October 19, Berlin - Any Czech fan goes there?

[Matthew]

Hi, I´d like ask if here is some Czech fan, who goes to this concert next week.
I´ll be there, I still can´t believe it... If you tell me last year, that Fleetwood Mac will tour again I´d laugh to that... and if you tell me that they will come to Europe... I´d laugh much more... and it´s true!!! Isn´t it dream?

So, anyone here (also German or another fan), write here that we´ll be there together :).

But as always, there is something wrong... where is Christine? Where?:(

[Matthew]

So, except me, there is no Ledgie, who will be there in Berlin?

I´d like to tell you also, how much money I spent on all this stuff, because it´s not a little...

1) ticket to the concert: 93 EUR, plus 42 EUR for eventim.de because of the delivery from Berlin to Prague
2) ticket for train from Prague to Berlin: 30 EUR (discount because of paying through the internet)
3) ticket for train from Berlin to Prague: 53 EUR (there is no discount because it´s Euro Night, not Euro City, so this is normal price)

So I paid 218 EUR... I hope it will be worth it :D

How much money do you guys spent for your ticket somewhere else? It´s the same price in whole Europe or not?

[HejiraNYC]

So, except me, there is no Ledgie, who will be there in Berlin?

I´d like to tell you also, how much money I spent on all this stuff, because it´s not a little...

1) ticket to the concert: 93 EUR, plus 42 EUR for eventim.de because of the delivery from Berlin to Prague
2) ticket for train from Prague to Berlin: 30 EUR (discount because of paying through the internet)
3) ticket for train from Berlin to Prague: 53 EUR (there is no discount because it´s Euro Night, not Euro City, so this is normal price)

So I paid 218 EUR... I hope it will be worth it :D

How much money do you guys spent for your ticket somewhere else? It´s the same price in whole Europe or not?

It sounds like you got off cheaply! Dublin tickets are 132 euros! :eek: you don't want to know how much my transportation costs will be.

[Matthew]

Wow, hm, well, probably it is cheaper in Germany, because Fleetwood Mac isn´t so famous there. They are much more popular in England, maybe that´s why. If it would be more expensive in Germany, maybe some people wouldn´t buy a ticket.

So how much money you´ll spent for transport?

But you know, I don´t realy know how to compare that correctly, but there is still big difference of wealth of ordinary people in West and East Europe, I mean that Czech Republic is post-communist. People on the West earn much more. And also, I´m just student... :), but I didn´t have problems to find that money, I have brigade-work, and I had spared money.

It will really be amazing day and night. I was in Berlin only once, but I was just a kid, I was about 14 or something like that, and it was with school and I couldn´t do anything alone, and I don´t exactly remember many things. What I wanted to say is that Berlin is very big city for me. There are three times more people than in Prague. And as you could know from my account, I´m interested in public transport, so the second thing I´m looking forward to, is that I´ll try to use that big and mature (that´s typicall in German) system of U-Bahn, S-Bahn, MetroTram, MetroBus... etc.

Well, I don´t want to glut this thread with this cackle, which isn´t interested for you. But it´s just my feelings.

So probably I´d be only one who could write here something about that show, so be prepare to my critical report :D .

[Matthew]

I was there!!!! I still can´t believe it... it´s like a dream I had last night.
The moment when Stevie and Lindsey came to the stage was magical.

I took some pictures and videos, so I´ll share it, be patient.

But it was funny that my age was very underaverage there... so many couples in their 50s I´d say.

It was great show!! Lindsey is king, Stevie is in really good shape, sounds very good, Mick is just crazy, and John... anytime I looked at him I thought about Christine...

The concert was absolutely same as you know (awesome), so I don´t have to write stories about that.

But after the show, I went with bunch of people to the place, where they left the arena. So we thanks there to each other once more and that´s it.

The couple of hours after that I was very sad, because man is thinking about it months and once come there to see it, it´s like five minutes and it´s over. That´s unbelievable.

And I have to say too, that there was no song I wouldn´t enjoy, really. Just great music. I was really born in wrong time...:( (and also in wrong place:laugh:)

It´s interesting, that I´m the only one talking about this show here. Because I´m not from Berlin, even from Germany, but Czech Republic. I´d say that most of people there were from Berlin. I heard only German.

I had a great time, I forgot about everything else and enjoy the music (hope as the rest of the audience). It´s kind of medicine. You really don´t care about anything there... I wish it would never stopped.

[HejiraNYC]

I was there!!!! I still can´t believe it... it´s like a dream I had last night.
The moment when Stevie and Lindsey came to the stage was magical.

I took some pictures and videos, so I´ll share it, be patient.

But it was funny that my age was very underaverage there... so many couples in their 50s I´d say.

It was great show!! Lindsey is king, Stevie is in really good shape, sounds very good, Mick is just crazy, and John... anytime I looked at him I thought about Christine...

The concert was absolutely same as you know (awesome), so I don´t have to write stories about that.

But after the show, I went with bunch of people to the place, where they left the arena. So we thanks there to each other once more and that´s it.

The couple of hours after that I was very sad, because man is thinking about it months and once come there to see it, it´s like five minutes and it´s over. That´s unbelievable.

And I have to say too, that there was no song I wouldn´t enjoy, really. Just great music. I was really born in wrong time...:( (and also in wrong place:laugh:)

It´s interesting, that I´m the only one talking about this show here. Because I´m not from Berlin, even from Germany, but Czech Republic. I´d say that most of people there were from Berlin. I heard only German.

I had a great time, I forgot about everything else and enjoy the music (hope as the rest of the audience). It´s kind of medicine. You really don´t care about anything there... I wish it would never stopped.

Thanks for the review! I'm rather surprised that there are no Ledgies in Berlin; it's quite bizarre, actually, considering all of the people who attended the Dutch, Belgian and Scandinavian shows.

I can understand your feeling of loss all too well. You get excited by the anticipation of the show, and then when the show is over, you start to go into FM withdrawal, and you need another Mac attack! It's like eating potato chips. In some ways I think the shows are rather anticlimactic- the real rush is in the speculation and the build up to the event itself. It really makes no sense at all since the setlists and shows are identical and completely choreographed... but there is something very exciting about sharing a couple of hours of your life with people that have had such a profound impact on your life for so many years. I am 12 years old again when I hear some of these songs for the umpteen thousandth time. The passage of time is sad... but when you see that they are still up there, still looking great and still making great music, it somehow makes it all okay.

[Matthew]

So, here are some photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2019809&id=1406612961&l=ad342e6066

[Ienilny]

I'm not one to really post anything - but I need to post my personal review here. Need to get it off my chest - or I might exlode..

Last night was truly magical and absolutely amazing!

I'm from Vienna (Austria), went to Berlin on Monday on my own, arrived just in time to get to the concert.. and left the next day (today). Man, that probably were the most stressful 24 hours of my life so far, but soo worth it.

Alright - so there I was, at the O2 Berlin venue.. I had a 5th row seat, pretty much in front of the stage. I read in one of the reviews from one of the European shows that someone got to be right in front of the stage all night? Well, the same thing happened to me last night. I was sitting there, way too anxious for the concert to start (and crying, might I add, because I was more than happy to be there, been waiting the last 8 years to get to see them live (I'm only 18), and with Stevie being one of my three music heroes and role models, I was overwhelmed with emotions..).. so anyway! One of the security/service people came up to the people sitting in the first couple of rows and asked if anyone wanted to leave their seats to go right in front of the stage.. which I immediately did. So yeah - I spent the entire show, all 2 1/2 hours, pretty much right in front of Lindsey, aaaand to unleash the inner fangirl, got to touch his hand! (I was the one with glasses, wearing the custom-made black T-Shirt that had "Stevie Nicks" on it.. sorry if I annoyed anyone with my screaming and cheering.. just couldn't hold it back.)

Lindsey was on fire, Stevie sounded absolutely perfect and looked sizzling hot (hellooo boobies :D), John was adorable as always and Mick was.. well, just his crazy, wonderful, loveable self.

Aah, I still can't believe it's already over. They were soo good. Noticed Lindsey saying "see you next time" at the end of the show, which gives me hope that I miiiight get to see them again, someday. :woohoo: I can't get over how beautiful Stevie sounded, last night..

Some fun facts about yesterday (they amused me, anyway).. when Mick left his drums for the first time and actually got in front of the stage, raised his hands to cheer, he noticed that his fly was unzipped. I don't know if that is one of his schticks, but he seemed like it surpised him. I just love how he grinned after he noticed. :D

Another little tidbit that I loved was.. right before they began with "Oh Well", Lindsey asked one of the security people standing right by the stage if he could remove the some sort of barrier they had that kept people from being RIGHT in front of the stage, since he wanted us to get as close as "possible".. the security guy answered with a simple, rude "No.".. so Lindsey sort of rolled his eyes and was all like.. "Well, thank you very much.." and when he began playing "Oh Well" and sang ".. don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to" he pointed right at the security guy, obviously still pissed off. :D

Right at the very end before Mick said that he had two more things he'd like to mention (take care of yourself & take care of all the other people around you, which I found extremely sweet) and did his trademark "the Mac is back" - he made a comment about a guy (or "chap" as Mick put it :D) in the audience who apparently held up some sign mentioning Christine the entire show.. so Mick said that they miss her just as much as we do.. which I thought was a sweet moment, too.. with all the people cheering for Christine, at that moment..

Mmkay - I think I got a little bit carried away, and I don't know if any of the things mentioned above are new or happen at every show (I've not been following reviews for this tour so far..) - but if any of it puts a smile on anyone, I'm glad. :D

Oh - and Matthew - I feel for you. I miss them already. :(

[vivfox]

I'm not one to really post anything - but I need to post my personal review here. Need to get it off my chest - or I might exlode..

Last night was truly magical and absolutely amazing!

I'm from Vienna (Austria), went to Berlin on Monday on my own, arrived just in time to get to the concert.. and left the next day (today). Man, that probably were the most stressful 24 hours of my life so far, but soo worth it.

Alright - so there I was, at the O2 Berlin venue.. I had a 5th row seat, pretty much in front of the stage. I read in one of the reviews from one of the European shows that someone got to be right in front of the stage all night? Well, the same thing happened to me last night. I was sitting there, way too anxious for the concert to start (and crying, might I add, because I was more than happy to be there, been waiting the last 8 years to get to see them live (I'm only 18), and with Stevie being one of my three music heroes and role models, I was overwhelmed with emotions..).. so anyway! One of the security/service people came up to the people sitting in the first couple of rows and asked if anyone wanted to leave their seats to go right in front of the stage.. which I immediately did. So yeah - I spent the entire show, all 2 1/2 hours, pretty much right in front of Lindsey, aaaand to unleash the inner fangirl, got to touch his hand! (I was the one with glasses, wearing the custom-made black T-Shirt that had "Stevie Nicks" on it.. sorry if I annoyed anyone with my screaming and cheering.. just couldn't hold it back.)

Lindsey was on fire, Stevie sounded absolutely perfect and looked sizzling hot (hellooo boobies :D), John was adorable as always and Mick was.. well, just his crazy, wonderful, loveable self.

Aah, I still can't believe it's already over. They were soo good. Noticed Lindsey saying "see you next time" at the end of the show, which gives me hope that I miiiight get to see them again, someday. :woohoo: I can't get over how beautiful Stevie sounded, last night..

Some fun facts about yesterday (they amused me, anyway).. when Mick left his drums for the first time and actually got in front of the stage, raised his hands to cheer, he noticed that his fly was unzipped. I don't know if that is one of his schticks, but he seemed like it surpised him. I just love how he grinned after he noticed. :D

Another little tidbit that I loved was.. right before they began with "Oh Well", Lindsey asked one of the security people standing right by the stage if he could remove the some sort of barrier they had that kept people from being RIGHT in front of the stage, since he wanted us to get as close as "possible".. the security guy answered with a simple, rude "No.".. so Lindsey sort of rolled his eyes and was all like.. "Well, thank you very much.." and when he began playing "Oh Well" and sang ".. don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to" he pointed right at the security guy, obviously still pissed off. :D

Right at the very end before Mick said that he had two more things he'd like to mention (take care of yourself & take care of all the other people around you, which I found extremely sweet) and did his trademark "the Mac is back" - he made a comment about a guy (or "chap" as Mick put it :D) in the audience who apparently held up some sign mentioning Christine the entire show.. so Mick said that they miss her just as much as we do.. which I thought was a sweet moment, too.. with all the people cheering for Christine, at that moment..

Mmkay - I think I got a little bit carried away, and I don't know if any of the things mentioned above are new or happen at every show (I've not been following reviews for this tour so far..) - but if any of it puts a smile on anyone, I'm glad. :D

Oh - and Matthew - I feel for you. I miss them already. :(

That was a wonderful review. Thank you for sharing and please join us on a regular basis and share more of your opinions. They are most welcomed. I love what you shared about Mick's zipper, Lindsey and the security guard and Mick's comment about Christine. So far this is the only show on the tour that these things have happened on.

[Matthew]

You got to be happy Ienilny... so close to them... next time (if it will be some next time) I have to buy a ticket immediately... this time when I bought it (about Juny or July?) all those best seats were sold out.

Those 24 hours were also ... well not stressful, but it wasn´t comfortable. I arrived to Berlin in 17:20, so that was OK (from Prague in 12:40 by train). But I spend night in Berlin´s streets and leave in 5:00 today morning, because there was no train earlier.

But you´re right, it damn worth it!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[gold-dusted]

Hello everybody,
we just came back from Berlin and we really had a fantastic time at the concert. We arrived few minutes before 8pm, went to our 1st row seats and a guy came over to us and told us that Stevie wants to have fans in front of the stage and if we would like to do that. We jumped off our seats and ran straight to the stage *lol*...so we were in front of Stevie's micro the whole time. You can't get better places! I took alot of pics with my camera but I had troubles to find the right focus. So many of my 250 pics are slightly blurry but some are really very nice. I've taken a pic of Stevie's new boots :laugh:...so enjoy all the pics. Lindsey really rocked the house, Mick was fabulous with his drum solo, Stevie lovely as usual and John very much for himself (which really made me sad).

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[gold-dusted]

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[gold-dusted]

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[gold-dusted]

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[Matthew]

Here is Sara http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZvUlqzCX18
I filmed Storms, Gold Dust Woman and Stand Back, so these videos will be there too.

[GODDESS6]

yay melanie, i am so glad you had fun & what wonderful pics, i love stevie's new boots!!!~

[gold-dusted]

yay melanie, i am so glad you had fun & what wonderful pics, i love stevie's new boots!!!~

Yes Jill, the show was fantastic and I also LOVE Stevie's new boots. The funny thing was that my boyfriend told me about it! I didn't noticed that until he told me!

[Matthew]

Storms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZtgRZgPjg

Funny, I didn´t mention that about Mick´s fly or Lindsey´s talk to guard.

I wish I could be in that crowd right in front of stage... well... next time:nod:

[Ienilny]

Yup, the two things (Lindsey and the security guard and Mick and his zipper) happened within seconds and Lindsey was basically whispering to the security guard, so only those close enough could hear that.. there'll be a next time and you'll get to be up close, Matthew. :thumbsup:

Loving the pics! Melanie - you weren't the one standing next to the guy in the red and white T-Shirt by any chance? Because I loved that they had the same kind of energy and enthusiasm that I had. :D

[gold-dusted]

Yup, the two things (Lindsey and the security guard and Mick and his zipper) happened within seconds and Lindsey was basically whispering to the security guard, so only those close enough could hear that.. there'll be a next time and you'll get to be up close, Matthew. :thumbsup:

Loving the pics! Melanie - you weren't the one standing next to the guy in the red and white T-Shirt by any chance? Because I loved that they had the same kind of energy and enthusiasm that I had. :D

Lenilny...I was that girl with the brown fringe poncho, I stood next to a guy who had a Tusk shawl in his hands. After the band came onstage starting with "Monday Morning" I had my arms up to the air waving all the time. The people around me might have thought "This girl is really crazy" :laugh:

[Ienilny]

Aah, I see! I guess I was too far on Lindsey's side of the stage to see you, but sounds good! I'm sure some of the people around me thought that I was weird.. but there was nothing and noone who could have kept me from cheering and screaming, I'm afraid. :D

[michelej1]

Matthew thank you for the review and the wonderful pictures.

Right at the very end before Mick said that he had two more things he'd like to mention (take care of yourself & take care of all the other people around you, which I found extremely sweet) and did his trademark "the Mac is back" - he made a comment about a guy (or "chap" as Mick put it :D) in the audience who apparently held up some sign mentioning Christine the entire show.. so Mick said that they miss her just as much as we do.. which I thought was a sweet moment, too.. with all the people cheering for Christine, at that moment..
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That's really wonderful. I've never heard that they mentioned Christine while onstage before. I know Mick did at his own band's concert (without saying her name) but I don't think FM has. That's fantastic. Since they'll be seeing her soon, I'm glad Mick is in the mindset to speak out about our collective grief:laugh:. Thanks so much for the review.

Michele

[michelej1]

Melanie,

Your pictures are lovely and you've really got some lovely head shots there.
Up close and personal. Thank you for sharing.

Michele

[gold-dusted]

Aah, I see! I guess I was too far on Lindsey's side of the stage to see you, but sounds good! I'm sure some of the people around me thought that I was weird.. but there was nothing and noone who could have kept me from cheering and screaming, I'm afraid. :D

I stood in front of Stevie's micro...I've noticed that the crowd in front of Lindsey were alot of more shaking, dancing, and enjoying the concert as the people that stood around me. I think that Lindsey was the star of this concert because he got alot of more applause as Stevie for some reason. Lindsey's guitar solo were hilarious and he stood twice in front of me and my neck was really hurting while I was watching him playing. He was soo close! It was just fantastic!

[gold-dusted]

Melanie,

Your pictures are lovely and you've really got some lovely head shots there.
Up close and personal. Thank you for sharing.

Michele

You're very welcome :wavey:

[Gypsycat999]

Thanks for the reviews and pics! I love Stevie's new boots (was this the first time she wore them?) and the pictures of Lindsey just remind me on how great he was in Oberhausen...I love this man. And I'm so happy for you two that you could be in front of the stage! Next time I have to be there as well!! *hopingforthenexttour*

[Ienilny]

I stood in front of Stevie's micro...I've noticed that the crowd in front of Lindsey were alot of more shaking, dancing, and enjoying the concert as the people that stood around me. I think that Lindsey was the star of this concert because he got alot of more applause as Stevie for some reason. Lindsey's guitar solo were hilarious and he stood twice in front of me and my neck was really hurting while I was watching him playing. He was soo close! It was just fantastic!

Hehe. Well, I would've sliiightly preferred the Stevie side of the stage, since I'm a total Stevie's-girl, but who am I to complain.. :D Well, good ol' Lindsey and his solos.. he likes to show off, but he definitely has a reason to do so!

Oh, I feel for you! My neck still hurts today. :D But the pain is SO worth it!

[gold-dusted]

Thanks for the reviews and pics! I love Stevie's new boots (was this the first time she wore them?) and the pictures of Lindsey just remind me on how great he was in Oberhausen...I love this man. And I'm so happy for you two that you could be in front of the stage! Next time I have to be there as well!! *hopingforthenexttour*


I would say yes, that Stevie had these new boots on for the first time...I remember that my boyfriend told me that Stevie went to John to show him her boots...I might be wrong.

[Matthew]

And here is awesome Gold Dust Woman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9KUWk7EWho

[MacMan]

I would say yes, that Stevie had these new boots on for the first time...I remember that my boyfriend told me that Stevie went to John to show him her boots...I might be wrong.

Great reviews and pics everyone... On the boots thing, She's been wearing those ankle type for awhile now, not the whole show or anything, but I've seen them before - what I think is new is that strap thing she's got going on wrapped around them... In any case, nice shot of them.

[bikerchic]

Storms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZtgRZgPjg

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Lindsey singing on Storms, thats new isn't it? I really like when he sings on Stevie's songs. Stevie's come along way on that song since opening night.

[wheart]

Great reviews and pics everyone... On the boots thing, She's been wearing those ankle type for awhile now, not the whole show or anything, but I've seen them before - what I think is new is that strap thing she's got going on wrapped around them... In any case, nice shot of them.

they're cute but they've got a lower heel than the "originals"...still, nice. The boks are looking worse and worse everytime I see them. I think she needs to do a long skirt if she's wearing the boks. Even the shin guards don't help!

[HejiraNYC]

they're cute but they've got a lower heel than the "originals"...still, nice. The boks are looking worse and worse everytime I see them. I think she needs to do a long skirt if she's wearing the boks. Even the shin guards don't help!

It's not the bocks that bother me as much as those fugly leather leg warmers. They make her legs look like sausage casings. :eek:

[Erin]

It's not the bocks that bother me as much as those fugly leather leg warmers. They make her legs look like sausage casings. :eek:

I've said it before and will say it again, why can't she just wear cute little ballet like flats, maybe have a liner put in to support her arches or what have you. She's short and nobody cares. Every time she puts on those platforms the greater her chances of taking a nasty fall, and the reeboks should be burned.

[kak125]

I've said it before and will say it again, why can't she just wear cute little ballet like flats, maybe have a liner put in to support her arches or what have you. She's short and nobody cares. Every time she puts on those platforms the greater her chances of taking a nasty fall, and the reeboks should be burned.

yeah that would look better than what she is wearing now. those ankle boots just look awful! i so wish she would just wear pants already - those black ones they show her wearing every so often are so much more flattering on her.
i am listening to gdw now and its soo good its giving me chills!! i miss fm soo much.

[HejiraNYC]

I've said it before and will say it again, why can't she just wear cute little ballet like flats, maybe have a liner put in to support her arches or what have you. She's short and nobody cares. Every time she puts on those platforms the greater her chances of taking a nasty fall, and the reeboks should be burned.

I think the problem is that Mama is of a certain height and weight at the moment... and let's just say that she can use all of the visual lengthening she can get. So she's got the body of a curvy 5'7" woman but unfortunately it's on a 5'1" frame. :eek:

[Erin]

I think the problem is that Mama is of a certain height and weight at the moment... and let's just say that she can use all of the visual lengthening she can get. So she's got the body of a curvy 5'7" woman but unfortunately it's on a 5'1" frame. :eek:

With the way her dresses are shaped the platforms aren't doing anything for her anyway. Maybe something a-line would be better. That corset can hardly be comfortable and I imagine makes it even more difficult to sing. Of course I'm not short so I'm probably not the best judge.

[HejiraNYC]

With the way her dresses are shaped the platforms aren't doing anything for her anyway. Maybe something a-line would be better. That corset can hardly be comfortable and I imagine makes it even more difficult to sing. Of course I'm not short so I'm probably not the best judge.

Sadly, I think Mama's got classic middle age spread much like Debbie Harry and Tina Turner. Short, thick neck. Cankles. Disappearing waistline. I think an A-line or empire waist would tend to accentuate these areas. But then again, all of the beadwork and rouching around her midsection are not helping matters either. I think she should go back to wearing those floor-length overcoats that she wore on The Dance tour along with something very lacey and low-cut underneath. This way she hides the unsightly areas while prominently displaying her best friends: the two birds of Rhiannon.

[Black_Moon]

Sadly, I think Mama's got classic middle age spread much like Debbie Harry and Tina Turner. Short, thick neck. Cankles. Disappearing waistline. I think an A-line or empire waist would tend to accentuate these areas. But then again, all of the beadwork and rouching around her midsection are not helping matters either. I think she should go back to wearing those floor-length overcoats that she wore on The Dance tour along with something very lacey and low-cut underneath. This way she hides the unsightly areas while prominently displaying her best friends: the two birds of Rhiannon.

:laugh:

I think the best thing for her would be something that nips in at the waist this is not a corset, and like you said something low-cut. However, the skirt should be more fitted. I don't think she's as curvy as the clothes she wears make her out to be. Sure, a corset is alright when you're twenty lbs thinner and twenty years younger, but it's not going to be flattering for the rest of your life.

[hippilil86]

Storms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZtgRZgPjg

Funny, I didn´t mention that about Mick´s fly or Lindsey´s talk to guard.

I wish I could be in that crowd right in front of stage... well... next time:nod:


Wow, I love Lindsey's singing on Storms. If there's one thing they can still do well together, it's harmonize.

[wheart]

It's not the bocks that bother me as much as those fugly leather leg warmers. They make her legs look like sausage casings. :eek:

yes, they're highly unflattering...OK ugly is a better adjective.

[vivfox]

Melanie, your pictures are absolutely stunning!!!:thumbsup:

[Nico]

yes, they're highly unflattering...OK ugly is a better adjective.

I'm not sure any of those mid-calf boots are too flattering on her, given that she seems to have sort of thick calves. In fact, it mars her outfits even more when she has those poofy skirts with the bodice and the mid-calf boots because it makes her seem a lot more round than she probably is. I think it'd be cute if she wore some hot pants (by that I mean slimmer fitting, age-appropriate of course) and a billowy top (she would OWN that), but she has earned the right to wear whatever the hell she wants. I just don't have to really like it I guess.

[michelej1]

I like the ankle boots, but I can see how they interrupt the body line. It's like carving your body into chunks visually. It might be more flattering, just to have one seamless flow. That probably creates the illusion of height and smoothness.

The Soundstage pants looked really good, but I guess FM doesn't get those.

Hmmm. Now these posts have got me wondering if Mick is wearing the outfit most flattering to him. To optimize his looks, should he really be wearing red shoes, white socks, knickers and a tight vest?

Michele

[Nikolaj]

I'd like to thank the European fans in this particular thread who took the time and effort to write of their concert experiences and provide us with photographs. I loved reading the opinions of fans from a decidedly non-American slant.
The fan here who wrote of Lindsey's guitar solos and described them as "hilarious" offered a new appreciation of him that I understand but had not considered before, it's a comment that I think Lindsey himself would smile about.
The thoughts of the writers in this thread were fresh, and had insight that I think fans in the Unites States overlook, so thank you, again.
The photos were wonderful, Golddusted. My following comment is boring; but I couldn't help but notice, having seen Fleetwood Mac about 5 months ago, that Stevie Nicks has gained weight again, I'd estimate nearly 10 pounds, over these past months. Oh Well! I'm glad the concerts pleased you, and it's newsworthy that you shared with us that Lindsey is singing on 'Storms' now.
As for Mick's pants being unzipped...the European audiences are getting 'more' of Fleetwood Mac than we did in The States :) Last week, from another European show, a fan posted a photograph of Stevie with her breasts very close to falling out of her blouse. Maybe they're all drunk now when they're getting dressed for the concerts. Ha- just joking :)

(P.S. I was born in Prague, but we moved to The States in my early youth, so my memories are minimal; yet somehow this thread, originated by a Czech, Matthew, has made me feel a little bit homesick. I did visit Belgium in the 1990's and it's one of my favorite places in the world).
-- Kakzilla ( I hope I spelled that right, and mean it as 'how are you doing' and now, Dosvikjana, which I hope is close to correct for 'see you later')

Nikolaj
(my family calls me Kolya, which Americans, especially on The Internet, always mistake for a girls' name, so I use 'Kol' more now).

[gold-dusted]

Melanie, your pictures are absolutely stunning!!!:thumbsup:

Thank You, Viv!

[gold-dusted]

The photos were wonderful, Golddusted. My following comment is boring; but I couldn't help but notice, having seen Fleetwood Mac about 5 months ago, that Stevie Nicks has gained weight again, I'd estimate nearly 10 pounds, over these past months.

Nice that you enjoyed the photos....about Stevie gaining weight...well, this woman is now 61 and we can't expect that she's slim the same way as she was in her 20s. Maybe she has changed her eating habits or is doing less sports, I don't think it's a drug or drinking issue. We're all getting older and bolder:laugh:

[BellaDonna93]

OMG!!!! Love that photo when She looks right at you!!!! I love all these photos and thank you very, very much for sharing them!!! I don't have any photos when she's looking at me, BUT I have videos when she does and I have taken photos of the video moments when she does and I'm sooo lucky she did, lol :blob2:

[Matthew]

(P.S. I was born in Prague, but we moved to The States in my early youth, so my memories are minimal; yet somehow this thread, originated by a Czech, Matthew, has made me feel a little bit homesick. I did visit Belgium in the 1990's and it's one of my favorite places in the world).
That´s great :). I was born... and also live:D, in Prague too. But a little bit later...:).

But I have to say that Germany is great country. It´s all here still about our communist history in Czech. Berlin is awesome modern city. Prague has nice old town, but that´s all.

[SorcererJP]

I'm not one to really post anything - but I need to post my personal review here. Need to get it off my chest - or I might exlode..

Last night was truly magical and absolutely amazing!

I'm from Vienna (Austria), went to Berlin on Monday on my own, arrived just in time to get to the concert.. and left the next day (today). Man, that probably were the most stressful 24 hours of my life so far, but soo worth it.

Alright - so there I was, at the O2 Berlin venue.. I had a 5th row seat, pretty much in front of the stage. I read in one of the reviews from one of the European shows that someone got to be right in front of the stage all night? Well, the same thing happened to me last night. I was sitting there, way too anxious for the concert to start (and crying, might I add, because I was more than happy to be there, been waiting the last 8 years to get to see them live (I'm only 18), and with Stevie being one of my three music heroes and role models, I was overwhelmed with emotions..).. so anyway! One of the security/service people came up to the people sitting in the first couple of rows and asked if anyone wanted to leave their seats to go right in front of the stage.. which I immediately did. So yeah - I spent the entire show, all 2 1/2 hours, pretty much right in front of Lindsey, aaaand to unleash the inner fangirl, got to touch his hand! (I was the one with glasses, wearing the custom-made black T-Shirt that had "Stevie Nicks" on it.. sorry if I annoyed anyone with my screaming and cheering.. just couldn't hold it back.)

Lindsey was on fire, Stevie sounded absolutely perfect and looked sizzling hot (hellooo boobies :D), John was adorable as always and Mick was.. well, just his crazy, wonderful, loveable self.

Aah, I still can't believe it's already over. They were soo good. Noticed Lindsey saying "see you next time" at the end of the show, which gives me hope that I miiiight get to see them again, someday. :woohoo: I can't get over how beautiful Stevie sounded, last night..

Some fun facts about yesterday (they amused me, anyway).. when Mick left his drums for the first time and actually got in front of the stage, raised his hands to cheer, he noticed that his fly was unzipped. I don't know if that is one of his schticks, but he seemed like it surpised him. I just love how he grinned after he noticed. :D

Another little tidbit that I loved was.. right before they began with "Oh Well", Lindsey asked one of the security people standing right by the stage if he could remove the some sort of barrier they had that kept people from being RIGHT in front of the stage, since he wanted us to get as close as "possible".. the security guy answered with a simple, rude "No.".. so Lindsey sort of rolled his eyes and was all like.. "Well, thank you very much.." and when he began playing "Oh Well" and sang ".. don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to" he pointed right at the security guy, obviously still pissed off. :D

Right at the very end before Mick said that he had two more things he'd like to mention (take care of yourself & take care of all the other people around you, which I found extremely sweet) and did his trademark "the Mac is back" - he made a comment about a guy (or "chap" as Mick put it :D) in the audience who apparently held up some sign mentioning Christine the entire show.. so Mick said that they miss her just as much as we do.. which I thought was a sweet moment, too.. with all the people cheering for Christine, at that moment..

Mmkay - I think I got a little bit carried away, and I don't know if any of the things mentioned above are new or happen at every show (I've not been following reviews for this tour so far..) - but if any of it puts a smile on anyone, I'm glad. :D

Oh - and Matthew - I feel for you. I miss them already. :(

What a wonderful review. Thanks!

It gives me shivers while reading about your emotions. Because i recognize it so much and I'm reliving the moments of emotion I had at the Antwerp-show were I spend the 2,5 hours in front of Lindsey's mike.

Also cool to read about the cheering for Christine.

[Kena]

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The one glove thing is seriously bugging me. Other than that, great performance!

[gold-dusted]

OMG!!!! Love that photo when She looks right at you!!!! I love all these photos and thank you very, very much for sharing them!!! I don't have any photos when she's looking at me, BUT I have videos when she does and I have taken photos of the video moments when she does and I'm sooo lucky she did, lol :blob2:

Thanks Hanna! And congrats on getting the chance to touch Stevie's hand.

And to all others...thanks for sharing all these fantastic videos from this very special concert. I know ALL concerts are special but Berlin was my highlight!

[wheart]

I like the ankle boots, but I can see how they interrupt the body line. It's like carving your body into chunks visually. It might be more flattering, just to have one seamless flow. That probably creates the illusion of height and smoothness.

The Soundstage pants looked really good, but I guess FM doesn't get those.

Hmmm. Now these posts have got me wondering if Mick is wearing the outfit most flattering to him. To optimize his looks, should he really be wearing red shoes, white socks, knickers and a tight vest?

Michele

I for one am not a fan of the Soundstage pants. Not Stevie enough, I guess. I agree about the short boots but I'm guessing she's wearing because they're easier to get on and off than the tall boots. At 61, it's all about being practical!

[AliceLover]

Gypsy (love the twirls):

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[BellaDonna93]

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The one glove thing is seriously bugging me. Other than that, great performance!

OMG!! That's awesome! Stevie looks adoreable :angel:

[michelej1]

The fan here who wrote of Lindsey's guitar solos and described them as "hilarious" offered a new appreciation of him that I understand but had not considered before, it's a comment that I think Lindsey himself would smile about.

I do too. I think that Lindsey has a sense of humor about his solos. Well, the humor is quite overt in Oh Well , but even with Big Love, GYOW and ISA it's there as well. When he's dog paddling or falls on the floor, he knows he's being silly. I sense his tongue in cheek. That's why he loved to repeat his son's life about him "showing off." Because although I think he does believe he's wonderful. When he's up there, he's like the comedian who puts up one hand to say he's not worthy of the applause, while he's gesturing for more applause with the other hand. That's what Lindsey is doing. It's very self-aware and I think it's mostly in fun.

My following comment is boring; but I couldn't help but notice, having seen Fleetwood Mac about 5 months ago, that Stevie Nicks has gained weight again, I'd estimate nearly 10 pounds, over these past months.

I didn't notice any changes in Stevie's body, but her face does look fuller to me in those photos.

Michele

[Gypsycat999]

Hmmm. Now these posts have got me wondering if Mick is wearing the outfit most flattering to him. To optimize his looks, should he really be wearing red shoes, white socks, knickers and a tight vest?

Michele

Without these clothes he wouldn't be Mick Fleetwood what would be a big loss for the world imo.

[Matthew]

And the best at the end :nod: , here is Stand Back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH2kuACWHbA
I love when she is coming to the stage in the beginning.

[missu56]

I've been at the Berlin show and I loved it! :nod:

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy9/fanatic56/ae33cc78.jpg

Btw.: :wavey: @ everyone.

[gldstwmn]

http://www.golddustwoman.de/FMPics/FMpic21.JPG
Stevie's new boots



Hawt! She broke out the studs for Berlin.

[gldstwmn]

[http://www.golddustwoman.de/FMPics/FMpic33.JPG

So cute! I love this one.

[Kena]

http://www.golddustwoman.de/FMPics/FMpic33.JPG



I'm a little teapot...short and stout...

[Matthew]

And one more video from that great night:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJX_uLsf-Y4

Now, when days go by after that concert, I feel every day more and more like I must experience that at least one more time in my life!!!!!!!! When I think that it was for the last time, I´m very sad..... I want more!!!:D

In this kind of music it´s very important to visit live concerts, because it´s nothing when you are listening to it at home... nothing... (to compare that to live concerts).