I am a child of the 70's and 80's. Last night I finally was able to fulfill a life long dream and go see Fleetwood Mac in concert before someone died or went into retirement (Christine Mcvie was not there,I love her dearly, but I consider her non-essential. Harsh? Yes, but reality.). So I went to my first concert in 10 years.
They Rocked.
Going in we decided to play Fleetwood Mac bingo. Astonishingly and disappointingly enough there were only 5 women dressed in the full long hair, flowy-sleeved dress bit, there was only 1 really drunk girl who had to be carried out and we only smelled illegal substances twice. And for once, we went somewhere and neither of us saw any one we knew.
They played some of their greatest hits like "Gypsy" and "Rhiannon". It was nice being in a concert where everyone as pretty much over the age of 40. It was mellow and everyone was polite (until the parking lot) and there were no mosh pits.
I am getting old though; It was TOO LOUD.
They sounded great. Though Stevie looked a little sleepy through the performance on the Jumbotron until she sang Stand Back. Lindsey delivered like a mad man.
After 2 rousing encores we filed out into the parking lot where madness ensued. We saw one fistfight and two accidents.
For a night where I actually stayed up past 10. It was pretty fun.
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Glad you had a fun night! I smiled when you said it was TOO LOUD. Something must happen to us around age 40...I think the same thing at concerts now. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fun evening. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I have to admit, I haven't been to a concert in YEARS. Glad you had fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! I am a child of 80's hair bands and just found out Poison and Def Leppard are coming this summer! WooHoo!
ReplyDeletePast 10...wow you are living on the edge...hee hee!
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a bird told me you were going-I'm going tonight-can't wait ! I had no idea you had this blog-LOVE your ideas !
ReplyDelete-Lynda MCGarry
My 8 year old's name is Rhiannon. ;) What a great concert to go to.
ReplyDeleteFun did they sing Landslide? That's my favorite song.
ReplyDeleteHow FUN!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I LOVE Fleetwood Mac!! Good memories of their music in my life. Congrats on getting to go while the band is still together, that's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteLast summer I went to music festival in New Orleans. It was interesting as I'm older now and had not been to a concert like that in many years. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who thinks sometimes music is a bit too loud.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to see The Mac! I'm collecting fan reviews of the tour across the web and have linked to yours on my Stevie Nicks site.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see them but I must wait until May when they finally make it to California.
That sounds like fun. Everytime I hear a Fleetwood Mac song it reminds me of my college roommate. That is ALL she would play.
ReplyDeleteI love Fleetwood Mac.. so glad you had fun! Concerts ahh it's been awhile...
ReplyDeleteLuLu
Girl you had me laughing early this morning. It brought me back to my first concert ever...I was about thirteen and it was at the Worlds Fair in New Orleans Ann Murray was in concert. Let me just tell ya...she rocked the house,Ha! What did I know at thirteen. All of my friends that had nice Moms were going to see Billy Idol and Rick Springfireld BUT NOOOOO my Mom was nice to allow me to see Ann Murray? I did finally get to a real concert when I was in my late twentys and had two kids. I won some tickets from a contest and wet to see REBA....now thats a concert if ya love country and I had tickets to see Brooks and Dunn but gave those to my brother and He loved me forever,smile~
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you were able to let your hair down and have some fun past 10.....I was sleeping cause thats just how I roll now being almost .....40...ugh I said it! Have a great one my sweet friend. I would love to join in on your party. Take care
I sounds like you a terrific time! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love all of your refinished furniture. You're so creative :)
ReplyDeleteIn Spanish, no less! I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteThe Texas Woman
I LOVE FLEETWOOD MAC. I am so jealous!
ReplyDeleteHey Jen, Love Fleetwood Mac. Have seen them several times over the years. Song Bird was even our wedding song. Rock On :), Robin
ReplyDeleteI love them! Well I love Stevie. I saw them gosh, I guess 20 years ago. Lucky you to see them now!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Where did you see them? We had an urban legend (which we think is true) that Stevie Nick stayed in our neighborhood for a few weeks last year. She was across the street and kept to herself...not sure about all the details but it was interesting.
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY Fun!! I agree, it's all about Stevie.:) I love them. Saw them only once in concert. How great that you went, enjoyed, and stayed up past 10! :)
ReplyDeletexo Lidy
do you realize that I WAS THERE ALSO!!!!
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