Fleetwood Mac's only NZ concert... [Archive]

Boob Johnson

22nd August 2009, 12:50

Cool!

No Christine though.:oi-grr:
Struth with the line up change they have had over 40 years we could go on for hours about who is missing lol :laugh:

I would be surprised if there is another major band that has had so many changes in line up. The only constant was/is Mick.

Boob Johnson

22nd August 2009, 12:51

Wedding day.

Bollocks.
If you were a real fan you'd get married AT the concert :oi-grr:

McDuck

22nd August 2009, 13:38

Struth with the line up change they have had over 40 years we could go on for hours about who is missing lol :laugh:

I would be surprised if there is another major band that has had so many changes in line up. The only constant was/is Mick.

Megadeath have had a few, as have GNR

YellowDog

22nd August 2009, 13:46

Wedding day.

Bollocks.
Leave a note with the best man.

She'll understand and won't hold it against you. Ever.

boman

22nd August 2009, 13:47

Is in New Plymouth on the 19th Dec & it's across the road from my place......WooT WooT!!!

Just thought i'd share that with you all :banana:

Nothing more to see here, move along people :zzzz:

Are Stevie and Lynsay gunna be there?? Huh huh huh are they Huh???

Boob Johnson

22nd August 2009, 13:59

Are Stevie and Lynsay gunna be there?? Huh huh huh are they Huh???
No SNAFU this time Boman, they are indeed!!! :sunny:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/2778140/Fleetwood-Mac-heading-to-the-Bowl

Megadeath have had a few, as have GNR
Plenty have had a few, just nothing close to Fleetwood Mac. Did you see the Prime Presents on a few Mondays ago?

Mully

22nd August 2009, 14:00

Leave a note with the best man.

She'll understand and won't hold it against you. Ever.

She wants to go too....

YellowDog

22nd August 2009, 14:27

She wants to go too....
Many congrats to you for finding a female who believes she can put up with you OR at least thinks she can change you enough to make you barable.

The guy in your avatar picture got married with that silly haircut. He was in the middle of filming a series and had no choice.

If you both want to see Fleetwood Mac, then more the weddding date!

boman

22nd August 2009, 15:57

No SNAFU this time Boman, they are indeed!!! :sunny:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/2778140/Fleetwood-Mac-heading-to-the-Bowl

Plenty have had a few, just nothing close to Fleetwood Mac. Did you see the Prime Presents on a few Mondays ago?

Ohhhh Goodie. Gunna buy meself an early Chrissy pressie.

I saw it. I had no idea that they had had that many changes. I know they had a few but not that many.

old fartz

22nd August 2009, 16:59

the tri series is on that weekend

ynot slow

22nd August 2009, 17:32

Boob buy the tickets ya tight ass,I know you'll sit outside and listen for free.Hmm might need a room lol.

HenryDorsetCase

22nd August 2009, 17:39

peasea

22nd August 2009, 17:44

ynot slow

22nd August 2009, 17:54

So Stevie Nicks was true to her word,she said I'd like to bring the band to this brilliant arena,she must've convinced the band to perform outdoors,a big reason they hadn't been back.

Owl

22nd August 2009, 18:08

So Stevie Nicks was true to her word,she said I'd like to bring the band to this brilliant arena,she must've convinced the band to perform outdoors,a big reason they hadn't been back.

I wouldn't have thought NZ would hold great memories for them. Didn't Lyndsey get a hiding from Christine during their last concert here?:laugh:

ynot slow

22nd August 2009, 19:54

I wouldn't have thought NZ would hold great memories for them. Didn't Lyndsey get a hiding from Christine during their last concert here?:laugh:

But that was 30 yrs ago lol,they have shagged other members since then lol, shame Chris isn't coming with them if it is true.Amazing doco on prime couple of weeks ago,from beginning to almost modern day,great insight,and showed they have professionalism to perform and record the great albums and tours while embroiled in internal matters,imagine working at your peak with a guy who is shagging your ex partner,who was your partner probably a month or so earlier.

Boob Johnson

22nd August 2009, 20:03

Boob buy the tickets ya tight ass,I know you'll sit outside and listen for free.Hmm might need a room lol.
If im still in the country ill go for sure. I went to Stevie Nicks in 2006, she was fantastic! Some family members paid stupid $$$ to sit front & centre while a couple of us had general admission (was still $100 :(). We were almost front & centre sitting under the massive oak tree. It started raining part way through & we didn't get a drop on us, can't say the same for the others :clap:

Naki Rat

23rd August 2009, 15:30

Genestho

23rd August 2009, 15:57

They were a much more interesting band in the Peter Green era, IMO. Very Yardbirdsy british psychedelia. I would like to see them but have other priorities for the money. I do love the Rumours album though. and Tusk.

I agree with you re: the Peter Green era, and also love Rumours! Good album!!
Songbird is a beautiful song!!!

Is that the same weekend of the Suzuki NZ Tri-Series? Bugger.
Tri-series wins hands down, they need to do another concert!! Teeheee

Mully

23rd August 2009, 18:00

Songbird is a beautiful song!!!

Heh, guess what Miss Mully is walking down the aisle to?

Boob Johnson

23rd August 2009, 18:14

Saw them at western Springs during their Tusk era. Excellent apart from Stevie doing a big tearful "band's breaking up" act.

I did however hear a recent recording played by a New Plymouth announcer on NewstalkZB that definitely wasn't a good advertisement for FM. If that is what they are sounding like now there's going to be some very disappointed people at the concert :(

Let's hope this word is true

Word is that during the tour the band is sticking closely to its 1975 self-titled album, the first to feature the Buckingham-Nicks combo, and its follow-up two years later, Rumours, one of the biggest-selling albums of all time.

Genestho

23rd August 2009, 18:16

Heh, guess what Miss Mully is walking down the aisle to?

Awwwwwwww!!

Congratulations to you both!!!

Number One

24th August 2009, 10:20

Is in New Plymouth on the 19th Dec & it's across the road from my place......WooT WooT!!!

So you inviting us all to stay are ya?

24th August 2009, 12:33

Have they got wheel chair ramps onto the stage in New Plymouth?

I saw them perfom in Wellington circa 1980 when Stevie Nicks was ...the hottest chick in showbiz! Man I had a crush on her.

Was a good concert and her voice and looks mesmerised the crowd.

Boob Johnson

24th August 2009, 13:31

So you inviting us all to stay are ya?
I've got a few spare beds :shifty:

Have they got wheel chair ramps onto the stage in New Plymouth?

I saw them perfom in Wellington circa 1980 when Stevie Nicks was ...the hottest chick in showbiz! Man I had a crush on her.

Was a good concert and her voice and looks mesmerised the crowd.
She is still pretty hot I reckon, well at least she was 3 years ago, just kinda needs an image update, still wearing the same kinda outfits, not that I mind but lacking in an image update I guess im trying to say.

SPman

24th August 2009, 13:44

Fleetwood Mac - pah - it's been all downhill since 1969.................

F5 Dave

24th August 2009, 14:58

Well the wife txt'd me all excited like. Prob is if we want to leave the youngun :baby:back in wgtn . . . or take him with us & leave him at Boob J's place if he's going to be in.

Actually I offered to stay at the motel with the kid so the wiff can go with her mates, may seem soft but I'm off racing either weekend at Chch & Taupo & I'd rather race than be go to the concert. Oldie concerts are such a risk. My sister went 30 yrs ago, that would have been great.

F5 Dave

24th August 2009, 17:12

Two Hundred & Fifty Fornicating dollars!?!!:crazy:

Naki Rat

24th August 2009, 18:59

Looks like the cheapest option sitting on the grass slopes will be $147.50 with the new 'over the lake' seating presently being constructed being the priciest at $369 a pop :gob:

http://showbiznz.co.nz/EventPrices.aspx

Boob Johnson

24th August 2009, 19:15

Well the wife txt'd me all excited like. Prob is if we want to leave the youngun :baby:back in wgtn . . . or take him with us & leave him at Boob J's place if he's going to be in.
he he. Not sure if im going yet or if ill even be in the country. But if im not going & will be in the country I would happily baby sit the wee sprog :niceone:

Defintely wouldn't pay $250 to see them but thanks to Naki Rat it's looking more like $147, which is a bit more reasonable!

If it rains you'll be glad you are sitting under the oak tree AND saving $200 odd :yes:

BiK3RChiK

24th August 2009, 21:31

Just hang over the fence by the zoo! :shifty: or is that all closed off now? Gawsh! it's an age since I was round them thar ways...

Boob Johnson

24th August 2009, 21:45

Just hang over the fence by the zoo! :shifty: or is that all closed off now? Gawsh! it's an age since I was round them thar ways...
Yeah na they put up plywood. No chance to sneak in anywhere, although theer is a great spot by the zoo that has a picnic table & it's real close to the fence so you get a good level of sound but just no visual's. Good for those times when you like the band but not an absolute fav or the ticket price is madness

F5 Dave

25th August 2009, 09:17

yeah I think the wiff read it wrong on the site. $150 almost sounds like a bargin. Was probably $8 last time they came.

Naki Rat

9th September 2009, 10:08

Tickets for the original December 19th concert sold out in 12 minutes this morning and a second concert on Sunday 20th has now been scheduled :woohoo:

CookMySock

9th September 2009, 11:25

Tickets for the original December 19th concert sold out in 12 minutes this morning and a second concert on Sunday 20th has now been scheduled :woohoo:Cool. Might try to get to that.

Steve

Mully

9th September 2009, 11:38

We've already got tickets.

F5 Dave

9th September 2009, 15:39

Accommodation in NP & Harew is apparently unobtainable. We're in the shite. I'll be babysitting a 7 month old child in a car at this rate.

Patrick

9th September 2009, 17:00

Is in New Plymouth on the 19th Dec & it's across the road from my place......WooT WooT!!!

Just thought i'd share that with you all :banana:

Nothing more to see here, move along people :zzzz:

Free advertising Boob? I see its a sellout after a few minutes. You booked solid, I guess????

ynot slow

9th September 2009, 17:10

I rang ticketdirect here at 9.10am(took ages to get a person on line).All gone.Couldn't remember the bloody pre sale code the TSB advised a month ago,so that meant couldn't get pre sale.Went into a website about FMac,and a link to tickets for $239NZ from stateside,they were reserved seats.Could imagine a guy buying several tickets then asking "where the dang is New Plymouth Rosco?"

ynot slow

9th September 2009, 17:10

Free advertising Boob? I see its a sellout after a few minutes. You booked solid, I guess????

If I behave can I book a cell for two?

Patrick

9th September 2009, 17:16

If I behave can I book a cell for two?

You mind sharing with Bubba? He hasn't had company for a while....

Boob Johnson

9th September 2009, 17:48

We've already got tickets.
And you got the last double/twin rooms at our lodge :niceone:

Free advertising Boob? I see its a sellout after a few minutes. You booked solid, I guess????
Don't need any advertising we are full lol, im sick to bloody death answering the phone every 10 mins with requests for the the 19th of December & at least 8 to 10 emails a day :brick: :laugh:

Especially since I won't even be here, ill be out of here by early next month & heading to South East Asia :clap:

edit: in the time I have been writing this response ive taken another 2 calls for this damn concert.........make it stop, please make it stop :laugh:

Accommodation in NP & Hawera is apparently unobtainable. We're in the shite. I'll be babysitting a 7 month old child in a car at this rate.
Negative. I have space on the 19th but im holding it back for tourists that have no clue this concert is on & I do have (limited) space on the 20th if you would like to book, but you will need to be quick, it will all but be gone by the end of this weekend I would imagine. I will be doing the same for the 20th & holding back some space for our regular trade (international tourists).

Mully

9th September 2009, 18:24

And you got the last double/twin rooms at our lodge .

Bwahahahahaha.

It's not what you know, and all that.

Richard Mc F

9th September 2009, 20:09

I got tickets...........yay, now find acomodation and apply for leave

ynot slow

10th September 2009, 09:18

I got tickets...........yay, now find acomodation and apply for leave

There is a backpackers place in Stratford,30 mins drive south of NP.Has quite a few rooms,old hospital building.

Pussy

19th December 2009, 22:27

Rocked on down to the Bowl of Brooklands this evening to the Fleetwood Mac concert.
Bloody amazing! They still rock after all these years. Well worth the effort to go!

chanceyy

19th December 2009, 22:44

my boss will be pleased to hear that .. she is going sunday nite .. and taken monday off work to recover...

good to hear you had a good time John :clap:

Pussy

19th December 2009, 23:23

my boss will be pleased to hear that .. she is going sunday nite .. and taken monday off work to recover...

good to hear you had a good time John :clap:

Your boss isn't going to be disappointed, Sandra!
I have come away with a new appreciation of the talent that each and every one of them have. Lyndsay Buckingham was legendary, both on vocals and guitar. Stevie.... well hey, what needs to be said there! Mick Fleetwood's prowess on the drums is second to none. John McVie's bass skills.... awesome!
Pissed with rain most of the concert, but WELL worth going.
I've always liked Fleetwood Mac, and do moreso now :2thumbsup

nudemetalz

20th December 2009, 00:33

ya lucky bugger !!

taff1954

20th December 2009, 06:30

Rocked on down to the Bowl of Brooklands this evening to the Fleetwood Mac concert.
Bloody amazing! They still rock after all these years. Well worth the effort to go!

My daughter and youngest son were there last night. I have absolutely no doubt it would have been an awesome performance, but how ironic that I was younger than they are now when I last saw Fleetwood Mac.:whistle:

BiK3RChiK

20th December 2009, 06:40

My sister and her crew went too... It seems strange how the Bowl pulls bands like Fleetwood Mac. I'd have loved to have seen them, but ah, well. Glad you had a great time John.

CookMySock

20th December 2009, 07:00

Nothing better than Fleetwood Mac in the rain. Bummer to have missed it.

Steve

martybabe

20th December 2009, 07:07

I felt for you poor bastards when the rain started last night but it sounds like you had a good time anyway. :2thumbsup

roadracingoldfart

20th December 2009, 07:42

Rocked on down to the Bowl of Brooklands this evening to the Fleetwood Mac concert.
Bloody amazing! They still rock after all these years. Well worth the effort to go!

Ok , now i just plain hate you man .
I seen them 2 times in days of old and wanted to see them this time but i had stuff happening.
If you really wanna have an experiance , go to the top of the old Millard stand at Athletic Park and stomp with thousands of others to Tusk , that was awesome and frightning as it rocked like hell was falling over lol.

Paul.

Maha

20th December 2009, 07:55

Conquiztador

20th December 2009, 08:18

For those who remember Fleetwood Mac the way they started, there is a treat coming to NZ: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=114117 , Peter Green will be here April 2010.

Rcktfsh

20th December 2009, 08:21

Both KISS and Fleetwood Mac played at Athletic Park in 1980, within weeks of each other if I recall correctly? it pissed down for one of the bands (cant remember which one) but it was so bad that they were slippin' over. Must have been KISS in those high heals?

Was at the FM concert and can't remember rain, Stevie Nicks fell over 3 times from memory but pretty sure that was down to the high quality smack available at the time (Mr Asia's empire had its early days in welly) not rain.

Sketchy Snr

20th December 2009, 08:56

Both KISS and Fleetwood Mac played at Athletic Park in 1980, within weeks of each other if I recall correctly? it pissed down for one of the bands (cant remember which one) but it was so bad that they were slippin' over. Must have been KISS in those high heals?

KISS was one of those Athletic howlers where the rain go's sideways. ( how did i remember that :shifty: ) Allso went to Fleetwood Mac there too.

Maha

20th December 2009, 09:04

Was at the FM concert and can't remember rain, Stevie Nicks fell over 3 times from memory but pretty sure that was down to the high quality smack available at the time (Mr Asia's empire had its early days in welly) not rain.

Sinclair was part of the road crew??

KISS was one of those Athletic howlers where the rain go's sideways. ( how did i remember that :shifty: ) Allso went to Fleetwood Mac there too.

We had something similar at the Western Springs Concert, but it was smoke not water...:doobey:

Genestho

20th December 2009, 09:15

For those who remember Fleetwood Mac the way they started, there is a treat coming to NZ: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=114117 , Peter Green will be here April 2010.

That would be treat Pete!! Going by live DVD's Fleetwood Mac would've been good to see live too!

Rcktfsh

20th December 2009, 09:16

Sinclair was part of the road crew??

We had something similar at the Western Springs Concert, but it was smoke not water...:doobey:

Rumour was some of Mr Smith's famous Cook Straight Blue Cod were involved.

Pussy

20th December 2009, 10:28

Ok , now i just plain hate you man .

Come here.... gizza kiss, Paul! :love:
I did pay a bit of penance... got fuggin wet!
Still buzzing now.... a great experience to see them live.

BTW, roadracingoldfart.... I've just done a bit of work on Nicki's six hundy.... I'm hoping it will be worth a batch of bikkies! :niceone:

allycatz

20th December 2009, 10:33

Both KISS and Fleetwood Mac played at Athletic Park in 1980, within weeks of each other if I recall correctly? it pissed down for one of the bands (cant remember which one) but it was so bad that they were slippin' over. Must have been KISS in those high heals?

Don't remember rain at the KISS concert. I walked home down the road to Island Bay afterwards. Shame Athletic Park no longer there...is a retirement village now

ynot slow

20th December 2009, 10:37

Once again it shows the venue is one of the best outdoors ampitheatre,amazing how word of mouth gets round,Stevie Nicks obviously told the group her verdict when last here,and as they say it's now history,bugger I couldn't get there.

Headbanger

20th December 2009, 10:42

Don't remember rain at the KISS concert. I walked home down the road to Island Bay afterwards. Shame Athletic Park no longer there...is a retirement village now

Indeed.....we demolished it.

That job bought me a new work wagon.:yes:

http://www.imagef1.net.nz/files/a74.jpg

Headbanger

20th December 2009, 10:44

The wife and and a couple of her friends just headed out of town, on route to New Plymouth, They looked pretty happy to be going.

I booked out an entire room for them at Boobs establishment.

Chisanga

20th December 2009, 12:35

My parents saw them last night (pissed I couldn't afford to join them) said the concert was amazing... especially Mr. Buckingham. Dad said the rain didn't detract from their enjoyment. Lucky bastards :)

kiwirach83

20th December 2009, 12:38

Fuck Fleetwood Mac :angry:

http://iforce.co.nz/i/pmqbsp2x.jpg (http://www.iforce.co.nz/View.aspx?i=pmqbsp2x.jpg)

Headbanger

20th December 2009, 12:46

Fuck Fleetwood Mac :angry:

All of them?, One big massive bisexual orgy?

That would be sick.

cave weta

20th December 2009, 12:51

And you got the last double/twin rooms at our lodge :niceone:

Don't need any advertising we are full lol, im sick to bloody death answering the phone every 10 mins with requests for the the 19th of December & at least 8 to 10 emails a day :brick: :laugh:

Especially since I won't even be here, ill be out of here by early next month & heading to South East Asia :clap:

edit: in the time I have been writing this response ive taken another 2 calls for this damn concert.........make it stop, please make it stop :laugh:

Negative. I have space on the 19th but im holding it back for tourists that have no clue this concert is on & I do have (limited) space on the 20th if you would like to book, but you will need to be quick, it will all but be gone by the end of this weekend I would imagine. I will be doing the same for the 20th & holding back some space for our regular trade (international tourists).

Can me and all my druggy hippy hare krisna mates sleep in your lounge in March for WOMAD?

Naki Rat

20th December 2009, 13:04

Can me and all my druggy hippy hare krisna mates sleep in your lounge in March for WOMAD?

mmmmmmmmm... WOMAD:woohoo: It was a difficult choice between FM and WOMAD but already seen FM and WOMAD is 3 days' worth of music for less $s.

Looks like tonight's weather may see the 'second concert' goers enjoying a better Naki summer evening. Enjoy all :yes:

Genestho

20th December 2009, 13:09

Fuck Fleetwood Mac :angry:

You know, if you re-arranged the words, you'd get the meaning and lyrics behind the best (IMO) FM album - Rumours! :blip:

roadracingoldfart

20th December 2009, 17:47

Come here.... gizza kiss, Paul! :love:
I did pay a bit of penance... got fuggin wet!
Still buzzing now.... a great experience to see them live.

BTW, roadracingoldfart.... I've just done a bit of work on Nicki's six hundy.... I'm hoping it will be worth a batch of bikkies! :niceone:

Yeah , well Nicki knows where i am to fix whatever you broke. :angry::crybaby::angry2:

choke ya prick. ohh and have a nice xmas

nadroj

20th December 2009, 22:38

Tonights concert was all fine! Hardy hardy hardy.......

Drunken Monkey

21st December 2009, 08:44

All of them?, One big massive bisexual orgy?

That would be sick.

Nah, just the Nickster. She's still hot, even for an older lady.

Patrick

21st December 2009, 13:06

My sister and her crew went too... It seems strange how the Bowl pulls bands like Fleetwood Mac. I'd have loved to have seen them, but ah, well. Glad you had a great time John.

The Bowl is a great natural ampitheatre. I am surpirised more bands don't line up to come here (and I am an impartial import to the Naki....).

I thought they sounded a little flat on the Sunday night.... but still great......

Mully

21st December 2009, 14:24

Just got back from New Plymouth.

Great concert and Boob's (former) place is very handy....

Headbanger

21st December 2009, 14:37

Just got back from New Plymouth.

Great concert and Boob's (former) place is very handy....

Has he left for good?, I thought he just went on holiday?

Mully

21st December 2009, 16:29

Has he left for good?, I thought he just went on holiday?

I thought he sold up - but I'm happy to stand corrected.

short-circuit

21st December 2009, 18:00

Sunday show was fucking ace. Called them back for two encores, tried for a third but they looked knackered. Weather was brilliant, New Plymouth is gorgeous - wished I coulda taken the bike.

Richard Mc F

21st December 2009, 21:36

Sunday show was fucking ace. Called them back for two encores, tried for a third but they looked knackered. Weather was brilliant, New Plymouth is gorgeous - wished I coulda taken the bike.

Ha I did! Went 43 as well great weekend, great music, great guitar solos:woohoo:

Pussy

22nd December 2009, 19:03

Yeah , well Nicki knows where i am to fix whatever you broke. :angry::crybaby::angry2:

choke ya prick. ohh and have a nice xmas

You really need a cuddle! (and some of Nicksta's FAMOUS rolled oat bikkies!)

Merry Christmas, mate! :niceone:

On topic... NP seemed to do very well out of the weekend, and Fleetwood Mac themselves gave positive feedback

Mully

22nd December 2009, 19:14

On topic... NP seemed to do very well out of the weekend, and Fleetwood Mac themselves gave positive feedback

New Plymouth often seem to turn it on - they've used that natural asset very well.

In some ways, I'm glad it's not in Auckland, cos the NIMBYs would fuck it right up.