts here too. I was so excited at the thought of getting to see them again, I was planning a NYC trip in March anyway. Being able to combine a Mac show with my Manhattan trip is a dream come true. All that excitement totally melted into anger once I read the ticket price range though. It's beyond absurd, especially in this economy, and with no new material to tour behind. These guys must have the same damn idiot PR people as the big 3 automakers. Both are totally showing how out of touch and greedy they are during this time when us REAL folks are truly hurting. The Mac cash grab machine is up and spinning again indeed... :mad:

I'm going to disagree here a bit.

Granted, I don't want to pay those prices either. But, it's not an outrageous rate for big-named acts, even in this economy. And, die-hard fans like us want the new stuff. I don't think most casual fans do. They do want Rumours on perpetual repeat. It's what made them fans, and what keeps them fans and allows them to remember their glory days. I really think that's absolutely true, so I don't even think the marketing is all that bad. It's a bit nauseating, to me, because I could totally do without even one song from Rumours, but not to the general public.

And I did a little trek through ticketmaster out of curiosity:

The Eagles are charging $185 as their top price (multiple venues). I think I actually paid $195 when they hit NY last year.

I just went over and did a search for the Mellon arena in Pittsburgh.
Britney Spears (yikes!) is charging $125 for her top ticket in the "regular" arena but is offering packages up to $600!

Neil Diamond--Worcester, MA--$120.

Neil Young-Auburn, MI-$178

Go to any Broadway play in NY and you pay $125 and up per ticket.

Yeah, there are a few acts (Metallica) who charge about $89 for the top ticket but they are pretty rare.

It's not right. Prices are awful, but I actually really didn't expect it to be any cheaper. It's the going rate and the Mac are in this for the money. They aren't even pretending to be in it for much else this time (well, not yet, anyway). I think they'll get it. If not, the 16 shows may be a wake up call, or a "put the old girl down" call. What I am pretty sure of is that it's a "trial balloon" and what happens during these shows will determine the course of the rest of the tour (if there even is one).

[1Tuskfan]

Well, since my copies are copies of copies, I guess even having that crisp and clear would be something to cheer about.

But since Crystal Visions was mentioned, I have to say if FM put their videos on DVD like Stevie did that would be worth the price of the CD/DVD and the concert, all by itself. And if they added audio commentary to their videos like Stevie did, as funny as they can be, that would be priceless.

Michele

:thumbsup: That would be awesome!!!

[estranged4life]

Yeah, there are a few acts (Metallica) who charge about $89 for the top ticket but they are pretty rare.

Metallica is that for the buck one gets multiple acts (Currently Lamb of God and The Sword) and Metallica for about 2 hours, and of course you get the audio version of the show you attended from the code you are presented when one purchases a ticket for the current tour (via <a href="http://www.livemetallica.com/default.aspx">LiveMetallica.com</a> )

The current Metallica is doing very well, even with the current economical issues at hand. Maybe Mick & company could learn a thing or two from 'em (How about a "liveFleetwoodMac.com"????)

It's not right. Prices are awful, but I actually really didn't expect it to be any cheaper. It's the going rate and the Mac are in this for the money. They aren't even pretending to be in it for much else this time (well, not yet, anyway). I think they'll get it. If not, the 16 shows may be a wake up call, or a "put the old girl down" call. What I am pretty sure of is that it's a "trial balloon" and what happens during these shows will determine the course of the rest of the tour (if there even is one).

I feel a large scale tour will flop, especially in certain larger cities where the Mac have played in the recent past, due saturation of the market. If they were to play places they had rarely played in the past they may be somewhat successful (OKC 2003 outdrew Dallas 2003...More vocal and APPRECIATIVE crowd and a better ticket-turnout) with a lower ticket price and a few support acts.

'Wingin' it' (No support acts) on their own doesnt look healthy nor intelligent at this time, and if the online reports of the setlist show the usual 'suspects' (ie - "Dreams" & "Rhiannon") then I am sure most will say "forgettaboutit" and stay home and download bootleg copies instead.

[LukeA]

It's not right. Prices are awful, but I actually really didn't expect it to be any cheaper. It's the going rate and the Mac are in this for the money. They aren't even pretending to be in it for much else this time (well, not yet, anyway). I think they'll get it. If not, the 16 shows may be a wake up call, or a "put the old girl down" call. What I am pretty sure of is that it's a "trial balloon" and what happens during these shows will determine the course of the rest of the tour (if there even is one).

Yes, exactly. The shows that were announced (with just a few exceptions) are all in pretty large markets in regions where they are somewhat more popular than most others. They are testing this price point in these reliable markets to gauge what to do in the future. If several of these shows tank, I don't think it will be the end of the tour (too many lucrative California dates left), but there will be a need for an adjustment to their g'tee, which will be reflected in the ticket prices.

But, yeah, some of these markets... I don't know. I'd be shocked if Rochester can do 10K paid (on a Monday night- yeesh), especially if 40% of the house are $130 tickets.

[DavidMn]

Oh and I have a favor to ask the masses. I know in the past the occasional show was handled by a ticketing agency other than Ticketmaster. That can trip one up if they dont know that some other agency is handling the event. So if anyone knows of any shows that fit this description, pleas post that information here. Thank you!:nod:

[LukeA]

As a public service, :laugh: I looked into if there might be a show after Chicago and before Detroit seeing as theres 2 days in betwenn those shows and heres what I dug up:

Milwakuee: bradley center is occupied on the 6th and 7th of March
Indianapolis: same thing for Conseco Fieldhouse
possibilities are Moline, or maybe Green Bay or Madison. just thought I'd let you all know.:)

Yes, it looks like they are planning on Friday, March 6 being Rosemont #2- if sales warrant.

[DavidMn]

Yes, it looks like they are planning on Friday, March 6 being Rosemont #2- if sales warrant.really? where'd you see this?

[steviefan99]

AHHHHHHH I am sooooooo excited!! Anyone know anything about the presale?????????:thumbsup:

[Erin]

First leg of the SYW tour the Mac did two nights in Rosemont. I imagine they are planning the same this time around. I assume that's what Luke meant.

I really wish they would have held off ticket sales until after Christmas. I didn't want to be thinking about getting a good seat at this point in time, oh well!

[steviefan99]

First leg of the SYW tour the Mac did two nights in Rosemont. I imagine they are planning the same this time around. I assume that's what Luke meant.

I really wish they would have held off ticket sales until after Christmas. I didn't want to be thinking about getting a good seat at this point in time, oh well!


3/5/2009 12:00 am Fleetwood Mac Unleashed: Hits Tour 2009 Allstate Arena Des Plaines IL

[wondergirl9847]

(OKC 2003 outdrew Dallas 2003...More vocal and APPRECIATIVE crowd and a better ticket-turnout) with a lower ticket price and a few support acts.

I would much rather see FM in OKC than Dallas. I'm remembering seeing Keith there with you and Debbie, Brian. The crowd was so intense and amazing. It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. We might come on up and see ya again. :)

Oh and I'm in the Pfftt Crowd that's not happy about ANY of this really. Bad timing, I would rather see Lindsey solo, no new music for the tour and I'm planning another trip to London next year, so....yeah. Pfftt. I might see them once in OKC or Dallas if that doesn't work out. We'll see.

[LukeA]

First leg of the SYW tour the Mac did two nights in Rosemont. I imagine they are planning the same this time around. I assume that's what Luke meant.

Yes. They started with one, and added the other after the first show was 90%+ sold out after the first day of public on-sale. Look for the same thing to happen this time, unless the first show tanks so bad they won't be able to justify it (something I highly doubt will happen).


I really wish they would have held off ticket sales until after Christmas. I didn't want to be thinking about getting a good seat at this point in time, oh well!

Yes, it would be nice- but, speaking from experience, its usually death for a promoter to put a major event (let alone an entire tour) on sale shortly after the holidays, as everyone's too mindful about how much money they spent to even think about spending more.

Plus, this way, Fleetwood Mac has an extra month to collect interest on the money they'll be holding ;)

[JbbyStew86]

AHHHHHHH I am sooooooo excited!! Anyone know anything about the presale?????????:thumbsup:

presale is this upcoming monday on ticketmaster!

[kak125]

The ticket brokers already have a ton of Mac tickets up for sale.
Stubhub is selling front row and close seats for outrageous prices which is funny to me when you can get these seats just by being patient using ticketmaster.

check it out
http://www.stubhub.com/fleetwood-mac-tickets/fleetwood-mac-pittsburgh-mellon-arena-3-1-2009-765898/

[wolfontherun]

According to most of the press articles, that is what they are releasing.

I have a feeling that this release is going to be much more than just a Rumours re-issue. Everyone said that Stevie's Crystal Visions DVD was going to be footage that was already circulating, but in fact, it wasn't, and everyone was very pleased with it. So i'm not going to be too excited or too disappointed until more details are released.


Good points. Let us keep our fingers crossed. Still I do feel a bit let down by the fact that they are not rereleasing Mirage and Tango. Surely they are aware of the many problems with Mirage?

[MacMan]

Good points. Let us keep our fingers crossed. Still I do feel a bit let down by the fact that they are not rereleasing Mirage and Tango. Surely they are aware of the many problems with Mirage?

Who knows... but it just occurred to me that maybe the Rumours with extra tracks is really just a repackage of the 2004 release, the one with the extras already, except this one will include a DVD... I mean the 2004 double disc release wasn't a massive seller so it's pretty much unknown to the general population.

[kathy1]

i can't wait for the rest of the dates i am hoping for philly and or atlantic city or camden either place.

[steviefan99]

presale is this upcoming monday on ticketmaster!

I was wondering if anyone knew the presale password???????????

[wolfontherun]

Who knows... but it just occurred to me that maybe the Rumours with extra tracks is really just a repackage of the 2004 release, the one with the extras already, except this one will include a DVD... I mean the 2004 double disc release wasn't a massive seller so it's pretty much unknown to the general population.

I have lost track of all the reissues of Rumours and all their greatest hits rehashed stuff. I bought the box set way back in 96 when it came out and paid a lot for it and am still very happy with that set. I have not bought any of their subsequent "greatist hits" stuff.

I have this maniacle obsession with them not reworking Mirage. I feel like it is a slap in the fans face. I mean they are suppose to be this band who demands only the best yet they released that badly recorded work. Go figure.

[Regina]

I was wondering if anyone knew the presale password???????????

I think all the first presales are American Express presales.
You MUST pay with an Amex card.

The password can be found on the net usually a day or so before the presale.

[StandbackStevie]

I just got a confirmation from Mohegan Sun Arena that Fleetwood Mac will be performing there on Saturday March 14, 2009 and tickets go on sale Monday December 15th 2008 at 10am ticket prices are $125, $175 and $195 and there is vip tickets available from I love all access not sure on the 2 level ticket packages prices are not available yet from I love all access.:wavey:

[bucklind17]

I just got a confirmation from Mohegan Sun Arena that Fleetwood Mac will be performing there on Saturday March 14, 2009 and tickets go on sale Monday December 15th 2008 at 10am ticket prices are $125, $175 and $195 and there is vip tickets available from I love all access not sure on the 2 level ticket packages prices are not available yet from I love all access.:wavey:

Holy crap. I was going to go to Mohegan Sun instead of MSG, but maybe not! Granted, I did just pay $90 to sit in the second to last row there for New Kids on the Block...

Is it awful of me constantly be thinking how I was five feet from Lindsey for almost a third of the price this fall? Cuz I am.

[KenshiMaster16]

Oh God, with the economy in the sh*thole, I don't have money to travel, so here's hoping they come around NC. :(

[Villavic]

The boxed set will include previously unreleased tracks recorded during the making of 'RUMOURS' as well as a DVD component with never before seen footage of the band.

Rumours is my favorite album but, PLEASE! no more Rumours re-editions! How many bonus tracks, unreleased songs, etc.. they have from that year?? Fleetwood Mac is not only Rumours. Is Tango, Mirage, Tusk, not to mention the pre and post lineups!

The DVD sounds interesting, but I hope is not the same material from Two sticks and a drum, and the Making of Rumours dvd.. I would like more a complete anthology dvd of the band

[RockALittle250]

The boxed set will include previously unreleased tracks recorded during the making of 'RUMOURS' as well as a DVD component with never before seen footage of the band.

Rumours is my favorite album but, PLEASE! no more Rumours re-editions! How many bonus tracks, unreleased songs, etc.. they have from that year?? Fleetwood Mac is not only Rumours. Is Tango, Mirage, Tusk, not to mention the pre and post lineups!

The DVD sounds interesting, but I hope is not the same material from Two sticks and a drum, and the Making of Rumours dvd.. I would like more a complete anthology dvd of the band

I would love a documentary showing how this all came to fruition for the DVD.

[gldstwmn]

I have this maniacle obsession with them not reworking Mirage. I feel like it is a slap in the fans face. I mean they are suppose to be this band who demands only the best yet they released that badly recorded work. Go figure.

I don't think Mirage was poorly recorded at all. I had it on cassette tape back in the day as well as vinyl and it sounded great. For whatever reason, the transfer to CD did not turn out so well. That's why it's such a crime for it to be overlooked in all this repackaging/remastering stuff.

[BombaySapphire3]

I don't think Mirage was poorly recorded at all. I had it on cassette tape back in the day as well as vinyl and it sounded great. For whatever reason, the transfer to CD did not turn out so well. That's why it's such a crime for it to be overlooked in all this repackaging/remastering stuff.

No doubt ..Mirage on vinyl souunds as good as any other Rumours era Fleetwood Mac album .The CD is in desperate need of remastering ..ditto for Bella Donna ..these were both number one albums! So not sure what is up with that.

[WelshWitchPMD]

"Unleashed?" How about "Beat a Dead Horse" tour?

Same crappy set list, same crappy venues and cities, same outrageous prices. I doubt in this economy that many of the top priced tickets will move. I do think if the $50.00 range tickets are not that bad that they will go rather quickly. I do have a friend that wants to see a show but she just doesn’t have the $ for the top tickets. I think that many people are in the same boat.
I still can’t figure out why there isn’t a Providence date. Not just for Fleetwood Mac but for other bands like Motley Crue who seem to overlook this market.:shrug:

[wolfontherun]

I don't think Mirage was poorly recorded at all. I had it on cassette tape back in the day as well as vinyl and it sounded great. For whatever reason, the transfer to CD did not turn out so well. That's why it's such a crime for it to be overlooked in all this repackaging/remastering stuff.

Cassette and vinyl are irrelevant at this point, I meant the CD I figured everyone would know as we all agree how bad it is.

Lindsey said something about there being a problem with the master reels. Sorry I do not have the source.

[LukeA]

"Unleashed?" How about "Beat a Dead Horse" tour?

Same crappy set list, same crappy venues and cities, same outrageous prices. I doubt in this economy that many of the top priced tickets will move. I do think if the $50.00 range tickets are not that bad that they will go rather quickly. I do have a friend that wants to see a show but she just doesn’t have the $ for the top tickets. I think that many people are in the same boat.
I still can’t figure out why there isn’t a Providence date. Not just for Fleetwood Mac but for other bands like Motley Crue who seem to overlook this market.:shrug:

Providence will come later. They can't play Boston, Providence, and Uncasville all in a 10 day span- you're splitting the demand too much. Next time around, they'll play Hartford and Providence, and maybe Worcester.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Providence will come later. They can't play Boston, Providence, and Uncasville all in a 10 day span- you're splitting the demand too much. Next time around, they'll play Hartford and Providence, and maybe Worcester.

Yes, but they are also playing NYC, E Rutherford and Uniondale within the same time span.

[LukeA]

Yes, but they are also playing NYC, E Rutherford and Uniondale within the same time span.

The NYC metro area is approximately three times the size of Boston/Manchester/Providence.

[WelshWitchPMD]

The NYC metro area is approximately three times the size of Boston/Manchester/Providence.

Yeah, that does make sense.

[DavidMn]

Well I'm going to the firrst 11 or 12 through Madison Square Garden, and I know I'll be getting the $50 seats each time probably. or in the case of Mohegan Sun, $125. But then again Ive never really cared where I sit as long as I'm there.:)

[DavidMn]

I just got a confirmation from Mohegan Sun Arena that Fleetwood Mac will be performing there on Saturday March 14, 2009 and tickets go on sale Monday December 15th 2008 at 10am ticket prices are $125, $175 and $195 and there is vip tickets available from I love all access not sure on the 2 level ticket packages prices are not available yet from I love all access.:wavey:Now thats only a 9 or 10 thousand seat venue right?

[Lindsey Jr.]

According to most of the press articles, that is what they are releasing.

I have a feeling that this release is going to be much more than just a Rumours re-issue. Everyone said that Stevie's Crystal Visions DVD was going to be footage that was already circulating, but in fact, it wasn't, and everyone was very pleased with it. So i'm not going to be too excited or too disappointed until more details are released.

I hope so. I would'nt mind 6 cd's + 1 dvd or so :wavey:

[StandbackStevie]

I just got a confirmation from the VIP Services from Mohegan Sun Arena Show In Connecticut that Fleetwood Mac will be performing there on Saturday March 14, 2009 tickets go on sale on December 15, 2009 and they gave me the ticket prices $125, $175 and $195 each. I will trying for the $125 ticket i would love the $200 ticket but its not in my budget and I am sure the vip tickets from all access are going to be in the $400-$600 range and that does not include a meet and greet with all access they would state it in the packages that if it was a meet and greet and no meet greet a dinner and drinks pre show party that is close its going to get you think they are going to be at the dinner. I do have to say really bad timing for the tickets to go on sale but i will do my best to get a ticket to the show if i have to go to new york or boston because its cheaper will do boston and NYC are not that long of ride for me so no problem there. just hope they dont sell out right away just so i can save up on some extra cash to go to this last tour of theres. just hope stevie will do another solo tour before she throws in her shawl.

[Tango]

Fleetwood Mac gets a mention on MSNBC's website:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28040590/

[StandbackStevie]

Now thats only a 9 or 10 thousand seat venue right?

yes dave 10,000 seat arena i have seen other prices on the ticketmaster they seem cheaper at other venues i don't know if its the casino but when stevie played here the tickets were $75 bucks for all the seats and when she played here with don henley on two voices tour they were $75, $95 and $125. the higher price show could be i heard sheryl crow is heading lining as well but not sure if that is true. so they prices have gone up a bit from the say you will tour i think and also I was expecting it. but will try to get one ticket i hope she brings out Sisters of the moon.

[skcin]

I have lost track of all the reissues of Rumours and all their greatest hits rehashed stuff. I bought the box set way back in 96 when it came out and paid a lot for it and am still very happy with that set. I have not bought any of their subsequent "greatist hits" stuff.

I have this maniacle obsession with them not reworking Mirage. I feel like it is a slap in the fans face. I mean they are suppose to be this band who demands only the best yet they released that badly recorded work. Go figure.

They really need to do remastered releases of Mirage, TITN, and BTM. I don't get why they don't. Lesser known bands who have way lower sales figures do it all the time - rerelease their entire body of work remastered. I do not have a clue why Mac doesn't do the same, and don't get me started on La Nicks. :rolleyes:


"Unleashed?" How about "Beat a Dead Horse" tour?

Same crappy set list, same crappy venues and cities, same outrageous prices. I doubt in this economy that many of the top priced tickets will move. I do think if the $50.00 range tickets are not that bad that they will go rather quickly. I do have a friend that wants to see a show but she just doesn’t have the $ for the top tickets. I think that many people are in the same boat.
I still can’t figure out why there isn’t a Providence date. Not just for Fleetwood Mac but for other bands like Motley Crue who seem to overlook this market.:shrug:

I think much of this has to do with the promoters. For some reason, only certain bands come through Buffalo - Stevie never comes here solo for example, but she always goes to Pittburgh & Cleveland. :shrug: I am a bit perplexed by the Mac Rochester date, but no Buffalo. Mac has hit Buffalo every single tour since 1977 (maybe not Mirage? I'd have to look it up.) Maybe cuz it's in March & hockey's still going on? I dunno.



And the more I think about it, the more I think Mac is fooling themselves. They filled arenas in '97 because there was SO much excitement that those 5 members were touring together for the first time in 15 years. They did pretty well in '03/'04 because there was new material for people to want to hear, and because they hit many markets that were missed in '97. What is there for casual fans to get excited about this time?

[David]

I think they are over the hill NUTS to think they are going to sell enough tickets in the upper price bracket to make this tour even remotely profitable. Not in this economy, no way. Hello, Al! I remember you! Remember those great circus pics you took & shared with us? Anyway, there's something else building & building in the economic markets these days that is new to the recent scene: Consumers are often irresponsible & spend money they don't have by putting their purchases on credit & then paying down that credit in the up & up (or the Never-Never). But worldwide credit markets are shrunken & banks & credit card issuers aren't extending the credit limits with abandon, to put it mildly. I don't know how the entertainment industry in general will fare throughout '09, but I can't help thinking that it will hurt -- just like every other industry. Fans Joe & Jane may want to see Fleetwood Mac for a few nights (for $130 a pop), but they may not be able to squeeze such a purchase onto their already grossly overleveraged credit card balances. Open your credit card statements, folks, & read the fine print. Your limit may have been lowered.

[jmn3]

[QUOTE=skcin;786955]I think much of this has to do with the promoters. For some reason, only certain bands come through Buffalo - Stevie never comes here solo for example, but she always goes to Pittburgh & Cleveland. :shrug: I am a bit perplexed by the Mac Rochester date, but no Buffalo. Mac has hit Buffalo every single tour since 1977 (maybe not Mirage? I'd have to look it up.) Maybe cuz it's in March & hockey's still going on? I dunno.
QUOTE]


I don't get it either. Springsteen played Rochester and Buffalo this year so maybe a Buffalo date will get added later but I doubt it. Springsteen can draw more fans than the Mac at this point and could get away with the two shows. Stevie I believe played in Buffalo in 1983. I believe the Mac has missed Buffalo a few times since '77 - they played Tusk here in 1980, and if I'm not mistaken, didn't come back until The Dance (and then of course for Say You Will). The Mirage Tour didn't come this way and I'm fairly certain the Rick and Billy years didn't come here either. Maybe during the Time era they got here somewhere but I can't recall.

I'm definitley annoyed about no Buffalo show. When they played in '97 they were the fastest selling event in the Arena's history (okay, so it was barely open a year at that point but still....) and I believe they had a sell out here in '03. Oh well, I am planning on show #1 in Pittsburgh instead.

Edit - can't be because of hockey. I've been to concerts at the arena in March (in fact I saw Springsteen there last March). Must be a stupid promoter leaving B-lo off the MacMap.

[PenguinHead]

[QUOTE=BigAl84;786796]I
I don't know - but i'm predicting some major back peddling. Plus who are they kidding - EVERY tour is a hits tour, sure they sprinkled in 3-5 new songs but then they cut them out within the first month of the tour. Sara and Beautiful Child don't count - the lightbulb in their heads to cover those should of gone off freakin decades ago..those should remain staples.
QUOTE]

I really enjoyed your post...especially that pithy observation. I think Fleetwood Mac is one of the most mis-managed bands around. But, then again, most of it is self-inflicted.:shrug:

[TrueFaith77]

[QUOTE=BigAl84;786796]
I really enjoyed your post...especially that pithy observation. I think Fleetwood Mac is one of the most mis-managed bands around. But, then again, most of it is self-inflicted.:shrug:

I think you're right about that. That's why just seeing them Live is a miracle.

[jmn3]

I really enjoyed your post...especially that pithy observation. I think Fleetwood Mac is one of the most mis-managed bands around. But, then again, most of it is self-inflicted.:shrug:


Totally agreed. They are their own worst enemies with so many decisions over the years. Songs like "If You Were My Love" or "Smile at You", which seem to be beloved by fans in demo form, are shelved permanently or show up many years too late in unrecognizable form. There's a lot of others too, those are just the first two Stevie tunes that come to mind.

As far as a live band, the Mac, from what I've read in other band's discussion boards, are very well respected. I think a lot of people have always been pleasantly surprised that a pop/rock band, with such produced and polished studio work, can put on such a loud, rocking, raw performance. But then again, to the fans who see the band on every tour (or multiple times on each tour), they really don't try to offer anything new or push themselves too much. And it's not age either, they've been doing this for years.

When it comes to the setlist, really, has Fleetwood Mac in the 75-90,97-present form really ever changed things up? A few new songs here and there and the random "lost track" (Beautiful Child, Silver Springs, revised versions of SYLM and Big Love, etc). It's frustrating because with some imagination and risk, I tend to think the Mac could put on an even better show than they already do (and let's face it, they do put on a great show). For some reason it took about 20 years to bring Sara back to life because it was hard to recreate live? Oh come on - you could do it from 79-82 with five people on stage and you mean to tell me that you couldn't put something together with the entourage that has taken the stage over since 87? Lindsey has slowly brought some more Tusk songs into the set, but there's more - where is The Ledge, WMYTYTO, That's All for Everyone, etc?

We should take bets on what the first song will be in Pittsburgh. Seriously, as awesome as it is to hear The Chain, I might just have to scream at someone if they open with that song yet one more time!

Okay - rant over. I'm a fan of this band and I will see them next year...I just think they are not maximizing their potential by exploring the excellent back catalog that they have at their fingerprints.

[GoS]

Totally agreed. They are their own worst enemies with so many decisions over the years. Songs like "If You Were My Love" or "Smile at You", which seem to be beloved by fans in demo form, are shelved permanently or show up many years too late in unrecognizable form. There's a lot of others too, those are just the first two Stevie tunes that come to mind.

As far as a live band, the Mac, from what I've read in other band's discussion boards, are very well respected. I think a lot of people have always been pleasantly surprised that a pop/rock band, with such produced and polished studio work, can put on such a loud, rocking, raw performance. But then again, to the fans who see the band on every tour (or multiple times on each tour), they really don't try to offer anything new or push themselves too much. And it's not age either, they've been doing this for years.

When it comes to the setlist, really, has Fleetwood Mac in the 75-90,97-present form really ever changed things up? A few new songs here and there and the random "lost track" (Beautiful Child, Silver Springs, revised versions of SYLM and Big Love, etc). It's frustrating because with some imagination and risk, I tend to think the Mac could put on an even better show than they already do (and let's face it, they do put on a great show). For some reason it took about 20 years to bring Sara back to life because it was hard to recreate live? Oh come on - you could do it from 79-82 with five people on stage and you mean to tell me that you couldn't put something together with the entourage that has taken the stage over since 87? Lindsey has slowly brought some more Tusk songs into the set, but there's more - where is The Ledge, WMYTYTO, That's All for Everyone, etc?

We should take bets on what the first song will be in Pittsburgh. Seriously, as awesome as it is to hear The Chain, I might just have to scream at someone if they open with that song yet one more time!

Okay - rant over. I'm a fan of this band and I will see them next year...I just think they are not maximizing their potential by exploring the excellent back catalog that they have at their fingerprints.



I completely agree with you. I think that while they do an amazing show, we expect (rightly) better from them. Instead of doing just an all hits concert (which they can do with their library), they could do a concert with the songs that really are dying to be done live (songs like Book of Love, WMYTYTO, The Ledge, I Don't Wanna Know and more). I would love it if they'd open with something other than the Chain, like Monday Morning. That mix and the new songs would completely change what it means to be a re-united Mac tour.

And while we're talking about demos, we are still waiting for My Little Demon and Given Thing to be released. [By the way, does anyone have demo 1 of Given Thing?]

[jmn3]

They could easily do a "hits" (I really HATE that word being used for the tour) oriented show and still get in some bits of different eras and some Buckingham Nicks stuff....if you assume they do about 24 songs again...

Tusk
Dreams
Oh Well (never understood dropping this in '97)
Seven Wonders
What Makes You Think You're The One
Gold Dust Woman
Angel
Book of Love
Tango in the Night
Frozen Love
Crystal
Gypsy
Oh Daddy (Stevie on lead vocals)
Save Me a Place
Landslide
Rhiannon
Blue Letter
Hold Me (Lindsey on lead vocals)
I'm So Afraid
Everybody Finds Out
Go Your Own Way
The Chain (encore)
Sisters of the Moon (encore)
Say Goodbye (encore)

...and you could do this much easier and get even more in if there were say five slots in a set that were rotated each night. Rhiannon or Gold Dust Woman, I'm So Afraid or Come or Tango in the Night...Monday Morning or Second Hand News, and so on.

[DavidMn]

Just saw up on TM a second Madison Squrare Garden date for you guessed it.





April 1





We'el have to see if its true

[UnwindedDreams]

Beat me to it Dave. Maybe I'll get to meet you finally.

[DavidMn]

Beat me to it Dave. Maybe I'll get to meet you finally.well, I'll be at the first one for sure on March 19th.:) btw are you coming to the Xcel show in St Paul on March 3?

[UnwindedDreams]

I can't. The only weekday shows I can go to are the NYC/ Metropolitan shows. Do you think they'll sel out both nights at the Garden?

[Regina]

I can't. The only weekday shows I can go to are the NYC/ Metropolitan shows. Do you think they'll sel out both nights at the Garden?

Wow. That's a tough call.
They didn't sell out at all the last time they were there. It was a decent crowd, I guess, but not a sell-out.
But, when I went to the Eagles in May (I think?)--and I do believe they had 3 nights at the Garden, it was PACKED. So, maybe they are thinking they could do the same with the Mac. I mean, they haven't been around as a group for five years, so...maybe?
And, again, the casual fan would probably love to hear the hits.

Oh, and that's really weird. Coming back around to NYC after Canada. Really weird. Maybe Atlantic City and Philly aren't far behind. I wish they would announce all of it at once.

[TrueFaith77]

I can't. The only weekday shows I can go to are the NYC/ Metropolitan shows. Do you think they'll sel out both nights at the Garden?

There's two nights at msg?

[DavidMn]

Wow. That's a tough call.
They didn't sell out at all the last time they were there. It was a decent crowd, I guess, but not a sell-out.
But, when I went to the Eagles in May (I think?)--and I do believe they had 3 nights at the Garden, it was PACKED. So, maybe they are thinking they could do the same with the Mac. I mean, they haven't been around as a group for five years, so...maybe?
And, again, the casual fan would probably love to hear the hits.

Oh, and that's really weird. Coming back around to NYC after Canada. Really weird. Maybe Atlantic City and Philly aren't far behind. I wish they would announce all of it at once.Well, if this second MSG show holds up, which Im assuming it will, you'd have Toronto on March 26 and MSG on April 1. It would make logical sense to have them play Philly and AC in between those dates.:nod:

[DavidMn]

There's two nights at msg?Yes TM just added a second MSG show on April 1.

[UnwindedDreams]

The Eagles didn't sell out one night at the Garden last May, but each night was packed.

I'm thinking both nights will be packed. There's been quite a bit of promotion over here already.

Where would they play in AC? Boardwalk Hall?

[StandbackStevie]

here is a copy of email from the mohegan sun vip services

Steve - Thank you for your email. Fleetwood Mac is scheduled to be in the arena on 3/14/08 and tickets are scheduled to go on sale 12/15/08 at 10am through ticketmaster. Prices are $125 $175 and $195.
Regards
Don Beatrice
VIP Services

----Mohegan Sun inquiry--------
From: Steve <[email protected]>
Date: 2008-12-03 21:11:14
Subject: Fleetwood Mac Show

I have heard that Fleetwood Mac will be performing at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday March 14, 2009 can you tell me when the tickets will go on sale and also the price ranges for the tickets if this is true? Thank you so much and looking forward to the show is there possible two dates or one date for fleetwood mac? thanks,
Steve
:angel:

[Regina]

The Eagles didn't sell out one night at the Garden last May, but each night was packed.

I'm thinking both nights will be packed. There's been quite a bit of promotion over here already.

Where would they play in AC? Boardwalk Hall?

Yup. That's where they played their first AC concert during SYW. The second one was in this outdoor venue the Borgata used to have (they don't have it anymore). And I don't remember the second place being very big, anyway.

Boardwalk Hall is nice and large.

I actually don't love MSG. Never really have, even though I've been there lots of times.

[bucklind17]

I don't really like MSG either. I much prefer Mohegan Sun and wish the pricing wasn't so much higher than MSG, but whatever. I think I'll plan on advance tickets for Mohegan Sun and see what pops up closer to the date for MSG. Boardwalk Hall is sweet, too.

[wolfontherun]

They could easily do a "hits" (I really HATE that word being used for the tour) oriented show and still get in some bits of different eras and some Buckingham Nicks stuff....if you assume they do about 24 songs again...

Tusk
Dreams
Oh Well (never understood dropping this in '97)
Seven Wonders
What Makes You Think You're The One
Gold Dust Woman
Angel
Book of Love
Tango in the Night
Frozen Love
Crystal
Gypsy
Oh Daddy (Stevie on lead vocals)
Save Me a Place
Landslide
Rhiannon
Blue Letter
Hold Me (Lindsey on lead vocals)
I'm So Afraid
Everybody Finds Out
Go Your Own Way
The Chain (encore)
Sisters of the Moon (encore)
Say Goodbye (encore)

...and you could do this much easier and get even more in if there were say five slots in a set that were rotated each night. Rhiannon or Gold Dust Woman, I'm So Afraid or Come or Tango in the Night...Monday Morning or Second Hand News, and so on.

You forgot Sara. Not doing Sara would be a crime. They will have it in the set I guarantee it.

[WelshWitchPMD]

$795.00 for a VIP package???:eek:
For that price you should be able to get a private lap dance with the Mac member of your choice.

[wolfontherun]

Totally agreed. They are their own worst enemies with so many decisions over the years. Songs like "If You Were My Love" or "Smile at You", which seem to be beloved by fans in demo form, are shelved permanently or show up many years too late in unrecognizable form. There's a lot of others too, those are just the first two Stevie tunes that come to mind.

As far as a live band, the Mac, from what I've read in other band's discussion boards, are very well respected. I think a lot of people have always been pleasantly surprised that a pop/rock band, with such produced and polished studio work, can put on such a loud, rocking, raw performance. But then again, to the fans who see the band on every tour (or multiple times on each tour), they really don't try to offer anything new or push themselves too much. And it's not age either, they've been doing this for years.

When it comes to the setlist, really, has Fleetwood Mac in the 75-90,97-present form really ever changed things up? A few new songs here and there and the random "lost track" (Beautiful Child, Silver Springs, revised versions of SYLM and Big Love, etc). It's frustrating because with some imagination and risk, I tend to think the Mac could put on an even better show than they already do (and let's face it, they do put on a great show). For some reason it took about 20 years to bring Sara back to life because it was hard to recreate live? Oh come on - you could do it from 79-82 with five people on stage and you mean to tell me that you couldn't put something together with the entourage that has taken the stage over since 87? Lindsey has slowly brought some more Tusk songs into the set, but there's more - where is The Ledge, WMYTYTO, That's All for Everyone, etc?

We should take bets on what the first song will be in Pittsburgh. Seriously, as awesome as it is to hear The Chain, I might just have to scream at someone if they open with that song yet one more time!

Okay - rant over. I'm a fan of this band and I will see them next year...I just think they are not maximizing their potential by exploring the excellent back catalog that they have at their fingerprints.

But every version of Sara after Tusk tour has been an embarrassment including and especially the solo versions. So not performing it live was one of their better decisions. I can understand her not wanting to perform it because her voice is not at all suited to the song any longer and they were not able to arrange the song differently to suit her current voice.

When they showed the Tusk version on screen while she performed it on the SYW tour only served as a reminder of how bad the current version is.

[SteveMacD]

Prices are $125 $175 and $195.

:eek:

Wow. I'm speechless with that. I guess I've gotten too used to the indie rock crowd, where $35 is steep for a ticket. I'm seriously debating whether or not I'm going.

[Hawkeye]

$795.00 for a VIP package???:eek:
For that price you should be able to get a private lap dance with the Mac member of your choice.

dibs on John!!!!!

[bucklind17]

:eek:

Wow. I'm speechless with that. I guess I've gotten too used to the indie rock crowd, where $35 is steep for a ticket. I'm seriously debating whether or not I'm going.

I am with you on that. I saw my other favorite band four times this fall for what the lowest Mohegan seat would cost.

[jmn3]

But every version of Sara after Tusk tour has been an embarrassment including and especially the solo versions. So not performing it live was one of their better decisions. I can understand her not wanting to perform it because her voice is not at all suited to the song any longer and they were not able to arrange the song differently to suit her current voice.

Well I guess I can't argue with you on that. Although I do think the 2004 version was decent. I had someone tell me online many years ago that the 82 and Tusk versions were essentially the same (same arrangement, etc). I couldn't help but completely disagree with that. The 79-80 versions were fantastic but something bad happened to Sara in two short years. The Mirage Tour versions stunk. And yes, the solo versions of Sara were even worse (although I would have to say I hate the solo Gypsy's from I think 1983 even more).

[SortaSavageLike]

And yes, the solo versions of Sara were even worse (although I would have to say I hate the solo Gypsy's from I think 1983 even more).

In large part, this can be attributed to the fact that Waddy Watchel's guitar playing is about as subtle as a cavalry charge. :rolleyes:

[macmar71]

$795.00 for a VIP package???:eek:
For that price you should be able to get a private lap dance with the Mac member of your choice.

I agree with you there! We know who would be our lap dance choice! Too insane these prices. $995. for the MSG five star. I am so not happy about all of this and the timing right before Christmas. Ugh!

[StandbackStevie]

I agree with you there! We know who would be our lap dance choice! Too insane these prices. $995. for the MSG five star. I am so not happy about all of this and the timing right before Christmas. Ugh!

They haven't posted the mohegan sun show vip prices yet i am sure it will be slightly higher than MSG or about the same. Seriously for that price they all would have to lap dance and make dinner and serve us drinks and pamper us i tell ya and we want top of the line service...lol I also looked at the eagles and its the same vip prices as FM for the same exact packages. It's in sane:blob1::blob2:

[WelshWitchPMD]

They haven't posted the mohegan sun show vip prices yet i am sure it will be slightly higher than MSG or about the same. Seriously for that price they all would have to lap dance and make dinner and serve us drinks and pamper us i tell ya and we want top of the line service...lol I also looked at the eagles and its the same vip prices as FM for the same exact packages. It's in sane:blob1::blob2:

Sadly, Fleetwood Mac have turned into The Eagles.

[wolfontherun]

Well I guess I can't argue with you on that. Although I do think the 2004 version was decent. I had someone tell me online many years ago that the 82 and Tusk versions were essentially the same (same arrangement, etc). I couldn't help but completely disagree with that. The 79-80 versions were fantastic but something bad happened to Sara in two short years. The Mirage Tour versions stunk. And yes, the solo versions of Sara were even worse (although I would have to say I hate the solo Gypsy's from I think 1983 even more).

Agree on Gypsy. Though I think she pulled it off on the Mirage tour after a very shacky start to the song.

Maybe if she did it with just a piano?

[Regina]

MSG-4/1--
Seems to be a thing of the past.
I hit the link on ticketmaster, and I got the message "this event is no longer in our database."
Then I refreshed the list of all FM concerts, and 4/1 disappeared.

I guess it was early April Fool's after all. Or someone looked at the last attendance records.

[Tango]

Sadly, Fleetwood Mac have turned into The Eagles.

At least The Eagles had something to tour behind to charge those outrageous prices--a new double album! Fleetwood Mac is charging top dollar for rehash.

-They must have all taken a loss in the stock market and are hoping WE didn't. They need to rewatch their own DVD about why their fans wouldn't buy a "double album." Stevie explained it well, as I remember. They must have forgotten if we couldn't afford a lousy $30.00 double CD (that lasts forever), we might not be able to cover a $900 ticket for 2 hours of entertainment.

-It wouldn't seem SO outrageous if they had at least worked together and made an album. Do SOMETHING to earn the extra cash flow. You want the big bucks just because your name is "Fleetwood Mac?" Get a grip. Fame and fortune came a little too fast in the mid 70's. Most people work a lifetime for what this band wasted in a year, in a month, in a day!

-Stevie was just out on the road in June/July and Lindsey in October. Why would anyone want to pay $900 to see the same two people 'up close and personal' after seeing them less than a year ago? So we can hear Landslide, Dreams and Standback with the FM rhythm section? Seats to Lindsey's FRONT ROW seats were $50-$60 in some veneues, and he totally vamped up his set list and performed off the cuff, taking audience requests at times. Why so much for Stevie and Lindsey together? (Perhaps the extra $800 is for Mick & John. MUST BE! ;) What kind of overhead do those two guys have, anyway???)

-My ticket buying is going to depend on the first show. After I hear what the set list is, I'll decide whether this edition of Fleetwood Mac is worth my money.

[macpai]

Good luck to all going after tickets in the pre-sale!

[SandyMac]

section 100, row N, seats 9-12 at the Verizon Center in DC !!!!
Not a bad spot in my opinon. Up a little from the floor, on Stevie's side, and get to see the screens. :blob2::blob1::]:nod:

[skcin]

I don't get it either. Springsteen played Rochester and Buffalo this year so maybe a Buffalo date will get added later but I doubt it. Springsteen can draw more fans than the Mac at this point and could get away with the two shows. Stevie I believe played in Buffalo in 1983. I believe the Mac has missed Buffalo a few times since '77 - they played Tusk here in 1980, and if I'm not mistaken, didn't come back until The Dance (and then of course for Say You Will). The Mirage Tour didn't come this way and I'm fairly certain the Rick and Billy years didn't come here either. Maybe during the Time era they got here somewhere but I can't recall.

I'm definitley annoyed about no Buffalo show. When they played in '97 they were the fastest selling event in the Arena's history (okay, so it was barely open a year at that point but still....) and I believe they had a sell out here in '03. Oh well, I am planning on show #1 in Pittsburgh instead.

Edit - can't be because of hockey. I've been to concerts at the arena in March (in fact I saw Springsteen there last March). Must be a stupid promoter leaving B-lo off the MacMap.


Stevie played solo in Buffalo for WH, RAL & TOSOTM tours - nothing since. Mac played here for every tour from White Album through Tusk. I don't believe they came for Mirage, but that was such a short tour they seem to have missed a lot of major cities. Nothing for TITN, but for Time they did play Darien Lake. Obviously The Dance was HUGE here (you're right, it was a fast sellout - less than an hour if I recall.) No way was SYW a sellout though. It was pretty full, but not sold out.

Buffalo's a pretty small market, so I think they figure they'll cover us with Rochester & Toronto. Still, we're bigger (and better :cool: ) than Rochester, so it does seem odd. Maybe it's cheaper to play BLue Cross arena? is that possible? I don't know much about this type of thing. Plus, I never understood why all the big names ALWAYS play Cleveland & Pittsburgh but not here, since we're all pretty similar demographically. :shrug:

[estranged4life]

Do SOMETHING to earn the extra cash flow. You want the big bucks just because your name is "Fleetwood Mac?" Get a grip. Fame and fortune came a little too fast in the mid 70's. Most people work a lifetime for what this band wasted in a year, in a month, in a day!

posted on the Ledge in regards to Fleetwood Mac.

[wondergirl9847]

(Perhaps the extra $800 is for Mick & John. MUST BE! ;) What kind of overhead do those two guys have, anyway???)

"They're turning kids into slaves just to make cheaper sneakers. But what's the real cost, 'cuz the sneakers don't seem that much cheaper? Why are we still paying so much for sneakers when ya got 'em made by little slave kids? What are your overheads?!" - Think About It by Flight of the Conchords

Sorry I got totally off-topic, but your overhead quote cracked me up.

I ain't paying that kind of money to see FM OR meet them, which I have already met LB for free so.....yeah. No.

I'll probably wait until the day before or something to get a ticket to this, IF I even go at all.

[camchristo]

I guess I could maybe see the $795 price tag if you were guaranteed a seat in the first 3 rows and if it included a meet and greet. Like, maybe they attended the pre-show dinner and drink party. As it stands? No thanks. I'll play the TM game and at least know where I'm sitting when I shell out my money instead of waiting to be surprised when I show up.

[estranged4life]

I guess I could maybe see the $795 price tag if you were guaranteed a seat in the first 3 rows and if it included a meet and greet. Like, maybe they attended the pre-show dinner and drink party. As it stands? No thanks.

Dream Theater did a tour package (Which they still do each and every tour and the price NEVER jumps above $200 per ticket) which I thought the best example of HOW a band shows their respect to their fans and their fans hard-earned $$$'s:

For about $175 a fan was guaranteed a ticket within the first 3 rows of their specific show, a limited edition holigraphic autographed ticket-stub, a limited edition lanyard to hold the ticket stub, a limited edition compact disc of unreleased material, a pre-show tour of the backstage area, a pre-show dinner with the COMPLETE band (Not the crew members but the band members themselves), attendance to the combination pre-show soundcheck & Q&A where fans could ask any question they wanted to have answered, and finally a 'One-on-one meet and greet' with the COMPLETE band and photo's/autographs with EACH band member INDIVIDUALLY.

Think FM would be capable of doing the same for around $200? If ya do I have some land on the Louisiana coastline that has NEVER been damaged by ANY hurricane I would like to sell to you!!!!

[skcin]

I'll probably wait until the day before or something to get a ticket to this, IF I even go at all.

Good idea.

[macpai]

This is a bad sign for the tour. If the diehard fans here are showing restraint, how full are these big arenas going to be?

I didn't buy anything pre-sale because I didn't see anything worthy of the cost. I do plan to see two or three shows, but I'll be waiting to see what comes up and although I'd LOVE to go for a five- or four-star package, at those prices there's just no way. Gotta keep my place to live in these 20-degree temperatures.

[macpai]

Just saw an ad for concerts in the NY area. Always nice.

[michelej1]

Just read an email about the Eagles going to the UK in 2009. Like a younger sibling following his big brother around, I think eventually FM is probably going to do pretty much what the Eagles do.

The email said the Eagles will be there in July 2009:

04 GLASGOW Hampden Park Stadium
07 BIRMINGHAM NIA Arena
11 MANCHESTER MEN Arena

Michele

[Tango]

Just read an email about the Eagles going to the UK in 2009. Like a younger sibling following his big brother around, I think eventually FM is probably going to do pretty much what the Eagles do.

The email said the Eagles will be there in July 2009:

04 GLASGOW Hampden Park Stadium
07 BIRMINGHAM NIA Arena
11 MANCHESTER MEN Arena

Michele


I wish they were following in their footsteps, making a new double album, and going out in support of it. Alas:

http://img.tesco.com/pi/entertainment/CD/LB/805844_CD_L_B.jpg


as one of the "East of Eden" songs is entitled, Fleetwood Mac is just "Too Busy Being Fabulous," uh huh.

[Nicks Fan]

Apparantly the date of the Ottawa show has changed

CHEZ 106 presents Fleetwood Mac at Scotiabank Place on Monday, March 23Tickets are on sale Monday, December 15th @ 10am through Capital Tickets, for $49.50, $79.50 and $149.50.

PRESALE

CHEZ Nation members can buy tickets first starting Friday, December 12th @ 10am. Visit the Events & Presales page later this week for complete details.

Matt

[MacMan]

Just read an email about the Eagles going to the UK in 2009. Like a younger sibling following his big brother around, I think eventually FM is probably going to do pretty much what the Eagles do.

The email said the Eagles will be there in July 2009:

04 GLASGOW Hampden Park Stadium
07 BIRMINGHAM NIA Arena
11 MANCHESTER MEN Arena

Michele


Yeah, the Eagles just announced a show here in Winnipeg in March.... I'm hoping FM does follow them.

[Hawkeye]

OK lets not all have the attention spans of two year olds and thin the Eagles are somehow above Fleetwood Mac because they just released a double album. Fleetwood Mac did it first in 2003. And really since 1980 Fleetwood Mac has 5 studio albums out to The Eagles one.

[DavidMn]

OK lets not all have the attention spans of two year olds and thin the Eagles are somehow above Fleetwood Mac because they just released a double album. Fleetwood Mac did it first in 2003. And really since 1980 Fleetwood Mac has 5 studio albums out to The Eagles one.EXACTLY!:thumbsup:

[michelej1]

OK lets not all have the attention spans of two year olds and thin the Eagles are somehow above Fleetwood Mac because they just released a double album. Fleetwood Mac did it first in 2003. And really since 1980 Fleetwood Mac has 5 studio albums out to The Eagles one.

Well, if you're going to make us go back to 1980, 28 years ago, to realize how prolific our guys really are, you have to admit that we possess more than the attention span of two year olds!:laugh:

[Peestie]

Just read an email about the Eagles going to the UK in 2009. Like a younger sibling following his big brother around, I think eventually FM is probably going to do pretty much what the Eagles do.

The email said the Eagles will be there in July 2009:

04 GLASGOW Hampden Park Stadium
07 BIRMINGHAM NIA Arena
11 MANCHESTER MEN Arena

Michele

They're playing Belfast as well so that's 4 UK dates. They're doing Dublin as well. Hopefully if FM does follow them they'll add at least one Irish date in either Belfast (which was played on the SYW tour) or Dublin.

[LukeA]

Apparantly the date of the Ottawa show has changed

CHEZ 106 presents Fleetwood Mac at Scotiabank Place on Monday, March 23Tickets are on sale Monday, December 15th @ 10am through Capital Tickets, for $49.50, $79.50 and $149.50.


I assumed all along it was a typo (http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=38272#13).

[MacMan]

Not sure how accurate this is for dates... but TicketsNow is showing additional dates in cities already announced.

Second dates in Chicago, Ottawa and the New York MSG second show shows up as a March 28th date... Maybe these second dates are just on hold for now.

[DavidMn]

Not sure how accurate this is for dates... but TicketsNow is showing additional dates in cities already announced.

Second dates in Chicago, Ottawa and the New York MSG second show shows up as a March 28th date... Maybe these second dates are just on hold for now.I would say CHicago is 100% more likely to happen than a second Ottawa show. 2 Ottawa shows would mean they would play 4 nights in a row, and I dont see that happening no way.

[StandbackStevie]

I actually take the official statement that they're so happy to be performing everyone's favorites as a threat.

Michele

yes at a almost a two hundred dollars a ticket and 1000 dollar vip tickets i would be happy to perform for you i would sing for that cash...Now its not for the money its all about the music we care for our loyal fans looks like fleetwood mac is working on there own stimulus bailout packages courtesy of I love All Access...lol:p

[kak125]

Just saw on the iloveallaccess site that with the 5 star package you can get to meet mick fleetwood. I think thats cool that he is doing that but I would really like to meet everybody not just him. Its too bad the entire band cant be involved in some way. It says the price is 695-820 for the 5 star so I guess if you buy the package to meet Mick you have to pay the 820? Thats ridiculous. Who has that kind of cash? Not me

[michelej1]

yes at a almost a two hundred dollars a ticket and 1000 dollar vip tickets i would be happy to perform for you i would sing for that cash...Now its not for the money its all about the music we care for our loyal fans looks like fleetwood mac is working on there own stimulus bailout packages courtesy of I love All Access...lol:p

They're happy to perform for us, but only the favorites. Michele

[Tango]

Thats ridiculous. Who has that kind of cash? Not me


Who has that kind of cash? Mick, but only if fans give it to him.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Just saw on the iloveallaccess site that with the 5 star package you can get to meet mick fleetwood. I think thats cool that he is doing that but I would really like to meet everybody not just him. Its too bad the entire band cant be involved in some way. It says the price is 695-820 for the 5 star so I guess if you buy the package to meet Mick you have to pay the 820? Thats ridiculous. Who has that kind of cash? Not me


I'll only buy one if I get that lap dance.:p:laugh:

[Zombie]

Who has that kind of cash? Mick, but only if fans give it to him.

Bwa-ha-ha.

I would love to meet Mick, but jeez - that's a lot of $.

[Mad4stevie]

Now this has to be the most over-the-top price I have EVER seen:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fleetwood-Mac-Tickets-Izod-Center-formerly-Continen_W0QQitemZ390015895774QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Tickets_all_in_one?hash=item390015895774&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

This isn't even front row!

[LukeA]

Now this has to be the most over-the-top price I have EVER seen:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fleetwood-Mac-Tickets-Izod-Center-formerly-Continen_W0QQitemZ390015895774QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Tickets_all_in_one?hash=item390015895774&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

This isn't even front row!

I'm going to assume that an extra zero was mistakenly added to the minimum bid price, because Fleetwood Mac ain't Hannah Montana.

[Nicks Fan]

You've heard "Rumours". Now it's confirmed that '70s superband Fleetwood Mac is touring for the first time in five years and is coming to Scotiabank Place on March 23, 2009.

And rumoured to joining Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Lindsey Buckingham on their 16-date North American tour will be Grammy-Award-winning rocker Sheryl Crow.

Fleetwood Mac first hit the charts in 1969 as a British blues band with Bob Welsh but it wasn't until they recorded "Rumours" in 1977 that they became one of the top-selling bands of all time, selling more than 30 million units of "Rumours" alone.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. with doors at 7 p.m.

Fleetwood Mac tickets are $49.50-$149.50 plus service charges, on sale Monday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Scotiabank Place box-office, The Sens Store, Sports Experts, charge by phone at 613-599-FANS (3267) or online at www.capitaltickets.ca

I think somebody goofed

Matt

[wondergirl9847]

Good gravy, I can't even begin to count all the false information in that article.

[skcin]

I guess they're going off that old rumour about Sheryl that's since been ruled out.

[StandbackStevie]

Just saw on the iloveallaccess site that with the 5 star package you can get to meet mick fleetwood. I think thats cool that he is doing that but I would really like to meet everybody not just him. Its too bad the entire band cant be involved in some way. It says the price is 695-820 for the 5 star so I guess if you buy the package to meet Mick you have to pay the 820? Thats ridiculous. Who has that kind of cash? Not me

i hear ya on that and I think pretty much everyone else that is a die hard fan is feeling this way i would be surprised to see sell out shows at these prices at the mohegan sun show that package is $995 with out mick fleetwood meet and greet and a whopping $1120 with a meet and greet with mick fleetwood i guess they haven't watched the news about that we are going into a depression not a recession.and its 4 star package is $395 people that get that package will feel ripped off i will tell ya at those prices they will not be happy if they get that package at that price and not get front row seats if i got 5th row at those prices i would be pissed. I do want to go to this show but its just fleetwood mac on auto pilot for another tour to cash in i do think they will surprised on this tour about the low sales the casual fan will not drop that money if they die hard fans are not willing to do so. Stevie Nicks has been on auto solo pilot since 2005 just singing the hits and her shows were worth it not too expensive and I did enjoy the shows as i always do but they do need to do new material we know stevie is afraid of doing new material especially in concert. if its the hits she needs to bring out sisters of the moon, fireflys, and farmers daughter to name a few.

[Nicks Fan]

I for one am stoked for the tour... but only beacuse they are finally playing the Capital of Canada Ottawa. Hopefully Sevenwonders and Sara will make the cut as I have not heard them live before.

In terms of whether or not they will sell out. I think the shows in Canada are safe because they have never played Ottawa before and they last played MTL in 87. The US shows will be tougher to sell beacuse of the prices and the economy. One thing that has me curious is what happens if the I Love All Access tickets don't sell out or sell at all for a specific show? Will the tickets revert back to general sale at TM. Also does I Love All Access have holds on all the best seats in the house?

Matt

[michelej1]

Reading the posts about Europe made me think of other destinations.

I don't know the cost of touring and the various transactions and contracts involved for overseas tours, but I have always wondered why they don't go back to Japan, since they did it in their hey day. I think that they have fans there, regardless of the language barrier. Plus, in Japan they aren't facing the economic problems that are crippling the US and the UK.

I always hear about American stars who go to Japan and make millions doing commercials there (that they would never make here, for fear of hurting their star credibility), so it seems that there's a demand for Western entertainment. If it's money they want, it doesn't seem to me they are doing everything necessary to sop up all the available dollars -- or yen. At least I don't think they did for the SYW tour. This one might be different.

Michele

[Nicks Fan]

I think a better name for the tour should be "Rehashed 2009' or how about "Rumours: The Return"... Back for a bigger slice of the pie or even "Rumours The Revenge"... Just when you thought it was over

Matt :laugh:

[michelej1]

I think a better name for the tour should be "Rehashed 2009' or how about "Rumours: The Return"...
Matt :laugh:

That'd be a good one, but Rumours never left.
Michele

[UnwindedDreams]

Ok, I have a rumoured tourdate. Is everyone ready?


Thursday April 23 at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL

Oh, and they may play Ottawa on the 24th.

[MacMan]

Ok, I have a rumoured tourdate. Is everyone ready?


Thursday April 23 at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL

Oh, and they may play Ottawa on the 24th.

Hasn't Ottawa been announced in March? Or is there another Ottawa?

[UnwindedDreams]

A second Ottawa show is rumoured to be announced.

[michelej1]

This is an article complaining about the Ticketmaster surcharge.

http://www.examiner.com/x-1348-Twin-Cities-Performance-Art-Examiner~y2008m12d23-Ticketmasters-cost-of-convenience

While many ticketing services charge such extra fees, no organization is as large as Ticketmaster or as notorious for markup costs. Take, for example, the recently announced Fleetwood Mac show at the Excel Energy Center scheduled for March 3rd. Mid-level tickets have a face value of $77.50. Not a cheap seat to begin with, but you'll be paying even more if purchasing through Ticketmaster. Convenience fees for that $77.50 ticket run $10.80, adding 14% to the original cost.

[David]

RI don't know the cost of touring and the various transactions and contracts involved for overseas tours, but I have always wondered why they don't go back to Japan, since they did it in their hey day.Yep, they played Japan in 1977 & 1980. I was always curious as to why they did some TV & press in Japan in 1990, but apparently didn't play any shows there. Anyone know?

Also weird why the SAY YOU WILL tour didn't reach Japan.

[HejiraNYC]

Yep, they played Japan in 1977 & 1980. I was always curious as to why they did some TV & press in Japan in 1990, but apparently didn't play any shows there. Anyone know?

Also weird why the SAY YOU WILL tour didn't reach Japan.

From what I can recall from my vinyl copy of "Fleetwood Mac Live," where all of the dates/attendance of the Tusk tour are listed, they played very tiny theatres/arenas in Japan- like in the 2500-3500 seat range. I'm not sure if this is because they weren't popular enough to play sports arenas and stadiums, or whether they just liked playing to tiny packed venues (which certainly does not seem to be the case anymore!). If it is the former rather than the latter, my guess is that they just didn't find it justifiable monetarily to make the trek over there with all of their equipment and entourage for Mask and SYW.

[starshine]

They should play the smaller venues now. They'd probably sell more tickets with less seats really...same for Stevie. They don't draw the crowd they used to. :shrug:

[michelej1]

Sun Sentinel, December 24, 2008

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/lifestyle/la-best-worst-fear-2009-pg,0,6634349.photogallery?index=lat-u2_kc4xbnnc20081222154522

High-priced summer tours

In fact, this could pretty much be any year. But a Britney Spears tour, a new U2 album and the return of No Doubt means that for those who want to see live music, 2009 isn’t going to be easy on the wallet. Looks like Fleetwood Mac may be the odd band out in this.

[golddustwoman77]

I was wondering why they haven't announced any dates in the southeast. This is any area that have had highly attended Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, etc. concerts. The closest they are playing so far is Washington D.C. I will be so upset if they don't come this way on this tour. Anyone have any info about this. Are they going to announce more dates?

[jld92]

I was wondering why they haven't announced any dates in the southeast. This is any area that have had highly attended Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, etc. concerts. The closest they are playing so far is Washington D.C. I will be so upset if they don't come this way on this tour. Anyone have any info about this. Are they going to announce more dates?

I agree. D.C. is just too far for me even from Knoxville. I think that they will at least hit Nashville though. I have my fingers crossed. :D

[UnwindedDreams]

Does anybody think that they'll hit Vegas?

[DavidMn]

Does anybody think that they'll hit Vegas?I dont think there's any question they will. I also have a feeling that we will see more dates this coming week.

[UnwindedDreams]

MGM, perhaps?

[David]

Fleetwood Mac's tour:

I've read on The Chain that the shows on sale aren't selling.

What do you think this means for the tour? Is there a possibility they'd cancel it? Somebody said they should just play theaters, but I don't see the Fleetwood Mac goliathon doing that. Their whole shebang is geared to the arena or the amphitheater -- the massive venue with 10,000 or 15,000 people & dozens of crew putting up tons of stage gear. It's an enormous undertaking, & I don't see how it would be modified to "work" in a theater. It would be like trying to get the square peg into the triangular hole.

They're rehearsing now, aren't they? Do you think they're worried about the patchy sales?

[Nicks Fan]

When tickets for the Ottawa Show went on sale I was in line at 5:30 in the morning thinking there would be a long lineup. I was the only one till about 8:00 then another man was there, By the time they were on sale there were about 5-10 people. Even being first in line I only got 23 rows back in section C. Then late last week I pulled up Section B row 9.it makes me wonder how many tickets are sold or not?

This could turn out to be a costly tour for them if dates don't sell very well.

Matt

[stevierocks87]

Serves them right. Those prices in this economy? Good riddance.

[PenguinHead]

This could turn out to be a costly tour for them if dates don't sell very well.

Matt

Or...it could be costly to fans if shows are cancelled due to poor sales. Fans who purchased tickets will likely get stuck with the ser charges.

[Musicman408]

From what I can recall from my vinyl copy of "Fleetwood Mac Live," where all of the dates/attendance of the Tusk tour are listed, they played very tiny theatres/arenas in Japan- like in the 2500-3500 seat range. I'm not sure if this is because they weren't popular enough to play sports arenas and stadiums, or whether they just liked playing to tiny packed venues (which certainly does not seem to be the case anymore!). If it is the former rather than the latter, my guess is that they just didn't find it justifiable monetarily to make the trek over there with all of their equipment and entourage for Mask and SYW.

If they played ampitheaters, I think that would be fine. Saw Stevie in Alpharetta last year and it was amazing. I totally love ampitheaters.

[Livia]

Their show is not nearly the grand production of bands like the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, KISS, etc. All FM uses are some pretty lights and a couple big screens. It could easily be scaled down to smaller venues. Whether or not their egos could be scaled down is another matter.

[David]

From what I can recall from my vinyl copy of "Fleetwood Mac Live," where all of the dates/attendance of the Tusk tour are listed, they played very tiny theatres/arenas in Japan- like in the 2500-3500 seat range. I'm not sure if this is because they weren't popular enough to play sports arenas and stadiums, or whether they just liked playing to tiny packed venues (which certainly does not seem to be the case anymore!).Interesting questions, although Fleetwood played the Budokan in Tokyo in 1977 & 1980, which at the time seemed to be the preeminent rock concert venue in Tokyo. Bob Dylan & Cheap Trick played it in the late 1970s (both had live albums taped there).

Maybe Japan had laws at the time that required rock concerts to be held only in mid-size theaters like Budokan instead of the larger sports arenas that were the major venues in the United States back then. Then again, maybe Japan (at the time) didn't even have any indoor sports arenas. They were built in the U.S. primarily to house basketball & ice hockey games, neither of which was big in Japan.

[skcin]

Somebody said they should just play theaters, but I don't see the Fleetwood Mac goliathon doing that. Their whole shebang is geared to the arena or the amphitheater -- the massive venue with 10,000 or 15,000 people & dozens of crew putting up tons of stage gear. It's an enormous undertaking, & I don't see how it would be modified to "work" in a theater. It would be like trying to get the square peg into the triangular hole.


I think they should, but it's not like they would. Partially for the reasons you listed and...


Their show is not nearly the grand production of bands like the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, KISS, etc. All FM uses are some pretty lights and a couple big screens. It could easily be scaled down to smaller venues. Whether or not their egos could be scaled down is another matter.


...partially for those Livia listed.

If they played ampitheaters, I think that would be fine. Saw Stevie in Alpharetta last year and it was amazing. I totally love ampitheaters.

Amphitheaters suck. The sounds sucks, the seats suck, and most of the venues suck. IMO. :cool:

Bob Dylan & Cheap Trick played it in the late 1970s (both had live albums taped there).



You don't say?

[Regina]

If Mick thinks the pleasure of his company at a meet and greet is worth an extra $200 tagged onto a $700 package deal, he is certainly not going to play an amphitheater.

And, IMO, he is the biggest ego of the group.

[Lori40]

Their show is not nearly the grand production of bands like the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, KISS, etc. All FM uses are some pretty lights and a couple big screens. It could easily be scaled down to smaller venues. Whether or not their egos could be scaled down is another matter.

I would love to see them play smaller venues, but I don't think it would ever happen, aside from the ego problem, where would they put all of their back-up musicians and singers?

[Musicman408]

I don't get it. I saw them at the now defunct Starwood Ampitheater in 2004 for SYW, and it was an AMAZING show. They do play ampitheaters.

[chiliD]

Interesting questions, although Fleetwood played the Budokan in Tokyo in 1977 & 1980, which at the time seemed to be the preeminent rock concert venue in Tokyo. Bob Dylan & Cheap Trick played it in the late 1970s (both had live albums taped there).


As did Eric Clapton (his Just One Night live album is from Budokan in 1979)...and Clapton plays multiple nights there every time he tours Japan (as he will be doing next month...7 nights at Budokan; February 15, 18, 19, 24, 25, 27, & 28).

They have a new "Super Arena" in Saitama, Japan...Clapton & Jeff Beck are playing a double bill there this coming February 21st & 22nd.

[Livia]

I would love to see them play smaller venues, but I don't think it would ever happen, aside from the ego problem, where would they put all of their back-up musicians and singers?

Medium to large theaters would have stages big enough for FM and all their backup people. Consider all the work/performers/set design and set changes, etc. that goes into a touring Broadway play. Logistics are not the issue here, people. :rolleyes:

[michelej1]

They played the Chumash casino twice during the SYW tour and it had the size and aura of a high school gymnasium. It was not the Borgata or the MGM by any stretch.

They were cramped on stage. In fact, you could hardly even see the petite Jana lodged against one of the large speakers on the stage. Giggling, Sharon had to pick her up when it got to the introductions.

The sound was awful. Lindsey was very unhappy the first night -- I'm assuming because of the sound problems. But they suffered through it for the money. Doing theaters would be a step up from that.

Michele

[LukeA]

I don't get it. I saw them at the now defunct Starwood Ampitheater in 2004 for SYW, and it was an AMAZING show. They do play ampitheaters.

They played the amphitheater a year into the tour, and a year after they played the local arena. That's the difference. They play the amphitheater when they can only hope to sell 6-8 thousand seats as opposed to 13-16 thousand at the arena.

[LukeA]

The sound was awful. Lindsey was very unhappy the first night -- I'm assuming because of the sound problems. But they suffered through it for the money. Doing theaters would be a step up from that.


He was pissy & threw a hissy fit because the audience wasn't into the show. Well, Lindsey, what did you expect when the band was offered $1M for two shows to open a casino on an Indian Reservation?

By that time, the SYW was on its last gasp anyways. It was all about making up the money they lost by canceling those handful of shed dates (Tinley Park, the other one, etc.)

[michelej1]

He was pissy & threw a hissy fit because the audience wasn't into the show.

Well, he didn't do any of that onstage. He just left abruptly after the bow and didn't linger as he did for the other shows. Actually, although there were people walking in and out of the concert between visits to the slots, I remember the audience being very much into GYOW because they were so close to the floor that Lindsey couldn't lean over the edge of the stage. He just walked into the audience and let them play his guitar, standing toe to toe with the fans and the audience loved that. But they weren't a "rock" audience. They were casual gamblers, people on walkers!

They were glad to participate in the guitar strumming, but not screaming and jumping up and down. Actually, the people in charge of the venue weren't letting people approach the stage and Stevie was whispering to Mick and Lindsey. After she did they said something about wishing people would be allowed to stand.

The second night, he was in a great mood and the sound seemed to have been overhauled. In fact, the second night I was thankful that I got to see them in such a small place, because it was so intimate. But I guess that was because the sound was better. The first night it was like listening to them through a faulty school PA system. They were introduced by Dick Clark and I really thought they had sunk to their lowest level.



Michele

[gldstwmn]

Amphitheaters suck. The sounds sucks, the seats suck, and most of the venues suck. IMO. :cool:





The notable exception being Red Rocks of course...

[OldTimer]

If Mick thinks the pleasure of his company at a meet and greet is worth an extra $200 tagged onto a $700 package deal, he is certainly not going to play an amphitheater.

And, IMO, he is the biggest ego of the group.
But I have to point out, when Mick toured with his Blues Band last fall, they were playing all small venues, and he was doing low-key meet & greet most nights, presumably for free. The tour couldn't have been about money, as they probably didn't expect to make much from it. I really had the idea Mick put the tour together just because he still loves playing the original Mac music.

[Regina]

But I have to point out, when Mick toured with his Blues Band last fall, they were playing all small venues, and he was doing low-key meet & greet most nights, presumably for free. The tour couldn't have been about money, as they probably didn't expect to make much from it. I really had the idea Mick put the tour together just because he still loves playing the original Mac music.

Well, see, this is what I don't understand.
At all.
He does the small venue thing for the love of music, and--presumably--anyone who bothers coming is considered a true fan of Mick Fleetwood's and is given the chance to meet him for free.

I can understand that with the MACHINE (trademark: Lindsey), there is more opportunity to make money. And FM is not the only people to take advantage of this but why charge EXTRA above All Access to meet him? Why not say, hey--these fine men and women are wonderful enough to spend so much money on a package, so I'll just pop in and greet them all as they do their little backstage tours? It would be nice, unexpected, and leave even those that don't have the money or inclination to do this with a much better taste in their mouths instead of feeling like he's trying to make money out of his most ardent fans. Being that they are willing to shell out big bucks for FM, and bigger bucks for the backstage tour, surely he can pad his own pockets with EVEN bigger bucks.

It's not nice.

And I have met him! For free! It wasn't such a big deal.

[UnwindedDreams]

May 15 at GM Place in Vancouver

[GypsyGirl15]

May 15 at GM Place in Vancouver

Oh, who is responsible for the distribution of those dates? Vancouver, Canada on May 15th and Sacramento, California on May 18th. Wtf? :confused:

[LukeA]

Oh, who is responsible for the distribution of those dates? Vancouver, Canada on May 15th and Sacramento, California on May 18th. Wtf? :confused:

:confused: what's wrong with that? They are close enough geographically to be two days apart.

[GypsyGirl15]

:confused: what's wrong with that? They are close enough geographically to be two days apart.

It just seems really weird to me that they are going from Florida all the way to California and then to Canada instead of playing several concerts in the same area.

[RockALittle250]

Oh, who is responsible for the distribution of those dates? Vancouver, Canada on May 15th and Sacramento, California on May 18th. Wtf? :confused:

It's not up to Fleetwood Mac, it's up to the specific venue as to when they will have the artist...it's pretty much like a first come, first served kinda thing with the booking.

[GypsyGirl15]

It's not up to Fleetwood Mac, it's up to the specific venue as to when they will have the artist...it's pretty much like a first come, first served kinda thing with the booking.

Oh, okay. I didn't know that. It makes some more sense then.

[LukeA]

It just seems really weird to me that they are going from Florida all the way to California and then to Canada instead of playing several concerts in the same area.

There aren't that many markets to be hit on this leg of the tour between Vancouver and Sacramento. Seattle & Portland, that's it.

Its not all that much of a trek between the two cities. If it was Sacramento and then, say, Calgary two days later, that would be a little bizarre.

[UnwindedDreams]

Booked my flights for Vegas!