Solo Lindsey Live: yay/nay/meh?

[Nico]

I suddenly decided to make a poll to get an idea of how many times you'vehave seen solo Lindsey live. Some may have seen him only a handful, others far more, and maybe some have not seen him at all. It's not so much a comparison as it is a means for discussion.

I'd love to know what it is about Lindsey live that made so many see him more than once? And those who haven't seen him: do you want to ever? Just share your thoughts.

For me it's a no-brainer. :) But I'll share that later...

[nicole21290]

Of course I want to. My geographical location and the money it would cost to fly to the States for one is somewhat of a barrier. As is the fact I didn't even know his name before March 2013 and I'm fairly certain he's not done solo shows since then... ;) :D

#haventbeentostevieorfleetwoodmaceither

[WildHearted]

I've seen him twice live (which is both of the tours he's done since I've become a fan).

I see him live for the same reason I see any other person live. I like his music and his playing.

[Nico]

Of course I want to. My geographical location and the money it would cost to fly to the States for one is somewhat of a barrier. As is the fact I didn't even know his name before March 2013 and I'm fairly certain he's not done solo shows since then... ;) :D

#haventbeentostevieorfleetwoodmaceither

But that's ok Nicole because your fandom has to start somewhere. Think about the amazing parts: you get the chance to "discover" Lindsey when many of us (myself here I'm talking about myself) have been fans since, well, I was in undergrad and I fell so deeply and the experience of hearing all his music as "new" to me was just wonderful. I felt like I had found a treasure trove of greatness.

I hope you see him!

[Nico]

I've seen him twice live (which is both of the tours he's done since I've become a fan).

I see him live for the same reason I see any other person live. I like his music and his playing.

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your feedback. Good reason to see an artist live. Generally, my favorite live experiences have always been with those artists who's music AND live performances I love.

[Nico]

lol! VOTE PEOPLE. Don't be scared of me. :wavey:

[Nico]

I voted somewhere between 11 and 15. It could be more, but I lost count. However, I felt better voting that just to be safe. I really should have marked them down somewhere.

Why so many? Because he is incredible live and I could just sit there and listen to him play "Go Insane" over and over and never tire. He's amazing.

[elle]

lol! VOTE PEOPLE. Don't be scared of me. :wavey:

:wavey: Nico! it's been a long time, good to see you back here! :xoxo:

you know my answer. more than the times you have listed, but haven't lost count, yet.

and still not enough. why so many times? first i loved [some of] his music, then i saw him live at Saban show, and figured i'd see one more when he comes to my area. then talked to some other fans, and it just started rolling. now we have big fun roadtrips and parties around his tours, and i met some of my closest dearest friends along the way. it's like an addiction. or maybe like some sport's team club. whatever it is, it's been a great journey.

live solo, i love his intensity, especially when he's performing on his own. he takes you on emotional roller-coaster ride, plus gives you unbelievably mesmerizing guitar experience that one can gets never tired of watching. solo he doesn't play chords like he mostly does with the mac, but you also get much more of that thunderous fingerpicking that is hard not to get drawn into.

the fact that Lindsey is so open to audience interactions and that you can tease him during the shows and get him to add some requests adds in the fun. and that he is so warm, appreciative, and easy to shoot breeze with these days doesn't hurt either.

[michelej1]

Keep going hoping he'll grow on me some day:( .

Michele

[elle]

Keep going hoping he'll grow on me some day:( .

Michele

lol. it's a struggle, Michele. :cool:

[Nico]

:wavey: Nico! it's been a long time, good to see you back here! :xoxo:

you know my answer. more than the times you have listed, but haven't lost count, yet.

and still not enough. why so many times? first i loved [some of] his music, then i saw him live at Saban show, and figured i'd see one more when he comes to my area. then talked to some other fans, and it just started rolling. now we have big fun roadtrips and parties around his tours, and i met some of my closest dearest friends along the way. it's like an addiction. or maybe like some sport's team club. whatever it is, it's been a great journey.

live solo, i love his intensity, especially when he's performing on his own. he takes you on emotional roller-coaster ride, plus gives you unbelievably mesmerizing guitar experience that one can gets never tired of watching. solo he doesn't play chords like he mostly does with the mac, but you also get much more of that thunderous fingerpicking that is hard not to get drawn into.

the fact that Lindsey is so open to audience interactions and that you can tease him during the shows and get him to add some requests adds in the fun. and that he is so warm, appreciative, and easy to shoot breeze with these days doesn't hurt either.

What a perfect response. You know, there are some artists you see live and they're good and everything, but their performances don't necessarily showcase a completely different side to their artistic abilities. When I saw Lindsey live, I felt like I saw a whole different side of him. On albums, his songs could be more mechanical, precise, and "perfect."

There is something so intense, passionate, REAL, and...fiery about seeing him live. All the emotions come through and, to be honest, I've loved a lot of his live arrangements as much- even more- than on his albums.

Not to mention- YES! Some truly awesome people I have met through this fandom. You all know who you are. :xoxo:

[Nico]

Keep going hoping he'll grow on me some day:( .

Michele

:lol: I love it.

[elle]

I voted somewhere between 11 and 15. It could be more, but I lost count. However, I felt better voting that just to be safe. I really should have marked them down somewhere.

Why so many? Because he is incredible live and I could just sit there and listen to him play "Go Insane" over and over and never tire. He's amazing.

;) right. you know it's more. :laugh:

[Nico]

;) right. you know it's more. :laugh:

Ok yeah everyone. It's more than 15. I sort of forgot how....um, excited I got in 2006 when he announced his tour. Yeah I went to a LOT of shows. It's probably more like, oh, 17/18...

[elle]

Of course I want to. My geographical location and the money it would cost to fly to the States for one is somewhat of a barrier. As is the fact I didn't even know his name before March 2013 and I'm fairly certain he's not done solo shows since then... ;) :D

#haventbeentostevieorfleetwoodmaceither

wow, didn't know you are such a new fan. how cool!

[Nico]

wow, didn't know you are such a new fan. how cool!

I'm somewhat envious of her, elle. I loved the time I was discovering Lindsey's brilliance. I wish I could relive it!

[Lindsfan]

But that's ok Nicole because your fandom has to start somewhere. Think about the amazing parts: you get the chance to "discover" Lindsey when many of us (myself here I'm talking about myself) have been fans since, well, I was in undergrad and I fell so deeply and the experience of hearing all his music as "new" to me was just wonderful. I felt like I had found a treasure trove of greatness.

I hope you see him!

Yep, I've only been a fan for a few years, and already I envy those experiencing Lindsey for the first time :nod:

:wavey: Nico! it's been a long time, good to see you back here! :xoxo:

you know my answer. more than the times you have listed, but haven't lost count, yet.

and still not enough. why so many times? first i loved [some of] his music, then i saw him live at Saban show, and figured i'd see one more when he comes to my area. then talked to some other fans, and it just started rolling. now we have big fun roadtrips and parties around his tours, and i met some of my closest dearest friends along the way. it's like an addiction. or maybe like some sport's team club. whatever it is, it's been a great journey.

live solo, i love his intensity, especially when he's performing on his own. he takes you on emotional roller-coaster ride, plus gives you unbelievably mesmerizing guitar experience that one can gets never tired of watching. solo he doesn't play chords like he mostly does with the mac, but you also get much more of that thunderous fingerpicking that is hard not to get drawn into.

the fact that Lindsey is so open to audience interactions and that you can tease him during the shows and get him to add some requests adds in the fun. and that he is so warm, appreciative, and easy to shoot breeze with these days doesn't hurt either.

Beautifully stated, all of that, but the part about the friends is really special, and I wish/hope Lindsey knows how much his music means to us, and how it does, in fact, bring people together. I love you guys so much, and I so want to convey that to him, that it's a gift he has, beyond his playing, and his writing.

What a perfect response. You know, there are some artists you see live and they're good and everything, but their performances don't necessarily showcase a completely different side to their artistic abilities. When I saw Lindsey live, I felt like I saw a whole different side of him. On albums, his songs could be more mechanical, precise, and "perfect."

There is something so intense, passionate, REAL, and...fiery about seeing him live. All the emotions come through and, to be honest, I've loved a lot of his live arrangements as much- even more- than on his albums.

Not to mention- YES! Some truly awesome people I have met through this fandom. You all know who you are. :xoxo:

He really is like nobody else. It's not like with some artists who people love the music, or they love the image. He makes you really love him. Like Elle said, it's more like an addiction. It really is. The coming down part, after a show or tour, is unreal, but worth it for the high of the show. What is really cool, though, is the way we need him, and depend on him, to be what we need him to be. That sounds funny, but I'll give you two examples. I know one friend who is always so positive, and upbeat, and just so inspirational. She finally got around to getting tickets to FM this last year, and out of nowhere posted to her friends how upset she was. We were all shocked. She was always so even keel. But she was in major traffic, after a long day, and then couldn't find parking, and so got into the venue late and was in a bit of a meltdown. We couldn't get a hold of her to see if she was okay, or what was wrong, and then, out of nowhere, she contacted us, saying, she was a few rows in front of Lindsey, and he smiled at her. All was right with the world. I have another friend who had the worst year ever. She almost didn't go to see him with FM, but at the last miute decide to give it a go. Same story, bad traffic, bad day, bad year, running late. the last thing I heard from her was "Buckingham, YOU better not let me down". A while later, I heard from her again and it was something along the lines of he saw me, he smiled at me, and he blew me away. When I have the worst day ever, I put on his music, and my day is improved drastically. Seeing him in concert is like a religious experience. That's why I see him so much. Because he does it for me.

[Nico]

He really is like nobody else. It's not like with some artists who people love the music, or they love the image. He makes you really love him. Like Elle said, it's more like an addiction. It really is. The coming down part, after a show or tour, is unreal, but worth it for the high of the show. What is really cool, though, is the way we need him, and depend on him, to be what we need him to be. That sounds funny, but I'll give you two examples. I know one friend who is always so positive, and upbeat, and just so inspirational. She finally got around to getting tickets to FM this last year, and out of nowhere posted to her friends how upset she was. We were all shocked. She was always so even keel. But she was in major traffic, after a long day, and then couldn't find parking, and so got into the venue late and was in a bit of a meltdown. We couldn't get a hold of her to see if she was okay, or what was wrong, and then, out of nowhere, she contacted us, saying, she was a few rows in front of Lindsey, and he smiled at her. All was right with the world. I have another friend who had the worst year ever. She almost didn't go to see him with FM, but at the last miute decide to give it a go. Same story, bad traffic, bad day, bad year, running late. the last thing I heard from her was "Buckingham, YOU better not let me down". A while later, I heard from her again and it was something along the lines of he saw me, he smiled at me, and he blew me away. When I have the worst day ever, I put on his music, and my day is improved drastically. Seeing him in concert is like a religious experience. That's why I see him so much. Because he does it for me.

ok, you got me teary-eyes Lindsfan because this is SO true. What a perfect way to explain it. I think with Lindsey it's like...you know, the music is brought to life in a very personal way with him. His solo songs may not be as affective on albums on the mass level that FM is (thought that baffles me because all I hear is perfection), but when you see him up close and personal it's like he is singing to you/for you and the way he plays that guitar...when George Harrison wrote "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" I honestly feel he was connecting with those special types of musicians whose instruments are another part of their body. I can't picture LB without his guitar because the two belong together. He can make so many incredible things come to life in such a powerful way, with just simple strumming.

And so meticulous and gorgeous. Plus his songs are easy to relate to because, although his lyrics can be internal and sometimes not easy to analyze, the way he performs makes the connection happen. Ugh, it's hard to put in words for me but YES to all you said. He's a special kind of artist.

I feel like Lindsey does on a smaller scale what Bruce Springsteen does for his fans on a larger one. They connect with every word, but with us it's like every note he plays just goes right to our souls. Well, for me at least. :)

[shackin'up]

4. But with the UKgigs that got cancelled it would have been 6. :-(

[shackin'up]

1. I hate that he always sticks to the same songs.
2. I hate that he always overdoses sheen in the studio.
3. I hate that he overreacts on stage the same way everytime.
4. I hate that he never really opens up on how he writes or composes in interviews. ( always the same metaphors).

Still, he is my favorite artist ever, because he never fails to amaze me with his recordings and with his stageperformance.
He always makes choices that attack my expectations, so I really have to go into it to fully enjoy.
In his own, controlled artistic world he always searches for his own challenge. ( not always the challenge I want him to search).

In all his overproduced, idiosyncratic, almost comicbooklike recordings, he always finds a way to go straight to your Heart, and finds emotion. It's pretty Unique in the musicworld. He's polished bubblegumpop, RAW punk, cheesy country, experimental folk and pure rock and roll at the same time.

He's the master.

[AliceLover]

It's funny. The first time I went to see him (first leg of Under the Skin tour) I really wasn't that excited. I only liked two songs on the album. However, when we got to the venue, someone offered my mother two front row tickets...dead center. It was unbelieveable. I was also tickled that he was playing Holiday Road. After the show, I started listening to "Out of the Cradle" and at that point was hooked. I played "Turn it On" 1,000x times. Then, he ADDED it to the set list! Hook, line, and sinker!

UTS Tour (4 shows)
GOS Tour (3 shows)
SWS Tour (3 shows)
OMS tour (3 shows) - could have been 6, but the only song that interested me was "Stephanie"

[nicole21290]

I'm somewhat envious of her, elle. I loved the time I was discovering Lindsey's brilliance. I wish I could relive it!

It was a touch overwhelming, actually - just because there was SO MUCH. When I get interested in something, I quickly veer towards obsession so within two or so weeks of first watching The Dance (previously all I knew of FM was cursory knowledge of their greatest hits...) I'd listened to - chronologically - all released Fleetwood Mac albums, Lindsey studio/live albums, Stevie studio albums, Buckingham Nicks, and a bunch of demos and boots. I'd watched The Dance, Live in Boston, Mirage, Rosebud, Japan tour footage, Tusk doco, Destiny Rules, L's Soundstage and Bass Hall, S's Soundstage, and various other miscellaneous clips. Oh, and read pretty much every thread on The Ledge that interested me from the very beginning (well, the beginning of this incarnation of the board). So, yeah, I was a tad overwhelmed by the end of that fortnight or three weeks or whatever it was...

Totally worth it. ;)

[elle]

4. But with the UKgigs that got cancelled it would have been 6. :-(

wow. only 4. for some reason i always had a feeling you saw him more since you flew to the US for both UTS and GOS tours, in my mind just during GOS it was 4... and your fabulous descriptions of GOS touring experience you had was the impetus for me to even start thinking of going on little roadtrips and seeing multiple dates in a row. too bad those are lost now. i loved reading those.

[McTrouble]

5 trips over to the USA = 22 times solo :cool:

[elle]

It was a touch overwhelming, actually - just because there was SO MUCH. When I get interested in something, I quickly veer towards obsession so within two or so weeks of first watching

obsessive nature? sounds familiar. :nod: :laugh:

i was like that in Dec 2009. and thinking how great it is to have internet and be able to dig out all this stuff so fast. spent nights watching youtube videos... and that adds up so fast, 3-5 minutes each! several things cemented it for me - watching a video of Go Insane from Soundstage and that Big Love/Landslide from Letterman. so much of both virtuosity and emotion! but then i had the whole 2010 when nothing was happening. i thought that's it, i will never get to see LB live. and after reading several people's descriptions - especially shackin'up's that i mentioned above, but also Nico's and some others, i wanted to, really bad. then 2011 rolled around and Saban show was announced, about 2 weeks before it was actually happening. that was it. i've been extremely lucky he's been so active 2011-2013.

[Lindsfan]

1. I hate that he always sticks to the same songs.
2. I hate that he always overdoses sheen in the studio.
3. I hate that he overreacts on stage the same way everytime.
4. I hate that he never really opens up on how he writes or composes in interviews. ( always the same metaphors).

Still, he is my favorite artist ever, because he never fails to amaze me with his recordings and with his stageperformance.
He always makes choices that attack my expectations, so I really have to go into it to fully enjoy.
In his own, controlled artistic world he always searches for his own challenge. ( not always the challenge I want him to search).

In all his overproduced, idiosyncratic, almost comicbooklike recordings, he always finds a way to go straight to your Heart, and finds emotion. It's pretty Unique in the musicworld. He's polished bubblegumpop, RAW punk, cheesy country, experimental folk and pure rock and roll at the same time.

He's the master.

Nice post. You nailed it.

The part about searching for his own challenge is especially astute. When I hear people complain about the way he produces, or the way he speaks, or the why does he play this, and not that, they wanted an acoustic album, or they wanted a more rockin' album, etc., this is what I think, but could never put into words. SWS tour he played All My Sorrows, and some were like, of all the OOTC songs, why that one?? And like everyone else, I would have chosen any number of other songs instead, from that album, but I could totally see why he would choose it, and wasn't concerned with what the fan choice might be. Elle and I debate a lot about requesting songs, and I always say, it's not that I don't have songs that I'd love to hear, it's just that I trust him to choose, and to put together a set that is wonderful. It may not be anything close to the set I imagined him playing, but he seems to know what he's doing, so I'm fine just trusting him, and sure enough, he's yet to let me down with his choices, even when they were the furthest thing from my own choices.

[elle]

1. I hate that he always sticks to the same songs.
2. I hate that he always overdoses sheen in the studio.
3. I hate that he overreacts on stage the same way everytime.
4. I hate that he never really opens up on how he writes or composes in interviews. ( always the same metaphors).

Still, he is my favorite artist ever, because he never fails to amaze me with his recordings and with his stageperformance.
He always makes choices that attack my expectations, so I really have to go into it to fully enjoy.
In his own, controlled artistic world he always searches for his own challenge. ( not always the challenge I want him to search).

In all his overproduced, idiosyncratic, almost comicbooklike recordings, he always finds a way to go straight to your Heart, and finds emotion. It's pretty Unique in the musicworld. He's polished bubblegumpop, RAW punk, cheesy country, experimental folk and pure rock and roll at the same time.

He's the master.

see what i mean?? i LOVE this guy's posts!

and, i don't feel like doing it this moment, but now i want to list all the stuff that frustrates me to no end about LB!

overreacts the same way? :lol: a-ha. that ISA jump comes to mind. too funny.

Elle and I debate a lot about requesting songs, and I always say, it's not that I don't have songs that I'd love to hear, it's just that I trust him to choose, and to put together a set that is wonderful.
oh no. i don't trust him to choose right. not one bit. he needs to listen to me. :p

[shackin'up]

wow. only 4. for some reason i always had a feeling you saw him more since you flew to the US for both UTS and GOS tours, in my mind just during GOS it was 4... and your fabulous descriptions of GOS touring experience you had was the impetus for me to even start thinking of going on little roadtrips and seeing multiple dates in a row. too bad those are lost now. i loved reading those.

I wanted to fly over for UTS, but it was impossible with work, and I did OKC and Dallas for FM in july 2003. So it fitted in my short vacation in october 2008. Lifeboosting events, both of them. Still pissed off about the cancellations in the UK. Yeah those descriptions were all straight from the heart, I miss them too.

I don't have a huge income, and those few trips costed me a lot of recovery financially. And I still like to visit other talented and characterful bands and artists. So about every five years I can go for a deeppocketdive like those FM-LB trips.

[elle]

I wanted to fly over for UTS, but it was impossible with work, and I did OKC and Dallas for FM in july 2003. So it fitted in my short vacation in october 2008. Lifeboosting events, both of them. Still pissed off about the cancellations in the UK. Yeah those descriptions were all straight from the heart, I miss them too.

ah, that's where i was confused. i remembered you saw him in the US before that GOS experience. but it was SYW, not UTS.

i know, re money. living in the States, sharing hotel rooms and car costs, LB solo related roadtrips were not that funds draining. and other bands that i want to see eventually come to DC area, and i can buy cheap tickets. good FM tickets however, way too much - i'm not that keen on putting LB's or Mick's kids through college, gotta think of my own :rolleyes:. i'm putting a stop to FM. i hope. unless Christine comes back, i would love to see that show.

i was hoping you still had those descriptions in some word file on some old computer... too bad they are lost.

[holidayroad]

I've only seen Lindsey solo once. I would definitely love to see him solo again. I have seen him with FM twice. I am fine with either solo or with FM.

[HelloMonster]

Just 3 times. I barely knew any if his solo music when I first saw him in Council Bluffs, just the FM stuff and Stephanie. I was a changed person afterwards! I fell head over heals in love, and I haven't looked back. Saw him two more times, when he released more dates closer to me, in Overland Park (M&G!) and St Louis. I SERIOUSLY regret not going to more shows before Council Bluffs :distress:. Now that I live in California, I CANNOT WAIT for him to go back solo! So many more dates out here :woohoo:

[Nico]

1. I hate that he always sticks to the same songs.
2. I hate that he always overdoses sheen in the studio.
3. I hate that he overreacts on stage the same way everytime.
4. I hate that he never really opens up on how he writes or composes in interviews. ( always the same metaphors).

Still, he is my favorite artist ever, because he never fails to amaze me with his recordings and with his stageperformance.
He always makes choices that attack my expectations, so I really have to go into it to fully enjoy.
In his own, controlled artistic world he always searches for his own challenge. ( not always the challenge I want him to search).

In all his overproduced, idiosyncratic, almost comicbooklike recordings, he always finds a way to go straight to your Heart, and finds emotion. It's pretty Unique in the musicworld. He's polished bubblegumpop, RAW punk, cheesy country, experimental folk and pure rock and roll at the same time.

He's the master.

I love your reply. Everything you've said is so balanced and makes sense to me. There are things that sort of annoy you, but the goods FAR outweigh the bads and live Lindsey is simply an extraordinary experience and when you feel it, it's incomparable. He's truly the master, as you say.

[Nico]

5 trips over to the USA = 22 times solo :cool:

I am not worthy of you.:shocked::shocked::shocked:

[SadAngel86]

Have NEVER seen him live, but really want to. Need I say any more?

[Nico]

I've only seen Lindsey solo once. I would definitely love to see him solo again. I have seen him with FM twice. I am fine with either solo or with FM.

That's great. How was your experience seeing him?

[elle]

Have NEVER seen him live, but really want to. Need I say any more?

we've been working on it SadAngel. he doesn't listen! although when sufficiently badgered he did tell us that he's [trying to] working on the Small Machine too, despite FM summer dates.

[CADreaming]

I'd love to know what it is about Lindsey live that made so many see him more than once? And those who haven't seen him: do you want to ever? Just share your thoughts.

.

I have seen him live solo 4 times. What made me want to see him more than once:

1. Hearing his solo songs live
2. His amazing guitar playing
3. Reuniting with friends
4. Accessibility
5. Appetizer before the main course (FM)

[lovethemac1]

I have seen Lindsey solo, live once. It was after seeing FM 3 times, I have seen them 3 times since and Stevie solo once. As much as I love Stevie, I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!

I have always had a crush on him, and for that matter the whole band, since Rumours came out. But we had the best time at his solo concert and would love to see him again. We drove 8 hours to see it, and neither of us regretted the time spent at all. We would definitely go again to those lengths to see him solo. Everything at Stevie's show was so regimented feeling, & you couldn't move up to the front. At Lindsey's show, anyone could go to the front and dance. I had eye contact with him, and swooned. At one of the FM concerts, we had front row tickets right in front of him and (I've told this story before), he looked at me at one point and mouthed "What??" while he was playing and Stevie was singing. I was like a deer in headlights. Turned out my husband was behind me, standing 6'4" pointing at me for Lindsey and mouthing "#1 fan." Later in the show, he was sitting on the side of the stage watching Mick's drum solo. My husband pointed over to him and Lindsey gave me a thumbs up sign and a huge smile. If there was any doubt about being a dedicated, lifelong fan, it evaporated in a second. He does an unbelievable job of reaching out to his fans. It doesn't take much to please us, but he takes the time that many won't.

I do find I zoom through his standard comments that he always makes, ie:
big machine/small machine
etc, etc. and I agree with shackin'up........it would be wonderful to have him really explain songs, events, etc. without always using the same wording.

But you gotta love him anyways.

[elle]

I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!


:thumbsup: to all that. great way to describe it!

[elle]

He does an unbelievable job of reaching out to his fans. It doesn't take much to please us, but he takes the time that many won't.

yes to this too. every word.

[SadAngel86]

we've been working on it SadAngel. he doesn't listen! although when sufficiently badgered he did tell us that he's [trying to] working on the Small Machine too, despite FM summer dates.

That's good to know, elle. I seriously hope he makes time for it, although I don't know considering the possibility of a new FM album and tour this year. So the rumors say.

[Nico]

I have seen Lindsey solo, live once. It was after seeing FM 3 times, I have seen them 3 times since and Stevie solo once. As much as I love Stevie, I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!



WORD!!!

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way as you.

[Cammie]

WORD!!!

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way as you.

Hi!!! We all agree with your commentary!
"You gotta love him!"...We say... He needs Us!!! :blob1:

[TrueFaith77]

For me, it's either 5 or 6. I don't know which bucket to choose! :shocked:

[elle]

For me, it's either 5 or 6. I don't know which bucket to choose! :shocked:

i know! lol

just choose 6 since Nico chose 5 and later did the recount and realized she's over 15. so it least you can level the score a bit. ;)

[Nico]

Exactly Truefaith! Just vote up. Chance are (and hopes are) you will see him again so then the choice would apply perfectly.

Thanks to all of you who are sharing your thoughts! :wavey:

I appreciate your thoughts and your honest feelings about some things you're not necessarily fond of.

I would love for the person who voted the SECOND "never" to speak up. Why have you never and not care if you ever did? I mean I'm really interested....

[Lindsfan]

I have seen Lindsey solo, live once. It was after seeing FM 3 times, I have seen them 3 times since and Stevie solo once. As much as I love Stevie, I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!

I have always had a crush on him, and for that matter the whole band, since Rumours came out. But we had the best time at his solo concert and would love to see him again. We drove 8 hours to see it, and neither of us regretted the time spent at all. We would definitely go again to those lengths to see him solo. Everything at Stevie's show was so regimented feeling, & you couldn't move up to the front. At Lindsey's show, anyone could go to the front and dance. I had eye contact with him, and swooned. At one of the FM concerts, we had front row tickets right in front of him and (I've told this story before), he looked at me at one point and mouthed "What??" while he was playing and Stevie was singing. I was like a deer in headlights. Turned out my husband was behind me, standing 6'4" pointing at me for Lindsey and mouthing "#1 fan." Later in the show, he was sitting on the side of the stage watching Mick's drum solo. My husband pointed over to him and Lindsey gave me a thumbs up sign and a huge smile. If there was any doubt about being a dedicated, lifelong fan, it evaporated in a second. He does an unbelievable job of reaching out to his fans. It doesn't take much to please us, but he takes the time that many won't.


I <3 this post.

SO many nice comments there, but the part about reaching out to his fans, is especially nice, and so very true. :cool:

[I'msoAfraid95]

I live in the backwoods, so I've never seen him or FM or any band I want to. Atlanta is too far away, and bands seem to forget that Tallahassee, Florida or any place in Alabama exists. I'd love to see him, though.

[Lindsfan]

I live in the backwoods, so I've never seen him or FM or any band I want to. Atlanta is too far away, and bands seem to forget that Tallahassee, Florida or any place in Alabama exists. I'd love to see him, though.

He went to some pretty funky little out of the way places that last tour. You may get lucky, if he ever tours again - and he better tour again! I know not everyone can make it happen, and it's easier said than done, but if you can swing it, the road trip itself, is half the fun, and is sure to make for some amazing memories.

[moon]

Never, and I really want to see him live.

Do you know what means for me to live so far from the "action"? Is so sad...
And sadly, he won't come to Argentina. Really, I never understood why FM or Lindsey or Stevie didn't come to South America, at least once... :shrug:
Thanks!
Mark.

[I'msoAfraid95]

He went to some pretty funky little out of the way places that last tour. You may get lucky, if he ever tours again - and he better tour again! I know not everyone can make it happen, and it's easier said than done, but if you can swing it, the road trip itself, is half the fun, and is sure to make for some amazing memories.

He sorta owes Birmingham, Ala because isn't that where the Buckingham Nicks did well? I'd much rather go the extra hour to go there, than deal with I-75 through Macon and possibly downtown Atlanta. Four-six (7 with the carpool lane) lanes of traffic on just one side is NOT my idea of fun, especially when you're a beginner driver who is only used to 2 lane highways

I hope to move out of my mom's houss by the end of the year, so there is hope! :)

[wondergirl9847]

I know it's been around 19 times.

Let me write it out...helps me count. LOL

Las Vegas (2 nights)
Chicago (2 times)
Cleveland
Napa
San Francisco
Fort Worth (2 times)
Austin
Houston
Florida (3) (Jacksonville, Fort Pierce, Clearwater)
Phoenix
Denver
Seattle
Vancouver, BC
Milwaukee

I feel like I'm forgetting one or two, but this is close.

The reason I went to so many shows is what you have all already stated and MORE! He's fascinating to watch, even when he gives the same dang speeches over and over every night. LOL His passion on that guitar is breathtaking and of course, his music has touched my soul so deeply that I want to see and absorb it as much as humanly possible. :) Lindsey's music was there for me in a dark time of my life and I'm forever grateful to him for that.

Plus, I get to not only see Lindsey, but see friends of mine and make new ones at all the various shows! Also, I love to travel, so...bonus!! :thumbsup:

[juniper]

2009: Went to see FM, just casually, because I never saw them in 70s/80s when they were on my radar screen. Although we had nosebleed seats, I was hugely impressed with "their guitar player, he's actually really good"
2011: LB solo at a local venue in a nice town. Remembering that 2009 show, and that it would be a nice night out, we bought tickets.....THAT night changed everything! I had the same reaction as other posters when I was just blown away with it all - guitar and voice, intensity, passion, absolute control and mastery of the material, which was poetic lyrically as well as tonally (is that a word?). Such creative blending of voice and guitar - it was amazing. Proof is that I stopped at merch table - which I never do!- and grabbed the DVD. Went again to BB Kings in NYC and sat right at his mic. Why did I spend $$$ to see the Big Machine when I could experience this from 5 feet away!! I was/am hooked on this totally unique talent-
Have to say, it's been so fabulous digging backwards into LB's solo career, as another poster said, I wish I could discover it all over again--

[Nico]

Have to say, it's been so fabulous digging backwards into LB's solo career, as another poster said, I wish I could discover it all over again--

That was me! :wavey: Thanks for your recap and I totally feel what you're saying about his unique talent. I think I'm going to do a retrospective of his solo albums from first to the most recent...just for fun!

[Nico]

The reason I went to so many shows is what you have all already stated and MORE! He's fascinating to watch, even when he gives the same dang speeches over and over every night. LOL His passion on that guitar is breathtaking and of course, his music has touched my soul so deeply that I want to see and absorb it as much as humanly possible. :) Lindsey's music was there for me in a dark time of my life and I'm forever grateful to him for that.

Plus, I get to not only see Lindsey, but see friends of mine and make new ones at all the various shows! Also, I love to travel, so...bonus!! :thumbsup:

Giiiiiirl, THIS. I know what a grand LB fan you are. I can't forget back in 2006 when the announcement was made that there would be an album and a tour. I just...it was surreal because none of us expected it. Anyways, it's been such a fantastic ride and I will reiterate what many said: some of the most AWESOME people I know I met through my LB fandom.

[Nico]

Never, and I really want to see him live.

Do you know what means for me to live so far from the "action"? Is so sad...
And sadly, he won't come to Argentina. Really, I never understood why FM or Lindsey or Stevie didn't come to South America, at least once... :shrug:
Thanks!
Mark.

I hope you get to see him, Mark. I wish Lindsey could read this thread.:)

[moon]

I hope you get to see him, Mark. I wish Lindsey could read this thread.:)

Haha thanks! I'm wishing the same DVDs and videos are not enough, I want to see him, to feel the energy in a live performance!!! :thumbsup:
Regards!

[Nico]

Haha thanks! I'm wishing the same DVDs and videos are not enough, I want to see him, to feel the energy in a live performance!!! :thumbsup:
Regards!

See, I love reading comments like this. Makes me appreciate the fact that we have a chance to see him. I truly do hope either LB decides to do a one-off near you or you can go somewhere and see him- it is SO worth it.

[michelej1]

I don't know how many times I've seen him, but I just brought my UTS concert reviews over from FMlegacy.com and I saw him 9 times that tour.

Michele

[Nico]

I don't know how many times I've seen him, but I just brought my UTS concert reviews over from FMlegacy.com and I saw him 9 times that tour.

Michele

Wow. I'm pretty sure I saw him 7 for that tour. It was like an addiction.

[michelej1]

Wow. I'm pretty sure I saw him 7 for that tour. It was like an addiction.

As you said, we are lucky to be in a country where we can see the shows, but some of us are situated in cities where you can see several without having to travel too far, sometimes you can even stay within driving distance and that usually makes all the difference, time and pocketbook wise.

Michele

[elle]

As you said, we are lucky to be in a country where we can see the shows, but some of us are situated in cities where you can see several without having to travel too far, sometimes you can even stay within driving distance and that usually makes all the difference, time and pocketbook wise.

Michele

yes, extremely lucky! DC-NYC area is not bad at all, but i have a feeling California may be even easier access.

ticket prices help too (a lot!) especially when compared to FM's. then again, i'd be willing to pay much more to see Lindsey alone, than to see FM.

[louielouie2000]

Lindsey's solo tours always seemed to coincide with my being broke when I lived in North Carolina. I'm still sick to death I didn't get to see him when he was at the Orange Peel in Asheville. That would have been such a cool experience.

But I did finally see Lindsey a couple of years ago at Antone's here in Austin. Unlike with Fleetwood Mac or Stevie tours, I purposefully kept myself in the dark regarding his setlist. So every song he played was a total surprise, and often a shock, to me. Of all the concerts I've ever attended for any artist, the Lindsey solo show I attended was by far my favorite. It was just so intimate, and Lindsey really seemed to pull out the random, more obscure songs his hardcore fans were yearning for.

At this point, I'm not sure I'll ever go see Fleetwood Mac or Stevie live again... but I'll definitely go see Lindsey any time he's ever in my neck of the woods.

[shackin'up]

Lindsey's solo tours always seemed to coincide with my being broke when I lived in North Carolina. I'm still sick to death I didn't get to see him when he was at the Orange Peel in Asheville. That would have been such a cool experience.

But I did finally see Lindsey a couple of years ago at Antone's here in Austin. Unlike with Fleetwood Mac or Stevie tours, I purposefully kept myself in the dark regarding his setlist. So every song he played was a total surprise, and often a shock, to me. Of all the concerts I've ever attended for any artist, the Lindsey solo show I attended was by far my favorite. It was just so intimate, and Lindsey really seemed to pull out the random, more obscure songs his hardcore fans were yearning for.

At this point, I'm not sure I'll ever go see Fleetwood Mac or Stevie live again... but I'll definitely go see Lindsey any time he's ever in my neck of the woods.

Cool post.

[Nico]

Lindsey's solo tours always seemed to coincide with my being broke when I lived in North Carolina. I'm still sick to death I didn't get to see him when he was at the Orange Peel in Asheville. That would have been such a cool experience.

But I did finally see Lindsey a couple of years ago at Antone's here in Austin. Unlike with Fleetwood Mac or Stevie tours, I purposefully kept myself in the dark regarding his setlist. So every song he played was a total surprise, and often a shock, to me. Of all the concerts I've ever attended for any artist, the Lindsey solo show I attended was by far my favorite. It was just so intimate, and Lindsey really seemed to pull out the random, more obscure songs his hardcore fans were yearning for.

At this point, I'm not sure I'll ever go see Fleetwood Mac or Stevie live again... but I'll definitely go see Lindsey any time he's ever in my neck of the woods.

I love the way you described it. And it's great because you've had the experience at each of these shows so you have a fully-rounded perspective. I agree so much on how intimate the Lindsey concerts are. It sometimes feels like he is singing directly to you.

[sodascouts]

It's over 15 but I haven't lost count. To be precise: 16. I keep a little concert diary, and I've written them all down.

September 15, 2003: Chicago Soundstage (At the time, I thought this would be the only Lindsey Buckingham show I would ever see. Hard to believe this was over 10 years ago...)

Under the Skin Tour - his first tour since OOTC. LB fans were stoked beyond belief, and I was no exception.
October 21, 2006: Cincinnati, OH at the Taft Theater
October 22, 2006: Detroit, MI at the Emerald Theater
October 24, 2006: Chicago, IL at the Park West
October 25, 2006: Chicago, IL at the Park West
June 1, 2007: Santa Rosa, CA at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
June 30, 2007: Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest

Gift of Screws Tour
October 2, 2008: Chicago, IL at the House of Blues
October 4, 2008: Milwaukee, WI at the Pabst Theatre
October 5, 2008: Indianapolis, IN at the Egyptian Theatre

Seeds We Sow Tour
Sept. 18, 2011: Chicago, IL at the Vic Theatre
October 7, 2011: Atlanta, GA at the Symphony Hall

One-Man Show Tour
July 26, 2012: Birmingham, AL at the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
July 27, 2012: Franklin, TN at the Franklin Theatre
July 28, 2012: Atlanta, GA at the Center Stage Theater
August 18, 2012: New Orleans, LA at One-Eyed Jack’s

Why? First off, I believe he is, bar none, the most talented guitarist alive today. I love to watch his fingers fly; I love how intense he is. I love how he engages the audience.

Shackin' Up accurately identifies some things he could do better, but regardless of the flaws, Lindsey will always be worth it to me. However, general admission shows are the way to go if you're seeing Lindsey. The sit down shows don't hold a candle to the experience of being at the stage.

[ryan4136]

If you've never seen him live solo you are missing out. I will always make an effort to catch any future tour.

[Nico]

If you've never seen him live solo you are missing out. I will always make an effort to catch any future tour.

Yes! This is why I asked those who voted in the "never saw him/ don't care" to explain their choice. But they're not responding. :shrug:

Seeing Lindsey live is such a incredible experience. I go back not because I am a Lindsey fangirl, but because he delivers everything and then some.

[elle]

It's over 15 but I haven't lost count. To be precise: 16. I keep a little concert diary, and I've written them all down.

loving this Nancy, all broken down like this. brings back good memories. here's mine:

April 22, 2011: Saban Theatre, LA - live recording of the Songs from the Small Machine Live in LA album - my first ever experience of seeing LB live and getting together with other lovely buckheads.

Seeds We Sow Tour
Sept 2011: Westhampton Beach NY, Ridgefield CT, and Towson, MD
Oct 2011: Jacksonville FL
Nov 2011: Red Banks, NJ

Nov 2011: 92Y Q&A with Lindsey in NYC with the free m&g afterwards (not technically a show but i count it anyway, since it was incredible, plus he did RAB live for the first time ever, publicly)

One-Man Show Tour
May 2012: Sacramento, San Francisco, and Redding, CA (marks also 1st ever lindsey's globetrotters roadtrip :cool:)
Jun 2012: Wilmington DE, Baltimore MD, Pittsburgh PA, and Columbus OH (2nd globetrotters roadtrip)
Aug-Sept 2012: Chicago, Chicago, Green Bay, Big Top Chautauqua (3rd globetrotters roadtrip)
Nov 2012: Asheville NC, Knoxville TN (4th roadtrip........ and kept going through FM tour ending on Dec 30, 2013 :woohoo:)

[elle]

Lindsey's solo tours always seemed to coincide with my being broke when I lived in North Carolina. I'm still sick to death I didn't get to see him when he was at the Orange Peel in Asheville. That would have been such a cool experience.

But I did finally see Lindsey a couple of years ago at Antone's here in Austin. Unlike with Fleetwood Mac or Stevie tours, I purposefully kept myself in the dark regarding his setlist. So every song he played was a total surprise, and often a shock, to me. Of all the concerts I've ever attended for any artist, the Lindsey solo show I attended was by far my favorite. It was just so intimate, and Lindsey really seemed to pull out the random, more obscure songs his hardcore fans were yearning for.

At this point, I'm not sure I'll ever go see Fleetwood Mac or Stevie live again... but I'll definitely go see Lindsey any time he's ever in my neck of the woods.

love this post!

[goldustsongbird]

Once, on the Gift of Screws tour. Awesome time from start to finish, even if our crowd didn't show it until the end. :lol: Second Hand News, everyone wakes up to rush the stage.