10/31 Washington DC show

[SandyMac]

Who all is going to the Washington, DC show?
I found this online, not bad considering the prices I have seen for floor tickets.

https://www.stubhub.com/fleetwood-mac-washington-verizon-center-washington-dc-10-31-2014-9020280/?ticket_id=1118725835&quantity=null

[elle]

Who all is going to the Washington, DC show?
I found this online, not bad considering the prices I have seen for floor tickets.

https://www.stubhub.com/fleetwood-mac-washington-verizon-center-washington-dc-10-31-2014-9020280/?ticket_id=1118725835&quantity=null

row W for $662 per ticket?? huh? how's that not bad, that's nuts?! afraid to even look what other tickets are going on for then. what 20k for the front row?

considering how fast DC sold out (it was probably the first show that did), it's still completely puzzling to me why they didn't add another DC show in 2015, when they will be in the area several times.

[Dreamz19]

I feel the same exact way. They should have added another D.C date. I refuse to pay those prices, so I decided to go to another city.

[Steviegirl]

Well, I'm GOING to DC, and we have a room at the Ritz Carlton, but I may just be having dinner in Adams Morgan because I don't have tickets yet. :(
Jeez, for these prices, I could probably drive to the Inn at Little Washington and have dinner there for less. :( I'm getting less and less optimistic about the prospect of tickets in DC. I don't want to go to C-ville because it's on a Sunday night. Charlotte is on a Saturday, so I guess I could do that. I really wanted to see them on Halloween.

[BLY]

I'm passing on this tour......This will be the first miss since 1978. I will consider the next tour with new songs in 2015. I'm ok with a cd from a show with Seven Wonders and Little Lies live with Buckingham.

[BLY]

I'm passing on this tour......This will be the first miss since 1978. I will consider the next tour with new songs in 2015. I'm ok with a cd from a show with Seven Wonders and Little Lies live with Buckingham.



Keith, are you going?

[Dreamz19]

Well, I'm GOING to DC, and we have a room at the Ritz Carlton, but I may just be having dinner in Adams Morgan because I don't have tickets yet. :(
Jeez, for these prices, I could probably drive to the Inn at Little Washington and have dinner there for less. :( I'm getting less and less optimistic about the prospect of tickets in DC. I don't want to go to C-ville because it's on a Sunday night. Charlotte is on a Saturday, so I guess I could do that. I really wanted to see them on Halloween.

Awww what a bummer. I have never dealt with stubhub before and took the advice to wait. With some other dates, the tickets did drop. However, it seems as though the prices for D.C have gone up as time went on. One ticket I saw was $400 about 2 months ago and just recently it went to $700. Someone must have purchased it since its gone now. So at that rate, its no wonder the D.C show is extremely expensive. Hopefully, you can get lucky the day/night of the show.

[jcalzaretta]

I am going. Cannot wait.

[Steviegirl]

Awww what a bummer. I have never dealt with stubhub before and took the advice to wait. With some other dates, the tickets did drop. However, it seems as though the prices for D.C have gone up as time went on. One ticket I saw was $400 about 2 months ago and just recently it went to $700. Someone must have purchased it since its gone now. So at that rate, its no wonder the D.C show is extremely expensive. Hopefully, you can get lucky the day/night of the show.

Thanks, Courtney. :xoxo:

[Keith]

Keith, are you going?

Yep. I live only a mile from the Verizon Center - and, well it is Fleetwood Mac.. and Christine McVie. :-)

I usually go to a few shows, but I do think the ticket prices are too high (and I have a lot of disposable income, but come on guys), so I'm settling for just the local show.

I may catch another show on the second leg.

[BLY]

I may catch another show on the second leg.[/QUOTE]








I will most likely see a show on the second leg as long as they are supporting a new record.

[elle]

I will most likely see a show on the second leg as long as they are supporting a new record.

not gonna happen! they have 3 weeks between the 1st and the 2nd leg, and that's holiday break they'll probably all spend with their families. they had more than that between US and Europe last year and they changed nada.

plus, that album is not getting released anytime soon, if interview statements from Mick and Lindsey are to be believed. :distress:

[Keith]

Well, I'm GOING to DC, and we have a room at the Ritz Carlton, but I may just be having dinner in Adams Morgan because I don't have tickets yet. :(


I live in Adams Morgan and if you are looking for a nice restaurant, I would recommend Mintwood Place (http://mintwoodplace.com/). And if you like pizza, check out the Mellow Mushroom (http://mellowmushroom.com/store/adams-morgan). Good luck on the tickets.. Just believe!

[Steviegirl]

Awww...Thanks, Keith! :xoxo: Mintwood Place looks amazing! I've been to Mellow Mushroom in RVa. :)

[Dreamz19]

Thanks, Courtney. :xoxo:

You're welcome! All will be fine and make sure you update on how it went. :)

[Steviegirl]

I definitely will! :)

[Dreamz19]

I definitely will! :)

To give you a heads up (and anyone else going to D.C) some of the prices did drop a bit on stubhub. It happened early this morning after more tickets were posted.

[BLY]

not gonna happen! they have 3 weeks between the 1st and the 2nd leg, and that's holiday break they'll probably all spend with their families. they had more than that between US and Europe last year and they changed nada.

plus, that album is not getting released anytime soon, if interview statements from Mick and Lindsey are to be believed. :distress:


The new album will be released next year. It's practicaly done. If they release a 13- 15 collection of songs they only need to record 4 Stevie songs and add her vocals to the mix. It will happen.:nod:

[welcomechris]

The new album will be released next year. It's practicaly done. If they release a 13- 15 collection of songs they only need to record 4 Stevie songs and add her vocals to the mix. It will happen.:nod:

The album is already recorded and mixed. Of course stevie's vocals will be added later on. Fleetwood Mac has been doing the same thing for stevie since Mirage. Every studio album she's been involved with since mirage started without her, but her vocals we're added later on. This is mainly because of Stevie's solo career. She hasn't done anything yet, but she hasn't had time. Now we know why she was everywhere except in the studio with Fleetwood Mac back in March. It was because she needed to promote her new album somehow.

- Promoting Herself: Early April (Tonight Show, ACM Awards, AHS, RRHOLF, etc.)
- 24 Karat Gold: April-July
- Lady Video: End of July
- FM Rehearsals: August 4 - End of September
- FM and 24k interviews/commentary's: August - September
- On the road with Fleetwood Mac: September 28-December 20
- Tonight Show: November 4 (SN)

[BLY]

The album is already recorded and mixed. Of course stevie's vocals will be added later on. Fleetwood Mac has been doing the same thing for stevie since Mirage. Every studio album she's been involved with since mirage started without her, but her vocals we're added later on. This is mainly because of Stevie's solo career. She hasn't done anything yet, but she hasn't had time. Now we know why she was everywhere except in the studio with Fleetwood Mac back in March. It was because she needed to promote her new album somehow.

- Promoting Herself: Early April (Tonight Show, ACM Awards, AHS, RRHOLF, etc.)
- 24 Karat Gold: April-July
- Lady Video: End of July
- FM Rehearsals: August 4 - End of September
- FM and 24k interviews/commentary's: August - September
- On the road with Fleetwood Mac: September 28-December 20
- Tonight Show: November 4 (SN)



Exactly! This is how a FLEETWOOD Mac album comes together. We are talking about folks now in their late sixties/ early seventies. This album will see the light in the first half of 2015.

[sid93114]

Hi, guys. I lucked out and got a great seat on ebay for $300 just 4 or 5 days ago. I live in DC and there was no way I was going to miss this show.

They are playing in Charlottesville next March. I checked on live nation and there are still good seats available at regular price. It seemed to me that the prices for Charlottesville were a lot more reasonable than the DC prices.

[Steviegirl]

To give you a heads up (and anyone else going to D.C) some of the prices did drop a bit on stubhub. It happened early this morning after more tickets were posted.

Thanks, Dreamz. I'm feeling a lot more confident after seeing that. It looks like there are about 500 on Stubhub alone, so that might be good. I'm still hoping for tickets from the venue. I've heard that Stubhub is safe, and I guess it is with instant download,<?> but I've never done it before, so I'm still nervous. I told someone at school today, and he exclaimed, "I can't believe you don't have tickets!" So I was elated to see this when I came home!

[Dreamz19]

Thanks, Dreamz. I'm feeling a lot more confident after seeing that. It looks like there are about 500 on Stubhub alone, so that might be good. I'm still hoping for tickets from the venue. I've heard that Stubhub is safe, and I guess it is with instant download,<?> but I've never done it before, so I'm still nervous. I told someone at school today, and he exclaimed, "I can't believe you don't have tickets!" So I was elated to see this when I came home!

I totally get it. This is my first time using stubhub as well. However, I feel a little better about it after being told by many that they have always received real tickets through instant download. One good thing is that if the seller is a fraud you will be able to get your money back. However, that would still put you out of seeing the show. Anyway, glad I could give you some good news. :D

[Keith]

I used the Ticketmaster resale option and got a ticket in Sec. 119 for $150 - check that option. I have sat in this section for a few concerts, and its actually an interesting place to see a show - you are almost on the stage, albeit slighting behind the band - but always good energy.

I expect ticket prices to drop big time the next few days. I still may try for close floor seats if the pricing drops (I mean, $10,000 for a second row seat - come on).

[elle]

I used the Ticketmaster resale option and got a ticket in Sec. 119 for $150 - check that option. I have sat in this section for a few concerts, and its actually an interesting place to see a show - you are almost on the stage, albeit slighting behind the band - but always good energy.

I expect ticket prices to drop big time the next few days. I still may try for close floor seats if the pricing drops (I mean, $10,000 for a second row seat - come on).

that's not a resale option - that's regular ticket that was not originally available. i've seen a few singles drop in that section in the last few days - you were lucky you were able to snatch it!

i love that sideview too!! :thumbsup:

[Steviegirl]

Yeah, the side view is actually good. We were on Lindsey's side for the Charlotte show last year, and I really liked it.

[Keith]

that's not a resale option - that's regular ticket that was not originally available. i've seen a few singles drop in that section in the last few days - you were lucky you were able to snatch it!

i love that sideview too!! :thumbsup:

Even better - for some reason I thought only resale tix were available, but I'll take it! I guess I should feel lucky... 3 more days and I'll get my side of the Mac! :]

[Keith]

Up next, my show - DC!

Reading online this morning as I enjoy my first cup, and came across this article in Metro Weekly - Fleetwood Mac's 25 Greatest Tracks (http://www.metroweekly.com/2014/10/fleetwood-macs-25-greatest-tracks/). Just one guy's opinion.

ahh.. tomorrow night. I'm so ready to see this band - especially Christine, and I'm on her side! :nod:

[blackcat]

Up next, my show - DC!

Reading online this morning as I enjoy my first cup, and came across this article in Metro Weekly - Fleetwood Mac's 25 Greatest Tracks (http://www.metroweekly.com/2014/10/fleetwood-macs-25-greatest-tracks/). Just one guy's opinion.

ahh.. tomorrow night. I'm so ready to see this band - especially Christine, and I'm on her side! :nod:

I hope you have an amazing time Keith! The whole is still greater than the sum of the parts!

[jcalzaretta]

Ready for DC! It will be my third show. I went through Phili last night and regrettably did not think of staying. FOOL!

[nodmod]

Hello, is anyone going to the meet n' greet with Mick tomorrow at Washington, if so what time is the meet and where in the venue, I am flying in from the UK and had no details of where to meet and get tickets, the organisers are going to call, but it's getting very late in the day for me......

just a little worried

[Ali]

I'm not doing VIP tomorrow but last year we met at Will Call which is on the F Street side of the arena.

[nodmod]

I'm not doing VIP tomorrow but last year we met at Will Call which is on the F Street side of the arena.

Thank you, do you remember the actual time of the meet, I recall that the London time was 5pm

[Ali]

Thank you, do you remember the actual time of the meet, I recall that the London time was 5pm

From what I've heard it's 4:30.

[nodmod]

From what I've heard it's 4:30.

Thank you again, have fun tomorrow

[Ali]

Thank you again, have fun tomorrow

You too! Safe travels!

[Keith]

Halloween and a Fleetwood Mac concert - the stars, or should I say moon, have aligned..

I fell in love with this band on Christmas night, 1976, when my sister gave me the "white" Fleetwood Mac album. And tonight, many moons later, I'm seeing the band who made that record... and everything today is alright. Enjoy to all those who are going to the show - and best of luck to those who still need tickets. Faith will be rewarded! :nod:

[sleepless child]

I hope everyone has a great time tonight. It should be a great concert since it's Halloween.

[michelej1]

The Washington Post By Emily Heil October 31
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2014/10/31/mick-fleetwood-dines-at-del-campo/

Mick Fleetwood dines at Del Campo

Hey, isn’t that… rock legend Mick Fleetwood, fueling up for Friday night’s show at the Verizon Center with a Thursday evening meal at Chinatown’s Del Campo?

The Fleetwood Mac drummer and co-founder — pulling off an ensemble that included a vest and scarf as only a rock star of a certain age can — and his pals sat in the dining room’s main floor, where they chowed on the South American restaurant’s signature grilled meats and drank red wine.

Our tipster said some fellow diners recognized Fleetwood, but they let him eat in peace — no one asked for a photo.

Maybe they were too busy thinkin’ about tomorrow’s show?

[Steviegirl]

Good Morning, Ledgies. Well, we DID get tickets--Section 113; Row G, (Lindsey's side in the first section OFF the floor), and the show was absolutely magical and electric. Stevie and John were in witch hats at the end!

We arrived at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, jumped on the Metro (God, DC seems like such a fun and cool city to live in), and got to the box office at around 4. The side view tickets were 179.00 apiece, which I thought was really high, :( and not that great, so I decided to continue with my brilliant plan to WAIT until around 7pm. When we got to Verizon Center at 7, there were several people outside holding up one or two fingers because they NEEDED tickets. My heart sank, and my plan became known as the IDIOTIC plan. Fortunately, we were able to get the seats on Lindsey's side (Thank goodness), we went in, checked them out--they weren't bad--and then went back out to check out the venue. I can never sit very long in my seat because I'm always too nervous before the show. No matter who goes to the show with me, they always ask, "Why are YOU nervous?"
Sigh...Philistines. :)

A few ladies were dressed up like Stevie, and several people had on good Halloween costumes, which was fun.

"The Chain" was good, and the crowd was very responsive, but when "YMLF" started, everyone went nuts. YMLF is always the first song I look at on the video posts on The Ledge, and it always makes me cry when I see everyone go ballistic, but in-person I was even more emotional. All of Chris's songs were very well received, and the band seemed super happy and on.

A definite highlight was "ISA." A few people ran for bathroom and beer breaks, (which is anathema to me because I do not leave my seat for ANYTHING during "church," so I'm always shocked when people do), but by the middle of the song, everyone was mesmerized by our boy and going NUTS during his solo. The drum solo was fun--I thought it seemed shorter--, and a few others said it did too. I think it was just right. Stevie told the Velvet Underground story, and it was really LONG this time but still cute. Everyone kept commenting that they were all in great voice, and I agree that they sound better than they ever did--not only because beautiful Christine is back but also individually.
"Songbird" was so moving and beautiful, and everyone sat there very reverently, and a lot of us were crying during it. I am SO glad I saw them on Halloween! Stevie AND JOHN(!!) came out at the end in witch hats!!! Tee hee! And that was awesome, and instead of talking about the dream catcher, Stevie said that since she was four she always wanted to be a witch every Halloween and that when she was six, her mom made her a Martha Washington (ha!) costume, and she said, "I don't want to be Martha Washington; I want to be a witch!" So her mom dyed the costume, and she had a black Martha Washington costume. Adorable.

Stevie dedicated "Landslide" to the director<?> of Bethesda Medical. Oh! and after Stevie told the witch story at the end, Mick came out and talked for a pretty long time--thanking the audience and stuff.

The concert was amazing. Thank you to all Ledgie well-wishers. :) As we were leaving, a guy was handing out cards saying that the show was returning to DC on January 30th, and I think tickets go on sale on November 10th. OH! I think I saw the British Ledgie at the box office at 4! He was really cute and nice and asked in a gorgeous British accent when the M&G was. I should have said, "Hello," but I was acting like Butters from South Park because I was so nervous.

[Keith]

What a fantastic show and great audience! I was on the side of Christine and I loved every one of her songs!

The setlist was great and I thought it flowed very well - I was surprised how much the audience loved "Little Lies" and how well it sounded. My section were sitters, except for a few, but everyone was rocking in their seat. Having a view on the side, about 50 feet from the stage was awesome. I'm tired, so much to relive, but thought the band sounded terrific. Lindsey blew the crowd away on "I'm So Afraid" but my favorite moment with him was "Never Going Back Again". Just stellar. Stevie's "crack" Dance was another great moment, although I really did enjoy "Gypsy" and thought it was one of her best performances of the night, although "Silver Springs" comes in a close second. And Christine - wow, didn't realize how much she was missed - as she really brings the band into full form! I was lucky to be on her side and enjoyed all of her tunes from my favorite Fleetwood Mac song "Say You Love Me" to "Over My Head". "Songbird" was precious and the perfect end to a great show! Loved the witches hats at the end and Stevie's long winded goodbye, and her thoughts about Christine.

I couldn't see the back drop really well from where I was sitting, but a few times it seemed cool - I love how most of the floor was standing during the whole show, along with folks on the first tier along the sides of the arena. Bought a couple of tees, the dog tags, and magnets - wow, shirts have reached the $50 mark. Waiting in line for shirts and overhead a few mentions of Christine's back so I think her returning to the band has a lot to do with the large crowds. Overall, a great show with a great band - an audience from DC I was proud of (a lot of people wearing costumes and a lot of top hats!). Thanks Fleetwood Mac for stopping in DC - please come again. I definitely want to see this band again and am looking at dates from the second leg - or maybe California this month! I could use a trip to San Fran... :nod:

[Keith]

As we were leaving, a guy was handing out cards saying that the show was returning to DC on January 30th, and I think tickets go on sale on November 10th.

I missed the cards, but great news! Thanks for your review Steviegirl - it was truly a great concert!

A few other notes as I wake up with my second cup.. towards the end, some guy brought a white shaggy dog up the stairs to the stage for a brief moment. I wonder whose dog it was? Also, I didn't get why Christine didn't play the accordion during "I Know I'm Not Wrong" as she did bring it out for Tusk. I think it would have added a little more something something to the song - great live song even without the acc. And I also like when the band breaks into "You Make Loving Fun" and the crowd explodes with applause when Christine starts to sing! Awesome feeling and I know it must make Christine feel special - as it should.

So, January 30th! Wow - welcome back Mac!:]

[Keith]

Here is my one and only - and not very good - video of "Songbird (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E78z6fzpEWY&feature=youtu.be)". I did capture Stevie and Mick's ending send-offs...

[jenniferuk]

Here is my one and only - and not very good - video of "Songbird (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E78z6fzpEWY&feature=youtu.be)". I did capture Stevie and Mick's ending send-offs...

Nice, and thank you for sharing the video and recaps.

John and Stevie...how fabulous!!

[jkmaletic]

We need pics of Stevie and John in their hats!!

[Keith]

so according to Stevie, it's the "universal consciousness" of Fleetwood Mac fans that brought "our girl" Christine back to the band. Gotta love Stevie and thanks fans. :nod:

[Macfan4life]

Here is my one and only - and not very good - video of "Songbird (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E78z6fzpEWY&feature=youtu.be)". I did capture Stevie and Mick's ending send-offs...
Thanks for posting
That was a great Halloween speech by Stevie. You can tell they are really loving this tour and having a good time.

[michelej1]

A definite highlight was "ISA." A few people ran for bathroom and beer breaks, (which is anathema to me because I do not leave my seat for ANYTHING during "church," so I'm always shocked when people do), but by the middle of the song, everyone was mesmerized by our boy and going NUTS during his solo. The drum solo was fun--I thought it seemed shorter--, and a few others said it did too. I think it was just right.

I never leave either, for the restroom, refreshments or anything else.

Yes, I think Mick's drum solo is shorter and he doesn't talk as much "are you with me. Sometime in the middle of the night ..." I think it's the right length now.

I love that Stevie's mom obliged when she said she didn't want to be Martha Washington.

Michele

[shackin'up]

so according to Stevie, it's the "universal consciousness" of Fleetwood Mac fans that brought "our girl" Christine back to the band. Gotta love Stevie and thanks fans. :nod:

I'll love Stevie again if the "univeral consciousness" gets her *ss in the studio again with the whole band and NOBODY else.

[Dreamz19]

Good Morning, Ledgies. Well, we DID get tickets--Section 113; Row G, (Lindsey's side in the first section OFF the floor), and the show was absolutely magical and electric. Stevie and John were in witch hats at the end!

We arrived at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, jumped on the Metro (God, DC seems like such a fun and cool city to live in), and got to the box office at around 4. The side view tickets were 179.00 apiece, which I thought was really high, :( and not that great, so I decided to continue with my brilliant plan to WAIT until around 7pm. When we got to Verizon Center at 7, there were several people outside holding up one or two fingers because they NEEDED tickets. My heart sank, and my plan became known as the IDIOTIC plan. Fortunately, we were able to get the seats on Lindsey's side (Thank goodness), we went in, checked them out--they weren't bad--and then went back out to check out the venue. I can never sit very long in my seat because I'm always too nervous before the show. No matter who goes to the show with me, they always ask, "Why are YOU nervous?"
Sigh...Philistines. :)

A few ladies were dressed up like Stevie, and several people had on good Halloween costumes, which was fun.

"The Chain" was good, and the crowd was very responsive, but when "YMLF" started, everyone went nuts. YMLF is always the first song I look at on the video posts on The Ledge, and it always makes me cry when I see everyone go ballistic, but in-person I was even more emotional. All of Chris's songs were very well received, and the band seemed super happy and on.

A definite highlight was "ISA." A few people ran for bathroom and beer breaks, (which is anathema to me because I do not leave my seat for ANYTHING during "church," so I'm always shocked when people do), but by the middle of the song, everyone was mesmerized by our boy and going NUTS during his solo. The drum solo was fun--I thought it seemed shorter--, and a few others said it did too. I think it was just right. Stevie told the Velvet Underground story, and it was really LONG this time but still cute. Everyone kept commenting that they were all in great voice, and I agree that they sound better than they ever did--not only because beautiful Christine is back but also individually.
"Songbird" was so moving and beautiful, and everyone sat there very reverently, and a lot of us were crying during it. I am SO glad I saw them on Halloween! Stevie AND JOHN(!!) came out at the end in witch hats!!! Tee hee! And that was awesome, and instead of talking about the dream catcher, Stevie said that since she was four she always wanted to be a witch every Halloween and that when she was six, her mom made her a Martha Washington (ha!) costume, and she said, "I don't want to be Martha Washington; I want to be a witch!" So her mom dyed the costume, and she had a black Martha Washington costume. Adorable.

Stevie dedicated "Landslide" to the director<?> of Bethesda Medical. Oh! and after Stevie told the witch story at the end, Mick came out and talked for a pretty long time--thanking the audience and stuff.

The concert was amazing. Thank you to all Ledgie well-wishers. :) As we were leaving, a guy was handing out cards saying that the show was returning to DC on January 30th, and I think tickets go on sale on November 10th. OH! I think I saw the British Ledgie at the box office at 4! He was really cute and nice and asked in a gorgeous British accent when the M&G was. I should have said, "Hello," but I was acting like Butters from South Park because I was so nervous.

I'm very happy you were able to get tickets! I ended up going to the D.C show as well. I was in the 433 section on the side of the stage, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

[Dreamz19]

The show was truly fantastic last night. I've been a fan of the band for 10 years, but it never seemed to work out for me when it came to attending a concert. I either had to work, I couldn't afford it or something came up. I finally was able to fulfill a dream and it was amazing. At times I couldn't believe I was actually watching them in person.

I was hoping to be in section 120, but I didn't purchase my tickets on stubhub fast enough. I ended up section 433, which is right above 121/299 (Stevie and Christine's side). It wasn't a bad view at all. I was running a bit late because I had taken a wrong turn to the parking garage. So I was worried I would miss the first song. Thankfully the band came out the very second I sat in my seat. :thumbsup:

I took my mother who is more of a casual fan of the band. She loves Stevie and does like some of the Mac songs, but I am the bigger fan of the two. However, not only did she become a huge Mac fan, she developed a huge crush on Lindsey :D. The way she was swooning over him was hilarious.

The crowd in my area were sitters, but many danced in their seats (like me and my mom). I would have wanted to stand up, but I didn't want to block the people behind me. At one point, standing caused an issue during GDW (a performance I absolutely loved and enjoyed). Unfortunately, my attention was irrupted by an argument. During Stevie's crackhead dance, a fight almost broke out with a group of people in the row/seats directly above me. A girl got up to dance and a man behind her became angry. Then the girl's boyfriend jumped in and started arguing with the guy. After some threats and f-bombs were thrown around, they finally calmed down. However, they still continued to throw insults at each other every now and then until the end.

I think the highlights (judging by the crowd) was Landslide, ISA, BL, YMLF, Songbird and Don't Stop. The only songs that got people to their feet ,among the sitters in my area, was Don't Stop and ISA. Everyone was dancing to DS and Lindsey received a standing ovation for ISA. For me personally, my highlights were Little Lies, SOTM, SYLM, Tusk, ISA, GDW, Songbird, Gypsy, and The Chain. My only wish is that I could have heard Sara. Overall, I had a fantastic time and I hope I can see them again soon.

[elle]

We need pics of Stevie and John in their hats!!

they are in this video - <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ghh4fjaB_Qw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[WayOfTheDragon]

As we were leaving, a guy was handing out cards saying that the show was returning to DC on January 30th, and I think tickets go on sale on November 10th.

Wow!! Will they be returning to the Verizon Center? I didn't think I'd be seeing them twice on this tour, but if they are really coming back, I might have to think about it!

[WayOfTheDragon]

A definite highlight was "ISA."

I completely agree! I was up on the fourth level, and I felt like the whole arena was going to explode at the end of his solo. Even though he has done the song countless times, it was indescribably powerful to see it live.

I had made it a point to not look at any Fleetwood Mac sites or youtube videos in the past 2 months, because I wanted to be completely surprised by the set list. I was beyond surprised that they actually played "Little Lies" and "Seven Wonders" -- my reaction to both songs was to keep yelling out "Wow! I can't believe it!" I really didn't think this band would ever perform anything from Tango except the acoustic "Big Love" and possibly "Everywhere," so I was very pleasantly surprised.

The absolute high point for me was "Songbird"-- it's the classic Fleetwood Mac closing song, and I never thought I'd get to see it live. It was really as if Christine had never left. The grand piano was a nice touch, as well as her playing the accordion during "Tusk".

I also liked the colorful backdrops and lighting. "Gold Dust Woman" was especially psychedelic-- and it was another one of the highlights of the night.

I had expected "Brown Eyes" to be performed, and was a little disappointed that it didn't make the cut, as well as "Hold Me." I sort of wish they had put one more Christine song in the set for good measure, since most of the Stevie/Lindsey songs have already been done verbatim on every tour from 2003 to 2013. From GDW up to the end of the show, I knew exactly which songs were coming, but part of me kept hoping they would throw one more surprise in there (Actually, I felt the same way towards the end of the 2013 show). But my disappointments are minor compared to what a great experience it was to be there and finally see the Rumours Five together again.

[michelej1]

Return of the Mac, Washington Post, November 2, 2014

http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/hollywood/return-of-the-mac-fleetwood-mac-1.1406240

Though they began as a blues band of some note in England in 1967 and became better known through a succession of pop-minded leaders from Danny Kirwan to Bob Welch in subsequent years, Fleetwood Mac became a superstar band in the mid-1970s with the addition of Californians Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.


After a couple of blockbuster albums and some other very popular ones, they began to splinter. Now, with singer-songwriter Christine McVie’s return, the band’s current tour is its first since 1998 to feature the full, most popular line-up.


Here’s a Fleetwood Mac refresher by the numbers:


8 — Years Fleetwood Mac existed before Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined in 1975.


34 — Highest chart rank for the band before 1975.


5 — Millions of copies sold of the No. 1 1975 album Fleetwood Mac.


20 — Millions of copies sold to date of the 1977 follow-up, Rumours.


6 — Rank of Rumours on list of all-time best-selling albums.


1 — No. 1 singles in Fleetwood Mac’s history. It was 1976’s Dreams.


1987 — Buckingham quits the band, replaced on tour by Billy Burnette and Rick Vito.


16 — Total Fleetwood Mac members over the years.


2 — Members of Fleetwood Mac who have been in every incarnation (luckily, the two who lent their names to the band: drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie).


16 — Years since Christine McVie was part of Fleetwood Mac before returning this year.


71 — Age of Christine McVie.


7 — Number of McVie-led songs in the current tour.


8 — Songs reportedly finished for the reunited band’s upcoming new album, due out next year.


0 — New songs being played on the current tour.


9 — Songs on current tour from the Rumours album.


24 — Total songs typically played in the current tour.


27 — Age, in years, of the newest songs played on current Fleetwood Mac tour.


$10,998.98 (Dh40,388) — Highest price listed for a single resale ticket for the October 31 show in Washington, D.C., for a seat in the second row.

[Keith]

Just saw the ad on channel 4 - Fleetwood Mac is returning to DC on January 30th! Tickets go on sale tomorrow - - Awesome!! :]

Still drifting on fumes from Friday's night show - now I want tickets in the front row! Good luck to all those trying to get tickets tomorrow!

[michelej1]

Fleetwood Mac takes the Verizon Center back to 1975

The John Hopkins Newsletter

http://www.jhunewsletter.com/2014/11/06/fleetwood-mac-takes-the-verizon-center-back-to-1975-1975/

By AMANDA AUBLE Published: November 6th, 2014

Legendary rock group Fleetwood Mac proved its timelessness and endurance as the band’s Halloween performance transported its Washington D.C. audience back to 1975.

After spending 16 years apart, this latest tour reunites the entire classic lineup, which consists of drummer Mick Fleetwood, bassist John McVie, guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, ethereal vocalist Stevie Nicks and keyboardist Christine McVie. Titled “On with the Show,” the band’s tour began on Sept. 30 and will hit 33 North American cities.

Although the Washington D.C. performance fell on Halloween, the only costume discernable in the packed Verizon Center was Nicks’s signature stage attire: Black, flowing dresses, lace shawls, tambourines and top hats.

The varying ages of the concert attendees stood as a testament to the band’s cross-generational appeal. A majority of those present had most likely grown up with Fleetwood Mac, witnessing the release of eponymous Fleetwood Mac (1975) and smash album Rumours (1977), which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978.

Now one of the best selling albums of all time, with over 45 million copies sold, Rumours is also accepted and respected by younger generations. The notable number of twenty- and thirty-somethings in attendance most likely heard the band’s classic songs on the radio and possibly even saw Nicks’s image revived on the last season of popular television show American Horror Story: Coven.

Arriving on stage to thunderous applause, Fleetwood Mac began their performance with “The Chain,” the only song on Rumours with writing credits given to all five band members.

When the song began, Buckingham’s legendary, plucking guitar work, Fleetwood and McVie’s steady rhythm section and Nicks’s flawless harmonies instantly felt untouched by time. The song’s lyrics “I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain,” and the repeated final refrain, “Chain, keep us together,” set the tone for the evening as the band recreated their turbulent yet persistent relationship.

Fleetwood Mac is no stranger to a constantly shifting lineup and internal turmoil. Originally starting in London, Fleetwood and John McVie — whose names give the band its title — formed the group in 1967. Christine McVie joined the group in 1970 while married to John. Buckingham and Nicks, a package deal after recording their own self-titled album, joined in 1975.

The members’ dynamic produced a straining but also highly inspirational tension. In fact, most of the acclaimed tracks on Rumours resulted from the complicated feelings generated by the band’s various deteriorating relationships: the McVies’ divorce as well as Nicks and Buckingham’s romantic split.

However, despite an emotional past, the band’s new tour has a reconciled, rejuvenated feel. Instead of past performances during the height of its career that provided a soap opera-esque dramatic element, the band radiates a much calmer and more settled energy.

“With [Christine McVie’s] return, we begin a profound, beautiful and prolific new chapter in the history of this band called Fleetwood Mac,” Buckingham announced to roaring applause.

The band highlighted her return, as the second song was her hit single “Say You Love Me.” In 1998, McVie peacefully retired from the band and sat out for its 2009 and 2013 tours.

Despite this long departure, Christine McVie’s songs, like “You Make Loving Fun” and “Over My Head,” remain upbeat, lighter additions to the group’s sound, and her voice shows little wear. Nicks commented on the return by asking McVie where she’d been, but she mainly focused on the fact that McVie’s energy returned to the group.

Nicks, rightly deemed “The Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll” by Rolling Stone, displayed the night’s most authentic performances. Although her voice does not always radiate the same youthful, powerful passion as it used to, when she performed the haunting and vigorously building “Rhiannon,” Nicks maintains an impressive vocal range. Rigid and raspy, yet romantic and harmonizing, her voice now demonstrates a mature control.

These refined vocals were highlighted on Nicks’s “Landslide,” which she wrote while feeling doubt and uncertainty after the failure of Buckingham Nicks (1973). Eliciting strong emotional responses from her various audiences, Nicks has deemed “Landslide” her “dedication song.” During her performance at the Verizon Center, Nicks chose to dedicate the piece to a fan named Michael and his cause to aid veterans.

“I want to take this moment to tell you all to donate some money to the Wounded Warriors Foundation,” Nicks said. “This is Washington, D.C., so help those guys out and send some money in. Michael, thank you for being here tonight. This is ‘Landslide.’”

Fans sang along to the relatable, vulnerable lyrics as Nicks stood in front of a sparkling light show. Throughout the night, the screen behind the band served to complement their music with mood-matching colors and visuals like an animated romance during “Gypsy.”

Nicks, famous for generating an image as a dreamy witch and a rocking frontwoman, displayed a bit of her famous enchanting presence during “Gold Dust Woman.” Emerging in a gold, glittering shawl, Nicks shook, twirled and danced across the stage during Buckingham’s guitar solo. Constrained only by her age, Nicks delivered an unparalleled stage presence.

Nicks also shared a personal story before performing “Gypsy,” taking the audience back to the ‘70s. Before gaining any recognition with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks described the powerful feelings she felt entering a downtown San Francisco store known as the Velvet Underground — which she refers to in the song’s lyric: “So I’m back to the velvet underground.”

According to Nicks, all the famous women singers and musicians bought their clothes at this store. Standing on the heavy hardwood floor, she felt like one day she would be able to afford the beautiful clothes. Using this story as an example, Nicks then encouraged the audience to follow that same feeling and devote their lives to their passion.

“Live it,” Nicks said. “Be it.”

In today’s fashion and culture, the iconic Stevie Nicks image has found new life. After her performance of “Seven Wonders,” a once lesser-known song from Tango in the Night (1987), Nicks mentioned her thanks to FX series American Horror Story: Coven for reviving the track. Nicks performed “Seven Wonders” on the show’s season finale, causing the song to reach No. 18 on Billboard’s “Digital Rock Songs” chart.

Nicks herself is already an eight-time Grammy Award nominee for her solo career, which she maintained while still a dedicated member of Fleetwood Mac. A prolific songwriter, she recently revisited her earliest 1969 writings in her newest album, 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault.

In an equally passionate performance that evening, Lindsey Buckingham maintained extremely high energy levels while performing complex guitar solos. Jumping and striding across the Verizon Center stage while also nailing riffs, Buckingham seems perhaps more vigorous than before. He even ended songs with the hard stamp of his foot.

Throughout the performance, Buckingham took time to talk to the audience. There were some moments of deep reflection on the group, and his drive to share seemed to be authentic.

The band chose to end the night with a strong performance of Buckingham’s “Go Your Own Way.” Fleetwood Mac left the audience to deal with the aftermath of such fast paced, ardent energy. But, like always, the five members gravitated back to the stage, giving the audience a two-song encore.

In an astounding return to the stage, Fleetwood Mac perfectly recaptured its classic sound and image. Fleetwood Mac will be heading to Canada for its next few performances and recently announced a second leg of its tour, which has added at least 28 shows and will start on Jan. 16, 2015 in St. Paul, Minn.

[michelej1]

The Washington Post Express

http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/%3Fp%3D74477


Fleetwood Mac welcomed Christine McVie back to Verizon Center on Halloween. The band will return to the venue in January.

By Rudi Greenberg November 6 at 5:30 am

There were few tricks during Fleetwood Mac’s Halloween show at Verizon Center, but there were plenty of treats. Chief among them was the return of singer-keyboardist Christine McVie, above, who’s back with the Mac after a 16-year hiatus, reuniting the classic “Rumors”-era lineup.

Also a treat: Stevie Nicks briefly donning a witch’s hat. But really, would you expect anything less from her on Halloween?

Over 24 songs, the British-American band sounded tight and powerful (particularly during “Tusk”) and genuinely seemed to be enjoying this pseudo-reunion. McVie was met with raucous applause throughout the night and sang lead on songs like “You Make Loving Fun” and “Over My Head.” She closed the show with a somber yet triumphant solo take on “Songbird.”

A few days after the show, the band revealed it had one more treat for D.C. fans: Fleetwood Mac will return to Verizon Center on Jan. 30. Tickets, which sold out quickly last time, are available Monday at 10 a.m. ($49.50-$175.50).

[NeverHaveIBeen]

This was a great show, but I have a question: did anyone else notice that Lindsey seemed unusually disconnected from Stevie on this night? I saw them last year twice (spring and summer), and there was a lot more interaction between them. This time Lindsey seemed to ignore her completely. Is something going on?

[jbrownsjr]

This was a great show, but I have a question: did anyone else notice that Lindsey seemed unusually disconnected from Stevie on this night? I saw them last year twice (spring and summer), and there was a lot more interaction between them. This time Lindsey seemed to ignore her completely. Is something going on?

I've heard this from a few people. I wish they'd get along enough to make some new music.

[BLY]

It's not the Buckingham Nicks show anymore with Christine back in the fold.