Columbus: A wardrobe change

[Musicman408]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

I'm sure she's over the worst of that. It is a long process, though. I think Stevie must have some minor health issues that sometimes affect her performances. Almost everyone I know at her age is either on chlosterol, arthritis or high blood pressure medicine and from what I understand, all of the medicine makes you feel like crap... so... let's cut her some slack. She can still sing!

Absolutely- and it's not that she was stagnant. It was just kind of hypothetical.

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by Musicman408

Absolutely- and it's not that she was stagnant. It was just kind of hypothetical.

Understood. I just get sad for her when I read all these "she's not energetic enough", etc. comments. I think she's doing the best she can.

[Josh2003]

Originally Posted by CADreaming

Understood. I just get sad for her when I read all these "she's not energetic enough", etc. comments. I think she's doing the best she can.

It's really that she wasn't energetic (...even though she wasn't...). It was more frustrating to me that she rarely smiled, she doesn't really interact with the audience, and she just kinda seemed like she was up there "doing her job," rather than enjoying herself.

And that is unfortunate, because she's seemed like a completely different person when promoting her solo stuff recently. I guess she, for some reason, has the mentality that she can't be "fun" while with Fleetwood Mac...it's not "her show," but her band's.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by Josh2003

I guess she, for some reason, has the mentality that she can't be "fun" while with Fleetwood Mac...it's not "her show," but her band's.

That's strange. Didn't she laugh and have fun on past tours with Fleetwood Mac? I don't necessarily think that's it. Maybe she feels more pressure on her being the only female and, like someone mentioned, perhaps is more intimidated when the audience isn't totally filled with her following. And yet, that doesn't make sense either...because this is a band and the dynamics call for one to "share" the spotlight, the attention, and the music.

Perhaps her heart isn't feeling it as much anymore. It's sort of sad to say, but many performers have felt spent after so many years of singing the same songs in similar sequence. It's not exactly abnormal.

Or maybe she just doesn't know how to compete with that crazy man on stage with her. That's not meant as a slight to Stevie, but let's be honest: Lindsey is, uh, well...he's pretty incredible up there. It's very much his territory, and he seems to be someone who, with age, has grown stronger, tighter, more confident...it happens.

But she's great! I enjoyed what she had to offer. I thought Gold Dust Woman and Stand Back were amazing. And I'm even on the SOTM camp because I would SO love to hear that one. Or Angel. Seven Wonders? Paper Doll? She can still rock it. Even if it's a little far in between at some moments, she's got it.

[Musicman408]

I will say that now I do have a greater appreciation for Linds- he was freaking fabulous in Columbus. Plus he talked to me, so that is amazing too!!!

[Torri]

Gotta love seeing yourself in FM pictures...thanks for sharing...lovely to see you again, Josh! ...and wonderful to meet you, Ethan...Pattie...Lindsey poses for you...so cool!...and David...thanks for a fun time, my moonbrother...Orlando rocked...I'm off to the beach before Tampa...life is good

[ShangriLaTroubl]

You can see Stevie's shorter boots in the below video from Cleveland:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-5kl3WTDDk

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Looks like Lindsey already dropped the new outfit last night in Orlando. I DO like the sport coat with the red shirt, better than the leather jacket at least!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannon...7617034924679/

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by ShangriLaTroubl

Looks like Lindsey already dropped the new outfit last night in Orlando. I DO like the sport coat with the red shirt, better than the leather jacket at least!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shannon...7617034924679/

And the jacket looks darker than the other one, so we don't have to see his sweat all over the place.

Michele

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by Josh2003

It's really that she wasn't energetic (...even though she wasn't...). It was more frustrating to me that she rarely smiled, she doesn't really interact with the audience, and she just kinda seemed like she was up there "doing her job," rather than enjoying herself.

And that is unfortunate, because she's seemed like a completely different person when promoting her solo stuff recently. I guess she, for some reason, has the mentality that she can't be "fun" while with Fleetwood Mac...it's not "her show," but her band's.

When I saw her solo last summer she acted the same way. I honestly thought - she looks like she would love to be just anywhere else. So, I can understand getting that vibe, although it's been great seeing pictures of her laughing and smiling at least in between the encores - maybe she's thrilled it's almost over!

[Nico]

Maybe I'm not quite as much a die-hard as everyone else in terms of Stevie, because although I didn't get that much from either of her performances, I didn't feel the lack as hard as some. I wasn't coming in expecting too much out of her, however, which sounds terrible but I always figured her "thing" was the singing and the twirls and the allure stuff, which is really interesting but has never done anything for me personally.

When I saw her on "Live In Boston" I did think she was just kind of there, but it didn't bother me. I figured she was just playing her role and her strengths were less in your face. I probably go to these concerts focusing way too much on Lindsey and just paying him far too much attention, but I have to hand it to Stevie as well. She had a few costume changes and some huge heels and she's not exactly young. From one woman to another, I totally commend her in doing what she does. It's why she has all the fans and admirers and people posting non-stop on her board, dressing like her, and forever heralding her as the "Queen of Rock and Roll."

And that's cool for them. I'm a straight-up Lindsey girl. I'm used to expecting people to not know who he is, spelling his name wrong, and completely ignoring his contributions whenever FM is discussed in passing by casual fans. It's the norm to me, and yet I feel privileged because he's sooooooo amazing in so many ways and many times people leave these shows with a whole other perception of him. It's good to see him getting his dues, and he absolutely deserves them.