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Title: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: allen on May 14, 2019, 09:29:28 AM
DTRW TOUR 2019 [C 16] UK/Europe leg 16
(https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6793.0;attach=3340)

VENUE & LATEST TICKET INFO
Location:- http://www.firstdirectarena.com/
Buy Tickets:- https://www.ticketline.co.uk/order/tickets/13340562
Clock @ Weather: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/uk/leeds

DIARIES
Guy Fletcher D.T.R.W. tour Diary: http://guyfletcher.co.uk/category/2019-european-tour-diary/
Richard Bennett Notes from the Road: https://www.richard-bennett.com/notes-from-the-road

A.M.I.T. HUB
Who’s going where?: https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=6400.0
Tickets : sale / exchange / wanted: https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?board=48.0
Pre-concert meetings: https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?board=49.0

PREVIOUS/NEXT MARK KNOPFLER Concert
Previous concert:- https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=6887.0
Next Concert:- https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=6921.0

Buy USB’S of this concert:- https://store.markknopfler.com/down-the-road-wherever-live-2019?utm_source=website&utm_medium=landingpage&utm_campaign=04_25_19&utm_content=dtrw_liveconcerts
29 songs were played on the 2015 tour
21 songs yet played on this tour

SET LIST
1. Why Aye Man
2. Corned beef city
3. Sailing to Philadelphia
4. Once upon a time in the west
5. Romeo and juliet
6. my bacon roll
7. Matchstick man
8. Done with bonaparte
9. Heart full of holes
10. She's gone / Your latest trick
11. Postcards from Paraguay
12. Silvertown Blues
13. Speedway at Nazareth
14. Money for Nothing
15. Piper to the end
16. Going Home
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 14, 2019, 09:48:19 AM
4 days to go!!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 14, 2019, 12:30:39 PM
4 days to go!!!

 :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 14, 2019, 12:32:31 PM
4 days to go!!!

 :o :o :o :o

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Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 14, 2019, 12:47:56 PM
4 days to go!!!

 :o :o :o :o

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Trying to out-emoji me?  Come on, that's just childish.  ::)

 ;)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: ds1984 on May 14, 2019, 01:07:33 PM
4 days to go!!!

 :o :o :o :o

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Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 14, 2019, 01:37:35 PM
4 days to go!!!

 :o :o :o :o

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Meaning dmg is getting a little excited in anticipation of the Leeds concert he's attending, although it appears our Val is ten times more excited!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 14, 2019, 02:57:35 PM
4 days to go!!!

 :o :o :o :o

?

Meaning dmg is getting a little excited in anticipation of the Leeds concert he's attending, although it appears our Val is ten times more excited!

 ;D    :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 15, 2019, 08:43:37 AM
looking forward too seeing you all, not going for a drink after or before but will see you guys in there im seat Block D, Row J, Seat 8.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: qjamesfloyd on May 15, 2019, 10:39:04 AM
This will be the first concert in a town that Mark has a strong connection to, I wonder if he has anything special planned to play or say?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: ds1984 on May 15, 2019, 07:38:44 PM
I'll be there and also the following night in Newcastle.

See You.

Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 15, 2019, 10:31:54 PM
looking forward too seeing you all, not going for a drink after or before but will see you guys in there im seat Block D, Row J, Seat 8.

We'll probably congregate down the front or "summit" prior to the show. 

I'm block B, row F, seat 18.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 16, 2019, 08:27:04 AM
cool ill see you guys down the front at somepoint , excitement building
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 16, 2019, 08:30:17 PM
We have 2x seats in Block D, Row D Seats 1 & 2.... :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 17, 2019, 09:03:59 AM
We have 2x seats in Block D, Row D Seats 1 & 2.... :wave

its going too be good nice too see familiar faces in the audience
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: jbaent on May 17, 2019, 10:10:41 AM
Leeds... one of the cities in MK history. He started to play with Steve Phillips there and developed his finger style properly with him, and worked on his writing skills to ended being the songwriter he is and prepare him before going to London, with a bunch of songs written in the Leeds period...

I would had like to attend the couple of concerts in the very special cities in MK history as they are Leeds and Newcastle, but a family commitment didn't allow me to do it...

Don't miss the chance to visit the famous pubs in which MK used to play with Steve uner the name "The Duolian String Pickers"
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 17, 2019, 10:34:37 AM
Leeds... one of the cities in MK history. He started to play with Steve Phillips there and developed his finger style properly with him, and worked on his writing skills to ended being the songwriter he is and prepare him before going to London, with a bunch of songs written in the Leeds period...

I would had like to attend the couple of concerts in the very special cities in MK history as they are Leeds and Newcastle, but a family commitment didn't allow me to do it...

Don't miss the chance to visit the famous pubs in which MK used to play with Steve uner the name "The Duolian String Pickers"

Especially, a visit to the Grove Inn is essential!   Perhaps have a drink there in the same room that MK played with Steve and Brendan!  :)   
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: jbaent on May 17, 2019, 10:41:58 AM
The famous 1986 first "Hillbillies" gig
(http://www.oneverybootleg.nl/NHB_1986.jpg)

Maybe The Grove Inn is not in the Leeds Arena area but it might be a good meeting point for its significance?

This is a picture of the Duolian Strig Pickers playing in 1968 in Leeds

(http://www.stevephillips.no/olavgallery_files/markandsteve1968stamp.jpg)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 17, 2019, 10:47:52 AM
It is very close to Leeds City Station, though!   Just head down Neville Street at the side of the station, under the bridge and carry on over the river and canal and there is the Grove!    :)

The place to visit near the arena is Leeds University on Woodhouse Lane and also the Pack Horse, opposite the university.  The Eldon and Fenton are close by too.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: jbaent on May 17, 2019, 11:03:55 AM
It is very close to Leeds City Station, though!   Just head down Neville Street at the side of the station, under the bridge and carry on over the river and canal and there is the Grove!    :)

The place to visit near the arena is Leeds University on Woodhouse Lane and also the Pack Horse, opposite the university.  The Eldon and Fenton are close by too.

Then The Pack Horse could be a great meeting point for all of you tomorrow?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Silvertown on May 17, 2019, 11:04:20 AM

Thank you for this first photo! I did not know that the first gig was already in 1986. So very soon after the world tour?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: jbaent on May 17, 2019, 11:06:01 AM

Thank you for this first photo! I did not know that the first gig was already in 1986. So very soon after the world tour?

31st May 1986, The Grove pub, Leeds.

And they (Brendan, Steve and MK) played these:

    Drop-kick me, Jesus
    Tomorrow night
    Your cheating heart
    Tear it down
    That's alright mama
    Drinking wine
    Morning train
    Mabelene
    Down on my knees
    Bewildered
    I believe
    Love me tender
    Move it on over
    Ragged and dirty
    Wedding bells
    Lawdy Miss Clawdy
    Boogie Woogie dance
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 17, 2019, 11:08:15 AM
It is very close to Leeds City Station, though!   Just head down Neville Street at the side of the station, under the bridge and carry on over the river and canal and there is the Grove!    :)

The place to visit near the arena is Leeds University on Woodhouse Lane and also the Pack Horse, opposite the university.  The Eldon and Fenton are close by too.

Then The Pack Horse could be a great meeting point for all of you tomorrow?


 Hedley Verity is probably best for eating!   ;)    All of those pubs near the university will be packed with students on a Saturday afternoon!  It doesn't bear thinking about!   :o     

Edit:   Just read that it is under new management and there are some good reviews.

The Pack Horse is further to walk to, especially for people who are coming by train.  Hedley Verity is closer to the arena - only 4 mins.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Silvertown on May 17, 2019, 11:17:52 AM

Thank you for this first photo! I did not know that the first gig was already in 1986. So very soon after the world tour?

31st May 1986, The Grove pub, Leeds.

And they (Brendan, Steve and MK) played these:

    Drop-kick me, Jesus
    Tomorrow night
    Your cheating heart
    Tear it down
    That's alright mama
    Drinking wine
    Morning train
    Mabelene
    Down on my knees
    Bewildered
    I believe
    Love me tender
    Move it on over
    Ragged and dirty
    Wedding bells
    Lawdy Miss Clawdy
    Boogie Woogie dance

Fantastic! Were there any AMITers attending?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Robson on May 17, 2019, 04:03:34 PM
Only Bewildered on the Missing album ... They could record a second album :) 1987-1990 many years ...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 18, 2019, 07:30:51 AM
Getting excited , caught 5.00am bus from Plymouth (almost Penzance) should of hitchhiked really lol 
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 18, 2019, 09:42:46 AM
Getting excited , caught 5.00am bus from Plymouth (almost Penzance) should of hitchhiked really lol

About to walk along to the station to catch the 9:14 to Edinburgh, then the 10:05 to Leeds.  See you there!  :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Dutchessy on May 18, 2019, 09:47:16 AM
Enjoy all!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 18, 2019, 09:50:18 AM
Getting excited , caught 5.00am bus from Plymouth (almost Penzance) should of hitchhiked really lol

About to walk along to the station to catch the 9:14 to Edinburgh, then the 10:05 to Leeds.  See you there!  :wave

See you later, dmg!    :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: herlock on May 18, 2019, 10:11:34 AM
Enjoy guys ! Lots of you there... I would have liked to come, would love to meet you irl dmg ! But I couldn't do both this and RAH, too complicated !
Cheers
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 18, 2019, 10:27:19 AM
At Birmingham New Street now, just about to depart with the 1003 to Leeds....
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 18, 2019, 10:28:55 AM
Getting excited , caught 5.00am bus from Plymouth (almost Penzance) should of hitchhiked really lol

Only 75miles difference!!! See you later :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 18, 2019, 10:32:03 AM
Awesome looking forward too seeing everyone , and MARK of course
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 18, 2019, 10:32:51 AM
Awesome looking forward too seeing everyone , and MARK of course

Goes without saying!!!!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: jbaent on May 18, 2019, 10:58:36 AM
I hope the "in the gallery" plaque has been replaced in the tunnel...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Silvertown on May 18, 2019, 02:39:58 PM
Have a nice one all! Showtime today?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 18, 2019, 02:51:58 PM
They have just taken off for Leeds!   Estimated time of arrival 3.15pm!    ;)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 18, 2019, 03:07:20 PM
We are here! Tickets picked up and now in our Hotel room overlooking this!! #happybunny!!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 18, 2019, 03:09:47 PM
They have just taken off for Leeds!   Estimated time of arrival 3.15pm!    ;)

Flying from??.....
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: NeilMPearson on May 18, 2019, 03:11:55 PM
They have just taken off for Leeds!   Estimated time of arrival 3.15pm!    ;)

Flying from??.....

Berlin.
https://www.flightradar24.com/AXY1801 (https://www.flightradar24.com/AXY1801)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 18, 2019, 03:13:41 PM
Presumed it was, and many thanks... :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: tunnel85 on May 18, 2019, 05:11:24 PM
Been in town for a couple of hours.  ;D

I don't know if everybody is aware but there's a no bag policy in this venue  :disbelief

See you shortly  ;D
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: PensaGhost on May 18, 2019, 05:12:30 PM
Been in town for a couple of hours.  ;D

I don't know if everybody is aware but there's a no bag policy in this venue  :disbelief

See you shortly  ;D

and what happens if you have a bag ?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: goon525 on May 18, 2019, 10:02:48 PM
Seems odd, that with plenty of AMITers there tonight, that we're getting no reports.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Dutchessy on May 18, 2019, 10:13:12 PM
1. Why Aye Man
2. Corned beef city
3. Sailing to Philadelphia
4. Once upon a time in the west
5. Romeo and juliet
6. my bacon roll
7. Matchstick man
8. Done with bonaparte
9. Heart full of holes
10. She's gone / Your latest trick
11. Postcards from Paraguay
12. Silvertown Blues
13. Speedway at Nazareth
14. Money for Nothing
15. Piper to the end
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Marnix on May 18, 2019, 10:48:29 PM
Seems odd, that with plenty of AMITers there tonight, that we're getting no reports.
They are first watching the Eurovision Song contest and after that starts Mark 😂
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: vr46mk on May 18, 2019, 11:03:23 PM
No BIA tonight either with TR already gone ??
Talk about keeping dismounting setlist  :disbelief

Or did I miss it?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Dutchessy on May 18, 2019, 11:04:01 PM
No BIA tonight either with TR already gone ??
Talk about keeping dismounting setlist  :disbelief

Or did I miss it?

Again... Piper instead of Bia. Not dismounting at all.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Dutchessy on May 18, 2019, 11:06:00 PM
1. Why Aye Man
2. Corned beef city
3. Sailing to Philadelphia
4. Once upon a time in the west
5. Romeo and juliet
6. my bacon roll
7. Matchstick man
8. Done with bonaparte
9. Heart full of holes
10. She's gone / Your latest trick
11. Postcards from Paraguay
12. Silvertown Blues
13. Speedway at Nazareth
14. Money for Nothing
15. Piper to the end
16. Going Home
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: jbaent on May 18, 2019, 11:09:20 PM
Seems odd, that with plenty of AMITers there tonight, that we're getting no reports.

Someone should wake them up...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Dutchessy on May 18, 2019, 11:10:18 PM
Setlist above  ;)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: goon525 on May 18, 2019, 11:11:05 PM
I’d rather hoped that we’d get one or two changes for the UK shows, but it seems it’s business as usual.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Robson on May 18, 2019, 11:11:59 PM
Thanks Dutchessy :)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 12:01:32 AM
My word what a fantastic concert with MK on top form, you seriously needed to be there to have heard what we did!!! More tomorrow....

I now own Litho 255/500...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 12:02:16 AM
Seems odd, that with plenty of AMITers there tonight, that we're getting no reports.

Someone should wake them up...

#rap reception...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 19, 2019, 12:29:46 AM
Superb concert tonight, marks playing the best I've seen from the tour so far, very relaxed and fluid , love the setlist loving this tour so much
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Guitarjack on May 19, 2019, 12:35:10 AM
My word what a fantastic concert with MK on top form, you seriously needed to be there to have heard what we did!!! More tomorrow....

I now own Litho 255/500...
Hope you don't mind me asking how much this was?

Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 12:37:53 AM
My word what a fantastic concert with MK on top form, you seriously needed to be there to have heard what we did!!! More tomorrow....

I now own Litho 255/500...
Hope you don't mind me asking how much this was?

Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk

£75.....
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Guitarjack on May 19, 2019, 12:40:33 AM
My word what a fantastic concert with MK on top form, you seriously needed to be there to have heard what we did!!! More tomorrow....

I now own Litho 255/500...
Hope you don't mind me asking how much this was?

Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk

£75.....
Ah thanks just out of interest do they role it up or is it framed I'm just wondering how I can logistically travel with it.

Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 12:59:22 AM
My word what a fantastic concert with MK on top form, you seriously needed to be there to have heard what we did!!! More tomorrow....

I now own Litho 255/500...
Hope you don't mind me asking how much this was?

Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk

£75.....
Ah thanks just out of interest do they role it up or is it framed I'm just wondering how I can logistically travel with it.

Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk

Like all the others I have from the previous tours, they come 'flat' in a large white envelope....
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Billy’s Tune on May 19, 2019, 02:40:45 AM
Superb concert tonight, marks playing the best I've seen from the tour so far, very relaxed and fluid , love the setlist loving this tour so much

Amazing show tonight. Mark on top form. I’d say best show I’ve seen since Manchester 2001 (and I’ve been to every tour). Mark said he thinks he should retire (booooos from the audience) but he loves making music too much and of course seeing you guys (huge cheers)!
Fingers crossed hey!

So looking forward to RAH on Tuesday ...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 19, 2019, 07:34:39 AM
Hi all!    Fantastic time last night and MK was in a very good mood and playing very well.   Met up with the amiters, Ingrid, dmg, Knopflerfan and Mrs Knopflerfan, crimmer, Tunnel85 and Millionaire Blues before the show for a bite and a drink or two!

I loved the show and the set list worked well for me.  I enjoyed everything, but I do think that it would be better without the trumpet, which seemed very raspy and sometimes out of tune.   I liked the sax player, though.

I was on the 8th row in the middle and had decided not to make a run for the stage after Speedway, but when the time came and I saw Ingrid and dmg at the rail, I knew I just had to go to the front!   It was amazing, listening to MFN and everyone was standing and clapping!
At the end, when MK was waving goodbye, I blew him a kiss and he looked straight at me and gave me the sweetest smile!

One thing, though, I think Piper would be better as it was previously, without the brassies!   It was always perfect for me before with just MK playing the end solo.    I know it's a bigger band now, but everyone doesn't have to play on every song.  Sometimes less is more!
 
Just one more thing, the First Direct Arena in Leeds is pretty new and when MK was speaking there was a noticeable echo off the walls which was a bit unsettling.  I don't know how it would sound on a usb stick.

Off to Newcastle today where I'm hoping for BIA and, maybe, something new.   More from me later.....

Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: qjamesfloyd on May 19, 2019, 08:28:18 AM
Great report Val, I am glad from the view reviews I have read, that Mark's playing is getting better and better, I thought with the early shows it was just him being rusty, now he has a number of shows under his belt, he is getting into things :thumbsup Lucky you to get a sweet smile from Mark too.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Billy’s Tune on May 19, 2019, 10:56:02 AM
Re new stuff. Probably was unlikely at Leeds as the kit all set off in the truck yet the band didn’t jump on the plane until show day.

I was sat in block 103. Not sure if they’ve changed the mix but the brass section wasn’t overpowering where I was - on speedway you could barely hear them so didn’t detract from enjoying the song. I liked hearing them on Piper and Going Home.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: ingridswing on May 19, 2019, 11:26:46 AM
I had a great time. MK in very good mood. Band and MK in much better shape than Barcelona. Going to Newcastle now 😀 Val said it all, No additions needed
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: herlock on May 19, 2019, 12:55:29 PM
Great guys ! Even dmg seems happy, that says it all :)
Can't wait till RAH !
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 01:50:48 PM
Great guys ! Even dmg seems happy, that says it all :)
Can't wait till RAH !

We all had huge smiles on our faces last night! MK was epic last night...cannot add anything else to what Superval or Ingridswing has said! Roll on Birmingham now...

Only I'm still not keen on the Brassies. ..ruined Piper for me...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: herlock on May 19, 2019, 02:04:50 PM
Great guys ! Even dmg seems happy, that says it all :)
Can't wait till RAH !

We all had huge smiles on our faces last night! MK was epic last night...cannot add anything else to what Superval or Ingridswing has said! Roll on Birmingham now...

Only I'm still not keen on the Brassies. ..ruined Piper for me...
Great on WAM though...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 02:06:53 PM
Indeed they are! A real show opener!!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 19, 2019, 02:59:17 PM
Indeed they are! A real show opener!!!

On yes i love it !!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 03:26:40 PM
http://guyfletcher.co.uk/18th-may-2019-leeds/
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: jbaent on May 19, 2019, 04:48:29 PM
I read your comments with a lot of envy. I should had been there and I'm reading you from my family commitment and wish I could had been there with you...

Had a great time in Newcastle!

Looking forward Wednesday at London.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 05:12:36 PM
Five of my videos from last night...and check out my channel for a few Knopfler 'rarities'

'Sailing to Philadelphia'
https://youtu.be/n6lmESFSLR8
Once upon a time in the West'
https://youtu.be/wIsS-QRfH-A
'My Bacon Roll'
https://youtu.be/FIMSdSk2Hmw
'Matchstick Man'
https://youtu.be/1GtxCeGNW1Q
'Silvertown Blues'
https://youtu.be/dZCyZpJj0pw
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Robson on May 19, 2019, 05:31:45 PM
Listening to Silvertown Blues from the album I have never heard the keys like this before. Guy Fletcher creates a disturbing atmosphere like Angelo Badalamenti :)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Dutchessy on May 19, 2019, 05:51:06 PM
Silvertown is the highlight of the concert for me. Really love it
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Silvertown on May 19, 2019, 06:04:14 PM
Knopflerfan, thank you for the videos!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Robson on May 19, 2019, 06:05:38 PM
Silvertown is the highlight of the concert for me. Really love it

I hope Mark will not withdraw this song.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: herlock on May 19, 2019, 06:11:57 PM
He has withdrawn OES...
Only east-coast americans and 11 european cities will have heard it... A pity.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 06:12:58 PM
Knopflerfan, thank you for the videos!

Pleased you like them, two more to come  :wave

Had such a fab evening and fab seats!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2019, 06:13:55 PM
Silvertown is the highlight of the concert for me. Really love it

Soooooo gooood Live
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Robson on May 19, 2019, 06:19:39 PM
He has withdrawn OES...
Only east-coast americans and 11 european cities will have heard it... A pity.

And it’s your face I’m looking for on every street...

I regret too. This is an important song for me
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Silvertown on May 19, 2019, 06:22:27 PM
We really need blueray because of these songs! Maybe I should take a banner "I want my DVD" to my gigs...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 20, 2019, 04:22:27 PM
Many thanks, Knopflerfan, for the videos!    It was lovely meeting you both again on Saturday!    :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: qjamesfloyd on May 20, 2019, 05:48:57 PM
The sound of Mark's guitar is great from these and other videos, I can't wait to hear it on the USB downloads.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 20, 2019, 05:49:15 PM
Many thanks, Knopflerfan, for the videos!    It was lovely meeting you both again on Saturday!    :wave

More than welcome as ever. I'm soooooo pleased they came out so well...
Sad to say goodbye wasn't it.....
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 20, 2019, 05:50:07 PM
The sound of Mark's guitar is great from these and other videos, I can't wait to hear it on the USB downloads.

Mark's guitar sounds so good Live, period!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: hunter on May 21, 2019, 04:04:25 AM
No media reviews (yet) from the Leeds show. Quite amazing.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 21, 2019, 12:02:15 PM
It’s been a while but I only got back from my trip away late last night, so here is my review of the Leeds show.  First of all I thought it was a very nice venue, apparently only about 4 years old, not too large and quite steeply raked seating behind the floor section, making the place appear smaller than it probably was.  I though it sounded great too although other AMITers said they experienced some echo from their seats.  Sadly tight airport-like security now.

Once inside I found my seat which was pretty nice and right at the aisle (more on that later).  Nice start with WAM and you can usually tell from the start how Mark is playing that day - I knew he was in form.  In Leeds his playing was impeccable.  He was very intense and on StP especially he was playing some really great stuff.  One little mistake on R&J outro solo was the only minor error of the night that probably most people didn’t notice.  Val and I noticed a minor lyrics change on the song.  Really nice Speedway which is better played with fewer notes as per this tour (brassies have been turned down in the mix as he is more reassured in his playing).

At the end most people in front of and around me stayed seated.  The band walk off the stage, so being at the aisle I decide to go for it.  I’m there for about 10-20 seconds and start thinking there’s nobody next to me…  I turn around to find out I’m the only one down the front!  Not to fear though because a further 10-20 seconds after that Ingrid came to my rescue, shortly followed by Val and Mr Val.  Phew!  So close when he played the iconic MFN and the beautiful Piper is wasted with the brassies.  Don't like GH on the Gibson; the build-up is difficult to play well with it's thicker sound.  Basically, it's a Strat song.

I though his playing in Leeds was excellent and he hasn’t played so well in years.  The show does drag in the middle to be honest, although not so badly as it does in live streams or recordings.  The show does feel incomplete without a TR song though and it was proved yet again that Speedway is not a showstopper no matter how well played it is.

Post show a quick chat outside with some wonderful old friends (and new too), some I see quite often, some only tour time and others I would see the following night in Newcastle.  So we parted outside the venue, the fuddy-duddies back to their hotels while I took Ingrid to a nightclub but she took me to a pub instead!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 21, 2019, 01:44:48 PM
It’s been a while but I only got back from my trip away late last night, so here is my review of the Leeds show.  First of all I thought it was a very nice venue, apparently only about 4 years old, not too large and quite steeply raked seating behind the floor section, making the place appear smaller than it probably was.  I though it sounded great too although other AMITers said they experienced some echo from their seats.  Sadly tight airport-like security now.

Once inside I found my seat which was pretty nice and right at the aisle (more on that later).  Nice start with WAM and you can usually tell from the start how Mark is playing that day - I knew he was in form.  In Leeds his playing was impeccable.  He was very intense and on StP especially he was playing some really great stuff.  One little mistake on R&J outro solo was the only minor error of the night that probably most people didn’t notice.  Val and I noticed a minor lyrics change on the song.  Really nice Speedway which is better played with fewer notes as per this tour (brassies have been turned down in the mix as he is more reassured in his playing).

At the end most people in front of and around me stayed seated.  The band walk off the stage, so being at the aisle I decide to go for it.  I’m there for about 10-20 seconds and start thinking there’s nobody next to me…  I turn around to find out I’m the only one down the front!  Not to fear though because a further 10-20 seconds after that Ingrid came to my rescue, shortly followed by Val and Mr Val.  Phew!  So close when he played the iconic MFN and the beautiful Piper is wasted with the brassies.  Don't like GH on the Gibson; the build-up is difficult to play well with it's thicker sound.  Basically, it's a Strat song.

I though his playing in Leeds was excellent and he hasn’t played so well in years.  The show does drag in the middle to be honest, although not so badly as it does in live streams or recordings.  The show does feel incomplete without a TR song though and it was proved yet again that Speedway is not a showstopper no matter how well played it is.

Post show a quick chat outside with some wonderful old friends (and new too), some I see quite often, some only tour time and others I would see the following night in Newcastle.  So we parted outside the venue, the fuddy-duddies back to their hotels while I took Ingrid to a nightclub but she took me to a pub instead!

Fuddy-duddies??!! Hshahahaha!!!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: PensaGhost on May 23, 2019, 01:54:03 PM
Guy's pic


(http://guyfletcher.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RJ1200.jpg)
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 17, 2020, 11:49:22 AM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 17, 2020, 01:57:21 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 17, 2020, 02:36:17 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!

 :'(

Really enjoyed my trip to Leeds followed by Newcastle the following day.  After the show Ingrid and I went for a drink, then the following day I recall walking past the train station and hearing my name being called.  It was Mr Superval with his head out the door of Prêt a Manger!  I went in and had a chat then had a walk down to The Grove.

Met up with most of the gang in Newcastle the next night too and said our farewells.

Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 17, 2020, 04:09:01 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!

 :'(

Really enjoyed my trip to Leeds followed by Newcastle the following day.  After the show Ingrid and I went for a drink, then the following day I recall walking past the train station and hearing my name being called.  It was Mr Superval with his head out the door of Prêt a Manger!  I went in and had a chat then had a walk down to The Grove.

Met up with most of the gang in Newcastle the next night too and said our farewells.

Missing you all!    :'(
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 17, 2020, 11:13:53 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!

Hi Val,

It was indeed an excellent concert and like you I keep listening to this particular show - hearing Silvertown Live was the absolute highlight!!
What a good little meet up we had before, and then after dmg & Ingrid went off for a night cap but we retired to bed!

Are you both getting on ok by the way Mr & Mrs Superval?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 17, 2020, 11:15:53 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!

 :'(

Really enjoyed my trip to Leeds followed by Newcastle the following day.  After the show Ingrid and I went for a drink, then the following day I recall walking past the train station and hearing my name being called.  It was Mr Superval with his head out the door of Prêt a Manger!  I went in and had a chat then had a walk down to The Grove.

Met up with most of the gang in Newcastle the next night too and said our farewells.

Missing you all!    :'(

Sad to think that that was likely the last time we will all met up like that for a MK show...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 17, 2020, 11:19:54 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!

 :'(

Really enjoyed my trip to Leeds followed by Newcastle the following day.  After the show Ingrid and I went for a drink, then the following day I recall walking past the train station and hearing my name being called.  It was Mr Superval with his head out the door of Prêt a Manger!  I went in and had a chat then had a walk down to The Grove.

Met up with most of the gang in Newcastle the next night too and said our farewells.

Sad to think those meet ups most likely will never happen again - certainly before/after an MK show...hope all is well with you dmg?
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: dmg on May 17, 2020, 11:28:15 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!

 :'(

Really enjoyed my trip to Leeds followed by Newcastle the following day.  After the show Ingrid and I went for a drink, then the following day I recall walking past the train station and hearing my name being called.  It was Mr Superval with his head out the door of Prêt a Manger!  I went in and had a chat then had a walk down to The Grove.

Met up with most of the gang in Newcastle the next night too and said our farewells.

Sad to think those meet ups most likely will never happen again - certainly before/after an MK show...hope all is well with you dmg?

Bored out of my skull, but fine thanks.  I'm keeping check on you and Mrs Knopflerfan via her Facebook.  Your garden's coming on a treat.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 17, 2020, 11:34:53 PM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!

 :'(

Really enjoyed my trip to Leeds followed by Newcastle the following day.  After the show Ingrid and I went for a drink, then the following day I recall walking past the train station and hearing my name being called.  It was Mr Superval with his head out the door of Prêt a Manger!  I went in and had a chat then had a walk down to The Grove.

Met up with most of the gang in Newcastle the next night too and said our farewells.

Sad to think those meet ups most likely will never happen again - certainly before/after an MK show...hope all is well with you dmg?

Bored out of my skull, but fine thanks.  I'm keeping check on you and Mrs Knopflerfan via her Facebook.  Your garden's coming on a treat.

Mrs Knopflerfan has now left Facebook by the way...we are both fine. Very pleased with the garden especially as it's all coming alive again....we must catch up again when we can...
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: superval99 on May 18, 2020, 07:49:53 AM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!



Hi Val,

It was indeed an excellent concert and like you I keep listening to this particular show - hearing Silvertown Live was the absolute highlight!!
What a good little meet up we had before, and then after dmg & Ingrid went off for a night cap but we retired to bed!

Are you both getting on ok by the way Mr & Mrs Superval?

We are both doing fine, thank you.   We do a good walk every morning, about 5 miles, to our local reservoir, which is very beautiful with lots of woodland and the bluebells are extra-special this year.   We are both working in the garden every day, too.   Love to you both.  Take care!  :wave
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 18, 2020, 10:01:16 AM
Cant believe it's been one year (almost)  :o

Yes, the time has flown by since we were at the Leeds show!   I still listen to the Leeds recording with pleasure - it's probably my favourite of all those I have heard.  Sad that it may not happen again!



Hi Val,

It was indeed an excellent concert and like you I keep listening to this particular show - hearing Silvertown Live was the absolute highlight!!
What a good little meet up we had before, and then after dmg & Ingrid went off for a night cap but we retired to bed!

Are you both getting on ok by the way Mr & Mrs Superval?

We are both doing fine, thank you.   We do a good walk every morning, about 5 miles, to our local reservoir, which is very beautiful with lots of woodland and the bluebells are extra-special this year.   We are both working in the garden every day, too.   Love to you both.  Take care!  :wave

How lovely,  yes I went kayaking for the first time since the lockdown 'eased' yesterday in Poole harbour opposite Brownsea Island which was amazing. Our garden is coming on a treat too which is nice and like you we've been doing plenty of walking too...
Best wishes to you both..
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 18, 2020, 11:54:27 PM
didn't manage to see many of you leeds due too being with my sister
but enjoyed reliving leeds concert this evening after work , is there a way we can all relive the Newcastle concert tomorrow evening together somehow??

come on dmg your the man for this ??
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 19, 2020, 01:03:21 PM
didn't manage to see many of you leeds due too being with my sister
but enjoyed reliving leeds concert this evening after work , is there a way we can all relive the Newcastle concert tomorrow evening together somehow??

come on dmg your the man for this ??

It was really good to bump into you after the Leedscshow on the way out!!!
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: binone on May 19, 2020, 02:06:50 PM
didn't manage to see many of you leeds due too being with my sister
but enjoyed reliving leeds concert this evening after work , is there a way we can all relive the Newcastle concert tomorrow evening together somehow??

come on dmg your the man for this ??
It was the funniest live streaming the tatitos did in the whole tour. Even Mark's daughter was present that day. Sadly, I don't have recording of that streaming.
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: crimmer on May 19, 2020, 08:28:00 PM
will start Newcastle recording in a bit a relive it, was great too see some of you before and after and just awesome too be in the toon, then went out to the spannish city the day after
Title: Re: #16 DTRW TOUR - May 18 2019 - First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK #SPOILER#
Post by: Knopflerfan on May 20, 2020, 09:27:25 PM
Smile!!!!! ;) :)