Who Will See / Not See Lindsey Live in 2011?
 

There is a similar thread on Stevie's board, so I'm stealing the idea: if Lindsey tours behind the new solo album next year, are you planning to go see him?

(I've never seen FM or Lindsey solo live, and definitely plan to go see him if he performs anywhere near / within reasonable driving distance of DC. Also, if I had a choice to see Lindsey solo tour or FM tour, my preference would be Lindsey solo.)

Of course, I would absolutely LOVE to see Lindsey solo!! I have seen him with FM twice. There could never be enough times!

I will definitely go see him. I am personally MUCH more excited about the idea of Lindsey touring solo than I am about whole band touring and that's mostly because of venue size/intimacy. I had two great experiences with his solo tour in 2008, so good that I almost feel spoiled and like nothing will ever match them. When I saw the Mac a few months later, I just felt like "but a few months ago, I paid so much less to be so much more a part of the action." Granted, after THAT, I went to see the Mac again and ended up in the front row on Lindsey's side, but what was so great about that was being so close and a part of the music. Which is my favorite part of his/Mac shows, when possible. So long story short, yes, definitely.

Yeah, venue size is one of the reasons why I'd prefer Lindsey solo.

Have a follow-up question, for you - or anybody else - who has seen him both solo and with FM: comparing videos from recent FM tours vs solo tours, seems that LB is much more animated performer when with FM. Is that really the case or it just happened at specific concerts b/c they were recording (Soundstage, Bass)?

I think it is safe to say he puts on a little bit more of a "show" with FM. Not to say he's not animated or energetic solo, but I found him a bit "bigger", which probably is partially because he's playing to a much larger crowd (I saw FM at Madison Square Garden) and also because he probably is trying to give a little something to match Stevie's show. Things like "Oh Well" and "Never Going Back Again" are practically choreographed at this point. But, when he's solo, I think he's just a little more genuine in his energy, he knows the people are there because they want to see him, and he still gets a dramatic with things like the "Come" solo or "Shut Us Down", he still has those fits of awesome after songs, but it feels more real and not like he's doing it because people are expecting a show.

I've seen Lindsey on all of his solo tours and I will see him again if he comes round my way.

I'd like to. His GoS show I went to was stellar. Except for the drunken cowgirl debacle. I probably won't be Stateside though... So I probably won't see him.

Depends on when and where he's playing... But yeah, I'd see him in a heartbeat... Saw him in Vancouver in '06 & was blown away... The sound in the smaller venue was outstanding! Loved it!

Me, too, so I'm definitely going! I want to see his solo show soooo bad :blob1: Oh, and I'll definitely go to FM show as well...I wouldn't miss it.

I'm hoping he does Vancouver again, as well as Seattle, so maybe I could go to both!

I saw the Mac once last year, loved it, and would definitely see Bucky solo. I've caught Live at the Bass Performance Hall on TV (for you New York folks, it was on MSG when the Knicks and Rangers weren't playing, aka the summer) and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

It seems a lot more personal solo and not just because of the smaller venue. It seems that Lindsey is listening more to the audience, noticing and interacting. At several parts of the show, it's almost a conversation.

Michele

I'm going to kinda play it by ear. If he is playing in the city or somewhere on Long Island, I'd probably go if I can get good seats. If the buzz is any good, and he's playing somewhere convenient on a weekend night, I'd probably travel within a reasonable distance. I guess the only thing holding me back are those gosh dang Lindsey fans- they're so annoying. :p