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olive
11-12-2013, 04:21 PM
http://www.technologytell.com/entertainment/31786/the-rumours-are-true-fleetwood-mac-set-for-monster-concert-at-ces/


The annual awards ceremony/concert put on by Monster at International CES in Las Vegas traditionally features a top musical act, and this year, Monster has booked one of the highest-selling acts in music history. Jeff O’Heir of our sister site Dealerscope reported Tuesday that Fleetwood Mac will headline this year’s Monster Retail Awards presentation and party.

The event is set for Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, and will mark Monster’s 35th anniversary. Monster will also introduce new products at the show.

“We have a long history of presenting really rich musical diversity and talent at the CES concerts. And the one thing that’s always been very important to us is to celebrate the power of real music,” said Greg Pedersen , Monster’s brand marketing and strategic alliance manager. “We chose a band that embodies that, meaning real guitars, real bass, real drums. Fleetwood Mac has a lot in common with Monster in that they think a lot out of the box.”

With John McVie undergoing treatment for cancer, the lineup in Las Vegas will include Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood for certain; Monster hopes McVie can return in time for the show.

Alicia Keys played last year’s Monster concert, with Chicago, John Legend, Earth, Wind and Fire and Diana Ross also headlining in recent years. Special guests have also frequently joined the performances at Monster’s concerts.
michelej1
11-12-2013, 04:32 PM
This is great. Thanks for posting.

Stevie did mention this date some time ago and I wondered what they had planned. I'm glad to get the details.

I also expect them to tour at the end of 2014.

Michele
michelej1
11-12-2013, 04:38 PM
[So an official announcement later today? ]

http://www.dealerscope.com/article/fleetwood-mac-headlines-monster-headphones-2014-international-ces-party/1#

Rock legends Fleetwood Mac will headline Monster's Retail Awards presentation and party at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, Dealerscope has learned.


Considered one of the hottest parties at the consumer electronics show, this year's event, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the main ballroom of the Paris Hotel, also marks Monster's 35th anniversary. As usual, attendees can expect a few special guests and surprises during the ceremony.


"We have a long history of presenting really rich musical diversity and talent at the CES concerts. And the one thing that's always been very important to us is to celebrate the power of real music," said Greg Pedersen , Monster's brand marketing and strategic alliance manager. "We chose a band that embodies that, meaning real guitars, real bass, real drums. Fleetwood Mac has a lot in common with Monster in that they think a lot out of the box."


Monster's theme at this year's show will be "Drive It 35." The company will be rolling out a newly designed booth that will feature fashion, entertainment and technology themes and bold graphics, as well as additional private rooms and an expanded product show floor. Retailers can expect plenty of new headphone and audio lines. Monster will be announcing a handful of new brand ambassadors in the coming weeks.


As of yet, Fleetwood Mac has not signed on to any new Monster products, but they are considered Monster ambassadors, Pedersen said. The band will include long-time members Stevie Nicks, guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and drummer Mick Fleetwood. Founding member, bassist John McVie, is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. McVie's illness forced the band to cancel its Australian and New Zealand tour in October. Monster is hoping McVie will recuperate in time for CES. "We're pulling for him," Pedersen said. "He's in our prayers."

One of the band's biggest hits, "Don't Stop," fits well with Monster's 35th anniversary and ongoing themes, Pedersen said.

"Going into 2014, Monster won't stop innovating, supporting its retailers and thinking out of the box," he said. "We're definitely not going to celebrate Monster's 35th anniversary quietly. We're going to be loud."

Head Monster Noel Lee is expected to make the concert announcement this afternoon at CES Unveiled in New York City.
Macfanforever
11-12-2013, 05:00 PM
I have friends in the electronics biz go to the CES shows.They had fun there.I never got a chance to go to one when I was working at the shop.

It looks like they will be in Vegas for a week or more.
SteveMacD
11-12-2013, 06:48 PM
I'm not too crazy that they're already beginning to lower expectations for John McVie's participation.
applebucked
11-12-2013, 07:05 PM
I'm not too crazy that they're already beginning to lower expectations for John McVie's participation.
I would be surprised if John participates, honestly. Cancer treatment is rough.
WatchChain
11-12-2013, 07:30 PM
Fleetwood Mac WITHOUT John McVie.......Say it isn't so!! How much longer can we truly call them "Fleetwood Mac"?????

My dream was to see the most famous lineup of THE MAC (Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Chris McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks) onstage FOR A FULL CONCERT ONE FINAL TIME............before someone gets sick or passes away. It's looking like that's never going to happen. This band could have made millions from a FAREWELL TOUR of sorts.
applebucked
11-12-2013, 07:34 PM
They're probably just waiting for John to be healthy and fit enough to play, and they would do that farewell tour/album in the near future (at these circumstances, I think Christine participating is already very probable).
michelej1
11-12-2013, 07:37 PM
I'm not too crazy that they're already beginning to lower expectations for John McVie's participation.

This is just a corporate gig. I wanted to know what they were doing on January 8, ever since Stevie mentioned it, but I don't really consider it a show.

Michele
vivfox
11-12-2013, 08:04 PM
This is just a corporate gig. I wanted to know what they were doing on January 8, ever since Stevie mentioned it, but I don't really consider it a show.


CES is an industry gig, not a corporate one.You can even attend with the right credentials or anyone in the music business including merchants.
elle
11-12-2013, 08:47 PM
CES is an industry gig, not a corporate one.

however in both instances, the band is chosen and paid for by a corporation sponsoring the event, not by people attending that event.
SpyNote
11-12-2013, 09:06 PM
I heard the new bassist will be Sheryl Crow. :lol:
SteveMacD
11-12-2013, 09:13 PM
I heard the new bassist will be Sheryl Crow. :lol:

:lol::thumbsup:

Wow that would totally suck. :laugh:
BlueDenimLamp
11-12-2013, 09:43 PM
I heard the new bassist will be Sheryl Crow. :lol:

Sheryl Crow NO :eek: NO :mad: NO :eek:

If your going to have a girl on bass I'd pick Tal :nod:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/talwilkenfeld">@talwilkenfeld</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BassPlayerLive&amp;src=hash">#BassPlayerLive</a> yesterday. Photo by Chris Brody. <a href="http://t.co/GbMSOHHPPj">http://t.co/GbMSOHHPPj</a> <a href="http://t.co/3veaAcXT2d">pic.twitter.com/3veaAcXT2d</a></p>&mdash; Concert Blogger (@ConcertBlogger) <a href="https://twitter.com/ConcertBlogger/statuses/399566592704409600">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

She's one of the best out there... :nod:
michelej1
11-12-2013, 09:43 PM
CES is an industry gig, not a corporate one.You can even attend with the right credentials or anyone in the music business including merchants.

I have CES credentials, but I don't know if I can attend this Monster event. Not that I'd want to anyway. It's not the environment in which I'd want to see FM.

Michele
MikeInNV
11-12-2013, 09:58 PM
So there will be three Fleetwood Mac shows in Vegas in a little over a week's time. I'll be at one for sure, but I'm going to try to swing the other ones as well. I hate to say this, but I don't know how many more shows they have left, so I'm going to take every opportunity that comes up.

I suppose since California is so close by, they will all be going home during the down time, but it would be cool if they made a little vacation of it and stayed here. It would be fun to see if there were any sightings of them out and about.
SteveMacD
11-12-2013, 11:26 PM
Sheryl Crow NO :eek: NO :mad: NO :eek:

If your going to have a girl on bass I'd pick Tal :nod:
It seems obvious to me that if it's not John, it's going to be George Hawkins.
jbrownsjr
11-13-2013, 01:13 AM
It seems obvious to me that if it's not John, it's going to be George Hawkins.

George Hawkins is a fantastic bass player. I love this choice.
sywlindseyfan
11-13-2013, 02:49 AM
I'm throwing positive energy out there. John Mcvie will play at both of these shows, and just be amazing. BUT, on the side of possibility that he can't make it (because he'll be kicking cancer's ass with loud bass notes) will it be the very first Fleetwood Mac show without John?
SteveMacD
11-13-2013, 03:35 AM
I'm throwing positive energy out there. John Mcvie will play at both of these shows, and just be amazing. BUT, on the side of possibility that he can't make it (because he'll be kicking cancer's ass with loud bass notes) will it be the very first Fleetwood Mac show without John?
No. Bob Brunning was the band's first bassist, and was just a temp for McVie.

Rocky Burnette (Billy's cousin), who was the opening act, filled-in for John McVie in Dallas during the last leg of the "Tusk" tour, after McVie got food poisoning in New Orleans.
sywlindseyfan
11-13-2013, 04:09 AM
Ahh, righty-o. I remember hearing a little bit about the food poisoning. Thank you for the info, Steve.
vivfox
11-13-2013, 08:43 AM
Rocky Burnette (Billy's cousin), who was the opening act, filled-in for John McVie in Dallas during the last leg of the "Tusk" tour, after McVie got food poisoning in New Orleans.


I have never heard this interesting tid bit of info before.
jbrownsjr
11-13-2013, 11:10 AM
I have never heard this interesting tid bit of info before.

ditto.........
FierySequences
11-13-2013, 05:54 PM
They're probably just waiting for John to be healthy and fit enough to play, and they would do that farewell tour/album in the near future (at these circumstances, I think Christine participating is already very probable).

without reading all the other comments....I Like what you post, and BELEIVE this is Exactly what will happen!

Yes, I AM a Daydream believer, Davie Jones....but ALSO believe it to be TRUE!
fairydust75
11-13-2013, 07:37 PM
Huh? Really? I got mixed feelings. I kinda don't want to think they would do it without him. :confused:
michelej1
11-13-2013, 08:45 PM
Yes, I AM a Daydream believer, Davie Jones....but ALSO believe it to be TRUE!

John Stewart of the Kingston Trio wrote Daydream Believer, so there is an FM tie to that song. :)

Michele
CADreaming
11-13-2013, 08:55 PM
Huh? Really? I got mixed feelings. I kinda don't want to think they would do it without him. :confused:

I kinda think they will honor the contract and there must be a reason they couldn't get out if it if they have to proceed without John.
BlueDenimLamp
11-13-2013, 10:04 PM
Huh? Really? I got mixed feelings. I kinda don't want to think they would do it without him. :confused:

I kinda think they will honor the contract and there must be a reason they couldn't get out if it if they have to proceed without John.

It's possible John told them to just do the shows and not to worry about it...
SteveMacD
11-13-2013, 10:27 PM
I kinda think they will honor the contract and there must be a reason they couldn't get out if it if they have to proceed without John.

It's possible John told them to just do the shows and not to worry about it...

My hunch would be that John told them to do the shows without him so that none of them, John included, would be liable for canceling the show.
michelej1
11-13-2013, 10:44 PM
John is historically very possessive of his bass parts, but there are practicalities. For the upcoming Vegas stuff, whether he plays or not, John will probably get most (if not all) of his usual split and I'm sure he won't mind adding that to Molly's trust fund. The two private gigs should pay a lot more than the regular concert dates do.

Michele
MikeInNV
11-14-2013, 12:12 AM
I kinda think they will honor the contract and there must be a reason they couldn't get out if it if they have to proceed without John.

My hunch would be that John told them to do the shows without him so that none of them, John included, would be liable for canceling the show.

Isn't there insurance or something to cover cancellations when it's for such a valid reason?
BlueDenimLamp
11-14-2013, 12:31 AM
Isn't there insurance or something to cover cancellations when it's for such a valid reason?

I don't know about insurance but it sounds like it would be more like a contract...
The band was hired to do a one off show and I would imagine there is a clause covering what happens if the band is unable to honor the contract...
michelej1
11-14-2013, 02:25 AM
Isn't there insurance or something to cover cancellations when it's for such a valid reason?

Yes, but it would be interesting to know if that covered John.

Without a doubt, if Stevie or Lindsey could not perform, they have some sort of protection from being sued, but would that clause cover John as well? Or would there be some kind of contingency saying if John couldn't play, they'd find a replacement?

From my perspective, I would hope that all four of them would be covered, but I wonder.

Michele