Will Nashville get rained out???
 

Hi all. Wondering if anyone is familiar with the venue they are playing at tomorrow night in Nashville. Weather says heavy rain. I mean I'll go with ponchos and a umbrella, don't get me wrong, but I really hope the show doesn't get cancelled.

Does the ticket say "rain or shine"? Chastain Park in Atlanta does NOT cancel for rain so it was On With the Show!

It does say rain or shine, but cancellations for severe weather, and I think flood watches are being posted. Was it still a good time in Chastain even though it rained?

Don't bring your umbrella, because Ascend doesn't allow them(visibility for other fans). Poncho is fine, though.

It's been pouring here all morning today. If you have lawn seats, wear crappy shoes, because it can become a muddy mess (this is the first show I've gone to there, that I didn't have lawn seats).

Christine and Lindsey were just spotted by a friend, at a restaurant in downtown Nashville. I was invited to go stalk them, but I declined.

No, I won't say the name of the restaurant, for a couple of hours, anyway.

were they naked?

The fact they are dining together is an ocean apart from the virtual and real walls that are constructed between members on FM tours.

I love seeing some genuine unity and that cohesion will show through as they play more shows together.

What?! Why?! Were they kissing?

Because everyone deserves their privacy. You couldn't pay me to be a celebrity.

I know. It speaks volumes about the integrity of their friendship. That "making of" video had my eyed filled with tears, several times.

There's no drama on their ship.

Yeah, I was just joking. With the whole comment.

I wasn't. And I demand to know if they were naked!!! :]

The name of the restaurant is Etch, and I hope neither was naked. They're way too old me to want to imagine them like that now!

I have seen multiple concerts at Ascend. The last one I saw there was Duran Duran. It was pouring rain at the beginning of the show, and they had the concert.

I am going to the show tomorrow night as well. I am hoping the weather improves as the day goes. I will be armed with a good poncho.

Etch is a wonderful restaurant! One of my cousin's best friends is the owner and chef. I would highly recommend it, if you are looking for a place to eat in Nashville. Sure wish I had been there today. Very cool!

I hope everyone has a great time at the show in Nashville. I am super excited!

Me too, on the multiples, and also Duran Duran. I actually snuck a small umbrella into that, and got away with using it.

They're saying 100% chance during the day, but down to 60% chance of "scattered" in the evening, now. I don't care if it does rain! I'll be at the best show in the world for me. Yes, better than OWTS! I can't wait!

I need to try Etch, but unless I'm on a date, I tend to be a cheap bitch with myself!

Are you down front? I'm 4th row center, with another friend a row or two behind me, then 3 more friends a few more rows back. I grabbed the best(only) available seat, and threw my friends under the bus. I feel a little guilty, but what the F, I'm up front!

I have a third row seat one over from the aisle that I am trying to unload. If you know of anyone interested let me know.

Yes, I am up front as well 5th row on Christine's side on center aisle. That was the best I could get. It is impossible to get front row in Nashville. I have always thought that they reserve those for "important" music people in Nashville. :rolleyes: I got front row for Lindsey Buckingham at the Ryman a few years back. That is the only time I have had front row in Nashville for any concert. I have a lot better success in other cities.

Etch is a bit pricey, so I might save it for a special occasion, if you typically like to not spend a lot on food and beverages. It is worth it though.

Fingers crossed that it does not pour rain or thunderstorm to the point of canceling the show. I am super excited. :blob1::blob2:

I'm center section, row dd, seat #9, so I think I'm dead center. I should be the guy with the FM baseball cap, wearing a yellow rain poncho! :lol::lol::lol::(

I've definitely heard good things about Etch! I think we're planning on Demo's around 6 today.

My biggest fear is that lightning might force them to cancel. But other than that, screw the rain. It's warm and humid, so as long as the show goes on, bring it, Mother Nature! Now let's get on with the show! I'm so excited. Way more than for a FM show. This is a once in a lifetime show! :]

I will swing by and say hello. I am blonde, black dress, and clear poncho. My real name is Sacha (Say-shu). :p

Awesome. I look forward to meeting you!

Billy Burnette posted that he will be seeing the show tonight.

Any setlist changes?

Nice meeting you tonight!

No, it was just like the Atlanta set list.

Same here!

They got Hold Me right this time. It's finally getting the recognition that it deserves. If they would only play it with Fleetwood Mac as well.

Hope all who attended had a good night? Curious about crowd size, and engagement of the crowd (are people off their bums & standing up?)

Off to find videos now...

That is so cool- Billy Burnette is a class act!

C'mom guys. Don't leave us in suspense. Bring on the reviews!!!!!

It was close to half full, which was disappointing.

I was 4th row, and everyone down front was standing for pretty much the entire show. By the last few songs, many of us pushed up against the stage. For the first encore, Everywhere, I unpacked a dozen roses I'd been carrying, and pushed my way in front of her mic stand, and waited until she got there. The spotlight was blinding her, so she didn't notice me holding them up. I laid them as far as I could reach, but was still about 6" from her toes. Well FML!!! So I took my phone (the stage was a good 5' high) and pushed the roses about another 6". They were right at her feet then, and she noticed them. But in the meantime!, she had been waving at some ginger boy that was standing next to me, which is partly why she didn't notice. Fkng gingers ruin everything!
But by the end of the show, she didn't collect any of the TWO rose bouquets(a lady gave her the other one) and left the stage. Chris's assistant was out there collecting her things, and the lady started bitching at her, that she wanted them back if Chris wasn't going to take them. Then I asked her if she could the them backstage and give them to Chris. She promised she would.

If course we'll never know... I'm still waiting for Chris to call me. I wrote my number on the back of the card. She has yet to call.. How rude!

I hope her assistant gave her the flowers. The same happened to me a couple of years ago with a Broadway singer and I never knew if she received my gift. It's truly dissppointing for a couple of days until you forget about it.

I hope she calls you soon. :xoxo::D

Darn gingers! How frustrating for you...I'm sorry. I wondered if you got the roses in, as I thought you mentioned that, yet I'm sad that you didn't get the 'moment' with C.

Interesting about the sparse crowd, as I'm nervous they'll start to cancel shows. However, they both look happy in the videos & I hope they hang in there for the thrill of it. I don't recall ever seeing C so radiant and in the moment, dancing around, etc. What a change from 97!

And, I'm sure she was given /accepted the roses & felt the love!

Do you remember the concert clip where at the end of some show some fan gives Christine something (was it a stuffed animal) and Stevie reaches for it and Christine tugs it away from her? I'm just laughing thinking of what your reaction would have been if Stevie had been there and picked up your roses.

This week they released a Princess Diana video where she said that when she was pregnant with Harry, Charles wanted a girl so bad. When it was a boy he was disappointed, but when it was a RED-HAIRED boy, the marriage was over.

Michele

Me too.

I never expected a call, of course. I wrote a nice heartfelt message about "thanks for FM being the sound track to my life, and you are the heart and soul of FM, and always have been...."

Then, in my moment of desperation, on the back of the card I wrote something like, "if you'd ever feel like talking, here's my number". Yes, I feel stupid and childish telling y'all this, but like I said, it was a moment of desperation. My childhood heroes are getting up there, and more than anything, I want them (her) to know the love I feel. That's How I Feel About You!

Was that on the Mirage video?

If Stevie grabbed that sh*t, I'd have climbed that stage, and ripped em out of OGB's arms. "This sh*t's for the QUEEN of FM, not you! Now go learn a new chord on the piano. That way, you'll know TWO! ":lol:

I seriously doubt they'd cancel shows. It's not like it's going to break their piggie banks. Lindsey is used to his "12 fans".

And really, there was a LOT of love going on with those of us there. I'd be amazed if they canceled any.

During BTM tour in 1990, my friend threw a stuffed bear on stage, Christine grabbed it and gestured that she would give it to Stevie. My friend yelled "NO! It's for you!" and Christine smiled and hugged the bear, taking it with her. Everone around was going "Awwwww" for quite awhile. So cute.

That's very sweet! There were several people down front last night, who kept yelling, "I love you Christine"

My eyes might have filled with tears a couple times last night. If they did though, I wouldn't admit it. Nope, it didn't happen.

I told you not to stair at the stares when there are so many other things to stair at these days... (spellings intentional)

Thanks for the mini review! Also thank you for the incredible gesture to Christine. I feel for you that you did not get your moment with her. I saw something exactly like this happen during her 1984 solo tour. There were a few single roses or tiny stuff animals some in the crowd gave her. During the end of Songbird someone threw their newly bought Christine McVie tour shirt on top of her piano. She picked it up and said thank you "just my size." As she took the center stage for bows, this guy appears in the far end of the stage with this huge white box filled with roses. She missed them completely. The crowd was frantic and trying to get her attention for this guy to have his moment. But sadly she left the stage. A roadie with head gear came out and grabbed the box and actually ran back stage. So I am fairly certain she got them. I am sure she got your roses too. Thank you so much!
I am saddened by the small turn out :(