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Buckingham/McVie. Blue Hills Bank Pavilion. June 28, 2017.
by James Nadeau
EDGE Media Network Contributor
Monday Jul 3, 2017

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie

Two members of the great band Fleetwood Mac hit the road this summer, touring behind their new album, titled appropriately enough "Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie." The music is about what you'd expect from them. Lindsey brings his virtuosic guitar playing and Christine adds her smoky alto to songs that sound vaguely familiar yet aren't quite Fleetwood Mac-esque. It is clear both from the album and the live performance that the two artists mesh very well.

It was a lovely evening of a walk down memory lane (of course they played Mac songs) and a look to the future. Both made mention of an upcoming Fleetwood Mac tour next year so this was a nice hold over until the whole band is back on the stage. And after taking a 16-year break from the band McVie's return to the stage for their last tour (and on the songs performed this night) it was evident just how large a role she has played in much of their music.

The new work was bookended by Fleetwood Mac songs, with the exception of a couple of Lindsey's solo songs, "Trouble" and "Shut Us Down." The first was slowed down a bit and was a nice way to introduce the concert. It was also just Lindsey and Christine alone on stage for the first bit as well, both of them clearly enjoying themselves (which is amusing considering how much strife has occurred in their band over the years).

It was a little strange that they played Lindsey's solo work but not Christine's. She has a bunch of great songs from her solo albums that were sadly not included. No "Got a Hold On Me?" That song is much better than a couple of the new ones. Not that they aren't good but jeez, slip one in for us. It was also noticeable during "Little Lies" (a wonderful song for McVie to sing) just how much presence Stevie Nicks has because the song was a little wonky without her harmonies. "Tusk" was fantastic to hear and very entertaining as Christine took up the accordion.

Overall, it was a nice evening that was sadly not full. I'm wondering how well marketed this tour is because it should have been a full house. It is early on in the tour so I hope they gain some momentum. While Stevie Nicks certainly garners the most attention for her solo work, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are a duo not to be missed.

For more on Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie, including upcoming tour dates, visit their website.