St.Paul, MN 3/3 *spoilers*

[MacMan]

Any setlist moles at tonights show?

[bucklind17]

Originally Posted by MacMan

Any setlist moles at tonights show?

I am hoping so, although I'm seriously doubting the chance of any changes.

[wheart]

Originally Posted by bucklind17

I am hoping so, although I'm seriously doubting the chance of any changes.

No? I was expecting at least some change, possible running order. I wonder if Storms survived its maiden voyage.

[Beachwood Mac]

well it's not much but here is a small clip of "Say You Love Me" from tonight.

http://mclaughlinfamily-fun.blogspot...twood-mac.html

[Lori40]

I just got back from the concert, and FM did not disappoint! There wasn't an empty seat in the venue, and the crowd was into them from the beginning. The set list was exactly the same as opening night. Storms seemed to be well received from what I could tell. Everyone was quiet and attentive. I must admit that Stevie sincerely seemed to be enjoying herself tonight. She was moving around, clapping, dancing, even twirling a little. Lindsey was his usual awesome self. Oh Well and ISA were the highlights of the night for me. There was still little interaction between Lindsey and Stevie other than when they walked on stage. They held hands both times they took the stage, in the beginning and for the encore, and the second time they walked on stage, Lindsey kissed Stevie's hand before he let go. Otherwise, I don't think they even looked at each other much while they were performing. Mick was a mad man on World Turning. He did not wear his drum vest, he just beat the hell out of his kit. John was John, quietly playing in the corner. All in all, I would say that FM is still worth the price of their expensive tickets.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Beachwood Mac

well it's not much but here is a small clip of "Say You Love Me" from tonight.

http://mclaughlinfamily-fun.blogspot...twood-mac.html

Honestly, that chorus gives me chills. Or "gooseflesh" as Christine would say. Thanks for that. Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Lori40

I just got back from the concert, and FM did not disappoint! There wasn't an empty seat in the venue, and the crowd was into them from the beginning. The set list was exactly the same as opening night. Storms seemed to be well received from what I could tell. Everyone was quiet and attentive. I must admit that Stevie sincerely seemed to be enjoying herself tonight. She was moving around, clapping, dancing, even twirling a little. Lindsey was his usual awesome self. Oh Well and ISA were the highlights of the night for me. There was still little interaction between Lindsey and Stevie other than when they walked on stage. They held hands both times they took the stage, in the beginning and for the encore, and the second time they walked on stage, Lindsey kissed Stevie's hand before he let go. Otherwise, I don't think they even looked at each other much while they were performing. Mick was a mad man on World Turning. He did not wear his drum vest, he just beat the hell out of his kit. John was John, quietly playing in the corner. All in all, I would say that FM is still worth the price of their expensive tickets.

Oh, thanks so much. We've been waiting for a report. I'm glad to hear that the venue was packed. They didn't hold hands when they came out for the encore Sunday, so doing it both at the beginning and the end of the concert shows real progress I think.

Michele

[MacMan]

12,000 in attendance... Not bad!

twincities.com

Throughout Fleetwood Mac's long and stormy history, Lindsey Buckingham has traditionally filled the role of the reluctant one. Tours and recording sessions, particularly since the classic lineup's mid-'90s reunion, have taken place at his whim, and he's a guy who has grown more and more fond of the word "no" when it comes to all things Fleetwood Mac.

So why, then, was Buckingham the only one who looked like he was having any fun Tuesday night when Fleetwood Mac played the Xcel Energy Center? Throughout the 135-minute show, Buckingham performed like a man possessed, barking out his lyrics, sprinting across the stage and shredding his six-string with an energy unseen from the guy in decades. At the end of his solo tear through the overheated 1987 hit "Big Love," he even hugged his guitar and took a deep bow.

The problem, though, is that there are three other members of Fleetwood Mac. Goofball drummer Mick Fleetwood has long since toned down his behind-the-kit antics — save for a manic solo during the encore — while bassist John McVie spent most of the night lurking in the shadows.

That left only Stevie Nicks to stand up to Buckingham. And, well, she mostly stood back. Without longtime foil/rival Christine McVie on hand — she left the group a decade ago — Nicks mostly allowed herself to get swallowed up by Buckingham's often hammy antics. (Seriously, it was a crime how he stepped all over her during "Never Going Back Again.")

And while Nicks remains bewitchingly foxy at 60, her voice tended to drift, particularly during disappointing runs through "Gypsy" and "Dreams." Thankfully, she eventually rediscovered her inner shawl, giving "Gold Dust Woman" a much-needed boost. Even better was "Landslide," a song she wrote more than 35 years ago that takes on deeper significance each time she coos, "I'm getting older, too."

With no new album in stores, the band is billing this tour as a greatest-hits outing. And they weren't kidding, with nearly half the songs coming from their two most enduring albums, their 1975 self-titled breakthrough and 1977's bazillion-selling "Rumours."

From there, they threw in a solo hit each from Buckingham ("Go Insane") and Nicks ("Stand Back") alongside a few classic album cuts (including the rarely performed "Tusk"-era track "Storms") to come up with an evening of songs familiar to pretty much anyone over the age of 40. And the crowd of about 12,000 consisted almost entirely of folks of that demographic, many of whom left the gig energized by Buckingham's endless enthusiasm.

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by MacMan

12,000 in attendance... Not bad!

Even if only 3/4ths of the attendees paid?

[Beachwood Mac]

Here is another review...

By JON BREAM, Star Tribune

Soap operas are addictive, aren’t they? Eventually we come back for a peek even if the cast of a long-running soap has changed, because the story lines remain the same.

That’s true of rock’s longest-running soap opera, Fleetwood Mac. The romantic tension between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, lead singers for about 34 years, never goes away, even though these high school sweethearts broke up in the 1970s. They walked onstage Tuesday at the Xcel Energy Center hand in hand — in the darkness.

Then for the next 2¼ hours, they put on one of those rare shows in which it was about the individuals of the band rather than the sum of the parts. Even though the 42-year-old band has had more different lead guitarists than Spinal Tap had drummers, Fleetwood Mac has always been about being greater than the sum of its parts. That was certainly true when Buckingham Nicks, a former duo, joined in the mid-’70s, sharing vocals and writing duties with keyboardist Christine McVie (who retired in 1998).
While the rhythm section of drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie was rock solid all night, the rest of Tuesday’s concert felt like the Stevie Nicks Show or the Lindsey Buckingham Show. Not that it was a competition.

Buckingham was terrific all night, reminding the 12,000 concert-goers just what a monster talent he is. As for Nicks, her husky, nasal voice was not in top form, though she probably could have won a Stevie Nicks sound-alike contest. At 60, she can still shake a mean tambourine, strut in platform boots and rock layers and layers of gauzy fabrics and shawls. But she didn’t do any of her famous witchy/dervish dancing in circles. More important, her vocalizing was not particularly passionate, save for the end of “Rhiannon,” “Sara” and “Storms,” a seldom-performed tune that she said was too emotionally dark live. However, she was focused, emotive and mesmerizing on this gem.

Eighteen of the 23 songs came from the band’s 1970s blockbusters “Fleetwood Mac,” “Rumours” and “Tusk.” Buckingham and Nicks did a couple solo hits and the band dusted off 1969’s “Oh Well,” a wonderful workout for Buckingham’s tortured guitar. All night long, the 59-year-old played aggressively and expressively. Same could be said of his singing; he seemed as amped as a punk-rocker half his age. The Lindsey Buckingham Show indeed.

From time to time, he exchanged glances with Nicks, especially when they harmonized on hits. Not that they seemed cold, indifferent or even angry. For the encore, they came out smiling, hand in hand. Buckingham kissed her hand and walked away to wail again on his guitar.

[Nico]

So is this distance thing that SnL have going on their way of "healing the wounds?" Sounds a little cold, but maybe it's simply the fact that they don't want to project that image of two love-torn ex's out of respect for LB's wife and kids. I'm sure they really are getting along well, but they've sort of reached a maturity level in their relationship and maybe, mutually, decided they don't want to go there any more.

I'm really excited about the tour. I think no matter what, SnL up on stage together is just awesomeness and many people who are such huge followers of the band and it's history should feel special if they do get to see them, just because at their ages and with all that has happened, it's wonderful that they can still muster up the stamina to go out there and do it.

There will be bad reviews, but I think the most important thing is how you feel about the show. So far, with some exceptions, it seems people are really loving it.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Beachwood Mac

“Storms,” a seldom-performed tune that she said was too emotionally dark live.

Oh I hadn't heard that. That's interesting.

Michele

[Lori40]

Originally Posted by MacMan

12,000 in attendance... Not bad!

twincities.com


Throughout the 135-minute show, Buckingham performed like a man possessed, barking out his lyrics, sprinting across the stage and shredding his six-string with an energy unseen from the guy in decades.


Appearantly this critic hasn't been to any of Lindsey's solo shows in the past few years.


The problem, though, is that there are three other members of Fleetwood Mac. Goofball drummer Mick Fleetwood has long since toned down his behind-the-kit antics — save for a manic solo during the encore — while bassist John McVie spent most of the night lurking in the shadows.

I can't argue this observation.


That left only Stevie Nicks to stand up to Buckingham. And, well, she mostly stood back. Without longtime foil/rival Christine McVie on hand — she left the group a decade ago — Nicks mostly allowed herself to get swallowed up by Buckingham's often hammy antics. (Seriously, it was a crime how he stepped all over her during "Never Going Back Again.")


Seriously, I have no idea what he is talking about here.


And while Nicks remains bewitchingly foxy at 60, her voice tended to drift, particularly during disappointing runs through "Gypsy" and "Dreams." Thankfully, she eventually rediscovered her inner shawl, giving "Gold Dust Woman" a much-needed boost. Even better was "Landslide," a song she wrote more than 35 years ago that takes on deeper significance each time she coos, "I'm getting older, too."


I thought that Stevie did a great job on Gypsy and Dreams. There was only one song where I noticed that she was off a little, but it was later in the concert.

With no new album in stores, the band is billing this tour as a greatest-hits outing. And they weren't kidding, with nearly half the songs coming from their two most enduring albums, their 1975 self-titled breakthrough and 1977's bazillion-selling "Rumours."

From there, they threw in a solo hit each from Buckingham ("Go Insane") and Nicks ("Stand Back") alongside a few classic album cuts (including the rarely performed "Tusk"-era track "Storms") to come up with an evening of songs familiar to pretty much anyone over the age of 40. And the crowd of about 12,000 consisted almost entirely of folks of that demographic, many of whom left the gig energized by Buckingham's endless enthusiasm.

I finally agree with something this guy had to say about tonight's show.

[michelej1]

FLEETWOOD MAC MIXING HITS AND RARITIES ON THE ROAD

From the KSHE 95 radio station site: http://www.kshe95.com/musicnews/story.aspx?ID=1067952
3/3/2009

Fleetwood Mac are back on the road and if Sunday night's (March 1st) opening show is any indication -- they've still got a few tricks up their sleeves. The band surprised fans by opening with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks singing "Monday Morning" -- from the band's 1975 self-titled debut album -- which has been absent from the band's setlists for most of the past decade.

Other highlights included a pair of Tusk rarities "I Know I'm Not Wrong" and "Storms," along with band standards "Dreams," "Gypsy," "Rhiannon," "Sara," "Never Going Back Again," "The Chain," "Gold Dust Woman," "Big Love," "Landslide," and others. The show also featured the band tackling Buckingham's solo hit "Go Insane" and Nicks' "Stand Back." A definite highlight was Buckingham and Nicks trading verses on departed member Christine's McVie's "Say You Love Me."

Nicks says that with Christine McVie's departure and only she and Buckingham sharing the spotlight, it almost feels like they're back in their pre-fame days as the duo Buckingham Nicks: "Now it is starting to become to me like before we joined Fleetwood Mac when it was just me and Lindsey, and there wasn't another girl. And that went on for seven or eight years. So I've kind of gone back into that frame of mind now because Chris has been gone for so long."

Fleetwood Mac perform tonight (March 3rd) in Saint Paul, Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center.

[D.W-Suite]

Originally Posted by Beachwood Mac

The Lindsey Buckingham Show indeed.

Well, that's just made my day