Dave mentions Stevie's "forthcoming album" in new Billboard article

[Liza]

I asked Dave Stewart on twitter if it is true about Dave and Stevie touring together in the New Year - has responded by saying ' could be, its possible' -
I have now gone back and asked if there is any possibility they may come to the UK - see if he responds (for all UK fans!!!)

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

It is pretty simple Louie, if you can't subscribe to that train of thought, then that is okay, you're opinion is just invalid. Your disappointments and skepticism will be written off as unnecessary complaints and bitterness!

On a serious note, I know Stevie doesn't owe us anything and I sure as hell am glad she is making a new album! I am grateful for everything Stevie has given us. But I have given her plenty of my money and my time and she has publicly made statements about her plans, I feel I am entitled to be disappointed when her statements become falsehoods. I'm not turning my back on Stevie and condemning her for not meeting the release date, but am I disappointed? Hell yeah! And SHE should be grateful she has fans who are disappointed they have to wait longer, she could have nobody waiting to buy it at all.

Remember Stevie Lyrics: Disappointment was my middle name.

Well as a fan of Stevie's, Disappointment has been stamped on my ass.

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

Remember Stevie Lyrics: Disappointment was my middle name.

Well as a fan of Stevie's, Disappointment has been stamped on my ass.

[DallasDude]

My best guess is WB or a major label will release the new CD, and they will set the timetable, according to when they can best market the new material. For one, they will not settle for just releasing it for fans. The best thing about WB is they have multiple platforms at their access (TV show, films) to promote a song. One of the best things to be posted recently was that the "new media" VP was listening to the CD. That could very well mean it it going to be given a full-force marketing campaign, especially if the studio also feels it's a "career-making" CD.

She very well could be trailblazing a path that makes some of the older artists relevant again, in which a marketing dept. would require a good 3-4 months to build-up a campaign.

[BombaySapphire3]

The usual Nicksian delay doesn't bother me too much by now..I would be kind of suspicious if she did release it on the intially scheduled date.I agree with Joe as well that the anticipation leading up to it is half the excitement of the process.This could very well be the last time we ever have that.

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by DallasDude

My best guess is WB or a major label will release the new CD, and they will set the timetable, according to when they can best market the new material. For one, they will not settle for just releasing it for fans. The best thing about WB is they have multiple platforms at their access (TV show, films) to promote a song. One of the best things to be posted recently was that the "new media" VP was listening to the CD. That could very well mean it it going to be given a full-force marketing campaign, especially if the studio also feels it's a "career-making" CD.

She very well could be trailblazing a path that makes some of the older artists relevant again, in which a marketing dept. would require a good 3-4 months to build-up a campaign.

Thank you for the voice of reason! I get so tired of Stevie getting blamed for delays that could very well have everything to do with the label...

[sorcerer999]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

I agree with Joe as well that the anticipation leading up to it is half the excitement of the process.This could very well be the last time we ever have that.

Very true! Touche!

[Christopher]

The great news is we know the record is done, all 14 tracks! AND Stevie and various others appear to be beyond thrilled with the results. So one way or another the record will be released IMO anywhere between March thru June-to capitalize on a shed summer tour. I would be extremely shocked (not to mention catatonic) if the released were pushed beyond that. By all accounts this is no SA or even RAL where Stevie and Co. were unhappy with the sessions & went back to the drawing board and scrapped material. I'm in the camp of I didn't think we would see another solo record, and hence I'm extremely grateful to be only months away from hearing very possibly one of the best things Stevie may have ever released. Or at least since the early 80's. Cause I do think she can easily top TISL.

And on top of all the excitement of a finished record awaiting release now Mick is hinting although FM will not be touring in 2011 that they may be "contemplating the beginnings of another Fleetwood Mac album. When it rains it pours. Hopefully.

[LukeA]

Originally Posted by Christopher

So one way or another the record will be released IMO anywhere between March thru June-to capitalize on a shed summer tour.

Eh, if she wants to play the main/big sheds, she's going to need some help. Maybe something like Heart as a supporting act.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by LukeA

Eh, if she wants to play the main/big sheds, she's going to need some help. Maybe something like Heart as a supporting act.

Even better. I would love if Stevie played smaller venues. But you're right - they probably are looking at all those possibilities with booking her tour. Is Dave Stewart on his own enough to sell additional tickets?? Will they nab a supporting act like Chris Issak again? Heart or heck what about Pat Benatar? That would be a great ticket. I'm sure they will dream up something.

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by Christopher

The great news is we know the record is done, all 14 tracks! AND Stevie and various others appear to be beyond thrilled with the results. So one way or another the record will be released IMO anywhere between March thru June-to capitalize on a shed summer tour. I would be extremely shocked (not to mention catatonic) if the released were pushed beyond that. By all accounts this is no SA or even RAL where Stevie and Co. were unhappy with the sessions & went back to the drawing board and scrapped material. I'm in the camp of I didn't think we would see another solo record, and hence I'm extremely grateful to be only months away from hearing very possibly one of the best things Stevie may have ever released. Or at least since the early 80's. Cause I do think she can easily top TISL.

And on top of all the excitement of a finished record awaiting release now Mick is hinting although FM will not be touring in 2011 that they may be "contemplating the beginnings of another Fleetwood Mac album. When it rains it pours. Hopefully.

I'm not holding my breath about the 14 tracks and the album being finished. If I remember correctly, didn't she play the "finished" version of TISL and hand out some copies prior to its release? But the version she played had 16 tracks, unlike the release which only had 13, and it had different mixes for some songs?

[Nikolaj]

I hope not but wonder: does SN have cold feet about this solo cd?
Mick and now LB have played on tracks. Might it turn into a Fleetwood Mac cd with Dave producing? All they have to do is add John on bass.
Probably not. Maybe?

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Nikolaj

I hope not but wonder: does SN have cold feet about this solo cd?
Mick and now LB have played on tracks. Might it turn into a Fleetwood Mac cd with Dave producing? All they have to do is add John on bass.
Probably not. Maybe?

That's certainly possible... she's been quite insecure this past decade. However, she seems to be so terribly proud of her work with Dave. She's calling it the best of her career. Following the dirty things she's said about her last recordings with Fleetwood Mac, I can't imagine she'd want to roll the best work of her life into Fleetwood Mac. It could all be an elaborate ruse to fluster Lindsey Buckingham, but I'd hope Stevie isn't that childish in her 60s. To me it seems more likely that they're all just trying to properly set the stage for the next Fleetwood Mac project by being involved in each other's current solo works. I think they all badly want to right the course after Say You Will, and they know they have to establish personal trust to do that.

[RockALittle250]

I definitely don't think it's cold feet. In fact, if it were up to Stevie, she'd probably release it tomorrow! What Warner Bros is probably planning for the marketing campaign is two-fold: not only is this Stevie's first solo album in 10 years, but it also marks the 30th anniversary of her debut solo album. These are two remarkable feats and I'm sure Warner is trying to put all of the pieces together for a successful marketing strategy.

Another possible scenario is that Stevie is currently in the process of having the album released under Dave's label, WME. It could explain why Dave is saying mid to late spring is the new projected timeframe for release, and it could also explain why he's being so coy at the moment.

[RockALittle250]

Mr. Fleetwood has come through again!

MICK SPEAKS: NO FLEETWOOD MAC TOUR IN 2011 & STEVIE NICK'S NEW ALBUM ONE OF THE BEST THINGS SHE'S EVER DONE

http://nickslive.blogspot.com/2010/1...c-tour-in.html