2017 tour

[Wdm6789]

I have read that Mick and Christine have both confirmed this, Stevie's solo tour just added more dates for spring of 2017, are all five going to ready for fall of 2017? I really hope they do this tour and it is their farewell tour, it would just be too fitting, and they're all getting old.

[StillOfTheNight]

I'd rather them wait until early 2018 at least, it seems like it'd be a huge rush trying to get Stevie back in and rehearsing after her solo tour. I'd hate to see her depleted and barely there during the FM Tour, she makes it very obvious she's happier doing her own thing.

[elle]

I have read that Mick and Christine have both confirmed this, Stevie's solo tour just added more dates for spring of 2017, are all five going to ready for fall of 2017? I really hope they do this tour and it is their farewell tour, it would just be too fitting, and they're all getting old.

2017 tour will be 2 separate tours - FM 4 tour and SN solo tour.

FM 5 tour will start in 2018, according to Stevie's recent interview.

[FuzzyPlum]

2017 tour will be 2 separate tours - FM 4 tour and SN solo tour.

FM 5 tour will start in 2018, according to Stevie's recent interview.

I was under the impression they'd 'signed on the dotted line' for a tour with all 5 to start in late 2017.

[MikeVielhaber]

I was under the impression they'd 'signed on the dotted line' for a tour with all 5 to start in late 2017.

I don't think that's the case. There is no consensus on a timeframe for a tour judging by the different interviews. It seems more like it's just an assumption that it will happen.

[SisterNightroad]

2017 tour will be 2 separate tours - FM 4 tour and SN solo tour.

FM 5 tour will start in 2018, according to Stevie's recent interview.

I was under the impression they'd 'signed on the dotted line' for a tour with all 5 to start in late 2017.
Those are all just assumptions both from us and the band.

[FuzzyPlum]

I don't think that's the case. There is no consensus on a timeframe for a tour judging by the different interviews. It seems more like it's just an assumption that it will happen.


I'm pretty sure Christine said in an interview the tour was definitely due to start late next year- and she's the one that said it was 'signed on the dotted line'. Mick has also said October 2017 in an interview (and went on to say 'we'll need to work on young Stevie, we'd like it to be earlier than that')

[Macfanforever]

I'm all confused and more likely not believe in print and internet news sites unless its a video or audio proof of them saying whats going on.Too many BS fake news sites around to add to it.

[FuzzyPlum]

I'm all confused and more likely not believe in print and internet news sites unless its a video or audio proof of them saying whats going on.Too many BS fake news sites around to add to it.

Chris said on this radio interview the tour would start next year.
http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=56396

[elle]

I was under the impression they'd 'signed on the dotted line' for a tour with all 5 to start in late 2017.
apparently that has been pushed from the end of 2017 to 2018.

hard to tell, but it's almost like an unwritten rule with this band that their tours always start 3-6 months later than what they first say. as an example, on Dec 30th 2013 at Las Vegas show, Lindsey told bunch of fans from the stage "we are touring next summer" - Pattie has it on video. and yet, that tour started in the fall of 2014. they didn't tour in summer of 2014.

[crystalline_]

Pretenders just announced a solo tour of their own starting in Sept 2017, so there's no way the 24KG tour can be extended (to Europe or wherever) then unless Stevie dropped them, which I doubt she would:shrug:

[TsnFan4Ever]

If Stevie's solo tour ends in April, that gives her a few months to rest, maybe record a few tracks with FM and then go into rehearsals with FM before their next tour.

[Wdm6789]

I just think Fleetwood Mac needs a proper farewell. 2017 would be the most fitting time to do it and to have all five together is very special. Stevie also said in an interview with huffington post in October that they would definitely be doing another Fleetwood Mac tour after her solo tour.

[AlexD]

I just think Fleetwood Mac needs a proper farewell. 2017 would be the most fitting time to do it and to have all five together is very special. Stevie also said in an interview with huffington post in October that they would definitely be doing another Fleetwood Mac tour after her solo tour.

Huffington Post is also fake news though. Nothing would make me happier than seeing this band release the album without Stevie and then follow it up with a 4 person tour without her. After that they can do a 5 person farewell world tour.

[jbrownsjr]

Huffington Post is also fake news though. Nothing would make me happier than seeing this band release the album without Stevie and then follow it up with a 4 person tour without her. After that they can do a 5 person farewell world tour.

That would be amazing. They are so capable.

[AlexD]

That would be amazing. They are so capable.

They really are. Lindsey is always talking about things like "experimenting" to grow as an artist so I know he would be in to doing it. The only one I have doubts about is Mick

[elle]

Nothing would make me happier than seeing this band release the album without Stevie and then follow it up with a 4 person tour without her. After that they can do a 5 person farewell world tour.

Yup. And its what Christine said they will do in that interview few months ago. So many other bands do similar stuff, no reason FM shouldn't!

[FuzzyPlum]

So let's suppose they really do go out as a four. Assuming they start a major world tour with Stevie included in late 2017 or early 2018, when could we expect the four to go out and do shows?
I guess there's need to be a sufficient break between their gigs and the full shows with Stevie. Would it be realistic to hope for them to go out in April through to June? (I know I'm just plucking dates out of the air really). How many shows? where? I really, really hope they travel across the pond. Afterall, three quarters of the band will be British :thumbsup:
http://bestanimations.com/Flags/Europe/Western/UK/small-uk-flag-gif.gif

[elle]

So let's suppose they really do go out as a four. Assuming they start a major world tour with Stevie included in late 2017 or early 2018, when could we expect the four to go out and do shows?
I guess there's need to be a sufficient break between their gigs and the full shows with Stevie. Would it be realistic to hope for them to go out in April through to June? (I know I'm just plucking dates out of the air really). How many shows? where? I really, really hope they travel across the pond. Afterall, three quarters of the band will be

i think so, as long as they decide to self-release the album. if they start negotiating with the labels, that will waste tons of time. but if they self release they should be able to easily do it in the spring, and start the tour at the same time. they can tour through spring/summer/fall even.

[Macfanforever]

I think Stevie probably to be too gassed out."Tired" by next fall to do anything with FM.If her current tour and now announced outing with Tom Petty adds more dates into next summer.She will be fried.She's no spring chicken.LOL...The FM bus could leave without her next fall and do a 4some tour in late 2017 and in 2018 they all can tour.

[nicepace]

I think a foursome tour would be much more interesting than a tour with all five.

They'd play deep cuts, and new songs.

They'd be a real band, just the four of them, not a stage extravaganza with all those extra singers and musicians. (Well, maybe they'd have one extra guitar on a few songs.)

We fans of Christine and/or Lindsey would get more songs by our favorite(s).

The rest of us won't have to put up with annoying Stevie fans because they won't go to this show.

We'd get better seats in a more intimate venue for less money.

[HomerMcvie]

They'd be a real band, just the four of them, not a stage extravaganza with all those extra singers and musicians. (Well, maybe they'd have one extra guitar on a few songs.)



The rest of us won't have to put up with annoying Stevie fans because they won't go to this show.


Unfortunately, I think they'd need at least someone else singing harmonies. Lindsey seems to have less voice every tour. Poor guy...



THANK YOU!:angel::angel::angel:

Imma thinking it may be time for a new signature.;)

[olive]

Unfortunately, I think they'd need at least someone else singing harmonies. Lindsey seems to have less voice every tour. Poor guy...



THANK YOU!:angel::angel::angel:

Imma thinking it may be time for a new signature.;)

it would keep me from going , but to p!$$ her off they should hire her "good friend " sheryl crow , and let her sing landslide so little Sara Lily Rhiannon can get a good cry in

[elle]

I think a foursome tour would be much more interesting than a tour with all five.

They'd play deep cuts, and new songs.

They'd be a real band, just the four of them, not a stage extravaganza with all those extra singers and musicians. (Well, maybe they'd have one extra guitar on a few songs.)

We fans of Christine and/or Lindsey would get more songs by our favorite(s).

The rest of us won't have to put up with annoying Stevie fans because they won't go to this show.

We'd get better seats in a more intimate venue for less money.

agree with all of this, perfectly summed up all the positive aspects of the FM 4 tour! :thumbsup: :]

although frankly, i think they'd probably do just 6 new songs, and maybe just one deep cut per songwriter. definitely much more space in that setlist when it has to be only divided between 2 songwriters!

curious whether it would be just the 4 of them, or Brett and Neale and Steve Rinkov would still be there. Lindsey's SWS tour had Neale, Brett and Walfredo Reyes on drums, and then his OMS tour was just Lindsey on his own. but yeah, definitely no extra backup singers!

it would keep me from going , but to p!$$ her off they should hire her "good friend " sheryl crow , and let her sing landslide so little Sara Lily Rhiannon can get a good cry in
nah see above - no space for Stevie songs!

[Macfanforever]

I think a foursome tour would be much more interesting than a tour with all five.

They'd play deep cuts, and new songs.

They'd be a real band, just the four of them, not a stage extravaganza with all those extra singers and musicians. (Well, maybe they'd have one extra guitar on a few songs.)

We fans of Christine and/or Lindsey would get more songs by our favorite(s).

The rest of us won't have to put up with annoying Stevie fans because they won't go to this show.

We'd get better seats in a more intimate venue for less money.

I was just busting balls earlier.I will go.I made it to one Time concert years ago..

[HomerMcvie]

I was just busting balls earlier.I will go.I made it to one Time concert years ago..

Me too, on both counts.

And I could hear girls all around us bitching non-stop,:lol: because Stevie wasn't in the band. It was a good show! Bekka is probably the best singer FM ever had!

[olive]

nah see above - no space for Stevie songs!

Poor Sara Lily Rhiannon

[Macfanforever]

Me too, on both counts.

And I could hear girls all around us bitching non-stop,:lol: because Stevie wasn't in the band. It was a good show! Bekka is probably the best singer FM ever had!

Bekka was great with FM.She gave them alittle country flair to them.

[iamnotafraid]

Bekka was sexy that's for sure.

My preference is still just the four. It doesn't
really have to be a anti Stevie thing, I just think
it could possibly be a much better album and tour
without her.

[SteveMacD]

Bekka was great with FM.She gave them alittle country flair to them.
She and Billy had an amazing chemistry. I think Dave Mason was overkill, although Billy wasn't in the band when they added Dave. He probably would have been gone if it continued with Bekka and Billy.

[SteveMacD]

Bekka was sexy that's for sure.

My preference is still just the four. It doesn't
really have to be a anti Stevie thing, I just think
it could possibly be a much better album and tour
without her.
It made sense with Billy and Dave, but I think Bekka would be out of place with Lindsey and Christine.

[Macfanforever]

She and Billy had an amazing chemistry. I think Dave Mason was overkill, although Billy wasn't in the band when they added Dave. He probably would have been gone if it continued with Bekka and Billy.

Yea .I agree I love their country tunes.I was shocked to see Dave Mason with FM.I do enjoy his solo and his work with Traffic .

[Macfanforever]

They could call in Bekka and Billy as guests on the upcoming tour.I would not mind that.

[SteveMacD]

They could call in Bekka and Billy as guests on the upcoming tour.I would not mind that.
I'd rather see Billy and Rick do a Peter Green-era tribute set. I'm

[iamnotafraid]

It made sense with Billy and Dave, but I think Bekka would be out of place with Lindsey and Christine.

I didn't mean that I wanted Bekka to
join them now.

[HomerMcvie]

Bekka was great with FM.She gave them alittle country flair to them.

It should have been the next chapter in the FM saga, but wasn't really given a proper chance.

She is STILL an amazing singer, and still f*cking gorgeous!!!

I've spoken with her in Nashville a couple of times, and she's funny and (seems) down to Earth. My friend is a producer, though, and says she's an egomaniac. I guess when you're that talented, you know it!

[SteveMacD]

It should have been the next chapter in the FM saga, but wasn't really given a proper chance.

She is STILL an amazing singer, and still f*cking gorgeous!!!

I've spoken with her in Nashville a couple of times, and she's funny and (seems) down to Earth. My friend is a producer, though, and says she's an egomaniac. I guess when you're that talented, you know it!
I don't know your producer friend, but I've seen it work both ways. The artist knows what he/she wants, the producer has his/her idea of how it should sound, and they can't seem to get on the same page. I've had it happen to me more than once with different producers. One time I was laying down guitar and bass tracks, and I wanted a Chris Squire-heavy treble bass guitar sound, and I could hear the producer warming up the sound in the mix. I had to tell him a few times not to do that. He didn't have a frame of reference for what I was trying to do, and was more concerned about getting the right levels.

[HomerMcvie]

I don't know your producer friend, but I've seen it work both ways. The artist knows what he/she wants, the producer has his/her idea of how it should sound, and they can't seem to get on the same page. I've had it happen to me more than once with different producers. One time I was laying down guitar and bass tracks, and I wanted a Chris Squire-heavy treble bass guitar sound, and I could hear the producer warming up the sound in the mix. I had to tell him a few times not to do that. He didn't have a frame of reference for what I was trying to do, and was more concerned about getting the right levels.

He has dealt with both her, and her Mother, Bonnie(Delaney and Bonnie[Bramlett] - that toured and recorded with Eric Clapton, for you kids), and says that they're BOTH divas. Nice enough, but both attention whores.

I know I probably told you in other forums, but Bekka went up with Dave Mason(opening for Journey this past summer), and did a few songs. She has ALWAYS amazed me. Such a gifted vocalist. A natural.

[Macfanforever]

Too bad I missed the free Dave Mason concert last summer on the town green in the neighboring town.

Will FM ever do a free concert anywhere like the town green or at the casino freebee shows
.Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.HELL NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.............GREEDYMAC.

[Murrow]

He has dealt with both her, and her Mother, Bonnie(Delaney and Bonnie[Bramlett] - that toured and recorded with Eric Clapton, for you kids), and says that they're BOTH divas. Nice enough, but both attention whores.

I know I probably told you in other forums, but Bekka went up with Dave Mason(opening for Journey this past summer), and did a few songs. She has ALWAYS amazed me. Such a gifted vocalist. A natural.

That's amazing in itself cos apparently they really didn't get on when they were in the band together. I guess time heals.

[HomerMcvie]

That's amazing in itself cos apparently they really didn't get on when they were in the band together. I guess time heals.

I thought it was just Christine that didn't like Dave? Are you certain?

[FuzzyPlum]

That's amazing in itself cos apparently they really didn't get on when they were in the band together. I guess time heals.

Yes, hated each other back then. Not sure what changed...

Mick:
'I should have known my vision for this endeavour was flawed when it became clear that Dave Mason and Bekka Bramlett did not get along whatsoever. I though they would, as Dave had worked a great deal with her parents, Delaney and Bonnie. Bekka had known Dave since she was a kid and I imagined there would be a real chemistry between them, because he had been around their house, probably singing songs with her parents as she looked on, like some big, happy musical family. Apparantly not. That tour was heavy on free flowing substances of all kinds, which didnt help matters, but still, there was a real bas blood between them. I was a wreck and drinking and carrying on, but as the tour wore on I found myself having to play mediator for them almost every day. I completely misread what I thought would be a quaint and historically perfect collaboration. Bekka had no time for any kind of connective, band-family stuff on the road at all, and like her mum she did not mince her words. Believe me, you don't want to have Bekka or Bonnie Bramlett unload on you, but that is what started happening to Mason regularly'

[HomerMcvie]

Yes, hated each other back then. Not sure what changed...

Mick:
'I should have known my vision for this endeavour was flawed when it became clear that Dave Mason and Bekka Bramlett did not get along whatsoever. I though they would, as Dave had worked a great deal with her parents, Delaney and Bonnie. Bekka had known Dave since she was a kid and I imagined there would be a real chemistry between them, because he had been around their house, probably singing songs with her parents as she looked on, like some big, happy musical family. Apparantly not. That tour was heavy on free flowing substances of all kinds, which didnt help matters, but still, there was a real bas blood between them. I was a wreck and drinking and carrying on, but as the tour wore on I found myself having to play mediator for them almost every day. I completely misread what I thought would be a quaint and historically perfect collaboration. Bekka had no time for any kind of connective, band-family stuff on the road at all, and like her mum she did not mince her words. Believe me, you don't want to have Bekka or Bonnie Bramlett unload on you, but that is what started happening to Mason regularly'

Wow, thank you. I'd never seen that. So it truly WAS amazing that she sang with him in Nashville this summer!

[nicepace]

How about having Rick Vito sit in as a backup guitarist / backing vocalist? He's played with Mick recently in Mick's blues band. I don't think there is any bad blood with him and other members of the band, but correct me if I'm wrong about that. (I have no clue about who gets along with whom in this band. I basically just like the music.)

[SteveMacD]

How about having Rick Vito sit in as a backup guitarist / backing vocalist? He's played with Mick recently in Mick's blues band. I don't think there is any bad blood with him and other members of the band, but correct me if I'm wrong about that. (I have no clue about who gets along with whom in this band. I basically just like the music.)

I think it would be better for everyone if Rick and Billy had their own thing separate from the other four to be the opening act. I don't think there's bad blood between Rick and any of the others, but I think there's a comfort Lindsey has with Neale.

[AnthonyMI]

Huffington Post is also fake news though. Nothing would make me happier than seeing this band release the album without Stevie and then follow it up with a 4 person tour without her. After that they can do a 5 person farewell world tour.

Here Here. Fake news indeed. HP is a step below National Enquirer in journalistic integrity. Anyone with a keyboard can write a story and get it "published" now.

[Macfanforever]

Here Here. Fake news indeed. HP is a step below National Enquirer in journalistic integrity. Anyone with a keyboard can write a story and get it "published" now.

I agree .They are all full of crap, No offense for the true journalist that do their work.Its not like 30 years ago when journalists does all the foot work on the beat actually face to face interviewing people.Not like today they sit at their laptop in Starbucks and look on the internet including this forum for stories they can make up.Zero research to get the real scoop. They other problem I have is all the adverts in the magazines and they are a rip off at the news stands.Remember the inflated priced FM special magazine that was out awhile back.TV media is just as bad.

[SteveMacD]

Yes, hated each other back then. Not sure what changed...

Mick:
'I should have known my vision for this endeavour was flawed when it became clear that Dave Mason and Bekka Bramlett did not get along whatsoever. I though they would, as Dave had worked a great deal with her parents, Delaney and Bonnie. Bekka had known Dave since she was a kid and I imagined there would be a real chemistry between them, because he had been around their house, probably singing songs with her parents as she looked on, like some big, happy musical family. Apparantly not. That tour was heavy on free flowing substances of all kinds, which didnt help matters, but still, there was a real bas blood between them. I was a wreck and drinking and carrying on, but as the tour wore on I found myself having to play mediator for them almost every day. I completely misread what I thought would be a quaint and historically perfect collaboration. Bekka had no time for any kind of connective, band-family stuff on the road at all, and like her mum she did not mince her words. Believe me, you don't want to have Bekka or Bonnie Bramlett unload on you, but that is what started happening to Mason regularly'
Furthermore, Richard Dashut said that Dave was the main factor in him pulling out of the "Time" album.

[SteveMacD]

Wow, thank you. I'd never seen that. So it truly WAS amazing that she sang with him in Nashville this summer!
I think Dave got sober over the years.

[HomerMcvie]

I think Dave got sober over the years.

Is that what it was? Didn't you used to run a board for him?

I was just never into him. Not that crazy about the songs, his voice, his look, etc...

The only reason I saw him is that he was opening for Journey(SHH, don't tell anyone...I know it's not cool to like them! SHH!!!!). But then Bekka posted that she was singing with him, so I made sure not to miss him.

[FuzzyPlum]

Wow, thank you. I'd never seen that. So it truly WAS amazing that she sang with him in Nashville this summer!

This was pretty much all Mick wrote about the 'Time' period in his second book which is such a shame. I really wanted to hear more about that period. With the 'free flowing substances' and constant arguing it sounds like there would be plenty of interesting stories. Perhaps Mick was too wasted to remember much. Most likely he feels not enough people want to read about that band.

[HomerMcvie]

This was pretty much all Mick wrote about the 'Time' period in his second book which is such a shame. I really wanted to hear more about that period. With the 'free flowing substances' and constant arguing it sounds like there would be plenty of interesting stories. Perhaps Mick was too wasted to remember much. Most likely he feels not enough people want to read about that band.

Ha, I just bought that book a couple months ago, and still haven't started it!:lol:

If they didn't want to read about Time, I'll bet the Bob Welch years weren't more than a paragraph. :mad:

[SteveMacD]

Is that what it was? Didn't you used to run a board for him?
I ran a website, and I got a lot of messages from fans. The general consensus was he was still into drugs back then.