Cancelled shows due to illness

[dontlookdown]

Anyone know who's sick?

Edmonton and Calgary shows have been cancelled.

[ali101]

Anyone know who's sick?

Edmonton and Calgary shows have been cancelled.

Also Alberta

“Fleetwood Mac has been forced to postpone a pair of planned Alberta concerts, a spokesperson said Saturday.


The group cancelled Saturday’s show at Rogers Place in Edmonton and Monday’s performance at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome due to a band member falling ill.

Those with tickets still hoping to see the legendary rock group will have a chance to do so in a few months, as dates have been rescheduled for spring 2019, Live Nation said.

Ticketholders can retain their tickets and see Fleetwood Mac perform in Edmonton on April 13, 2019, and in Calgary on April 15, 2019.”

https://www.saultstar.com/entertainment/local-arts/theyll-be-coming-back-again-fleetwood-mac-postpones-alberta-shows/wcm/7c245686-e337-44c7-97ce-8683a80b276b

Edmonton only two hours before show.

“There are a lot of concerned and disappointed Baby Boomers in Edmonton tonight: With just hours to go before they were to hit the stage at Rogers Place, Fleetwood Mac has canceled both of its Alberta shows, including Monday, Nov. 12 in Calgary. “Due to a band member illness,” the press release reads.

No word on who it is, and no further details were immediately available. They’d already done their soundcheck when the decision was made.

New dates have already been rescheduled: Saturday, April 13 in Edmonton, and Monday, April 15 in Calgary. Get well soon, whoever is sick! Fans were jonesing for this new Fleetwood Mac, featuring two ringers – Neil Finn from Crowded House, and Mike Campbell from Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers – effectively taking the place of Lindsey Buckingham.

Tickets will still be good for the new dates.”
http://www.gigcity.ca/2018/11/10/fleetwood-mac-cancels-edmonton-concert-due-to-illness/


The legendary band Fleetwood Mac has cancelled their show in Edmonton less than two hours before they were set to hit the stage at Rogers Place.
The cancellation is said to be due to a band member’s illness, with Monday’s show in Calgary also being cut.
Ticketholders are asked to retain their tickets for the new date that is scheduled for April 13, 2019 in Edmonton.
The "An Evening with Fleetwood Mac" tour kicked off last month, and marked the first stop in Edmonton by the band since 2014.

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/no-little-lies-fleetwood-mac-cancels-rogers-place-show-1.4172062

[David]

Decision to cancel after the soundcheck. Sounds like the flu.

[SteveMacD]

It’s Stevie. She sounded like she had a cold whenever she talked in Columbus.

[StreetAngel86]

old people are supposed to get their flu shots
they are a highly susceptible age range

[kak125]

It’s Stevie. She sounded like she had a cold whenever she talked in Columbus.

You are so right. Ugh. From Neil Finn’s instagram

So sorry we couldnt play for you tonight Edmonton but we had to protect that wondrous force of nature that is Stevies voice. We’ll be back in April better than ever . Love you xo

[ryan4136]

It’s hard carrying the load. If only there was someone else who could’ve shouldered the burden.

[SteveMacD]

It’s hard carrying the load. If only there was someone else who could’ve shouldered the burden.

Huh? She’s still singing lead on seven songs. I’m sure Neil could manage DDIO and Christine All Over Again by themselves.

[Moz]

^ Edmonton and Calgary are in Alberta. ;)

My cousin and some of her family members/friends were supposed to go to the Edmonton show. I feel awful for her, and for the people from Saskatchewan who possibly traveled up to 8 or 9 hours to attend this set of concerts, since FM skipped SK this tour. :distress:

[MikeInNV]

Huh? She’s still singing lead on seven songs. I’m sure Neil could manage DDIO and Christine All Over Again by themselves.

I think the post was intended as a comment on Lindsey's absence. You know, because every thread has to be about that. And because Lindsey has the power to stop viruses.

[bwboy]

I think the post was intended as a comment on Lindsey's absence. You know, because every thread has to be about that. And because Lindsey has the power to stop viruses.

:]:laugh::nod:

[gldstwmn]

I think the post was intended as a comment on Lindsey's absence. You know, because every thread has to be about that. And because Lindsey has the power to stop viruses.

Because he's Jesus. Jesus H. Lindsey Buckingham.

[Feather Blade]

Such a shame for the fans who took time off work, got baby sitters, booked hotels, traveled etc. Hopefully Stevie is better soon as well. Especially if it is the flu. That can easily turn serious in older people.

[bombaysaffires]

You are so right. Ugh. From Neil Finn’s instagram

So sorry we couldnt play for you tonight Edmonton but we had to protect that wondrous force of nature that is Stevies voice. We’ll be back in April better than ever . Love you xo

interesting that the official band statement had no intention of saying who was the ill "band member"...

they'll smack Neil for that one, teach him a lesson about breaking royal protocol. :eek:

[kak125]

Mike Campbell also said about Stevie being sick in his instagram video. I love his bathroom jams. Good stuff!

[ali101]

interesting that the official band statement had no intention of saying who was the ill "band member"...

they'll smack Neil for that one, teach him a lesson about breaking royal protocol. :eek:

Yep he’s desperately scrubbing the handprint off his backside at this very second and the tweet has disappeared like “a ghost through the fog”
Hope he’s learnt his lesson! :laugh:

[SteveMacD]

It was Instagram, and it’s still there.

[BombaySapphire3]

Fleetwood Mac have been cancelling shows due to Stevie's health since the 1970s .I predict that she will outlive the rest of the Rumours five though and probably handily.:laugh:

[bombaysaffires]

Fleetwood Mac have been cancelling shows due to Stevie's health since the 1970s .I predict that she will outlive the rest of the Rumours five though and probably handily.:laugh:

true.

Didn't she vow at the start of this whole new lineup that she was gonna "stop complaining" ? Bet she's fallen back on that after the first few shows. :shrug:

[SteveMacD]

Didn't she vow at the start of this whole new lineup that she was gonna "stop complaining" ? Bet she's fallen back on that after the first few shows. :shrug:

Why do you think that? The tour has been going well.

[SteveMacD]

Fleetwood Mac have been cancelling shows due to Stevie's health since the 1970s .I predict that she will outlive the rest of the Rumours five though and probably handily.:laugh:

Lindsey had to cancel a show in Vancouver on The Dance tour.

[BombaySapphire3]

Lindsey had to cancel a show in Vancouver on The Dance tour.

I remember when I drove up to El Lay from San Diego in 1982 only to find out the Forum show had been postponed due to Stevie's walking pneumonia .I went back later in the month for the shows that were taped.

[Buster]

I remember being devastated when we got to Oakland Coliseum for Mirage show and it was postponed. I was 13 and it first FM show, seemed like forever before we saw the rescheduled show (I think a few weeks later). I heard a long time later that is wasn’t illness but was the day Robin died. Not sure if that’s true though.

[wheart]

I remember being devastated when we got to Oakland Coliseum for Mirage show and it was postponed. I was 13 and it first FM show, seemed like forever before we saw the rescheduled show (I think a few weeks later). I heard a long time later that is wasn’t illness but was the day Robin died. Not sure if that’s true though.

I heard the same thing. I know she passed during the Mirage tour...I think it was October 12. The date sticks with me because it's my birthday.

[JohnL]

Why do you think that? The tour has been going well.

I think we all know the answer to that. God forbid Stevie get sick and want to rest her voice or get over a cold or flu. It is blasphemy. She must be destroyed. So many haters on this board due to the ongoing success of this new flavor of the band. I saw them live...they are awesome. I didn't hear a single person in the crowd even mention the L word. I hope they record some new music and have ONE MAJOR HIT just to piss off all the naysayers.

[FuzzyPlum]

I think we all know the answer to that. God forbid Stevie get sick and want to rest her voice or get over a cold or flu. It is blasphemy. She must be destroyed. So many haters on this board due to the ongoing success of this new flavor of the band. I saw them live...they are awesome. I didn't hear a single person in the crowd even mention the L word. I hope they record some new music and have ONE MAJOR HIT just to piss off all the naysayers.


Doh!
It took me a little while to work out what the L word was. I kept thinking there was some sort of lesbian thing involved.

[JohnL]

Doh!
It took me a little while to work out what the L word was. I kept thinking there was some sort of lesbian thing involved.

LOL...I was trying to be as nice as possible despite others who have just thrown civility and kindness to the wind. I really did not hear a single person around me mention him. I was sitting in a section which was the first section off the floor and no one was talking about it around me. About 1/3 of the way through the show we got to move to the front row (thanks to my sister and her daughter in law's father) and everyone was having such a great time. No mention of Lindsey at all. I was standing right in front of Michael Campbell and he was very playful with the crowd as was Neil Finn. Stevie was all smiles. Christine looked very happy. Mick was his usual self. John remained in the background. They all seemed like they were enjoying each other and having fun...and it didn't seem to be an act. It was refreshing.

[secondhandchain]

I think we all know the answer to that. God forbid Stevie get sick and want to rest her voice or get over a cold or flu. It is blasphemy. She must be destroyed. So many haters on this board due to the ongoing success of this new flavor of the band. I saw them live...they are awesome. I didn't hear a single person in the crowd even mention the L word. I hope they record some new music and have ONE MAJOR HIT just to piss off all the naysayers.

The chance of them having a hit are about as high as the chances of Stevie ever belting out a song again with more then a 3 note range.

[bwboy]

The chance of them having a hit are about as high as the chances of Stevie ever belting out a song again with more then a 3 note range.

Ok, so I read this post, and my first instinct is to say the same thing about Lindsey. I mean, he's never going to have a hit single again, either. And his voice has lost power, too. None of them are ever going to be in their prime again. So why make fun of FM when everything you say about them is true for Lindsey, too? It seems hypocritical to make fun of FM when the exact same comments applies to him, too.

[FuzzyPlum]

Ok, so I read this post, and my first instinct is to say the same thing about Lindsey. I mean, he's never going to have a hit single again, either. And his voice has lost power, too. None of them are ever going to be in their prime again. So why make fun of FM when everything you say about them is true for Lindsey, too? It seems hypocritical to make fun of FM when the exact same comments applies to him, too.

It's not really making fun though... it's just being realistic and honest. Fleetwood Mac will never have another hit. Lindsey will never have another hit. Fleetwood Mac with Lindsey would never have had another hit. Stevie will never have another hit. Truth. That's not making fun.

[bwboy]

It's not really making fun though... it's just being realistic and honest. Fleetwood Mac will never have another hit. Lindsey will never have another hit. Fleetwood Mac with Lindsey would never have had another hit. Stevie will never have another hit. Truth. That's not making fun.

I absolutely get that NONE of them will ever have another hit again... together or separate. That's just the nature of radio today. But secondhandchain said that only about FM, and my point was that was true of Lindsey too, unfortunately.

[FuzzyPlum]

I absolutely get that NONE of them will ever have another hit again... together or separate. That's just the nature of radio today. But secondhandchain said that only about FM, and my point was that was true of Lindsey too, unfortunately.

I feel like I'm in the twilight zone.
secondhandchain only referenced Fleetwood Mac as never again getting a hit as JohnL was specifically talking about Fleetwood Mac. Led Zeppelin will never again get a big hit. AC/DC will never again get a big hit. The Who will never again get a big hit. Duran Duran will never again get a big hit. Toni Basil will never again get a big hit. MC Hammer will never again get a big hit. Jimi Hendrix will never again get a big hit. Lindsey Buckingham will never again get a big hit. But the topic of discussion is Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac will never again get a big hit.

[bombaysaffires]

I think we all know the answer to that. God forbid Stevie get sick and want to rest her voice or get over a cold or flu. It is blasphemy. She must be destroyed. So many haters on this board due to the ongoing success of this new flavor of the band. I saw them live...they are awesome. I didn't hear a single person in the crowd even mention the L word. I hope they record some new music and have ONE MAJOR HIT just to piss off all the naysayers.

thanks for the psychoanalysis, Dr. Freud, but I hate to tell you you are talking out your dark orifice.

It was a reference to what Stevie said in the CBS interview and a reference as well back to the early tours with FM in the 70s.. interviewers would comment that when they interviewed Stevie it was like listening to an old woman as she would rattle off all her ailments to them, and how odd it was to hear a 30 year old woman listing off her physical aches and pains and illnesses .... she does it on every tour. (She also complains about the band on every FM tour...even in the 70s). It was a sarcastic reference with a throwback for a couple of oldies who knew what I meant and got the joke. It wasn't a reference for you or any other stans to wig out about. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. See if you can figure out that reference.

[BlanketMan]

Yep he’s desperately scrubbing the handprint off his backside at this very second and the tweet has disappeared like “a ghost through the fog”
Hope he’s learnt his lesson! :laugh:

Neil Finn cares not for "band drama."

[David]

Neil Finn cares not for "band drama."
Then I think the bloke joined the wrong band.

[jbrownsjr]

Then I think the bloke joined the wrong band.

He should have joined Rush. They don't fight. And they need a drummer. He could recruit Mick.

[secondhandchain]

Ok, so I read this post, and my first instinct is to say the same thing about Lindsey. I mean, he's never going to have a hit single again, either. And his voice has lost power, too. None of them are ever going to be in their prime again. So why make fun of FM when everything you say about them is true for Lindsey, too? It seems hypocritical to make fun of FM when the exact same comments applies to him, too.

DUH obviously none of them will.

[bombaysaffires]

Then I think the bloke joined the wrong band.

:laugh: :nod: :rolleyes: