Fleetwood Mac in Australia 2009???

[DownOnRodeo]

David-san, nihongo-ga totemo jouzu desu-ne. Bikkuri shima****a-yo!
Kondo, tenisu-o shimashou-ne.

Re the famed IKNIW T-shirt, thanks for your generous words. Although I'm doubtful of just what role the shirt and Lindsey's brief yet close-up inspection of it had in the causal chain between the song's long dormancy and eventual reemergence as a setlist staple, I can at least tell myself it had something to do with it!

Actually I came across the shirt towards the end of my previous tenure in Japan. It was about to be 'thrown down' to the garbage but at the last minute I decided to send it off to Nancy (curator of the Indiana Museum for Fleetwood Mac Bric-a-Brac and Related Curios of Fanatical Significance).

[vivfox]

2nd September 2009

Don't want to miss the legendary Fleetwood Mac performing all their classic hits?

The Northern Star, Holiday Inn and Andrew McManus are giving you the chance to win a huge Fleetwood Mac fan package, including accommodation and tickets to see their Brisbane concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Tuesday December 15.

Following on the heels of their hugely successful 55-city sold out North American tour, legendary super group Fleetwood Mac will bring their 'Unleashed' tour to Australia later this year.

The tour, their first in five years, is a two-hour plus celebration of all the greatest hits from undoubtedly one of the most influential rock groups of all time.

And how's this for a set list: Rhiannon, Dreams, The Chain, Tusk, Landslide, Gold Dust Woman to name just a few.

For details on how to enter see this Saturday's edition of The Northern Star.

http://www.northernstar.com.au/story...d-mac-concert/

[grace_face]

I’m pleased to see that when I went on Ticketek yesterday to see what kind of tickets were available in their pre-sale, that for the one show advertised, they were all sold out. GOOD.

Also pleased to know this morning when I checked the general sales for Ticketek, which went on sale today, that the best available for the second show we’re actually going to were not bad, but not great. In the “gold” area, but back about a third or more into the arena. So that’s good. The price is good though, only $195 as opposed to my $450. But then, on the night, when I’m sitting there in the third or fourth row, looking back through the sea of people I could be sitting behind, me thinks I won’t care about the price, heheh.

[vivfox]

FLEETWOOD MAC
Following on the heels of their hugely successful 55-city sold out North American tour, legendary super group Fleetwood Mac will bring their Unleashed tour to Australia this December.

Fleetwood Mac – Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie – have received unanimous rave reviews on the US tour and have enjoyed themselves so much, they have added a two month stint through Europe leading in to Australia starting December 1.

The tour, their first in five years, is a celebration of all the greatest hits from one of the most enduring, celebrated and influential rock groups of all time. Rhiannon, Dreams, The Chain, Tusk, Landslide, Gold Dust Woman, Say That You Love Me, Stand Back, Go Your Own Way, Don't Stop, Sara and Never Going Back Again are just a few of their incredible classic hits!

Don't miss your chance to see this extraordinary, iconic band in what promises to be one of the musical highlights of the year.

"Fleetwood Mac offers a love affair to last." Chicago Sun-Times

"The band rocked out and had no problem reclaiming the original passion of the times." Ottawa Citizen

Why not pamper yourself with one of our show packages?
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Fleetwood Mac
From Tuesday, 1 December 2009
- Showing in Brisbane, Hunter Valley, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney -
Why not make a night of it with
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http://www.showbiz.com.au/Performanc...ZK4%2BUC8d4%3D

[vivfox]

Fleetwood Mac Tour Brisbane
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 to Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Happening at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

Following on the heels of their hugely successful 55-city sold out North American tour, legendary super group Fleetwood Mac will bring their "Unleashed" tour to Australia later this year.

The tour, their first in five years, is a two-hour plus celebration of all the greatest hits from undoubtedly one of the most enduring, celebrated and influential rock groups of all time.

"We love our band and think the title of the tour, "Unleashed", perfectly describes how we all feel when we get on stage together - especially in 2009. We're so happy to get back out on the road where we'll get to perform everyone's favourite songs and see our fans," the band said in a joint statement.

Fleetwood Mac Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie have received unanimous rave reviews on the US tour and have enjoyed themselves so much, they have added a two month stint through Europe leading in to Australia starting December 1.

And how's this for a set list! 'Rhiannon', 'Dreams', 'The Chain', 'Tusk', 'Landslide', 'Gold Dust Woman', 'Say That You Love Me', 'Stand Back', 'Go Your Own Way', 'Don't Stop', 'Sara' and 'Never Going Back Again' to name just a few of their incredible classic hits!

The 4 ½ star Rydges South Bank is ideally located within the South Bank Parklands close to the CBD and is a convenient short walk to public transport.

Rydges South Bank has packages available for all your travel needs.

http://www.rydges.com/14/event/RQSOU...r-Brisbane.htm

[michelej1]

Australian writer talking about Daryl Somers

http://www.theage.com.au/news/entert...701051254.html

Look, I have no issue with lonely unemployed people dusting off their old professions and giving it another whirl. That's why I'm going to see Fleetwood Mac in December.

But Daryl and the gang have never produced something creatively on par with Rumours and the sooner everyone realises that the better.

[vivfox]

Music has new Verses

From: Herald Sun October 14, 2009 12:00AM
KILLING Heidi siblings Ella and Jesse Hooper are set for a comeback to the charts.

The hit-making pair's new band, the Verses, has just signed with Warner Music.

The deal has also helped the band secure the coveted slot supporting Fleetwood Mac on its December tour of Australia.

Unlike Killing Heidi, the Verses have a country-tinged southern rock sound.

Aside from Ella's occasional appearances on Spicks and Specks, the Hoopers have kept a low profile since the end of Killing Heidi, to concentrate on their songwriting.

Now 26, Ella was 17 when Killing Heidi topped the charts in 2000, becoming the hottest band in the land.

The Verses have built a loyal following through residencies at the Toff in Town in Melbourne.

"We're country kids - we like things to go at a nice, slow pace - and we gave ourselves time: time to write, time to get inspired, time to try different things musically," Ella said.

"We were taking a holiday from the three-minute pop song, although funnily enough we've found ourselves coming back to that."

The first taste of the Verses will come with an EP released next month.

Curious listeners can download their new single Forever More free from theverses.com.au as of Monday.

The band will support Fleetwood Mac at Rod Laver Arena on December 1 and 2.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertai...-1225786812835

[vivfox]

Originally Posted by vivfox

Music has new Verses

From: Herald Sun October 14, 2009 12:00AM
KILLING Heidi siblings Ella and Jesse Hooper are set for a comeback to the charts.

The hit-making pair's new band, the Verses, has just signed with Warner Music.

The deal has also helped the band secure the coveted slot supporting Fleetwood Mac on its December tour of Australia.

Unlike Killing Heidi, the Verses have a country-tinged southern rock sound.

Aside from Ella's occasional appearances on Spicks and Specks, the Hoopers have kept a low profile since the end of Killing Heidi, to concentrate on their songwriting.

Now 26, Ella was 17 when Killing Heidi topped the charts in 2000, becoming the hottest band in the land.

The Verses have built a loyal following through residencies at the Toff in Town in Melbourne.

"We're country kids - we like things to go at a nice, slow pace - and we gave ourselves time: time to write, time to get inspired, time to try different things musically," Ella said.

"We were taking a holiday from the three-minute pop song, although funnily enough we've found ourselves coming back to that."

The first taste of the Verses will come with an EP released next month.

Curious listeners can download their new single Forever More free from theverses.com.au as of Monday.

The band will support Fleetwood Mac at Rod Laver Arena on December 1 and 2.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertai...-1225786812835

I wonder if this will make FM do a shorter set?

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Australian writer talking about Daryl Somers

http://www.theage.com.au/news/entert...701051254.html

Look, I have no issue with lonely unemployed people dusting off their old professions and giving it another whirl. That's why I'm going to see Fleetwood Mac in December.

But Daryl and the gang have never produced something creatively on par with Rumours and the sooner everyone realises that the better.

You know what, I remember a time when Daryl and his Saturday variety show were the only things worth watching on TV (we are talking 20 years ago). It might be a bit cheesy and politically incorrect these days, but times change...

[michelej1]

Article in the Herald Sun about The Verses. These are excerpts:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertai...-1225786812835

The deal has also helped the band secure the coveted slot supporting Fleetwood Mac on its December tour of Australia. * * *

The band will support Fleetwood Mac at Rod Laver Arena on December 1 and 2.

[StreetAngel86]

i dont WANT to see an opening act *groan*

i heard this yesterday.
never heard of this "band"

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

i dont WANT to see an opening act *groan*

i heard this yesterday.
never heard of this "band"

You'll love them as much as Vanessa Carlton.

Michele

[DoubtfulMiracle]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

i dont WANT to see an opening act *groan*

i heard this yesterday.
never heard of this "band"

Is it unreasonable for me to hope that they will support the shows in Melbourne only?

Honestly, support acts suck. My last experience was Counting Crows. Ugh. And they didn't even do Mr Jones.

On the bright side, I don't see any reason FM would need to shorten their set to account for these relative no-names (sure, we remember Killing Heidi from oh, 10 years ago, but that doesn't mean anyone cares to hear from your new band).

[Janis_no1]

Originally Posted by StreetAngel86

i dont WANT to see an opening act *groan*

i heard this yesterday.
never heard of this "band"

yep..... its ****

really people..... ****

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by DoubtfulMiracle

Honestly, support acts suck.

Hmm..not always. I actually though Vanessa Carlton was ok last time Stevie was over Perth way. When I saw Bob Dylan a few years ago he had Patti Smith as a support act.

Though, I have to agree most of the time they are terrible...