How Many Will See or Not See Stevie Live in 2011?

[RockAlot]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

Its always funny to see these threads come up every time a new tour is about to begin.

What I don't understand is (and i'm not naming names and I do not mean to offend) how can fans who spend so much time on these boards not see her live? So much time and effort is spent talking about this woman and her music, how she has affected his or her life. Why not pay the $150 to go see her?

I'm only 21, but, ive seen every Fleetwood, Stevie, and Lindsey show in the northeast area since I was seven years old and it never gets old. The excitement and anxiety before a show never goes away. I still get so nervous before she hits the stage because I still love her so much. I listen to her music every day, I read these boards every day, and I get overly excited about the tiniest pieces of information about her. She is a part of my life and getting to spend 2 hours with her once a year is always an incredible experience.

Sure, I've probably heard Landslide and Dreams over twenty times live. Of course I would give one of my limbs to hear Gold and Braid, Rooms on Fire, or Talk to Me, but I would never stop going to her shows. Just to get out for a night and dance to rock and roll music with friends and family is worth the $150 dollars.

Obviously, we are going through a tough economic time. Not everyone can drop $150 or travel hundreds of miles to see her. Thats totally understandable. I'm lucky enough to have a part time job as a college student to save money to see them. I would rather drop $150 for front row seats at a Mac concert over spending that much on an average weekend night in Boston (yes, that does happen). Hell, when they came around for the Unleashed Tour I blew all of my tax return money just to take my best friend to see them. He's an average music goer for a 20 year old in 2010: Dave Matthews, Gaga, OAR, Coldplay etc...But as his best friend and a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, just hearing him say "that was the best concert I've have ever seen" totally justified a 2 hour trip and $300 worth in tickets.

Lindsey, Stevie, Mick, and John aren't going to be around forever. Sometimes, I think the fans take advantage of the "oldies" factor when they tour. Sure, they are going to do greatest hits shows and play the classics at concerts supporting new material. I know I would be absolutely devastated if Stevie didn't play Stand Back or Lindsey dropped Tusk. It doesn't matter how many times I hear those songs or how much money I drop, its always an amazing experience when you are there (at least to me).

And then, of course, there are the lifers, who got to see Fleetwood Mac play the Rosebud concert in 1976 or saw Stevie on the Wild Heart Tour. Of course she's not going to live up to those experiences. Theres only so much cocaine a person can take. I would do anything to travel back to 1981 to see Stevie on the Bella Donna Tour or Fleetwood Mac on the Mirage Tour. And I can gauruntee if I was around then, I would still be seeing them today because I love their music.

When these guys do stop touring, I think there are going to be a lot of people who regretted not going to see that hits tour when Stevie played Storms, Beautiful Child, Beauty and the Beast, or Love Is. Maybe then, it would seem worth it to some.

Again, I'm not trying to offend anyone here. My point is that spending money to see my favorite band over and over (hah no pun), with the same set, is never a burden, its an absolute pleasure.

Yay you & yay me!! I understand its all a matter of opinion here folks. But I again agree with some of the above statements. I have seen FM in the late 70's, and I have seen the Bella Donna tour and I still enjoy these shows today. The good, bad & ugly!!

[Christopher]

I've been seeing Stevie almost 30 yrs. now....and I find her vocals in concert today to be far more consistent and stronger than ever. I was blown away with her vocals on the 05' Gold Dust, 07' Crystal Visions & 09' Unleashed Tours. She was spot on the times I saw her during those concerts. And her vocals on BATB and Landslide are exceptional and chilling. The YouTube Clips out there of her recent tours do not do her justice. I think what some people really miss is the spontaneity of her performances...that been missing really since the RAL tour.

[holidayroad]

I would love to see more Fleetwood Mac or solo shows. I was lucky enough to see FM on The Dance tour and SYW tour. Still, not everyone can spend the kind of money it takes to go to a show. I bought tickets for me and my husband for the SYW tour- $150 apiece- and I thought my husband was going to faint at the prices! He was used to seeing big groups in the 80s and paying $15 a ticket!

[mitzo]

"I will not see her live again while she strains to shout the same tired songs over Waddy's overly loud and amped up guitar. " I guess I have similar sentiments. I will probably enjoy listening to studio Stevie a lot more. I hope the album is heavy on the complex and moody side.

[bucklind17]

It depends where she plays and how much the tickets are and to be honest, I'd really want to be close to the stage as well. Stevie isn't really one of the people I drop it all to go and see, mostly because of her set and that if I'm not close, I don't really feel the excitement like I do for other acts I've seen in larger venues. I do hope she comes around here though so I have the opportunity to try, because it would be silly NOT to if it's easy and ticket prices aren't too high.

[StandbackStevie]

I have enjoyed all the concerts since 1986 Of Stevie Nicks solo and FM thru today and I do think Stevie sounds better now than even on the Rock A Little Tour 1986 was my first time seeing Stevie live and loved it she was very raspy on that tour also doped up too until the end of the tour checking into Betty Ford she was awesome then and still awesome today but I choosing not to go to anymore shows and just rather have a good memory of an awesome show with an awesome set list back in Aug. at Foxwoods MGM Grand and FM was great last year too and I am Happy and glad to have been to many many shows and glad too to making this decision too of not going its not that I don't love her and fm anymore I love them always did and always will since I have been 9yrs old and now I am 40yrs old more necessities are more important now for me than going to a concert so for the people that are going to the shows enjoy yourselves you will love the shows I had a blast thru the years meeting everyone at the shows besides seeing the shows. If you have not seen Stevie and FM in concert treat yourself and go see it you will love it.

[TerraRhiannon]

Originally Posted by StandbackStevie

If you have not seen Stevie and FM in concert treat yourself and go see it you will love it.

I love the abundance of smileys after this statement. I have no doubt it would be a treat to see them! Please God, bring them to NB! ♥

[Nikolaj]

Think she may 'give' us a new song either on Nicksfix or itunes before the year is out? I don't mean free. I just mean, give something up to those who still care about new music from her and always have.
It would be benevolent of her, and could make all the difference.
I think the attitudes of some fans have really changed during the past 3 tours-- like they feel they're being taken for granted with all the rehashing. This thread alone shows surprisingly more than a few wavering on whether they will be there next year or not for the tour. That can't be good.
I think SN should throw her fans a bone, already. Something.

[mitzo]

It is true that people seem to be losing their enthusiasm. For me it is not the shows so much as the lack of new material - 7 years since SYW and 10 since TISL. These were followed by two reworks of ancient solo material mixed with mediocre cover songs, and a retro oldies show with FM. There isn't much to cling to besides reworks of material that is 20-30+ years old. I saw her solo in 07 and on Unleashed, and right now I will simply wait to see what the new album and tour setlist look like before committing.

[Kena]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

Why does this not ring a bell with me? Is there a demo floating around I am unaware of or am I just having a brain fart? Fill me in!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBfbr7qFkZM

It will probably sound familiar to you. I think it may have another song title cause I know I've downloaded the song before and I don't remember that being the name of it

[Kena]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

Its always funny to see these threads come up every time a new tour is about to begin.

What I don't understand is (and i'm not naming names and I do not mean to offend) how can fans who spend so much time on these boards not see her live? So much time and effort is spent talking about this woman and her music, how she has affected his or her life. Why not pay the $150 to go see her?

I'm only 21, but, ive seen every Fleetwood, Stevie, and Lindsey show in the northeast area since I was seven years old and it never gets old. The excitement and anxiety before a show never goes away. I still get so nervous before she hits the stage because I still love her so much. I listen to her music every day, I read these boards every day, and I get overly excited about the tiniest pieces of information about her. She is a part of my life and getting to spend 2 hours with her once a year is always an incredible experience.S
ure, I've probably heard Landslide and Dreams over twenty times live. Of course I would give one of my limbs to hear Gold and Braid, Rooms on Fire, or Talk to Me, but I would never stop going to her shows. Just to get out for a night and dance to rock and roll music with friends and family is worth the $150 dollars.

Obviously, we are going through a tough economic time. Not everyone can drop $150 or travel hundreds of miles to see her. Thats totally understandable. I'm lucky enough to have a part time job as a college student to save money to see them. I would rather drop $150 for front row seats at a Mac concert over spending that much on an average weekend night in Boston (yes, that does happen). Hell, when they came around for the Unleashed Tour I blew all of my tax return money just to take my best friend to see them. He's an average music goer for a 20 year old in 2010: Dave Matthews, Gaga, OAR, Coldplay etc...But as his best friend and a huge Fleetwood Mac fan, just hearing him say "that was the best concert I've have ever seen" totally justified a 2 hour trip and $300 worth in tickets.

Lindsey, Stevie, Mick, and John aren't going to be around forever. Sometimes, I think the fans take advantage of the "oldies" factor when they tour. Sure, they are going to do greatest hits shows and play the classics at concerts supporting new material. I know I would be absolutely devastated if Stevie didn't play Stand Back or Lindsey dropped Tusk. It doesn't matter how many times I hear those songs or how much money I drop, its always an amazing experience when you are there (at least to me).

And then, of course, there are the lifers, who got to see Fleetwood Mac play the Rosebud concert in 1976 or saw Stevie on the Wild Heart Tour. Of course she's not going to live up to those experiences. Theres only so much cocaine a person can take. I would do anything to travel back to 1981 to see Stevie on the Bella Donna Tour or Fleetwood Mac on the Mirage Tour. And I can gauruntee if I was around then, I would still be seeing them today because I love their music.

When these guys do stop touring, I think there are going to be a lot of people who regretted not going to see that hits tour when Stevie played Storms, Beautiful Child, Beauty and the Beast, or Love Is. Maybe then, it would seem worth it to some.

Again, I'm not trying to offend anyone here. My point is that spending money to see my favorite band over and over (hah no pun), with the same set, is never a burden, its an absolute pleasure.

I agree with most of dat ^^^^,.

I do respect those who have made the decision not to go see Stevie or the Mac again. I'm sure that individuals who spend time on this board and who are gaga over Stevie and the Mac have put much thought into why they are choosing not to attend a future concert. For me it's not an option pending I have the means to go. If I don't, then I don't. Lucky for me I have 2 little tax credits running around my house which will in turn get me a good ticket to see Stevie next year. Is that a logical way to spend my money? Probaby not (don't judge yall- it ain't all fun and games). I went to college, work full time, and am a single mom. I have earned my trip to see Stevie.

I've seen Fleetwood Mac 3 times now but have never been to a Stevie solo show. Honestly, up until now I had no desire to see Stevie solo because I was still stuck in "shipper" land. "What? Just Stevie? No Stevie and Lindsey? OMG! Are they going to get back together? Oh they should they should." Etc, etc. *squils*. I am now a recovering shipper, with an ocassional slip on the ship.

Being that I haven't been to that many shows and they have been pretty spread out, I doubt I'm going to miss seeing my Stevie or FM if they are on tour....because how many more tours could they possibly go on? I mean, I'm not real good at math but they are getting up there in age.

Anywho, I'm looking forward to the upcoming year. Everyone I know is aware Stevie is putting out a new album and she will be on tour. It gives me something to look forward to. I can't think of anyone else I'd like to see at this point. Well, maybe Pink but that's a whole nother obsession for all different reasons.

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by Kena

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBfbr7qFkZM

It will probably sound familiar to you. I think it may have another song title cause I know I've downloaded the song before and I don't remember that being the name of it

Thank you! I actually don't think I've ever heard it before. Sounds like a good basis for a song meaning it needs major production and arrangement but then again so do most demos.

Does anyone have an actual mp3 of this song?

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

Thank you! I actually don't think I've ever heard it before. Sounds like a good basis for a song meaning it needs major production and arrangement but then again so do most demos.

Does anyone have an actual mp3 of this song?

My Love Is Never Lost mp3
http://www.sendspace.com/file/n5p85k
Link is at the bottom of the page

[BTFLCHLD]

I have found the last couple of tours, I have thought 'nah im not going again' but then I'm drawn to see her...pure magic.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

She's much happier and more interactive solo, but especially in the Mac, she's like a Steviebot.

I agree. I much prefer her solo tours to her performances with FM (especially lately). On FM tours Lindsey rules the stage and Stevie just kind of quietly stays in the background, unless she's performing her material and even then it's still pretty staid. Do you think she really prefers that or do you think it's like a deal they have, that when it's FM, it becomes more of "The Lindsey Show"? I've often wondered.