HUGE Mac hype at the moment

[TheWILDheart]

Hey folks,

I've noticed a LOT of Fleetwood Mac hype of late, especially here in the UK. Lots of press, huge ticket sales, Rumours up the top of the charts etc. Much more hype and excitement around the Mac than in 2009. I even caught 2 colleagues talking about F'Mac in the canteen at work the other day following Mick's appearance on Top Gear. I have to say, dispite making for some stressful concert ticket booking, I am certainly enjoying the excitement and the credit that the Mac are getting - there wasn't even this much of a buzz in 2003 when SYW came out.

I was wondering, what is it like elsewhere in the world? Is the same happening the US and Europe? Same hype and sell out concerts?

[jcalzaretta]

It is hard to tell. In the US, they needed to offer a lot more shows due to demand. So that is good. Rumours is back on US charts but only at 40. I say only but for a record that is 36 years, that is great. It is charting on ITunes, which to me, means being introduced to younger viewers.

During the Superbowl, Budweiser used over a minute of the song Landslide in the ad. It was voted online as the best commerical. You heard no other voice or sound other than Stevie singing Landslie. The single is also selling on Itunes again.

There was a show - the Americans, which during its debut, featured heavily the song Tusk. It played for at least a third of the show, which was awesome. Parts were the original song and others were musical variations.

So - they are getting recognition. And of course Stevie has been everywhere and with everyone recently with Lady Antebellum and Dave Grohl. It is very exicting.

Now let's get Buckingham Nicks released on CD!

[CADreaming]

I am hearing them EVERY morning on the local classic rock station. They are promoting the crap out if them. It's great! I don't know how they are fairing on the radar of casual fans, but I definitely notice the awareness level being raised.

^^Hear, hear for the official BN cd release!

[I'msoAfraid95]

I've heard local djs promoting the tour.

Also I heard something about FM and Beyonce touring together. . I was half asleep when I heard this. Has anybody else heard something simaliar?

[WildHearted]

Originally Posted by I'msoAfraid95

I've heard local djs promoting the tour.

Also I heard something about FM and Beyonce touring together. . I was half asleep when I heard this. Has anybody else heard something simaliar?

No, no. I think you probably just got confused since you were sleepy - there were a lot of people mentioning same sentence only because both Beyonce and Fleetwood Mac have announced huge World Tours for 2013 right around the same time.

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by I'msoAfraid95

I've heard local djs promoting the tour.

Also I heard something about FM and Beyonce touring together. . I was half asleep when I heard this. Has anybody else heard something simaliar?

That would be one helluva strange crowd.

[I'msoAfraid95]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

That would be one helluva strange crowd.

lol. Thats what I was thinking.

[TheWILDheart]

Lots of articles cropping up in the UK about the quick-selling tour dates. Loving this excitement!

The Mirror:: "Additional dates added for Fleetwood Mac tour"
http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/go...london-1594147

Entertainment Wise: "Fleetwood Mac UK Tour sells out in 'Record Time' despite 'disgust' at high tickets prices"
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/new...At-High-Prices


Stereo Board: "Fleetwood Mac ticket for Autumn UK tour sell out in 20 minutes"
http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/177272/9

[Stormwind]

Good that a strong interest is showed again to the band.