Another Fleetwood Mac tour...Are we happy or not??

[JohnL]

Originally Posted by jellyman10

Wow. A few words from Stevie as she passes by on a red carpet and you all know the setlist.

Look, as Mezzo said, there are people who've never seen them at all or not for decades, and it's only June, and who the hell knows what they'll do? Do I have my own wishlist of what I hope will happen? Of course I do. But y'know, if you don't like how it looks when the FM 2013 circus some to your town, don't go. Meantime, could you not pee on my parade? Ta.

This is exactly how I feel.

[Macfanforever]

I'm not sicking up for Mick. By right Mick is the employer and the band leader.If he says come to work.You got to come to work.If we try to pull something on delaying FM tours/recordings like Stevie-Lindsey is doing.Our Bosses will say hurry up or you get fired.You know Mick won't can them because they are the money makers of the band.

[Bryan]

It's ok that they tour and get out there and stuff but what a cynical move to go out on tour without an album, even an EP, a song...*something*! They're all so defeatist when it comes to new music ,the whole ''it won't sell'' comes up so they don't bother.

You've got to hand it to Mick he certainly knows how to twist the arm of every member of the band. I personally applaud Christine McVie for telling him a firm NO in the late '90s & early 2000's

[MikeInNV]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

By right Mick is the employer and the band leader.If he says come to work.You got to come to work.

I don't think it's that way anymore. Right or wrong, Lindsey and Stevie run the band now. As evidenced by this year's activities, they come to work when they want to, not when he wants them to.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by Bryan

It's ok that they tour and get out there and stuff but what a cynical move to go out on tour without an album, even an EP, a song...*something*!

Yeah, I never begrudge anyone the opportunity to make money. The band really doesn't have that many touring years left, so they should make the most of it while they still can. I'm just bummed that, not only is this going to be a huge speed-bump in the momentum that Stevie was finally building again as far as creating new music -- but, based on the timeline, it doesn't seem like we'll be getting anything new under the Fleetwood Mac header either.

I'd like to hope they have something more up their sleeve, but that's probably just setting myself up for disappointment.

[TrueFaith77]

I just think they should have said: we won't ever record a new album ever again. Then I'd be happy with all the tours left in the world. But now I just feel lied to and betrayed and like they are wasting precious time.

[starshine]

Originally Posted by Ghosty

I prefer new material to tours. What a bummer. Stevie, being the "prolific songwriter" that she is, should be making more music, not doing more randmom tours with Rod and then Mac with nothing new out. Big, major bummer. : (

UNLESS they use the tour to finally release the IYD documentary, hoping it will stir up interest. Otherwise, totally could care less.

Wonder if Stevie will ask Mac to do any of her IYD songs live?

Sounds silly, but in the 70's-80's it could be fun seeing as many live shows as possible. The songs were not as "old" and been done to death yet, and Stevie's wardrobe and hair and looks changed so often, and her vibe of the songs, it was always something fresh. I just don't feel that any more. So I'd rather have new material. Even with that, they don't play enough of it live when they DO have it, but at least we have the cd at home.

I agree with this too. There basically just doing what they can to get tour $$ with nothing really for us as fans. Fmac & really Stevie solo is disappointing to me. I haven't seen Mac live since 03 & Stevie the last time was 08 --there live shows are disappointing to me now. Plus the prices are too much for what your getting now. I'm just not interested in the 'live' experience anymore really for any band unless the price is cheap enough & I like them. Stevie & Mac 'could' do more than they DO but they don't want to --really that kinda thinking has just stopped there success NOW to me. They could release DVD of past live concerts & re-issue there previous cds with rare songs & books with rare photos etc. To me there IS a market if they'd only look beyound there scope of things. Heck just release these things in limited quanitites I know I'd buy something if it was cool & rare. Unfortunately, they aren't interested & that not only hurts them but US as a fan base too. IMO anyway, no one has to agree with me. Its sad but I guess it is what it is.

[MikeInNV]

Originally Posted by starshine

Fmac & really Stevie solo is disappointing to me. I haven't seen Mac live since 03 & Stevie the last time was 08 --there live shows are disappointing to me now.

You really should have checked out Stevie's show last year, or this year if you can. The half dozen songs she does from IYD are really great. I think the show she is doing now strikes a great balance between new and interesting songs for the die-hards plus all the big hits for the masses.

[WildHearted]

Originally Posted by mezzoforte

I'm disappointed not because it's Fleetwood Mac, but because this likely means we won't see any new material. Which means there will probably never be new Fleetwood Mac material.

Looking an the bright side, I'll be giddy at the prospect of seeing them live as soon as I'm over the disappointment. I became a fan right after Unleashed, so I've never seen them in person.

This is basically me, too.

[starshine]

Originally Posted by MikeInNV

You really should have checked out Stevie's show last year, or this year if you can. The half dozen songs she does from IYD are really great. I think the show she is doing now strikes a great balance between new and interesting songs for the die-hards plus all the big hits for the masses.

Well she'll be here in Michigan but I 'll be on vacation so I'll miss it & I'm not one for traviling around to go to shows. (Don't have the $$ or vacation time for that) but its nice that you want to go. I've heard Stevie on her last tours but I guess the live show just isn't for me anymore. But all who go to the shows please do enjoy yourself's OK!!!

[mitzo]

I have little to no interest in live shows and tours - I live too far off the mainstream and saw Stevie in '07 and FM in '09 anyway.

I can never understand how people who call themselves "artists" release a new album every 10 years or so. And go on endless oldies tours instead.

People like me NEED NEW MATERIAL. To buy and listen to.

Otherwise, well, I hate to use a word like "has-been," but I am tempted...

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by mikephxaz

Aawww those were the good old days....the brick house cover was one of my favorites too but I preferred the 1979 FM tour when the setlist included the disco tribute and Stevie performed Staying Alive while rollerskating across the stage....aaawww the good old days!

That reminds me that somewhere in my vault I have
the video of both the Brick House and Staying Alive
cover performances.

I remember Stevie skating and running over one of
Lindsey's guitars. He picked it up, and in jest threw
it at her. Those were the days.

[icinglover1995]

I didn't watch the whole interview, but I read that she only hinted at a tour. She said one was "waiting in the wings"
i'm so confused!!!

[britt0308]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

That reminds me that somewhere in my vault I have
the video of both the Brick House and Staying Alive
cover performances.

I remember Stevie skating and running over one of
Lindsey's guitars. He picked it up, and in jest threw
it at her. Those were the days.

Wait!! I had NO idea these covers actually happened. I would be so grateful to see or hear them!

I agree with most opinions of disappointment..cash tour/$$ tickets/mick hindering new material/etc etc. I however only became a serious fan after Unleashed and for as long I have the opportunity I will suck I up to pay to see them live. At least once.

Going to Stevie's show last year for the first time was filled with excitement. And even for tired songs we all complained about..cough Landslide..were quite magical to actually hear live for the first time. So I will appreciate what they provide when they still remain in good health, because even that might be ending soon unfortunately. And I will PRAY for at least an FM Ep to accompany the tour, as well as a BN tour/new material to rightfully complete their careers. I can only hope everyone who does go will be in the same appreciative mindset while I respect all others' opinions who wish to sit this one out!!

Just my 2 cents..

[mikephxaz]

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

That reminds me that somewhere in my vault I have
the video of both the Brick House and Staying Alive
cover performances.

I remember Stevie skating and running over one of
Lindsey's guitars. He picked it up, and in jest threw
it at her. Those were the days.

I have both the bootleg copy of her singing Staying Alive and a grainy video of the Brick House cover...Stevie is wearing an indian head dress and Lindsey is wearing a tube top...I also have Christine, Stevie and Lindsey doing the cover of Beach Boys, Kokomo...Awww, those were the days...just let me know if you want me to burn you copies. ( correction...I don't think it was roller skates, I believe she was wearing ice skates)