After seeing Lindsey Live, will you see Stevie???

[Regina]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

I know that, sweetie. I was using your post as a springboard for my thoughts -- definitely didn't mean for my comments to sound like they were directed at you when I said "fans seem to forget...."

If my overall tone was a little defensive, that wasn't directed at you either... I was trying to forestall any doubts about the intention behind my comments.

(By the way, it's awesome seeing you posting here again more and more. Don't be a stranger, ok? )

How could I stay away with all that smooching going on???

I pop in every once in a while...mostly lurk but I pipe in sometimes. We do have an absolute embarrassment of riches right now with both of them and I'm really grateful for that (my piddly bank account is not so thrilled, though). And I also know that Stevie can inject new life into older songs like no one else (although I still wish she'd dump Stop Dragging My Heart Around--think she'd do that, for ME???)

[Wldhrt315]

Hi all. To me, I will always be exstatic to see either Stevie or Lindsey play live. In 2007, if both were playing at different venues within driving distance from me, on the same night, I would choose to see Lindsey's show. Not because I deem myself a bigger fan, nor is my reasoning solely based on the ticket price, I have not seen LB live enough times yet. I have gone to 4 shows so far during the UTS tour, and am going to my fifth this upcoming Monday. I have been lucky enough to be able to go to at least one show on each Stevie solo tour since 1998. I have flown to Vegas on two separate occasions to see her live solo. I love her performances, even when the set list is old. I believe Stevie is the better performer, yet I feel that Lindsey allows his shows to be more intimate and more interactive with his audience. I love that about his shows.

If you are a Stevie fan, I would strongly suggest picking up the CV CD/DVD combo. The commentary and home footage makes this package fresh to me.

[estranged4life]

If LB plays OKC I will, more than likely, attend that show - but thus far he hasnt...."So there ya go"

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Regina

Steve--Lindsey does a 19 song set list running a little over an hour and a half. That's not a short set list to me. And $35-$55 a ticket is not expensive (again--to me) considering what I've paid for both Stevie solo and the Mac (willingly, and I would and will do it again) but I've found the prices of Lindsey's concerts to be a refreshing change and my pocketbook absolutely appreciates it).

Maybe it's just me, but for $35, the night shouldn't be over before 10:00. I'm not saying I didn't have a good time, especially as he did "Bwana" at the Cincinnati show. Just that it could have been a bit longer.

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

But, she and LB will never do that because their hits and set staples are mostly with FM.

I'm not sure about that...Stevie could do a regular 15-16 song set with her solo hits-singles...

Stop Draggin'
After The Glitter Fades
If Anyone Falls
Stand Back
Leather And Lace
Talk To Me
I Can't Wait
Rooms On Fire
Edge Of 17
Leather And Lace
Whole Lotta Trouble
Long Way To Go
Nightbird
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You
Planets Of The Universe
Every Day

[Kelly]

Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

I'm not sure about that...Stevie could do a regular 15-16 song set with her solo hits-singles...

Stop Draggin'
After The Glitter Fades
If Anyone Falls
Stand Back
Leather And Lace
Talk To Me
I Can't Wait
Rooms On Fire
Edge Of 17
Leather And Lace
Whole Lotta Trouble
Long Way To Go
Nightbird
Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You
Planets Of The Universe
Every Day

She could but she never will. I try to be realistic with my set expectations for both Stevie and Lindsey and that list above is very unrealistic, IMHO. LWTG? RoF? ICW? TTM? Nightbird???? While I would love to hear any of these live, it is just never, ever going to happen.
I give Lindsey alot of props for trying new songs. Someone screams out Bwana and he does it. He does have a few FM staples in his set but he is much more willing to change it up and do something obscure. I have a ton of respect for that.

[SNLB]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Maybe it's just me, but for $35, the night shouldn't be over before 10:00. I'm not saying I didn't have a good time, especially as he did "Bwana" at the Cincinnati show. Just that it could have been a bit longer.

Be happy you don't have to pay upwards of $60-$70 to see an hour and a half show. To me, Lindsey is worth every penny, but I'd take the $35.00 hour-an-a-half show and consider it a gift.

[GardenStateGirlie]

i'd much prefer to pay to see lindsey. i feel as though with his shows, at least there's a chance he may be spontaneous. lindsey delivers. hands down. i feel like i pay to see a show and i get every pennies worth. he's just amazing. not to take away from stevie but the shows i've seen in the past few years have been far less memorable than the three lindsey shows i've seen as of late. jmo.

[zzagar]

Random thoughts-

Is Stevie really worth the money? You can see two Lindsey shows for every one Stevie show, not to mention, he's certainly hit more areas of the country in this tour than she has in her last cluster of shows (Tom, Don, Goldust).

Is Lindsey really "fresh" now? Roughly the same setlist, give or take "Turn it On", "Shut Us Down" and "Bleed to Love Her" (as well as the shocking appearance of Bwana)... I've seen him 4 times, plus a radio show... He cocks his head to the same side each night as he delivers the corresponding line, jumps at the same time, and delivers the Go Your Own Way solo in the exact same pattern (smart people know where to stand to play the guitar the most)...

Atmosphere... lets just say, there's less twirling in the audience at a LB show, and that's a good thing...

I give the (L)edge to Lindsey... but for that last leg, he better shake up the setlist, or a Fleetwood Mac tour can't come soon enough.

*Monday Morning (dust it off, its been years, retire SHN until Mac 08)
*Oh Well... i know its PG, but LB ROCKS this song live... gets the audience going.
*COME in for I'm So Afraid????
*I Am Waiting/Try for the Sun -replace UTS? RR?
*Countdown? Soul Drifter? Wrong? This is the Time? Drop NGBA? I know we all love NGBA, but its Lindsey's Landslide.
-I'd even take My Little Demon, as that will never see the light of day again, with the rest of The Dance tracks (save Bleed to Love Her).

I still wholeheartedly endorse the keeping of GYOW... as David Spade said, "its like going to a Laura Brannigan show and her not doing Gloria" (rip Laura Brannigan).

But just swapping in 4 or so songs. Even the Mac changes it up slightly between legs (ala Sara/Gypsy, Whats the World Coming To/Red Rover, etc).

My parents tell me of the good ol' days where setlists could be spontaneous...? Aren't there bands out there like Phish or Ben Folds or Dave Matthews that "TAKE THESE CHANCES" on a nightly basis with switching some stuff up? Keep those bands tight, keep em guessing. Even Bruce (perhaps not his last tour) Springsteen keeps the setlist changing... as CRAZY as we paint Lindsey to be...

And having said all of that about LB, we still rank SN WAY behind him in taking chances... can the poor lady cross the street without the WALK sign?

[Rumours]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

...Personally, I think La Nicks should ax all FM songs from her solo set and do only her solo work. That would make, to me, her solo set fresh.

But, she and LB will never do that because their hits and set staples are mostly with FM.

Hi everybody! I feel as if I've been away from The Ledge for so long now.....I've been off planning a wedding.....and unfortunately dealing with my mother's death.....can't find time to even think anymore.....I can't believe how the time has just flown by.....how I've missed everyone!!!

Anyway, removing FM songs from solo setlists.....This will never happen.

I am making plans to see Stevie in (of all places) Youngstown (I thought I was seeing things....that's almost my backyard for cripe sake, not many great artists play in Youngstown....thank goodness for the Chevy Center after all!!!). A friend that will be going with me just said to me last night "Do you think she'll do many Fleetwood Mac songs?? I really like those! I hope she does!!!"

Unfortunately, while us super-mega-fans have long lists of solo songs of Lindsey's & Stevie's that we would love to hear at their respective solo shows, I think the vast majority of people attending their shows feel just like my friend does. "Hey, there's a member of Fleetwood Mac playing solo, I hope I hear those popular Fleetwood Mac songs that I've loved for years!!"

I too feel that solo shows should be reserved for solo songs.....that's why the Mac plays shows too, to do Mac songs....but it's just not gonna happen, Lindsey & Stevie are going the popular route with their sets.

And I say WHY CHOOSE BETWEEN LINDSEY & STEVIE!!?? Enjoy them both! I love them for different reasons, and am mesmorized by both for different reasons. I do think that Stevie's songs connect with me more though. However, I purchased Under The Skin and have been listening to it, and wish that I could have caught Lindsey's show when he was nearby.
I've gotta say though, the Crystal Visions CD/DVD (especially the DVD portion of the combo) rejuvenated my love for Stevie. Her commentaries on those videos of hers just cracked me up....and watching her, in front of a mic, pouring her heart out laying down her vocals, listening to those words....wow, just reminded me why I love her so much.

So, get it, listen & watch, and if your love isn't renewed (which I think it will be!!), then wait for Linds to come around again........

Stephanie

[SNLB]

Originally Posted by Kelly

She could but she never will. I try to be realistic with my set expectations for both Stevie and Lindsey and that list above is very unrealistic, IMHO. LWTG? RoF? ICW? TTM? Nightbird???? While I would love to hear any of these live, it is just never, ever going to happen.
I give Lindsey alot of props for trying new songs. Someone screams out Bwana and he does it. He does have a few FM staples in his set but he is much more willing to change it up and do something obscure. I have a ton of respect for that.

Stevie did a local radio show last Friday. I wasn't able to listen, but my friend was and Stevie was saying that they aren't sure of the setlist, but she did say she was going to sing Landslide, Silver Springs ( ), and Talk To Me ).

[LindseyChick]

No. I have no interest in seeing Stevie. At some point, I had to admit I was a Lindsey fan only. She seems very dedicated and she is a great performer. But give me a week with Stevie or one minute with Lindsey, I'd choose Lindsey.

[henryscutter]

Originally Posted by Rumours

Hi everybody! I feel as if I've been away from The Ledge for so long now.....I've been off planning a wedding.....and unfortunately dealing with my mother's death.....can't find time to even think anymore.....I can't believe how the time has just flown by.....how I've missed everyone!!!

Anyway, removing FM songs from solo setlists.....This will never happen.

I am making plans to see Stevie in (of all places) Youngstown (I thought I was seeing things....that's almost my backyard for cripe sake, not many great artists play in Youngstown....thank goodness for the Chevy Center after all!!!). A friend that will be going with me just said to me last night "Do you think she'll do many Fleetwood Mac songs?? I really like those! I hope she does!!!"

Unfortunately, while us super-mega-fans have long lists of solo songs of Lindsey's & Stevie's that we would love to hear at their respective solo shows, I think the vast majority of people attending their shows feel just like my friend does. "Hey, there's a member of Fleetwood Mac playing solo, I hope I hear those popular Fleetwood Mac songs that I've loved for years!!"

I too feel that solo shows should be reserved for solo songs.....that's why the Mac plays shows too, to do Mac songs....but it's just not gonna happen, Lindsey & Stevie are going the popular route with their sets.

And I say WHY CHOOSE BETWEEN LINDSEY & STEVIE!!?? Enjoy them both! I love them for different reasons, and am mesmorized by both for different reasons. I do think that Stevie's songs connect with me more though. However, I purchased Under The Skin and have been listening to it, and wish that I could have caught Lindsey's show when he was nearby.
I've gotta say though, the Crystal Visions CD/DVD (especially the DVD portion of the combo) rejuvenated my love for Stevie. Her commentaries on those videos of hers just cracked me up....and watching her, in front of a mic, pouring her heart out laying down her vocals, listening to those words....wow, just reminded me why I love her so much.

So, get it, listen & watch, and if your love isn't renewed (which I think it will be!!), then wait for Linds to come around again........

Stephanie

First, let me offer my condolences on the loss of your mother.
Second, I agree completely with your comments on CV and about enjoying both Stevie and Lindsey. Obviously I would love for Stevie to include other songs (my fav time seeing her was on the Enchanted tour where a few more songs were added) but I have never left a show disappointed.
What I noticed the most about Lindsey's show was the intamacy of the venue. His set list and speeches were'nt all that different. I think seeing a show close-up always makes it more exciting. I sometimes wish Stevie was less popular so she would have to play the clubs, theatres ,etc.

[SNLB]

[QUOTE=henryscutter;677509]I think seeing a show close-up always makes it more exciting.QUOTE]

I completely agree about that. Lindsey and Stevie are different because they are Lindsey and Stevie and we'd all like to be up close, to see every facial expression and hear comments you wouldn't be able to hear if you were sitting farther back, but even seeing opening bands...if you're up close to the action, it's more interesting and I think you enjoy it more, or at least, I do.

[golddustwoman77]

Well, I have seen Lindsey twice from the front row on this tour----trying to show major support so he'll do this again, and I haven't purchased my Stevie ticket yet, but I probably will. I saw her twice on her tour with Don Henley on the first few rows. I always try to support both of them as up close and personal as possible, because I love them both!