Was anyone at the Cleveland show?

[michelej1]

http://www.cleveland.com/popmusic/in...stop_thin.html

Fleetwood Mac doesn't stop thinking about yesteryear in hit-stacked concert at The Q
by John Soeder / Plain Dealer Pop Music Critic, Saturday April 18, 2009

Ooooo, don't you look back," Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks sang at the end of "Don't Stop."

And if the irony of singing "Ooooo, don't you look back" after spending more than two hours doing nothing but looking back wasn't lost on them, they didn't show it.

Without a new album to promote, Fleetwood Mac stared deep into the rearview mirror Friday night at The Q, yielding a concert stacked with classic-rock hits.

A sprightly "Monday Morning" got the proceedings off to a galloping start, followed in short order by "The Chain" and "Dreams." The arena was approximately two-thirds full, with most of the top tier curtained off.

Half-apologizing for not having any fresh material to play, Buckingham explained the rationale behind the band's latest road trip: "Let's just go out there and have fun."

Mission accomplished, to the tune of guaranteed crowd-pleasers such as "Gypsy," "Tusk" and "Go Your Own Way."

Besides Buckingham and Nicks, the core lineup included founding members Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass. They're all in their 60s.

In the middle of several particularly intense musical passages, various band members clutched their chests, feigning cardiac arrest. At least it looked as if they were only faking it.

Two sidemen and three backing vocalists fleshed out the sound nicely, especially on the intricate, harmony-laden "Sara."

A twangy stab at "Say You Love Me" (originally popularized by Christine McVie, who went her own way more than a decade ago) was among the evening's few surprises. Ditto a suitably overcast "Storms," a ballad off 1979's "Tusk" album that Fleetwood Mac hadn't played live prior to this tour.

Buckingham and Nicks also touched on their solo careers, by way of "Go Insane" and "Stand Back," respectively.

Early on, Buckingham joked about the group's "fairly complex and convoluted emotional history." As usual, that history was milked for all it's worth.

The poignant "Landslide" was a highlight, with ex-lovers Buckingham and Nicks alone onstage for a stripped-down duet. They also looked into each other's eyes as they traded barbs via "Second Hand News."

The latter tune was prefaced with a long-winded introduction courtesy of Buckingham, who babbled on about "emotional opposites" and the song's elements of sadness, aggression and humor.

He fared better when he let the music do the talking, most notably when he punctuated a jaw-dropping "I'm So Afraid" with a cathartic guitar solo.

At times, you got the impression that Buckingham might snap up there -- and thank goodness. His emotionally raw vocals and unhinged guitar heroics stole the show.

Sure, this was essentially one big nostalgia trip. Yet thanks largely to Buckingham's efforts, at least it was a trip worth taking.

For her part, Nicks was in fine voice as she led various well-received excursions into the mystic, via "Rhiannon" and other spellbinding oldies. And if there was any lingering doubt about it, "Gold Dust Woman" reaffirmed that nobody -- but nobody -- works a shawl like Fleetwood Mac's leading lady.

[alwaysbeen]

by the time that would have got me there it really wouldn't have been worth it i was going to hear what i missed the last time oh well.

[alwaysbeen]

and the cab ride back to the station would have been a ridiculous price. just something i can chalk up to experience.

[Livia]

I love how Stevie's singing the "kingdom up for sale" part. Wow. Yeah, the drawn-out "draaaaaaaaagoooon" is new, love that too.

[BTFLCHLD]

verynice, pattie...thanks.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Livia

I love how Stevie's singing the "kingdom up for sale" part. Wow. Yeah, the drawn-out "draaaaaaaaagoooon" is new, love that too.

YES! WOW. When she scaled up that Kingdom up for sale it surprised and delighted.

[WildHeart69]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

Is that long draaaaaaaagooooooon new? (2:50)

I think she "debuted" it in Philly

[john214x]

any cleveland pics?

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by WildHeart69

I think she "debuted" it in Philly

I'm lovin' it! It's even longer in Columbus

[wheart]

Originally Posted by WildHeart69

I think she "debuted" it in Philly

it's funny how things "come back" a few days after the show. I do recall this part and it was pretty cool. GDW is one song she always tries to reinvent, in some form or fashion.

[nightbird89]

I was there! It was my third FM show and i was AMAZING! My dad got me the tix for my bday and told me all week we had upper level seats, and surprised me by bringing me to floor 7th row dead center. THen security said that I was able to rush the stage, and I was between s&l the whole night.

Lindsey was a BEAST his guitar playing was outstanding! Stevie was very calm during Lindsey's songs, but when it was her turn, she was FIERCE! Her vocals were near The Dance quality. And Silver Springs w as INCREDIBLE! It was really funny some HUGE fan (with a huge ass mixed cocktail) asked Lindsey what shoe size he is. He went to the mic and said, "Some woman just asked what shoe size I am, I don't really know what to make of that?" lol and everyone just ADORED Stevie. And honestly, I haven't seen Stevie given such great performances since Enchanted tour, IMO.

Oh and Patti you must've been right around where I was sitting. Were you by chance filming with a red blackberry phone? (someone kept pulling one out to tape the show so maybe it was you?) And great vids thnx much. Mine all turned out like **** haha.

[1sttimelongtime]

This was an AWESOME show!! It helps when you are standing at the stage all night! Security was non existent! We went to the stage really early, before the crickets, and I thought for sure we would be forced back to our seats but I was wrong, thank god!

I wish I had my video camera, instead of my digital. Who knew they wouldnt even frisk you when you walked in?

I have videos of GDW, which was the best ever, Tusk and Silver Springs. The quality is so-so but check out the butt shimmy thing they did as they walked out on stage for Silver Springs. I am very pleased with myself that I caught it.

I dont know how to embed, so go to my friends account to see them if you'd like

http://www.youtube.com/user/bit1973

And, I can count another convert I made at Cleveland. My friends boyfriend went from making fun of me for going to all these shows, to planning a trip to Atlantic City in June to see them again. HA!!

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by nightbird89

some HUGE fan (with a huge ass mixed cocktail) asked Lindsey what shoe size he is. He went to the mic and said, "Some woman just asked what shoe size I am, I don't really know what to make of that?" lol

He doesn't have to make anything out of it. Just answer the question! A man's shoe size . . .

Very cute.

And 1stimelongtime thanks for the video. I am going to check it out right now.

Michele

[sea kittens]

Great show...made me love Lindsey even more! let me see if i can figure this pictures stuff out. here is a link to my facebook account the pictures are public so everyone can see. let me know if you can't i will try to size them down to post here




Bridget

[sea kittens]

ok here is a test of four pics to make sure i sized them right


lindsey1.jpg

stevie1.jpg

lindsey2.jpg

lindsey-mick.jpg

ok i will keep resizing and add more

Bridget