St. Paul 4/28 - Lindsey Buckingham, not Nicks, carries Fleetwood Mac at Xcel Center

[Angel69]

Originally Posted by bethelblues

I appreciated reading this. Having been to three shows, what differences could you tell each night? Was the band doing anything significantly different/was one night stronger than the others? I find it interesting to hear about people who go to several shows of the same tour, especially when some bands tends to just go through the same motions at each city (so bad that sometimes the lead singer gets the location wrong). In fact, I haven't heard real differences in Stevie's performing of Sisters of the Moon, which is disappointing since I hoped it would evolve and change over repeated playing. I know some on this board have said that her vocal teacher has made it so her performances are very consistent night by night, which notes she goes for, which ones she doesn't (Gypsy!!!). I'm curious if you picked up on any differences in her songs.

I agree regarding Stevie. I think her voice sounded great, and I'm disappointed her studio recordings (In Your Dreams and the recent EP) in my opinion don't capture how strong her voice still is. Maybe it's that the quality of songs is much diminished when comparing to her classics. I said this in another thread: but as stale as some people think Landslide is, Stevie has been singing it wonderfully. Her tone over certain lines was beautiful. It's sad that I haven't really heard that translate in her recent studio efforts.

I thought at MSG John's bass part was too loud for the beginning part of the concert, maybe as far up to Sara. That song was most noticeable, since his sound was way too heavy.

I'm interested how Fleetwood Mac's show stacks up against the other rock classic acts: the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2, Eric Clapton, etc. They certainly aren't disappointing anyone with a 23-song setlist.

There was more interaction between Stevie and Lindsey at the Garden than in Philadelphia. Sisters was the best at the Garden. I feel like they just go the extra mile for NYC for some reason. The Newark show was also better than Philadelphia and Gypsy was better at this show. I can't say what they each said verbatim, but their introductions to the songs were different....the same story..... just told differently. I also liked that for the most part it was just the four of them...and not the small army they had with them on their last go round. One thing that bothers me during World Turning when Lindsey sits on the floor and you hear "on the ground...on the ground" .....but thats minor. And so what if the horn section is really played through the use of a keyboard for Tusk. I think Mr. Tuggle would look ridiculous out front with an accordion. I for one cannot get enough of John's bass playing so it could never be too loud... lol. And you are right about concert attendees.....most are not going to multiple shows so any speeches are new to them.

I think Stevie's vocals on IYD were pretty much spot on in comparison to her "live" singing. The only song that I am not crazy about on that album is Ghosts Are Gone.....sounds like a ZZtop cover.