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Category: 2013 European Tour

  • CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

    CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

    European tour ends with technical problems, but Fleetwood Mac plays on after 90-minute delay.

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    Fleetwood Mac wrapped up its European tour on Saturday night in Amsterdam, with an encore performance at Ziggo Dome. But fans attending the show had to endure an unexpected technical problem involving a malfunctioning sound mixer, which delayed the start time of the show. Throughout the delay, fans tweeted pictures of the packed arena of restless concert attendees. Despite the technical hitch, Fleetwood Mac finally came out onstage nearly 90 minutes later to perform the show (with a shorter set list) that people had paid to see.

    Stevie took a few extra moments to make a special dedication for “Landslide,” which she sang for Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac, and the Amsterdam audience.

    “Tonight I’m gonna dedicate Landslide to our band. So I’m really dedicating it to Fleetwood Mac, and I’m also really dedicating it to you, Lindsey. For all the wonderful things that you have done for me, and teaching me the little guitar pick that is in ‘Landslide’ that I would never have known had it not been for you, and all the really wonderful music that you have brought into my life. And just for being a wonderful friend all these years. And I just want you to know that. Even though we argue, the love is always still there.

    “Now I’m gonna to take a couple of really deep yoga breaths while he does an extra long introduction and try to sing it. So this is for Fleetwood Mac, for Lindsey, and most especially for all of you that waited for us so graciously. This is Landslide.”

    By the end of the tour, Fleetwood Mac had traveled to 15 cities in 10 different countries. There were many highlights for European fans, but the biggest ones occurred at two of the London shows, where Christine McVie reunited with her former bandmates on the stage. The London audience cheered loudly when McVie appeared during Fleetwood Mac’s encore to perform “Don’t Stop,” her ubiquitous smash hit from Rumours.

    Fans who went to the second Amsterdam show have posted clips from nearly the entire concert. A selection of them are posted below.

    Videos

    Second Hand News (courtesy Bram Orsel)

    The Chain (courtesy of Crikey64)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xNFMaB1zGM

    Dreams (courtesy of Bram Osler)

    Sad Angel (courtesy of jeffreyvanderaa)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcvkgLj7mYE

    Rhiannon (courtesy of BennoConcert)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6FsoB-zvNo

    Rhiannon (courtesy of remmepem)

    Rhiannon (courtesy of jeffreyvanderaa)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SizRyq80IjY

    Not That Funny (courtesy of BennoConcert)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNHzFlokskw

    Tusk (courtesy of veen0478)

    Tusk (courtesy of BennoConcert)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq1C30koviI

    Sara (courtesy of BennoConcert)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN1IBMN-c1I

    Sara (courtesy of Bram Orsel)

    Big Love (courtesy of BennoConcert)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gCLsuKoNTQ

    Landslide (courtesy of toy beachboy)

    Landslide (courtesy of Crikey64)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLww4QqTlyQ

    Never Going Back Again (courtesy of veen478)

    Gold Dust Woman (courtesy of Crikey64)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxT45F_ZcSk

    I’m So Afraid (courtesy of Crikey64)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR38rqDJZV8

    Stand Back (courtesy of Crikey64)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxT45F_ZcSk

    Go Your Own Way (courtesy of TheLastPharm)

    World Turning – drum solo (courtesy of Ton Kooremans)

    Don’t Stop (courtesy of jeffreyvanderaa)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffPRhdTraiI

    Silver Springs (courtesy of remmepem)

    Fan reaction via Twitter


    https://twitter.com/JPVDW/status/394161230199259136


    https://twitter.com/rob260260/status/394161547766812672
    https://twitter.com/HermaGoris/status/394163102406959104


    https://twitter.com/NellekevWijk/status/394167899847688193


    https://twitter.com/jaslurink/status/394171504663216128
    https://twitter.com/ritsko/status/394175758366937088
    https://twitter.com/juroosterhuis/status/394178416582602752


    https://twitter.com/RemonBalster/status/394180956850229248
    https://twitter.com/Sprakeloos/status/394181288841977856
    https://twitter.com/lieskaptein/status/394182293210034177
    https://twitter.com/JPVDW/status/394182579206623232

    Amsterdam setlist

    01. Second Hand News 13. Without You*
    02. The Chain 14. Gypsy*
    03. Dreams 15. Eyes of the World*
    04. Sad Angel 16. Gold Dust Woman
    05. Rhiannon 17. I’m So Afraid
    06. Not That Funny 18. Stand Back
    07. Tusk 19. Go Your Own Way
    08. Sisters of the Moon 20. World Turning
    09. Sara 21. Don’t Stop
    10. Big Love 22. Silver Springs
    11. Landslide 23. Say Goodbye*
    12. Never Going Back Again *Four songs were removed from the set because of the technical delay.

    Leg 3: Australia / New Zealand

    10 Nov Entertainment Centre Sydney
    11 Nov Entertainment Centre Sydney
    14 Nov Entertainment Centre Brisbane
    16 Nov Hope Estate Winery Hunter Valley
    19 Nov Entertainment Centre Adelaide
    22 Nov Perth Arena Perth
    23 Nov Perth Arena Perth
    26 Nov Rod Laver Arena Melbourne
    27 Nov Rod Laver Arena Melbourne
    30 Nov The Hill Winery Geelong
    02 Dec Entertainment Centre Brisbane
    04 Dec Vector Arena Auckland, NZ
    06 Dec Vector Arena Auckland, NZ
    07 Dec Vector Arena Auckland, NZ
  • CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden

    CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden

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    Fleetwood Mac performed in concert at the Ericsson Globe in the beautiful Swedish city of Stockholm on Wednesday night. The band had an earlier start time of 7:30 p.m. and came onstage at approximately 7:45. As expected, the band started the night off with the reliable Rumours trifecta: “Second Hand News,” “The Chain,” and “Dreams.” Just before “Dreams,” Stevie greeted the Swedes warmly and gave her usual concert battle cry to fire up the crowd.

    “We are so glad to be here. It’s a long way from the United States to Stockholm, but it’s worth every minute of it. So that being said, we think we should just get right on with this program and get this party started!”

    Fans at the show quickly tweeted their praises of the band in action:

    Stevie dedicated “Landslide” to Adriana and Torsti, “two really lovely people” that she met while shopping in Stockholm.

    Scroll down the page for concert videos (coming soon), fan reaction, critic reviews (coming soon), and the set list of the show.

    Fleetwood Mac closes out the European tour on Saturday night, with an encore performance at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The band will take a short break before starting up once again for the Australia / New Zealand leg of the 2013 world tour, which kicks off at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on November 10.

    Videos

    Second Hand News (courtesy of Mattias Haggren)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSi4gOj4IEg

    The Chain (courtesy of Mattias Haggren)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FAiAk7Mu58

    The Chain (courtesy of JennLeighx)

    Dreams (courtesy of Mattias Haggren)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JEihSX3-Rk

    Dreams (courtesy of Xasapidas AEL)

    Sad Angel (courtesy of Mattias Haggren)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIkN7N-AQd4

    Rhiannon (courtesy of Mattias Haggren)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEwzDWeeGCY

    Rhiannon (courtesy of Xasapidas AEL)

    Not That Funny (courtesy of Mattias Haggren)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YR3kwmuDfE

    Tusk (courtesy of Mattias Haggren)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VhMQGl_GOI

    Sisters of the Moon (courtesy of Angelica Bellborg)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4wbafqGGhQ

    Big Love (courtesy of Brian Askrud)

    Big Love (courtesy of Mintylight)

    Landslide (courtesy of Angelica Bellborg)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeDBS2pt5ps

    Without You – intro (courtesy of Angelica Bellborg)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZHErRc-lj8

    Gypsy (courtesy of Angelica Bellborg)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsgr4H53kHk

    Gold Dust Woman (courtesy of fryzzled)

    Gold Dust Woman – partial (courtesy of Angelica Bellborg)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z09w9P86nG0

    Stand Back (courtesy of Angelica Bellborg)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP6_fPrw71U

    Go Your Own Way (courtesy of Ron Chlebek)

    Don’t Stop (courtesy of Håkan Loberg)

    Silver Springs (courtesy of Angelica Bellborg)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7psOdj4q-F4

    Critic reviews

    Fan reaction via Twitter

    https://twitter.com/jnkboy/status/393054961845547008


    https://twitter.com/AngrymanSverige/status/393081616387817473


    https://twitter.com/Biancha8/status/393089386214346752


    https://twitter.com/Heltfel1/status/393109255001096193

    Stockholm setlist

    01. Second Hand News 13. Without You
    02. The Chain 14. Gypsy
    03. Dreams 15. Eyes of the World
    04. Sad Angel 16. Gold Dust Woman
    05. Rhiannon 17. I’m So Afraid
    06. Not That Funny 18. Stand Back
    07. Tusk 19. Go Your Own Way
    08. Sisters of the Moon 20. World Turning
    09. Sara 21. Don’t Stop
    10. Big Love 22. Silver Springs
    11. Landslide 23. Say Goodbye
    12. Never Going Back Again

    European tour dates
    20 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    21 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    24 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    25 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    27 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    29 Sep LG Arena Birmingham, Great Britain
    01 Oct Manchester Arena Manchester, Great Britain
    03 Oct Hydro Glasgow, Great Britain
    06 Oct Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany
    07 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
    09 Oct Sport Palais Antwerp, Belgium
    11 Oct Bercy Paris, France
    13 Oct Hallenstadion Zürich, Switzerland
    14 Oct Schleyerhalle Stuttgart, Germany
    16 Oct O2 World Berlin, Germany
    18 Oct Jyske Bank Boxen Herning, Denmark
    20 Oct Oslo Spektrum Oslo, Norway
    23 Oct Ericsson Globe Stockholm, Sweden
    26 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway

    CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Oslo Spektrum, Oslo, Norway

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    Fleetwood Mac performed in concert at the Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday night — the first of three remaining shows on the European tour. Scroll down the page for videos, fan reaction, and the set list from tonight’s show.

    Fleetwood Mac will now travel to Stockholm, Sweden — the beautiful city of islands — where the band will perform at the Ericsson Globe on Wednesday night. The European tour ends on Saturday, with another sold-out concert at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam.

    Fleetwood Mac kicks off the Australian / New Zealand leg of the tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on November 10.

    Videos

    Rhiannon (courtesy of HarrietHaarfagre)

    Big Love (courtesy of NuttaPearl)

    Landslide (courtesy of NuttaPearl)

    I’m So Afraid (courtesy of NuttaPearl)

    Media review

    Ex-girlfriend ran the show when Fleetwood Mac hit Oslo (review is in Norwegian)

    Fan reaction via Twitter

    https://twitter.com/MTwinkletoe/status/391975279931187201


    https://twitter.com/HeidiMarieV/status/391991653940342784


    https://twitter.com/mikswee/status/392011446986739712


    https://twitter.com/linniiie/status/391991854713282560


    https://twitter.com/khytre/status/392008402874163200

    Oslo setlist

    01. Second Hand News 13. Without You
    02. The Chain 14. Gypsy
    03. Dreams 15. Eyes of the World
    04. Sad Angel 16. Gold Dust Woman
    05. Rhiannon 17. I’m So Afraid
    06. Not That Funny 18. Stand Back
    07. Tusk 19. Go Your Own Way
    08. Sisters of the Moon 20. World Turning
    09. Sara 21. Don’t Stop
    10. Big Love 22. Silver Springs
    11. Landslide 23. Say Goodbye
    12. Never Going Back Again

    European tour dates
    20 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    21 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    24 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    25 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    27 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    29 Sep LG Arena Birmingham, Great Britain
    01 Oct Manchester Arena Manchester, Great Britain
    03 Oct Hydro Glasgow, Great Britain
    06 Oct Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany
    07 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
    09 Oct Sport Palais Antwerp, Belguim
    11 Oct Bercy Paris, France
    13 Oct Hallenstadion Zürich, Switzerland
    14 Oct Schleyerhalle Stuttgart, Germany
    16 Oct O2 World Berlin, Germany
    18 Oct Jyske Bank Boxen Herning, Denmark
    20 Oct Oslo Spektrum Oslo, Norway
    23 Oct Globen Stockholm, Sweden
    26 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • CONCERT REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac @ The Hydro, Glasgow

    CONCERT REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac @ The Hydro, Glasgow

    Legendary rockers return to Glasgow with a five-star performance

    (Michelle Blair)
    (Michelle Blair)

    The buzz of conversation grew, as the crowd, taking their seats, waited in anticipation for the return of Fleetwood Mac at The Hydro.

    The iconic outfit returned to Glasgow almost four years after their last visit, and proved to be as incredible as ever. Without further ado they launch into ‘Second Hand News’, closely followed by classic songs ‘The Chain’ and ‘Dreams’.

    Fleetwood Mac seem just as excited as the audience, with Lindsey Buckingham jumping around the stage like a man half his age.

    Coincidentally, it just happens to be Lindsey’s 64th birthday, and the crowd takes the chance to sing ‘Happy Birthday’, to which he responds with “don’t remind me”.

    Stevie Nicks is also on top form, and her captivating stage presence makes the show a joy to watch. Her voice perfectly harmonious with Lindsey’s, she moves around the stage, at times spinning around on the spot, but never standing still for a second.

    As well as old songs, the band treats the audience to something new, debuting a song ‘Sad Angel’, much to the crowd’s delight.

    At one point, an appreciating fan throws her underwear onstage, leading an amused Mick Fleetwood to say “I feel like Rod Stewart up here, goodness me.”

    One of the highlights of the evening is undoubtedly the performances of ‘Go Your Own Way’ and ‘Don’t Stop’, where the thousands of people singing along almost drown out the band. Gazing around and seeing so many people gathered together for the music is an enchanting experience, and the musicians take full advantage of the electric atmosphere in Glasgow’s newest music venue.

    Fleetwood Mac are on top form and make the evening a night to remember; the audience fully aware of how much they are appreciated by the band, and by the reaction of the audience, the feeling is entirely mutual.

    Gillian Thomson / Edinburgh Journal / Wednesday, October 16, 2013

  • CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, Denmark

    CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, Denmark

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    Fleetwood Mac performed in concert at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, Denmark on Friday night. Though well-attended, the Denmark show did not sell out, one of the few concerts on the European tour to miss that attendance milestone. Despite some empty seats, the concert still impressed Fleetwood Mac’s legion of Danish fans who came out to see their favorite band. Videos, fan reaction, and the set list from the show appear below.

    Fleetwood Mac move on to Oslo, Norway, where the band will perform a show at the Oslo Spektrum on Sunday night.

    Music critic reviews

    When The Box turned into Buckingham Palace (in Danish)
    A frayed Fleetwood Mac baby steps into the present (in Danish)

    Videos

    Sara (courtesy of Ynnohj Cale)

    Big Love (courtesy of DonHolme)

    Landslide (courtesy of azbeatles)

    Gypsy (courtesy of gummihammeren)

    Go Your Own Way (courtesy of per8930)

    Don’t Stop (courtesy of thesupervagn)

    Media review

    Fleetwood Mac gave what they had (article is in Danish)

    Fan reaction via Twitter

    https://twitter.com/Billetnet/status/391168944498671617


    https://twitter.com/nightgolfer/status/391258311695548416


    https://twitter.com/nightgolfer/status/391279142403969024


    https://twitter.com/m_hedegaard/status/391313648381358081

    Herning setlist

    01. Second Hand News 13. Without You
    02. The Chain 14. Gypsy
    03. Dreams 15. Eyes of the World
    04. Sad Angel 16. Gold Dust Woman
    05. Rhiannon 17. I’m So Afraid
    06. Not That Funny 18. Stand Back
    07. Tusk 19. Go Your Own Way
    08. Sisters of the Moon 20. World Turning
    09. Sara 21. Don’t Stop
    10. Big Love 22. Silver Springs
    11. Landslide 23. Say Goodbye
    12. Never Going Back Again

    European tour dates
    20 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    21 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    24 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    25 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    27 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    29 Sep LG Arena Birmingham, Great Britain
    01 Oct Manchester Arena Manchester, Great Britain
    03 Oct Hydro Glasgow, Great Britain
    06 Oct Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany
    07 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
    09 Oct Sport Palais Antwerp, Belguim
    11 Oct Bercy Paris, France
    13 Oct Hallenstadion Zürich, Switzerland
    14 Oct Schleyerhalle Stuttgart, Germany
    16 Oct O2 World Berlin, Germany
    18 Oct Jyske Bank Boxen Herning, Denmark
    20 Oct Oslo Spektrum Oslo, Norway
    23 Oct Globen Stockholm, Sweden
    26 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ O2 World Berlin

    CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ O2 World Berlin

    Fleetwood Mac performed in concert at the O2 World Arena in Berlin on Wednesday night, wrapping up a three-city tour of Germany. Stephane, a big Fleetwood Mac fan, succinctly described her concert experience in the following tweet: “Awesome. Class. Legendary. Amazing. Fantastic. Skilled. Talented. Too many words. Great experience.”

    https://twitter.com/Stephanenny/status/390585981818404864

    Stevie dedicated “Landslide” to her goddaughter Kelly Anne, whom she has known since Kelly Anne was five. Kelly Anne has lived and worked with Stevie’s team for many years.

    The tour now moves to Northern Europe, where the band will perform shows in Herning, Denmark (this Friday); Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm, Sweden. The European tour ends on October 26 with an encore performance at Ziggo Domo in Amsterdam.

    Videos

    CONCERT MEDLEY: Second Hand News, The Chain, Dreams, Sad Angel, Rhiannon, Tusk, Sara, Gypsy, Eyes of the World, Gold Dust Woman, I’m So Afraid, Stand Back, Go Your Own Way, World Turning & Don’t Stop (compiled by kitti lubmin)

    CONCERT MEDLEY: Rhiannon, Tusk, Big Love, Landslide, Gypsy, Go Your Own Way, Don’t Stop (compiled by Mathias H Steiger)

    The Chain (courtesy of Madlen Ehrlich)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXuqX9saupw

    The Chain (courtesy of moremusic2)

    Sad Angel (courtesy of moremusic2)

    Tusk (courtesy MegaButchdog)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzAlx0KAgOw

    Big Love (courtesy of moremusic2)

    Landslide (courtesy of moremusic2)

    Gold Dust Woman (courtesy of moremusic2)

    Stand Back (courtesy of starmoonchild65)

    Go Your Own Way (courtesy of Madlen Ehrlich)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YXL9XQcx-g

    World Turning (janchad26)

    Don’t Stop (courtesy of tullsong)

    Silver Springs (courtesy of janchad26)

    More fan reaction via Twitter


    https://twitter.com/EricAerts/status/390540954299805696


    https://twitter.com/samantha_grocot/status/390544260434767872


    https://twitter.com/curtisdaughter/status/390546558032568320


    https://twitter.com/Stephanenny/status/390586477903888384
    https://twitter.com/Stephanenny/status/390586415492648961
    https://twitter.com/Stephanenny/status/390586053469696000
    https://twitter.com/ChrisDzie/status/390589660650815488


    https://twitter.com/Goldierocks/status/390609256954998784

    Berlin setlist

    01. Second Hand News 13. Without You
    02. The Chain 14. Gypsy
    03. Dreams 15. Eyes of the World
    04. Sad Angel 16. Gold Dust Woman
    05. Rhiannon 17. I’m So Afraid
    06. Not That Funny 18. Stand Back
    07. Tusk 19. Go Your Own Way
    08. Sisters of the Moon 20. World Turning
    09. Sara 21. Don’t Stop
    10. Big Love 22. Silver Springs
    11. Landslide 23. Say Goodbye
    12. Never Going Back Again

    European tour dates
    20 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    21 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    24 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    25 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    27 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    29 Sep LG Arena Birmingham, Great Britain
    01 Oct Manchester Arena Manchester, Great Britain
    03 Oct Hydro Glasgow, Great Britain
    06 Oct Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany
    07 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
    09 Oct Sport Palais Antwerp, Belguim
    11 Oct Bercy Paris, France
    13 Oct Hallenstadion Zürich, Switzerland
    14 Oct Schleyerhalle Stuttgart, Germany
    16 Oct O2 World Berlin, Germany
    18 Oct Jyske Bank Boxen Herning, Denmark
    20 Oct Oslo Spektrum Oslo, Norway
    23 Oct Globen Stockholm, Sweden
    26 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • CONCERT REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac — The Hydro, Glasgow, Thu 3 Oct 2013

    CONCERT REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac — The Hydro, Glasgow, Thu 3 Oct 2013

    Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood and co. prove that ‘the Mac is back’ with effortless arena show

    Frontwoman Stevie Nicks performs at Glasgow's Hydro on October 3. (The List)
    Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks performs at Glasgow’s Hydro on October 3. (The List)

    Fleetwood Mac version 2K13 look genuinely fresh; revitalised so much in their relative absence that casually jumping into ‘The Chain’ two songs in looks effortless. And they’re just warming up. Though “Everywhere” is among notable absentees in tonight’s gargantuan set, in favour of a few new gems from April’s Extended Play EP, our returning legends still serve up a high concentration of stone cold classics, from “Rhiannon,” “Tusk” and “Gold Dust Woman” to the blissfully upbeat “Don’t Stop” and the immortal “Go Your Own Way,” with resident front woman/ethereal spirit guide Stevie Nicks sashaying and cavorting with the crowd throughout.

    With Mick Fleetwood on top, eccentric form behind the kit, thumping the skins like he’s fresh out of high school, and John McVie manning the helm on rhythmic duties, the band sound virtually unstoppable as they drive their runaway arena-filling freight train right into the hearts of twelve thousand screaming and adoring fans. But it’s perhaps the back-to-back solo set pieces of “Big Love” — in which the still remarkably baby-faced Lindsey Buckingham commands the enormous stage with his frantic finger-picking and searing howls — and Stevie Nicks’ trademark tearjerker “Landslide” that truly reduce The Hydro to a bittersweet, emotional mess.

    Endingly aptly on “Say Goodbye,” the band close one door and gently nudge open another, with enough hints at future plans to assure us — especially those suffering from painful sell-outs and ticket hikes — that this is not just a flying visit. Or in Buckingham’s own words “the Mac is back.” For good.

    The List (UK) / Tuesday, October 15, 2013

  • CONCERT REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac @ Schleyer-Halle Arena, Stuttgart, Germany

    CONCERT REVIEW: Fleetwood Mac @ Schleyer-Halle Arena, Stuttgart, Germany

    Rock on Gold Dust Woman! Fleetwood Mac performed at Schleyer-Halle Arena in Stuttgart, Germany on Monday night. (Photo by Esther)
    Rock on Gold Dust Woman! Fleetwood Mac performed at Schleyer-Halle Arena in Stuttgart, Germany on Monday night. (Photo by Esther)

    Fleetwood Mac performed in concert at the Schleyer-Halle Arena in Stuttgart on Monday night, the second of three shows in Germany.

    The band will wrap up its tour of Germany on Wednesday by performing a show at the O2 Arena in Berlin.

    Videos

    The Chain (courtesy of Dj Neck Attack)

    Sad Angel (courtesy of Rob64Live)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MQzIFQXnEI

    Rhiannon – partial (courtesy of Gaby with y)

    Rhiannon – partial (courtesy of willnix)

    Rhiannon (courtesy of Ron Renshaw)

    Tusk (courtesy of MrFlottmann1)

    Sisters of the Moon (courtesy of Ron Renshaw)

    Never Going Back Again (courtesy of Rob64Live)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUazcHt4gSc

    Gypsy – partial (courtesy of Gaby with y)

    Gold Dust Woman – short clip (courtesy of Rob64Live)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viiT14Iln5Q

    Go Your Own Way (courtesy of Rob64Live)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXYyN3PSvo

    Don’t Stop (courtesy of Ron Renshaw)

    Online review

    Oldies night, part 2: Fleetwood Mac in the Schleyer Hall (in German)

    Fan reaction via Twitter

    Stuttgart setlist

    01. Second Hand News 13. Without You
    02. The Chain 14. Gypsy
    03. Dreams 15. Eyes of the World
    04. Sad Angel 16. Gold Dust Woman
    05. Rhiannon 17. I’m So Afraid
    06. Not That Funny 18. Stand Back
    07. Tusk 19. Go Your Own Way
    08. Sisters of the Moon 20. World Turning
    09. Sara 21. Don’t Stop
    10. Big Love 22. Silver Springs
    11. Landslide 23. Say Goodbye
    12. Never Going Back Again

    European tour dates
    20 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    21 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    24 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    25 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    27 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    29 Sep LG Arena Birmingham, Great Britain
    01 Oct Manchester Arena Manchester, Great Britain
    03 Oct Hydro Glasgow, Great Britain
    06 Oct Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany
    07 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
    09 Oct Sport Palais Antwerp, Belguim
    11 Oct Bercy Paris, France
    13 Oct Hallenstadion Zürich, Switzerland
    14 Oct Schleyer-Halle Arena Stuttgart, Germany
    16 Oct O2 World Berlin, Germany
    18 Oct Jyske Bank Boxen Herning, Denmark
    20 Oct Oslo Spektrum Oslo, Norway
    23 Oct Globen Stockholm, Sweden
    26 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland

    CONCERT VIDEOS: Fleetwood Mac @ Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland

    On Sunday night, Fleetwood Mac performed in concert at Hallenstadion Arena in Zürich, Switzerland’s largest city.

    The tour now returns to Germany, where Fleetwood Mac will perform a show at Stuttgart’s Schleyerhalle Arena on Monday night. The band will play a third and final show in Germany on Wednesday night at the O2 World Berlin. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the entire European tour schedule.

    Videos

    Rhiannon (courtesy of Reto Hochstrasser)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVcy1v1I7U

    Big Love (courtesy of Max Aebischer)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9xqj7-s7xI

    Never Going Back Again (courtesy of Reto Hochstrasser)

    Without You (courtesy of Reto Hochstrasser)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC5JulKpzUE

    Gypsy (courtesy of Festisov45)

    Eyes of the World (courtesy of Festisov45)

    Gold Dust Woman – partial (courtesy of Urs Meier)

    I’m So Afraid (courtesy of Festisov45)

    Stand Back (courtesy of Festisov45)

    Go Your Own Way (courtesy of Reto Hochstrasser)

    Don’t Stop, band intros (courtesy of amiko003)

    Don’t Stop (courtesy of Reto Hochstrasser)

    Silver Springs (courtesy of Fetisov45)

    Say Goodbye (courtesy of Festisov45)

    Media review

    Entertaining songs, lengthy execution (mixed review, in German)

    Fan reaction via Twitter

    Zürich setlist

    01. Second Hand News 13. Without You
    02. The Chain 14. Gypsy
    03. Dreams 15. Eyes of the World
    04. Sad Angel 16. Gold Dust Woman
    05. Rhiannon 17. I’m So Afraid
    06. Not That Funny 18. Stand Back
    07. Tusk 19. Go Your Own Way
    08. Sisters of the Moon 20. World Turning
    09. Sara 21. Don’t Stop
    10. Big Love 22. Silver Springs
    11. Landslide 23. Say Goodbye
    12. Never Going Back Again

    European tour dates
    20 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    21 Sep O2 Dublin Dublin, Ireland
    24 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    25 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    27 Sep O2 Arena London, Great Britain
    29 Sep LG Arena Birmingham, Great Britain
    01 Oct Manchester Arena Manchester, Great Britain
    03 Oct Hydro Glasgow, Great Britain
    06 Oct Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany
    07 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
    09 Oct Sport Palais Antwerp, Belguim
    11 Oct Bercy Paris, France
    13 Oct Hallenstadion Zürich, Switzerland
    14 Oct Schleyerhalle Stuttgart, Germany
    16 Oct O2 World Berlin, Germany
    18 Oct Jyske Bank Boxen Herning, Denmark
    20 Oct Oslo Spektrum Oslo, Norway
    23 Oct Globen Stockholm, Sweden
    26 Oct Ziggo Dome Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • FAN REVIEW: Christine McVie and me at the O2

    FAN REVIEW: Christine McVie and me at the O2

    (Lolly Does London)
    (Lolly Does London)

    In an 11-month, 13-country (so far) adventure there have been plenty of “I’d die happy” moments.

    But, despite an ever-burgeoning passport, a self-satisfying list of European sights and South American escapades, and mastering the art of slipping through the masses to score the last empty seat on the Tube, I’ve struggled to think of another moment to top my list of moments since setting off on the Big OE.

    Yes, folks, you might have tickets to Vector Arena but I defy you to trump seeing Fleetwood Mac belt out folksy rock jam after jam at London’s O2 Arena.

    The evening did not start off the way I hoped.

    After making the mistake of first heading to a bar in the Square Mile for some pre-show drinks (oh sure, I’ll pay [PndStlg]19 for a shared cocktail that arrives in a miniature bathtub filled mainly of ice- cubes not booze, and, oh sure, I’d love to be surrounded by Hooray Henrys loudly discussing how many zeros are in their salaries! That doesn’t sound irritating at all) we came to our senses and decided to venture to the surely packed-to-the-brim bars around the stadium.

    From there the night was on a steady, skyrocketing improve.

    In a moment of sheer brilliance, a consensus to buy some cheap Sav at a mini Tesco was reached so, upon arrival in Greenwich, we joined the troupe of concert-goers lounging around the concrete, supping in both London’s tacit approval of public drinking and the surprisingly balmy autumn evening.

    (The evening’s warm-up entertainment: peering at the group of people taking part in the newest craze for London singletons, a group blind-date version of Up At the O2 — getting strapped into a harness and venturing out onto the 52m-high walkway, in the dark no less, is one way to sort the men from the boys, I s’pose.)

    Then it was time for the night to reach what I thought would be its pinnacle — hours of live Fleetwood Mac listening pleasure.

    There aren’t many bands that sound as good live as they do on their polished- to-perfection iTunes downloads. Even fewer that can make that claim, when the average age of its five “classic” members clocks in at 66.4 years.

    Fleetwood Mac is not one of those bands.

    Ignoring the buzz-kills who seem to crop up at every concert — I kid you not, the guy next to me had his fingers in his ears the whole time — and the burning in my heel-clad feet, I was one of those who defied the posse of lemony ladies, and the security guards they tried to enlist, who kept insisting everybody “sit down.”

    At. A. Concert.

    Most people have one act that serves as their happy place.

    For me, that’s Fleetwood Mac, who have been a constant presence during summers in Wanaka, house parties, and road trips since ages ago.

    So to be in the audience at the O2 — a venue that would be hard to beat, no matter who you’re listening to — was magic.

    To be in the audience to witness Christine McVie — arguably the band’s most underrated member — perform with them since the Nineties, was even better.

    That, my friends, was the pinnacle.

    (Of the night, and possibly also my life.)

    The only disappointment, apres- concert, was watching the video clips I somehow managed to shoot, and being confronted with now-irrefutable proof my alleged singing is actually more like tone-deaf warbling.

    Once, I made a special point to thank Mum in public for teaching me all the words to Fleetwood Mac.

    I’m not sure the people around me would agree — and maybe that explains the dude next to me — but what I said then still stands.

    © Fairfax NZ News

    Alana Dixon / Uptown Girl Abroad / The Southland Times (NZ) Monday, October 14, 2013