Tuesday, January 05, 2010

ASK FLEETWOOD MAC / GIGS OF 09 THAT WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND

The Seven Deadly Sins of Reuniting Bands
Huffington Post

ENVY: WHEN OTHER REUNITED BANDS SCORE HITS
Everyone wants the comeback. Everyone wants to believe they have one more shot at the top of the charts. Most bands who reunite dispense with a new studio album. They're the smart ones. The stage — and 10,000 drunken nostalgic fans — are more forgiving than a recording studio. Ask Fleetwood Mac. They were smart enough to reunite in '97 with a live album, "The Dance." It was an album of oldies, but a #1 album nonetheless.

Full Article

The gigs of 09 that went above and beyond
The Dominion Post

FLEETWOOD MAC, BOWL OF BROOKLANDS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th
Part of the magic of Fleetwood Mac is knowing the soap-opera that informs and influences not only the songs but the performances. Lindsey Buckingham sings Go Your Own Way at Stevie Nicks as much as he is singing it with her. Nicks needs Buckingham to accompany her version of Landslide; a song that has added prescience 35 years on from its first performances. And of course in live performance there are nods to the blues band that Fleetwood Mac started out as (under the tutelage of Peter Green). There is something about the music of Fleetwood Mac, it spans generations - something that seems to be happening less and less with music. And this was the perfect show to end the year: full of nostalgia, full of hits, delivered by a band still aware of the magic behind its songs.

Full Article

OFF THE RECORD WITH JOE BENSON: Mick Fleetwood and Ken Caillat

This weekend Fleetwood Mac OFF THE RECORD with J.B., Mick Fleetwood & producer Ken Caillat
Sunday January 10th: OFF THE RECORD with Joe Benson will feature the music of Fleetwood Mac as well as more of Joe's conversations with Mick Fleetwood and producer Ken Caillat.

Westwood One - Off The Record

Monday, January 04, 2010

NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STEVIES 20 (best-known STEVIE NICKS fan event in the world)

THE JACKIE FACTORY NYC PRESENTS



NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STEVIES 20:
SISTERS OF THE MOON
FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010
431 WEST 16TH STREET NYC
DOORS OPEN 9 PM - 4 AM
ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE LATE JANUARY
$20 TILL FEBRUARY 15, $25 THEREAFTER
18 AND OVER, 21 TO DRINK

Full Details on NOTS 20 Website:

Night of a Thousand Stevies is probably the best-known STEVIE NICKS fan event in the world, a riot of shawls, lace, baby's breath, twirling, tambourines and great performance. This event began at JACKIE 60 twenty years ago with four performers, and has grown into a true spectacle, featuring countless interpretations over a marathon night. As always, this Enchanted evening will climax in a twirl of shawls and tambourines with the Battle of a Thousand Stevies near morning.

This year's moonlit, milestone edition was inspired by one of Stevie's most enduring and iconic songs, SISTERS OF THE MOON. Though Stevie has not performed this song much of late, it has remained a showpiece and staple of some of NOTS most thrilling performers, from NICOLE NICKS during the JACKIE 60 days right through to POISON EVE and troupe last year. This year's bill will include Legends of Stevie Realness from all eras of the show, and honors them all, who come from all over the country and go through so much to join us, our Sisters of the Moon.

As we once again prepare for a truly magical night, we are humbled by the tremendous support that you bring to NOTS every year. Special greetings to all of our friends from the Stevie Nicks websites and other online outposts for the Gypsies That Remain. Forward and post freely, and we look forward to twirling with all of you, sisters AND brothers of the moon, on May 14.

And The Love Remains -

Chi Chi Valenti, Hattie Hathaway and Johnny Dynell
Producers, NOTS 20
The Jackie Diaries

Sunday, January 03, 2010

CHRISTINE MCVIE BY KEN REGAN - 70'S STAGE SHOTS

A couple of really neat Christine McVie shots (and one Stevie) from sometime in the 70's are on ebay right now. Christine looks like a total gypsy here!...
Photos by: Ken Regan
Link: Christine
Link: Christine
Link: Stevie


CHART ROUND-UP: FLEETWOOD MAC "THE VERY BEST OF" UK AND AU

UK TOP 75 - Week of January 4th:
"The Very Best Of" is down 14 positions to #37 in the UK.

UK TOP 75 CHART RUN (2009 Best Of Version):
Week 1 #6 Debut
Week 2 #10
Week 3 #12
Week 4 #15
Week 5 #26
Week 6 #29
Week 7 #31
Week 8 #25
Week 9 #21
Week 10 #23
Week 11 #37


AUSTRALIA:

ARIA TOP 50 CATALOGUE ALBUMS CHART - Week of January 4th:
"The Very Best Of" notches another week at No. 1 on the Australian Top 50 Catalogue Charts. Total weeks on the Catalogue Chart = 8.

ARIA TOP 50 ALBUMS CHART - Week of January 4th:
Fleetwood Mac's "The Very Best Of" drops to #34 on the chart. Total weeks it's placed non-consecutively on the chart = 104

ARIA TOP 50 PHYSICAL ALBUMS CHART - Week of January 4th:
"The Very Best Of" drops down to #30 on the Physical Albums Chart. Total weeks it's placed non-consecutively on the chart = 109

MICK FLEETWOOD AND DENNIS DUNSTAN REUNITED IN BRISBANE

Saturday, January 02, 2010

PHOTOS: Fleetwood Mac Unleashed in Charlotte, NC

FLEETWOOD MAC LIVE
CHARLOTTE, NC - APRIL 25, 2009
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STEVIE NICKS - KNACKS "SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND"

Stevie Wonder Seek and Ye Shall Find
Winnipeg Free Press

In her June 7 review, the Free Press's Melissa Martin awarded the Fleetwood Mac concert at the MTS Centre four out of five stars. Tim Magas, a postal carrier who collects anything/everything associated with the band's ethereal vocalist, Stevie Nicks, gave it a significantly higher grade.
A story about Magas's Nicks-knacks ran the same day as the show ("Nicks Fix," June 6). "I haven't seen Stevie since they played here; they just finished their European tour and are now in Australia," says Magas, who, to date, has seen Nicks perform live on 19 separate occasions.

During the last few months, Magas has added T-shirts, hoodies and tuques to his mix, but his newest Nicks-related item doesn't exactly fall under the category "officially licensed merchandise."

"Michael wanted to get a third dog but I didn't," Magas says, referring to his partner. "To coerce me, he said I could name it anything I wanted. Well, (four) weeks ago, our new dog came home from the Humane Society and yes, I now have a Stevie, and I love her."

Friday, January 01, 2010

NEW TO YOUTUBE.... FLEETWOOD MAC Live in Antwerpen, Belgium October 14, 2009

Fleetwood Mac at Sportpaleis Antwerpen, Belgium
October 14, 2009
RHIANNON | GO YOU OWN WAY | DON'T STOP



FLEETWOOD MAC - BRISBANE, AU TOUR GROSSES & TOUR STATS UPDATED

FLEETWOOD MAC are #2 this week on Billboard Magazine's Top Boxscore Chart with a reported gross of $3,082,830 for their two dates in Brisbane, Australia December 15th and 16th.

Fleetwood Mac, The Verses Brisbane Entertainment Centre
City: Brisbane, Australia
Dates: Dec. 15-16, 2009
Gross: $3,082,830
Attendance/Capacity: 20,535 / 22,300
# of Shows / Sellouts: 2 / 0
Ticket Prices: $177.72, $113.92
Promoter: Andrew McManus Presents
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THE NUMBERS SO FAR - Compiled From Reported Numbers To Billboard Magazine:
Total Unleashed Shows Performed: 80
Total Unleashed Shows Reported: 63
Total Gross Ticket Sales Reported: $69,984,219
Total Attendance: 684,457
Total Capactiy: 805,927
Total Reported Sellouts: 10

THE BREAKDOWN - Based On Above Numbers:
Average Per Show Gross: $1,110,861
Average Per Show Attendance: 10,864
Average Per Show Capacity: 12,792
Average Per Show Ticket Price: $102.25
Average Per Show Attendance Percentage: 85%

Thursday, December 31, 2009

PRESS RELEASE: MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND HEADLINES "WE THE CHILDREN PROJECT"



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Grammy Nominated: MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND 
featuring RICK VITO
to headline
 “WE.THE.CHILDREN. PROJECT’S ULTIMATE GRAMMY KICK-OFF PARTY”
-A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PERFORMANCE FEATURING THE CO-FOUNDER OF FLEETWOOD MAC, benefiting STAND UP FOR KIDS

Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito, Songwriting Contestants and Celebrity Judges helping homeless kids off the streets.

 House of Blues Hollywood January 28, 2010.

HOLLYWOOD- In efforts to raise awareness about the shocking statistics and unforgiving reality concerning homeless children in the United States, We.The.Children. Project has created a pre-Grammy event set to kick the New Year off with a charitable boom. This year’s hottest Grammy kickoff party will commence on January 28th 2010 at The House of Blues in Hollywood, CA. We.The.Children. 2010 will be the ultimate Pre-Grammy talent competition, and philanthropic gathering. While most charitable events are giving away up to 30% of their profits, We.The.Children. Project is giving away 50% of the proceeds donated directly to StandUp For Kids. The Pre-Grammy party will feature live music, dancing, and cocktails, A-List celebrities, Grammy Nominees and the Best of the best of the entertainment Industry will be in attendance. All ticket buyers will receive a copy of The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito “BLUE AGAIN” DVD, which is scheduled to be released on January 26, 2010. An EXCLUSIVE private dinner will be held at the Foundation room for all celebrity participants including celebrity endorsers, host committee and judging panel, featuring Mick Fleetwood Private Cellar Wine with a special toast by Mick Fleetwood. Our creative environment will be a welcome space for songwriters, artists, and those who appreciate innovative efforts, to commingle.

The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat. Rick Vito is set to perform at the We.The.Children. Grammy kick-Off party. Mick Fleetwood, the iconic co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is celebrating his blues heritage with his Grammy nominated band just days before he learns if he and his band will take home the Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album. The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band features a tribute to the original Fleetwood Mac, the all-male blues band that started it all in 1967. Bringing together four stellar Blues and Rock musicians, Mick Fleetwood presents a band that is as current as it is nostalgic. At the front of the group is Rick Vito, veteran Bluesman and former Fleetwood Mac vocalist and lead guitarist. The band pays tribute to the Mac's early days, when it drew heavily on American blues music and produced hits such as "Albatross," "Oh Well" and "Black Magic Woman" (which was covered by Santana). The band also offers some essential blues covers in every show.

We.The.Children. Project has furthermore endeavored to offer both amateur and professional songwriters the chance to perform at the We.The.Children. Charitable celebration. The songwriting competition will begin accepting entries on November 2nd 2009 and will conclude on December 25th 2009, with the finalists performing at The House of Blues in Hollywood on January 28th for a panel of celebrity judges. More information about entering the “Write Your Song” competition can be found at http://www.wethechildren2010.com/

As we approach the holiday season, and the awards ceremony season in this coming New year, it is so important for the community to get involved and lend a hand to those who are less fortunate and in need. Over the last month, We.The.Children Project committee members have began a friendship with the StandUp for Kids non-profit charity. Founder,  Asal Masomi, comments that the partnership has, “…opened our eyes to the shocking statistics concerning homeless children in Los Angeles. There is an epidemic in the United States of children who are living on the streets, going hungry and sleep-deprived, on a regular basis. We have the resources and the opportunity to improve this situation, within the country, but more importantly in our very own backyards.”

We.The.Children. Project members have taken time out of their personal schedules to hit the streets in order to meet homeless children and they have much to report from their experiences. Several committee members took a trip to Venice Beach, CA where they met with children who were willing to tell their stories about their daily lifestyle. Many of these kids are spending their nights sleeping on the beach. They approach, not asking for money, but only asking for food and blankets to keep warm during these coming winter months. When offered any resources (food, clothes), the kids were always grateful and polite. They reported too, that they understand and believe that people look down on them as if they were criminals. But the reality is, their current living situations are often directly due to ‘family problems,’ often times implying an abusive family situation where these children felt their only option to end the abuse was choosing a life on the street. Executive director Viola Rock urges, “These kids are hungry, cold, lonely and scared- but they are intelligent, respectful, and talented. We need to get involved, to give them a helping hand.”

A portion of the proceeds will go to StandUp for Kids a non-profit organization. StandUp for Kids helps homeless and at-risk youths age 21 and younger tackle some of their everyday obstacles and work towards a life off the streets. StandUp for Kids further, supplies basic necessities such as food, clothing, and personal hygiene products, in addition to a wide array of services, including assistance with housing, education, vocational development, counseling, health and medical services, transportation and legal assistance. For more information about this organization visit their website at www.standupforkids.org.

We.The.Children. Project is a philanthropic for-profit business model that creates opportunities for communities to get involved with important issues relevant to the current economic situation and current world events.  The word “children” is a metaphor for all the people of our nation. We.The.Children. Project is a for-profit business model that donates 50% of all profits directly to the non-profit charities that they are partnered with. We.The.Children. Project has been inspired by the continued call for action by our Commander in Chief, Barack Obama. Their general philanthropic focus is to raise awareness and help aid the Children of Our Nation- including our nation's youth, the men and service women of the United States military, and those who are in deep need as a result of our current economic climate.


website: www.wethechildren2010.com.  

Contact:

We.The.Children. Project: 310.309.0962
Director of Media Relations: Danielle Boudaghians - danielleb@wethechildren2010.com
Executive Director: Viola Rock Viola@ame-usa.com
Founder: Asal Masomi: Asal@WeTheChildren2010.com

Mick Fleetwood Blues Band Co-Manager: Jonathan Todd, JTodd@MickFleetwood.com.  The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band is co-managed by Jonathan Todd/Sabre Entertainment and Carl Stubner/Sanctuary Management Group

Jonathan Todd

Tel:  877.877.4787 x 707
Fax: 818.741.1120 Press Start/Send to Fax

Today.... In 1974

On this day December 31, 1974
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks
joined Fleetwood Mac