Detroit

[Steviegirl]

Is anyone going to Detroit Rock City?

[CADreaming]

Hope someone went. Looking forward to reviews.

[Blueletter18]

I went- great show, great crowd- I'll post a review later when I get a break!

[michelej1]

The Oakland Press by Gary Graff

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/06/13/entertainment/doc51b9bbed80b78055629105.txt

Concert Review: Fleetwood Mac keeps the hits coming at Joe Louis Arena

Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013

DETROIT — There were plenty of hits in Hockeytown on Wednesday night, June 12. They just didn't come from the Red Wings.

With the Stanley Cup Finals beginning in Chicago, fans instead packed Joe Louis Arena to hear an energized and ebullient Fleetwood Mac dig into a hit-laden catalog over a well-paced two and a half hours that showcased the tremendous commercial and creative success the 45-year-old group has enjoyed since Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined the band during the mid-70s. Christine McVie, the third songwriter in the group's multiplatinum golden age, is still missed of course, but this edition of Fleetwood Mac has, after three tours without her, clearly found a comfort level that has allowed it to expand and experiment a bit more than it's done in the recent past.

And it's not like McVie's absence blows a debilitating hole in the Mac repertoire. Nicks and Buckingham are responsible for plenty of the group's hits, thank you, and Thursday's 23-song set — opening with a powerhouse trio of "Second Hand News," "The Chain" and "Dreams" — certainly served to remind us of that fact. But the night was also freshened by a pair of new songs — the uptempo "Sad Angel" and the poetic "Without You" — from this year's "Extended Play" digital release, as well as a mini-set spotlighting 1979's controversial "Tusk" album with the title track, "Not That Funny," a smooth rendition of "Sara" and "Sisters of the Moon," which Nicks told the crowd had not been played live since 1981.

Nicks may possess the bigger hit moments — including "Rhiannon," "Gypsy" and her propulsive solo single "Stand Back" that's become part of Fleetwood Mac's arsenal — but Buckingham remained the group's most galvanizing presence onstage. His kinetic but still fluid guitar playing, both electric and acoustic, bolstered nearly every song played on Wednesday, and his own spotlights ranged from a frenetic one-man rendering of "Big Love" to extended solos at the end of "The Chain," "Go Your Own Way" and particularly the tortured epic "So Afraid."

Co-founder and drummer Mick Fleetwood, meanwhile, was as solidly in the pocket as ever; even his solo during "World Turning" was relatively restrained, in a good way. And bassist John McVie remained a subtle secret weapon who does more to propel the group than most fans realize as they focus on his flashier bandmates. It made for a remarkably spirited exposition by a group of 60-somethings (and the four additional musicians onstage), and by the time Fleetwood Mac wrapped things up with "Say Goodbye," anyone at Joe Louis certainly hoped the group meant "until next time" rather than "for good."

[michelej1]

There are about a zillion photos from Detroit here:

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[michelej1]

Detroit Free Press, June 13, 2013

http://www.freep.com/article/20130612/ENT04/306120165/Fleetwood-Mac-Detroit-concert

Fleetwood Mac turns back time for Detroit concertgoers 12:28 AM, June 13, 2013

It took all of 60 seconds for Fleetwood Mac to roll back a lot of years at Joe Louis Arena.

In a 2-hour, 40-minute set that showed the harmonies were still intuitive, the bonds still tight, the songs still timeless, the veteran pop-rock outfit played a mature but energetic set to an adoring sellout crowd of about 15,000 Wednesday night. It was the group’s first Michigan show in four years.

On this 35th anniversary of the era-defining “Rumours,” the band rolled into an early stretch that was heavy on that 1977 material: a brisk “Secondhand News,” a blues-laced “The Chain,” a lush “Dreams.”

Only Christine McVie was missing from a lineup whose characters remain distinctively sketched — the cool craftsman Lindsey Buckingham, the enchantress Stevie Nicks, the dapper bassist John McVie, the wild-eyed Mick Fleetwood. Backing the band were a pair of singers and utility musicians on guitar and keyboards, as McVie got cited in spirit via material such as “Don’t Stop.”

“It would seem there are quite a few chapters left in the book of Fleetwood Mac,” Buckingham told the crowd early on, during one of several talkative interludes that found band members reminiscing, reflecting and taking stock of their nearly four-decade journey.

As the voices of Buckingham and Nicks locked together on numbers such as “Rhiannon,” the amiable ex-lovers displayed the tightly wound harmonies that became one of modern pop music’s most distinctive sounds.

It wasn’t just a rote run through the hits: The band was particularly engaged with a mid-show journey through the more challenging material of “Tusk,” and Buckingham’s spare, intense reworkings of “Big Love” and “Never Going Back Again” were showstoppers. With his lithe, expressive guitar lines, the 63-year-old reaffirmed his status as one of rock’s great underrated players.

Nicks, her microphone draped in gold and black tassels, had her own sterling moments, including the arena sing-along of “Landslide” and a gorgeous “Silver Springs” late in the show. Even as she occasionally backed away from the high notes, Nicks remained a compelling figure at center stage, emphasizing the give-and-take of artist and audience as she told the crowd late in the show that “you guys are the dream-catchers.”

The emotional energy grew as a blazing “Go Your Own Way” closed out the regular set, followed by an encore that included a typically feisty Mick Fleetwood drum solo and finished with a warm and sparkling “Say Goodbye.” It was a stirring, soaring night from a band that still knows how to seduce its audience.

[Blueletter18]

Hey everyone! So this was my second show of the tour, and the crowd was MUCH better (as a whole) than Anaheim, which made for a loose vibe and a little bit better show, in my opinion. I also had better seats this time around (fourth row of the balcony close to the stage), which I was grateful for!

Anyways, on to some highlights from the show:

Sisters of the Moon was great, it really does get stronger every time. I sensed a lingering bit of rivalry with Stevie and Lindsey trying to out do each other and really kill it on their songs, which elevates their respective performances.

Landslide was dedicated to her "fairy god daughters" Ruby and Tessa, both of whom she said were "probably in the tent with their dad" during the song, and then her ear monitors failed. She made some comment about having to go back to mobile monitors like it was 1975, which was kind of funny. "Backstage, someone help!" lol. Then the monitors were back on after like thirty seconds. The entire crowd was singing along, and Stevie was happily directing the chorus at the end as she was singing, which was cute.

Before Big Love, Lindsey had to shake out his right hand again, and this time he let it dangle and kind of made a joke out of it. Then he played Big Love flawlessly, as always. I hope the hand is not getting worse, but it doesn't seem to affect his playing.

The Without You story was longer than Anaheim, and it was seriously longer than the song, which was fine with me. I felt like she felt more comfortable with the crowd tonight, so she kept it long. She said the demo was lost twice, once by the person who "stole" it from the house, and then when they lost it themselves after they'd gotten it back. She also talked about how her voice, Lindsey's voice, and Lindsey's guitar formed this sort of triad that attracted Mick.

Gold Dust Woman was probably Stevie's most intense performance of the night, and the stagger/robotic type walk she does at the end reminds me of how she used to do it during her solo tours in the 80s and bend over at the end http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRrcM_Ok3SE. John was making some of those same freaky sounds on bass, although not quite as creepy as the ones from her band on the Wild Heart Tour.

I'm So Afraid was a show stopper, and Stand Back was especially strong tonight.

During Mick's solo before World Turning, I noticed Lindsey sitting cross-legged with his guitar at the edge of his side of the stage and just watching Mick and waiting there instead of off in the wings, which was cool. Not sure if he does this every time?

I still can't get used to Stevie singing Don't Stop. It's better than when she tried to do it solo at that one Clinton gala, but it made me miss Christine that much more--I'm excited for when she joins them in England.

I would write more, but I've got to go to to work! I'll try to post some video later as well.

[michelej1]

A "sparkling" Say Goodbye?? Yes, it's warm, but sparkly, like an energetic bubbly champagne that tickles your nose and delights?

:distress:

Michele

[Steviegirl]

That's a beautiful review. Thank you, Blueletter. :)

[redtulip]

Before Big Love, Lindsey had to shake out his right hand again, and this time he let it dangle and kind of made a joke out of it. Then he played Big Love flawlessly, as always. I hope the hand is not getting worse, but it doesn't seem to affect his playing.

It's just for show, he's been doing this at least since the November leg of OMS.

During Mick's solo before World Turning, I noticed Lindsey sitting cross-legged with his guitar at the edge of his side of the stage and just watching Mick and waiting there instead of off in the wings, which was cool. Not sure if he does this every time?

He does do this every show :D

[michelej1]

She made some comment about having to go back to mobile monitors like it was 1975, which was kind of funny. "Backstage, someone help!" lol.

Oh, that really is funny.

Glad to hear she didn't try to cut back on Without Love again.

Yes, Lindsey always sits on the side of the stage, but not just for this tour, he's done that for many years, when NTF was the drum solo as well and Mick was still using the drum vest. Lindsey was sitting on the stage.

So, I was thinking that Mick wouldn't have his daughters on tour with him again until they came back to California in about a month, based on what he said in Anaheim, but it sounds like he's still got them. They must be on summer vacation. Good for him.

Stevie must have 250 godchildren. I wonder if she tries to remember all of their birthdays, graduations . . . she can't afford to retire just based on the gifts she has to buy for those godchildren!

Michele

[vivfox]

Glad to hear she didn't try to cut back on Without Love again.


Today it rained here as hard as it rained at Carolyn Stoddard's funeral.

[Blueletter18]

That's a beautiful review. Thank you, Blueletter. :)

Aw, thanks!

[Blueletter18]

Oh, that really is funny.

Glad to hear she didn't try to cut back on Without Love again.

Yes, Lindsey always sits on the side of the stage, but not just for this tour, he's done that for many years, when NTF was the drum solo as well and Mick was still using the drum vest. Lindsey was sitting on the stage.

So, I was thinking that Mick wouldn't have his daughters on tour with him again until they came back to California in about a month, based on what he said in Anaheim, but it sounds like he's still got them. They must be on summer vacation. Good for him.

Stevie must have 250 godchildren. I wonder if she tries to remember all of their birthdays, graduations . . . she can't afford to retire just based on the gifts she has to buy for those godchildren!

Michele

Yeah, he said it was their last show with him for a while, but I was surprised too that they would come all the way to Detroit!

[Blueletter18]

It's just for show, he's been doing this at least since the November leg of OMS.



He does do this every show :D

Whew! Good to know.

Oh, and here's Landslide:
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and Sisters...
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[crystal73]

Hi! I have been lurking here for quite awhile and thought it was finally time to post. I was at the Detroit show on Wed. and had the time of my life! I've been a fan for 20 years and this was my third show, having seen the Dance in '97 and SYW Tour in '03. (I also had the pleasure of seeing Lindsey solo back in '93, opening for Tina Turner. I think he was supporting Out of the Cradle, which I love!) While my first FM show will always probably be my favorite, this show ran a very close second. My husband bought floor seats for us as a 40th bday present to me and, through the kindness of strangers, somehow ended up just a few feet away from Lindsey! I was completely entranced by him...And I totally agree with the above post re. the energy of the audience and their interaction with the band.

Also, from where I was standing, I noticed the exact same thing where Lindsey was sitting off to the side during the drum solo on World Turning. I thought it was so cool to just watch him REACT to someone else's playing that I tried to snap a picture. It didn't turn out well, but here it is for what it's worth...

By the way, I am loving the Ledge! Even though I had never posted before, I have discovered many different videos, rare demos, etc. through you guys. And thanks to the Ledge, I was even able to tune in to the FM marathon for a little bit yesterday while I was still on a high from the show! Thank you!!

[michelej1]

Also, from where I was standing, I noticed the exact same thing where Lindsey was sitting off to the side during the drum solo on World Turning. I thought it was so cool to just watch him REACT to someone else's playing that I tried to snap a picture. It didn't turn out well, but here it is for what it's worth...


That's a nice picture of his silhouette and the light shining overhead like that. Michele

[vivfox]

Hi! I have been lurking here for quite awhile and thought it was finally time to post. I was at the Detroit show


We welcome you! Stop lurking people. Come out of the darkness and into the light of our conversations.

[crystal73]

LOL Thank you! I will try to step out of the darkness more often!:)

[Blueletter18]

Hi! I have been lurking here for quite awhile and thought it was finally time to post. I was at the Detroit show on Wed. and had the time of my life! I've been a fan for 20 years and this was my third show, having seen the Dance in '97 and SYW Tour in '03. (I also had the pleasure of seeing Lindsey solo back in '93, opening for Tina Turner. I think he was supporting Out of the Cradle, which I love!) While my first FM show will always probably be my favorite, this show ran a very close second. My husband bought floor seats for us as a 40th bday present to me and, through the kindness of strangers, somehow ended up just a few feet away from Lindsey! I was completely entranced by him...And I totally agree with the above post re. the energy of the audience and their interaction with the band.

Also, from where I was standing, I noticed the exact same thing where Lindsey was sitting off to the side during the drum solo on World Turning. I thought it was so cool to just watch him REACT to someone else's playing that I tried to snap a picture. It didn't turn out well, but here it is for what it's worth...

By the way, I am loving the Ledge! Even though I had never posted before, I have discovered many different videos, rare demos, etc. through you guys. And thanks to the Ledge, I was even able to tune in to the FM marathon for a little bit yesterday while I was still on a high from the show! Thank you!!

Glad you noticed it too, I was really happy to see that mutual respect thing going on.

[michelej1]

Glad you noticed it too, I was really happy to see that mutual respect thing going on.

This tour, Lindsey is the first one off the stage in the end, but in the past he used to sometimes stay behind, even if it was far back at the side of the stage, and listen to Mick say to the crowd, "The Mac is Back." And he'd clap along with the audience when Mick did that.

I always used to think that was really nice.

Michele

[vivfox]

Sister's of the Moon by Melacine

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[vivfox]

Gold Dust Woman by Melacine

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[vivfox]

Stand Back snippet by jzwbsd

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Stevie's dreamcatcher speech told in a new way and Mick and his two daughters by silversprings62

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Landslide by kerilou21

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[vivfox]

Go Your Own Way by PileDriver80807

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Second Hand News(end is cut) by Krystin F

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Rhiannon by Krystin F

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[vivfox]

Gypsy by Krystin F

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Silver Springs by silversprings62

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Without You speech by Kenya Knight

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[vivfox]

Gold Dust Woman by Kerry Wilson

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Tusk by Kerry Wilson

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[Blueletter18]

Woo! Thanks for finding all of these videos, Viv!:blob1:

[vivfox]

Woo! Thanks for finding all of these videos, Viv!:blob1:

You are very welcome. Which ones are your favorite(s)?

[TimeCastASpell]

Woot! I found the Detroit thread!!! You have no clue how much I'm beating myself up for not going to previous Mac or Nicks shows in the area or how I still get all excited and can close my eyes and picture the Detroit show all over again!

I'm thrilled someone posted videos. I ran out and bought a new camera for the show (I'd dropped and broken my previous one and just knew even if I had to return it after the show, a camera was a must!) My new camera took full HD video but unfortunately I only had a very old 4GB memory card (dumb move!!!!) and it filled halfway through Silver Springs which you guessed it, is my very favorite! And only at the very end did I get the most incredible close ups mostly of Stevie because she was finally still long enough (got great LB shots but couldn't go as close because he never stops rocking!) but my memory card was full so I was frantically deleting! That and my video quality is GREAT but um I kind of sang along the entire time and well wow I got to hear just how bad I sounded! Lol. I'm a soprano and Chris would've been the only one I had hopes of singing without sounding flaaat. But of course I had a blast and your have had to duct tape my mouth closed for me not to sing. I couldn't help it!!!

I was in the cheapest handicap seats in 118 which actually honestly were way better than most the seats in the house and way better than costlier handicap seats (we were running late after a parking nightmare and how not so accessible the structures were and not knowing the venue went in at the wrong spot which is where we'd have sat if we paid more!) We did have a side view and as a huge Stevie fan we were technically the wrong side (and almost never saw most of John) but it was such a cool view. Allowed for great photos and I could see Stevie getting on and off the stage and kept joking I was going to hop over and run down the stairs and meet her behind the stage. If I had the mobility I could've and you know probably gotten in trouble. Lol. Not that I really was going to. Lol. But I was completely gaga for Stevie so thoughts crossed my mind. Lol. That and we were right above their VIP area were their friends and special people sat off to the side and we kept speculating on them and how lucky they were!

I don't know how security goes at the Joe but there was no security where we were either and I'm notorious for bucking rules and at times getting yelled at for video or photos that aren't allowed. Lol. So I wish I'd have had a huge memory card and a second camera so I could've taped the whole thing. (Could've brought anything I wanted. I have a lot of medical equipment and wasn't searched well. Lol. If only I'd stashed a tripod... Yeah my mind goes of on dramatic flights of fancy, as you can see...) But I also made recordings of most songs on my iPhone. I've done that before with concerts and because the phone sat on the arm of my wheelchair and further from my face you don't really hear my singing (but I screamed a lot and my screaming kept egging on the big fan next to me. It was hilarious. Every single time I let out a scream she would then follow. Lol) but yeah I don't have quite the whole show but if anyone is interested in hearing any of what I have I'd be happy to share it. Captured most of the talking before and after songs also. I can edit it out or leave it.

Also I'm going to try to remember to upload my pictures on Flickr or something to share here. I'd attach a few but I'm on my phone right now and rarely ever use my computer. I made prints of maybe half of my best pictures and am thrilled by how well they turned out. My camera is really good with a 30x zoom. People thought I was in like the front row for some of them.

I want to say a lot more though between the great review already given and the video I'm not sure I have anything new to add really. As far as Mick's kids he mentioned they were off to camp for awhile and that as mentioned Detroit was their last show for awhile. Beautiful little girls though I don't think I got a good picture. When Stevie's earpiece screwed up she said something, to my memory of, "Hey its like the 70's all over again! That's cool. We can do this!" And everyone cheered. Even got a pic of the guy who ran up behind her and fixed it. Lol.

Have to say I've always been a diehard Stevie fan but Lindsey wowed me. In fact beyond the Mac I tend to listen to more of the 90s female Sarah M Lachlan, Tori Amos, Lilith Fair kind of stuff and have been mostly to those concerts so wow, this was my first rock show! And it sure rocked! I took my best friend who wasn't a huge fan but likes them and knew its be a cool show to go to. His first rock show and his first big name show too. He also loved it and later joked that wow, he and I are in our mid-20's and the two of us together don't have the Mac members (especially Lindsey) energy!!

And I cried honestly. I couldn't believe I was finally living my dream. This concert was top on my bucket list and my health isn't too good so not to be morbid or anything but I don't know how much time I've got left, a lot less than many and so I was really really glad I finally got to see Fleetwood Mac!!! My new dream is to meet them and I just wish I could hop in a can and follow the rest of the tour!!!

And my obsession is at an all time high. I'm now collecting Mac and Mac members solo albums on vinyl. Lots of good record stores in the Metro Detroit area but if anyone in the area happens to have any record store recommendations let me know. And oh my gooosh I still can't believe I went!!! My parents are visiting today and I'm going to show them all my pictures. They're not exactly big fans but since they were forced to listen to so much Mac while I grew up they know the catalog! Meanwhile one of my nurses is a Big Mac fan so I got to babble to her about it and she argued with my love of Silver Springs and said Good Dust Woman was her fave and I had to admit that was a definite highlight of the show! I so used to own a shawl a lot like Stevie's too. Haha. And I'm also running on a huge Stevie crush now but who isn't? ;) And while I don't lean that way, heck I found Lindsey to be really nice on the eyes too! The Mac is timeless and I hope they'll all be rocking for a long time to come!

Detroit was an absolute dream come true! I'm only bummed that I couldn't stop time so it never had to end!!!

[TimeCastASpell]

By the way, was it just me or was the sound system not so great for Stevie a couple of points in the night? Especially "Stand Back"??? I could hardly make out most of what she was singing and I was singing along and kept getting way off track. My friend agreed. Was it just where I was sitting? I was a bit upset by that. I heard it a few times outside of SB too. But the bulk of SB was all garbled. Granted, I have about 30 other solo Stevie songs I'd have rather heard over "Stand Back" but still...

And ahh. When Stevie came to our side of the stage to wave and bow I completely lost my mind screaming and screaming and disabled body and all I was on my feet literally jumping up and down squealing "STEEEEEEVIE!!!" Hahaha. And I was decked out in my best Stevie-esque outfit. I feel a distinct need to buy a tambourine and a top hat though... Went wild for her too hat outfit! That was my very favorite and she looked AH-MAZING!!!

[vivfox]

Landslide (includes dedication) by Bridgette SuperSwigalisticExpealadocious

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