01/10/13 - Phones 4u Arena, Manchester
 

Today's the day. I can't wait to see the band again. I'll be posting some photos tomorrow.

That was amazing. I took loads of photos, shook Mick's hand and had a wonderful time with the other people in front of Stevie's microphone. I'll post my photos tomorrow.

Hi Phil,

Glad you had a great time. This tour is proving to be rather amazing.

Manchester is my local gig, but I ended up going to London instead as my friend Jen who I went to the show with lives there and we wanted to go together. Plus, she lives nearer the venue than I do so I had somewhere to stop.

Apparently, both Stevie and Lindsey dropped the F bomb on stage tonight?

Yes, they both did, prompted by someone next to me shouting "We f'ing love you Stevie". Lindsey echoed the comment as did Stevie and Stevie repeated it in her final speech.

Stevie dropping the f bomb:

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Well this will certainly go down in Stevie history. Thank you for posting.

WOW Oh WOW Stevie?!?!

Stevie: YOUR A ROCKING GREAT FU**ING AUDIENCE!!...Just know I've never said that on stage ever.

Really Stevie?? What about: FU** WITH MY PEOPLE AND I'M GOING TO GET REAL FU**ING ANGRY.

Well...she probably doesn't really remember saying that, because I believe she was pretty high at the time.

According to twitter, someone shouted, "I f***ing love you Stevie!" and she responded, "I f***ing love you too! It's a f***ing lovefest in here!"

God bless her.

Dreams by Chris Greenwood




Landslide by Chris Greenwood

All of Stevie's f-bombs make my life complete. I hope to god we get audio of everything.

:thumbsup::nod::thumbsup::nod::nod:

Bless you, Stevie.

I have new respect for Stevie!!!

Bloomberg News, September 30, 2013 by Robert Heller

http://www.businessweek.com/news/201...-robert-heller

Fleetwood Mac’s tour is a triumph of inspirational rock, new songs and band hugs.

The band that created “Rumours,” a classic album of impeccable 1970s rock, was always likely to deliver the songs and the playing. The group’s history of divorces, disagreements and excess made the hugs less certain.

The tour features four of the key musicians from “Rumours”: Mick Fleetwood on drums, John McVie on bass, Stevie Nicks on vocals and Lindsey Buckingham on vocals and guitar.

There’s always the chance of an appearance by McVie’s ex-wife Christine, who turned up on stage last week at London’s O2 for the first time in 14 years for an encore of “Don’t Stop.”

They’re aided by two additional musicians and two backing singers. The set draws primarily on mid-1970s albums “Fleetwood Mac,” “Rumours” and “Tusk.”

The band bonhomie isn’t immediately obvious. Buckingham sings “Second Hand News” and “The Chain” with grit and snarl. The latter’s bassline is as mean as ever.

Nicks is dressed in a long black skirt and black velvet top. A tambourine, strewn with flowing ribbons, is draped on her arm. (Buckingham is dressed in utilitarian blue jeans and a black leather jacket.) Her voice is simple and unadorned, more folk than soul, full of emotional nuance and subtle phrasing.

“Sad Angel,” a chirpy new song from this year’s “Extended Play” EP, is easily enjoyable. Buckingham talks about the band’s return to the studio, hinting at new recordings: “There are quite a few more chapters left in the book of Fleetwood Mac.”

Eloquent Anger

The demented riffs on “Tusk” bristle with an eloquent anger that would not be out of place at a psychology clinic.

Usually the acoustic section is a signal to head to the bar. Not with Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham sings “Big Love” armed only with an acoustic guitar. His performance generates a raw electricity that electronic-dance artists would melt their synthesizer circuitry to deliver.

Nicks sings “Landslide” with her ex-boyfriend Buckingham behind her shoulder. Their dynamic is thick with the flirtation of musical communion.

With a recurring set list for the shows, the rest of the concerts are a whirl of pop-rock pleasure. Fleetwood’s drumming provides the mid-tempo beats with a volcanic power while McVie’s bass playing is supple. (Both are dressed in white shirts and black waistcoats.)

Buckingham’s guitar playing is a wonder, bringing flamenco dexterity to acoustic numbers.

After the quiet of “Say Goodbye,” Mick Fleetwood comes to the front of the stage to thank both the band and the audience with 1970s sentiments and a pristine English accent.

“Be kind to one another,” he says. “We love you very much. And remember: The Mac is back!”

Rating: *****.

The Fleetwood Mac tour continues across Europe in October, including dates in the U.K., Germany, France and Switzerland.

The band plays concerts in Australia and New Zealand in November and December. Information: http://www.fleetwoodmac.com

Hahaha...that's the very first thought I had with second also being, she probably doesn't remember!!!:lol:

Watching that was more awesome then I thought it would be reading about it

Also this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0az7zGWGRo. She was sober here and this was more recent. Oh, Stevie. :rolleyes:

Photos are delayed a bit. I will get on to them during my lunch break.

Edit: It turns out I took 166 photos. That's too many to go through over lunch having downloaded them. I don't think I'll get to them until tomorrow now. My first glance through them suggests there are a few pretty good shots.

I believe she mentioned at some point she doesn't remember the majority of the OTOTM tour. If that's true then she sure doesn't remember the BTM tour because she seemed far more out of it during that tour.

Gold Dust Woman(beginning and end is cut) by mmundin




Go Your Own Way by Lunkaboffs




Sara by Lunkaboffs

This site has 10 photos from the concert.

http://www.gigwise.com/photos/84680/...nchester-arena

Last night, pop legends Fleetwood Mac took their 2013 tour to Manchester Arena, and while the show lacked the Christine McVie appearance that London fans were treated to, the show was no less spectacular. See photos of the show here.

The band are currently conteplating a new album, but guitarist Lindsey Buckingham recently told M Music And Musicians that it would only happen if Stevie Nick wanted to do it.

"She's probably thinking, 'If i have to write five new songs, do I want to give them to Fleetwood Mac?' I think she's feeling a bit protective and territorial about the experience she had doing her solo project. And I can totally relate to that."

He admitted in the interview that Warner Brothers are desperate to get another album out of them, despite not being signed to them anymore, but that it will only happen if Stevie wants it to.

"Stevie needs to come to the table with some material," said Buckingham. "In order to contemplate a new album, she has to want to do it. "

Fleetwood Mac's setlist from their Manchester Arena show is below. See photos here.

Tusk by Andy Laverick




Big Love by Andy Laverick




Landslide includes full dedication by Andy Laverick

HA, I'd forgotten about this! Thanks for sharing the link. I love the one from a couple of years back where she's like "we're out on tour again because we didn't have sh!t else to do" :lol:

Well, I was high at the time, but I'll never forget it!!!! It was so cool of her to stick up for us at that show against those b*st*rd security people.

I can see myself jumping around like an idiot in front of Stevie mic in that video :lol:

Do you remember whereabouts in the show the F bombs were dropped? It will make it easier to look for the videos if I know.

Rhiannon by Tom M




The Chain by Tom M




Don't Stop by Tom M

I can't I'm afraid.

During the Without You speech and after her closing "dreamcatcher" speech.
My camera battery was dead thanks to not having the correct adapter. Shoot me now.

Thank you Pattie! Do you remember when the audience member said it to Stevie? Do you also remember when Lindsey said it?

It started when Stevie had finished her Without You speech and she handed over to Lindsey and asked him if he wanted to add anything. He started to pretend to make fun of her and someone in the audience shouted "We f***ing love you Stevie"
Lindsey repeated it imitating a northern accent quite well and Stevie repeated it.
She also said it again when she thanked John McVie saying she f***king loved him.
Then again at the end after the dreamcatcher speech.
Ian

Well thank you Ian. Now I gotta do what I can to get my hands on the Without You speech. Hopefully someone will post it that was close to the stage.

I know! I am dying to hear this!

What about asking the person where you got the instagram F bomb from?

Ok I will. :)

I also wanted to add that if we never are lucky enough to have the video, we will always have this paragraph to refer to down the lines of discussion. I am going to post this on my FB page now.

Tusk and Sister's of the Moon by Nats Leeming

Thanks again Viv for searching up the vids.

Thanks Nickslive!!!
 

With millions of thanks to Nickslive for the audio -- here's the epic & awesome Without You intro from Manchester:

Without You - Manchester from Fleetwood Mac News on Vimeo.

And, by the way, I hope we all learn a valuable lesson from this. Let the woman tell her story! LOL!