Solo Lindsey Live: yay/nay/meh?

[lovethemac1]

I have seen Lindsey solo, live once. It was after seeing FM 3 times, I have seen them 3 times since and Stevie solo once. As much as I love Stevie, I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!

I have always had a crush on him, and for that matter the whole band, since Rumours came out. But we had the best time at his solo concert and would love to see him again. We drove 8 hours to see it, and neither of us regretted the time spent at all. We would definitely go again to those lengths to see him solo. Everything at Stevie's show was so regimented feeling, & you couldn't move up to the front. At Lindsey's show, anyone could go to the front and dance. I had eye contact with him, and swooned. At one of the FM concerts, we had front row tickets right in front of him and (I've told this story before), he looked at me at one point and mouthed "What??" while he was playing and Stevie was singing. I was like a deer in headlights. Turned out my husband was behind me, standing 6'4" pointing at me for Lindsey and mouthing "#1 fan." Later in the show, he was sitting on the side of the stage watching Mick's drum solo. My husband pointed over to him and Lindsey gave me a thumbs up sign and a huge smile. If there was any doubt about being a dedicated, lifelong fan, it evaporated in a second. He does an unbelievable job of reaching out to his fans. It doesn't take much to please us, but he takes the time that many won't.

I do find I zoom through his standard comments that he always makes, ie:
big machine/small machine
etc, etc. and I agree with shackin'up........it would be wonderful to have him really explain songs, events, etc. without always using the same wording.

But you gotta love him anyways.

[elle]

Originally Posted by lovethemac1

I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!

to all that. great way to describe it!

[elle]

Originally Posted by lovethemac1

He does an unbelievable job of reaching out to his fans. It doesn't take much to please us, but he takes the time that many won't.

yes to this too. every word.

[I'msoAfraid95]

I live in the backwoods, so I've never seen him or FM or any band I want to. Atlanta is too far away, and bands seem to forget that Tallahassee, Florida or any place in Alabama exists. I'd love to see him, though.

[Lindsfan]

Originally Posted by I'msoAfraid95

I live in the backwoods, so I've never seen him or FM or any band I want to. Atlanta is too far away, and bands seem to forget that Tallahassee, Florida or any place in Alabama exists. I'd love to see him, though.

He went to some pretty funky little out of the way places that last tour. You may get lucky, if he ever tours again - and he better tour again! I know not everyone can make it happen, and it's easier said than done, but if you can swing it, the road trip itself, is half the fun, and is sure to make for some amazing memories.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by lovethemac1

I have seen Lindsey solo, live once. It was after seeing FM 3 times, I have seen them 3 times since and Stevie solo once. As much as I love Stevie, I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!

WORD!!!

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way as you.

[Cammie]

Originally Posted by Nico

WORD!!!

Thanks for sharing. I feel the same way as you.

Hi!!! We all agree with your commentary!
"You gotta love him!"...We say... He needs Us!!!

[TrueFaith77]

For me, it's either 5 or 6. I don't know which bucket to choose!

[Lindsfan]

Originally Posted by lovethemac1

I have seen Lindsey solo, live once. It was after seeing FM 3 times, I have seen them 3 times since and Stevie solo once. As much as I love Stevie, I thought Lindsey's show was more:
raw,
real,
exquisite,
deep,
less polished but more rich,
edgy,
relaxed,
interesting and
fun!

I have always had a crush on him, and for that matter the whole band, since Rumours came out. But we had the best time at his solo concert and would love to see him again. We drove 8 hours to see it, and neither of us regretted the time spent at all. We would definitely go again to those lengths to see him solo. Everything at Stevie's show was so regimented feeling, & you couldn't move up to the front. At Lindsey's show, anyone could go to the front and dance. I had eye contact with him, and swooned. At one of the FM concerts, we had front row tickets right in front of him and (I've told this story before), he looked at me at one point and mouthed "What??" while he was playing and Stevie was singing. I was like a deer in headlights. Turned out my husband was behind me, standing 6'4" pointing at me for Lindsey and mouthing "#1 fan." Later in the show, he was sitting on the side of the stage watching Mick's drum solo. My husband pointed over to him and Lindsey gave me a thumbs up sign and a huge smile. If there was any doubt about being a dedicated, lifelong fan, it evaporated in a second. He does an unbelievable job of reaching out to his fans. It doesn't take much to please us, but he takes the time that many won't.

I <3 this post.

SO many nice comments there, but the part about reaching out to his fans, is especially nice, and so very true.

[wondergirl9847]

I know it's been around 19 times.

Let me write it out...helps me count. LOL

Las Vegas (2 nights)
Chicago (2 times)
Cleveland
Napa
San Francisco
Fort Worth (2 times)
Austin
Houston
Florida (3) (Jacksonville, Fort Pierce, Clearwater)
Phoenix
Denver
Seattle
Vancouver, BC
Milwaukee

I feel like I'm forgetting one or two, but this is close.

The reason I went to so many shows is what you have all already stated and MORE! He's fascinating to watch, even when he gives the same dang speeches over and over every night. LOL His passion on that guitar is breathtaking and of course, his music has touched my soul so deeply that I want to see and absorb it as much as humanly possible. Lindsey's music was there for me in a dark time of my life and I'm forever grateful to him for that.

Plus, I get to not only see Lindsey, but see friends of mine and make new ones at all the various shows! Also, I love to travel, so...bonus!!

[Nico]

Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

The reason I went to so many shows is what you have all already stated and MORE! He's fascinating to watch, even when he gives the same dang speeches over and over every night. LOL His passion on that guitar is breathtaking and of course, his music has touched my soul so deeply that I want to see and absorb it as much as humanly possible. Lindsey's music was there for me in a dark time of my life and I'm forever grateful to him for that.

Plus, I get to not only see Lindsey, but see friends of mine and make new ones at all the various shows! Also, I love to travel, so...bonus!!

Giiiiiirl, THIS. I know what a grand LB fan you are. I can't forget back in 2006 when the announcement was made that there would be an album and a tour. I just...it was surreal because none of us expected it. Anyways, it's been such a fantastic ride and I will reiterate what many said: some of the most AWESOME people I know I met through my LB fandom.