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kak125 · #1 03-23-2009, 11:37 PM

Fleetwood Mac Soothe Kim Stolz’s Soul With NYC Gig Published by Kim Stolz on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 2:44 pm.

A weekend replete with Fleetwood Mac was exactly what I needed to detox from the wrangles and chaos that was MTV Spring Break 2009. Sure, I may have spent a full month’s salary on my ticket, but it was worth every penny. I’ve fallen in love with indie-pop bands over the years like the Knife and Animal Collective, and recently I’ve fallen in a type of lust for hip-hop artists like Drake, Lil Wayne and Charles Hamilton, but my heart undoubtedly beats steady and strong for the classic rock I grew up with — specifically, Fleetwood Mac.

I’ve spent hours watching the video for “Silver Springs” from the Dance Tour, and I am obsessed with any DJ that mixes Fleetwood Mac along with the more “club-worthy” sounds of Kanye, Lady Gaga, Crystal Castles … you get the picture. So, when I found out that Stevie, Lindsey, John and Mick (Christine McVie seldom performs with the band, except for an occasional U.K. appearance) were doing a Hits Tour, I dropped everything and bought tickets to two of their shows in the NY area.

Wearing the first of several scarves that would make appearances throughout the show, Stevie took the stage — along with Lindsey and the rest of the band — and began “Monday Morning.” The set then went on to include “The Chain,” “Sara,” “Rhiannon,” “Tusk” (which was surprisingly sonically satisfying even without horns), “Stand Back” (also surprising but very exciting) and the other likely suspects of a Fleetwood Mac Hits Tour.

With the epic and tragic — but also media-friendly — tale that was the love story of Lindsey and Stevie, it’s hard to decipher how much of their onstage tension and affection is genuine and how much is part of the show. Fleetwood Mac and “Silver Springs”-obsessed, I have to believe that it’s real and crave even the shortest glance between them. In the beginning of the show, Lindsey spoke about their decades-long affair and “emotional and tumultuous history,” adding that “each time we come together, it’s always different. … We’re always moving in a forward motion and we decided that this time, we’re just going to have fun.” Still, though, in the moments where they sang the most heart-wrenching of lyrics — written for each other — you could see a certain look in their eyes, which, to me, was a clear example of the years of practice in keeping their lives separate and, in a sense, an attempt to hide the residual feelings, which never seemed to vanish.

During “Go Insane,” it dawned on me that — more so than the Fleetwood Mac concerts I’d watched on television — this particular set could almost be classified as “The Lindsey Show.” Of course, the vast majority of the audience kept their eyes on Stevie as she twirled around, creating a hypnotizing silhouette, leaving the stage and coming back from time to time with different scarves. Although she displayed different emotions — another sign that perhaps her fight to close off the feelings for Lindsey is still in full force — Lindsey did most of the speaking, and his songs and guitar solos were a major focus of the show.

Their second encore began with “Don’t Stop,” and as the rest of the audience swelled with joy and sang every lyric, my heart sank a little bit, fearing that “Silver Springs” would be left out of the Hits Tour. But a few minutes later, the chimes that commence the track echoed in the arena and, holding hands, Stevie and Lindsey began the song, seemingly symbolizing an emerging friendship between the two. However, as the painful and extremely personal lyrics continued, Lindsey and Stevie barely looked at each other — when Lindsey gave his famous side-glance in Stevie’s direction, her eyes remained fixed on the crowd, almost emotionless at times, and when she turned her head toward him, it was clear she was staring just past him rather than in his eyes.

As far as looking forward, Stevie Nicks has announced a “Live in Chicago” DVD, to be released on April 1. And during the set last night, Lindsey told the audience, “We don’t have a new album to promote … yet!” Before walking off stage for the last time, he thanked the crowd for coming and quelled our panic at the potential for this being their last tour, saying, “We’ll see you next time!” I took a deep breath and immediately updated my Twitter with the good news.

Filed Under: Live Music

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/03/23/f...-with-nyc-gig/

michelej1 · #2 03-24-2009, 12:03 AM

You know how Stevie said she saved herself for the second night of Silver Springs for the Dance DVD? I totally believe that she's going to do that this tour. I believe that for either their last show or the show that is recorded for a dvd, she is going to look at him FULL in the face for the final verse and that it's going to be all the more effective, as a contrast to the rest of the tour.

Michele

StreetAngel86 · #3 03-24-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kak125

I’ve spent hours watching the video for “Silver Springs” from the Dance Tour

i know the feeling
i used to watch it every night before bed and before work in the arvo
sounds to me like someone is a shipper

Regina · #4 03-24-2009, 07:17 AM

Ah, the Dance version of Silver Springs is what sucked me into this FM world.
Thousands of dollars poorer, I still bless the day I discovered it;-)

I thought the MSG version was very powerful, actually. I was at the stage, but to the left of Stevie, so I couldn't see her reactions, but she sang it beautifully (and powerfully).

HejiraNYC · #5 03-24-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

You know how Stevie said she saved herself for the second night of Silver Springs for the Dance DVD? I totally believe that she's going to do that this tour. I believe that for either their last show or the show that is recorded for a dvd, she is going to look at him FULL in the face for the final verse and that it's going to be all the more effective, as a contrast to the rest of the tour.

Michele

Personally I think she saves herself every night for "Silver Springs." I could imagine that she is up there all night with her stomach in knots throughout the show thinking, "Ugh, I have to save my voice for that f***ing song." Because when she lets go at the end, she really lets go, as if she is finally exhaling the breath that she took in during "Monday Morning."

HejiraNYC · #6 03-24-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kak125

(Christine McVie seldom performs with the band, except for an occasional U.K. appearance)

I would love to visit the alternate universe where this has actually happened.

shackin'up · #7 03-24-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I would love to visit the alternate universe where this has actually happened.

haven't you heard? she'll play 4 shows with the Mac end of august in the 02 in London.

HejiraNYC · #8 03-24-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shackin'up

haven't you heard? she'll play 4 shows with the Mac end of august in the 02 in London.

Whatever you're smoking, I want some too!

LikeAWillow · #9 03-24-2009, 08:54 AM

I can't stand Kim Stoltz, but her shipperdom is adorable.

**jbrownsjr** · #10 03-24-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I would love to visit the alternate universe where this has actually happened.

They put up a cardboard cut out of her, like they did for John on the Tusk video..

HejiraNYC · #11 03-24-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

They put up a cardboard cut out of her, like they did for John on the Tusk video..

Okay... I know I'm not the only who has sensed a "Single White Female" sensibility about Brett Tuggle. Not only does he have Christine's hairstyle, he kinda bobs his head and bends his knees in rhythm like Christine. But when he plays the maracas like Christine...

He probably dreams about some day being inducted into the Fab Five...

michelej1 · #12 03-24-2009, 11:58 AM

The Dance dvd of Silver Springs never did much for me -- and I am usually bent that way! So, I don't know why it doesn't stand out. But when they went on tour, I did find some of those performances of Silver Springs exciting, especially when Lindsey moved towards her across the stage and she would grab her mic and move away. He seemed to chase her farther the longer the tour went on.

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Okay... I know I'm not the only who has sensed a "Single White Female" sensibility about Brett Tuggle. Not only does he have Christine's hairstyle, he kinda bobs his head and bends his knees in rhythm like Christine. But when he plays the maracas like Christine...

He probably dreams about some day being inducted into the Fab Five...

I heard someone in the audience behind me once say that Brett had Christine's hair style, but I never noticed it.

Michele

FMlex · #13 03-24-2009, 12:39 PM

Just for a little walk down memory lane, here's "Silver Springs" from The Dance.
The passion, the tension! Love it.

http://www.truveo.com/90s-POP-CLASSI.../id/1368426391

kak125 · #14 03-24-2009, 12:52 PM

oh my i havent watched silver springs from the dance for a while now. i almost forgot how damm good it was. i remember watching this video on vh1 in the morning when i would get ready for school.

**jbrownsjr** · #15 03-24-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Okay... I know I'm not the only who has sensed a "Single White Female" sensibility about Brett Tuggle. Not only does he have Christine's hairstyle, he kinda bobs his head and bends his knees in rhythm like Christine. But when he plays the maracas like Christine...

He probably dreams about some day being inducted into the Fab Five...

They should totally make him wear a blonde wig!!