UK Ledgies...

[poetinmyheart]

A month today until Lindsey is live in London. Sooner than that for all the other UK dates. Exciting times ahead!!! :blob1::woohoo::blob2:

Just thought I'd share my excitement. I was bouncing around the house this morning. No one in my household gets my excitement, but I'm sure you all will!

Let the countdown begin.....

[crazydivaz89]

29 days until i go to Southampton for Lindseys concert. I'm too excited.

[Silver Springs]

20 days until I see him in Manchester! And 22 until I meet him in Leeds :D :D :D :D

[elle]

20 days until I see him in Manchester! And 22 until I meet him in Leeds :D :D :D :D

looking forward to your detailed reports from these (plus from everybody else in UK / Ire). Leeds is also the only one that is GA / standing audience, right?

[beccamorrisfift]

I'm so excited for Manchester, first LB show, can't wait! :blob1:

[Edgeof27]

Don't hesitate.

Go to the front of the stage.

That's what Lindsey wants.

Local Security may think different but they are wrong.

[poetinmyheart]

Don't hesitate.

Go to the front of the stage.

That's what Lindsey wants.

Local Security may think different but they are wrong.

You don't have to tell me twice. I am making it my mission! :laugh:

[Morgana]

Don't hesitate.

Go to the front of the stage.

That's what Lindsey wants.

Local Security may think different but they are wrong.

I didn't go up at first because I didn't know but when I realized security wasn't doing anything we went up......time of my life! Don't miss out! :]

[gfd1963]

Don't hesitate.

Go to the front of the stage.

That's what Lindsey wants.

Local Security may think different but they are wrong.


23 days to Gateshead for me. The seats there are so close to the stage only the front row gets to stand there - luckily that will include me. :D
Lovely low waist level stage as well. Still keeping fingers crossed I can make it to Leeds.

Gill.

[Dodfather]

22 days until Edinburgh!

[McTrouble]

A month today until Lindsey is live in London. Sooner than that for all the other UK dates. Exciting times ahead!!! :blob1::woohoo::blob2:

Just thought I'd share my excitement. I was bouncing around the house this morning. No one in my household gets my excitement, but I'm sure you all will!

Let the countdown begin.....

No, not getting it, can't stand the guy! :rolleyes:;):D

[McTrouble]

23 days to Gateshead for me. The seats there are so close to the stage only the front row gets to stand there - luckily that will include me. :D
Lovely low waist level stage as well. Still keeping fingers crossed I can make it to Leeds.
Gill.

Hope you can make it to Leeds, Gill - be great to see you there if poss! :wavey:

[gfd1963]

Hope you can make it to Leeds, Gill - be great to see you there if poss! :wavey:

I'm trying, Viv. Only looks about 50:50 at the moment though but at least that's better than no chance at all. :nod:

Gill.

[gfd1963]

No, not getting it, can't stand the guy! :rolleyes:;):D

Ha ha ha. This has made my day! :lol:

Gill.

[daniellaaarisen]

20 days until I see him in Manchester! And 22 until I meet him in Leeds :D :D :D :D

I was thinking about doing the meet and greet in Leeds... might see you there!

[daniellaaarisen]

Alright Bee, definitely doing Leeds. Not the meet and greet (couldn't justify the expense at the end of the day) but I'm planning on getting there EARLY so I can be in the front. I'm wondering when I should get there if I really want to be in the very front of the line?

[erwk05]

are there any ledgies attending Birmingham?

[Dodfather]

Anyone going to Edinburgh?

[elle]

are there any ledgies attending Birmingham?

are you going?!

[shackin'up]

It'll be Southampton and London for me....

:blob2:

[poetinmyheart]

I'm going to London. Wanted to go to Southampton too, as that's where I went to university. My grad ball was held at the Guildhall - oh the memories!
I haven't been back since I graduated a few years ago. Sadly I can't attend both due to work commitments. I'd follow Lindsey around the UK if I could :laugh:

[Peestie]

Belfast, Southampton and London for me. :D

Gerald, I'll have to organise to meet you in either Southampton or London!

[Edgeof27]

It's amazing how respecful the front row/at the stage fans have been,

no reports of inappropriate touching, grabbing, or interferance, considering the close proximity to Lindsey,

amazing,

hopefully the UK tour is as accessible for the true fans "back home",

:blob2::wavey::blob1::]:blob1::wavey::blob2:

[elle]

It's amazing how respecful the front row/at the stage fans have been,

no reports of inappropriate touching, grabbing, or interferance, considering the close proximity to Lindsey,

amazing,

hopefully the UK tour is as accessible for the true fans "back home",
:blob2

i agree that lindseyfans are mostly really respectful. that said - did you watch some of those vids from Lindsfan's playlist? she has specifically marked groping parts :D :laugh: - but as long as that doesn't interfere with his playing and stage movement everybody involved seems to be still respectful enough and all around happy. :cool: nobody tried to pull him in the audience or anything:thumbsup:

[Edgeof27]

i agree that lindseyfans are mostly really respectful. that said - did you watch some of those vids from Lindsfan's playlist? she has specifically marked groping parts :D :laugh: - but as long as that doesn't interfere with his playing and stage movement everybody involved seems to be still respectful enough and all around happy. :cool: nobody tried to pull him in the audience or anything:thumbsup:

Yeah,

lots of contact / touching,

but no real negative interferance, &, no pulling into the crowd,

One silly person on-stage, but really, 40 shows, &, no "trouble"

:blob2::]:wavey::wavey::]:blob2:

[Cammie]

Thanks for the insight about interfacing and trying to just touch our Guitar Hero! :cool: Why couldn't an athletically inclined Lindsey Fanatical take a running leap on stage and do what I
want to :xoxo: Lindsey for the stay at home Lindsey Lovers! He might be skinny but his gorgeousness sure does turn me on !;)

Yeah,

lots of contact / touching,

but no real negative interferance, &, no pulling into the crowd,

One silly person on-stage, but really, 40 shows, &, no "trouble"

:blob2::]:wavey::wavey::]:blob2:

[Edgeof27]

That's not Cool at all.

Just spoils the situation for everyone.

Don't do it.

[poetinmyheart]

It's DECEMBER!!!! Not long now guys :thumbsup:

[beccamorrisfift]

It's DECEMBER!!!! Not long now guys :thumbsup:

9 DAYS TILL SALFORD!
AHHHHHH !! I CAN'T WAIT! :blob1:

[McTrouble]

Mine and Bee's tickets, laminates, and instructions plopped through my letterbox yesterday and I am so excited I don't know what to do with myself!!! :]:]

The M&G laminates are really cool - the Seeds We Sow photo, a great souvenir to keep for ever and ever and ever and ever........

The Meet & Greet itself in Leeds is after the show which is FANTASTIC - it means the excitement will be building and building throughout the show with the best bit still to come!!! :blob1:

Hmmm......I wonder if Lindsey will get showered or if we get to meet him in all his SWEATY glory?????

I wouldn't mind tightly hugging a soaking wet and dripping LB!!! ;):rolleyes::D

[poetinmyheart]

I wouldn't mind tightly hugging a soaking wet and dripping LB!!! ;):rolleyes::D

Hahaha.

Am jealous. I want to go to the meet and greet so badly! Although I would definitely turn into a complete crazy person and scare him away. When I met Stevie in June it was just embarassing. Could barely form a coherent sentence. You will need to give us a full report. Are photos allowed?

[McTrouble]

Hahaha.

Am jealous. I want to go to the meet and greet so badly! Although I would definitely turn into a complete crazy person and scare him away. When I met Stevie in June it was just embarassing. Could barely form a coherent sentence. You will need to give us a full report. Are photos allowed?

:lol: Well, that's what we're expecting - complete drivel issuing forth resulting in total embarrassment!!!

I believe that the Lindsey+Fan photo is taken with one's own camera by the VIP Hostess. Don't know if we'll be allowed to just snap away as we want!

[beccamorrisfift]

http://lindseybuckingham.com/news/53391

DEVASTATED. All shows postponed.

Hope whoever it is gets well ASAP. :distress:

[nodmod]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! :distress::distress:

[gfd1963]

http://lindseybuckingham.com/news/53391

DEVASTATED. All shows postponed.

Hope whoever it is gets well ASAP. :distress:

Gutted. Get well soon Neil or Brett??? Hope we don't have to wait too long.

Gill.

[beccamorrisfift]

Gutted. Get well soon Neil or Brett??? Hope we don't have to wait too long.

Gill.

I heard through the Twitter grapevine that Neale is the one that's hurt, poor bloke. :distress:

[gfd1963]

I heard through the Twitter grapevine that Neale is the one that's hurt, poor bloke. :distress:

Poor man. Hope he's ok. I guess we are looking at new year dates now. I'm anxious as I have a break away planned and hope the rescheduled dates don't coincide. :(

Gill.

[beccamorrisfift]

Poor man. Hope he's ok. I guess we are looking at new year dates now. I'm anxious as I have a break away planned and hope the rescheduled dates don't coincide. :(

Gill.

I have a ton of exams that run over time in Jan so it will be difficult to get up there on time, I did have a French mock as well that was meant for the 9th same day as the Salford show.
Guess I don't have to worry about that anymore.

[Sahara]

Impossible to know when the dates might be rescheduled ... I'm praying they won't coincide with college stuff as I'm in my final year.

No words for how disappointed I am, for me and everyone else who was so looking forward to welcoming the boys over. Just feel like the rug's been pulled from under me. :distress: Sending prayers to Neale / Brett for a speedy recovery.

[Peestie]

Oh fup sake... So that's money down the drain for flights. I'm glad I hadn't booked accommodation. I hope it doesn't coincide with anything important that I've got planned for early in the year.

EDIT: And of course, get well soon to the injured party! I think it says a lot about how close they are as a band that they didn't just decide to try and replace him for the dates they're doing to try and go on.

[beccamorrisfift]

It's awful - I hate being in limbo. I hope they don't make us wait too long before the announcement. :distress:

Gill.

I think it all depends on how soon our buddy Neale is gonna be on the mend, I really hope he gets well soon though, he's great. :)

[gfd1963]

Does anyone know if it is standard procedure that refunds are offered if a concert is rescheduled or only if they are cancelled totally.:confused:

Gill.

[michelej1]

I'm sorry you guys. I was really looking forward to your reports and reviews.

I guess the "good" news is that they are saying it is because of injury and we don't have to be concerned that poor ticket sales will prevent rescheduling.

Hope everyone who planned to go can make the new dates without too much inconvenience.

Michele

[Madness Fades]

Really hope he's okay. I was really looking forward to the 15th and 16th.
Get well soon Man...
Great news that the tickets will be honoured too.

[poetinmyheart]

Obviously hoping for a speedy recovery, but man I was so looking forward to this over my Christmas break. Am disappointed.

[Lindsfan]

Oh fup sake... So that's money down the drain for flights. I'm glad I hadn't booked accommodation. I hope it doesn't coincide with anything important that I've got planned for early in the year.

EDIT: And of course, get well soon to the injured party! I think it says a lot about how close they are as a band that they didn't just decide to try and replace him for the dates they're doing to try and go on.

Yes, it does. They're like a family. They're a band...not just his back-up guys. I feel for you guys big time, but I can't imagine them using a replacement...nor would I want them too.

[Sahara]

I think it all depends on how soon our buddy Neale is gonna be on the mend, I really hope he gets well soon though, he's great. :)
In most cases they'll let you hang on to your tickets until the show is rescheduled, and at that point you can keep them or request a refund. If it's cancelled altogether, then you get a refund.

[Lindsfan]

Impossible to know when the dates might be rescheduled ... I'm praying they won't coincide with college stuff as I'm in my final year.

No words for how disappointed I am, for me and everyone else who was so looking forward to welcoming the boys over. Just feel like the rug's been pulled from under me. :distress: Sending prayers to Neale / Brett for a speedy recovery.

True, though Lindsey's site says he "severely injured his back". So, I wouldn't count on a re-schedule until at least February. :(

[Silver Springs]

True, though Lindsey's site says he "severely injured his back". So, I wouldn't count on a re-schedule until at least February. :(

By February it'll be "We're sorry to announce that the UK tour has been shelved". Of course it will be. My luck dictates so.

[Sahara]

By February it'll be "We're sorry to announce that the UK tour has been shelved". Of course it will be. My luck dictates so.
Let's hope not, Bee. Shows get postponed all the time and not cancelled ... I'm sure they've already sunk plenty of money into this tour and won't just want to cut their losses. From what I understand, Lindsey has no pressing engagements with the Mac next year, so there's time. Gotta have faith ... :o

[elle]

Shows get postponed all the time and not cancelled ... I'm sure they've already sunk plenty of money into this tour and won't just want to cut their losses.

so sorry everybody in the UK and Ireland for all the disappointment, ruined plans and money lost on travel and hotels. i can't even begin to tell you how bad i feel for you. i'm sure decision to reschedule such big trip was not lightly made. i really hope Neale gets better soon and that he is able to fully recuperate.

just a question for people claiming LB should've found a replacement for an integral member of his band:
if e.g., Mick Fleetwood got sick in the middle of an FM tour would you be calling for the Mac to still continue touring without him instead of reschedule? after all, there are at least two drummers who know and perform his parts of FM songs with SN's and LB's respective bands.

[elle]

just checked her fb, she's on the flight from Australia to the UK to see Birmigham show right now :distress: :distress:

[McTrouble]

just checked her fb, she's on the flight from Australia to the UK to see Birmigham show right now :distress: :distress:

Oh poor Del! Was just feeling so angry and sorry for myself when I read this post and it put things more into perspective. All the way from Australia for nothing - I'm so sorry Del! :xoxo:

[poetinmyheart]

I was hoping today I would wake up and things would have changed - the announcement would have been retracted / a miracle recovery been had. No such luck. Sad times.

I'm assuming venues will begin to contact ticket holders. Some people won't be aware yet I imagine.

[Silver Springs]

I was hoping today I would wake up and things would have changed - the announcement would have been retracted / a miracle recovery been had. No such luck. Sad times.

I'm assuming venues will begin to contact ticket holders. Some people won't be aware yet I imagine.

I had the same hope, unfortunately.

I don't think that's going to happen. Viv's been trying to get a hold of LiveNation all morning and she can't get through. It just rings off :s

[poetinmyheart]

I had the same hope, unfortunately.

I don't think that's going to happen. Viv's been trying to get a hold of LiveNation all morning and she can't get through. It just rings off :s

I just tried to book tickets on Ticketmaster for the Palladium and could no problem (all be it right at the top / back.) They really should pull it off their site for the time being.

[Silver Springs]

I just tried to book tickets on Ticketmaster for the Palladium and could no problem (all be it right at the top / back.) They really should pull it off their site for the time being.

Honey, we both know that Ticketmaster are not the authority on trustworthy and astute business practice, lol. They'll announce the postponements the day before Salford, no doubt.

[poetinmyheart]

Honey, we both know that Ticketmaster are not the authority on trustworthy and astute business practice, lol. They'll announce the postponements the day before Salford, no doubt.

See it's things like this that make me so mad. Obviously it's not Lindsey's fault that the tour has to be postponed, and I love the fact that he is loyal to his band mates and isn't going to bring in a replacement (as much as last night I kinda wished he was going to.) But people make travel plans, book hotels etc. The word really needs to be put out there and not just announced on his official website. I realise that I'm ranting and the news was only released yesterday, but people need to be made aware.

Rant over...and breathe!

[Silver Springs]

See it's things like this that make me so mad. Obviously it's not Lindsey's fault that the tour has to be postponed, and I love the fact that he is loyal to his band mates and isn't going to bring in a replacement (as much as last night I kinda wished he was going to.) But people make travel plans, book hotels etc. The word really needs to be put out there and not just announced on his official website. I realise that I'm ranting and the news was only released yesterday, but people need to be made aware.

Rant over...and breathe!

I understand what you mean. I know it was a sudden thing for the tour to be cancelled, but even still it's put people out a huge amount. People have come from other countries to watch the shows. I'm out because of travel expenses and preparations I'd made for the shows Uni wise. Luckily one of the hotels wasn't paid for yet and the other we were granted a refund. Others haven't been so lucky. I think my heart took most of the damage in my case, really :s

-Bee-

[poetinmyheart]

I understand what you mean. I know it was a sudden thing for the tour to be cancelled, but even still it's put people out a huge amount. People have come from other countries to watch the shows. I'm out because of travel expenses and preparations I'd made for the shows Uni wise. Luckily one of the hotels wasn't paid for yet and the other we were granted a refund. Others haven't been so lucky. I think my heart took most of the damage in my case, really :s

-Bee-

This is the same for me. I'm lucky, I can be at the Palladium within half an hour so I won't be out of pocket at all. My tiny concern is the rescheduled dates - I am praying they don't clash with anything that I am unable to get out of. That's small potatoes compared to the people who were planning to fly in from other countries.

[gfd1963]

See it's things like this that make me so mad. Obviously it's not Lindsey's fault that the tour has to be postponed, and I love the fact that he is loyal to his band mates and isn't going to bring in a replacement (as much as last night I kinda wished he was going to.) But people make travel plans, book hotels etc. The word really needs to be put out there and not just announced on his official website. I realise that I'm ranting and the news was only released yesterday, but people need to be made aware.Rant over...and breathe!

I agree. I spoke to the Gateshed venue last night and they knew absolutely nothing about any postponement and are still selling tickets this morning.

Gill.

[poetinmyheart]

^ Yeah it looks like the word hasn't made it to the venues!

It's funny, it must have been playing on my mind last night - I had a dream that this was all in fact a mistake and someone had simply hacked into Lindsey's official website and posted it as a joke!

[gfd1963]

^ Yeah it looks like the word hasn't made it to the venues!

It's funny, it must have been playing on my mind last night - I had a dream that this was all in fact a mistake and someone had simply hacked into Lindsey's official website and posted it as a joke!

If only!!!!:)

Gill.

[gfd1963]

This is the same for me. I'm lucky, I can be at the Palladium within half an hour so I won't be out of pocket at all. My tiny concern is the rescheduled dates - I am praying they don't clash with anything that I am unable to get out of. That's small potatoes compared to the people who were planning to fly in from other countries.

Same for me. It's only half an hour to Gateshead for me. I have a break away in Feb but that can be reorganised without much financial loss if need be. I feel so sorry for people who have lost out financially - the disappointment and inconvenience must be overwhelming.

Here's hoping to a speedy rescheduling and that we can all make the dates. :nod:

[erwk05]

Oh poor Del! Was just feeling so angry and sorry for myself when I read this post and it put things more into perspective. All the way from Australia for nothing - I'm so sorry Del! :xoxo:

JUST LANDED WHAT CRAPPY NEWS (THANKS ELLE)
IM HOPING I CAN GET REFUND BUT IM NOT HOPEFUL! :mad:

[poetinmyheart]

JUST LANDED WHAT CRAPPY NEWS (THANKS ELLE)
IM HOPING I CAN GET REFUND BUT IM NOT HOPEFUL! :mad:

God I really feel for you :distress:

[McTrouble]

Del, again I am so sorry - you're the one I am really feeling for right now!!!

By the way folks - I AM BLADDERED!!!!!!! :o

But it's not making me feel any better! :distress::distress:

[poetinmyheart]

By the way folks - I AM BLADDERED!!!!!!! :o

But it's not making me feel any better! :distress::distress:

Haha, by the end of this evening I will be the same. Am off out for an evening of Xmas excess - I plan to eat and drink far too much. Hoping it would dull the pain!

[beccamorrisfift]

Del, again I am so sorry - you're the one I am really feeling for right now!!!

By the way folks - I AM BLADDERED!!!!!!! :o

But it's not making me feel any better! :distress::distress:

Haha, by the end of this evening I will be the same. Am off out for an evening of Xmas excess - I plan to eat and drink far too much. Hoping it would dull the pain!

LOL, I wish I was going out tonight to 'drown my sorrows' but I turned down a party to work tonight so I would have more than enough money for the Salford show :(

[McTrouble]

Haha, by the end of this evening I will be the same. Am off out for an evening of Xmas excess - I plan to eat and drink far too much. Hoping it would dull the pain!

Don't count on it! :distress:

But have a great evening anyway! :thumbsup:

[D.W-Suite]

Just as I was beginning to believe that he might actually show up in Ireland this happens... I'm really sceptical of him rescheduling anything....

[McTrouble]

Just as I was beginning to believe that he might actually show up in Ireland this happens... I'm really sceptical of him rescheduling anything....

Well, so am I but I am really trying to stay positive.

If he didn't re-schedule I don't know how I'd forgive him!!!

[gfd1963]

By the way folks - I AM BLADDERED!!!!!!! :o

But it's not making me feel any better! :distress::distress:

I'm just opening a lovely dry white at this very moment. It's probably won't make me feel much better but the least I can do is try. :)

I must say I find it really bizarre that the most venues are still selling tickets with no mention of a postponement. :(

Gill.

[McTrouble]

I'm just opening a lovely dry white at this very moment. It's probably won't make me feel much better but the least I can do is try. :)

I must say I find it really bizarre that the most venues are still selling tickets with no mention of a postponement. :(

Gill.

As usual, we are not getting enough info - and we'll probably be left dangling for days! :distress::mad:

[elle]

As usual, we are not getting enough info - and we'll probably be left dangling for days! :distress::mad:

Nickslive (and i, to much smaller extent) have been contacting venues and Live Nation UK (still selling tix like nothing happened) via FB and twitter to get them to finally transmit the info they've been given. you all can do the same...maybe if they get enough complaints they'll finally do it:nod:. i'm sure info is just sitting on somebody's desk/email inbox, etc.

[elle]

@ellellew
just VIP packages pulled, but they still did not post update about shows being postponed: http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/lindsey-buckingham-tickets?omq=lindsey%20bu @LiveNationUK #bureaucracy
2 hours ago

@Nickslive FLEETWOOD MAC NEWS
@mcd_productions Please make an announcement on the Lindsey Buckingham shows in Belfast and Dublin - R they Postponed? bit.ly/pzTp8i
2 hours ago

@ellellew
@LiveNationUK All Lindsey Buckingham UK/Ireland dates have been postponed according to lindseybuckingham.com/news/53391. Why is this not on your site?
2 hours ago

[gfd1963]

Nickslive (and i, to much smaller extent) have been contacting venues and Live Nation UK (still selling tix like nothing happened) via FB and twitter to get them to finally transmit the info they've been given. you all can do the same...maybe if they get enough complaints they'll finally do it:nod:. i'm sure info is just sitting on somebody's desk/email inbox, etc.

I told the Gateshead venue last night that I had heard about a postponement. They asked me where I heard it so I told them it was on Lindsey's site and that the Lowry, Salford had posted it too. They just said they had no news and are still selling tickets now.

Gill.

[elle]

I told the Gateshead venue last night that I had heard about a postponement. They asked me where I heard it so I told them it was on Lindsey's site and that the Lowry, Salford had posted it too. They just said they had no news and are still selling tickets now.

yeah the info must have not been transmitted from whoever received it to whoever is working sales. Nickslive told one of the venues via their FB page, and they replied they didn't know anything about it and blamed it on the promoter. 30 mins later they deleted their FB massage and just left the one from Nickslive.

but really, Live Nation UK is the place that should've pulled it.

[gfd1963]

yeah the info must have not been transmitted from whoever received it to whoever is working sales. Nickslive told one of the venues via their FB page, and they replied they didn't know anything about it and blamed it on the promoter. 30 mins later they deleted their FB massage and just left the one from Nickslive.

but really, Live Nation UK is the place that should've pulled it.

All this modern technology and wonderful ways to communicate yet so much confusion. :):confused:

Gill.

[elle]

All this modern technology and wonderful ways to communicate yet so much confusion. :):confused:


guess people using it at the other end are still people...:shrug:

i don't know, i'd say complaining here was a good start, now continue putting your bad mood into good use and complain to the venues, live nation, etc (you know - lemons and lemonade kind of thing:p).

after enough complaints maybe somebody will realize they need to let people know. not everybody buying tix reads the ledge or knows there is LB website. instead of venues continuing selling tix, you all should have already received emails from whoever sold you the tix saying shows will be postponed.

[gfd1963]

guess people using it at the other end are still people...:shrug:

i don't know, i'd say complaining here was a good start, now continue putting your bad mood into good use and complain to the venues, live nation, etc (you know - lemons and lemonade kind of thing:p).

after enough complaints maybe somebody will realize they need to let people know. not everybody buying tix reads the ledge or knows there is LB website. instead of venues continuing selling tix, you all should have already received emails from whoever sold you the tix saying shows will be postponed.

Agreed. I was told last night that if they heard anything they would be in touch immediately so as they are still selling tickets presumably they haven't heard or they haven't been able to find anything out. :shrug: I think I'll make another call.

Gill.

[poetinmyheart]

Don't count on it! :distress:

But have a great evening anyway! :thumbsup:

Thanks - I did! Am currently feeling no pain, although tomorrow morning will be a whole other story :laugh:

guess people using it at the other end are still people...:shrug:

i don't know, i'd say complaining here was a good start, now continue putting your bad mood into good use and complain to the venues, live nation, etc (you know - lemons and lemonade kind of thing:p).

after enough complaints maybe somebody will realize they need to let people know. not everybody buying tix reads the ledge or knows there is LB website. instead of venues continuing selling tix, you all should have already received emails from whoever sold you the tix saying shows will be postponed.

Exactly! This is my problem with this whole issue. Lots of people still have absolutely no idea. If I wasn't a member here I'd still be in the dark. I posted the news on tumblr and a few people messaged me about it - they couldn't believe it and were clueless until I posted.

[McTrouble]

Still nothing on Live Nation.

The Lowry's site is the only one saying it's postponed!

Do we think the lack of info is due to all this happening right on the weekend?

Hopefully, if this is the case, tomorrow will bring more news.

A ton of ticketholders probably don't even know about all this!

I am so so so :mad::mad::mad:

[poetinmyheart]

Still nothing on Live Nation.

The Lowry's site is the only one saying it's postponed!

Do we think the lack of info is due to all this happening right on the weekend?

Hopefully, if this is the case, tomorrow will bring more news.

A ton of ticketholders probably don't even know about all this!

I am so so so :mad::mad::mad:

Me too! And completely baffled - it's going to get to the point where people will be turning up at the venue.

[gfd1963]

I spoke to the Gateshead venue this morning. They, too, have heard rumours of a postponement (probably from when I phoned them on Friday evening). They said they are unable to speak to the relevant people to get further information until Monday morning.

Gill.

[McTrouble]

Wondered if UK Ledgies might like to email Live Nation with questions and demand an explanation.

Try this email address for them:-

[email protected]

My thinking was that if quite a lot of us bombarded them, they might pull their fingers out and give us some information!!!

[D.W-Suite]

Hmmm I'm not sure what's going on at this stage. You'd think he'd have contacted the venues before he cancelled?? Part of me is wondering if/hoping that the news on his site is just a hack.... There's no news of it anywhere else whatsoever....

[poetinmyheart]

Wondered if UK Ledgies might like to email Live Nation with questions and demand an explanation.

Try this email address for them:-

[email protected]

My thinking was that if quite a lot of us bombarded them, they might pull their fingers out and give us some information!!!

On it!

Hmmm I'm not sure what's going on at this stage. You'd think he'd have contacted the venues before he cancelled?? Part of me is wondering if/hoping that the news on his site is just a hack.... There's no news of it anywhere else whatsoever....

I dreamed it was a hack a few nights ago. Sadly I don't think that's the case, you'd think Lindsey's people would have got wind of that by now if it was.

[D.W-Suite]

I was thinking that, but if all the venues haven't bothered tryin to do a whole lot about it how would he know? Only 17 or so people have even retweeted it from his page anyway so it's not exactly big news.... I know I'm clutching at straws here, but still, I hope we find out properly by Monday evening. I have alot of money riding on this ticket.....

[poetinmyheart]

I was thinking that, but if all the venues haven't bothered tryin to do a whole lot about it how would he k how? Only 17 or so people have even retweeted it from his page anyway so it's not exactly big news.... I know I'm clutching at straws here, but still, I hope we find out properly by Monday evening. I have alot of money riding on this ticket.....

I would LOVE if this all turned out to be a hack.

When it was first announced that the Salford date was postponed; it looked for a brief moment like the later dates would go ahead, and they'd work it out so that they could play the venues they had to postpone later in the tour. It just seems so strange to me that only one venue seems to know what is going on. I think you're right though, I reckon we'll hear more tomorrow (you would think so anyway.)

[McTrouble]

This feels really weird - I feel like I'm living in The Twilight Zone at the moment!!!!!! Or a parallel universe!!!!!!

Let's hope Monday brings some definite news!

I certainly hope this is not a wind-up as I've cancelled hotels now so as not to incur charges!!!

WTF!!!!!:mad:

[beccamorrisfift]

I would LOVE if this all turned out to be a hack.

When it was first announced that the Salford date was postponed; it looked for a brief moment like the later dates would go ahead, and they'd work it out so that they could play the venues they had to postpone later in the tour. It just seems so strange to me that only one venue seems to know what is going on. I think you're right though, I reckon we'll hear more tomorrow (you would think so anyway.)

Someone could call the Salford Lowry and ask them how they found out? :shrug:

[Eugene]

I haven't read the whole thread, but the news is posted on Lindsey's website:

UK Tour Dates Postponed
DEC. 2 by User
Lindsey Buckingham unfortunately needs to postpone his upcoming UK shows as his guitarist has severely injured his back and is not able to presently perform. All tickets will be honored at the soon to be announced rescheduled dates.

[Dodfather]

I haven't read the whole thread, but the news is posted on Lindsey's website:

UK Tour Dates Postponed
DEC. 2 by User
Lindsey Buckingham unfortunately needs to postpone his upcoming UK shows as his guitarist has severely injured his back and is not able to presently perform. All tickets will be honored at the soon to be announced rescheduled dates.

AAAGHHH!! What's going on?? I've been away this weekend and have come back to this. Are the dates postponed or not? I'm going to to Edinburgh on the 12th. His first ever UK tour and this happens. It's very sad that someone has been inuured and I hope they get well soon and can play again.

However, the lack of communication between Lindsey's team and promoters shows no consideration at all for fans who have waited so long to see him. His first solo tour. I'm so upset.

[poetinmyheart]

AAAGHHH!! What's going on?? I've been away this weekend and have come back to this. Are the dates postponed or not? I'm going to to Edinburgh on the 12th. His first ever UK tour and this happens. It's very sad that someone has been inuured and I hope they get well soon and can play again.

However, the lack of communication between Lindsey's team and promoters shows no consideration at all for fans who have waited so long to see him. His first solo tour. I'm so upset.

What news to come back to! The ironic thing is we've known for a couple of days now and you still know just as much as we do - hardly anything! Serious lack of communication. We're hoping more light will be shed tomorrow.

[beccamorrisfift]

What news to come back to! The ironic thing is we've known for a couple of days now and you still know just as much as we do - hardly anything! Serious lack of communication. We're hoping more light will be shed tomorrow.

I'm thinking about calling the Salford people and asking them how they knew?

Maybe the venue's are pushing it as far as possible because when Salford was cancelled there was only a week left until the show was set to be on so maybe all the other venues are waiting until the last minute to either:
A) Sell as many tickets as possible.
or
B) Hope that Neale makes a miraculous recovery and the show can go on.
Either way they should have told people by now :shrug:

[Dodfather]

What news to come back to! The ironic thing is we've known for a couple of days now and you still know just as much as we do - hardly anything! Serious lack of communication. We're hoping more light will be shed tomorrow.

Yeah, that's what I mean. Postponements happen and can't be helped, but the way they are then handed - that can be controlled and should be done immediately. I don't mean 2 days later.. since the news broke on Friday the weekend is no excise. Saturday is a working day. Oh well, I'll see what Monday brings but I'll cancel my hotel Tuesday morning if I've heard nothing.

I'm clinging to the hope that the info on his site is wrong (a hack?) since it's not on Ticketmaster, Live Nation or any venue sites. See what tomorrow brings....

[elle]

I was thinking that, but if all the venues haven't bothered tryin to do a whole lot about it how would he know? Only 17 or so people have even retweeted it from his page anyway so it's not exactly big news.... I know I'm clutching at straws here, but still, I hope we find out properly by Monday evening. I have alot of money riding on this ticket.....

it's not a hack.

i assume the problem is that most people at venues who are supposed to transmit the info are not working weekends. although news was out early on Friday only one or two venues bothered to update information.

besides sloppiness of the venues and promoters who all seem to be basically saying most of their services are not working on the weekend so they don't care, what i find completely inexcusable is that Live Nation UK has not updated the info and they keep selling tickets. that would be one-stop shop that can inform people.

so - go McTrouble - that's fabulous idea!! :wavey: :wavey:

[Miranda24]

Hi Ledgies,

After reading all of your posts on here, FB, etc over the last couple of days, I've decided to post something myself. LB's page wasn't hacked, this isn't a joke and whatever travel arrangements you have made for these shows, I would cancel them now. Neale has been going through some serious trouble with his back on nearly the entire SWS tour, and is scheduled for surgery at the end of the month to take care of this issue. Thank you to all of you who have wished him well, and who have been compassionate and understanding of the circumstances. Lindsey's band members are not replaceable, they are his family and have become so over the decades. It's not as easy as calling someone else, rehearsing for a while and getting that same comfort level as the well-oiled machine that they already have. For those of you who haven't had kind things to say, please be reminded that several band members (from both camps) read this board. Let's all come together and accept the postponement, however disappointed we may be, and extend positive vibes to the guy who needs it. Thanks!

[Madness Fades]

Hi Ledgies,

After reading all of your posts on here, FB, etc over the last couple of days, I've decided to post something myself. LB's page wasn't hacked, this isn't a joke and whatever travel arrangements you have made for these shows, I would cancel them now. Neale has been going through some serious trouble with his back on nearly the entire SWS tour, and is scheduled for surgery at the end of the month to take care of this issue. Thank you to all of you who have wished him well, and who have been compassionate and understanding of the circumstances. Lindsey's band members are not replaceable, they are his family and have become so over the decades. It's not as easy as calling someone else, rehearsing for a while and getting that same comfort level as the well-oiled machine that they already have. For those of you who haven't had kind things to say, please be reminded that several band members (from both camps) read this board. Let's all come together and accept the postponement, however disappointed we may be, and extend positive vibes to the guy who needs it. Thanks!

Well Said

I dont see how any people complaining is gonna make Neale get better.

[Dodfather]

Hi Ledgies,

After reading all of your posts on here, FB, etc over the last couple of days, I've decided to post something myself. LB's page wasn't hacked, this isn't a joke and whatever travel arrangements you have made for these shows, I would cancel them now. Neale has been going through some serious trouble with his back on nearly the entire SWS tour, and is scheduled for surgery at the end of the month to take care of this issue. Thank you to all of you who have wished him well, and who have been compassionate and understanding of the circumstances. Lindsey's band members are not replaceable, they are his family and have become so over the decades. It's not as easy as calling someone else, rehearsing for a while and getting that same comfort level as the well-oiled machine that they already have. For those of you who haven't had kind things to say, please be reminded that several band members (from both camps) read this board. Let's all come together and accept the postponement, however disappointed we may be, and extend positive vibes to the guy who needs it. Thanks!


Thank you for keeping us updated. Of course I wish him well and I hope he takes care and is back in good health as soon as possible. Why would it be at all expected to replace him? It's widely known how close Lindsey is to his band and is unreasonable for anyone to expect otherwise.

Please understand that most comments have been directed at the venues/Live Nation etc for not communicating this sad news to fans in a suitably timely fashion - not at Neale/Lindsey or anyone in the band. While I appreciate that you have taken the time to do this, it's sad that you felt the need to do so because we were all panicked due to lack of information. Thanks again.

[poetinmyheart]

Thank you for keeping us updated. Of course I wish him well and, as said, understand that he couldn't be replaced and certainly wouldn't espect that. I hope he takes care and is back in good health as soon as possible.

Please understand that most comments have been directed at the venues/Live Nation etc for not communicating this sad news to fans in a suitably timely fashion - not at Neale/Lindsey or anyone in the band.

Yes, I'd like to reiterate this. As I said in a previous post, I love that Lindsey is loyal to his band mates and isn't using a replacement guitarist. Obviously we are all hugely disappointed but Neale's health take precedent. As Dodfather said, our complaints are aimed at Live Nation and co. for continuing to sell tickets, not returning emails etc etc, NOT LB.

Here's wishing for a speedy recovery so that the SWS tour can come to the UK and Ireland.

Oh and thanks for the update Miranda24.

[Miranda24]

Hi Guys,
I understand that everyone is frustrated and I have to agree that some venues still selling tickets are pretty ridiculous. Hopefully the venues will get their stuff together and there won't be any more confusion. In the mean time, even though it isn't of much help at the moment, maybe the Live in LA DVD will hold you guys over! :thumbsup:

[Silver Springs]

Hi Guys,
I understand that everyone is frustrated and I have to agree that some venues still selling tickets are pretty ridiculous. Hopefully the venues will get their stuff together and there won't be any more confusion. In the mean time, even though it isn't of much help at the moment, maybe the Live in LA DVD will hold you guys over! :thumbsup:

Great thought, but Lindsey's latest live DVD is being held to random by St. Nick until Christmas day. I'll just have to comfort myself with Bass Performance and mah lovely new Harry Potter DVD.

[D.W-Suite]

Thanks for the update Miranda, here's hoping Neale makes a speedy recovery, the rest should do him well. I look forward to seeing the amended dates soon :blob2: just really hope the gig isn't rescheduled for May, my finals are on then....

[Phil Lee]

I was just starting to get excited about the concert and came on here this morning to news of the postponement. I wish Neale a speedy recovery and hope the new dates are announced soon. It's not too much of a problem for me as I live 5 miles from The Lowry but I feel sorry for others who have made special arrangements to get to the concerts.

[Silver Springs]

Just checked LiveNation this morning, and they're still selling tickets to the postponed concerts. I wish these people would talk to each other.

[McTrouble]

I was just starting to get excited about the concert and came on here this morning to news of the postponement. I wish Neale a speedy recovery and hope the new dates are announced soon. It's not too much of a problem for me as I live 5 miles from The Lowry but I feel sorry for others who have made special arrangements to get to the concerts.

Same for me - I can get to both The Lowry and The Leeds 02 without too much difficulty and I have no problems with any re-scheduled dates either. I'd cancel any plans to attend these shows! :D:nod:

[McTrouble]

Just checked LiveNation this morning, and they're still selling tickets to the postponed concerts. I wish these people would talk to each other.

Well now,that's just bloody ridiculous! :mad:

[McTrouble]

Hi Ledgies,

After reading all of your posts on here, FB, etc over the last couple of days, I've decided to post something myself. LB's page wasn't hacked, this isn't a joke and whatever travel arrangements you have made for these shows, I would cancel them now. Neale has been going through some serious trouble with his back on nearly the entire SWS tour, and is scheduled for surgery at the end of the month to take care of this issue. Thank you to all of you who have wished him well, and who have been compassionate and understanding of the circumstances. Lindsey's band members are not replaceable, they are his family and have become so over the decades. It's not as easy as calling someone else, rehearsing for a while and getting that same comfort level as the well-oiled machine that they already have. For those of you who haven't had kind things to say, please be reminded that several band members (from both camps) read this board. Let's all come together and accept the postponement, however disappointed we may be, and extend positive vibes to the guy who needs it. Thanks!

I certainly do accept the postponement - but just so long as we are not let down by a total cancellation. Please give us something positive with re-scheduled dates soon.

Good luck and get well soon Neale! :xoxo:

[McTrouble]

Finally received an email from Live Nation to confirm postponement of the tour and to advise everyone to hang on to their tickets/packages which will remain valid for the soon to be re-scheduled dates.

So at least we now know for certain it's all for real!

[McTrouble]

^

However, would you believe it, they are STILL selling tickets at this moment in time!!!!!! :shrug:

[gfd1963]

^

However, would you believe it, they are STILL selling tickets at this moment in time!!!!!! :shrug:

Ludicrous. Selling tickets to concerts they have no idea of the dates they will (hopefully) take place. :shocked:

Gill.

[gfd1963]

It looks like word is getting round. The Birmingham venue says tickets no longer available for sale. Edinburgh too by the look of it.
Live Nation has finally updated it's website.

Gill.

[Phil Lee]

I had an email from The Lowry 20 minutes ago to announce the postponement. I booked direct with them rather than through an agency.

[poetinmyheart]

It's good that the word is getting out. Am yet to hear from ticketmaster but assume I will in next day or so.

[McTrouble]

Now I wish there was some way all of us here in the UK could somehow tell Lindsey how disappointed and devastated we all are, and to plead with him to come out with new dates very soon.

Just want him to know how much we all want this!

[Silver Springs]

Now I wish there was some way all of us here in the UK could somehow tell Lindsey how disappointed and devastated we all are, and to plead with him to come out with new dates very soon.

Just want him to know how much we all want this!

I know what you mean!Times like this I wish John would do another Q and A on here and we could tell him to pass on a message, haha.

[poetinmyheart]

I reckon he knows how disappointed we all are - who knows who is reading this board?

Still no email from ticketmaster. Cant say I'm shocked.

[Dodfather]

Yup - it's official. I spoke to the Edinburgh venue earlier and they've said that they're waiting on rescheduled dates. I'll have to wait for Ticketmaster to advise me of that date though because obviously Usher Hall will only notify people who booked through them. I don't trust Ticketmaster to even let me know... so I'm putting my trust in The Ledge instead! I'm watching the Songs From The Small Machine dvd now.

[Silver Springs]

Yup - it's official. I spoke to the Edinburgh venue earlier and they've said that they're waiting on rescheduled dates. I'll have to wait for Ticketmaster to advise me of that date though because obviously Usher Hall will only notify people who booked through them. I don't trust Ticketmaster to even let me know... so I'm putting my trust in The Ledge instead! I'm watching the Songs From The Small Machine dvd now.

I think The Ledge is pretty much the hub of all Fleetwood Mac related knowledge. We have a direct line to their managers in Brandon and Louis' front rooms. I'd just be careful what hours you try and access this, because last time I did I was chased out of Brandon's house by a naked man wearing a tea cosy and waving a broom at me. He looked suspiciously familiar.

[Dodfather]

I think The Ledge is pretty much the hub of all Fleetwood Mac related knowledge. We have a direct line to their managers in Brandon and Louis' front rooms. I'd just be careful what hours you try and access this, because last time I did I was chased out of Brandon's house by a naked man wearing a tea cosy and waving a broom at me. He looked suspiciously familiar.

It was Alfred. Brandon is Batman.




... hope Brandon sees this!

[Phil Lee]

I had a phone call earlier this afternoon from The Lowry making sure I'd received their email. I've been very impressed with the way they've handled this. The first to put an announcement on their website, the first to stop selling tickets, the first to email customers and they follow-up their email with a phone call as well.

[gfd1963]

I had a phone call earlier this afternoon from The Lowry making sure I'd received their email. I've been very impressed with the way they've handled this. The first to put an announcement on their website, the first to stop selling tickets, the first to email customers and they follow-up their email with a phone call as well.

They sound super efficient, Phil. My venue, Gateshead have, as far as I am aware, only just put the announcement on their website today. They stopped the sale of tickets yesterday but with no explanation. I have yet to hear from them though. Thank goodness for the Ledge or I'd probably be none the wiser and still be getting all excited with only a week to go.

Gill.

[McTrouble]

The London Palladium are still selling tickets!!!!! :shrug:

[poetinmyheart]

The London Palladium are still selling tickets!!!!! :shrug:

Yes and I have had no email notification from Ticketmaster either. I would have had no idea about all this if I wasn't a member here. Lots of people will still be unaware.

[McTrouble]

Yes and I have had no email notification from Ticketmaster either. I would have had no idea about all this if I wasn't a member here. Lots of people will still be unaware.

I think it's a real possibility that a lot of people will be turning up at various venues on the night - boy, are they going to be p*ssed!!!!

[Madness Fades]

I got two text messages, both from Ticketmaster to let me know that the Belfast show and the Dublin show have been postponed. They also said that new dates would be announced shortly and original tickets will be accepted. So no need to send them back or anything like that.

I just went to ticketmaster and bought another ticket LOL. I have a VIP ticket and I obviously couldnt afford one for my wife as well so I had an 8th row seat for her. And Low and Behold when I checked Ticketmaster there was Block A row 2 available. Couldnt believe it. So I snapped it up and I will send My 8th row back for a refund from ticketmaster and tell the new date wont suit.

Win Win.

Paul

[McTrouble]

I got two text messages, both from Ticketmaster to let me know that the Belfast show and the Dublin show have been postponed. They also said that new dates would be announced shortly and original tickets will be accepted. So no need to send them back or anything like that.

I just went to ticketmaster and bought another ticket LOL. I have a VIP ticket and I obviously couldnt afford one for my wife as well so I had an 8th row seat for her. And Low and Behold when I checked Ticketmaster there was Block A row 2 available. Couldnt believe it. So I snapped it up and I will send My 8th row back for a refund from ticketmaster and tell the new date wont suit.

Win Win.

Paul

:lol::lol: Well, you might as well take advantage of this unfortunate situation!!! :thumbsup:

[Madness Fades]

:lol::lol: Well, you might as well take advantage of this unfortunate situation!!! :thumbsup:


No matter how dire the situation, i will always find a way to get any good in it out of it. :D:D

[poetinmyheart]

No matter how dire the situation, i will always find a way to get any good in it out of it. :D:D

That's brilliant :thumbsup: Every cloud!

[iamnotafraid]

I have a VIP ticket and I obviously couldnt afford one for my wife as well so I had an 8th row seat for her.

Paul

Um... WHAT???

[Silver Springs]

Um... WHAT???

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought it was a bit odd. I read the comment and was reminded of the old joke about the man heading off to the pub. He asks his wife to put on her coat, and after she expresses her surprise that he would want to take her with him, he replies "I don't. I'm turning the heating off". :lol::lol::lol: I seem to remember Les Dawson having a version of it, though I don't know who told it originally.

[Madness Fades]

LOL it sounds awful when you take it out of context like that.

My DARLING wife insisted on not having a VIP ticket and that a normal ticket would do as she would much rather spend that amount of money on our new baby.........and of course coats (for when I turn the heat off).


Hey Lindsey complimentary upgrade for the wife for making me look bad there.

[elle]

LOL it sounds awful when you take it out of context like that.

yes, sounds bad - and it's actually not at all:

you all questioning madness are looking at this as an issue of chivalry i believe, but forget for a sec who's male who's female and think about it in terms of who's LB fan and who's not. madness is a huge LB fan and wanted to meet LB so bought extravagantly expensive m&g ticket that comes with 1st row seat. wife is not a huge fan and didn't care to spend huge amt of money on meeting him but still wanted to see the show (or madness wanted her to!).

i've done similar, but on the smaller scale - since Lindsey was not offering meet&greets in MD or anywhere in the US, really. i bought my husband and son tix in the 6th row middle, while 3rd row on the side for me. they are not LB fans and they wanted good seats to enjoy the show. they were not planning to go upfront. the seats they had were perfect for seeing and hearing the show, they found LB highly impressive and were loving the show. i had a seat that didn't have such perfect view but i could walk closer to the stage and dance.

[michelej1]

LOL it sounds awful when you take it out of context like that.



Doesn't sound bad at all. Why spend the premium money on someone who ie less interested. It's not like 8th row is a bad seat anyway. Just be sure to look back every now and then and make sure she (and the baby-to-be) aren't being accosted by a bunch of drunken slobs singing Come to her:laugh:.

Seriously though, I bet there are acts that she likes that you don't enjoy as much where you would gladly want her to have the front row, while you sat elsewhere.

Michele

[Cammie]

Doesn't sound bad at all. Why spend the premium money on someone who ie less interested. It's not like 8th row is a bad seat anyway. Just be sure to look back every now and then and make sure she (and the baby-to-be) aren't being accosted by a bunch of drunken slobs singing Come to her:laugh:.

Seriously though, I bet there are acts that she likes that you don't enjoy as much where you would gladly want her to have the front row, while you sat elsewhere.

Michele
:] Oh Michele, I get the biggest kick out of your posts! Thanks
for brightening my day!!! Iam so sorry for the UK fans!!! Neal
has been Lindsey's main guy for a long time and is invaluable!
We forget how strenuous great rockin' guitar playing can be!:sorry:

[D.W-Suite]

Haha great call There Madness, wish I had thought of that!!! Though now I feel I must rant a little...

God effing Damnit. This is why I hate ticketmaster. I friggin' knew that they were holding back on the front row tickets, but at the same time you can never tell for sure. I can remember yer man on the phone to me about the Dublin show a few months ago when I was expressing my disappointment at the news that the M+G for that venue was sold out. He then tried to persuade me to buy 10th row tickets or something like that, and said that that was the best he could do for me, and urged me to buy them because if I was disappointed to have missed out on the M+G then he'd hate to see me ending up with back row tickets later on, or no tickets at all. What a load of ****. (I managed to get Belfast tickets though, I look forward to playing Madness' lefty Model1) :wavey:

[poetinmyheart]

Still no email from Ticketmaster about the Palladium show. Can't say I'm surprised - I dare say quite a few LB fans might be when they show up to the venue though!

[suzyvermoesen]

received this from Ticketmaster yesterday, after i contacted them about the postponed concerts:
quote
Dear Suze,

Thank You for your email.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused.

I have looked into this for you and i can confirm that this event has been postponed.

A new date is still to be confirmed. Customers will be contacted and are advised to retain their tickets until a new date is announced.

If your tickets were set for box office collection, this will still be the case for the new date when it is announced.

If you require any further assistance please do no hesitate to contact us.

Kind Regards,

Jennifer
Customer Care Advisor
unquote

I'm not crazy about TM right now because
first they never informed me that my tickets were on their way,
second they never sent me the UPS tracking number (even though i paid through my nose for a secure delivery)
third my tickets were lost (ok, UPS's fault but still) and
fourth no info on the postponed show.
I'm just hoping the promised duplicate tickets can be picked up at the Palladium on the 19th anyway. With the trip already booked and paid, we're going to London anyway and i would feel better when i have those tickets in my pocket.

[iamnotafraid]

LOL it sounds awful when you take it out of context like that.

My DARLING wife insisted on not having a VIP ticket and that a normal ticket would do as she would much rather spend that amount of money on our new baby.........and of course coats (for when I turn the heat off).


Hey Lindsey complimentary upgrade for the wife for making me look bad there.

Dude I guess it doesn't matter, your fellow Ledgies seem
to be on your side. I'm not sure how you pulled this off
with your wife though. With this premise I could cut dating
expenses in half. Hats off to you brother.

[poetinmyheart]

Just received an email from Ticketmaster notifying me of the postponement. Makes it 100% real for me now. Oh well. Wishing Neale a speedy recovery. Looking forward to the rescheduled date whenever that may be.

[PutTheBlameOnMe]

I've just received an email from Live Nation saying that the whole tour has been cancelled as dates can't be rescheduled for 2012. Full refund on its way:shocked:

[Madness Fades]

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM TOUR CANCELLED
Lindsey Buckingham has unfortunately had to cancel his upcoming UK shows as his guitarist has severely injured his back and is not able to presently perform. It has not been possible to reschedule new dates for 2012. We will refund in full you over the next few working days. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
DECEMBER 2011- all dates cancelled

[PutTheBlameOnMe]

This was for the Birmingham date. So maybe there's still luck with the other dates!

[Peestie]

I've just received an email from Live Nation saying that the whole tour has been cancelled as dates can't be rescheduled for 2012. Full refund on its way:shocked:

I got that as well. Totally gutted :( I guess that means he's going to be busy with FM and I'd much rather have solo Lindsey than more nostalgia. :mad:

I hope Neale gets better though because if Fleetwood Mac do tour I'd like to see him alongside them again!

[nichora]

Completely gutted!

If his guitarist is injured, its understandable to postpone, but to cancel!?
Surely he could have either done the tour without Neale or bring in a replacement. Lindsey is after all - the guitarist!

I think its rubbish, and not being able to re-schedule is probably down to him planning yet another money-spinning Fleetwood Mac tour at over £100 a ticket playing the same old stuff for the 1000th time.

Not happy!

[PutTheBlameOnMe]

I can't believe he has just cancelled the whole tour. I was thinking perhaps it's just the venues that had no available time slots or something.

I feel awful for everyone who has already made and paid travel and hotel expenses. Luckily we'd only booked a hotel for the London date... Only thing is that's £80 down the drain as we can't get a refund.

[nodmod]

:distress:

[holidayroad]

My question is why couldn't he have had the Meet and Greet anyway?? I can understand if he didn't want to perform without Neale, but Lindsey would have likely been the only one to attend the M & G (right?). I can imagine how disappointed all of you are!!!

[Dodfather]

I've just received an email from Live Nation saying that the whole tour has been cancelled as dates can't be rescheduled for 2012. Full refund on its way:shocked:

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM TOUR CANCELLED
Lindsey Buckingham has unfortunately had to cancel his upcoming UK shows as his guitarist has severely injured his back and is not able to presently perform. It has not been possible to reschedule new dates for 2012. We will refund in full you over the next few working days. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
DECEMBER 2011- all dates cancelled

I can't believe he has just cancelled the whole tour. I was thinking perhaps it's just the venues that had no available time slots or something.




If this is true then I am disgusted. :distress:

I find it impossible to believe that for a mere handful of shows (hardly an enormous tour) neither Lindsey nor any of the venues could find any available dates to reschedule for a whole year? Even if he will be busy with Fleetwood Mac and other projects the dates could have been fitted in. These venues do not book up an entire year in advance. Even if they did, plenty other artists have moved to other venues in order to honour cancelled dates.

Since it was Lindsey's camp that had to cancel in the first place, which of course was unavoidable and I wish Neale a speedy recovery, their diaries should then be readjusted to accommodate the changes that they caused. It would show some respect for the fans that bought tickets and had waited years to see them - a wait of which they must be fully aware.

If the whole tour has been cancelled it sounds like they couldn't be bothered rescheduling things. I bet if it was shows at MSG or somewhere larger then things would be a little different...

Of course I'm still hoping that this is not true.

[shackin'up]

:distress::distress::distress::distress::distress::distress::distress:

[Silver Springs]

I wish I was a fan of somebody who respected his fans enough to at least try for them. I'm struggling to even call myself a Lindsey fan at the moment.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Completely gutted!

If his guitarist is injured, its understandable to postpone, but to cancel!?
Surely he could have either done the tour without Neale or bring in a replacement. Lindsey is after all - the guitarist!



You seriously think that's an option? Wow...

I'm gutted too...but they are like a family. Neale has been there with him for so long....hardly replaceable....

[Silver Springs]

You seriously think that's an option? Wow...

I'm gutted too...but they are like a family. Neale has been there with him for so long....hardly replaceable....

I think the people who have had the luxury of seeing Lindsey perform live have the understanding to know how their on stage dynamic works. Those of us humble fans whose first and possibly only chance of seeing him has been snatched away just don't have that luxury. We bought tickets purely because we wanted to see Lindsey perform.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I think the people who have had the luxury of seeing Lindsey perform live have the understanding to know how their on stage dynamic works. Those of us humble fans whose first and possibly only chance of seeing him has been snatched away just don't have that luxury. We bought tickets purely because we wanted to see Lindsey perform.

I understand that. I was due to see him on this tour too. But he clearly wouldn't want to give any less than 100% and obviously feels that would be impossible without his right hand man. I'm disappointed too but respect his choice

[Silver Springs]

I understand that. I was due to see him on this tour too. But he clearly wouldn't want to give any less than 100% and obviously feels that would be impossible without his right hand man. I'm disappointed too but respect his choice

The way I feel right now, I find it very difficult to respect his choice. But I'm going to hold my tongue. I'm just bitterly hurt and disappointed by his decision.

[jellyman10]

Sympathies to everyone who had tickets for the UK & Ireland. (I didn't book for Edinburgh just coz I'm broke, really.) It's such rotten luck, though, when you've waited so long. :distress:

[poetinmyheart]

I am absolutely gutted. Can't even talk about it right now :(

Edit: It's not on LB's official site. Am hoping this is an error on live nation's part.

[beccamorrisfift]

I am absolutely gutted. Can't even talk about it right now :(

Edit: It's not on LB's official site. Am hoping this is an error on live nation's part.

If it is an error then I can't put into words how happy that would make me, if its true, then I have absolutely no words. So devastated.

WEEK RUINED.

[PutTheBlameOnMe]

I'm wondering if it's just VIP packages that have been cancelled...


So many questions and no answers!

[Silver Springs]

I'm wondering if it's just VIP packages that have been cancelled...


So many questions and no answers!

According to Live Nation is the whole tour. If it were going to be selective, it would make more sense for them to cancel general admission and only allow VIP packages.

[gfd1963]

I have just had an email from The Sage. Gateshead.

Lindsey Buckingham - UPDATE

Following on from the announcement earlier this week that the
Lindsey Buckingham Tour (due here on Tuesday 13th December) has
been postponed we have now been informed by Live Nation that
unfortunately it has been cancelled. His guitarist has severely
injured his back and is not able to presently perform and it has
not been possible for them to reschedule new dates for 2012.

Please ensure you go back to your point of purchase for a refund.

Live Nation apologise for any inconvenience caused.

****

To say I am gutted is an understatement.

Gill.

[PutTheBlameOnMe]

According to Live Nation is the whole tour. If it were going to be selective, it would make more sense for them to cancel general admission and only allow VIP packages.

That's a good point.
Think I'm just looking for a glimmer of hope now and there just isn't one.

[poetinmyheart]

I can't believe it. How is it not possible to reschedule anytime during the year? Seriously!? :distress:

[gfd1963]

I can't believe it. How is it not possible to reschedule anytime during the year? Seriously!? :distress:

I agree. I find it hard to believe that as it was only a handful or so of dates, that they couldn't be slotted in somewhere.

Gill.

[michelej1]

I hope his camp realizes just how destructive this cancellation is.

Even if he were to reschedule dates a year from now, I bet a lot of people just wouldn't trust that it was going to happen.

My sympathies to you guys.

Michele

[gfd1963]

I hope his camp realizes just how destructive this cancellation is.

Even if he were to reschedule dates a year from now, I bet a lot of people just wouldn't trust that it was going to happen.

My sympathies to you guys.

Michele

Thanks for your sympathies, Michele.

I said exactly the same thing to my husband earlier today (before we even knew about any cancellation) when we were questionining whether the tour would take place at all.

Gill.

[D.W-Suite]

I look forward to getting my 400 euro back. Maybe I can spend it on something fun and useful that won't let me down..... They say you should never meet your heroes, I didn't even get to meet mine and I now already agree with that statement....

I'm not too worried about Neale being injured, he has plenty of time to heal. What bums me is that it really doesn't seem as if they ever wanted to reschedule. Sounds like a very feeble excuse, they couldn't reschedule anything for 2012, what a load of ****. Is every venue booked out is it? **** this. At least I get my money back.

I hear Tom Petty is playing Isle of Wight this summer. Might go to that.

[D.W-Suite]

I hope his camp realizes just how destructive this cancellation is.

Even if he were to reschedule dates a year from now, I bet a lot of people just wouldn't trust that it was going to happen.

My sympathies to you guys.

Michele

You hit the nail on the head there. As a student, I had to put alot of my finances into this meet and greet, been 400 quid out of pocket for the last few months. I wouldn't mind having spent it on it, I was willing to part with it for the chance to meet Lindsey. However, following this disappointment, I can safely say, I'll never put myself in this situation again. I'll buy a backrow ticket if needs be, but apart from that, screw it.

[Dodfather]

I can't believe it. How is it not possible to reschedule anytime during the year? Seriously!? :distress:

There's no way that this is true. Something is very off here. I sincerely wish Neale well and if he is out for an entire year and Lindsey won't play without him (which is of course his choice) then fine, I expect no solo gigs in 2012. If there are then it's a massive let down to patient fans who will feel very, very slighted that he couldn't find space in an entire year for them.

[PutTheBlameOnMe]

I do agree that this whole thing will screw up ticket sales if Lindsey ever decides to come to the UK. As I for one will be very wary about putting out alot of money for tickets again.

Just checked on my TicketMaster order and it now says that the show has been cancelled (this is the London date).

[BTFLCHLD]

back surgery includes a long recovery; neale is more frail than I have ever seen him. :distress:

sorry you guys are out $$ and time, missing the show, and not meeting Lindsey, etc.


btw, anyone know what the sales were for these UK shows?

[poetinmyheart]

I do agree that this whole thing will screw up ticket sales if Lindsey ever decides to come to the UK. As I for one will be very wary about putting out alot of money for tickets again.

Just checked on my TicketMaster order and it now says that the show has been cancelled (this is the London date).

So how does it work now? Do they just credit us the money back or do we have to contact them?

This whole thing seems very odd to me. Call me a cynic, but I think there is more to the story?

[mezzoforte]

Gosh, guys--I'm so sorry. I'm sure you're all crushed.

[gfd1963]

Still no update on lindseybuckingham.com?

Gill.

[Dodfather]

I contacted Ticketmaster this morning and yes, it is officially cancelled and they have a note that all ticket holders will be contacted for a full refund. The guy on the phone tried to process my refund right then but he said that an account manager has to open the settings (or whatever!) for refunds but that he has e-mailed a manager to do this. He will then call/e-mail me in about 48 hours and let me know the refund has been processed.

I'm going to wait until Wednesday next week and then call back. I think it's better to call them than wait for them to do it of their own accord. They can drag their feet for ages and I'm sure we all want out money back asap at this time of year.

[gfd1963]

I contacted Ticketmaster this morning and yes, it is officially cancelled and they have a note that all ticket holders will be contacted for a full refund. The guy on the phone tried to process my refund right then but he said that an account manager has to open the settings (or whatever!) for refunds but that he has e-mailed a manager to do this. He will then call/e-mail me in about 48 hours and let me know the refund has been processed.

I'm going to wait until Wednesday next week and then call back. I think it's better to call them than wait for them to do it of their own accord. They can drag their feet for ages and I'm sure we all want out money back asap at this time of year.

Thanks for the info, Alan. I have a a refund due from them which I need to pass on to a chap who bought the tickets off me on ebay. I have already been refunded by my venue from which I bought other tickets.

Gill.

[Silver Springs]

Well Mr. Buckingham, your loss is somebody else's gain. I took the money I was planning to use on souvenirs from your shows today and spent it on gifts for unfortunate children who otherwise would have woken up to think that Santa hadn't found them this year. I'm happy with my decision. Silver lining found.

[beccamorrisfift]

Well Mr. Buckingham, your loss is somebody else's gain. I took the money I was planning to use on souvenirs from your shows today and spent it on gifts for unfortunate children who otherwise would have woken up to think that Santa hadn't found them this year. I'm happy with my decision. Silver lining found.

What a wonderful thing to do, that's the best silver lining. <3

[holidayroad]

Well Mr. Buckingham, your loss is somebody else's gain. I took the money I was planning to use on souvenirs from your shows today and spent it on gifts for unfortunate children who otherwise would have woken up to think that Santa hadn't found them this year. I'm happy with my decision. Silver lining found.

:thumbsup: That's exactly something I would expect to read from you!! I wish everyone was like you! :thumbsup:

[poetinmyheart]

Well Mr. Buckingham, your loss is somebody else's gain. I took the money I was planning to use on souvenirs from your shows today and spent it on gifts for unfortunate children who otherwise would have woken up to think that Santa hadn't found them this year. I'm happy with my decision. Silver lining found.

This really made me smile. How lovely :)

[gfd1963]

Well Mr. Buckingham, your loss is somebody else's gain. I took the money I was planning to use on souvenirs from your shows today and spent it on gifts for unfortunate children who otherwise would have woken up to think that Santa hadn't found them this year. I'm happy with my decision. Silver lining found.

What a lovely thing to do. Just reading about that is enought to lift your spirits a bit. :nod:

Gill.

[Dodfather]

I contacted Ticketmaster this morning and yes, it is officially cancelled and they have a note that all ticket holders will be contacted for a full refund. The guy on the phone tried to process my refund right then but he said that an account manager has to open the settings (or whatever!) for refunds but that he has e-mailed a manager to do this. He will then call/e-mail me in about 48 hours and let me know the refund has been processed.

I'm going to wait until Wednesday next week and then call back. I think it's better to call them than wait for them to do it of their own accord. They can drag their feet for ages and I'm sure we all want out money back asap at this time of year.

UPDATE: The guy from Ticketmaster called me back a couple of hours later, much quicker than I expected, and told me he had processed my refund and that I would receive it within 7 working days. Looks ike if you call them they'll do the same.

[StandbackStevie]

I just read that Lindsey cancelled his tour due to a back injury, I wish him all the best and a quick recovery.

[Silver Springs]

I just read that Lindsey cancelled his tour due to a back injury, I wish him all the best and a quick recovery.

It's actually Neale who has the back injury.

[erwk05]

Well Mr. Buckingham, your loss is somebody else's gain. I took the money I was planning to use on souvenirs from your shows today and spent it on gifts for unfortunate children who otherwise would have woken up to think that Santa hadn't found them this year. I'm happy with my decision. Silver lining found.

thats awesome people like you make me happy! my nieces and my sister got spoilt rotten with my extra cash :)

[Nico]

I just read this. Ugh, I am SO sorry for all of you and I don't blame any of you for being upset. In times like this, you need to vent and let it out and I feel like you more than earned the right to do so. :wavey: I hope good things come your way- each and every one of you- very soon!