2014 Summer tour...?

[whitewingdove]

We've all been hearing for the past year all this talk of Christine rejoining the band and some are saying it's official, some aren't and IDK! It's confusing?

What are you guys thinking will happen this summer during tour?

[louielouie2000]

Seeing how Fleetwood Mac toured quite extensively in 2013, and Lindsey has acknowledged a 2014 tour, I'm guessing this will be some sort of mini tour to dip Christine's toes back in the water to make sure she's going to be able to handle a full return to the band. They're probably using it as a chance to get used to playing with each other again, too so they can head into the studio. In an ideal world, they'd have an album to release with Christine's presence before ANY touring... but I digress.

[whitewingdove]

Yeah, I can't see that happening either :/
But with all this talk of a new album, and listening talking about some secret projects during the BBC interview (to speak verbatim) I do think they're working on a album, or working on working on and album :p Whether or not Chris will be on it is beyond me... I don't think I could really comment on that so early.

[jbrownsjr]

Seeing how Fleetwood Mac toured quite extensively in 2013, and Lindsey has acknowledged a 2014 tour, I'm guessing this will be some sort of mini tour to dip Christine's toes back in the water to make sure she's going to be able to handle a full return to the band. They're probably using it as a chance to get used to playing with each other again, too so they can head into the studio. In an ideal world, they'd have an album to release with Christine's presence before ANY touring... but I digress.

I'd have to say that this is what I think is best for them.

A tour with Christine, with two new songs from her. An album after the tour, (their chops will be solid for the album). Then a tour for that album.

That brings them to 2015.

[whitewingdove]

Sounds good. Maybe somewhere in there we can squeeze in the Buckingham Nicks rerelease...

[jbrownsjr]

Sounds good. Maybe somewhere in there we can squeeze in the Buckingham Nicks rerelease...

Ha! You have a better chance of Jeremy Spencer joining the band.

[whitewingdove]

Yeah.. probably. But they said they would, so at least it's being considered :shrug:

[jbrownsjr]

Yeah.. probably. But they said they would, so at least it's being considered :shrug:

I really thought during, The Dance, it would be released. Nothing. :(

[whitewingdove]

It's getting a bit ridiculous.. it'd been like 40 years since it was rereleased in '75

~I can't wait, I can't wait~

[BLY]

If Christine is on this summer tour I can't see them doing it without a new album to promote. I do agree it would start as a mini tour. If it's true that she has sent Lindsey some songs the album could be completed before the tour.

[whitewingdove]

I don't see why they wouldn't wait until after tour. Why rush with a new album. I could see them maybe doing that with an EP, but they won't make another EP after they just released one a year ago. Unless they've been working on one for a while and it's near completed, I don't think they'll rush into. They've never been ones to make an album that quickly, they'd rather take their time and make each song perfect and have fun doing it.

[BLY]

I think with all those tracks that are already done with Mick, Lindsey and John it could happen.Christine's additions,add three from Stevie it's done. They did it in 1975 in three months,It can be done again. I don't see Christine touring with them without a new album.

[elle]

If Christine is on this summer tour I can't see them doing it without a new album to promote. I do agree it would start as a mini tour. If it's true that she has sent Lindsey some songs the album could be completed before the tour.

that's what i'm thinking too. lindsey may have his and christine's songs already almost finished. just need stevie's and they are done. album may not be out by the summer but can be easily finished and they can perform some of the songs live before it comes out.

i know that all mac's old history speaks against this, but the technology is so different now, plus the most recent FM history speaks to them being able to put stuff out fast.


i'm actually going back and forth between them having a short tour as a 5 to reintroduce Christine, or both the 5 and the new album, or for whatever weird reason still touring as a 4 for some leftover dates. i just don't see why the latter would happen, but if it does, i'm definitely skipping that one and waiting for the tour with the 5.

[BLY]

Let's also not forget how many solo discs Lindsey has put out in the last ten years. HELLO!

[michelej1]

i just don't see why the latter would happen, but if it does, i'm definitely skipping that one and waiting for the tour with the 5.

If they do tour in the summer, I'm afraid it would be the 4 of them. I don't really like that option. Depending on where the shows were, I would go if I could get there, but I wouldn't like it.

Michele

[whitewingdove]

Lindsey is a different story....
:P

[BLY]

There is a very fine line these days between LB solo and The MAC.

[elle]

If they do tour in the summer, I'm afraid it would be the 4 of them. I don't really like that option. Depending on where the shows were, I would go if I could get there, but I wouldn't like it.

Michele

i'm afraid so too, but hoping i am wrong. on the other hand, it would be nice to save my money, for a change, so i'm not completely against the 4 touring.

if we are correct about that 12/30 show being so emotional because it was the last time as the 4, that would speak against them doing it again in the summer. they kept repeating how it's their last show... at almost every opportunity. and then LB dropped that summer bomb at the end, and it was clear he was talking about FM not solo. but we may have gotten a completely wrong impression.

[jbrownsjr]

But let's not forget Ken's rumour that Christine may join in 2014.

[Ulpian]

But let's not forget Ken's rumour that Christine may join in 2014.

I was thinking of that too! When he mentioned it, I dismissed it, but there has been a lot of speculation and encouraging comment from Christine, Lindsey etc since Ken made that comment such that a summer mini-tour (of the US, I assume) is not beyond the realms of possibility.

I do worry that Christine would rediscover the horrors of living out of a suitcase and leave again, but I really hope that wouldn't be the case. She must have had time to put things into perspective with her recent therapy.

I must say that I did not pick up the emotion at the Vegas show being linked to it being their last as a four, and further - frankly - it ought to be a cause for happiness rather than sadness if the Rumours lineup really is reforming again.

[elle]

But let's not forget Ken's rumour that Christine may join in 2014.

that's a good point. maybe she really did talk to him a year ago and told him she decided she wanted back into action. obviously she did not reach the decision that isolated country life was not for her anymore in the last few months, if we listen to anything she said in recent interviews.

[elle]

I must say that I did not pick up the emotion at the Vegas show being linked to it being their last as a four, and further - frankly - it ought to be a cause for happiness rather than sadness if the Rumours lineup really is reforming again.

yeah, but you were not there... that was just the feeling i had throughout the show. it was really weird. and yeah that's exactly what i was thinking - of the current lineup, why would SN be the one so emotionally attached to the 4 when in all interviews over the last decade she insisted she was the one who wanted Christine back the most?

also, when Mick was introducing Brett, he jazzed it up and made audience do another set of applause for him... which may go along with Brett doing CM parts too over the last decade and it being over now?

so yeah you might be right, it doesn't add up. it didn't to me, but i still had that feeling throughout the show. their repeating at every opportunity how this was the last show added to it too, especially considering that we know now they'll do more in possibly less than 6 months.

[Stormwind]

I really hope she returns for this summer tour.
Long time without signals, and now, with her confession, her desire to return playing music with the band, I feel that the time has come of her comeback.

[MikeInNV]

yeah, but you were not there... that was just the feeling i had throughout the show. it was really weird. and yeah that's exactly what i was thinking - of the current lineup, why would SN be the one so emotionally attached to the 4 when in all interviews over the last decade she insisted she was the one who wanted Christine back the most?

Stevie is emotional at the end of every tour, whether FM or solo. Plus, Lindsey laid some heavy stuff on her during the Say Goodbye intro/dedication. I never thought the way she was acting had anything to do with Christine.

[michelej1]

But let's not forget Ken's rumour that Christine may join in 2014.

Yes, but didn't he say the end of 2014.

I could see them kicking off a new tour, starting in New Zealand and Australia, in late 2014.

Michele

[michelej1]

Stevie is emotional at the end of every tour,

That's true. She is crying at the end of most tours.

Michele

[elle]

Stevie is emotional at the end of every tour, whether FM or solo. Plus, Lindsey laid some heavy stuff on her during the Say Goodbye intro/dedication. I never thought the way she was acting had anything to do with Christine.

oh ok. this was a first for me.

didn't he say basically the same thing in Stockholm when he also dedicated SG to her?

[nicole21290]

oh ok. this was a first for me.

didn't he say basically the same thing in Stockholm when he also dedicated SG to her?

let's compare and contrast, shall we?

"This is something that Stevie and I do by ourselves. It’s a song I wrote about Stevie. You know, I’ve known Stevie since I was about 16 years old…. we’ve been down a long, long road together, and there are times where maybe you just keep taking it for granted and think it’s never going to end. But I’m realizing now that we are getting to a point where you really can’t take anything for granted. And I’m just gonna dedicate this… I’m gonna dedicate this song to Stevie. This is called Say Goodbye."

"We’re gonna do just one more, I think, then get out of here. This song is one that I wrote a few years back for the last studio album we did together called Say You Will, and it was written about Stevie, as many of my songs are…. The thing about illusions is that you need them. You need illusions in order to grow, in order to dream. But you sometimes need to cast away illusions in order to grow. So as we move into the new year, perhaps a new way of thinking, a new set of possibilities, I’m going to dedicate this song to this beautiful lady that I have known since I was about 16 years old. She’s mad now because I’m making it difficult for her to do this song. It’s okay, just do the best you can. So this is for Stevie. This is called Say Goodbye."

[Lindsfan]

let's compare and contrast, shall we?

"This is something that Stevie and I do by ourselves. It’s a song I wrote about Stevie. You know, I’ve known Stevie since I was about 16 years old…. we’ve been down a long, long road together, and there are times where maybe you just keep taking it for granted and think it’s never going to end. But I’m realizing now that we are getting to a point where you really can’t take anything for granted. And I’m just gonna dedicate this… I’m gonna dedicate this song to Stevie. This is called Say Goodbye."

"We’re gonna do just one more, I think, then get out of here. This song is one that I wrote a few years back for the last studio album we did together called Say You Will, and it was written about Stevie, as many of my songs are…. The thing about illusions is that you need them. You need illusions in order to grow, in order to dream. But you sometimes need to cast away illusions in order to grow. So as we move into the new year, perhaps a new way of thinking, a new set of possibilities, I’m going to dedicate this song to this beautiful lady that I have known since I was about 16 years old. She’s mad now because I’m making it difficult for her to do this song. It’s okay, just do the best you can. So this is for Stevie. This is called Say Goodbye."

Both are poignant. Like a lot of people, I think new years, and holidays make her a little more emotional. Add into that John's health scare and god only knows what else, there were just a lot of emotions that night.

[michelej1]

let's compare and contrast, shall we?



I think the first one would have gotten to me a little more.

In 2004 at the end of the tour, for SG he said it's been too many years -- or maybe it hasn't been enough.

I really enjoyed that one.

[elle]

let's compare and contrast, shall we?

thanks. so Stockholm one seems to be heavier, basically referring to mortality, i guess because they just found out about John.

Vegas one is more amalgam of his usual SG intro on this tour, with the addition of a new year reference, and i guess what he must learned in Stockholm if not before, that she gets mad when he dedicates a song to her.

don't you just hate it when he says "we'll just do one more and get outta here"?

i also found it interesting that Christine was, similarly to many audiences, frustrated by them insisting on always ending the set with a quiet song. that must have originated from Stevie and / or Lindsey, since both FM and LB's solo shows always end up with the quiet song (do Stevie's too?). that frustrated me to no end when i saw first few solo shows - why not leave them wanting more, Lindsey, and end on exuberant note?!

[Lindsfan]

let's compare and contrast, shall we?


I think the first one would have gotten to me a little more.

In 2004 at the end of the tour, for SG he said it's been too many years -- or maybe it hasn't been enough.

I really enjoyed that one.

Stop it, you two. You're going to make me cry :(

[nicole21290]

i also found it interesting that Christine was, similarly to many audiences, frustrated by them insisting on always ending the set with a quiet song. that must have originated from Stevie and / or Lindsey, since both FM and LB's solo shows always end up with the quiet song (do Stevie's too?). that frustrated me to no end when i saw first few solo shows - why not leave them wanting more, Lindsey, and end on exuberant note?!

Yeah, Stevie likes to end with a piano ballad. The Big Three - Beauty & The Beast, Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You? and Love Is.

I like SnL ending with Say Goodbye and I have no shame in saying so, lol.

[michelej1]

Vegas one is more amalgam of his usual SG intro on this tour, with the addition of a new year reference, and i guess what he must learned in Stockholm if not before, that she gets mad when he dedicates a song to her.



He knew it before. He said that in 2004 too in PA, that she got mad at him about his sentimental dedication the night before and noted that she hated when she said those things to her and she demurred and kind of said, I couldn't fully hear her, but she kind of said, "it's your song. Say what you want."

Michele

[michelej1]

i also found it interesting that Christine was, similarly to many audiences, frustrated by them insisting on always ending the set with a quiet song.

But when the dame had the chance to end her own show the way she wanted in 1984, she ended with Songbird too.

For the VHS tape, she ended with Over My Head, but on the tour itself she ended with Songbird.

Michele

[SteveMacD]

She'll be back for a summer tour. What other reason would they have to wait for about five months to go back out OR to go back out so soon after they just toured?

Christine's back.

[whitewingdove]

He knew it before. He said that in 2004 too in PA, that she got mad at him about his sentimental dedication the night before and noted that she hated when she said those things to her and she demurred and kind of said, I couldn't fully hear her, but she kind of said, "it's your song. Say what you want."

Michele

I'm assuming it's because she doesn't wanna get into it? :shrug:
Love that woman to death but she is so damn confusing sometimes! (or mostly)

[SteveMacD]

Love that woman to death but she is so damn confusing sometimes! (or mostly)
Welcome to manhood...

[HelloMonster]

I have a feeling that Christine will be back, but maybe not for the summer tour. I hope not, at least. I would REALLY like to have some money in the bank again! :lol: Christ help me if she does, though.

[Ulpian]

I have a feeling that Christine will be back, but maybe not for the summer tour. I hope not, at least. I would REALLY like to have some money in the bank again! :lol: Christ help me if she does, though.

I would really love another EP as well, featuring one or two of her songs. Wishful thinking probably.

[shackin'up]

She'll be back for a summer tour. What other reason would they have to wait for about five months to go back out OR to go back out so soon after they just toured?

Christine's back.

Well to concoct a new album from her recordings and some work for Stevie too?

[UnwindedDreams]

I think it will be the same show with Lindsey, Stevie, John, & Mick. Maybe they'd include Christine in the show by performing more of her songs but I think Christine in 2015 at Glastonbury. I guess they'll perform in cities they didn't do in '13 like Brooklyn, Wichita, Atlantic City, Austin. Stevie said at the show at MGM Vegas that we'll see them in 2014 so I think they'll perform at MGM again. The casino most likely pays them a bundle to play there. 3 shows at MGM in 2013!

Will the tour be: "Live 2014"?

[sywlindseyfan]

That's true. She is crying at the end of most tours.

Michele

Although this is true Michelle, have you ever seen Mick get choked up at the end like that as well? I know him to be emotional, and have seen him cry, but not like that.

[michelej1]

Although this is true Michelle, have you ever seen Mick get choked up at the end like that as well? I know him to be emotional, and have seen him cry, but not like that.

No, I haven't. Michele

[sywlindseyfan]

No, I haven't. Michele

Well, all in all, you're probably right. As much as I want to see Chris again, I may have to hunker down and wait.

[mottabam]

I think it will be the same show with Lindsey, Stevie, John, & Mick. Maybe they'd include Christine in the show by performing more of her songs but I think Christine in 2015 at Glastonbury. I guess they'll perform in cities they didn't do in '13 like Brooklyn, Wichita, Atlantic City, Austin. Stevie said at the show at MGM Vegas that we'll see them in 2014 so I think they'll perform at MGM again. The casino most likely pays them a bundle to play there. 3 shows at MGM in 2013!

Will the tour be: "Live 2014"?

^ Hopefully they will have something more creative than that this time out. Perhaps the name of the proposed new album, track off a new EP or if Chris does tour.,?"The other Mac is Back":laugh: joking but all in all I can't wait to to see the 5 of them live on stage together again. Really HOPING they will consider performing 'Think About Me", just love that song, could be a good surprise opener. A few more tracks from Tango and Mirage would be great too.

[GavinBrown]

My theory is this...I think we will see the Mac do a summer US tour ...maybe 30 dates with Christine. Probably happening in May-July time frame. They will be working on demos together while touring and they will take a brief break and then hit the studio in the fall. Spring of 2015 they will release a full album celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the release of "Fleetwood Mac". They will then embark on a huge world tour (and maybe hint it might be the last one with the lineup). They will release a dvd and tour the rest of 2015. Then they will all take a break with Stevie/Lindsey looking at possible solo projects in 2016. (After all 2016 will be the 35 year anniversary of Bella Donna). :blob1:

[louielouie2000]

My theory is this...I think we will see the Mac do a summer US tour ...maybe 30 dates with Christine. Probably happening in May-July time frame. They will be working on demos together while touring and they will take a brief break and then hit the studio in the fall. Spring of 2015 they will release a full album celebrating the 40 year anniversary of the release of "Fleetwood Mac". They will then embark on a huge world tour (and maybe hint it might be the last one with the lineup). They will release a dvd and tour the rest of 2015. Then they will all take a break with Stevie/Lindsey looking at possible solo projects in 2016. (After all 2016 will be the 35 year anniversary of Bella Donna). :blob1:

Fleetwood Mac touring 3 straight years in a row makes no sense to me. After all, Stevie thinks the band should go away for 3 years after every tour. It just seems like an odd way of doing things to tour 3 straight years like this.

That being said, your predictions will probably end up being 100% correct. They band will probably want to play some dates together this summer to dip Christine's toes back into the water, and get everyone used to being a 5 piece band again. Then we know they'll want to tour after they release an album. Which hopefully will be sooner than later.

[streetangel27]

I will be going wherever Christine is. The US, the UK...I don't care!

[ChickenStu]

Part of me will be a little dissapointed if she rejoins the band. I'll explain why:

I really had to move heaven and earth to see the Mac back in September 2013.
Believe me, getting the tickets was a nightmare and I only managed it through sheer luck. I promised myself I'd never put myself through that stress again.

When she joined them onstage my friend Nick said to me "It may have been one song only, but we just saw the CLASSIC line up of Fleetwood Mac old man!"
He then went on to say that "What we saw there was history. No one will ever top this. We probably never have to see another live gig again after witnessing that." I agreed with him that we could never, ever top that evening.

When I got in and my wife asked me if I had a good time I said "I probably never need to see another live gig again in my life. That was IT".

I felt I had really accomplished something by getting those seats.

If she rejoins them permanently and they do a massive tour on the back of it... I think you can see where I'm going with this.

(although I have since changed my mind on the "I'm never seeing a live gig again" thing. I've put my name down for Foo Fighters if they do the UK in 2014 and just told a mate "Get me a ticket to that!" and I intend to see Toto do the UK in 2015).

[elle]

Part of me will be a little dissapointed if she rejoins the band. I'll explain why:

..........

He then went on to say that "What we saw there was history. No one will ever top this. We probably never have to see another live gig again after witnessing that." I agreed with him that we could never, ever top that evening.

:laugh: yeah i can understand that. your unique once-in-a-lifetime experience won't be that unique anymore.

like when LB did Rock Away Blind live at his Q&A in NYC for the first time ever, and right after receiving standing O said "i will never do that song again". and people who were there felt that we got something really special. although, once he started adding the song on request during his subsequent tour, i can't say i ever regretted it. it was still amazing to hear it a few more times, even if we weren't that unique anymore. :lol:

similarly with Walk A Thin Line. neither LB or FM performed it live, ever. Mick even mentioned it to me during one of his m&gs. i happily let him know how wrong he was - that LB performed a verse of WATL on our request (or more accurately insistent badgering :D) at his solo show in Chicago, for a special occasion. Mick seemed shocked, he stopped me, put his hand on my shoulder, and looked at me like "who are you and why would he do that?". a friend of mine said after that she is kinda happy FM didn't have it as a part of the setlist this year, because what we got is even more special, and completely unique experience that never happened before or after. i can see that reasoning, but i still want the whole song, added as a regular part of the setlist, either FM or solo. :shrug:

[vivfox]

similarly with Walk A Thin Line. neither LB or FM performed it live, ever. Mick even mentioned it to me during one of his m&gs. i happily let him know how wrong he was - that LB performed a verse of WATL on our request (or more accurately insistent badgering :D) at his solo show in Chicago, for a special occasion. Mick seemed shocked, he stopped me, put his hand on my shoulder, and looked at me like "who are you and why would he do that?".

Are you aware or did Mick remember that George Hawkins performed WATL in Mick Fleetwood's Zoo band back in nineteen eighty something?

[elle]

Are you aware or did Mick remember that George Hawkins performed WATL in Mick Fleetwood's Zoo band back in nineteen eighty something?

i don't know whether he remembers. he was telling me Lindsey or FM never did it live. and was also telling me how much he loves the song and how he recorded it with the Zoo. (which i knew of course.)

i actually didn't like Zoo version much, or the regular Tusk version. i like the speedier version on the second / outtake Tusk disc. but what i really love is the Deerhunter version. and would LOVE to see what Lindsey could do with it live.

[vivfox]

what i really love is the Deerhunter version.

Never heard of this version. Was it in the movie?

[Ulpian]

Part of me will be a little dissapointed if she rejoins the band. I'll explain why:

I really had to move heaven and earth to see the Mac back in September 2013.
Believe me, getting the tickets was a nightmare and I only managed it through sheer luck. I promised myself I'd never put myself through that stress again.

When she joined them onstage my friend Nick said to me "It may have been one song only, but we just saw the CLASSIC line up of Fleetwood Mac old man!"
He then went on to say that "What we saw there was history. No one will ever top this. We probably never have to see another live gig again after witnessing that." I agreed with him that we could never, ever top that evening.

When I got in and my wife asked me if I had a good time I said "I probably never need to see another live gig again in my life. That was IT".

I felt I had really accomplished something by getting those seats.

If she rejoins them permanently and they do a massive tour on the back of it... I think you can see where I'm going with this.

(although I have since changed my mind on the "I'm never seeing a live gig again" thing. I've put my name down for Foo Fighters if they do the UK in 2014 and just told a mate "Get me a ticket to that!" and I intend to see Toto do the UK in 2015).

I was also at the O2 and saw the five of them, and felt precisely as you did.

I didn't think Christine would make any noises about rejoining permanently and so thought, well, if I never see anything again, that has made my dream come true.

[ChickenStu]

I seriously doubt I'll ever see Fleetwood Mac again. Not that they weren't awesome live - but anytime you try and recreate a unique experience it never matches. That was a once in a lifetime thing. Plus, the stress of making it happen for me was almost too much to bear.

When I finally secured tickets I collapsed in a heap almost close to tears.
I've seen them, I made it happen and I don't want to get greedy or push my luck.

If McVie rejoins them permanently - there is a strong possibility I may... oh I don't know. See how I feel if/when it happens.

[MoonSister75]

Well I need Christine to re-join them at least once more at the 02. I was there on the 24th - yes I know...the wrong date. I'm sure she'll be back to perform some more with them. And yes getting a good ticket might be stressful, but I'm pretty determined :woohoo:

[elle]

Never heard of this version. Was it in the movie?

deerhunter the band.

http://www.stereogum.com/84021/atlas_sound_covers_fleetwood_mac/mp3s/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUye1rPdP8M

http://deerhuntertheband.blogspot.com/2009/08/atlas-sound-walk-thin-line-fleetwood.html

[lovethemac1]

Here's a comment from someone commenting on the latest news on the website: Fleetwood Mac News:



this interview could been done a while ago if not then she is not reveiling everything she knows. i got some inside stuff recently from a band member and saw that person at one of the casinos in vegas just about 2 weeks ago. All I am going to say is it will all come out real soon. it will make lots of fleetwood mac fans. very excited about 2014 and more!!! stay posted on this site.
11 January 2014 11:24

[ChickenStu]

You know what? Sod it. I might try my luck with the tickets again. You never know. Not expecting much, but I'm going to go for it. In 2013 the tour sold out in seconds. I only got a look in cause they announced an extra date due to overwhelming ticket demands. If I can get lucky then I can get lucky again. Who knows?

[jbrownsjr]

You know what? Sod it. I might try my luck with the tickets again. You never know. Not expecting much, but I'm going to go for it. In 2013 the tour sold out in seconds. I only got a look in cause they announced an extra date due to overwhelming ticket demands. If I can get lucky then I can get lucky again. Who knows?

2013 did not sell out in seconds. Unless you were hoping for row 1 or something.

[SteveMacD]

2013 did not sell out in seconds. Unless you were hoping for row 1 or something.
Two hours before the Columbus show, tickets were still on sale for as low as $30.

[MoonSister75]

All tickets sold out in the UK, I don't know exactly how quickly. I ended up buying mine through a re-sale site. It was a good seat at not much more than the face value. And there were plenty of seats available on these sites. These tickets are always a bit risky though. I'm not sure I'd want to buy a re-sale ticket for a Christine McVie Fleetwood Mac - imagine if I didn't get in with it - aaaarr!!!

[Macfanforever]

This time around I think it wont pay to be fussy with seating selection.I just want to get into the venue if even its the nosebleed section or the lawn seats with the staggering drunks spilling their booze on me. I just got to wear my raincoat.LOL....

I see a quick sellout with all 5 present.Plus they probably promote the tour saying Christine is back with the band in the promos.

[MoonSister75]

This time around I think it wont pay to be fussy with seating selection.I just want to get into the venue if even its the nosebleed section or the lawn seats with the staggering drunks spilling their booze on me. I just got to wear my raincoat.LOL....

I see a quick sellout with all 5 present.Plus they probably promote the tour saying Christine is back with the band in the promos.

Thanks for this^^^ its helpful. I've been pondering on this the last couple of days, and I agree with you, as long as I'm in there I don't care where I am. I really wanted to be able to see them last year, but next time I need to be happy with what ever ticket I can get :)

[elle]

All tickets sold out in the UK, I don't know exactly how quickly.

yes, London shows sold out in seconds or minutes. and that was before it was known Christine will show up at those shows.

(legal scalping that i understand is the norm in the UK doesn't help.)

however, front side tickets for all 3 London shows were added a couple of weeks before the actual show, and there were some great tickets available for face value. i love these side tickets because you are close but can also actually see the whole stage and a bit in the back of it. you can see them going in and out from backstage.

[MoonSister75]

yes, London shows sold out in seconds or minutes. and that was before it was known Christine will show up at those shows.

(legal scalping that i understand is the norm in the UK doesn't help.)

however, front side tickets for all 3 London shows were added a couple of weeks before the actual show, and there were some great tickets available for face value. i love these side tickets because you are close but can also actually see the whole stage and a bit in the back of it. you can see them going in and out from backstage.

That was the kind of ticket I ended up with, but through a re-sale site - it was a great seat. I did see the tickets that were added a few weeks before but I'd already bought mine. I just don't think this time I'd want to leave it that late. But it did seem to me that there is always a way of getting a ticket, some how.

[Macfanforever]

Thanks for this^^^ its helpful. I've been pondering on this the last couple of days, and I agree with you, as long as I'm in there I don't care where I am. I really wanted to be able to see them last year, but next time I need to be happy with what ever ticket I can get :)

yes, London shows sold out in seconds or minutes. and that was before it was known Christine will show up at those shows.

(legal scalping that i understand is the norm in the UK doesn't help.)

however, front side tickets for all 3 London shows were added a couple of weeks before the actual show, and there were some great tickets available for face value. i love these side tickets because you are close but can also actually see the whole stage and a bit in the back of it. you can see them going in and out from backstage.

Yes .With shows selling out in minutes .There is no time to play games looking for the best seats in the house with Ticketbasturd or Livenation with their crappy slow websites when the tix go onsale in the first hour of sale.

[ChickenStu]

I ended up buying mine through a re-sale site.

Any chance of a link to that?

[MoonSister75]

Any chance of a link to that?

of course - I used www.seatwave.com. Everything went very smoothly with them (and I think it generally does), but there are cases where tickets never turn up etc. You then get your money back, but you don't get to go - gutted!

I think a better one is www.double8tickets.com. You will probably pay more, but they seem almost guaranteed.

[ChickenStu]

of course - I used www.seatwave.com. Everything went very smoothly with them (and I think it generally does), but there are cases where tickets never turn up etc. You then get your money back, but you don't get to go - gutted!

I think a better one is www.double8tickets.com. You will probably pay more, but they seem almost guaranteed.

OK cheers mate! :)

Some good advice a friend gave about getting Foo Fighters tickets which I guess can also apply to this situation: "get online super early, have lots of browsers open and be quick quick quick."

I'm just chomping at the bit now for something about it to be announced now. I know I've seen them already and stuff, I know all that stuff I said before... but DAMMIT I'VE GOT THE TASTE NOW!!!

[Macfanforever]

of course - I used www.seatwave.com. Everything went very smoothly with them (and I think it generally does), but there are cases where tickets never turn up etc. You then get your money back, but you don't get to go - gutted!

I think a better one is www.double8tickets.com. You will probably pay more, but they seem almost guaranteed.

Any chance of a link to that?

I used Stubhub for tix for the Stevie's New York Webster show which got canceled because she was ill.

I received the tix quickly and sent them back for a refund with no hassles and delays. I would use them again.


http://www.stubhub.com/all-tickets/?gcid=C12289x486&keyword=10115844_c&creative=42698896630&gclid=CJvywO7wgLwCFTJo7Aoda0QAKw

[MoonSister75]

OK cheers mate! :)

Some good advice a friend gave about getting Foo Fighters tickets which I guess can also apply to this situation: "get online super early, have lots of browsers open and be quick quick quick."

I'm just chomping at the bit now for something about it to be announced now. I know I've seen them already and stuff, I know all that stuff I said before... but DAMMIT I'VE GOT THE TASTE NOW!!!

Good luck! I'm sure you'll be able to get one somehow :nod:

[ChickenStu]

Good luck! I'm sure you'll be able to get one somehow :nod:

I've got to get three! Sadly the bloke I went with in 2013 (who's my best friend) isn't down for it this time as he wants to go with his (absolutely super lovely) wife (who I love almost as much as I love him). Which is fair enough. Shame, I'd want it to be him I went with but I respect his wishes. Still my best friend though and we'll always have awesome memories of that night.

Luckily ANOTHER friend of mine who's not quite as into the Mac as I am fancies it. He says while he's not that into them he does like a few of the tunes and a lot of the bands he likes are quite influenced by them. Plus, he is just a sucker for a live gig. I've said if it happens, he's got to seriously get into the Mac on spotify or whatever and bring himself to my level of fandom. I'd also buy him a copy of Rumours. I'd tell him I expect him to know every damn word to every damn song beforehand. I need the person with me to be as big a fan as I am. I was with him today and I played him "Sad Angel". He actually kinda dug it!

The THIRD ticket is for the woman next door. She's an absolute MAC NUT. It's funny. Quite often I'll be listening to the Mac in the kitchen and I'll turn it off - only to hear it blasting out the window from next door! Something we both often laugh about. I felt really guilty for not finding a way to make it possible for her to join me in 2013 (I honestly just didn't think).

So that's three.

This is what I have to make happen.

[MoonSister75]

I've got to get three! Sadly the bloke I went with in 2013 (who's my best friend) isn't down for it this time as he wants to go with his (absolutely super lovely) wife (who I love almost as much as I love him). Which is fair enough. Shame, I'd want it to be him I went with but I respect his wishes. Still my best friend though and we'll always have awesome memories of that night.

Luckily ANOTHER friend of mine who's not quite as into the Mac as I am fancies it. He says while he's not that into them he does like a few of the tunes and a lot of the bands he likes are quite influenced by them. Plus, he is just a sucker for a live gig. I've said if it happens, he's got to seriously get into the Mac on spotify or whatever and bring himself to my level of fandom. I'd also buy him a copy of Rumours. I'd tell him I expect him to know every damn word to every damn song beforehand. I need the person with me to be as big a fan as I am. I was with him today and I played him "Sad Angel". He actually kinda dug it!

The THIRD ticket is for the woman next door. She's an absolute MAC NUT. It's funny. Quite often I'll be listening to the Mac in the kitchen and I'll turn it off - only to hear it blasting out the window from next door! Something we both often laugh about. I felt really guilty for not finding a way to make it possible for her to join me in 2013 (I honestly just didn't think).

So that's three.

This is what I have to make happen.

I'm sure its still possible! Just do what Stevie would do - pray to the God of Concert Ticket Sales :angel:

[ChickenStu]

Well people here is an update. I've got tickets for 2015 and am going with the lady next door who I mentioned in here a bit earlier. Feels weird reading back through all this with that knowledge, lol.

[Macfanforever]

We should change the thread name to "2014 Freezing Winter Tour".LOL.....:eek:

It probably be cheaper if FM to rent Santa's sleigh and Rudy instead of renting trucks and jets to move them around the world .LOL.............................................................:eek:

I'm glad that you got your tix ChickenStu.