How Many Will See or Not See Stevie Live in 2011?

[Musicman408]

I would say yes, I'll be there!

[RockAlot]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

There is no fan contract that stipulates that you must see Stevie live. And there is no fan contract that dictates you must like every single thing she does. Personally, I'm a fan of Stevie in her height. Pre Klonopin Stevie. That's Stevie I fell in love with, and that's what defines who Stevie is to me. That's not to say she doesn't still write fantastic songs, or she doesn't still pull on the occasional stellar concert. I've seen Stevie quite a few times this past decade, so I can't be accused of dismissing her altogether. The thing that turns me off most is her lethargy and indifference. I can understand she's losing her range, and she's getting older. But the indifference of her performances this past decade is the silver bullet that has me upset. She's much happier and more interactive solo, but especially in the Mac, she's like a Steviebot. Another reason I haven't seen Stevie since she toured with Tom Petty is she's had no new material to support. I can only hear Rhiannon, Edge, and Dreams so many times. I'll be infinitely more inclined to see her once she's got some new songs to play.

Now this statement is sad yet ture, lets do the Steviebot everybody!! But she still had her moments on this last tour, Storms for example.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by tilthefirefades

Heck, I've never seen her and I love almost every thing about her. But I've never had extra money, and I won't go into premature debt just to see her if I can sit at home and watch the Soundstage dvd.

Agreed. If Stevie's concert prices were anywhere near the affordable range, I probably would have seen her every time she was in my vicinity this past decade. I nearly have anyway... but she didn't come to the Carolinas in '07 or '08, and I couldn't budget the gas to drive to Atlanta or DC on top of the already steep ticket prices just to hear her squawk out Rhiannon and Edge of 17. And I just couldn't justify paying $150 last year solely to hear Storms.

Who knows... I'm hoping as Stevie gets older she'll start doing more intimate venues and stop caring about focusing on the hits at the expense of her beautiful catalogue of album/unreleased tracks. That'd put me in the ticket line for sure!

[Edgeof27]

Originally Posted by Edgeof27

Anyone on here, (The ledge), who says thay wont go see Stevie beacause her voice is done, should probably find another web-page to hang around on 24/7.

Stevie is Stevie, her live solo show is brilliant, very few people in the crowd complain about the overall presentation, most people state that they are blown away by how good she is, (okay I am para-phrasing here), I have not heard a complaint at any of her shows,

For Fans on here to say they would not go see her 'Live" given the chance, strikes me as wierd,

I know everyone is entitled to their opinion, but why be negative about Stevie,

okay its freedom of speech, etc, but really, why complain, just don't go.

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

There is no fan contract that stipulates that you must see Stevie live. And there is no fan contract that dictates you must like every single thing she does. Personally, I'm a fan of Stevie in her height. Pre Klonopin Stevie. That's Stevie I fell in love with, and that's what defines who Stevie is to me. That's not to say she doesn't still write fantastic songs, or she doesn't still pull on the occasional stellar concert. I've seen Stevie quite a few times this past decade, so I can't be accused of dismissing her altogether. The thing that turns me off most is her lethargy and indifference. I can understand she's losing her range, and she's getting older. But the indifference of her performances this past decade is the silver bullet that has me upset. She's much happier and more interactive solo, but especially in the Mac, she's like a Steviebot. Another reason I haven't seen Stevie since she toured with Tom Petty is she's had no new material to support. I can only hear Rhiannon, Edge, and Dreams so many times. I'll be infinitely more inclined to see her once she's got some new songs to play.

........ sounds like its time for you to move on and find something more productive to do with your time rather than berate Stevie 24/7 ........

[RockAlot]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Agreed. If Stevie's concert prices were anywhere near the affordable range, I probably would have seen her every time she was in my vicinity this past decade. I nearly have anyway... but she didn't come to the Carolinas in '07 or '08, and I couldn't budget the gas to drive to Atlanta or DC on top of the already steep ticket prices just to hear her squawk out Rhiannon and Edge of 17. And I just couldn't justify paying $150 last year solely to hear Storms.

Who knows... I'm hoping as Stevie gets older she'll start doing more intimate venues and stop caring about focusing on the hits at the expense of her beautiful catalogue of album/unreleased tracks. That'd put me in the ticket line for sure!

"Duck & Cover" dude

Now the ticket pricing on these last couple tours have been a bit on the high side.
I had a vase full of coin I was collecting and thought, theres my concert money, it was close to $300.00 in coins!

[Edgeof27]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Agreed. If Stevie's concert prices were anywhere near the affordable range, I probably would have seen her every time she was in my vicinity this past decade. I nearly have anyway... but she didn't come to the Carolinas in '07 or '08, and I couldn't budget the gas to drive to Atlanta or DC on top of the already steep ticket prices just to hear her squawk out Rhiannon and Edge of 17. And I just couldn't justify paying $150 last year solely to hear Storms.

Who knows... I'm hoping as Stevie gets older she'll start doing more intimate venues and stop caring about focusing on the hits at the expense of her beautiful catalogue of album/unreleased tracks. That'd put me in the ticket line for sure!

Originally Posted by RockAlot;920804[B

]"Duck & Cover" dude[/B]

Now the ticket pricing on these last couple tours have been a bit on the high side.
I had a vase full of coin I was collecting and thought, theres my concert money, it was close to $300.00 in coins!

for your listening, &, viewing pleasure, (sorry about the singers voice),



"Peace, &, Love, Dude"

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Edgeof27

........ sounds like its time for you to move on and find something more productive to do with your time rather than berate Stevie 24/7 ........

I don't berate Stevie 24/7... I'm very fair with my critiques of her albums and performances. And critiquing isn't a negative term... it basically means summarizing/recounting. Half the time I'm just being a smartass anyway. I adore Fleetwood Mac and Stevie or I wouldn't be here. But that doesn't mean I have to worship at the fount of Stevie's every bowel movement, either. Don't take life so seriously my friend!

[Edgeof27]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I don't berate Stevie 24/7... I'm very fair with my critiques of her albums and performances. And critiquing isn't a negative term... it basically means summarizing/recounting. Half the time I'm just being a smartass anyway. I adore Fleetwood Mac and Stevie or I wouldn't be here. But that doesn't mean I have to worship at the fount of Stevie's every bowel movement, either. Don't take life so seriously my friend!

Oh, so you were just being a smartass, well that's okay then, sorry I thought you were being for real, my mistake,

I guess I will take just your fair advice and not take life so seriously,

but then again you have to keep your Post/Rate up don't you, (5.10/day), seriously,

THE END.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Edgeof27

Oh, so you were just being a smartass, well that's okay then, sorry I thought you were being for real, my mistake,

I guess I will take just your fair advice and not take life so seriously,

but then again you have to keep you Post/Rate up don't you, (5.10/day), seriously,

THE END.

Ehh, I'm not to worried about my post count. I have less than 2,000 after being here for 10 years. There are people who have nearly 30,000 posts who have been here for half that time. Since I bother you so badly and you're highly concerned with my posting frequency, feel free to continue this via PM so we can keep this thread on track .

Oh, and by the way... my posting average is 0.56 per day... not 5.10. Not sure where you got that figure from.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Edgeof27

for your listening, &, viewing pleasure, (sorry about the singers voice),



"Peace, &, Love, Dude"

Thanks for sharing... there's no denying that's an absolutely gorgeous performance of Storms . Probably the best I've heard, in fact! Stevie had excellent control of her voice, and sang it softly and beautifully. None of the pitchiness and over projecting she's wrestled with this past decade.

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Ehh, I'm not to worried about my post count. I have less than 2,000 after being here for 10 years.
Oh, and by the way... my posting average is 0.56 per day... not 5.10. Not sure where you got that figure from.

Maybe he's jealous of all the attention you get from us admiring Ledgies.

[Edgeof27]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Thanks for sharing... there's no denying that's an absolutely gorgeous performance of Storms . Probably the best I've heard, in fact! Stevie had excellent control of her voice, and sang it softly and beautifully. None of the pitchiness and over projecting she's wrestled with this past decade.

Originally Posted by vivfox

Maybe he's jealous of all the attention you get from us admiring Ledgies.

Sorry, got you two mixed up,

Viv's got the 5.10, (way to go Viv), &,

yeah I am so jealous of you both, seriously,

..... "to be continued" .....

[Dodfather]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Who knows... I might just be up for a big ole Stevie roadtrip to Dallas or Houston, too! The thought of being able to listen to her music with somebody and chatter about all things chiffon is probably more exciting to me than anything!

Can I come too?! Ok, so I'm in the UK but I'll make it work somehow... it sounds like too much fun to miss! louie - we could throw some random 80s pop culture chat in on the road too...

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Agreed. If Stevie's concert prices were anywhere near the affordable range, I probably would have seen her every time she was in my vicinity this past decade. I nearly have anyway... but she didn't come to the Carolinas in '07 or '08, and I couldn't budget the gas to drive to Atlanta or DC on top of the already steep ticket prices just to hear her squawk out Rhiannon and Edge of 17. And I just couldn't justify paying $150 last year solely to hear Storms.

Who knows... I'm hoping as Stevie gets older she'll start doing more intimate venues and stop caring about focusing on the hits at the expense of her beautiful catalogue of album/unreleased tracks. That'd put me in the ticket line for sure!

Yes, tickets have been expensive, but you're talking about the best seats in the house. The fact is that every Fleetwood Mac show and every Stevie solo show has had "cheap" seats - $25 - $50. Granted, these were for the worst seats, but you can't say that the prices to go see a concert were prohibitively expensive across the board. Unlike in the olden days, today you pretty much pay for what you get; promoters have wisened up to the ticket pricing game. Sure, it sucks to pay through the nose for a good seat. But at least then it means that it is easier to nab/buy a good seat. If all seats, including the front rows, were $30, the entire arena would sell out in 15 minutes. I'd rather pay more for a good seat than not have any chance of even getting in at all.

[KarmaContestant]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

...And I just couldn't justify paying $150 last year solely to hear Storms.

Who knows... I'm hoping as Stevie gets older she'll start doing more intimate venues and stop caring about focusing on the hits at the expense of her beautiful catalogue of album/unreleased tracks. That'd put me in the ticket line for sure!

Agreed 100%.

In addition, it's not even about the ticket prices for me - it's about the value earned. I just don't personally feel like there is any value to be gained - for me personally - in seeing her again only to have her play the same songs and covers she's played over and over.

I understand that there will always be the hits at Stevie shows - but she could limit herself to a couple of the standard hits and the rest could be new or never-before performed songs or rarely performed HITS. Good grief, it wouldn't kill her to sing Rooms on Fire or Talk To Me or After The Glitter Fades or Kind of Woman or I Miss You or No Spoken Word or god forbid something unreleased like My Love Is Never Lost - there are SO MANY songs for her to choose from that would be amazing and totally worth the $150 bucks. Rhiannon, Dreams, Rock & Roll and Stand Back just aren't on that list for me anymore.

In the end, I love that Stevie is still performing and making music. I'll buy the new album and play it to death every waking minute of the day for months and endure the taunting of my friends, but I will not see her live again while she strains to shout the same tired songs over Waddy's overly loud and amped up guitar.

To those who are excited - by all means, I hope the shows thrill you - I know the feeling, and it's wonderful! However, it's also ok that some of us just don't get those goosbumps anymore when the droning beats of Stand Back or Dreams start up and sound exactly like the last 9 times you've heard them.