On With the Show Rehearsals

[jbrownsjr]

These begin this month, no? Any news? Where are they rehearsing? My guess would be Los Angeles.

[FuzzyPlum]

I think I read they were due to start this month but I'm not sure whether that was official.
With Micks event on Maui earlier this month I'd say rehearsals wouldn't have been taking place in the first half of July but they could be happening now/soon. I wonder if Christine is back in the States now. Still more than two months until On With The Show- I wonder if they'll fit in some recording with Stevie. The official website is c**p- we really need some updates.

[macfan 57]

In one of Christine's last interviews before she left for the U.K. in May, she mentioned that she would be back in the U.S. at the end of July. That would be next week. I think she also said that rehearsals would be in August.

[FM77]

August is correct. Early August.

[Tusky]

Wow, August? Does this seem really late to anyone? I guess they just have to add Chris' songs into the setlist but still...

[elle]

Wow, August? Does this seem really late to anyone? I guess they just have to add Chris' songs into the setlist but still...

seems really early to me, actually.

they have almost 2 months to rehearse all the same songs they've been doing last year plus add a few Chris songs they've been doing for 20-30 years in the past. seems like a huge overkill and waste of time, but we know how rehearsal-crazy this group of people appears to be. :shrug:

[FuzzyPlum]

seems really early to me, actually.

they have almost 2 months to rehearse all the same songs they've been doing last year plus add a few Chris songs they've been doing for 20-30 years in the past. seems like a huge overkill and waste of time, but we know how rehearsal-crazy this group of people appears to be. :shrug:

Perfect opportunity for a couple of weeks in a studio!

[sywlindseyfan]

seems really early to me, actually.

they have almost 2 months to rehearse all the same songs they've been doing last year plus add a few Chris songs they've been doing for 20-30 years in the past. seems like a huge overkill and waste of time, but we know how rehearsal-crazy this group of people appears to be. :shrug:

Elle, I think it might be just the right amount of time if not enough. As a musician, you might be as well, it takes time to relearn songs and especially in different keys. Stevie, Lindsey, and Chris must tighten that amazing beautiful harmony that only they can do. and Chris needs to rehearse every song 5 or ten times to get it down. I have faith, I also can't believe it at the same time. Can you?

[vivfox]

seems really early to me, actually. they have almost 2 months to rehearse all the same songs they've been doing last year plus add a few Chris songs they've been doing for 20-30 years in the past. seems like a huge overkill and waste of time, but we know how rehearsal-crazy this group of people appears to be.

Maybe they need that time to rehearse the statements they are going to say in between songs?

[vivfox]

Maybe they need that time to rehearse the statements they are going to say in between songs?

All joking aside, we know the band is already familiar with the set but the crew has to be trained what goes where and how it's all done. I doubt they have the same people on every tour working for them.

[Neal]

Maybe they need that time to rehearse the statements they are going to say in between songs?

Damn it, I was gonna say the same thing.

[PenguinHead]

Maybe they need that time to rehearse the statements they are going to say in between songs?
:laugh: so true, except for John, who just utters a few words. I look forward to hearing Christine's talking voice - her sultry thick English accent.

[jbrownsjr]

Elle, I think it might be just the right amount of time if not enough. As a musician, you might be as well, it takes time to relearn songs and especially in different keys. Stevie, Lindsey, and Chris must tighten that amazing beautiful harmony that only they can do. and Chris needs to rehearse every song 5 or ten times to get it down. I have faith, I also can't believe it at the same time. Can you?

There are the harmonies, breaking Christine back in, technical rehearsal, weeding out songs from the set. There's so much to do. It almost seems like not enough time.

[shackin'up]

Recording backingtracks for each Christinesong, and rerecording backingtracks for the others.

[jbrownsjr]

Recording backingtracks for each Christinesong, and rerecording backingtracks for the others.

Haha!! Absolutely!

[chiliD]

:laugh: so true, except for John, who just utters a few words. I look forward to hearing Christine's talking voice - her sultry thick English accent.

Which may be true these days, but "back in the day", John was no stranger to a microphone between songs. I have quite a few live recordings where John banters between songs quite a bit. :nod:

[FuzzyPlum]

Well they should be deep into rehearsals now. Anyone have any snippets of news? Are they all together? Any sightings of them recently? Do we know yet where everything's happening? Damn, the silence is killing me.

[vivfox]

I'll take any opportunity I have to quote some words they've said in a live setting to some unsuspecting person. But, so they don't think I'm a complete weirdo, it has to make sense.
After some song that Lindsey once sang, Christine said, "he thanks you."
I've been able to use that line many, many times recently, because quite often some of us like to use ourselves in the third person in our conversations with others.

[WatchChain]

Which may be true these days, but "back in the day", John was no stranger to a microphone between songs. I have quite a few live recordings where John banters between songs quite a bit. :nod:

Excessive cocaine use has a tendency to make one want to banter quite a bit. It also wonderfully encourages one to talk endlessly. Good times!!!!:]

[aleuzzi]

Which may be true these days, but "back in the day", John was no stranger to a microphone between songs. I have quite a few live recordings where John banters between songs quite a bit. :nod:

Mind you, his banter, no matter how frequent or infrequent on old live recordings (I'd average two times a show at most), he was never THAT talkative. He'd say "thank you" or "that was Stevie Nicks..."--things like that, always in that gruff, terse way of his.

By comparison Welch and C. McVie (on the 71 and 72 bootlegs and then from 75 onward) were much more verbose.

[SteveMacD]

Excessive cocaine use has a tendency to make one want to banter quite a bit. It also wonderfully encourages one to talk endlessly. Good times!!!!:]
The teeth grinding can be a sombitch.

[nicole21290]

http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t529/nicolebarker1990/4fa701c2fc0d10cd1833a1e60b919e87_zps086e32d4.jpg

[michelej1]

^Very nice update. I wonder if Christine is back from England yet.

Michele

[The dance]

I'm hoping for the songs Hold Me, Songbird, STYLM, Seven Wonders and Everywhere to come back to the setlist. :xoxo:

[Ulpian]

^Very nice update. I wonder if Christine is back from England yet.

Michele

She must be by now, surely! They need the practice together!

[FuzzyPlum]

^Very nice update. I wonder if Christine is back from England yet.

Michele

If Mick was present at the (recent?) Elle magazine interview then I wonder if he flew over in order to accompany Christine back to LA.

[jbrownsjr]

^Very nice update. I wonder if Christine is back from England yet.

Michele

It would be weird if they were prepping without her...

[FuzzyPlum]

It would be weird if they were prepping without her...

Yes, that would be weird

[Richard B]

Excessive cocaine use has a tendency to make one want to banter quite a bit. It also wonderfully encourages one to talk endlessly. Good times!!!!:]

Ha! Too funny.
I remember one time playing with the stuff with an old girlfriend a long time ago. At some point in the night....We wrote an email to Nabisco urging them to produce Double-Stuff Nutter Butters. :p

[Feather Blade]

I'm really surprised more information regarding how rehearsals are going hasn't trickled out yet. Hopefully we will hear some tidbits at some point.

[jbrownsjr]

I would love to hear what they are trying to bring into the setlist.

[Macfanforever]

I'm really surprised more information regarding how rehearsals are going hasn't trickled out yet. Hopefully we will hear some tidbits at some point.

I agree.Probably some vids will pop up on the social nets later in time.

In the meantime I hope it will be a surprise with the setlist line up.
Last year we had the surprise of hearing Sisters live.This tour hopefully will focus on Chris and her music.Thats whats most of the FM fans are looking for.

[PenguinHead]

I agree.Probably some vids will pop up on the social nets later in time.

In the meantime I hope it will be a surprise with the setlist line up.
Last year we had the surprise of hearing Sisters live.This tour hopefully will focus on Chris and her music.Thats whats most of the FM fans are looking for.

I'm sure they'll figure out a balanced set that will equally feature each of them, as they always have in the past. We can only hope for some surprise performances. That's what most Fleetwood Mac fans are looking for.

[Wdm6789]

I really hope they keep Sara in the set list. I really want to see it live with Christine on the piano. Christine's piano riff is what makes that song so amazing.

[bethelblues]

I really hope they keep Sara in the set list. I really want to see it live with Christine on the piano. Christine's piano riff is what makes that song so amazing.

So does Lindsey's incredible guitar work, as he used to do it (hasn't come close in the recent tours):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IVCtdQke-w

[Wdm6789]

So does Lindsey's incredible guitar work, as he used to do it (hasn't come close in the recent tours):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IVCtdQke-w


The first 2.5 minutes of that video are amazing. Well the whole video is, but the first 2.5 minutes are really amazing. John's bass is amazing also.

[bethelblues]

The first 2.5 minutes of that video are amazing. Well the whole video is, but the first 2.5 minutes are really amazing. John's bass is amazing also.

The only live version of Sara besides that one I can listen to is from the Live album (1980). It's just incredible, how they used to do that song. Really, it was amazing because it featured all of the elements of the band at their best...the rhythm section, the guitarwork by Lindsey working to enhance the song, the piano/keyboards, and Stevie's voice at that time (the end is just ethereal).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_(Fleetwood_Mac_album)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abhga4JexYs

[michelej1]

And when they do the DVD, I hope they put all the songs on the tour on the dvd. I hate it when they leave off songs and we never have an official live version of them.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

And when they do the DVD, I hope they put all the songs on the tour on the dvd. I hate it when they leave off songs and we never have an official live version of them.

Michele

It's so annoying. And the live cd they dropped Songbird. i had to buy the import with Over My Head and Songbird to complete the live CD set of the Dance.

[bombaysaffires]

And when they do the DVD, I hope they put all the songs on the tour on the dvd. I hate it when they leave off songs and we never have an official live version of them.

Michele

and yet we have 55 million official live versions of other songs. :distress:

[gssmith]

It's so annoying. And the live cd they dropped Songbird. i had to buy the import with Over My Head and Songbird to complete the live CD set of the Dance.

How do you get an import album? From amazon.com.uk? Does it have gold dust woman, gypsy, and go insane too?

[PenguinHead]

Wow, August? Does this seem really late to anyone? I guess they just have to add Chris' songs into the setlist but still...

More than just that-- they still have to rehearse, with Christine, all the staple songs they always do, as well as reacquaint themselves to songs they haven't performed in decades, and hopefully, some songs they've never performed.

I'll be seeing them in November. I hope they come up with a fresh set list and don't fall into the same old same old, and open with The Chain, followed by Dreams.

[PenguinHead]

How do you get an import album? From amazon.com.uk? Does it have gold dust woman, gypsy, and go insane too?

They are all featured as bonus tracks on the CD singles.

[The dance]

I think the setlist is going to be pretty much the same as the one they had on the last tour with Christine many years ago. Also 2/3 new songs probably will make it to the setlist...

[jbrownsjr]

How do you get an import album? From amazon.com.uk? Does it have gold dust woman, gypsy, and go insane too?

What Penguinhead said. :)

[BigAl84]

The first 2.5 minutes of that video are amazing. Well the whole video is, but the first 2.5 minutes are really amazing. John's bass is amazing also.

THANK YOU! lindsey has not done those beautiful arpeggio parts since Sara's return in 2004. To me, it just makes the song. Not the same at all when he just does more of the rhythm riff.

[gssmith]

They are all featured as bonus tracks on the CD singles.

Thank you penguin head!!! I just ordered the silver springs single on amazon. I've been looking for over my head for a long time. I've had gold dust woman, which is my favorite version ever.

[jbrownsjr]

THANK YOU! lindsey has not done those beautiful arpeggio parts since Sara's return in 2004. To me, it just makes the song. Not the same at all when he just does more of the rhythm riff.

They need to go back to improv'ing a little more as instrumentalists. They did back in the day and some wonderful things came out.

I don't need The Dance II

No wonder Christine was so bored.

[bethelblues]

Thank you! I thought I was the only one who noticed that Sara was so much more interesting in the past. It's like they forgot how they used to play it, chiefly Lindsey. No wonder Sisters of the Moon had such an uninspired arrangement.

[louielouie2000]

I like modern Sara. :shrug: I think it solved the pacing issue the song had in it's earlier days. It's one of the few songs I can think of that the Mac performs better now than they did during their heyday. Different strokes, I guess. :)

[michelej1]

No wonder Christine was so bored.

That reminds me of how she said she was going to enjoy herself this time and not stay cooped up in her hotel room while on tour. She's going to go out and do things in the cities they travel in, so maybe we'll get some pictures of her out and about.

Michele

[sue]

That reminds me of how she said she was going to enjoy herself this time and not stay cooped up in her hotel room while on tour. She's going to go out and do things in the cities they travel in, so maybe we'll get some pictures of her out and about.

Michele

I was thinking quite recently--Does Stevie ever go out and about, you know like out to eat, or out for a stroll ?

[sue]

I was thinking quite recently--Does Stevie ever go out and about, you know like out to eat, or out for a stroll ?

sorry thinking about this post it should probably be in the Stevie Forum
Sue

[jbrownsjr]

That reminds me of how she said she was going to enjoy herself this time and not stay cooped up in her hotel room while on tour. She's going to go out and do things in the cities they travel in, so maybe we'll get some pictures of her out and about.

Michele

Yes! Maybe she and Stevie will have more girl's nights out. :)

[louielouie2000]

I was thinking quite recently--Does Stevie ever go out and about, you know like out to eat, or out for a stroll ?

I know she was spotted in the restaurant at the Charlotte Ritz for the Unleashed tour. Stevie often talks about getting room service in her interviews, though. I think she likes to keep herself thoroughly insulated from the fans while on the road.

However, I know Lindsey & Mick dine out & do stuff while on the road.

[FuzzyPlum]

I was thinking quite recently--Does Stevie ever go out and about, you know like out to eat, or out for a stroll ?

Maybe she mingles among the commoners in disguise- Michael Jackson style.

Its cool seeing pictures of Lindsey casually hanging out. Stevie could never get away with that- she'd get too much hassle (I wonder if Lindsey gets annoyed that he doesn't get hassled that much).

[nicole21290]

I know she was spotted in the restaurant at the Charlotte Ritz for the Unleashed tour. Stevie often talks about getting room service in her interviews, though. I think she likes to keep herself thoroughly insulated from the fans while on the road.

However, I know Lindsey & Mick dine out & do stuff while on the road.

Stevie was seen dining out too. In London last year. I believe the first sighting tweet was at 11.30, if I remember correctly.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/e2323735650e36c900c41c09790adf69/tumblr_n1updn50F11tuy79no1_500.jpg

[michelej1]

I was thinking quite recently--Does Stevie ever go out and about, you know like out to eat, or out for a stroll ?

There was that one picture of her looking in a shop window, while on tour overseas. I think it was during Unleashed.

Michele

[justcrazylove]

Stevie was spotted shopping in Perth, if i recall it was a 4Oc degree and she was wearing full length black garb.

[nicole21290]

Stevie was spotted shopping in Perth, if i recall it was a 4Oc degree and she was wearing full length black garb.

http://i.imgur.com/tOnrgul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sp3sMND.jpg

[SorcererJP]

That reminds me of how she said she was going to enjoy herself this time and not stay cooped up in her hotel room while on tour. She's going to go out and do things in the cities they travel in, so maybe we'll get some pictures of her out and about.

Michele

" I choose the dance around the stages of the world ... many of the cities I never saw at all ... "

On topic: I hope they will be a little more loose on stage. I saw them three times last year and the two first shows in A'dam and Antwerp for 100% equal. Same banters etc. The latter one was quite strange and shortened due to the sound problems, the news of John's illness and cancellation of the Aussie-tour...

The atmosphere was complete different that night. Somehow they were more driven and also a bit sloppy ... a it like the Stones :-)

They need to be in that kind of spirit more often. Just go out and play! Have fun, try different songs each night. A bit like Tori Amos or Bruce Springsteen. They are fabulous musicians and must be able to do it!

[Wdm6789]

I can't decide if I'm going to spoil it and check their set list after the first show. I'm not seeing them until October.

What do you guys think they'll play on the Today Show? Aren't they doing an appearance on the Today Show in September? My guesses would be either Rhiannon, The Chain, one of Christine's, probably Say you love me, or, I would be a little bit surprised if they did this, but maybe a new song.

[loverly13]

I can't decide if I'm going to spoil it and check their set list after the first show. I'm not seeing them until October.

What do you guys think they'll play on the Today Show? Aren't they doing an appearance on the Today Show in September? My guesses would be either Rhiannon, The Chain, one of Christine's, probably Say you love me, or, I would be a little bit surprised if they did this, but maybe a new song.

They're not playing the Today Show until October 9th, so maybe we'll have a better guess by then, once a few shows are under their belts!

[Nicks Fan]

I think for the today show we will get Say You Love Me, Rhiannon, Don't Stop and Go Your Own Way.

[bethelblues]

I think for the today show we will get Say You Love Me, Rhiannon, Don't Stop and Go Your Own Way.

And that would be so uninspired...you're probably right lol. I remember their last Grammy appearance back in 1998. They had the opportunity to play a new song that was hugely popular (Silver Springs), their anthem (The Chain), or something unexpected that really would have blown the socks off the audience if it was good. But what did they do? A medley of Rhiannon, Don't Stop, and Go Your Own Way that had no cohesion and very awkward transitions, though they did manage to get a standing ovation (Aretha stood up rather begrudgingly).

[Nicks Fan]

I just don't see them doing anything rare or unexpected as this is a short concert. There will likely be 3 songs performed on the show during the 8-9 hour and then one more to be aired later on in the show like they did with the SYW concert in 2003 where SYW was aired later on after the initial concert.

[Macfanforever]

http://i.imgur.com/tOnrgul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sp3sMND.jpg

Wow.I probably end up walking right by her without recognizing her with that hat on .Is that Mick's or John's hat ? I see blonde ladies at the supermarket and Walmart that look like Stevie and feel like saying hi Stevie to them.I wonder if she harmonizes or hum with the music on the PA system in the shop.


She looks like a little girl in a candy shop.LOL.And looks so young in that shot.

[Macfanforever]

I'm sure they'll figure out a balanced set that will equally feature each of them, as they always have in the past. We can only hope for some surprise performances. That's what most Fleetwood Mac fans are looking for.

Yes you are right.I cant wait to see the show.

[Macfanforever]

Will it will only a month away until they hit the stage in Minneapolis, MN Target Center end of September.

They only got a few more weeks to work the tunes out.

They will be OK after singing the tunes over 1000 times over the years.Its good to have the techs work out the bugs in the sound and lighting equipment before they hit the road.

[Wdm6789]

Will it will only a month away until they hit the stage in Minneapolis, MN Target Center end of September.

They only got a few more weeks to work the tunes out.

They will be OK after singing the tunes over 1000 times over the years.Its good to have the techs work out the bugs in the sound and lighting equipment before they hit the road.


They haven't played with Christine in 16 years. It seems like a short time (a couple months) to practice all her songs they haven't played in that long. But then maybe it was like riding a bike, so to speak, I wonder what it was like for the band to be playing her songs with her again. What do you guys think?

[jbrownsjr]

They haven't played with Christine in 16 years. It seems like a short time (a couple months) to practice all her songs they haven't played in that long. But then maybe it was like riding a bike, so to speak, I wonder what it was like for the band to be playing her songs with her again. What do you guys think?

Don't forget she has to work on their songs that she hasn't sung and played keys for 16 years.

[Wdm6789]

Don't forget she has to work on their songs that she hasn't sung and played keys for 16 years.



Yeah that too.

[Macfanforever]

They haven't played with Christine in 16 years. It seems like a short time (a couple months) to practice all her songs they haven't played in that long. But then maybe it was like riding a bike, so to speak, I wonder what it was like for the band to be playing her songs with her again. What do you guys think?

Hahahaha Yes a very short time .Plus the projects the member got to contend with takes rehearsal time away too..I agree about riding a bike.Years went by since I got my fat a$$ on a bike and I was alittle shaky when I first got started and I was OK later on the ride.

That probably will be the result with all five rehearsing.They work the bugs out and they will be fine to face us fans later September .

Chris had the warm up with the other 4 last year when she was with them.Now this is a full blown tour.

[wheart]

I wonder what Christine's feelings are towards Say You Will...and if they'll put a few songs from in in the set list.

[louielouie2000]

I wonder what Christine's feelings are towards Say You Will...and if they'll put a few songs from in in the set list.

I've long been curious about this as well. I wonder if Chris even listened to Say You Will- after all, this group of people is known to avoid each other's projects when not personally involved. I still think In The Meantime culled it's title as a reference to what Chris herself was doing while FM had moved on without her. I have zero evidence to support this theory, though.

I'm guessing we'll never hear anything from Say You Will live ever again. :distress:

[Feather Blade]

http://i.imgur.com/tOnrgul.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sp3sMND.jpg

How old are those photos? Is it just me, or does it look like that same black cold shoulder top is peeking out from under the wispy red jacket in the second one? ;)

[jbrownsjr]

I've long been curious about this as well. I wonder if Chris even listened to Say You Will- after all, this group of people is known to avoid each other's projects when not personally involved. I still think In The Meantime culled it's title as a reference to what Chris herself was doing while FM had moved on without her. I have zero evidence to support this theory, though.

I'm guessing we'll never hear anything from Say You Will live ever again. :distress:

She was asked this in an interview. She declined to say what the meaning was. She did mention it's not what we think it is.

[wheart]

How old are those photos? Is it just me, or does it look like that same black cold shoulder top is peeking out from under the wispy red jacket in the second one? ;)

I think they're from 2009...

[bethelblues]

Wow, in those photos of Stevie it looks like she is actually alone. I don't think she would ever do that in the United States, for fear of fan contact. She's written songs about how we terrify her. I wonder how the meet and greet experiences were like for the Say You Will Tour...she did do that then, right? She comes off as quite the talker in all her interviews; I'd hope there are a few fans at least who had Stevie chew their ears off.

[jbrownsjr]

Wow, in those photos of Stevie it looks like she is actually alone. I don't think she would ever do that in the United States, for fear of fan contact. She's written songs about how we terrify her. I wonder how the meet and greet experiences were like for the Say You Will Tour...she did do that then, right? She comes off as quite the talker in all her interviews; I'd hope there are a few fans at least who had Stevie chew their ears off.

I'm not Stevie Nicks and her fans terrify me. I concur, Stevie! lol

[AliceLover]

I've long been curious about this as well. I wonder if Chris even listened to Say You Will- after all, this group of people is known to avoid each other's projects when not personally involved. I still think In The Meantime culled it's title as a reference to what Chris herself was doing while FM had moved on without her. I have zero evidence to support this theory, though.

I'm guessing we'll never hear anything from Say You Will live ever again. :distress:

Unless its something Lindsey plays with just the boys. Red Rover, Come, and Bleed to Love Her made appearances on his past solo tours. I thought for sure BTLH was going to be in the 2013 set.

[WatchChain]

Wow, in those photos of Stevie it looks like she is actually alone. I don't think she would ever do that in the United States, for fear of fan contact. She's written songs about how we terrify her.

That's interesting, I never noticed or interpreted that. I'm sure I've missed it. This sheds new light on some of my song interpretations and I always LOVE IT when someone points out an interpretation that I missed. What songs have lyrics about fans terrifying or wanting too much? Alice? Juliet? Other Side of the Mirror tracks? Rock A Little (Go Ahead Lily)?

[bombaysaffires]

Wow, in those photos of Stevie it looks like she is actually alone. I don't think she would ever do that in the United States, for fear of fan contact. She's written songs about how we terrify her. I wonder how the meet and greet experiences were like for the Say You Will Tour...she did do that then, right? She comes off as quite the talker in all her interviews; I'd hope there are a few fans at least who had Stevie chew their ears off.

I would seriously doubt she was out totally alone. There would at least be Karen or some other person. They might be looking at something else somewhere in the store.

edited to say: Looking at that first picture more closely, the person she's talking to has some sort of black messenger /computer bag on…looks like a man and I would doubt someone working in the store would be walking around with a messenger bag. That just might be someone accompanying her.

[PenguinHead]

Ha! Too funny.
I remember one time playing with the stuff with an old girlfriend a long time ago. At some point in the night....We wrote an email to Nabisco urging them to produce Double-Stuff Nutter Butters. :p

That's really funny! Back in my party days, cocaine allowed me to do things I would never do otherwise. I won't elaborate other than it made me less inhibited and a lot more socially ambitious. We didn't go out until 11 pm, so it kept me going. But it was of it's time; a passing phase. I have no regrets.

[nicole21290]

I would seriously doubt she was out totally alone. There would at least be Karen or some other person. They might be looking at something else somewhere in the store.

edited to say: Looking at that first picture more closely, the person she's talking to has some sort of black messenger /computer bag on…looks like a man and I would doubt someone working in the store would be walking around with a messenger bag. That just might be someone accompanying her.

You're correct; Karen was there. :D

http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t529/nicolebarker1990/tumblr_ln7dvplsEB1qcaugio1_1280copy_zps9b2a6ab6.jpg

http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t529/nicolebarker1990/tumblr_ln7dvplsEB1qcaugio1_1280_zpsb1117837.jpg

[michelej1]

That's interesting, I never noticed or interpreted that. I'm sure I've missed it. This sheds new light on some of my song interpretations and I always LOVE IT when someone points out an interpretation that I missed. What songs have lyrics about fans terrifying or wanting too much? Alice? Juliet? Other Side of the Mirror tracks? Rock A Little (Go Ahead Lily)?

I remember when Stevie said she was tough and if a fan got out of hand she'd kick them with her boots or hit them with a tambourine. She said she wasn't as delicate as she looked. I know that was a long time ago, but I doubt that she is afraid of her fans, even when they get zealous. Whether she's right or wrong, I think she thinks she or the people around her can handle them. They probably make her mad when she thinks they have crossed the line or been rude, more than they make her afraid.

Michele

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Doing some finishing touches on the stage costumes for <a href="https://twitter.com/fleetwoodmac">@fleetwoodmac</a> ! Who bought their tickets for the tour?!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fleetwoodmac?src=hash">#fleetwoodmac</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stevienicks?src=hash">#stevienicks</a></p>&mdash; Margi Kent (@MargiKentStudio) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargiKentStudio/status/507236494277242880">September 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seems Margi still has a problem using "@StevieNicks" in her tweets...

[Wdm6789]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Doing some finishing touches on the stage costumes for <a href="https://twitter.com/fleetwoodmac">@fleetwoodmac</a> ! Who bought their tickets for the tour?!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fleetwoodmac?src=hash">#fleetwoodmac</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stevienicks?src=hash">#stevienicks</a></p>&mdash; Margi Kent (@MargiKentStudio) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargiKentStudio/status/507236494277242880">September 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seems Margi still has a problem using "@StevieNicks" in her tweets...



Who's Margi Kent?

[BlueDenimLamp]

Who's Margi Kent?

You're joking right?

[Feather Blade]

Who's Margi Kent?

Margi Kent is a designer who has worked for decades with Stevie to make her stage clothes.

[HelloMonster]

You're joking right?

There is no need to be snarky and condescending. Not everyone knows every little thing possible about this band. Chill.

[jmn3]

There is no need to be snarky and condescending. Not everyone knows every little thing possible about this band. Chill.

Thanks. I had to laugh at this...I've followed this band for all of my adult life and have never heard that name before (not that I recall anyway).

[michelej1]

This is the comment I was thinking about.

It is amazing, I keep thinking one of these days someone is just going to grab one of my skirts and pull me right off of the stage and nobody ever does that. Know first of all that I'm a whole lot tougher than they think. And that the platform boots I wear would not be comfortable in their face and the tambourine that I'm usually carrying would not be comfortable around their neck, so they have a respect for my ability to fight for myself. So in the long run they don't want to do that. They want me look at them and remember them and I want to look at them and I want to remember them and they know that. So we have a serious mutual kind of admiration for society going on. So that's probably what has made the bad parts, as it says, the parts that weren't a breeze, good or at least acceptable.

[Montclare]

I remember when Stevie said she was tough and if a fan got out of hand she'd kick them with her boots or hit them with a tambourine. She said she wasn't as delicate as she looked. I know that was a long time ago, but I doubt that she is afraid of her fans, even when they get zealous. Whether she's right or wrong, I think she thinks she or the people around her can handle them. They probably make her mad when she thinks they have crossed the line or been rude, more than they make her afraid.

Michele

Well, also, when a fan jumps on stage, she tends to think they're a ghost. :D

[wheart]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Doing some finishing touches on the stage costumes for <a href="https://twitter.com/fleetwoodmac">@fleetwoodmac</a> ! Who bought their tickets for the tour?!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fleetwoodmac?src=hash">#fleetwoodmac</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stevienicks?src=hash">#stevienicks</a></p>&mdash; Margi Kent (@MargiKentStudio) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargiKentStudio/status/507236494277242880">September 3, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seems Margi still has a problem using "@StevieNicks" in her tweets...

YAY!! new duds!! I'm guessing she's doing the clothes for Christine also??

[michelej1]

YAY!! new duds!! I'm guessing she's doing the clothes for Christine also??

Yes, she has in the past.

Michele

[olive]

YAY!! new duds!! I'm guessing she's doing the clothes for Christine also??

something flowing , in black i hope for stevie :shocked:

[louielouie2000]

Yes, she has in the past.

Michele

I never knew Margi designed any of Christine's stage clothes... I learn something new about this band every day! Certainly explains the dowdy pantsuits Christine has worn onstage for the past 30 years. :p

[jbrownsjr]

I hope she doesn't put Stevie in those awful carpal tunnel looking black gloves. I loathe those. They aren't elegant or flattering at all.

I loved Christine's outfit during The Dance. The red jacket was royalty. A tad matronly, but it works for her.

I loved Stevie's Mirage outfits. Spot on..

[GavinBrown]

Just no ruffles pleeeeeeease

[Wdm6789]

I hope she doesn't put Stevie in those awful carpal tunnel looking black gloves. I loathe those. They aren't elegant or flattering at all.

I loved Christine's outfit during The Dance. The red jacket was royalty. A tad matronly, but it works for her.

I loved Stevie's Mirage outfits. Spot on..


I thought Christine looked the best during the Tusk shows and the Tango in the Night shows.

[jbrownsjr]

I thought Christine looked the best during the Tusk shows and the Tango in the Night shows.

Nobody wears a pair of jeans better than Christine. :)

[michelej1]

I hope she doesn't put Stevie in those awful carpal tunnel looking black gloves. I loathe those.

But they ARE for carpal tunnel -- or whatever it is that is ailing Stevie.

I don't have anything against the health related attire, even when it's ugly. I do have something against the top with the holes at the shoulders though. I think it makes Stevie's arms look unflattering.

Michele

[michelej1]

I never knew Margi designed any of Christine's stage clothes... I learn something new about this band every day! Certainly explains the dowdy pantsuits Christine has worn onstage for the past 30 years. :p

Like here's an L. A. Times mention of it from 1987 and I know there was one particular top that Margi made several replicas of for Christine, Christine liked it so much.


For her band's new video, "Seven Wonders," Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie needed something to wear. So she called Margi Kent in her Melrose Avenue studio and ordered up an outfit. Kent styled a show-stopper top in beaded black and a pair of velvet pants. It was one of three outfits Kent made for Ms. Mac, Listen hears from Sharon Weisz of the band's office. It was part of a busy week. After McVie, Anita Baker went to see Kent, desperately seeking something to wear for a TV appearance. For her, Weisz says, Kent crafted a beaded riding jacket of pink lace to wear over a matching dress. For good measure, the designer added a pair of matching custom-made bracelets.

[jbrownsjr]

But they ARE for carpal tunnel -- or whatever it is that is ailing Stevie.

I don't have anything against the health related attire, even when it's ugly. I do have something against the top with the holes at the shoulders though. I think it makes Stevie's arms look unflattering.

Michele

Now I feel bad, that's very painful and I did not know she had that.

[michelej1]

Now I feel bad, that's very painful and I did not know she had that.

Well, to be honest, she hasn't said what she has, but it seems to be some sort of inflammation problem with arms and hands.

Michele

[AliceLover]

There was a picture posted this morning of the entire crew...Christine, Stevie, Lori, Sharon, and Karen were all in it. Seems to be gone now.

[jbrownsjr]

There was a picture posted this morning of the entire crew...Christine, Stevie, Lori, Sharon, and Karen were all in it. Seems to be gone now.

Oh man!!! You he me drooling now.. :(

[AliceLover]

Oh man!!! You he me drooling now.. :(

Stevie was sans make up so maybe she wanted it taken down?

[jbrownsjr]

Stevie was sans make up so maybe she wanted it taken down?

how did they look?

[Wdm6789]

Like here's an L. A. Times mention of it from 1987 and I know there was one particular top that Margi made several replicas of for Christine, Christine liked it so much.


Yes I realize that now, the white top Chrostine is wearing in the 1987 live videos, I have seen pictures from other 1987 live shows and Christine is wearing the same top but it's greenish. It also looks like she is wearing the same top in the seven wonders video but in black.

[vivfox]

She's written songs about how we terrify her.
You are correct.
I'm not Stevie Nicks and her fans terrify me.
I know how you feel.
What songs have lyrics about fans terrifying or wanting too much?

Sister's of the Moon.
I think she thinks she or the people around her can handle them. They probably make her mad when she thinks they have crossed the line or been rude, more than they make her afraid.

Well the people they love her. But still their the most cruel.

[mottabam]

Just saw a new picture of Chris, Lindsey and Mick at rehearsals on twitter. They really look great, very fit shape. Can't figure how to post it from my phone, have it saved though. Could text it to someone to post it.

[sywlindseyfan]

Post it!!!! I can't tell if these pictures actually existed or not. I'm sure somebody grabbed them. Where were they posted?

Thanks,
M

[elle]

here's the link to the pic, to lazy to download and upload to photobucket:

https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537

[mottabam]

Yes that is it. Thank you.

[HelloMonster]

I LOVE Christine's outfit! She looks beautiful, and so put together. That jacket. :xoxo: Stevie, take notes: THAT is how you dress at your age. Not wearing that same damn shirt everyday, may it burn in hell. :laugh:

[TrueFaith77]

Agreed. Chris looks chic!

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristineMcVie?src=hash">#ChristineMcVie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash">#LindseyBuckingham</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MickFleetwood?src=hash">#MickFleetwood</a> rehearse at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyStudios?src=hash">#SonyStudios</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LA?src=hash">#LA</a> for their upcoming tour <a href="http://t.co/XEWXHPUCnX">pic.twitter.com/XEWXHPUCnX</a></p>&mdash; Noah Fairbanks (@NoahFairbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[James89]

These people don't look their age. Christine looks unbelievably good and looks younger than 60. Can't believe she's 71. Lindsey still looks cool and Mick just looks like Mick! Stevie needs some drastic costume changes for this tour otherwise I'm going to get bored. She can look incredible and I just hope she doesn't wear the same thing she did for the 2013 tour. I'm so excited now. :blob2:

[michelej1]

They are so cute.

I like the yellow, Mick. Keep it for the tour!

Michele

[michelej1]

Aha, so Mick's got his little portable drum kit on the floor. Wonder what song they are rehearsing.

Michele

[elle]

I LOVE Christine's outfit! She looks beautiful, and so put together. That jacket. :xoxo: Stevie, take notes: THAT is how you dress at your age. Not wearing that same damn shirt everyday, may it burn in hell. :laugh:

Christine does, but let's be realistic, not many women are in such great shape, even if they are much younger than her.

from the pics i've seen, don't think Stevie could pull such outfit off since some time in the early 80s probably.

[elle]

They are so cute.

I like the yellow, Mick. Keep it for the tour!

Michele

like a banana! ;)

[michelej1]

like a banana! ;)

It will help me identify which one is him.

Michele

[jbrownsjr]

She's back!! She's back to holding cups again.

[michelej1]

She's back!! She's back to holding cups again.

Non-alcoholic this time.

Michele

[PenguinHead]

Thank you penguin head!!! I just ordered the silver springs single on amazon. I've been looking for over my head for a long time. I've had gold dust woman, which is my favorite version ever.

:blob2: I hope you didn't have to pay too much for it. I have a big cabinet just to store all my CD singles. They are special for their bonus tracks, live tracks, rare b-sides, outtakes, remixes and artwork.

[PenguinHead]

And when they do the DVD, I hope they put all the songs on the tour on the dvd. I hate it when they leave off songs and we never have an official live version of them.

Michele

That frustrates me so much. Most other artists put the entire show on the CD/DVD.

[PenguinHead]

They are so cute.

I like the yellow, Mick. Keep it for the tour!

Michele

I agree! They are such a colorful band. They used to wear stage clothes that reflected it. Hope their new stage clothes have some colorful flair.

What would be really underwhelming is for Stevie to be in black, Lindsey, Christine and John to be in black, wearing jeans. Mick is the wild card. This is likely their last tour. I hope they make the effort to make a visual impact. It's one thing to be understated,but it doesn't have to be boring -- like they just walked off the street on to the stage, looking just like everyone else in the audience.

I don't trust their clothes designer. I think she has lost touch.

[HelloMonster]

Christine does, but let's be realistic, not many women are in such great shape, even if they are much younger than her.

from the pics i've seen, don't think Stevie could pull such outfit off since some time in the early 80s probably.

That's true, and an outfit similar to Christine's wouldn't suit her. But I stand by what I said about that shirt. I'm gonna toss the mock-corsets into the fire, too. ;)

[MoonSister75]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristineMcVie?src=hash">#ChristineMcVie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash">#LindseyBuckingham</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MickFleetwood?src=hash">#MickFleetwood</a> rehearse at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyStudios?src=hash">#SonyStudios</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LA?src=hash">#LA</a> for their upcoming tour <a href="http://t.co/XEWXHPUCnX">pic.twitter.com/XEWXHPUCnX</a></p>&mdash; Noah Fairbanks (@NoahFairbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

new pics!!! wonderful! More, more.... :]:]

[wheart]

That's true, and an outfit similar to Christine's wouldn't suit her. But I stand by what I said about that shirt. I'm gonna toss the mock-corsets into the fire, too. ;)

mark my words...we're gonna get the same outfit on Stevie...mock corsets and all! The top in the lady video is gonna start the show and perhaps end it too. :laugh: Stevie isn't about to change at her age. Girl is too set in her ways and has too many hangups about looking old and what she can and cannot get away with. Stand by for more of the same.

Chris, however, does look better than she's ever looked and maybe she can take the torch from Ms. Nicks and be the one to dazzle in the wardrobe department. Honestly, she could wear a trash bag on stage and I wouldn't care. Just to have her back is a freaking miracle. I STILL can't believe it. :D:D

[jwd]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristineMcVie?src=hash">#ChristineMcVie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash">#LindseyBuckingham</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MickFleetwood?src=hash">#MickFleetwood</a> rehearse at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyStudios?src=hash">#SonyStudios</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LA?src=hash">#LA</a> for their upcoming tour <a href="http://t.co/XEWXHPUCnX">pic.twitter.com/XEWXHPUCnX</a></p>&mdash; Noah Fairbanks (@NoahFairbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

They're looking good! Mick's become quite the "pillars of color" guy! I'm liking his style.

[KenshiMaster16]

Aha, so Mick's got his little portable drum kit on the floor. Wonder what song they are rehearsing.

Michele

I bet the portable drum kit is for Say You Love Me.

[Nickingham]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristineMcVie?src=hash">#ChristineMcVie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash">#LindseyBuckingham</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MickFleetwood?src=hash">#MickFleetwood</a> rehearse at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyStudios?src=hash">#SonyStudios</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LA?src=hash">#LA</a> for their upcoming tour <a href="http://t.co/XEWXHPUCnX">pic.twitter.com/XEWXHPUCnX</a></p>&mdash; Noah Fairbanks (@NoahFairbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Thank you for posting that.

I like Mick's sense of style. He always adds vibrant colors to his wardrobe and pulls it off well.
Chris looks fabulous and healthy! I'm so glad she's back. :thumbsup:
I wonder if Lindsey is going to switch it up with his outfits.

That's true, and an outfit similar to Christine's wouldn't suit her. But I stand by what I said about that shirt. I'm gonna toss the mock-corsets into the fire, too. ;)
Yes! Those things need to go!

[Lisa W]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristineMcVie?src=hash">#ChristineMcVie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash">#LindseyBuckingham</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MickFleetwood?src=hash">#MickFleetwood</a> rehearse at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyStudios?src=hash">#SonyStudios</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LA?src=hash">#LA</a> for their upcoming tour <a href="http://t.co/XEWXHPUCnX">pic.twitter.com/XEWXHPUCnX</a></p>&mdash; Noah Fairbanks (@NoahFairbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Thanks for posting this rehearsal picture! Stevie's not there but I see her chair made it into the pic. Can't wait for the shows to start!

[teedeerocks]

Looks like Mick is telling Lindsey off and Lind's not a happy camper!I too can not wait until the show!:D

[SteveMacD]

Looks like Mick is telling Lindsey off and Lind's not a happy camper!I too can not wait until the show!:D

I thought it looked like that moment right before Mick tells the punchline.

[Wdm6789]

I think it would be cool if the costume designer dressed everyone a little retro in outfits inspired by their old outfits from live shows from 30+ years ago, but 2014 versions. I know Mick still dresses pretty much the same and John kind of also, but I would love to see Stevie, Christine, and Lindsey in outfits inspired by their Tusk outfits. Or Christine in an outfit like the one from the 1987 tour, I think that was my favorite look for her. Just keep it subtle they should all look nice and stylish, not like they're wearing costumes of themselves.

[bombaysaffires]

I think it would be cool if the costume designer dressed everyone a little retro in outfits inspired by their old outfits from live shows from 30+ years ago, but 2014 versions. I know Mick still dresses pretty much the same and John kind of also, but I would love to see Stevie, Christine, and Lindsey in outfits inspired by their Tusk outfits. Or Christine in an outfit like the one from the 1987 tour, I think that was my favorite look for her. Just keep it subtle they should all look nice and stylish, not like their wearing costumes of themselves.

Which Lindsey outfit would you pick for an updated retro look? Not being snarky, am really curious. White suit? Kimono and jeans? Puffy shirts? Linen pants/vest and hat from Tusk? Trying to imagine anybody these days getting Lindsey in ANYTHING but his jeans and teeshirt… I mean the most he's mixed it up is between a leather jacket or a fabric jacket :laugh:

And not sure he could handle running around onstage like he does now in those platform shoes and sandals he liked to wear. Nothing sadder than an aging rock god in platform clogs :laugh:

Just having a bit of fun; picturing this gave me a good chuckle this morning. Thanks!

[Wdm6789]

Which Lindsey outfit would you pick for an updated retro look? Not being snarky, am really curious. White suit? Kimono and jeans? Puffy shirts? Linen pants/vest and hat from Tusk? Trying to imagine anybody these days getting Lindsey in ANYTHING but his jeans and teeshirt… I mean the most he's mixed it up is between a leather jacket or a fabric jacket :laugh:

And not sure he could handle running around onstage like he does now in those platform shoes and sandals he liked to wear. Nothing sadder than an aging rock god in platform clogs :laugh:

Just having a bit of fun; picturing this gave me a good chuckle this morning. Thanks!

I said their Tusk looks. Lindsey was wearing slacks and a blazer on that tour, it shouldn't be hard to update that look. I said they should keep it subtle.

[WatchChain]

Looks like Mick is telling Lindsey off and Lind's not a happy camper!I too can not wait until the show!:D

Honestly, I don't think Lindsey is truly "happy" about doing ANY of this. He plays along as best he can. Although he has invested well and not been careless with his money, the fact remains that his priorities now include putting kids through college, setting up trust funds for them, and leaving a younger wife living very comfortable after he dies. Moreover, there is no source of income in his life that generates more profit than touring with Fleetwood Mac.

I don't think he likes being seen as a nostalgia act who plays it safe and stages classic rock tours, playing the same songs that he has for 40 years. I'm quite sure he'd rather be producing new, groundbreaking music and touring behind it. He'll get his way, somewhat, with the release of the new MAC record.

[FuzzyPlum]

I thought it looked like that moment right before Mick tells the punchline.

'...so I mortgaged the house, sold the restaurant and invested all my savings in this great new fashion label- Yellow Rumours. I tell you its going to be massive'

[FuzzyPlum]

I thought it looked like that moment right before Mick tells the punchline.

'These Strange Times. Wadya say?'

[Macfanforever]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristineMcVie?src=hash">#ChristineMcVie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash">#LindseyBuckingham</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MickFleetwood?src=hash">#MickFleetwood</a> rehearse at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyStudios?src=hash">#SonyStudios</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LA?src=hash">#LA</a> for their upcoming tour <a href="http://t.co/XEWXHPUCnX">pic.twitter.com/XEWXHPUCnX</a></p>&mdash; Noah Fairbanks (@NoahFairbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Thanks.Thats evidence they are rehearsing.They all look great.

[Wdm6789]

Who's jeans are tighter, Christine's or Lindsey's?

[aleuzzi]

Honestly, I don't think Lindsey is truly "happy" about doing ANY of this. He plays along as best he can. Although he has invested well and not been careless with his money, the fact remains that his priorities now include putting kids through college, setting up trust funds for them, and leaving a younger wife living very comfortable after he dies. Moreover, there is no source of income in his life that generates more profit than touring with Fleetwood Mac.

I don't think he likes being seen as a nostalgia act who plays it safe and stages classic rock tours, playing the same songs that he has for 40 years. I'm quite sure he'd rather be producing new, groundbreaking music and touring behind it. He'll get his way, somewhat, with the release of the new MAC record.

If this is true, it's about this tour in particular. I DO think he is excited about the new music he has made with Christine.

[fairydust75]

Who's jeans are tighter, Christine's or Lindsey's?

Can't tell with that damn guitar in the way:shrug:....

[bombaysaffires]

Mick looks like he's dropped some weight around the middle..

[michelej1]

Mick looks like he's dropped some weight around the middle..

I agree. Christine likened him to Santa Claus, but now he won't be able to play Santa without a little stomach padding.

Michele

[DESTINYRU!ES]

Where is Stevie these days? Has she come to rehearsal ?

[louielouie2000]

Where is Stevie these days? Has she come to rehearsal ?

Apparently there was a picture of her posted online the other day rehearsing with the band, but it quickly disappeared since she wasn't wearing any makeup.

[bombaysaffires]

Apparently there was a picture of her posted online the other day rehearsing with the band, but it quickly disappeared since she wasn't wearing any makeup.

hahahahahahahaahahaha. That's hilarious. And makes total sense. :lol:

[Feather Blade]

Less than three weeks to go now before the shows start. I know you folks who got tickets must be getting really excited!

[jbrownsjr]

Less than three weeks to go now before the shows start. I know you folks who got tickets must be getting really excited!

The four LA shows aren't until November/December.

[DESTINYRU!ES]

Apparently there was a picture of her posted online the other day rehearsing with the band, but it quickly disappeared since she wasn't wearing any makeup.

Thanks for the info. Poor Stevie she needs to go out with no make up and love herself without it flaws and all. I never go to bed with make up on even when I m really tired I think of auntie stevie and say take care of your skin. She would do well to let herself be vulnerable and proud. We want pics and video of rehearsal.

[lovethemac1]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristineMcVie?src=hash">#ChristineMcVie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash">#LindseyBuckingham</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MickFleetwood?src=hash">#MickFleetwood</a> rehearse at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonyStudios?src=hash">#SonyStudios</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LA?src=hash">#LA</a> for their upcoming tour <a href="http://t.co/XEWXHPUCnX">pic.twitter.com/XEWXHPUCnX</a></p>&mdash; Noah Fairbanks (@NoahFairbanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahFairbanks/status/507962455121985537">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lindsey is covering up the man boobs again. :shrug: (I really do love him!)

[PenguinHead]

Thanks for the info. Poor Stevie she needs to go out with no make up and love herself without it flaws and all. I never go to bed with make up on even when I m really tired I think of auntie stevie and say take care of your skin. She would do well to let herself be vulnerable and proud. We want pics and video of rehearsal.

Is this account of events verified, or just someone's assumption? I don't take anything as a matter of fact. Who determined that Stevie had any involvement with the photo being removed? It might someone just wants to stir up a little drama where there is none.

[michelej1]

Didn't she appear without make up in the Destiny Rules video? I thought that when she was sitting next to Lindsey and he was playing the guitar that she was sans make up.

Michele

[PenguinHead]

Didn't she appear without make up in the Destiny Rules video? I thought that when she was sitting next to Lindsey and he was playing the guitar that she was sans make up.

Michele

Thanks for noting that. I was thinking of that image, but couldn't remember where I saw it. Also in the the documentary we see Stevie sitting at the soundboard taking a hit off a bong, blowing out a whiff of smoke. It's a brief clip, but it's there! I was very surprised that made the cut.

[louielouie2000]

Didn't she appear without make up in the Destiny Rules video? I thought that when she was sitting next to Lindsey and he was playing the guitar that she was sans make up.

Michele

Absolutely. But that was a full decade ago, and she's aged quite a bit since then. Stevie is known to filter any pictures even her closest friends and relatives take of her- if she doesn't like the picture, she will insist it is deleted. Who was it who brought this up regarding a Christmas party a few years ago? Honestly, I'd be the same way if I were famous, and I'm less than half her age.

[jbrownsjr]

Thanks for noting that. I was thinking of that image, but couldn't remember where I saw it. Also in the the documentary we see Stevie sitting at the soundboard taking a hit off a bong, blowing out a whiff of smoke. It's a brief clip, but it's there! I was very surprised that made the cut.

Would love to see A Destiny Rules with Christine in it. OMG how funny would that be?

[DESTINYRU!ES]

Someone said a picture appeared of her rehearsing and was removed. That documentary was in 2004 right? So she has aged since then and could have objected to being seen sand make up in 2014 at the age of whatever it is a decade later. Long live the queen stevie under the skin. Beauty is within age wisdom beauty. Totally hope she rocks her silver grey Braid too and let's it be like a soft silver chain.

[elle]

Long live the queen stevie under the skin. Beauty is within age wisdom beauty. Totally hope she rocks her silver grey Braid too and let's it be like a soft silver chain.

:confused: you want her to stop dying her hair?

[DESTINYRU!ES]

I want her to be her authentic self and feel whole with it. If in her song she sings when she's older and her hair is silver grey if she wants it she should do it. No false persona just authentic timeless beauty of self.

[DESTINYRU!ES]

I would love to see a documentary with Chris, she's so funny my favorite clips of her are when she is wining about something , once she was either high or drunk and she did something to a finger nail and in all her British glory out came "it hurts, it hurts like a mo fo" and once she said she disliked being on the road cause she can't stand sleeping in strange beds night after night. I just love that she gave an object such as a bed a human characteristic of being strange. Like there it is my bed this evening. It is strange. Good she's back again...can't wait to hear her quips.

[jbrownsjr]

You might want to move this to a spoiler thread. A lot of folks want to be surprised.

And do you have a link?? :thumbsup:

[jmn3]

Oh lordy, if that's what this picture shows for rehearsal songs, the complaints are going to go through the roof around here!!

[welcomechris]

I didn't see this picture on here, It came from Stevie's niece Nixi

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[bethelblues]

John's sitting. I hope he's doing OK.

That looks like Sisters of the Moon. Well, it's in the set again. The fans waited to get it, and now they can't get rid of it...jk

[louielouie2000]

I didn't see this picture on here, It came from Stevie's niece Nixi

THE RETURN OF THE MOON BACKDROP!!! OH HELL YES!!!!! :blob1: :] :blob2:

[michelej1]

I didn't see this picture on here, It came from Stevie's niece Nixi



All three of them in their positions. That's a beautiful sight.

My mind has never not seen you there, Christine.

Michele

[michelej1]

If I had to perform for 2.5 hours, with a heavy bass in my hands, I'd sit too and I've never had chemo.

I welcome the chair on this tour. It's the fifth Macster!

Michele

[mottabam]

The stage lighting looks different than the last tour. Image is not that clear but it all looks good to me. Wonder if they will have a extra percussionist and the back up singers. From the photo it looks like just the five of them and perhaps a stage hand or two. John might as well sit during rehearsals, save up his energy, not like there is a huge audience there to critique whether he is in a chair or standing. I wouldn't be surprised if he had a stool or something during part of the set on this tour. I hope he feels well.
My 17 year old daughter plays bass sitting, never asked her why though, I assumed the weight of the guitar.

[Lisa W]

All three of them in their positions. That's a beautiful sight.

My mind has never not seen you there, Christine.

Michele
I can't express how happy I am to see Christine back in the picture. It all feels complete again...

[BigAl84]

hard to tell from the lights, but it looks like a very similar rig to what she had back in '97!

[PenguinHead]

I LOVE Christine's outfit! She looks beautiful, and so put together. That jacket. :xoxo: Stevie, take notes: THAT is how you dress at your age. Not wearing that same damn shirt everyday, may it burn in hell. :laugh:

I was thinking the same exact thing! Christine dresses age appropriate; understated, yet so cool and current. Stevie...I not sure what to say:eek:

[PenguinHead]

The stage lighting looks different than the last tour. Image is not that clear but it all looks good to me. Wonder if they will have a extra percussionist and the back up singers. From the photo it looks like just the five of them and perhaps a stage hand or two.

I think they will have the same back up support singers/musicians they had on their last tour. What I really liked about that show/tour is that they were mostly out of site, behind the band. Sharon and Lori have been part of the touring band since 1987. I don't think Christine's return is going to change that.

[elle]

Oh lordy, if that's what this picture shows for rehearsal songs, the complaints are going to go through the roof around here!!

why? they were saying from the beginning this will be purely a greatest hits tour. so no surprises in that setlist, really.

[wheart]

why? they were saying from the beginning this will be purely a greatest hits tour. so no surprises in that setlist, really.

and it should be. We haven't heard Christine's songs performed live since 97, except for World Turning and Don't Stop. It's gonna be amazing hearing her songs again since I think most people didn't think they ever would again. For once, I'm totally happy with a greatest hits set! I'm really hoping for Brown Eyes...

[ViscountViktor]

I think they will have the same back up support singers/musicians they had on their last tour. What I really liked about that show/tour is that they were mostly out of site, behind the band. Sharon and Lori have been part of the touring band since 1987. I don't think Christine's return is going to change that.

I though Lori is no longer with the Mac on tour?

I welcome background musicians, contrary to what lot of people say.

I think they add to the sound, so the music is more exciting.

Also, I've always wondered what happened to the extra percussionist of The Dance and Say You Will....

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Had a pretty magical afternoon watching one of my very favorite bands rehearse for their tour ✨ <a href="http://t.co/fWPKqzEumT">http://t.co/fWPKqzEumT</a></p>&mdash; Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) <a href="https://twitter.com/michellebranch/status/512442343698362368">September 18, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


http://i1361.photobucket.com/albums/r663/Nicksiannation/branch_zps5c3fb8c5.png

[Wdm6789]

I though Lori is no longer with the Mac on tour?

I welcome background musicians, contrary to what lot of people say.

I think they add to the sound, so the music is more exciting.

Also, I've always wondered what happened to the extra percussionist of The Dance and Say You Will....



I don't care for the back up singers. I don't mind when they are doing like the weird "ahhs" and "ohhs" for songs but I don't want to hear six voices singing the chorus of Dreams and all those other songs where the three part harmony is such a staple. I know their voices are older and road worn, but there is still three lead singers, no need for back up singers on The Chain, or Gold Dust Woman or Say You Love Me, Dreams, You Make Loving Fun etc. you get the point. The Dance is a good example of this, most of the songs I listed and Silver Springs, the backup singers take away from Stevie and Lindsey and Christine singing together, I can't even hear them. It kind of cheapens the performance a little bit.

[jwd]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Had a pretty magical afternoon watching one of my very favorite bands rehearse for their tour ✨ <a href="http://t.co/fWPKqzEumT">http://t.co/fWPKqzEumT</a></p>&mdash; Michelle Branch (@michellebranch) <a href="https://twitter.com/michellebranch/status/512442343698362368">September 18, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


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I am so ****ing jealous!

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I still don't like One Direction, but props to the Irish one I guess�� <a href="http://t.co/cLTQStQKbL">pic.twitter.com/cLTQStQKbL</a></p>&mdash; Miranda ❁ (@Merrandaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/Merrandaa/status/513807702795902976">September 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seem as good a place as any to post this...

[vivfox]

Seem as good a place as any to post this...
I thought he was Hunter Hayes.

[BlueDenimLamp]

I thought he was Hunter Hayes.

Hunter Who? Is it the picture or has Mick lost a lot of weight?

[Macfanforever]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I still don't like One Direction, but props to the Irish one I guess�� <a href="http://t.co/cLTQStQKbL">pic.twitter.com/cLTQStQKbL</a></p>&mdash; Miranda ❁ (@Merrandaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/Merrandaa/status/513807702795902976">September 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seem as good a place as any to post this...

Hahaha.Mick is now hanging with the young artists.

I've heard of One Direction .Are they bubblegum music.

[Macfanforever]

I'm so happy the FM is getting themselves around with the younger crowd .

[vivfox]

Hunter Who? Is it the picture or has Mick lost a lot of weight?

Hunter Hayes is a young country music star. Mick looks ultra thin. He's prolly been working out with Christine's trainer.

[Macfanforever]

Hunter Hayes is a young country music star. Mick looks ultra thin. He's prolly been working out with Christine's trainer.

Hi Viv .I know who Hunter is.His tunes are OK.Yes Mick looks thin there.He's probably working out with his exercising like I should be doing.

[michelej1]

Hunter Who? Is it the picture or has Mick lost a lot of weight?

Yes, it shows in his stomach and his face.

Michele

[elle]

thanks to fmfanuk for sharing - labeled as rehearsal photo from few days ago:

http://fmfanuk.tumblr.com/post/98237765488/goldduststevie-fleetwood-mac-rehearsing-2-days

http://33.media.tumblr.com/db8c4351a647f467e9545ef60294808d/tumblr_nccv0fUhrX1qcaugio1_1280.jpg

[UnwindedDreams]

Sweet lights! I'm surprised they're using screen video again. They didn't hold back with production.

[mottabam]

Sweet lights! I'm surprised they're using screen video again. They didn't hold back with production.

Yeah I agree. Looking really good. So excited for this tour to begin.

[elle]

Sweet lights! I'm surprised they're using screen video again. They didn't hold back with production.

there's a backdrop / video screen in that pic?

all i see is short-sleeve t-shirt and no jacket. :angel: :thumbsup:
although i know that will not happen at the shows, we didn't see this on stage since 2011 and even at rehearsals / backstage since the 2012 solo tour!

#wardrobechange #whatstheworldcomingto

[jkmaletic]

there's a backdrop / video screen in that pic?

all i see is short-sleeve t-shirt and no jacket. :angel: :thumbsup:
although i know that will not happen at the shows, we didn't see this on stage since 2011 and even at rehearsals / backstage since the 2012 solo tour!

#wardrobechange #whatstheworldcomingto

He shoild just wear short sleeves. He gets so sweaty (understandably). I actually felt sorry for him last October. Maybe he feels like he wouldn't be dressed up enough. :shrug:

[Robyjoe]

I think the Band has made it to Chicago on there way to Minneapolis. :]

[FM77]

I think the Band has made it to Chicago on there way to Minneapolis. :]

That is true. Chicago first.

[Macfan4life]

I don't care for the back up singers. I don't mind when they are doing like the weird "ahhs" and "ohhs" for songs but I don't want to hear six voices singing the chorus of Dreams and all those other songs where the three part harmony is such a staple. I know their voices are older and road worn, but there is still three lead singers, no need for back up singers on The Chain, or Gold Dust Woman or Say You Love Me, Dreams, You Make Loving Fun etc. you get the point. The Dance is a good example of this, most of the songs I listed and Silver Springs, the backup singers take away from Stevie and Lindsey and Christine singing together, I can't even hear them. It kind of cheapens the performance a little bit.
You are so right
The Mac has the best backing vocals with Chris and Lindsey for Stevie. I want to hear the Mac sound not Stevie's solo career sound.

[nicole21290]

Thought this could probably get away with being in this thread. Looks like a warm-up show of sorts from last night...

Gold Dust Woman: http://instagram.com/p/tfmQAwpBwZ/

[welcomechris]

Thought this could probably get away with being in this thread. Looks like a warm-up show of sorts from last night...

Gold Dust Woman: http://instagram.com/p/tfmQAwpBwZ/

Thanks Nicole!

[elle]

Thought this could probably get away with being in this thread. Looks like a warm-up show of sorts from last night...

Gold Dust Woman: http://instagram.com/p/tfmQAwpBwZ/

thanks for sharing that! (and squashing any hope that leather jacket won't make re-appearance on this tour as the stage outfit; i was hoping for at least suit jacket considering everyone else in the band seems to be dressed like that)

here's a screenshot of much nicer dressed band (Linds in t-shirt and flip-flops) from LA rehearsal that was shown during CBS this morning - https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=830529690311205&id=316708181693361&notif_t=story_reshare

[nicole21290]

And a clip of Dreams: http://instagram.com/p/tfnAzCua1y/

Love that screencap of Linds in his flip-flops, btw, Elle. Thanks! Very cute. :D

[KenshiMaster16]

I guess it's just me and it's odd but they already sound infinitely better than last year. :lol: Guess Christine's presence was more missed than I thought.

[jenniferuk]

The event last night was a birthday bash

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140917/BLOGS03/140919896?template=mobile

Real-estate mogul Sam Zell likes to go his own way, so it's a natural he'd book Fleetwood Mac for his upcoming birthday party.

I hear the rock group will be the featured performance at the bash this month. Mr. Zell turns 73 Sept. 28.

The Chicago billionaire is legendary for booking major acts for his birthday parties, which draw as many as 800 guests from all over the country. The Eagles played his 2008 event and Bette Midler starred in 2007. And in 1999, James Brown and Aretha Franklin entertained.

Don't be surprised if Cinespace Studios, where “Chicago Fire” films, is the location for the event.

http://nypost.com/2014/09/26/real-estate-executives-head-to-chicago-for-zells-birthday/

Scores of prominent real estate executives from across the US are heading to Chicago this weekend for one of Sam Zell’s unforgettable birthday party experiences on Saturday night.
Invitees have already been provided black T-shirts — with white feathers on the front and a spheroid on the back — that must be worn for admittance to the Windy City shindig.
The location of the party is kept secret from the hundreds of guests — who will be herded onto buses once they arrive in Chicago and settle into their hotel rooms to ensure the location remains top secret.
The party could take place in the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, the 1.45 million square foot facility where “Chicago Fire” is filmed, according to Crains Chicago Business, which also tagged Fleetwood Mac as the possible entertainment.
Others, however, have suggested to The Post that The Beach Boys would be the performers.
Zell, known in real estate circles as the “Grave Dancer,” sends out e-mail clues in the weeks leading up to the party on who the guest performer will be.
In the past, Zell has had The Eagles, Bette Midler, James Brown, James Taylor and Aretha Franklin perform at his birthday parties.
The real estate mogul doesn’t forget about his guests’ appetites. He usually has some of Chicago’s finest chefs and restaurateurs cater the affair.
In 2011, there were, reportedly, seven different chefs working the room.
Zell will turn 73 on Sept. 28.

[jmn3]

Gotta say...the stage just looks 'right' with the five of them up there. So happy to see Christine back in her rightful spot!

[Johnny Stew]

Gotta say...the stage just looks 'right' with the five of them up there. So happy to see Christine back in her rightful spot!

I couldn't agree more. Our missing puzzle piece is back where she's always belonged.

[Macfan4life]

Gotta say...the stage just looks 'right' with the five of them up there. So happy to see Christine back in her rightful spot!
Took the words right out of my mouth
Even that short clip of dreams sounded better with Chris on backing vocals. It really does sound like Fleetwood Mac LOL

This is so exciting :eek:

[jenniferuk]

...and it is wonderful to see Christine look so happy. At the end of the dance tour she (all) looked so worn out and it is wonderful to see her beaming.

John looks thin (no surprise) but good. Warms my heart to see Chris happy, John back at it and the five of them together. (I am an old fan so I always think every tour is the last and then they surprise us again and again).