Vancouver, B.C. and Shelton, WA

[Lindsfan]

Two nights in a row...I've died and gone to heaven

Vancouver ROCKS!!! 10/22/11:

Lindsey looked right at me several times...best was at "with you on my mind" during Stars are Crazy. Surreal when he does that!

Canned speeches were modified quite a bit. Changed it up - same idea but definitely different wording. He seemed really relaxed and more impromptu.

Before band intros he bonked his face on the mic. Very cute. The intros were hilarious. Brett said "along with the Cuban, the Englishman and myself"... somethingsomething, Lindsey Buckingham!" Lindsey and Brett talked about Brett's shirts and that he had a lot of them - that he was a snappy dresser. They were all kinda giggly - almost giddy. Then as Lindsey turned away from audience he kinda lost his balance or tripped on the cords and landed on his butt, almost doing a backward somersault!! I saw his whole back!! he kinda rolled backward onto his shoulders, legs in the air, and his shirt fell down...he has a nice back - really, he does He finished the fall gracefully though and then ended up in a Indian style sitting position, and then sorta joking like he was going to start the song from there. But then he got up swiftly and easily and launched right into Treason.

Afterward when they all stood together they were kinda pretending to be tripping Lindsey - sorta horse playing. Really cute - I swear they all got high before the encore ( if they weren't already ). GYOW had an extended ending I hadn't heard before!!!! First, after shark walk and tapping on Wally's cymbals he tusked with Neale then went over playfully toward Brett and then really instead of the usual ending, they kinda kept banging the last note. COOL.

Not a lot of standing ( definitely some, though ), I think due to theatre/venue set up seemed more like a sit and listen place. The theatre was gorgeous...really impressive. Even though they didn't stand a lot, the crowd was VERY energetic, LOUD and appreciative. Lots of love!! Lindsey was really relaxed and smiled a LOT. Joked around a lot and joked more than usual. Also during a few songs he looked to the heavens as he does sometimes, but more I think tonight. Seemed more emotional on some of the songs - even more than usual.

During opening acoustic set ( Big Love ), when shaking his hands out he gave them an extra shake that got a cute laugh from crowd. Lindsey laughed at the laugh and then did another VERY exaggerated shake of his right hand sort of stage left to right across the audience. Funny and kinda goofy. He has the sweetest way about him.

I, too, was blinded a LOT by the lights. I was looking directly into them! His guitars are very shiny also I shoulda wore shades!!

Overall just really in a groove and good feeling all around. Beautiful venue. Security nice. Only downfall was the orchestra pit separating him from us

All the new songs were very well received!! Audince clearly enjoyed them!!

Also,
-Go Insane was ridiculously good. He was MAJOR intense on finale, violently stomping his right foot to the beat. COOL!
- SHN really fun.
- Turn It On sounded better than at Saban. Way better.
- IOOT is still DA BOMB live. Just electrifying...
- TTWTLG !!! <333 the solo just soars and makes me stupid happy

Lindsey's voice is very strong!! He looked freakin' great. Photos and videos here, and on Youtube and all just don't even come close to how great he looks and sounds in real life.

Hell yeah!!!! AWESOME CONCERT!!

Oh, couple more things. When we got to stage door there was already a bus in front of venue...I guess it was equipment and crew. We went to the back and there were people there waiting. after a bit, we saw a big, dark bus go by towards the front - FRONT!...so just like at Saban we went sprinting around the building to the other side, all of us. The bus was about to parallell park, but a tree branch was hanging out to far, and I guess they didn't want to scratch the pretty bus, so one of the crew from the venue jumped into the tree and pulled/jumped onto that branch - pulling it down with one crack...a good size branch too! And, sooo...they parked. Wally was first out after LB's manager guy ( white hair ). I almost didn't recognize him he was so skinny!! But I said hi, and he smiled and went in. Then LB came out and didn't even look up. Just sped inside. I think if he had made eye contact he would have felt committed, and he seemed in a hurry...so nothing : (

Neale and Brett came out next and were sweet and social with everyone, so it was all good.

Then, after the show there was a HUGE group out front by the bus waiting. On one side it was so funny, we had what looked like a receiving line at a wedding reception! Just single file in a big arc from the door to the bus ( bigger group opposite of us, and some behind us too. ) Well, Lindsey came out and blew past us again, but he did kinda follow the path of the arc and smiled at least, sort of acting silly...but didn't stop. We were all applauding of course.

And that was it. No stopping to meet the fans, but the concert, was so, SO GOOD! When he asked if we wanted one more, someone yelled two more! Then I said, three! Someone else yelled just start over, which made him do a double take, and he said "start over?!!" It was funny.

Seeds We Sow, btw, was stunning. The tatatas were so emotional, kinda lower register. And I don't think it's 'cause they've grown on me, since I usually skip that song - but they sounded so right last night...would not have been the same without them!! Go figure. I don't skip that one anymore!

Shelton, WA. 10/23/11:

I wasn't expecting as much from the casino crowd, but still was happy to be going there. It's kinda out of town quite a ways, and I figured it would be mostly casino drop-ins. My sister in law, after going to Vancouver with me, is now a convert. About half way through that concert, she asked me, "you have two extra seats for tomorrow???" I did, so she went again! She was totally impressed and loves his lyrics and everything...just blown away.

OK so...Shelton. WOW.You could tell IMMEDIATELY that the rocker crowd was in the house. Leather jackets everywhere It was full, and wild. And then Lindsey walked out in the shadows, and I was like, that's him!! People weren't sure at first 'cause it was dark, and he wasn't wearing his jacket!!! He looked great!!! His hair was perfection tonight, and he looked really fine in the t-shirt and jeans. The crowd was exuberant and really giving great feedback after every song. He had to feel loved.

Somewhere around POI a girl went up front and was then shooed away by guards. After the song, Lindsey called the guard over in front of everyone. He got down and told them something...clearly that he was just fine with fans being up there! SHN followed, and a few people started going up. I was there with my SIL and another friend, so we all sprinted up, and it was like kids at the opening of a brand new candy store!! Men, women, old and young were like sardines up there. All the girls around me we were dancing together and swooning together lol! God I was right at his feet for So Afraid, and GYOW, and eveything actually from TUSK on!!! I was hopping and dancing to TTWTLG - my favorite!!!

This is not my video, but was shot right over my head:



OK, so I told you he made that eye contact in Vancouver during Stars Are Crazy, but when I was up front in Shelton he walked slowly towards us ( me ) while playing the guitar, and was absolutely staring me down. I tried not to look away, but he just has such a presence, and his eyes...god! He did this a couple times!!!!! VERY intense!!

He has a nice leg, and it's unreal how he just lets you grab and hang on while he just jams away. I held his leg and then his boot, and then his leg again, during So Afraid, and then played his guitar of course, on GYOW. Just strummed away happily. I touched the back of his guitar too! That crowd was literally jumping and going nuts.

The security tried to make us sit back down after GYOW, but nobody was listening. I told the two guards next to me they should just give in, and join us! They laughed and pretty much agreed.

So then, during TIO I could see him looking down for the words, which I completely understand as they are quite a mouthful. It wasn't obvious to everyone though, and they really do a nice job on it..

Seeds We Sow...people were singing along like an anthem. Singing the whole thing, and especially on the tatatas in a mesmerizing sort of way...really into it...really digging it. I don't remember how he worded it, but he said at the beginning of SWS that he should dedicate it ( not dedicate, but...kind of apply it to ) to the security forces handling of protesters...something, but it was clear what he meant.

It was almost sensory overload that close. Didn't know whether to look at his guitar and hands, his face, his eyes, or just all of him...I couldn't believe I was really that close and could touch him - a lot.

I just love him

I'll post some photos soon.