Sydney Concerts Thread

[EnchantedKiwi]

OK!! I'm now in Sydney, such a beautiful city!

The big concert tomorrow in ACER ARENA! So who's going??

Plus who went to the Hunter Valley concert??


OH and i've been looking around the city looking for where the band might be staying! Anyone have any ideas??


:wavey:

[goldustboi]

Im going to Sydney tonight! 5th row. I also went to Hunter Valley, although i was a little drunk so some of it is a bit blurry. im remaining completely sober tonight tho!

[Edgeof27]

Im going to Sydney tonight! 5th row. I also went to Hunter Valley, although i was a little drunk so some of it is a bit blurry. im remaining completely sober tonight tho!

Be prepared to go to the front of the stage @ 19:50 hrs local time.

Either go to the middle of the stage, or, my favourite, eight feet to the left of Stevies mike,

local security will try to keep you away from the stage before 19:50 hrs.......

until Dean, (head of security for the band), informs the head of the local security that the band want people allowed up to the front of the stage, so.....

best locations, (imho),

#1) .... 8 feet to the left of Stevies mike, (between the speakers),

#2) .... 6 feet to the right of Lindsey's mike, (between the speakers, &, in front Sharon, Jana, &, Lori),

#3) .... dead centre, between Stevie, &, Lindsey's mikes, (DavidMn's preferred location),

So, as my bf's son said last night, it's better to go do it, &, be successful, than to not do it, and wish you had, (what are they gonna do, send you back to your seat),

BTW .... THIS HAS WORKED for me TEN OUT OF TEN TIMES in North America, &, The UK.......

Go for it......

g.

[vivfox]

OK!! I'm now in Sydney, such a beautiful city!
OH and i've been looking around the city looking for where the band might be staying! Anyone have any ideas??


Do you think the 5 star hotel manager will say to Stevie when she checks in: "Lady traveler, leave the room the way it was?"

[goldustboi]

Got back last night but didnt have internet access so its now the following morning. It was absolutely bloody brilliant. They didn't let people up to the stage until the end of Monday Morning so there was a bit of a mad dash when they finally let people go up. I managed to get in between Stevie and Lindsay (with a few people in front of me) but manaaged to work my way directly to the stage for SS directly in front of Stevie. I was absolutely blown away by SS, her enthusiasm was like I havent seen her in years. I love it when she pulls the microphone back when she's really getting into it! She did that a few times last night. When I compare last night to when I saw them on the SYW tour, it kind of pi**es all over it in terms of Stevie's energy, she was so into it and clearly having a great time. There was a group of other young people I was stood with who were loving it, and S & L were equally loving it back! BTW, if anyone of those people are posters on here then let me know because I was loving your craziness!

I was also blown away by GDW which is also a huge improvement from the SYW tour, in fact Stevie's vocals generally are much better. She dedicated Landslide to an 80 year old Aussie lady who she met in a shop last time they were here in oz and she dedicated Sara to 'Sara'. I think there was a slight technical glitch at the start of Go Insane (Judging from Lindsay's face) and I think he got a bit confused at one point on Big Love, but managed to recover from it quite easily!

I managed a hand shake from Lindsay at the end but unfortunately not one from Stevie, despite mine and another girl's incessant screaming of her name at the end (which to be fair, probably put her off anyway! But when in Rome...)

I'm loving the new progressive start to Tusk and is it me or does Lindsay manage the high part on the chorus of GYOW? Storms was amazing.

Im sure there's more to report but its a bit of a blur. Im now on a hunt to get a ticket for tonight's show.

BTW I also went to Hunter Valley but was quite far back and right near a walk way which people would use to go get drinks, which seemed to be all the time (which might explain why I was also a bit worse for wear), which was quite distracting so the whole thing is a bit blurry.

[goldustboi]

Oh I forgot, there was one point towards the end when John went over the Sharon, Lori and (I foget the other backing singer's name!) and they found it absolutely hilarious, I was thinking it was probably because John rarely ventures away from his standard spot on Mick's right??

[vivfox]

By Kathy McCabe, Music Editor From: December 08, 2009 10:09AM

MUSIC is always at its most powerful when it pushes your memory buttons and Fleetwood Mac carressed and pummelled all those sweet spots at Acer Arena last night.
- Fleetwood Mac rock Sydney

The veteran band who ushered in the west-coast sound has lost none of its fire but gained the self-awareness afforded by survival in the music business, using their legendary tensions, relationship breakdowns and drug problems to introduce so many great songs from Rumours and beyond.

How did you rate the concert last night? Tell us below.

Stevie Nicks may shirk just a few high notes now and then but her rendition of the soaring Sara was enough to bring tears to your eyes.

Lindsay Buckingham was in extraordinary form with his guitar solos and vocals but a little too in-your-face during those grunting moments.

The men holding it all together were chalk and cheese _ bassist John McVie the understated engine room while the delicious craziness and astonishing energy levels of Mick Fleetwood were enough to keep you gasping.

Hit after hit after hit, the setlist would represent the Holy Grail to any band who has only a couple of records under their belt.

Almost the entirety of Rumours _ Go Your Own Way, Don't Stop, Dreams, Second hand News, Silver Springs, Never Going Back Again, Gold Dust Woman, The Chain _ plus Rhiannon, Tusk, Big Big Love and the beautiful Sara gave the devoted fans exactly what they wanted.


Fleetwood Mac perform at Acer Arena again tonight.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/review-fleetwood-mac-rock-sydney-at-acer-arena/story-e6frewyr-1225808101553

[jenniferuk]

Oh I forgot, there was one point towards the end when John went over the Sharon, Lori and (I foget the other backing singer's name!) and they found it absolutely hilarious, I was thinking it was probably because John rarely ventures away from his standard spot on Mick's right??

Interesting--very rare to see John venture out of his little zone!

[wheart]

Interesting--very rare to see John venture out of his little zone!

Wow, I actually thought his feet were bolted to that spot next to Mick

[vivfox]

08 December 2009 ~
FLEETWOOD MAC CONCERT LAST NIGHT!!

Last night me & my family went to the Fleetwood Mac Concert!! Wow! They were so inspiring.. Even though they are an old school band, i grew up listening to them with my mum and dad, so i knew pretty much all of the songs.

My parents went to their concert about 20yrs ago while my mum was pregnate with me, and she actually picked my name from one of their songs they perform, ‘Rhiannon’…

Was so great to see them perform it live.. in fact im actually thinking of re-doing the song somehow!!! I thought i would put some background info on the song on my site for everyone to read xxx



Some Info:
Rhiannon is one the pop music’s most hauntingly beautiful songs. It was the song that sent the reformed Fleetwood Mac into the pop super league. The arrangement and interpretation of Rhiannon owes much to the other members of the band.

Virtually everyone who hears Rhiannon is bound by its magical mystical spell. Numerous love children have been named by Rhiannon. Many believe Rhiannon was inspired by the Welsh Princess Rhiannon. The belief is probably reinforced by the line “Rhiannon rings like a bell through the night”, which is reminiscent of the Welsh saying ‘bell in every tooth’. The Welsh Language is rhythmic, which leads the Welsh to speak English in a similar rhythm.

Other like to believe it is a the deep wish of an insecure woman to be loved ‘And wouldn’t you love to live her’, a wish reflected by a generation.

Are either true?. The song was inspired by the novel ‘Triad’ by Mary Leader. It was later that Stevie Nicks came to be hear of the legend and so write “Angel” on Tusk. She also called her company “Welsh Witch Music”.

The influences on us are varied. So who knows. Come to Celtic Wales, the Birth place of King Arther, the land of the last dragon, where beautiful girls abound and if you are anything like me, you will be spell bound and never leave.

http://rhiannonvillareal.com/blog/?p=317

[michelej1]

Here are some really nice pictures from Acer Arena, from Daylife (NAT). They're on Getty:

http://www.daylife.com/photo/053L6Cw3bG1SA

[EnchantedKiwi]

WOO just got back from Aussie! The show was BRILLIANT! My seats were far from amazing >< , but the show was soooooooo good and blew me away.

OH Also before the doors opened I decided to go for a walk around the Arena just for a look round, and i got to the back entrance where this guy was standing there waiting at the gate, and 5 seconds after i walk past him he goes "OK guys open up, we've got Nicks coming in" !!!

I turn around and in comes this streched white limo, obviously with tinted windows, but still very exciting! It whized past and I asked the guy "that wasn't Stevie Nicks!" And he goes "Yep, sure was, ohh mind your self buddy, car behind you"

OK it's only MICK FLEETWOOD sitting in a big Audi 4x4! The windows were down and i Shouted, "HEY MICK!" and he said "Hey! How ya doin" then they drove in!

GOD right place right time, just wished i got out my bloody camera!!! I did get some pics of Micks car thoo :laugh:

Im gonna post some pictures and do a review tomorrow since im tired and just got off the plane Zzzzz!


OH and BTW Stevie didn't wear the Frankenbocks the whole concert!! Ive got pics, they were some (from what i could see) leather stilleto boots, very cool!

[EnchantedKiwi]

Some piccss

Micks Car! That i went back to take a pic of from in the carpark :laugh:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4169108208/" title="IMG_3687 by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4169108208_24114bdb4b_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="IMG_3687" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4168346771/" title="IMG_3716 by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4168346771_32c3d9b6b6_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="IMG_3716" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4169110106/" title="IMG_3727 by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/4169110106_f6e07ebc4a_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="IMG_3727" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4169110734/" title="IMG_3773 by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4169110734_abc1c0b794_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="IMG_3773" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4169111762/" title="IMG_3706 by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/4169111762_2df8a6d363_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="IMG_3706" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4169112950/" title="IMG_3780 by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4169112950_34021a4340_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="IMG_3780" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4169113346/" title="Steviespin by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4169113346_4b99340019_o.jpg" width="750" height="546" alt="Steviespin" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/33806606@N02/4169113792/" title="IMG_3808 by lcleaver, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4169113792_09a3ed9598_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="IMG_3808" /></a>

[vivfox]

Click here to find 21 photos from December 7,2009 at Acer Arena

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/bZkS86aHKKN/Fleetwood+Mac+Play+Sydney

[vivfox]

EnchantedKiwi I love your pictures! They really show us the bigger picture on what it takes to set up a rock-n-roll show. I'm so glad you had a great time and I enjoyed your backstage story too.

[HejiraNYC]

^^Thanks for the story and the snaps. :xoxo: I would like to think that airport security seized the Frankenboks as potential weapons of mass destruction and that they will not appear on any of the remaining dates.

Did they do "Silver Springs" on the second night?

[BellaDonna93]

Click here to find 21 photos from December 7,2009 at Acer Arena

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/bZkS86aHKKN/Fleetwood+Mac+Play+Sydney

Thanks for posting the link! Love the pics!!!! :blob2:

[LikeAWillow]

Here are some really nice pictures from Acer Arena, from Daylife (NAT). They're on Getty:

http://www.daylife.com/photo/053L6Cw3bG1SA

Those are nice. Have the red nails been around for all of Unleashed, and I just haven't noticed, or is this an Australia resurrection?

[DavidMn]

^^Thanks for the story and the snaps. :xoxo: I would like to think that airport security seized the Frankenboks as potential weapons of mass destruction and that they will not appear on any of the remaining dates.

Did they do "Silver Springs" on the second night?SO when do oyu leave on your big adventure?

[HejiraNYC]

SO when do oyu leave on your big adventure?

I am Sydney-bound (from Los Angeles) this Saturday evening! But I don't get there until Monday morning (surely NOT "looking fine"). :eek: Then I'm off to Auckland on Friday and driving down to New Plymouth first thing Sunday morning. Never drove on the wrong side of the road before, so this will be interesting... I would advise all Kiwis to stay off the SH 1, 39 and 3 motorways if they value their lives! :eek:

[michelej1]

WOO just got back from Aussie! The show was BRILLIANT! My seats were far from amazing >< , but the show was soooooooo good and blew me away.

OH Also before the doors opened I decided to go for a walk around the Arena just for a look round, and i got to the back entrance where this guy was standing there waiting at the gate, and 5 seconds after i walk past him he goes "OK guys open up, we've got Nicks coming in" !!!



Oh, that was incredible timing on your part. If you had known it was Stevie beforehand, I bet you would have been so excited, even if you couldn't see her through the tinted windows, I know she would have known you were there! Michele

[vivfox]

More Sydney photos here. From ContactMusic.

http://www.contactmusic.com/photos.nsf/main/stevie_nicks_2684922

[vivfox]

This person has a blog with a review of the show and several photographs.

http://fi-chan.livejournal.com/121658.html

[StreetAngel86]

OH Also before the doors opened I decided to go for a walk around the Arena just for a look round, and i got to the back entrance where this guy was standing there waiting at the gate, and 5 seconds after i walk past him he goes "OK guys open up, we've got Nicks coming in" !!!!

:lol: ........ that is the funniest thing i've read this week!
Make way for Mama :D

glad you got better car pics than I did
isn't it awesome being a stalker :angel:

Those are nice. Have the red nails been around for all of Unleashed, and I just haven't noticed, or is this an Australia resurrection?

Stevie had french tips in melbourne

and WOAH...those boots are HOT!!!!!!!
much better than the frankenboks
she must be feeling good **happy dance**

[goldustboi]

WOO just got back from Aussie! The show was BRILLIANT! My seats were far from amazing >< , but the show was soooooooo good and blew me away.

OH Also before the doors opened I decided to go for a walk around the Arena just for a look round, and i got to the back entrance where this guy was standing there waiting at the gate, and 5 seconds after i walk past him he goes "OK guys open up, we've got Nicks coming in" !!!

I turn around and in comes this streched white limo, obviously with tinted windows, but still very exciting! It whized past and I asked the guy "that wasn't Stevie Nicks!" And he goes "Yep, sure was, ohh mind your self buddy, car behind you"

OK it's only MICK FLEETWOOD sitting in a big Audi 4x4! The windows were down and i Shouted, "HEY MICK!" and he said "Hey! How ya doin" then they drove in!

GOD right place right time, just wished i got out my bloody camera!!! I did get some pics of Micks car thoo :laugh:

Im gonna post some pictures and do a review tomorrow since im tired and just got off the plane Zzzzz!


OH and BTW Stevie didn't wear the Frankenbocks the whole concert!! Ive got pics, they were some (from what i could see) leather stilleto boots, very cool!



I can see me on your photos!

[LikeAWillow]

Stevie had french tips in melbourne



Thank you! I think the French look better, but I love how sassy the red nails are. :cool:

[EnchantedKiwi]

EnchantedKiwi I love your pictures! They really show us the bigger picture on what it takes to set up a rock-n-roll show. I'm so glad you had a great time and I enjoyed your backstage story too.

^^Thanks for the story and the snaps.

Oh, that was incredible timing on your part. If you had known it was Stevie beforehand, I bet you would have been so excited, even if you couldn't see her through the tinted windows, I know she would have known you were there! Michele

:lol: ........ that is the funniest thing i've read this week!
Make way for Mama

glad you got better car pics than I did
isn't it awesome being a stalker

Aw thanks guys :wavey: It was aweeeeeesssommee, and i'm real excited for New Plymouth now!

OK sooo. The first thing I noticed (when playing the whitney houston adverts) is that the big screens are so much clearer in real life!

OOO before the show they played some acoustic tracks, of just lindsey on his guitar, he played bleed to love her, beautiful child! annnnnd.. sisters of the moon!! I tried to record it on my phone cause it sounded so good!


The opening act was boring, probably cuz i was so excited for fm aswell. When the crickets went on very one went crazy (well i did and i yelled "I LOVE YOU STEVIE" :laugh:)

Monday Morning-Amazing set opener, Stevie seemed sooo happy in this song!

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The Chain-I love how Stevie goes "you would never break the chain, Ahhhhhhhhhhh NO!" :laugh: and the bass line is soo much better in concert than on film! way better!


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Dreams-Very cool! Lindsey overpowers her during the chorus though, and makes it sound weird haha

Gypsy-All the old people around me got soo excited when she ended the gypsy story with her "To the gypsies that he and I were"! She was soo fantastic, and i love the "HEY BABAY"

Go Insane- I think there was something wrong at the start like Golddustboi said, cuz he kept looking at Brett i think, it sounded good though :nod:

Rhiannon-This made me love the song again!!! She looked so much better with heels on aswell!

Sara-She dedicated it too Sara? Don't know which one. the hug seems so genuine! So much for not being an actor Stevie!

Big Love-Oh my god! Standing ovation!

Landslide-Top notch! The story was soo sweet, with margaret the 80 year old woman

NGBA-Oh god! Lindsey nearly went comatose several times in this song :laugh: But still very cool!

SYLM-Everyone sang along! and was very cool! Stevie was smiles the whole song! :D

Gold Dust Woman- AMAZING and FREAKY haha, It was Stevie's finest hour!

I'm So Afraid- The guy infront of me said he was bored (the kind of person that deserves to be shot) Lindsey got a standing ovation though! He truly is a god!!

Stand Back-WOO Such a crowd pleaser! hahaha!

GYOW- "STEVVVVAAYYYYY" haha so exciting when she came over at the end!, IT WAS FANTASTIC, (i wish i had some sort of criticism)


World Turning and Don't Stop were great! :thumbsup:

But I was sooooooo excited when they did Silver Springs!!!! OH soooo amazing! she even added lib at the end after "GIVE ME JUST A CHANNNCEEE!" she was like quietly "give me ..just a.. chance...you could be my.."

Welll i've got more vids to come that i shall post! Overall this was amazing and i'm sooo ready for New Plymouth!!

[EnchantedKiwi]

Tis the Gypsy story that never ends :]

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[StreetAngel86]

Thank you! I think the French look better, but I love how sassy the red nails are. :cool:

i HATE her red nails
i prefer the frenchies too
however, the red totally matches lindsey's shirt :laugh:


and EnchantedKiwi i was telling GypsyBlueEyes about the SOTM instrumental...i didn't record it. but isn't it the most awesome **** EVER
I swear it's Lindsey's guitar work, what do you reckon?

and the crickets...when they started at my show, there was a guy behind me going WHAT is that...Why are they playing crickets...it has to be significant right? :laugh: it was so funny

[EnchantedKiwi]

i HATE her red nails
i prefer the frenchies too
however, the red totally matches lindsey's shirt :laugh:


and EnchantedKiwi i was telling GypsyBlueEyes about the SOTM instrumental...i didn't record it. but isn't it the most awesome **** EVER
I swear it's Lindsey's guitar work, what do you reckon?

I'm gonna try post it somehow, cause i recorded it on my iPhone voice memo thing, but defiantly sounds like lindsey's work, it was ammmazzing.

It's almost as if they know we want Sisters of the moon and are just teasing us :distress: grrr haha

[StreetAngel86]

I'm gonna try post it somehow, cause i recorded it on my iPhone voice memo thing, but defiantly sounds like lindsey's work, it was ammmazzing.

It's almost as if they know we want Sisters of the moon and are just teasing us :distress: grrr haha

that is EXACTLY what i thought
theyre TEASING US!
i dont remember them playing it pre SYW shows

it really is beautiful
i can imagine lindsey backstage just playing it :o

i would buy a CD with just lindsey instrumentals....

the gypsy story that never ends :lol:
yah seriously...it's gonna make the 4 minute mark by the time they get to NZ
i wanna go SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BAAAAAAAAAAAAAD

[vivfox]

Beautiful Child AND SOTM!! Unfrickin' believable!! This is played on the soundsystem EnchantedKiwi or did you say Linds was actually playing it behind the stage???

[EnchantedKiwi]

Beautiful Child AND SOTM!! Unfrickin' believable!! This is played on the soundsystem EnchantedKiwi or did you say Linds was actually playing it behind the stage???

Yep and Bleed to love her! I'm pretty sure it was just a previous recording Lindsey must of did, but it came on randomly inbetween ordinary songs

[CADreaming]

OOO before the show they played some acoustic tracks, of just lindsey on his guitar, he played bleed to love her, beautiful child! annnnnd.. sisters of the moon!! I tried to record it on my phone cause it sounded so good!


They played a new version of Stephanie, DOR, and BTLH over the P.A. prior to our shows here in the US.

[michelej1]

Aw thanks guys :wavey: It was aweeeeeesssommee, and i'm real excited for New Plymouth now!



Fantastic review. Thanks. Just because of the way the city is building up for this event, I think the New Plymouth show will be of stratospheric. I mean, the crowd is going to be so responsive.

I just know if I walked up to Lindsey and said something about SOTM he'd pretend that he didn't know what I was talking about. The idea that he actually did new guitar work on the song is thrilling. It's on their minds, for whatever that is worth.

Michele

[grace_face]

Hey, was there a support act/band at the Syd concert? (I'm asking this about the Melb concert too)

I still don't know whether what I heard about it being Ella Hooper's new band is true.

[DavidMn]

I am Sydney-bound (from Los Angeles) this Saturday evening! But I don't get there until Monday morning (surely NOT "looking fine"). :eek: Then I'm off to Auckland on Friday and driving down to New Plymouth first thing Sunday morning. Never drove on the wrong side of the road before, so this will be interesting... I would advise all Kiwis to stay off the SH 1, 39 and 3 motorways if they value their lives! :eek:That's so F**KIN awesome man!:) You know I wish I could be there with you. Wow seeing the Mac in New Zealand. My hats off to you my friend!:thumbsup:

[EnchantedKiwi]

Hey, was there a support act/band at the Syd concert? (I'm asking this about the Melb concert too)

I still don't know whether what I heard about it being Ella Hooper's new band is true.

Yep! The Verses played for half an hour before Fm

[Chris_Sydney]

Hello all. I’ve been a lurker here at The Ledge for many years now, but this is a fitting topic to come out of the shadows for.

I’m still feeling a little awestruck over my first Fleetwood Mac experience. I grew up listening solely to my father’s LP collection for a good five years before I started to branch out and discover music for myself. Fleetwood Mac, and Stevie’s solo albums, featured prominently in my early musical education. Seeing the band play at Acer Arena in Sydney on Monday night was the first time I had seen any of them perform live. I took my Dad with me and it was his first time seeing them too. I’m lucky to have only had to wait about fifteen years; he had been waiting since 1975. It was a lovely tribute to both the transcendent power of music and the longevity of Fleetwood Mac, effectively bridging two generations of fans, each equally passionate about this group of musicians.

The first moments of quiet excitement began when I realised the acoustic music coming out of the speakers between the support act and Fleetwood Mac was, as EnchantedKiwi said, instrumental guitar versions of a few obscure Mac tracks. Nobody else around me seemed to recognise them, so it felt like a secret tip of the hat to the diehard fans in the audience. Very, very cool. Did the American and European concerts start with an audio track of cricket noises before the lights went down too? It was a bizarre way to start the show. The volume was so loud that it almost sounded like a cacophony of cicadas (for the Aussies out there who know what I’m talking about) which felt like a nicely localised nod.

We had fourth row seats and thanks to a crowd who were largely comfortable in their seats, I was able to stand at the stage a little to the left of Stevie. I was initially two or three people back but by the end of the show was practically leaning up against the stage. It is obvious that the ‘Unleashed’ tour has settled into a smooth routine - made even more obvious after I went to the Tuesday night show and noted the near identical patter - but that hasn’t lessened its potency. The arrangements are spot on (loved the slowly-revving-up intro for ‘Stand Back’, the slowed down ‘Never Going Back Again’, and the full band ‘Go Insane’!) and the band’s collective energy is unrivalled by anyone I’ve seen.

There appears to be far less tension on this tour than the ‘Say You Will’ tour. We all know the ‘Sara’ hug is choreographed and Mick says more or less the same poignant platitudes every night, but the whole show exudes a warmth and if not a connectedness then a mutual respect for what the four members achieved together. That warmth seemed to be missing from the ‘Say You Will’ DVD. I’m sure that is in part due to a far stronger setlist on this tour and some brilliant moments of choreography. Lindsey’s collapse at the end of ‘Go Insane’, Stevie’s spotlight dance in ‘Never Going Back Again’, the silhouetted conclusion of ‘Gold Dust Woman’; all delightful touches that make this show the slick and highly affecting performance that it is.

Lindsey’s voice is sounding better than it has in some time. The final note of ‘Go Insane’ had such a rich vibrato in it and ‘Never Going Back Again’ was perfect from start to finish. He came and stood directly in front of me for the ‘I’m So Afraid’ solo and I could see the drops of sweat rolling off his forehead and hitting the stage floor. It was an incredible moment and I can still recall the surge of emotion as I watched him play literally a metre away. Towards the end of the show while Stevie was singing, I turned to watch Lindsey and continued mouthing Stevie’s lyrics. He scanned the crowd and caught my eye, and acknowledged me with a smile. Possibly the best moment of my night.

Stevie was everything I had imagined she would be and more. After reading some of the early press reviews that had described her performance on this tour as lacklustre and sluggish, I was surprised by the level of audience interaction (lots during ‘Gypsy’ - waving to fans on the ‘hey baby’ line, and copying some gestures fans were creating in the crowd) and Stevie’s energy levels throughout. Clearly she expends her energy in a different way to Lindsey, but she was positively delightful. By the end of the show, she had really loosened up and seemed to be genuinely enjoying herself during the encores. At the end of one of the encores, she looked in my direction and said ‘thank you’. I was too shocked by it to do much else other than gape and stare back with my mouth half hanging open, and it still feels entirely surreal.

The second night was a little less visceral for me as I had seats further back on the arena floor and I knew nothing could top the experience I had on Monday. I was shocked by how different the performance of ‘Storms’ was. I don’t know what happened to Stevie on the Tuesday night but something in those lyrics must have resonated with her because she performed the song in such a different way. Instead of singing in her usual concert voice, it flipped into a scratchy tone not unlike ‘Rock A Little (Go Ahead Lily)’ and the pathos of the song seemed so much more tangible. Compared to the (still excellent) performance the night before, it felt like a completely different song. Stevie wore a different costume for ‘Silver Springs’, a black jacket with a white fur collar, and her delivery of the final section of that song was decidedly more impassioned too.

Fleetwood Mac received an incredible reception from the Sydney audiences on both nights. It was a wonderful atmosphere to be a part of; to hear the collective sigh at the opening strains of ‘Sara’ and the shrieks of excitement when ‘Stand Back’ kicks into gear, and to see the entire arena on their feet for ‘Go Your Own Way’ was fairly spectacular. After having made such a strong connection with the band’s music over my lifetime, I felt blessed to have finally had a shared experience with them in concert. We are all so lucky to have this amazing band still performing and helping us to create new memories to familiar songs. There are a lot of fanbases out there who cannot boast that.


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[HejiraNYC]

Fantastic review. Thanks. Just because of the way the city is building up for this event, I think the New Plymouth show will be of stratospheric. I mean, the crowd is going to be so responsive.

I just know if I walked up to Lindsey and said something about SOTM he'd pretend that he didn't know what I was talking about. The idea that he actually did new guitar work on the song is thrilling. It's on their minds, for whatever that is worth.

Michele

I'm not entirely convinced that is Lindsey playing on the pre-show music. It's just too spare and straightforward. I think IF Lindsey ever revisits old songs, he would either produce them heavily or completely redo the song structure, e.g. "Go Insane" and "Big Love." I can't help but suspect that some talented unknown put out a cd full of these acoustic FM covers.

[Chris_Sydney]

Oh, I also took my camera on Monday night and am glad I did as I ended up with some great shots. I tried to only take a handful of photos for each song as I wanted to engage with the live experience as much as possible. (I’m a Drama teacher, so I’m conditioned to consider a live event as an exchange between performer and audience, and I’ve always thought it must be strange for a singer to be singing their guts out and see people in the audience more concerned with clicking their digital cameras! I’ve also been to gigs where I’ve been guilty of being more concerned with my photography than watching the performance and it’s difficult to come away with a real sense of having experienced something magical). Anyway, these are just a selection of the best ones. Hope you guys enjoy them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1110932.jpg
Rhiannon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1110941.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1110973.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1110998.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120016.jpg
Tusk

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120060.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120067.jpg
Sara

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120102.jpg
Landslide

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120171.jpg
Gold Dust Woman

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120191.jpg


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[Chris_Sydney]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120218.jpg
I’m So Afraid

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120222.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120237.jpg
Stand Back

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120317.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120324.jpg
Go Your Own Way

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120357.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120379.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120397.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120406.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1120414.jpg


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[DoubtfulMiracle]

^ Chris (I do hope that's your name!) -- thank you so much for those fantastic photos, but especially for your wonderful review. I never tire of hearing how much FM means to people (and such a diverse group of people too), and I think your review captured all of that and then some. It was especially great to hear your descriptions of the audience response, which certainly sounds amazing. I hope my Brisbane experiences are as great as yours were.

And you should come out of lurkdom more often -- you write far too well to hide in the shadows!

[Amlyn]

The second night was a little less visceral for me as I had seats further back on the arena floor and I knew nothing could top the experience I had on Monday. I was shocked by how different the performance of ‘Storms’ was. I don’t know what happened to Stevie on the Tuesday night but something in those lyrics must have resonated with her because she performed the song in such a different way. Instead of singing in her usual concert voice, it flipped into a scratchy tone not unlike ‘Rock A Little (Go Ahead Lily)’ and the pathos of the song seemed so much more tangible. Compared to the (still excellent) performance the night before, it felt like a completely different song. Stevie wore a different costume for ‘Silver Springs’, a black jacket with a white fur collar, and her delivery of the final section of that song was decidedly more impassioned too.




x

Great review. So glad you had a wonderful time and got to go 2 nights.

Does anyone have photos or video of Silver Springs? This sounds like the first wardrobe change for Stevie all tour! (Other than the boots.)

[jannieC]

Chris Sydney, what a wonderful review and beautiful photos. :thumbsup:

[CADreaming]

I'm not entirely convinced that is Lindsey playing on the pre-show music. It's just too spare and straightforward. I think IF Lindsey ever revisits old songs, he would either produce them heavily or completely redo the song structure, e.g. "Go Insane" and "Big Love." I can't help but suspect that some talented unknown put out a cd full of these acoustic FM covers.

It's 100% Lindsey's guitar work. In fact, BTLH and DOR are just the instrumental tracks from those two songs. His acoustic work is so unique, and not easily confused with any other musician, so I can say with confidence the new version of Stephanie was definitely him as well.

[CADreaming]

Did the American and European concerts start with an audio track of cricket noises before the lights went down too? It was a bizarre way to start the show. The volume was so loud that it almost sounded like a cacophony of cicadas (for the Aussies out there who know what I’m talking about) which felt like a nicely localised nod.

Yes, the American shows start with the crickets too. It does get turned up very loud and I agree, it was sort of eerie for a few seconds. People around me complained.


I was shocked by how different the performance of ‘Storms’ was. I don’t know what happened to Stevie on the Tuesday night but something in those lyrics must have resonated with her because she performed the song in such a different way. Instead of singing in her usual concert voice, it flipped into a scratchy tone not unlike ‘Rock A Little (Go Ahead Lily)’ and the pathos of the song seemed so much more tangible. Compared to the (still excellent) performance the night before, it felt like a completely different song. Stevie wore a different costume for ‘Silver Springs’, a black jacket with a white fur collar, and her delivery of the final section of that song was decidedly more impassioned too.

How awesome! Would love to have heard this version of "Storms" and the costume change sounds cool too!


Fleetwood Mac received an incredible reception from the Sydney audiences on both nights. It was a wonderful atmosphere to be a part of; to hear the collective sigh at the opening strains of ‘Sara’ and the shrieks of excitement when ‘Stand Back’ kicks into gear, and to see the entire arena on their feet for ‘Go Your Own Way’ was fairly spectacular. After having made such a strong connection with the band’s music over my lifetime, I felt blessed to have finally had a shared experience with them in concert. We are all so lucky to have this amazing band still performing and helping us to create new memories to familiar songs. There are a lot of fanbases out there who cannot boast that.


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Thanks for sharing your very well written and heartfelt review. I couldn't agree with your ending sentiments more.

[HejiraNYC]

It's 100% Lindsey's guitar work. In fact, BTLH and DOR are just the instrumental tracks from those two songs. His acoustic work is so unique, and not easily confused with any other musician, so I can say with confidence the new version of Stephanie was definitely him as well.

I'm not saying with certainty that it's not Lindsey... I just suspect that it isn't because it's just not his style to do something this low-key. And what's the point? I would find it hard to believe that he would re-arrange and re-record all of these songs (in multi-track, no less) just for the pre-show soundtrack.

[Fleetwoodmark]

They played a new version of Stephanie, DOR, and BTLH over the P.A. prior to our shows here in the US.

Prior to the Glasgow show, Red Rover, Stephanie and some others I can't remember were played over the PA, At first I thought it was Lindsey's tech checking all his guitars.....sounded beautiful :)

[Maccafan5000]

Chris Sydney, I LOVED your review! And what amazing pictures, some are just stunning. I've been missing coming to the Ledge and finding reviews/audio/pictures of the prior evenings concerts. Thanks for supplying us in the US with a nice dose or FM :)

Also, Lindsey had some acoustic versions of songs playing before his GOS concerts, so I just figured it was him performing some different renditions of the songs (such as BTLH and Stephanie). He had some other awesome songs too, such as Rudy Can't Fail by the Clash (one of my fave songs ever!)

I really wish I could get my hands on a copy of those acoustic versions. I want to walk down the aisle to either an acoustic BTLH (or maybe I'll just use Stephanie).

[michelej1]

I'm not saying with certainty that it's not Lindsey... I just suspect that it isn't because it's just not his style to do something this low-key. And what's the point? I would find it hard to believe that he would re-arrange and re-record all of these songs (in multi-track, no less) just for the pre-show soundtrack.

I think the whole UTS phase of his life was low-key. Relatively speaking. Since they are acoustic versions of his solo songs too, I would be surprised if a third party did them. If it was just FM songs that would be different. And we'd hear about it like the Camper Van Beethoven stuff or the FM Legacy tribute CD.

Since there are acoustic versions of little known LB songs playing before both FM and Lindsey shows, I don't think a third party could have done them. Well . . .not unless Ray Lindsay left specifically in order to give himself more time to record these gems and Lindsey is just showcasing his work. Ha!

Lindsey had a Youtube video where he was playing one of his songs in his hotel room while traveling during a tour. Just him and his guitar, sitting by the bed. Maybe these acoustic versions were done during a similar kind of down time. I am shocked about SOTM though.

Michele

[michelej1]

Oh, I also took my camera on Monday night and am glad I did as I ended up with some great shots.

Your pictures are amazing and the way you used black and white, so stark and creative. It reminded me of an old Life magazine spread. Thanks so much for these and the review.

Michele

[michelej1]

There appears to be far less tension on this tour than the ‘Say You Will’ tour. We all know the ‘Sara’ hug is choreographed and Mick says more or less the same poignant platitudes every night, but the whole show exudes a warmth and if not a connectedness then a mutual respect for what the four members achieved together.

For me, although I read reviews of SYW shows where they seemed distanced and strained, I never saw that. In fact, some nights (like Reno before and after the fight) Stevie and Lindsey particularly seemed amazingly close. Of course, Mick always seems to have a love affair going with everyone. All 3 of the others. He used to kiss Lindsey during some SYW tour introductions.

However, what I saw on this tour that I never saw on the SYW tour is John and Lindsey playing in such close proximity to one another again. Yes, Lindsey did have his thing where he would go and hug and pull on John every night of the SYW tour, but I didn't see them sharing a musical vibe. I didn't see that on the Dance tour or on the SYW tour, but they did it during the Mirage tour and now I see it again this year.

You captured it in one of your photos and I think that's wonderful. It makes them feel like a band to me. During the first part of the tour, John would give Lindsey a nod at the end of Oh Well. Now, they communicate silently during songs and much more frequently. I think it displays both the connection and the mutual respect that you mentioned. I like seeing it.

Now, Dee first noticed John reacting negatively during one of Lindsey's bows and speeches and so then I noticed it too and John still does do this -- at least he did it as recently as last month. He and Stevie have a joint thing going on actually during that one part of the show. But beyond that they all seem bonded. Maybe it's a bond born of lots of rote and practice, rather than emotion, but it works for me as feeling, rather than routine.

Michele

[HejiraNYC]

I think the whole UTS phase of his life was low-key. Relatively speaking. Since they are acoustic versions of his solo songs too, I would be surprised if a third party did them. If it was just FM songs that would be different. And we'd hear about it like the Camper Van Beethoven stuff or the FM Legacy tribute CD.

Since there are acoustic versions of little known LB songs playing before both FM and Lindsey shows, I don't think a third party could have done them. Well . . .not unless Ray Lindsay left specifically in order to give himself more time to record these gems and Lindsey is just showcasing his work. Ha!

Lindsey had a Youtube video where he was playing one of his songs in his hotel room while traveling during a tour. Just him and his guitar, sitting by the bed. Maybe these acoustic versions were done during a similar kind of down time. I am shocked about SOTM though.

Michele

See, I believe the opposite is true- that the deeper/more obscure the track, the more likely it was recorded by a fan. I would imagine that if Lindsey wanted to re-interpret old songs acoustically, he would apply the following criteria: 1) he personally loved the song and felt it merited re-interpretation, 2) he wrote the song. So it is plausible that he would revisit his older songs with FM and solo. But I think the red herrings here are SOTM and "Destiny Rules," which I distinctly remember hearing several times before the show. I don't think Lindsey was sitting on his chaise lounge one day and thinking about how he needed to re-visit those obscure, under-appreciated Stevie songs. Only a fan of Stevie would think something like that! I just don't think there is a place anywhere in his heart that can be even remotely sentimental about any songs written by Stevie.

[HejiraNYC]

That's so F**KIN awesome man!:) You know I wish I could be there with you. Wow seeing the Mac in New Zealand. My hats off to you my friend!:thumbsup:

Well, as Lindsey would say, it's "not too late." ;) Book it! Book it!

[Chris_Sydney]

Thanks for the kind welcome, everyone! I'm glad you enjoyed my ramblings. I'm quite pleased with some of the photos too. I want to get the second one in my first post blown up and framed. It is such a quintessential Stevie image to me.


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[StreetAngel86]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1110941.jpg



:eek:

this may be the most beautiful pic EVER...i may have to steal it
thanks so much for delurking :laugh:
interesting comment you mentioned about Storms
it's definitely come a LONG way from the first night she started doing it
and the RAL comparison yeeeeeeeeeah i love RAL


this dude has some pics from a few shows
http://twitpic.com/photos/coxys_opinions

i hope he doesn't hang out here and mind me posting his link here :D
but that HUG pic is spectacular

[michelej1]

I just don't think there is a place anywhere in his heart that can be even remotely sentimental about any songs written by Stevie.

I don't think he did it for sentimental reasons. I think he probably did it when he was fiddling around with the live arrangements of Beautiful Child and Destiny Rules for the SYW tour. Just like he has changed his guitar work on Gold Dust Woman this tour, I think he has played with the guitar work for the other songs too. Not because he loves them, but because he's looking for ways to bring something new to them -- which is what he did with the acoustic version of Gypsy for AHI.

Which is what makes Stephanie and SOTM so exciting. It suggests to me that FM is/was thinking of doing those songs live.

Michele

[grace_face]

Ok, cool. Half an hour support act is a-ok with me. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THEM!!!! This time next week we’ll be leaving our hotel room in Brisbane…the day after the show…probably very deflated but hopefully extremely happy.

[vivfox]

On Monday night I saw Fleetwood Mac live at the Acer Arena, and… wow. Mick Fleetwood and John McVie are just a fantastic rhythm section, and Fleetwood’s drum solo was absolutely captivating.

Meanwhile, Stevie Nicks’ voice, beauty and ethereal majesty continue to captivate even now. “Gold Dust Woman” is certainly a highlight in that regard.

But if you’re looking for a guitarist who is both unique and totally in-control of his instrument, you can’t go past Lindsey Buckingham. He knows when to hold back and when to let loose, and those solos (particularly on “I’m So Afraid”) are both raw, powerful and stunning to behold. Unbelievable.

Obviously Christine McVie’s songs were never going to be a big feature of the show, and her presence is missed on “Say You Love Me” and, to a lesser extent, on “Don’t Stop” as well, but putting that aside, the setlist was just totally satisfying. With tracks like “I Know I’m Not Wrong”, “Silver Springs” and “Oh Well” getting a look-in, even relatively obscure songs were able to get their moment to shine.

Will there be a new album? One can only hope. In the meantime, the “Unleashed” tour is enough to satisfy even the most anal of hardcore fans.

http://www.thewhimwham.com/2009/12/10/fleetwood-mac/

[LiamMcConville]

Does anyone have clear shots of Stevie's new coat & the boots? :)

[vivfox]

Loyal fans ignore the cracks in heritage rock
Bernard Zuel
December 10, 2009


THIS is not meant to be a story about change. Things don't change in a hurry, if at all, in what the Americans call heritage rock. As in, solid as a rock. As in, preserved just as it was when we first saw it rock.

This of course is hardly going to cause complaints in an audience who have come for the security and comfort of the familiar: if they wanted new songs, they would buy a new album by some new artist. And what's an MP3 anyway?

The structure of this tour is much the same as five years ago: the songs - the hits, naturally, with one song each from a Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks solo album; the solo spots (Buckingham alone for Big Love; Buckingham and Nicks duet for the excellent Landslide); and the solos (Buckingham, as often as possible; John McVie briefly and Mick Fleetwood once).

There were also the absences. Without Christine McVie's songs this show is diminished and let's not get started on the wiped-from-history pre-1975 versions of Fleetwood Mac. And the additions (the multiple extra voices and instruments augmenting the remaining parts of the ''classic'' line-up).

But there were some changes worth noting and not just the fact that Mick Fleetwood's banal drum solo, complete with gibbering, was kept to less than 10 minutes (oh hallelujah!). Or that apart from occasional great moments such as Second Hand News and the set-closing Go Your Own Way, tempos and energy levels were frustratingly half a pace off, deadening songs such as Storms.

First, while Nicks's voice is in even poorer state than five years ago - the top range is long gone, the middle range is wobbly and songs such as Rhiannon can never recover - and her movements more stiff and limited, she seemed much more engaged with the songs, the audience and her bandmates this time.

On the other hand, a self-satisfied Buckingham was even more over the top, balancing his evident status as the healthiest and most capable musician in the band with a tendency to mug furiously and ridiculously. Perhaps unwittingly his voice was considerably louder than anyone else's in the mix so that when he and Nicks sang together her voice disappeared.

Not that the audience, wildly applauding anything and everything and offering standing ovations freely, minded. That's another thing which never changes.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/loyal-fans-ignore-the-cracks-in-heritage-rock/2009/12/09/1260034299929.html

[LiamMcConville]

:eek:

this may be the most beautiful pic EVER...i may have to steal it


You mean, the most beautiful picture ever taken of Mama Cass post-mortem?

[Lindsfan]

Chris_Sydney: WOW! Those are such great photos...REALLY nice job. The first 2 of Stevie are just gorgeous. Stunning. The close up of Mick is fantastic ( he'd probably like a copy! ). Nice to see you got some of John too. But my favorites are the two B&W Lindsey shots. Mmmm. HOT!! And the "I'm So Afraid" shot too. THANKS for sharing : )

Oh, and nice you got to enjoy the evening with your dad. Very cool.

[michelej1]

On the other hand, a self-satisfied Buckingham was even more over the top, balancing his evident status as the healthiest and most capable musician in the band with a tendency to mug furiously and ridiculously.

It cracks me up that they said Lindsey was the healthiest member of the band. Has it come to this? Are our guys so old that they have to be ranked according to their physical status?

Next tour, they will mention which band member still has their own teeth.

Michele

[michelej1]

But if you’re looking for a guitarist who is both unique and totally in-control of his instrument, you can’t go past Lindsey Buckingham. He knows when to hold back and when to let loose

Some people don't agree that Lindsey knows when to hold back.

Michele

[StreetAngel86]

You mean, the most beautiful picture ever taken of Mama Cass post-mortem?

er...mate uve got the wrong band
this is Mama Nicks
and if post mortem is post Street Angel...then yes, yes it is what i mean...performing wise not just in regular life :p

[Amlyn]

I found these on youtube this morning. Just a short snippet of Stevie and Lindsey walking out before SS and then about a minute of SS, but you can see the white fur thing that we heard Stevie was wearing. Even looks like Lindsey says something to her about it in the first video.

Thanks to whoever posted these. :)

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[MacMan]

That fur thing doesn't look like anything more than something wrapped and tied around her neck... Here's a photo:

http://picasaweb.google.ca/ScottandAnni/FleetwoodMacConcertInTheHunterValley#5412042300552712610

[BellaDonna93]

So, I'll say something to you Chris_Sydney:

"I think you are a really, REALLY great photographer and these photos ARE SOME OF THE BEST STEVIE CONCERT PHOTOS TAKEN IN YEARS...So, with that being said, I want to thank you for showing us your shoots...I LOOOOVVEEE them!!!!!"

Love,
/Hanna :D

[wheart]

So, I'll say something to you Chris_Sydney:

"I think you are a really, REALLY great photographer and these photos ARE SOME OF THE BEST STEVIE CONCERT PHOTOS TAKEN IN YEARS...So, with that being said, I want to thank you for showing us your shoots...I LOOOOVVEEE them!!!!!"

Love,
/Hanna :D

I whole heartedly second that!! they are stunning...I gasped when I first saw them!! Beautiful job!!

[wheart]

That fur thing doesn't look like anything more than something wrapped and tied around her neck... Here's a photo:

http://picasaweb.google.ca/ScottandAnni/FleetwoodMacConcertInTheHunterValley#5412042300552712610

It's odd to say the least...along the same vien as those arm coverings/gloves she's been preoccupied with on this tour.

[michelej1]

I found these on youtube this morning. Just a short snippet of Stevie and Lindsey walking out before SS and then about a minute of SS, but you can see the white fur thing that we heard Stevie was wearing. Even looks like Lindsey says something to her about it in the first video.



Oh, that's really cute the way he keeps pointing at her while talking. Either he liked her fur collar or her necklace:nod:. Michele

[StreetAngel86]

That fur thing doesn't look like anything more than something wrapped and tied around her neck... Here's a photo:

http://picasaweb.google.ca/ScottandAnni/FleetwoodMacConcertInTheHunterValley#5412042300552712610


:eek: WTF is that... it's not really a shawl and it's not a scarf
it's like a velcro collar
actually it looks like my cat's tail... :lol:

i love John's expression in that pic
and Stevie does look cute tho :wavey:

[silvasprings]

I was at the Monday night show at acer arena, it was my first time seeing the Mac as well as my first true concert,

It was probably one of the best night of my life, since then i've been pretty bummed out that i couldn't go see them again and again and again etc etc

I dragged my mum along with me because nobody else in my family can deal with my crazy obsession and there was no way i could convince my girlfriend to come with me.

The show was totally amazing, my mum and i where dancing for the best part of the set, i noticed alot of other people around us where really boring and just sat there, the guy next to me in particular had his arms crossed the whole time except to give the occasional half hearted clap.

There was a mix issue as many other people have said, either Lindsey was purposely singing louder than Stevie, or her mic volume needed a serious turn up, but it was still awesome.

We where seated in the 35th row which wasn't really that great but where the best tickets at the time that i was able to get, We still snuck up as close to the stage as we could during the encores.

Gold Dust Woman by far was one of stevie's best of the night, i loved how when she wailed "black widow" towards the end she streaked her red nails down her face, it gave me chills it was so eery, i wish i had gotten a photo of that.

After all the encores where finished, i was screaming my head off trying to draw some attention to my self, i was the tallest person for about a five metre radius being six foot 2 and i yelled out to stevie while i was waving, she looked right back at me and waved and although she may have been waving at everyone, i seriously claim that wave as my own and no-one can tell me any different.

I really hope that there is another album in the works, even if it's just an EP or something.

Sorry this is so long i just had to get it out.

To not see Fleetwood Mac on this tour is to any fan a high injustice.

[ragrsrocalot]

^^Good for you. So glad you had a great Mac/Stevie experience.

[michelej1]

I was at the Monday night show at acer arena, it was my first time seeing the Mac as well as my first true concert,

It was probably one of the best night of my life, since then i've been pretty bummed out that i couldn't go see them again and again and again etc etc

I dragged my mum along with me because nobody else in my family can deal with my crazy obsession and there was no way i could convince my girlfriend to come with me.



Sounds like your mom had a wonderful time too. Maybe she will join you in your "obsession" from now on.

Thanks for the great review.

Michele

[HejiraNYC]

:eek: WTF is that... it's not really a shawl and it's not a scarf
it's like a velcro collar
actually it looks like my cat's tail... :lol:

i love John's expression in that pic
and Stevie does look cute tho :wavey:

My first reaction: fuzzy toilet seat.

[StreetAngel86]

My first reaction: fuzzy toilet seat.

maybe that's what lindsey was trying to indicate with his gestures to her
"Yo, come see me after the show...imma need that lil fluffer to warm up...you know what it's like being in foreign bathrooms..."



:lol:

[michelej1]

maybe that's what lindsey was trying to indicate with his gestures to her
"Yo, come see me after the show...imma need that lil fluffer to warm up...you know what it's like being in foreign bathrooms..."

:lol:

Please, I hope not. I don't want her crying to Jim Ladd about how Lindsey (Mr. Buckingham) disparaged her muff.

Michele

[silvasprings]

^^Good for you. So glad you had a great Mac/Stevie experience.

Thanks, i only wish i'd had better seats; there had better be another album and tour so i can be front and center :lol:

Sounds like your mom had a wonderful time too. Maybe she will join you in your "obsession" from now on.

Thanks for the great review.

Michele

Oh, i highly doubt it...

She thinks fleetwood mac are "too middle of the road"; she had also had a fair few trips to the bar :lol: so thats why she was enjoying herself!

Thanks for taking the time to read my ramble.

[CADreaming]

Please, I hope not. I don't want her crying to Jim Ladd about how Lindsey (Mr. Buckingham) disparaged her muff.

Michele

:lol::lol::lol:

I think he said, "meow"...

[StreetAngel86]

Please, I hope not. I don't want her crying to Jim Ladd about how Lindsey (Mr. Buckingham) disparaged her muff.

Michele

:eek:

I would pay a lot to hear LADYLIKE Stevie utter those words... "disparaged my muff" :laugh:

[chain2destiny]

Click here to find 21 photos from December 7,2009 at Acer Arena

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/bZkS86aHKKN/Fleetwood+Mac+Play+Sydney

I love the photos from EnchantedKiwi (Post #13)/Chris Sydney (Post#41) and zimbio (the web site above). They are all fantastic!! :nod:

But take a look, what the professionals at Getty Images, what they have to offer from the Sydney Concert. :o

Pretty much the middle of the road photos, what you reckon, Ledgers??

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/94103199

OR

http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&family=editorial&p=Fleetwood%20Mac&assetType=image&ep=3

[Janis_no1]

Oh, I also took my camera on Monday night and am glad I did as I ended up with some great shots. I tried to only take a handful of photos for each song as I wanted to engage with the live experience as much as possible. (I’m a Drama teacher, so I’m conditioned to consider a live event as an exchange between performer and audience, and I’ve always thought it must be strange for a singer to be singing their guts out and see people in the audience more concerned with clicking their digital cameras! I’ve also been to gigs where I’ve been guilty of being more concerned with my photography than watching the performance and it’s difficult to come away with a real sense of having experienced something magical). Anyway, these are just a selection of the best ones. Hope you guys enjoy them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/Chris_Sydney/P1110932.jpg
Rhiannon

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Great photo's... do tell, what camera were you using?

[grace_face]

I'm hoping to get some good pics with my camera when I'm there on 16 Dec. WOO! :blob1::blob2:

[Sahara]

This is a long shot but ... I met a lady called Vicki at the Dublin shows and I've been trying to get in touch with her since ... I think I took down her email address wrong! :( She was with an American friend called Marlene and was from somewhere in Australia, I think Sydney. She's got short blonde hair and wears a white flower on her wrist to every Mac concert.

Did anyone meet her? Just want to get back in touch with her to thank her for being awesome fun! :wavey:

[HejiraNYC]

This is a long shot but ... I met a lady called Vicki at the Dublin shows and I've been trying to get in touch with her since ... I think I took down her email address wrong! :( She was with an American friend called Marlene and was from somewhere in Australia, I think Sydney. She's got short blonde hair and wears a white flower on her wrist to every Mac concert.

Did anyone meet her? Just want to get back in touch with her to thank her for being awesome fun! :wavey:

I met she and marlene at the second London show. I didn't get her addy, but I know someone who can reach marlene...

[StreetAngel86]

Vicki posts...or used to post here
i don't think Marlene is a ledgie

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I met she and marlene at the second London show. I didn't get her addy, but I know someone who can reach marlene...

ARe these the 2 ladies that went to virtually all the UK shows (and a lot of the Europe ones too I think)

[valhallaqueen]

ARe these the 2 ladies that went to virtually all the UK shows (and a lot of the Europe ones too I think)

I have emailed Vicki and let her know that you are looking for her, I have also sent Marlene a text.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I have emailed Vicki and let her know that you are looking for her, I have also sent Marlene a text.

It wasn't me who originally asked. But I was curious to know if it was the same ladies I spoke to at a few of the shows

[Sahara]

ARe these the 2 ladies that went to virtually all the UK shows (and a lot of the Europe ones too I think)
They were in Dublin, London and Paris for sure, so I imagine they went all over the place! Wish I could have squeezed into their suitcase, what a blast that must have been!

You guys are all great -- thanks so much for your help. Hope she doesn't take it the wrong way that I've sent out a search party! :p I just want her to know that I really appreciated her good grace and company. My email under my Ledge profile is lambeka (at) tcd (dot) ie. I'm also at kathryn (dot) lambe (at) gmail (dot) com.

Again, thank you. I love this board. :xoxo:

[gold_dustgypsy]

:wavey: Hi Sahara! and all the ones I met on tour in the UK and Ireland. This is Vicki - just got back home to Australia today! I got valhalaqueen's email. I am on my daughter Lucy's account here. Sahara I have emailed you directly - go to gmail! Vicki :angel:

[Chris_Sydney]

Great photo's... do tell, what camera were you using?

Hi Janis,

I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1. Great little camera!


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[vivfox]

Stevie Nicks is a witch.
By sarahfloss


So I got to see Fleetwood Mac for free, from the comfort of a private box, with thanks to my mother. The company she works for owns a private box at Acer Arena, and sometimes get free tickets. Rock on, gold dust woman!

Fleetwood Mac to a person of my generation is just one of those bands that has always been there. A staple of every classic rock radio station, movie soundtrack and advertising campaign, their extensive back catalogue of songs has meant that they’re never far from the public consciousness.

Listening to them live, you’re constantly thinking “Oh yeah. They did that song too.” Boy howdy, do they know how to rock, but I suppose they have been doing it for a long time. Mick Fleetwood is a cheeky scamp, Lindsey Buckingham is a maestro, and Stevie Nicks is a witch.

A new twitter friend who was also at the concert commented that she had the impression John McVie could fit inside Mick Fleetwood like babushka dolls.

Now, when I say Stevie is a witch, don’t misinterpret that as a bad thing. To me the image of a witch is a strong, powerful, magical woman, and Stevie Nicks may well be the High Priestess, next to Kate Bush. She’s utterly captivating onstage, and has a rotating selection of scarves and shawls that she floats around in. She’s also a big fan of air drumming.

http://sarahfloss.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/stevie-nicks-is-a-witch/