how lucky are we all?

DavidMn · #1 06-24-2005, 01:48 PM

I just thought about this the other day, and I feel it needs to be said. Having not been able to see Fleetwood Mac live on either the Tusk or Mirage tours, ("Too Young" my mother said

) and on TITN Didnt have the money, BTM missed out on tickets cause show was sold out, I did not have the chance to see Fleetwood Mac live until the Dance tour. I still remember driving 700 miles from Minneapolis to Cincinnati for my first show, and the four after that I saw on the Dance Tour. Detroit, INdianapolis, Mineapolis, and Fargo. Then on SYW, I was lucky enough to have saved up some money over the years, and I was lucky enough to be able to go to 35 shows over 2003-2004. I remember thinking at the last show in Detroit on 9-14-04 about how incredibly luck I and all other Fleetwood Mac fans were that we were able to enjoy those incredible 2 years. The simple fact that they all are still in great health, and now them seem to be getting along better thatn ever, I think we all could take a lesson from that. I know I can.

I am just so grateful to all members of Fleetwood Mac for giving me the best 18 months ride I;ve ever had. Thanks guys.

"And he was just like a great dark wing....."

Miss Vicky · #2 06-25-2005, 12:47 AM

I do genuinely feel grateful to have been able see FM at the three SYW concerts I was able to attend (I'm sure my credit card companies were quite happy about it too - since I spent approx $1,500 all told). But what would thrill me the most? To be able to attend an LB solo show. Unfortunately that would require him to release a new solo album and that ain't happenin' anytime soon. Not as far as I can see.

Right now though? I'm looking forward to seeing Petty in August. More immediately however, I am salivating with jealousy as I see that Walter Egan will be doing a solo gig in his hometown tomorrow night. Admission? $5.00

This has got to be the one and only time I ever wished I lived in or near Country Music's capital.

DavidMn · #3 06-25-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by takenbythesky

I agree wholeheartedly, David. Way back in 2000 when I first began my slide into Fleetwood Mac obsession, I remember thinking "Oh no, I love this band so much...they're my favorite...And I'll never be able to see them perform! All of that musical variety and those harmonies will never be on a stage before me. Instead rap music tours come to town"
I couldnt have said it any better

Then the 'Say You Will' tour came to town on the first leg of the tour, but I was unable to see the show (July 8th, my birthday, if memory serves). While in Tahoe later I discovered that Fleetwood Mac was playing in Reno--the very night of the concert! Sadly, we were unable to get tickets.

I was very happy to buy tickets to the San Jose date last June. We had great seats, and it was so wonderful. I laughed, cried, the whole deal. Imagine, to my surprise, that Stevie Nicks was playing in Las Vegas! Oh my gosh--and I could actually go! That was fantastic. Now, I'll most likely be seeing Stevie Nicks at the end of July...Three Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks concert in about a year. I'm very grateful, the memories of their performances and the people I have met have been completely worthwhile.

I couldnt have said it any better

Lee · #4 06-26-2005, 08:24 PM

Wow, you went to 35 shows?

That's incredible. I've only seen the Mac once & Stevie solo twice & I consider that lucky for me. But the next time they're all out on tour again, I'll be there!

Lee

DavidMn · #5 06-27-2005, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Wow, you went to 35 shows?

That's incredible. I've only seen the Mac once & Stevie solo twice & I consider that lucky for me. But the next time they're all out on tour again, I'll be there!

Lee

That's great that you've had a chance to see them both

! The way I look at it is that I consider myself very lucky to have been able to do what I've done. In no way does that make me any better of a fan than you or anyone else. WHat matters more than anything is how you feel about the music.

"And He Was Just Like A Great Dark Wing....."

shackin'up · #6 06-27-2005, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I was lucky enough to be able to go to 35 shows over 2003-2004.

Unbelievable. Did you stop working for 18 months to travel around?

chiliD · #7 06-27-2005, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

...I was lucky enough to be able to go to 35 shows over 2003-2004.

JEEEEEZ! And, I thought my seeing them 52x's since 1974 was a lot.

shackin'up · #8 06-27-2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

JEEEEEZ! And, I thought my seeing them 52x's since 1974 was a lot.

It is, ChiliD, it is.....

chiliD · #9 06-27-2005, 05:42 PM

Nah...when you see a band 35 x's on ONE TOUR, especially at TODAY's concert prices, that's amazing.

When I racked up the majority of my FMac concerts, I was going to see them when the top price of seats was STILL between $10-25.

(and gasoline was only about 50 cents a gallon; and everybody was aghast at THOSE prices)

DavidMn · #10 06-28-2005, 03:38 PM

I'll tell you all my dirty little secret. The only way I was able to afford to go to all the shows I went to was that fact that at about 28 of the shows I was in the cheapest seats. I guess I'm not one of those people that HAS to sit in the front row every night. I was just thrilled to be able to be in the arena every night.

Incedentally, here's the rundown of the shows I saw.

2003
5-7, Columbus
5-9, Washington D.C
5-10, Pittsburgh
5-13, CLeveland
5-15, Buffalo
5-31, Nashville
6-1, Greenville
6-3, Atlanta
6-5, Birmingham
6-19, St.Paul
6-20, St.Paul
6-22, Moline
6-24, Indianapolis
6-26, Chicago
6-27, Chicago
6-29, Milwaukee
7-16, Anaheim
7-17, Anaheim
7-19, San Diego
7-21, Phoenix
8-13, Kansas City
8-19, Grand Forks
9-13, Chicago
10-9, Omaha
10-18, Las Vegas

2004
5-8, Madison
5-9, Champaign
5-12, Green Bay
5-29, Holmdel
6-10, Scranton
6-12, Hershey
6-13, Cleveland
7-13, Sioux City
7-14, Cedar Falls
9-14, Detroit

ANd man what a ride it was!! I was too young or didnt have enough money before this tour except for the Dance (5 shows), so believe me, after having listened to them for

almost 30 years, I wasnt gonna miss this one.

BTFLCHLD · #11 06-28-2005, 03:49 PM

hi david...

DavidMn · #12 06-28-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

hi david...

HEy!!! You're still alive!!!. Remember that day when I was driving to the show in Omaha and I called u? AHH the Memories....

BTFLCHLD · #13 06-28-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

HEy!!! You're still alive!!!. Remember that day when I was driving to the show in Omaha and I called u? AHH the Memories....

yes

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how's the crew?

chiliD · #14 06-28-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

I'll tell you all my dirty little secret. The only way I was able to afford to go to all the shows I went to was that fact that at about 28 of the shows I was in the cheapest seats.

Still...the price of ONE "cheap seat" in 2003/04 you could get FOUR floor seats within the first 10 rows in 1979...and those were "an outrageous price" compared to shows in 1974-77.

DavidMn · #15 06-28-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

Still...the price of ONE "cheap seat" in 2003/04 you could get FOUR floor seats within the first 10 rows in 1979...and those were "an outrageous price" compared to shows in 1974-77.

unfortunately, i was only 8 in 1979