TrueRumours Conjures Fleetwood Mac Magic at Boca Black Box

By Joanie Cox Henry

TrueRumours Enchants: [Left to Right] Linda Cusumano, Paul Boylson, Larry Quadagno, Lindsay Giova and Larry Jelley bring the essence of Fleetwood Mac to life At Boca Black Box.

There are tribute acts, and then there's TrueRumours—a quintet so committed to capturing the mystical essence of Fleetwood Mac that Saturday night's performance left me completely in awe. From the opening notes of "The Chain" to the triumphant finale of "Go Your Own Way," this was a pure celebration of Rumours-era glory.

Lindsay Giova didn't just play Stevie Nicks—she channeled her. Draped in flowing chiffon and wielding a tambourine like a mystical talisman, Giova nailed every breathy inflection and ethereal quality that made Nicks an icon. Her "Rhiannon" was spellbinding, her "Edge of Seventeen" absolutely ferocious, and when she delivered the aching vulnerability of "Landslide," grown adults in the audience could be seen wiping their eyes. She also delivered a flawless "Stand Back," in homage to Stevie's solo work. The lifelong Steve Nicks fan is also the front woman of the ultra fun '80s cover band, MixTape.

Eddie Jelley brought Lindsey Buckingham's manic genius to life with startling accuracy. His guitar work was crisp and explosive, particularly during "Silver Springs," where he captured that desperate, wounded intensity that made the original so devastating. As Giova and Jelley were fiercely performing their parts on this song, you could feel the intensity of Nicks and Buckingham! Their harmonies were glorious too.

"Time casts a spell on you but you won't forget me/I know I could have loved you but you would not let me." Let's just take a moment to appreciate those hauntingly beautiful lyrics.

Giova and Jelley even recreated the iconic stare down Nicks and Buckingham shared on stage during that legendary number.

Behind the kit, Larry Quadagno was nothing short of phenomenal. Playing Mick Fleetwood requires more than chops—it requires presence, swagger, and a willingness to be both the engine and the spectacle. Quadagno delivered on all fronts, but his moment truly arrived during "Tusk," where he attacked those tribal, militaristic rhythms with such commanding force that you could feel the floorboards vibrate. It made me want to go home and listen to Tusk in its entirety the way Buckingham intended!

Paul Boylson held down the bass with the steady, unshakeable professionalism that John McVie built his reputation on. and Linda Cusumano's keyboard work was the secret weapon of the evening. Capturing Christine McVie's spirit meant delivering warmth, melody, and that distinctive British charm, and Cusumano nailed it across classics like "Don't Stop," "Little Lies," and "Everywhere." Her vocal harmonies added a rich texture to the band's sound, and her solo moments—particularly on "Hold Me"—revealed a player who understood that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is serve the song.

"Dreams" floated through the room like cigarette smoke at a '70s Laurel Canyon party. "Gold Dust Woman" crackled with dark energy. "Say You Love Me" had the whole room swaying. By the time they reached the final notes of "Go Your Own Way," with the entire audience singing along, it was clear that TrueRumours is the stuff from which Fleetwood Mac "Dreams" are made. Do not miss the chance to see this band live. Check out https://www.facebook.com/TrueRumoursTribute/ for upcoming shows! Boca Black Box also has more shows coming up for its fall/winter season! Be sure to visit https://www.bocablackbox.com/ for the latest coming to this intimate, classy theater experience.

Here are some video highlights from the show: