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

[wild-heart]

I mentioned I had tickets today at Uni then my friends were talking about Mick on top gear. One friend wasn't sure if she'd heard of them until someone sang one line of go your own way.

It's great that there's a buzz and a vibe around them.

[SorcererJP]

Both Beyonce's and Mac's concerts went on sale today in Holland and I believe Belgium To. I managed To get tickets for The Amsterdam as welk as Antwerpen shows. I happen to live juist about richt in between both cities.

Tickets went fast. I believe both shows are (nearly) sold out. So yes, it looks Like kinds buzz overheen as wel.

[beccamorrisfift]

Originally Posted by wild-heart

I mentioned I had tickets today at Uni then my friends were talking about Mick on top gear. One friend wasn't sure if she'd heard of them until someone sang one line of go your own way.

It's great that there's a buzz and a vibe around them.

Don't get me wrong, I'm pleased and all but i loved it and especially this place being a little niche. D'ya get what i mean? u picking up what i'm putting down?

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by I'msoAfraid95

lol. Thats what I was thinking.

Ooh - Stevie could sing on Bootylicious.

[Dragonfly]

I've mentioned this on a couple of other threads, the hype and interest in them is off the scale in the UK!

There was nothing like this interest in 2003 or 2009. I know Mick has done a lot of press and the Rumours re-issues have been released, but I'm still blown away by how popular they seem to be at the moment.

The fact that NME and other mags that usually cater for student types are giving them so much coverage must be helping. I think there'll be a lot of under 30s at these shows.

I'm so glad they are getting the credit they deserve as I've always felt they've been a bit overlooked here given their body of work.

[CADreaming]

^Who says their management sucks now?

[Stormwind]

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