Los Angeles Forum 11/29/2014

[Lisa W]

Thank you so much Michele for the amazing review. I was there last night as well and thought you really captured the spirit of the show and the band interactions. After Elle asked me to post some pictures, I made an effort to take more photos as I was seated in the same spot as the night before. I will start posting them. They are not great quality shots, but can at least illustrate some of the interactions you've described. I don't know what these people did over Thanksgiving, but it looked to me like a full-band lovefest!

Overall I thought Christine sounded better than she had the night before and Say You Love Me was sooo much better last night than it has been on this tour. It finally had an energetic sound that has been missing. I'm thinking they may have changed the mix to bring the bass up. Whatever they did really worked!

Thanks again and I'll start trying to post my pics.

[Lisa W]

I just posted my pictures from last night to Flickr and here is the link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/125906...7649551793295/

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Lisa W

I just posted my pictures from last night to Flickr and here is the link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/125906...7649551793295/

Lisa, I think your pictures are amazing and you had a vantage point that I lacked, so I am so glad to be able to look through them and see everything from that angle. Thank you so much for taking and sharing them. There are some hugs that I was hoping to have captured and you did.

Michele

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

i love you michele
seems Madam Nicks has much more influence with her "fairy godchildren" attending shows ... they're always on the floor and fairly close to the stage.

... like they buy their own tickets

poor K ...

It's funny because for Lindsey's solo shows in the southern California area (not a major venue like Los Angeles, but Orange County) Kristen and the kids will bring all of their friends, I mean 30 or 40 people. But for Fleetwood Mac, I guess they watch the pocketbook a bit.

I wonder if the band likes Staples more than The forum.

Michele

[FM77]

I loved night #2 but thought #1 had a little more energy. I didn't like LB trying the high line on GDW. If he hit the note it might have been cool. I give him a lot of credit though--the guy brings it every night. So much energy and rarely leaves the stage. Not easy.

Harry Stiles returned with other band mates in tow. Also backstage: Natalie Maines (sitting 2 rows in front of me on the floor), Cheri Oteri, Camryn Mannheim, Jane Lynch, Haim.

I was very impressed with the sound and feel of the Forum.

[elle]

Originally Posted by Lisa W

After Elle asked me to post some pictures, I made an effort to take more photos as I was seated in the same spot as the night before. I will start posting them.

Originally Posted by Lisa W

I just posted my pictures from last night to Flickr and here is the link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/125906...7649551793295/

great pics, you got all the hugs and nuzzling i love to see so much. perfect seats, i definitely need to try and go for something like that if i go to another show! thank you so much for taking these and sharing them!!

[Lisa W]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Lisa, I think your pictures are amazing and you had a vantage point that I lacked, so I am so glad to be able to look through them and see everything from that angle. Thank you so much for taking and sharing them. There are some hugs that I was hoping to have captured and you did.

Michele

You are welcome Michele! The best part is I didn't even realize I had captured the Lindsey-John hug during GOW until I got home and started to upload my photos. That was a big WHAT?!? moment for me. I am going again on Dec. 6th and will be sitting side stage on Lindsey's side. I'll try to get some shots to post from that show.

[Lisa W]

Originally Posted by elle

great pics, you got all the hugs and nuzzling i love to see so much. perfect seats, i definitely need to try and go for something like that if i go to another show! thank you so much for taking these and sharing them!!

You are welcome Elle and I certainly recommend sitting in that area. I prefer that location over trying to be in the front of the floor seating. I tried to get shots you were seeking so glad you liked them!

[nicole21290]

Originally Posted by michelej1

It's funny because for Lindsey's solo shows in the southern California area (not a major venue like Los Angeles, but Orange County) Kristen and the kids will bring all of their friends, I mean 30 or 40 people. But for Fleetwood Mac, I guess they watch the pocketbook a bit.

I wonder if the band likes Staples more than The forum.

Michele

Well, Leelee did have one friend with her on the first night. Econimising, lol.

[elle]

Originally Posted by Lisa W

You are welcome Elle and I certainly recommend sitting in that area. I prefer that location over trying to be in the front of the floor seating. I tried to get shots you were seeking so glad you liked them!

you captured them perfectly, all those interesting moments!! like you said, even John/Linds nuzzle!

i really really appreciate it, thanks again!

[elle]

another nice capture, from different angle -

@majesticentinc It was a lovefest at the #Forum for the members of #FleetwoodMac. #StevieNicks #LindseyBuckingham #ChristineMcvie
https://twitter.com/majesticentinc/s...789760/photo/1

[nicole21290]

Originally Posted by elle

another nice capture, from different angle -

@majesticentinc It was a lovefest at the #Forum for the members of #FleetwoodMac. #StevieNicks #LindseyBuckingham #ChristineMcvie
https://twitter.com/majesticentinc/s...789760/photo/1

True. They also posted this one which you seem to have missed, oops...

#StevieNicks and #LindseyBuckingham sharing a moment during the final bows at the #Forum #concert. #FleetwoodMac pic.twitter.com/WHDS5uCeC3

— Majestic Ent. (@majesticentinc) December 1, 2014

[Lisa W]

Originally Posted by elle

another nice capture, from different angle -

@majesticentinc It was a lovefest at the #Forum for the members of #FleetwoodMac. #StevieNicks #LindseyBuckingham #ChristineMcvie
https://twitter.com/majesticentinc/s...789760/photo/1

Wow -- what a great pic! I love to see the support and affection shown within the band. I look at that and I think what guts it must be taking Christine to come back after so many years and jump right back into playing venues like Madison Square Garden and the Forum.

At Thanksgiving dinner with my family, I kept being asked why I'm attending multiple FM shows when its the same set every night. Its moments like this picture captures that keep me coming back. Despite all the past and current differences, these crazy, wacko people always end up demonstrating that they truly care for each other and that is nothing to take for granted. I always leave an FM show feeling terrific and hope that never ends

[Lisa W]

Here is Stevie's Gypsy intro from last night. I videotaped to keep her comments, but as I watch it I am amused at Mick's movements as she speaks. It looks like he is trying to keep himself limbered up as she goes on and on and on...

[teedeerocks]

Originally Posted by michelej1

They do seem really happy, more tonight than last night. Although, I couldn't see the whole stage the first night, so maybe there was camraderie that I missed then too.

However, a few weeks ago on the tour, there wasn't this kind of all around warmth from what I've read in the other reviews. I'm sure the tide will turn a couple of more times before all is said and done.

Michele

Great pics Michele! I think they put on more of a "show" than usual because,after all, this is The Forum. Alot of family,friends,celebrities,and critics were there.I just don't know how genuine all the lovey - dovey and banter was,IMO.They aren't dumb - they know when to turn it on and off.In a post somewhere someone said this band is the biggest bunch of BSers in the world and I have to agree.Even Mick gives Stevie "cues" in interviews for goodness sake I watch that video from 2013 alot when Stevie cries through the entire "Say Goodbye" song because I know it's the real deal.Anyways,I'm glad it was a great time for those who attended Just my 2.5 cents.