Solo Lindsey Live: yay/nay/meh?

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It's over 15 but I haven't lost count. To be precise: 16. I keep a little concert diary, and I've written them all down.

September 15, 2003: Chicago Soundstage (At the time, I thought this would be the only Lindsey Buckingham show I would ever see. Hard to believe this was over 10 years ago...)

Under the Skin Tour - his first tour since OOTC. LB fans were stoked beyond belief, and I was no exception.
October 21, 2006: Cincinnati, OH at the Taft Theater
October 22, 2006: Detroit, MI at the Emerald Theater
October 24, 2006: Chicago, IL at the Park West
October 25, 2006: Chicago, IL at the Park West
June 1, 2007: Santa Rosa, CA at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
June 30, 2007: Milwaukee, WI at Summerfest

Gift of Screws Tour
October 2, 2008: Chicago, IL at the House of Blues
October 4, 2008: Milwaukee, WI at the Pabst Theatre
October 5, 2008: Indianapolis, IN at the Egyptian Theatre

Seeds We Sow Tour
Sept. 18, 2011: Chicago, IL at the Vic Theatre
October 7, 2011: Atlanta, GA at the Symphony Hall

One-Man Show Tour
July 26, 2012: Birmingham, AL at the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
July 27, 2012: Franklin, TN at the Franklin Theatre
July 28, 2012: Atlanta, GA at the Center Stage Theater
August 18, 2012: New Orleans, LA at One-Eyed Jack’s

Why? First off, I believe he is, bar none, the most talented guitarist alive today. I love to watch his fingers fly; I love how intense he is. I love how he engages the audience.

Shackin' Up accurately identifies some things he could do better, but regardless of the flaws, Lindsey will always be worth it to me. However, general admission shows are the way to go if you're seeing Lindsey. The sit down shows don't hold a candle to the experience of being at the stage.