Eagles / Fleetwood Mac Dream Pairing Eyed For Stadiums

[seekerj]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

Yet his set was before Stevie's on the Two Voices tour, every night. Was he the opening act? I don't think of it that way. I think it was a double bill and Don simply went first.

I imagine the Eagles/Fleetwood Mac tour will be the same way.

Didn't Don address this in an interview back in 2005? I could swear he said that he and his band went first due to the logistics of setting up the equipment on the stage; to set up the stage for Don's band took less time or something? Anyway, it had nothing to do with who was the "bigger act".

[HenleyFan]

I think too it was Don being a gentleman....letting the lady go 2nd.

As for the idea that Don can only sell out 2,000 to 3,000. I don't recall ever saying that. On Don's latest string of solo dates in November he was playing smaller places of about 5,000, but also a few arenas of 8 to 10,000. He's still a fairly big draw.

L&M
www.eaglesfans.com

Originally Posted by seekerj

Didn't Don address this in an interview back in 2005? I could swear he said that he and his band went first due to the logistics of setting up the equipment on the stage; to set up the stage for Don's band took less time or something? Anyway, it had nothing to do with who was the "bigger act".

[UnwindedDreams]

I saw him in Atlantic City and that was about 1,500 seats. I was surprised that he played Caesars instead of Borgata.

I saw the Eagles there in 08 and I'll never forget my friend and I were the only two people in the row.

[LukeA]

When was the last time Stevie sold anywhere near 10,000 tickets to a single concert? Pretty sure it was 2001.

Before the Eagles reunion, Don would sporadically headline sheds/arenas. He's a theater/boutique shed act these days, no doubt.. Stevie being firmly entrenched in boutique shed territory.

[UnwindedDreams]

In 2008 she sold 10,584 tickets of 15,274 tickets available at DTE in Clarkston, Michigan according to Fleetwood Mac Legacy.

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by LukeA

When was the last time Stevie sold anywhere near 10,000 tickets to a single concert? Pretty sure it was 2001.

Before the Eagles reunion, Don would sporadically headline sheds/arenas. He's a theater/boutique shed act these days, no doubt.. Stevie being firmly entrenched in boutique shed territory.

2005- Ohio, I remember reading an article saying she sold out a 10,000 seater.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I know at least one Eagles fan who was blown away by the fact that Lindsey was so interactive with fans at the front - heck, that the band allowed people at the front, period. I think it's very possible that this combo will make many Eagles fans appreciate Fleetwood Mac more. I know the "Two Voices" tour brought the Eagles to my attention and now I'm quite the hardcore in both fandoms.

LB does interact more withe the audience than any of the Eagles, I will give you that.

Originally Posted by SeanJT

I can see it. With members from both bands crossing over and playing in harmony with the other. Remember, HARMONY is one of the components that make these bands great. Perhaps there will be a new single or two, duets vocally and guitar-wise...come on folks, open your hearts and minds. The world needs this kind of energy.

I stopped dreaming on like a silly dreamer a few years back. But you can feel free to do so if you like. And I'm not trying to be negative, just realistic.

Originally Posted by sodascouts

Yet his set was before Stevie's on the Two Voices tour, every night. Was he the opening act? I don't think of it that way. I think it was a double bill and Don simply went first.

I imagine the Eagles/Fleetwood Mac tour will be the same way.

Agreed.

[HenleyFan]

Our information is that FM will be opening for the Eagles and the announcement will be made in the next two weeks or so. I guess we'll know then for sure.

L&M
www.eaglesfans.com

[UnwindedDreams]

Thank you Lisa. Any idea on start dates?

[FMlex]

Originally Posted by HenleyFan

Our information is that FM will be opening for the Eagles and the announcement will be made in the next two weeks or so. I guess we'll know then for sure.

L&M
www.eaglesfans.com

Thanks for keeping us informed on everything!
I'm excited to get official word soon.

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by HenleyFan

Our information is that FM will be opening for the Eagles and the announcement will be made in the next two weeks or so. I guess we'll know then for sure.

How embarrassing.

[DavidMn]

Originally Posted by LukeA

How embarrassing.

I dont think it's embarrassing at all really. I get what youre saying, but you said it yourself, the Eagles are a bigger draw, thats just the way it is. I'm not going to have any less enjoyment or less pride in being a Mac fan at these shows. I'll just enjoy both sets and appreciate seeing these 2 bands together like this. Quite frankly I am really starting to like this idea more everyday.

[seekerj]

Originally Posted by seekerj

Didn't Don address this in an interview back in 2005? I could swear he said that he and his band went first due to the logistics of setting up the equipment on the stage; to set up the stage for Don's band took less time or something? Anyway, it had nothing to do with who was the "bigger act".

Ok, I found the article on a site called eaglesfans.typepad.com :

June 07, 2005
Eagle Flies with Nightbird (Mansfield Preview)
Link: BostonHerald.com - the Edge: Eagle flies with nightbird.

Don Henley is nothing if not a gentleman.

When asked in what order he and ``Two Voices'' tourmate Stevie Nicks would perform at their co-headlining show at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield tonight, Henley laughs.

``I'm going to go first every night,'' he says, ``because there are certain things that she has to have.''

Those include, but are not limited to, special lighting, time for costume changes and the proper performing temperature.

``I'm just a guy,'' Henley says. ``Guys don't mind sweating. I'm just going to go first and that will make my life a lot simpler.''

The charming Eagles frontman and Fleetwood Mac's witchy woman, both 57, have long been friends - and more in the mid-'70s. They even scored a hit duet in 1981 with ``Leather and Lace.''

What songs will they sing together on tour?

Speaking by phone from Dallas, Henley chuckles.

``We've already exchanged lists. Now we're in the process of arguing about it.''

Following his stint with Nicks, Henley hopes to begin work on an album of new American standards by the likes of Leonard Cohen and Randy Newman.

Then he'll hit the road again with the Eagles in August. If you're waiting for that long-promised new Eagles album, Henley has some advice: Don't hold your breath.

``I don't know if that's ever going to come to fruition,'' he says.``It used to be frustrating, but I had to adopt a more Zenlike position or tear my hair out.''


June 07, 2005 in 6/08 Mansfield, MA | Permalink

[Zombie]

Well, if they do end up doing this tour, I will definitely make every effort possible to get to a show - for as long as I've been a fan, I've only managed to see the Mac itself once live, this last time on the Unleashed tour, so I'd love to see them again.

I'm just antsy about how spendy the tickets will end up being, even for crap nosebleeds, since I know the Eagles are famous for their ridiculous ticket prices, and the Unleashed ticket prices weren't what I'd really call reasonable.

Since I've only seen my favorite band once live and I probably won't have many more chances to do so in the grand scheme of things (they are old, after all), I hate the idea of missing a chance to do so, but if the tix are too spendy (relatively speaking, I don't expect $45 tickets or something), I will flail around like Kermit and be sad.