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10-28-2009 10:00 AM |
Mark Hendy
Business and pleasure in any order
Fleetwood Mac
by Mark on October 28, 2009
Last night I went to the MEN arena in Manchester to watch rock legends Fleetwood Mac. I’d never been into central Manchester before but the drive in and parking was pretty stress free. As ever, I’d arrived early so wandered around The Printworks looking for something to eat. I tried Wagamama’s first, then Tampopo and finally Pizza Express but there were ques for the tables at all of them so after trying and failing to get a beer due to there being no staff on in the bar I picked I strolled back to the Arena. The ticket was sent to me by email so I’d just printed it and carried it to the door where it was very quickly scanned and I was in the arena before I knew I’d arrived. After quick beer and a hotdog I made my way to my seat and waited for the show to begin.
The first couple of songs were a little rough at the edges, but the magic soon started to work and before long I was well into the music. Stevie Nicks was clearly showing signs of her age in her walk, being a little stiff around the hips but she was as “glam” as ever. Whatever posessed her to wear Doc Martin boots with her first two outfits I’ll never know, but once she swapped them out for a pair of strappy high heels she was a woman transformed. (Women take note: dressing like a bloke is no where near as cool as dressing like a woman!). I’d also say Stevie was a little reserved in her singing, rarely making attempts for the high notes that she was always so good at, but she was still working her magic on the crowd.
Mick Fleetwood was dressed, well a little wierd in knee high trousers, long socks and a pair of red slippers. Yes, well, less said the better! The star of the show, in addition to Stevie Nicks of course was Lindsey Buckingham on guitar and vocals. His guitar technique was bad with a collapsed right hand but he was making it sing like a pro, and it made me want to pick up one of my old guitars and have a go again.
Somehow, I found myself in a thai karoke bar after the show singing along to old classics. Eventually I collapsed back into bed at just after 2am. Tonight will be a quiet one.
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