Meet & Greet On Upcoming Tour
 

I don't how many of you also check in at Mick's site but I thought some of you would be interested to know about this one. Read the post and the replys to it, think it over, and then please share your feelings about it. It is on MickFleetwood.Com in the chat area under the "Knightly News" section.

Possible Meet & Greet . . .

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Hey everyone - I need your feedback here! We're speaking with a tour operator about a possible "package" that could be offered in many of the tour cities including the chance to meet a couple of the band's members before the show in a casual Meet and Greet, get seats in the first 10 rows at a concert, a nite in a hotel after the concert and transportation from the hotel to the concert and back to the hotel. People could do this in their own city or fly in to a city of their choice. The cost for this looks like it would be about $1,100 (air if you need it would be on your own) including the hotel, party, shuttles and concert. Looks like we could only have between 50 - 200 people do this per concert. Will you start voting by replying to this letter and let me know if this is something you want us to try to make happen? This is a big project and the band members are excited about the idea of a meet and greet. What do you think? If we offered it, would you come?

Thanks!

The Knight!

I saw that...
 

and I cant see paying that amount...I wouldnt pay that amount to meet ANY musician on this planet, Honestly I wouldnt...Brian "In pain & wide awake" J.

!@$@#$
 

Wow..that thread really made me sick. I think I'm going to vomit.:distress: I really hope Fleetwood Mac doesn't turn into a band that is just about the money.

by the way, how much do you think regular tickets will sell? I was thinking of trying to go but....will it be like 300 dollars?!

I just saw it and...
 

I think its way too much money and the fact that not all the members are doing this, its just not worth it to me.

Isabel

Re: !@$@#$
 

Yep, me too. Thats exactly what many fan post it over there when this was anounced.

About the ticket price, I hope to god there not even close to $300.00 but if you go for what the are saying on Micks Website as much or more than Eagles ticket price. I dont know how much its that (since I've never gone to an eagles concert) but for what I understand its a lot.

Isabel

Yes, that is unbelievable. I was so worred at the number of posts over there praising them for offering such an incredible opportunity. But thankfully the people who are outraged - you know, the sane people - began registering their displeasure with the idea.

I think everyone who feels this is a joke should go over there and say so. It's already bad enough that we are going to be paying through the roof for the tickets. But to offer this up as some kind of "gift" to the fans is such an insult.

Yes, Mike I posted my displeasure over there at the same time you did.:laugh:

Lol...yep, I just saw that, Pattie. Great minds think alike, eh?

:laugh:

Mick or whoever is scoping this exercise need to get a reality check, $1100 is a joke.

I would be very disturbed if I heard that Stevie or Lindsey had anything to do with these decisions. From Mick I can believe this as he has always been blinkered by the $$$ signs.

Yep, Mike thats what I thought, too.:laugh:
Now, What about this party? Are the serving Dom Perignon, caviar, Filet Mignon, fine chocolates,etc?

Chargable Site Access?????????
 

I wonder how long it will take for either the complete site of http://www.mickfleetwood.com or a section of it to beome chargable for access!!

As much as this sounds absurd, I am sure that this is a distint possibility and has probably been costed up by the site admins. We know how importent the $$ are to these people!!

Maybe we will get the picture outtakes from the new album posted in the chargable site, woohoo!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

LOL...my sentiments exactly. Some of the people over there worry me. It's like Mick is God to them and if he asked them all to sacrifice their first born child in order to get the chance to own an authentic "Mick Fleetwood drumstick" they launch into the praises of how great the idea is :rolleyes:

I went back again...
 

this morning and read more of the replies...All I can honestly say is that if I had $1100 extra dollars laying around, I would be using it for something more constructive, Like say a medical bill, Instead of a "meet & greet",Concert, Etc...

I truly hope the tickets for the tour arent going to be in the rather ridiculous price range, But with $$Mick$$ I wouldnt be surprised...Brian "Take Away My Pain" J.

Re: Chargable Site Access?????????
 

Shh! Don't give Mick any more ideas, Neil! :laugh:

They better be! Hell, at that price they can go ahead and include a cocaine buffet. :rolleyes:

This whole thing would be laughable if it wasn't so sad.

Re: Re: Chargable Site Access?????????
 

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Isabel

Re: Re: Chargable Site Access?????????
 

Yeah, I agree with ya Mike B., For that price I'm sure that they could also include hooking the fans up with their former drug dealers...lol...Brian J.

It times like this that make you thankful for The Ledge! (ie full of 'real', balanced individuals...not one big chorus of worship!)
Thanks Marty! ;)

Me? I"m not responding to the thread over at Mick's chat.
(a) its not worth the bother and
(b) the question wasn't worth responding to

Who could fall for such a scam? You're meeting your idols on no virtue of your own; the partcipating band members will just see you as a big excited dollar bill with arms, legs and a drooling, blathering mouth; it's like prostitution. At least if the money that would go to the badn were going all to harity, that would be different.

Does Lindsey even know about this? If he did, I can't imagine he'd think that much of the sort of person who'd participate anyway.
Yuk - the whole concept leaves one feeling very icky... :distress:

Re: Re: Re: Chargable Site Access?????????
 

Not to mention some groupies and roadies, too. If you know what I mean. ;)

Gosh, I hope not. Same for Stevie. I would be majorly disillusioned if I thought that my favorite artists would take advantage of me like that. Geez, it's like we're being "punished" for liking them too much!

I'm going to continue to believe that Stevie, who apparently cares about her fans, and Lindsey, who apparently cares about integrity, are not involved in this.

Hey, come on, guys, why all the negativity? Don't these people deserve to make a buck? Gee, you'd think they're putting a gun to your head. If you want to take advantage of it, and you can, good for you. But if you can't... hey no need to knock it. Besides...

Hey, who said that!!???

Help me, I've been invaded by a pollyanna. Aaaaahhhhh!!!

This almost seals it for me: I can't see even going to a show. I'm going to limit myself to just buying the CD. I am disgusted with this band.

Hotel - $100
Party? - $50
Shuttles - $50
Concert - $100
Meeting Fleetwood Mac - PRICELESS?! $800 F*** THAT!


Joe

Ugh...that is nuts..I am gonna hop over there and give my thoughts too...money hungry bastards(hoping Stevie and Linds are unaware)...that is nuts....at least when people paid $1000 for a ticket to AHI it was for a cause..I'm sorry but i am not contributing to Mick's daughters' college fund.

Maybe...
 

Maybe it's too fund Mick's multiple divorce settlements???...Hmmm...lol...Brian "I fall down , I get up..." J.

A meet and greet is someting you give some fans for free, maybe through a quiz or just by surprise. Not for selling 50 to 200 per show at an incredible rate. it's disgusting and flying over to NY or something from Holland to see my favorite band (since 1977!!) was a serious option for me until yesterday. I'm Thrown Down.

At this rate they may have to GIVE tickets away for their upcoming tour! Fleetwood Mac....the ultimate worst in public relations.

Joe

yes-this is strange indeed.
I read the post on Micks site and immediately replied with my disdain over the idea, then proceeded to delete my post LOL-Like why bother.....Then began to curse the MAC and all their greed....(I'm sure you've all have read that this Tour will have the one of the HIGHEST tickets prices this summer)...and THEN changed my wallpaper on my computer to something less offensive at the moment.

Boy, and I thought the fan club price was out of sight!@! Hell even Madonna charges 39.95 for fan club membership.....and thats starting to sound like a bargain.....
I think that is the most I would pay for a Fleetwood Mac FC-with access to pre-sale internet concert tickets and other great goodies- But im losing hope, and Im with Carne-I even considered not going to the concert this summer to protest....this feels that they seem to be more interested in catering to the suits in the audience.

It's worth noting that I did pay about that much in 98' to see Stevie and friends for the AHI-BUT AT LEAST THAT WAS CHARITY...I am hoping that Stevie and Lindsey are not the ones driving this...HELL Stevie cannot be hurting for $$$ AT ALL, the royalties that she is getting for being on the Dixies' 5 million selling "Home" could establish her retirement alone!!

this whole thing leaves a bad taste in my mouth....

Yes all this makes me feel very disappointed in a band that I have loved for years. I don't even know what to say to all of this.
I almost feel betrayed for a lack of a better word. Im not rich, and all the money I have spent over 25 years on this band would add up to alot. Yes I forgave when they blew there money on drugs and Micks mismanagment. But this is so..... taking us fans for granted. After all it is the fans that gave them what they have today, without us they would be no where. So treat us better than this.

Alisonmusic

Ok Lets play the "Price Is Right".
Just how much should tickets in the first 10 rows, a one night stay in a decent hotel and a "party" with a meet and greet cost? What do most tour packages from other artists cost and include? Now really how much does a shuttle cost? Most hotels should be within walking distance from the venue, right? Or are they going to put everyone up in the next town?

I don't think you're too far off the mark, Joe. This latest scheme of Mick's is crushing my spirit as a fan. Before this week, my biggest gripe was the album title. But after what looks like a very sketchy tour itenerary and the pure attempt at fleecing of fans with ticket prices and this joke of a "package", I guess I should keep my mouth shut and pray it doesn't get any worse.

I have to say - I've been ready and waiting for this tour for 7 years and with each piece of information that trickles out, my enthusiasm shrinks. They need to hire some new PR wizards, put them in a room and figure out how to fix this. Because this is tough for a fan to take.

Mike :(

This is really one step over the line. Actually it's downright disgusting. If anyone really wants tickets in the first 10 rows, give a broker about $250-300 instead of giving Mick Fleetwood $1100. And stay at a super Motel 8 or something for 50 bucks. Look at it this way - you'll be saving yourself about $800! Who would have ever thought that you could save money by going through a ticket broker?

The thing that really gets me is that they are only offering the opportunity to meet some of the band members for this outrageous price. I have visions of nothing Mick Fleetwood and his scary followers from his website. Yikes!

It's funny that in over 35 years Mick still hasn't clued into the fact that HE'S JUST THE DRUMMER AND NOBODY CARES ABOUT HIM. It'd be cool if he got sick one night and they had to replace him with a drum machine and nobody noticed. I might pay $1100 dollars just to tell him he's a greedy bastid.

Evan

I don't care about this package deal or how good it may sound...it is sick....paying to *maybe* meet some members of the Mac...ugh...if it was for a decent cause like AHI...i'd be the first in line...but this has Mick written ALL over it...the only thing i am shelling cash out for it good seats...and i'll take my chances at getting backstage to spend 2 minutes saying hi to the band...

Here's an idea: Let's all jump over to rollingstone.com and post about this. Maybe the magazine will do a story on this unbridled greed.

i hope john doesnt know, too. (i love you, johnny!!!)


see.. 1,100 bucks to spend a DAY with them [lindsey, stevie, john], maybe. and NOT with 199 other people present. if I'M giving somebody eleven hundred bucks.. they BETTER learn my friggin' name.

who wants to meet the dude that hides in the back playing 2nd guitar & the backup singers ??


Sarah

I went to one of the Arizona Heart Institute Benefit concert a few years ago. Great concert. Stevie's Enchanted tour. She was beautiful and charming. We had a great conversation. Also, her mom and dad were really cool. Don Henley chatted with us about music and stuff. Unfortunately, Mick Fleetwood was a real d..k. Stevie and Don signed autographs, chatted, smiled, etc., but Mick acted like he was pissed at everyone. He signed my pic. of Stevie and I said thanks. He looked at me like he looked at everyone else that night...pissed..didn't say a word, just glared. I was really surprised because he always struck me as a kinda goofy, "please the fans", Mr. FM Showman kind of dude. Anyway, it was great meeting Stevie and Don, but Mick...whatever.

I would never pay the overpriced amount of money to meet FM. That's just me. Everyone is different. I smell exploitation here. Sorry, but true. Of course, if there's a market, well. I just don't think there is(a big enough one). I would rather pay a scalper for prime seating. I have over the years. I SMELL A RAT!!!!

Ugh.
I don't know what kind of disposable income Fleetwood Mac (or their management) thinks their fanbase has, but they're seriously off the mark.

There has not been a thing yet, involving the fanclub or the Meet & Greets, that could possibly justify such high prices.

And being that I don't attend concerts, dangling a chance to get decent seats in front of me, is not going to entice me to join a fanclub... nor will the other relatively minor perks.
Certainly not for nearly 100 bucks!

I think I'd rather they not offer anything at all, than have them offer it, but botch it all so badly.

Next time around, instead of a bunch of business men, sitting in a boardroom coming up with these ideas... they need to use the potential of the many and various Fleetwood Mac sites, to poll the fans and see what WE would be interested in, and what price-range we'd be able to afford.



Johnny Stew

I totally agree with this....

Not much dissent on the ledge today...
 

Looks like this is one of those rare moments where all who have posted basicaly agree! Sorry, just trying to make light of this appalling situation.This just confirms all the stuff people have been saying about Mick's site lately. I too feel betrayed. I too feel like I'm gonna barf, and I'm starting to get belligerent!:mad:

On one hand I'm happy I never go over there, on the other hand I'm happy somebody posted this to keep us all informed AND I am sooooo happy so many of you went over there to give them a piece of your mind. High fives to all!!

This is a disgusting scam that even in suggestion seems as though it's meant to mock those who love this band's music, and that's absolutely horrifying.

I agree with so many of the things you have all said. This pretty much sums it up for me. Thanks for expressing this so well, DOR :)
(..except the reason I'm not going over there because it crashes my broswer.)

I'm sure Lindsey Stevie, even John would never agree to this, for the reasons you all mentioned. I bet Mick knows this too, and if this stupid scam ever did happen, I bet he'd leave them in the dark about it...He'd just surprise them the first night of the tour with this room full of, um, people who have nothing better to spend a thousand bucks on! Stevie, Lindsey and John would be gracious hosts, then after the party get really pissed at Mick. The rest of the parties would be called off, and nobody who was supposed to go to them would get their money back!
-Sonia

This is just making me SICK.:mad: :mad: :mad:

Keep it up, Mick, and *I* won't even be buying the album........I'll just wait a little while and DOWNLOAD it off of Kazaa! For FREE! None of my money lining Mick's pockets!

I'm only kidding, I think....but seriously, this makes me so damned mad. Does anyone have any idea what they are planning on charging for tickets? I had plans to go to at least three shows...now I'm seriously wondering if I want to go to ANY.

And I truly hope that Stevie and Lindsey have nothing to do with this. That would break my heart, I think. :distress:


~Angela~

I hate to even bring this up since for once most of us are in agreement, but come on...shouldn't FM take some responsibility? At least Mick. AFTERALL, THIS WAS ON HIS WEB SITE.:nod: