Rumours (band)

[Villavic]

In Dallas I saw an AC/DC tribute band at a bar and I enjoyed a lot. Entrance was not expensive for the show they offered. The band played excellent. My personal opinion is that exactly why I expected from a tribute band and what I am willing to pay.

"Rumours of Fleetwood Mac" came to Peru in 2019. Tickets costed around $120. Not expensive for today prices, but I wasn't enough excited to see a tribute band for that price. And being a huge fan, I'd be comparing too much this band with the real one, so I doubted I would enjoy it enough.

The announce said "Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood" and actually Mick appeared in a video inviting people to go to this concert. He mentioned Peru so the ad was specifically for this venue. And knowing Mick's background and interests, is highly likely that he received some benefit from these shows.

BTW, chechick the setlist of that concert they did play hits from different albums.

[HomerMcvie]

I think there are quite a few. My favorite is Rumours ATL. It's mainly the Stevie Nicks show, because "Mackenzie" IS Stevie. I've seen them probably 7 times. They pissed off the club owner where I worked for years(by refusing to take a break in the middle of their set), so he found a different FM band(I'm not sure which one).
I'll be on that Norwegian ship in 3 weeks, and I'm trying to get reservations for the Rumours night(I think it only happens one night).

[greendaze5]

'Rumours of FM' came to my neck of the woods a few years ago.

Tickets - I thought - were pricey for a tribute band (about $50) but I went anyways, and the venue was actually packed.

Yes, definitely endorsed by Mick (there was a welcome video as mentioned) and apart from song performance royalties, I assume he gets a cut of ticket sales - not to mention from merch (yes there was actually a merch booth for a tribute band!), and the 'VIP package'. One can pay to sit in on their rehearsal and do a meet-and-great (yeah really, of a tribute band!)

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by greendaze5

'Rumours of FM' came to my neck of the woods a few years ago.

Tickets - I thought - were pricey for a tribute band (about $50) but I went anyways, and the venue was actually packed.

Yes, definitely endorsed by Mick (there was a welcome video as mentioned) and apart from song performance royalties, I assume he gets a cut of ticket sales - not to mention from merch (yes there was actually a merch booth for a tribute band!), and the 'VIP package'. One can pay to sit in on their rehearsal and do a meet-and-great (yeah really, of a tribute band!)

Dear Lord, Mick is going to start showing up at their meet and greets for money.

The band Tusk appeared at a theater in my home town. I thought the tickets were pricey too $45 for the cheapest seats. The Rumours band is probably officially licensed by Mick. Its really probably making some good money for him since I doubt Stevie or Lindsey really care about petty cash a cover band makes performing their songs. In some weird way since Mick was not a writer of these songs he would make the least or none at all. Hes fortunate enough that he is broke as hell and the 2 surviving writers in the band dont give AF about small change.
Gosh would you not want to know what percentage he gets. Lindsey and Stevie should join together and sue Mick for the proceeds. But maybe they do get something? Is Tusk a rogue cover band or do they also have to pay to perform Mac songs?
I demand answers!

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by greendaze5

'Rumours of FM' came to my neck of the woods a few years ago.

Tickets - I thought - were pricey for a tribute band (about $50) but I went anyways, and the venue was actually packed.

Yes, definitely endorsed by Mick (there was a welcome video as mentioned) and apart from song performance royalties, I assume he gets a cut of ticket sales - not to mention from merch (yes there was actually a merch booth for a tribute band!), and the 'VIP package'. One can pay to sit in on their rehearsal and do a meet-and-great (yeah really, of a tribute band!)

Holy crap. I think the times I've paid to see Rumours ATL, it was $10-12.

I tell you, this "Mackenzie" of Rumours ATL, SHE HAS A FOLLOWING. People love her, I guess because she really seems to own it, "being Stevie".

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Holy crap. I think the times I've paid to see Rumours ATL, it was $10-12.

I tell you, this "Mackenzie" of Rumours ATL, SHE HAS A FOLLOWING. People love her, I guess because she really seems to own it, "being Stevie".

She does it better than you!

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

She does it better than you!

Hey biotch, my Chiffon is in the shop, getting expanded, just like $tevie's!!!

[WatchChain]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Holy crap. I think the times I've paid to see Rumours ATL, it was $10-12.

I tell you, this "Mackenzie" of Rumours ATL, SHE HAS A FOLLOWING. People love her, I guess because she really seems to own it, "being Stevie".

Same with this "Brooke" of Nightbird: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band from the Houston, Texas area. They also have a woman in the band who plays Christine. They take their "roles" very seriously.

Every time Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks play a concert in Houston, Texas - you will ALWAYS see "Brooke" dressed in her Stevie tribute band stage wardrobe walking into the venue with her entourage. They twirl, dance, and play tambourines down on the floor. Stevie may be wearing tennis shoes on stage these days, but "Brooke" can still rock the platforms. It's a sight to see.

https://nightbirdofficial.com/

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by WatchChain

Same with this "Brooke" of Nightbird: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band from the Houston, Texas area. They also have a woman in the band who plays Christine. They take their "roles" very seriously.

Every time Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks play a concert in Houston, Texas - you will ALWAYS see "Brooke" dressed in her Stevie tribute band stage wardrobe walking into the venue with her entourage. They twirl, dance, and play tambourines down on the floor. Stevie may be wearing tennis shoes on stage these days, but "Brooke" can still rock the platforms. It's a sight to see.

https://nightbirdofficial.com/

That is sooooo strange to me. So they do this at a Nicks show?

[WatchChain]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

That is sooooo strange to me. So they do this at a Nicks show?

Yes - and Fleetwood Mac.

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

that is sooooo strange to me. So they do this at a nicks show?

c-r-i-n-g-e

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by WatchChain

Same with this "Brooke" of Nightbird: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band from the Houston, Texas area. They also have a woman in the band who plays Christine. They take their "roles" very seriously.

Every time Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks play a concert in Houston, Texas - you will ALWAYS see "Brooke" dressed in her Stevie tribute band stage wardrobe walking into the venue with her entourage. They twirl, dance, and play tambourines down on the floor. Stevie may be wearing tennis shoes on stage these days, but "Brooke" can still rock the platforms. It's a sight to see.

https://nightbirdofficial.com/

See and that's exactly what is so weird to me. Taking their costume and "act" so seriously. I would rather just see a cover band do a good job covering some Fleetwood Mac songs. I don't need to see a fake Stevie and fake Lindsey and fake Christine while the people actually playing the parts are in the background pretending not to exist. I'm not big on that "theater" aspect. It's fake and phony to me and I'd rather just sit on my couch and watch a video of the actual band than that. Wearing their garb to an actual FM or SN show takes the weird to a new level.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by jmn3

See and that's exactly what is so weird to me. Taking their costume and "act" so seriously. I would rather just see a cover band do a good job covering some Fleetwood Mac songs. I don't need to see a fake Stevie and fake Lindsey and fake Christine while the people actually playing the parts are in the background pretending not to exist. I'm not big on that "theater" aspect. It's fake and phony to me and I'd rather just sit on my couch and watch a video of the actual band than that. Wearing their garb to an actual FM or SN show takes the weird to a new level.

In Rumours ATL, really Stevie is the only one that plays the entire role. I mean, both bands have John wearing the "English driving cap", but there are no mannerisms being copied(and the one last week played bass WITH A PICK on The Chain). In Rumours ATL, I think Christine wears the old school scarf on her head, but that's it.

And I think people want to see Stevie being Stevie. She is(un****ingfortunately) the draw.

[bombaysaffires]

Originally Posted by Villavic

In Dallas I saw an AC/DC tribute band at a bar and I enjoyed a lot. Entrance was not expensive for the show they offered. The band played excellent. My personal opinion is that exactly why I expected from a tribute band and what I am willing to pay.

"Rumours of Fleetwood Mac" came to Peru in 2019. Tickets costed around $120. Not expensive for today prices, but I wasn't enough excited to see a tribute band for that price. And being a huge fan, I'd be comparing too much this band with the real one, so I doubted I would enjoy it enough.

The announce said "Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood" and actually Mick appeared in a video inviting people to go to this concert. He mentioned Peru so the ad was specifically for this venue. And knowing Mick's background and interests, is highly likely that he received some benefit from these shows.

BTW, chechick the setlist of that concert they did play hits from different albums.

I want to say that was the band that was on the sign playing at his restaurant in Maui when we went there before COVID. I remember being rather shocked that he would have a FM cover band / tribute band playing in HIS restaurant, but then it's Mick.... I will have to go back and check our pics because I think I took a photo of the sign because I thought it was so odd