Cologne TODAY

[FuzzyPlum]

Mind you, I'd feel bored to death as well if I had to sing the same handful of old songs night after night for a massive tour....she wouldn't be half as bored and miserable if they were more adventurous.

[wheart]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

Mind you, I'd feel bored to death as well if I had to sing the same handful of old songs night after night for a massive tour....she wouldn't be half as bored and miserable if they were more adventurous.

yeah let's cut Stevie a break. Unlike 2009 where she was consistently acting bored/disinterested on stage, she has been quite engaged and giving solid performances (some better than others) since the start of the tour. Maybe she was just having a bad night. Everyone is entitled to that once in a while.

[missundercover]

So, here I am to share my thoughts on the Cologne concert:

It was the first time for me seeing all five members on stage and my fifth FM concert overall. I love that Christine rejoined the band - it definitely added to the 'cycle' and also to the setlist. I mean - I did miss Stand Back and Sara, but the additional Christine songs made up for it.

I agree with everyone else about the security: very tight this time. Luckily I did have my front row seat and the band security guy (Gervais?) recognized me this time (we didn't speak before) and introduced himself to me. Nice, although I wasn't very chatty, because I was kinda excited that the show was about to start.
When the light went out I went to stand between Stevie and Lindsey's mic. In hindsight maybe not the best spot. I do love watching these two, but I had a hard time seeing Christine (during Songbird I only saw the piano. ).

I didn't notice sound problems, but honestly? Standing in front always makes for a bad sound experience, so I didn't give it much thought.

Regarding the interactions with the crowd: same as always. Lindsey does way more, but I can't say that Stevie did less than at the other concerts (she did look a few times and also signed something for someone). I must say that I missed the playfulness between Stevie and Lindsey though. My last concert before this one was Stuttgart in 2013 and that was a highlight. Maybe there really is some strain at the moment. Who knows why? Maybe the album? Be as it may: I'm happy I got to see them again and I really hope it wasn't the last time.

Landslide was dedicated to relatives of Stevie from Cologne. She said she was/is trying to find them, but hasn't so far. Also to the Cologne cathedral.

Here are some of my favorite shots (no filter - the stage light messes with my iPhone camera):

















And some more here:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/11599049@N08/X5LW7m


To all of you who will go to the upcoming concerts: enjoy! I did.

[Richard B]

I like those photos! When the band gets washed out in the photos, especially in their faces, they look so young.
I have to admit, I still love to look at her shoes. It seems her shoes are custom built with the front part being so high to the heel that it looks like her feet are not at a severe (and painful) angle, but more flat, like she was wearing a 2" heel. I could be way off on that as I don't wear ladies shoes.

[AncientQueen]

Seems like the Cologne Fans were pretty lucky after all, I just read that tonight they didn't play Silver Springs and Songbird. That does not sound good.

[Matthew]

Oh, really? Well, than we are lucky...

Maybe I would be so hard to Stevie. Maybe she really have some problems with her back, knees or whatever, and doing this would be for me boring too... always the same...
who in this age can do that?
Christine had a 15 years vacation... so that´s something else

[elle]

some pics of LB in Cologne shared from http://www.contactmusic.com/lindsey-...-hotel_4768626 -

#lindseybuckingham #fleetwoodmac #koln @contactmusic pic.twitter.com/zzzZt5sj91

— elle (@ellellew) June 7, 2015

(larger versions here http://thingsthatmademewonder.tumblr...leetwood#notes)

[jwd]

Originally Posted by elle

some pics of LB in Cologne shared from http://www.contactmusic.com/lindsey-...-hotel_4768626 -

#lindseybuckingham #fleetwoodmac #koln @contactmusic pic.twitter.com/zzzZt5sj91

— elle (@ellellew) June 7, 2015

(larger versions here http://thingsthatmademewonder.tumblr...leetwood#notes)

I'd like to know what his body fat percentage is. The old guy is in shape!