Re: Michelle, Plus it's impossible for Mick to actually remember what he's saying. I'm sure he treats it similar to a press interview, going through the motions while being polite and cordial. It's very hard to actually influence the band this way, that is, unless you have a direct connection to their management or to them, when you can have their undivided attention. In fact, a lot of the times even if you give the band members something in a meet and greet it goes to the PR person and they'll never see it.
Regarding Christine being at Fleetwood Mac's rehearsals and someone saying she should play accordion, I was reminded of the Tusk rehearsal sessions. Maybe she'll play guitar(!!!) too while she's at it? LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNanT533pQ0
I just talked to my good friend Dan Perfect of In the Meantime fame and he said Chris is willing to play You Make Loving Fun, Say You Love Me, Everywhere, and Songbird, in addition to their encore staples, but Lindsey said something about really enjoying playing more of his songs at Fleetwood Mac concerts. So guess you London concertgoers are going to miss out.
OK, all kidding aside, I think it is most likely Christine will only play for the encores. Maybe she'll get in a playful comment toward Stevie about how she will actually sing the right lyrics now for Don't Stop and World Turning?? I would be shocked if she played the entire concert on keyboards, and even more shocked if they changed the setlist (GASP!!!) to fit in a few of her songs. If that happens, You Make Loving Fun would be amazing. And I would absolutely die if they brought out Little Lies, a huge Mac hit that has never been performed live with Lindsey and was passed over for The Dance. That would be something...but
I realize, as everyone should, it will be small steps forward with Christine. Do not expect too much at once. Be grateful if and when this happens. I do hope when she is onstage the band really welcomes her properly in front of an audience that realizes what a big deal this is, and we see a little more interaction from the band than normal, perhaps even some hugging and some playing next to her??