Post by: Tobben on May 14, 2019, 02:38:19 PM
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DIARIES
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PREVIOUS/NEXT MARK KNOPFLER Concert
Previous concert:- https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=7205.0
Next Concert:- This is the last show of the tour.
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29 songs were played on the 2015 tour
23 songs yet played on this tour
SET LIST
01. Why Aye Man
02. Corned Beef City
03. Sailing to Philadelphia
04. Once Upon A Time In The West
05. Romeo and Juliet
06. My Bacon Roll
07. Matchstick Man
08. Done With Bonaparte
09. Heart Full of Holes
10. She's Gone
11. Your Latest Trick
12. Postcards from Paraguay
13. On Every Street
14. Speedway at Nazareth
15. Money For Nothing
16. Wherever I Go (with Bonnie Raitt)
17. Going Home
Post by: Dutchessy on May 14, 2019, 02:39:29 PM
Post by: Tobben on May 14, 2019, 03:03:30 PM
ANNOUNCED!
On Sept 25th, Bonnie and the Band
will open for Mark Knopfler at MSG in NYC!
ARTIST PRESALE starts Wed, May 15th at 10AM ET
Open....? Hope it does mean that she's coming on as a guest!
Post by: jbaent on May 14, 2019, 03:22:23 PM
From Bonnies webpage:
ANNOUNCED!
On Sept 25th, Bonnie and the Band
will open for Mark Knopfler at MSG in NYC!
ARTIST PRESALE starts Wed, May 15th at 10AM ET
Open....? Hope it does mean that she's coming on as a guest!
She's the opening act.
Post by: dmg on May 14, 2019, 03:26:19 PM
Post by: ingridswing on May 14, 2019, 03:28:11 PM
This means throwing my return ticket from LA in the bin, but I am going to try to be there
Post by: jbaent on May 14, 2019, 03:32:25 PM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
Post by: dmg on May 14, 2019, 03:35:04 PM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
:lol
Okay, but Mark doesn't enjoy other guitarists on stage with him these days. Someone providing additional vocals is another story.
Post by: diremark86 on May 14, 2019, 03:49:29 PM
Post by: Dutchessy on May 14, 2019, 04:07:57 PM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
:lol
Okay, but Mark doesn't enjoy other guitarists on stage with him these days. Someone providing additional vocals is another story.
So we will finally hear Trapper man and Back on the Dancefloor then :lol
Post by: jbaent on May 14, 2019, 04:39:15 PM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
:lol
Okay, but Mark doesn't enjoy other guitarists on stage with him these days. Someone providing additional vocals is another story.
You don't know Bonnie Raitt, do you?
She's essentially the same than Sonny Landreth...
Post by: PensaGhost on May 14, 2019, 05:01:05 PM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Back on the Dancefloor imo
Back on the Dancefloor and Trapper Man will be played in the US tour imo
Post by: sultan78 on May 14, 2019, 05:09:51 PM
Post by: holaknopfler on May 14, 2019, 05:22:46 PM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Back on the Dancefloor imo
Back on the Dancefloor and Trapper Man will be played in the US tour imo
I hope not, I'll miss them....
Post by: Jasper90 on May 14, 2019, 05:32:13 PM
Perfect opportunity for DVD/Blu Ray at such a iconic venue? First time he's played there since 1992
Would be cool, this whole tour actually, but I slowly start to give up the hope on any live DVD/Blu-ray ::)
Post by: vancip on May 14, 2019, 06:17:37 PM
Perfect opportunity for DVD/Blu Ray at such a iconic venue? First time he's played there since 1992Rome, maybe? Two setlists in the same venue to pick the best performance from .. they have to wear
same shirts but It doesn't seem an issue ;)
Post by: Shai on May 14, 2019, 07:07:52 PM
Mark, along with special guest Bonnie Raitt, is adding a performance at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden on September 25.
Tickets are available for presale to fans on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 am Eastern Time (3 pm BST) at both http://tour.markknopfler.com/ and http://www.bonnieraitt.com, as well as via Live Nation on Thursday, May 16 at 10:00 am Eastern Time (3 pm BST).
The general public can purchase tickets beginning Friday, May 17 at 10:00 am Eastern Time (1 pm BST). Each ticket comes with a copy of Down the Road Wherever.
The best way to buy tickets is from http://markknopfler.com where you will also find details of safe fan-to-fan resale sites. You are urged not to purchase tickets from resellers whose authenticity of tickets/prices cannot be guaranteed.
Post by: dmg on May 14, 2019, 07:51:53 PM
Perfect opportunity for DVD/Blu Ray at such a iconic venue? First time he's played there since 1992Rome, maybe? Two setlists in the same venue to pick the best performance from .. they have to wear
same shirts but It doesn't seem an issue ;)
Perhaps more likely but remember On the Night contained performances from both Nimes and Rotterdam.
Post by: border_reiver on May 15, 2019, 07:17:38 AM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
:lol
Okay, but Mark doesn't enjoy other guitarists on stage with him these days. Someone providing additional vocals is another story.
You don't know Bonnie Raitt, do you?
She's essentially the same than Sonny Landreth...
Wait, what?? ;D
Post by: Tobben on May 15, 2019, 09:03:05 AM
Post by: Tobben on May 15, 2019, 09:03:59 AM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
:lol
Okay, but Mark doesn't enjoy other guitarists on stage with him these days. Someone providing additional vocals is another story.
You don't know Bonnie Raitt, do you?
She's essentially the same than Sonny Landreth...
Wait, what?? ;D
Yes in a much prettier version 😄
Post by: qjamesfloyd on May 15, 2019, 10:36:23 AM
Post by: jbaent on May 15, 2019, 11:04:29 AM
I suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
:lol
Okay, but Mark doesn't enjoy other guitarists on stage with him these days. Someone providing additional vocals is another story.
You don't know Bonnie Raitt, do you?
She's essentially the same than Sonny Landreth...
Wait, what?? ;D
She is a slide guitar player...
Her style is more close to the blues than Sonny, which is more cajun / zydeco, but they are both slide guitar players.
Post by: qjamesfloyd on May 15, 2019, 11:16:17 AM
Post by: Shai on May 15, 2019, 12:23:09 PM
Post by: Shai on May 15, 2019, 04:07:33 PM
Saul
Post by: ingridswing on May 15, 2019, 04:18:47 PM
Post by: Shai on May 15, 2019, 04:33:54 PM
Post by: knopfler1 on May 15, 2019, 04:34:10 PM
Post by: herlock on May 15, 2019, 04:40:47 PM
Now, is this is FA, order number is of little importance, unrelated to actual seats...
But is this FA ? I am in doubt...
Post by: ingridswing on May 15, 2019, 04:46:03 PM
I'm in! Making the long trip from Glasgow
What ordernumber do you have?
Post by: ingridswing on May 15, 2019, 04:46:35 PM
277169 and I was not so quick.
Now, is this is FA, order number is of little importance, unrelated to actual seats...
But is this FA ? I am in doubt...
I think it's normal presale. The FA was with another login than this one, wasn't it?
Post by: binone on May 15, 2019, 05:25:57 PM
Post by: knopfler1 on May 15, 2019, 05:31:57 PM
I'm in! Making the long trip from Glasgow
What ordernumber do you have?
I'm 277308. Took me a while as my lovely bank decided my 1st attempt to purchase was likely fraud meaning I had to call them to unblock my card! :smack
Post by: communique on May 15, 2019, 06:57:50 PM
Post by: herlock on May 15, 2019, 08:19:29 PM
It seems as though this will be Mark’s final concert for this tour, and most likely ever. Is that what you are all thinking as well?Well...
In Barcelona he said "I have to say goodbye. I will just continue to make records".
In Strasbourg he said "I know I ought to retire, but I like it too much, that's a problem".
So by the time he arrives to NYC he may well say "See you next year for another tour" :)
Post by: ingridswing on May 16, 2019, 02:36:38 AM
I'm in! Making the long trip from Glasgow
What ordernumber do you have?
I'm 277308. Took me a while as my lovely bank decided my 1st attempt to purchase was likely fraud meaning I had to call them to unblock my card! :smack
Had this as well when purchasing westcoast tickets. I called them before and said don’t block the card but after buying 2 shows that day they decided that the 3rd purchase must be fraude. I really was able to kill them if I knew who to kill 😀😂
Post by: Hoops McCann on May 18, 2019, 11:36:25 PM
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 25, 2019, 09:43:19 PM
Which songs could Bonnie play on?
Post by: rmarques821 on May 25, 2019, 09:51:46 PM
Soooooo...Tunnel Of Love
Which songs could Bonnie play on?
Post by: Shai on May 26, 2019, 03:37:09 AM
Wherever I Go, simply taking over the Ruth part
Saul
Post by: Shai on May 26, 2019, 03:39:16 AM
Just a hunch, but maybe Billy Joel will stop in - he's playing the Garden two nights later, so ya never know!
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 26, 2019, 07:32:11 AM
Prairie Wedding, just as she did in 2001!Yeah, let's face facts, there's no way he is going to introduce a new song on the last gig of the tour.
Wherever I Go, simply taking over the Ruth part
Saul
Post by: jbaent on May 26, 2019, 09:31:12 AM
Soooooo...
Which songs could Bonnie play on?
She can order a tostie
Post by: binone on May 26, 2019, 10:46:31 AM
We just need a little help from you for the upcoming gigs.
Enviado desde mi Mi A1 mediante Tapatalk
Post by: communique on May 26, 2019, 03:10:11 PM
Post by: dmg on May 26, 2019, 03:53:39 PM
Maybe James Taylor will show up to sing on Sailing to Philadelphia. That would be cool.
Doesn't he live in Boston, hence his appearance in 2001.
Post by: communique on May 26, 2019, 03:56:14 PM
Post by: jbaent on May 26, 2019, 06:09:10 PM
Ya, that’s true. Maybe he’ll show up in Boston.
Yes, he does it every time MK plays in Boston.
:lol
Post by: jbaent on August 01, 2019, 01:06:10 PM
https://www1.ticketmaster.com/mark-knopfler-new-york-new-york-09-25-2019/event/3B0056A895A21354?camefrom=CFC_MSG
Actually, I'd say, there are TOO MANY seats available. That can't be good... ::)
Post by: holaknopfler on August 01, 2019, 02:36:03 PM
Post by: communique on August 01, 2019, 06:07:33 PM
Post by: jbaent on August 01, 2019, 06:33:36 PM
And it's a big venue in a city where they will be playing two nights at a theatre before.
A crazy idea.
Opposite plan than with the O2 and the Rah in London.
Post by: BrianT on August 01, 2019, 08:57:08 PM
Two fairly good seats in B $1,381.00 ea + Fees. They can sod off for that price.
It looks like they are resale seats, someone is hoping to make a lot of cash on them
Brian
Post by: dannr1 on August 03, 2019, 12:45:10 AM
I would from what I know assume that the normal american finds this too expensive (?)
Post by: vr46mk on August 03, 2019, 09:51:08 AM
Seems that ticket-prices in the US are very high compared to Europe (?)
I would from what I know assume that the normal american finds this too expensive (?)
Also had that feeling that the US ticket prices are clearly higher... venue costs etc?
Maybe PCM/MK require more 'dinero' for the US tour and this is a result of that...
Post by: Robson on August 11, 2019, 05:06:58 PM
Bonnie will support Mark Knopfler at MSG on Sept 25th!
Post by: binone on August 15, 2019, 05:32:27 PM
Post by: jbaent on August 15, 2019, 06:35:41 PM
I expect an official BR recording from that concert.
And then the wake up clock sounds, and discover it was just a dream.
LOL
Post by: jbaent on August 16, 2019, 09:24:07 AM
Post by: jbaent on August 16, 2019, 09:27:34 AM
I know this place is big and that the show is on more than a month time but, not even in the biggest places in Europe there were so many seats available one month and some weeks before...
Do you think it's even possible they cancel it? They might play in a place with too much empty seats!
Post by: knopflerized on August 17, 2019, 12:01:31 AM
That was just the floor and one of the sides, this is the other side...
I know this place is big and that the show is on more than a month time but, not even in the biggest places in Europe there were so many seats available one month and some weeks before...
Do you think it's even possible they cancel it? They might play in a place with too much empty seats!
I noticed that too...... and I reaaaaaaaaallly worry that they could cancel.... I really hope not....
They are playing twice at Beacon Theater in August....
Post by: 2manyguitars on August 17, 2019, 12:06:26 AM
That was just the floor and one of the sides, this is the other side...
I know this place is big and that the show is on more than a month time but, not even in the biggest places in Europe there were so many seats available one month and some weeks before...
Do you think it's even possible they cancel it? They might play in a place with too much empty seats!
I noticed that too...... and I reaaaaaaaaallly worry that they could cancel.... I really hope not....
They are playing twice at Beacon Theater in August....
They may have to locate the blackout curtains from the OES tour ;) ....
Post by: Lis on August 17, 2019, 04:13:13 AM
That was just the floor and one of the sides, this is the other side...The pic you show has curvature that is NOT consistent with floor seating (all floor seating starts with 90 degree angles). This is already on risers; not floor. I don't think there is any cause for alarm.
I know this place is big and that the show is on more than a month time but, not even in the biggest places in Europe there were so many seats available one month and some weeks before...
Do you think it's even possible they cancel it? They might play in a place with too much empty seats!
Post by: jbaent on August 17, 2019, 09:45:48 AM
Post by: communique on August 18, 2019, 12:39:26 AM
Post by: binone on August 18, 2019, 01:23:44 AM
Post by: Shai on August 18, 2019, 03:21:11 AM
Shai
ps. whoever is going as well as to this week's show at the Beacon, lets meet up
Post by: jbaent on August 18, 2019, 07:59:36 AM
Post by: Knut on August 19, 2019, 01:40:27 AM
Post by: dmg on August 19, 2019, 12:38:48 PM
Post by: jbaent on August 19, 2019, 12:58:52 PM
Announce DIRE STRAITS!!! ;D
Or if they had chosen John Illsley as the guest star for that show instead of Bonnie Raitt... That's like Dire Straits, the closest!
Post by: knopfler1 on August 19, 2019, 06:39:46 PM
Personally can't wait for this show! Our first visit to NYC and potentially MK's last big one so hopefully the sales pick up!
Post by: jbaent on August 26, 2019, 02:00:01 PM
Sep 06 2019
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Gilford, NH, United States
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival featuring: Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Brothers Osborne
Sep 07 2019
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival featuring: Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Brothers Osborne
Sep 08 2019
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Darien Center, NY, United States
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival featuring: Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, Phil Lesh & Friends and Alison Krauss
Sep 13 2019
The Mann Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival featuring: Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Gov't Mule
Sep 14 2019
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival featuring: Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real
Sep 15 2019
Costal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Raleigh, NC, United States
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival featuring: Willie Nelson & Family, Bonnie Raitt, The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real
Sep 20 2019
Crossroads Guitar Festival
Dallas, TX, United States
SOLD OUT
Sep 21 2019
Alpine Valley Music Theatre
East Troy, WI, United States
Farm Aid 2019 featuring Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds and many others
Sep 22 2019
Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH, United States
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival featuring: Willie Nelson & Family, Luke Combs, Bonnie Raitt, Brothers Osborne
Sep 25 2019
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY, United States
Opening for Mark Knopfler
Post by: jbaent on August 26, 2019, 02:06:33 PM
Johnie Be Good / You can close your eyes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=mXAwGnsXaB4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSeXypVLW1Q
Post by: Pierre on August 26, 2019, 02:16:47 PM
In that case they should go all the way and declare they're inviting clapton to join in for a special 30 minutes version of tunnel (not that it would make me move)
Post by: jbaent on August 26, 2019, 05:43:32 PM
https://youtu.be/qmEX0Ssn8W0
Post by: Pierre on August 26, 2019, 05:55:58 PM
Post by: PensaGhost on August 26, 2019, 06:00:23 PM
also it's 7 times larger than the Beacon Theatre 20k vs 2.9K
Post by: knopflerized on September 02, 2019, 02:19:24 PM
What happens if they don't sell more tickets ?
Post by: jbaent on September 02, 2019, 02:36:26 PM
I am lucky to be invited there and I worry !
What happens if they don't sell more tickets ?
There are planty of tickets sold at the arena sections, there are many empty seats but the situation is not that bad.
Where the situation is worst is on the rest of the MSG, with empty seats everywhere.
I dont know if they want to record that show but if they do they woumd have to focus the cameras in the arena section and avoid general views.
I don't think they cancel it now. It would be bad for Knopfler and Raitt brand. They can also reallocate people from others sections to others in the stalls closest to the stage and put in total darkness the empty sections...
Post by: dmg on September 02, 2019, 02:38:30 PM
I am lucky to be invited there and I worry !
What happens if they don't sell more tickets ?
Who's to say Mark will reach the end of the tour anyway. Apparently he's looking frail now.
Post by: jbaent on September 02, 2019, 02:39:57 PM
I am lucky to be invited there and I worry !
What happens if they don't sell more tickets ?
Who's to say Mark will reach the end of the tour anyway. Apparently he's looking frail now.
Its just 23 days, he would make it despite his exhausting and demanding schedule and way of life.
Post by: dmg on September 02, 2019, 02:44:52 PM
I am lucky to be invited there and I worry !
What happens if they don't sell more tickets ?
Who's to say Mark will reach the end of the tour anyway. Apparently he's looking frail now.
Its just 23 days, he would make it despite his exhausting and demanding schedule and way of life.
23 days and a lot of travelling. It's not like travelling the UK, or even the eu.
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 02, 2019, 03:14:04 PM
Post by: jbaent on September 02, 2019, 03:40:52 PM
Why would it not sell out? Mark is selling out dates on his own, so add Bonnie's fans aswell, it should be a sell out.
Because it's a big venue, 20.000 people and its NA, not Europe.
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 02, 2019, 04:02:00 PM
Post by: dmg on September 02, 2019, 06:01:20 PM
Why would it not sell out? Mark is selling out dates on his own, so add Bonnie's fans aswell, it should be a sell out.
Because it's a big venue, 20.000 people and its NA, not Europe.
Also, I'm not exactly sure how much promotion has been done for the show across there. PC doesn't exactly do promo.
Post by: hunter on September 02, 2019, 07:18:22 PM
Why would it not sell out? Mark is selling out dates on his own, so add Bonnie's fans aswell, it should be a sell out.
Because it's a big venue, 20.000 people and its NA, not Europe.
Also, I'm not exactly sure how much promotion has been done for the show across there. PC doesn't exactly do promo.
We'll be touring down the road wherever, and take it from there.
Post by: ds1984 on September 02, 2019, 07:58:18 PM
I understand that, but it is 2 sets of fans, so more or less 10,000 each. They may reduce the ticket price closer to the date too.
They seem not being that appealing to general public and add ticket price.
When was last time Mark sold out a big one in NY ? I would guess he was still playing under the Dire Straits banner.
Otherwise MK solo gig in New York are a 6'000 average attendance (how much in 2008 performing Central Park SummerStage ?).
Post by: jbaent on September 03, 2019, 10:10:31 PM
Post by: ds1984 on September 03, 2019, 10:43:21 PM
(https://www.askideas.com/media/14/Backside-Funny-Scary-Face-Picture.jpg)
Post by: binone on September 03, 2019, 11:19:47 PM
Where is Wally? ;D
(https://i.ibb.co/LvqzVwS/FB-IMG-1567541374762.jpg)
Post by: hunter on September 03, 2019, 11:22:48 PM
Scary
Where do you find this graphic?
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 04, 2019, 04:58:00 AM
Post by: jbaent on September 04, 2019, 06:42:24 AM
Scary
Where do you find this graphic?
At the madison square garden site, when you choose mk concerts and zoom in.
Post by: hunter on September 04, 2019, 06:55:37 AM
Post by: jbaent on September 04, 2019, 08:55:46 AM
Well, on the bright side it could be moved to Radio City. A much better venue to see MK than MSG. No offense, but I'm not too surprised that most of the boomer aged people who will attend this show don't want to sit on a folding chair for a little over two hours.
No offense as well, but NA is not Europe. It's very clear the reason why MK plays smaller venues there. In Europe MK had sold out many venues like the MSG or even bigger.
In my opinion this concert is a big failure by management in many aspects, first of all, MK had just played two sold out concerts at the Beacon in NY, and after that, in less than a month (or maybe a little more, I didnt checked) you book the MSG, that is too much big for the American audiences, in a city where he already played before?
Adding Bonnie Raitt maybe was a strategy to raise sales but... again, he already played NY and in a better venue for fans. MK doesn't sell that much in NA for such a big venue and the most important. The prices... The worst places at the MSG had the only normal prices, but most of the bad and/or far away seats had prices like the firsts rows in Europe!
Everything about this gig is a big big failure. If you see the overall seating map for it, it's more than 3/5 empty. None of the big hangars in Europe had been like that two hours after the general sale was open. Most of them were almost sold out, and sometimes, sold out. Venues like the Sportpalais in Antwerpen, which is bigger than the MSG.
This is going to be a sad farewell for MK big tours, playing a more than 3/5 empty venue, but, that's what happens when you do this very big mistake of booking a so big venue in a city where he just had played two consecutive nights in a country where he sells so little for those big arenas.
Like Dan says, the Radio City Music Hall would had been sold out for sure, even probably 3 consecutive nights at the Radio City would had sold out probably, or very close...
Post by: zigner on September 04, 2019, 05:06:01 PM
Well, on the bright side it could be moved to Radio City. A much better venue to see MK than MSG. No offense, but I'm not too surprised that most of the boomer aged people who will attend this show don't want to sit on a folding chair for a little over two hours.
No offense as well, but NA is not Europe. It's very clear the reason why MK plays smaller venues there. In Europe MK had sold out many venues like the MSG or even bigger.
In my opinion this concert is a big failure by management in many aspects, first of all, MK had just played two sold out concerts at the Beacon in NY, and after that, in less than a month (or maybe a little more, I didnt checked) you book the MSG, that is too much big for the American audiences, in a city where he already played before?
Adding Bonnie Raitt maybe was a strategy to raise sales but... again, he already played NY and in a better venue for fans. MK doesn't sell that much in NA for such a big venue and the most important. The prices... The worst places at the MSG had the only normal prices, but most of the bad and/or far away seats had prices like the firsts rows in Europe!
Everything about this gig is a big big failure. If you see the overall seating map for it, it's more than 3/5 empty. None of the big hangars in Europe had been like that two hours after the general sale was open. Most of them were almost sold out, and sometimes, sold out. Venues like the Sportpalais in Antwerpen, which is bigger than the MSG.
This is going to be a sad farewell for MK big tours, playing a more than 3/5 empty venue, but, that's what happens when you do this very big mistake of booking a so big venue in a city where he just had played two consecutive nights in a country where he sells so little for those big arenas.
Like Dan says, the Radio City Music Hall would had been sold out for sure, even probably 3 consecutive nights at the Radio City would had sold out probably, or very close...
Correct. You don't just move an event to another venue, 3 weeks before a show. Can anyone supply an example of this being done even once before, for any artist, at a USA venue, aside from obvious situations where the venue had physical issues (damage, etc)? Then why think it could happen now?
And, how would you handle the reseating of people who had already bought tickets? Issue new tickets this late? Radio City seats about 6,000. Looks to me that at least that many tickets have been sold to MSG. For anyone who is suggesting the move, how would you suggest that they handle that situation? Send letters saying your ticket is no longer valid to those who bought seats after 6000 were sold?
The venue size, along with premium pricing as if it were a small venue, is probably a big factor in the lack of sales. I passed on buying a presale ticket, as the price for two tickets is more than my cross country air fare for a week vacation(holiday) to the west coast. If even I passed on buying tickets for this show (after attending at least one NY show every tour), how would anyone expect that it would even close to sell out with sales to more casual fans?
I'll also throw in that the crossover between MK fans and Raitt fans is probably small. (Yes, I know the few who love both acts will speak up. No doubt there are some, just not many!) If the opening act was another choice, more in the rock genre, then it would have a better chance at selling out.
I expected to see some Groupon discounts, or something like that, to increase sales, but as of yet there is no real new effort in marketing this show!
If you look you can see that Peter Frampton, who is doing a final tour due to medical issues, also has a show near the end of his tour at MSG, on Sept 13. While not as many seats remain unsold at the MK show, there are a significant number of seats available, just 9 days before that show.
Just thinking about how if they combined Frampton/Knopfler concerts into one show, in my estimation, it would have been sold out months ago, and probably much more enjoyable to those in attendance. (I just saw Frampton last week, and it was a great show. I think you'd be surprised at his level of play and energy compared to MK. Check out an example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kshHY_Yg2lU)
Post by: diremark86 on September 04, 2019, 09:41:24 PM
So, I believe the show will go on, and will be amazing regardless. Perhaps more personal as a result!
If only Billy Joel (who pretty much has a residence there, and is playing there a couple nights after) would say he will be there, perhaps PCM could really capitalize....
Post by: dmg on September 04, 2019, 10:25:23 PM
I was the show Mark did with Bob Dylan at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The place holds over 10k. Less that 2,000 seats were sold. It was the most awkward concert feeling ever. THAT having been said, Mark and co played no less, and hearing that Les Paul echo off the empty walls of the arena to Brothers In Arms was something that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, and I will never forget.
So, I believe the show will go on, and will be amazing regardless. Perhaps more personal as a result!
If only Billy Joel (who pretty much has a residence there, and is playing there a couple nights after) would say he will be there, perhaps PCM could really capitalize....
Billy was a special guest at a Straits show on 12th October 1985 at MSG as it happens. Another coincidence is that this was shortly after playing three nights at Radio City (1st, 2nd and 3rd of October). Of course that was DS at the height of their popularity and with Ed at the helm.
Ed had Mark on the Letterman show and John doing interviews around the time of the Radio City shows. No way Crooks will have Mark playing on TV these days.
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 05, 2019, 03:49:53 AM
Post by: superval99 on September 05, 2019, 07:40:24 AM
On the Bob Dylan 2012 tour, the Detroit show was moved to a different, smaller venue due to poor ticket sales. Anyway, I doubt it will happen for this show. I do agree with you jbaent. My impression is ever since the On Every Street album and tour, MK has always acquired much more interest and popularity in Europe than the US. This is no secret and the it's reflected in album and ticket sales.
Maybe he should visit another country that is desperate for him to play there - Australia, for example, for a change!
Post by: vr46mk on September 05, 2019, 08:02:53 AM
On the Bob Dylan 2012 tour, the Detroit show was moved to a different, smaller venue due to poor ticket sales. Anyway, I doubt it will happen for this show. I do agree with you jbaent. My impression is ever since the On Every Street album and tour, MK has always acquired much more interest and popularity in Europe than the US. This is no secret and the it's reflected in album and ticket sales.
Yea, also why they offered free copies of the album if US customers bought pre-sale tickets.
Like said above, Australia and/or South America would sell some tickets. Seen lots of comments on Facebook asking when he will return to these places. Very packed schedule already in the EU/NA tour. That's why they could do one gig in each EU country next time, to save energy on themselves (if there is a next time). :o
One venue for each country would easily sell out, at least in EU.
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 05, 2019, 10:17:16 AM
Post by: herlock on September 05, 2019, 10:36:06 AM
Am I missing something here ?
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 05, 2019, 11:39:16 AM
Post by: jbaent on September 05, 2019, 11:41:43 AM
They would be better of reducing the ticket prices, then they would fill the seats.
Not only that but also do promotion for it.
People doesn't know magically that the high prices they saw one month ago are lower now. If they don't check again they would never know.
Post by: binone on September 05, 2019, 12:48:25 PM
Post by: jbaent on September 05, 2019, 01:00:33 PM
I´d rather them not reducing the ticket prices. I still have 2 tickets on sale!! ;D
I fear you won't sell them... with the big amount of tickets available :(
Post by: Darling Pretty on September 05, 2019, 09:32:41 PM
They can be lucky if they sell 8k tickets.
Does anyone know how the BD/MK Brooklyn show sold?
Post by: Billy’s Tune on September 08, 2019, 04:52:20 PM
Previously played with Bonnie, just this time all the guitars are replaced by brass and flutes!
Post by: Shai on September 09, 2019, 01:32:59 AM
I would say 80% Dylan fans and 20% Mark. Mark played a great set for around an hour, then stayed around and played on Dylan's first 3 songs. My wife and I had floor seats, but when Dylan came on, she couldn't stand his "voice", so she said she's going to the concessions and for me. After Mark left the stage, we left the arena. So my point is, I don't expect too many people to be like we were and show up for Bonnie's set and then leave before Mark. At least, my wife like's Mark's voice; she's been hearing me play him for 35 years so far!!
Saul
Post by: vr46mk on September 09, 2019, 04:13:20 PM
Saw a post on Facebook where one person bought tickets for $150, same seats were $250 last week.
Post by: dmg on September 09, 2019, 06:33:35 PM
Seems like ticket prices have indeed been reduced.
Saw a post on Facebook where one person bought tickets for $150, same seats were $250 last week.
:o :o TS if you bought tickets last week!
Post by: binone on September 09, 2019, 07:12:07 PM
Seems like ticket prices have indeed been reduced.
Saw a post on Facebook where one person bought tickets for $150, same seats were $250 last week.
:o :o TS if you bought tickets last week!
True, sections A and C has lowered the back seats to 150, and sectiona 1, 2 and 3, from 150 to 129,50. The cheapest now are under the 50 bucks.
Post by: dmg on September 09, 2019, 07:29:39 PM
Seems like ticket prices have indeed been reduced.
Saw a post on Facebook where one person bought tickets for $150, same seats were $250 last week.
:o :o TS if you bought tickets last week!
True, sections A and C has lowered the back seats to 150, and sectiona 1, 2 and 3, from 150 to 129,50. The cheapest now are under the 50 bucks.
Makes you wonder at the end of the day if this show may actually make a profit at all.
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 10, 2019, 09:03:43 AM
Post by: Millionaire Blues on September 10, 2019, 10:40:14 AM
Rock on Mark
:wave
Post by: jbaent on September 10, 2019, 10:45:26 AM
Ticket bought, regardless of the merits of whether this concert should have been scheduled or not, seeing MK in New York in potentially his last ever concert is still special.
Rock on Mark
:wave
Well done!
I'd say that it's not if it should have been scheduled, but how it was scheduled... If you already had two nights in New york, scheduling another one in a bigger venue seems odd... Looks how it's done in Europe. They schedule first the BIG O2 arena in London, when the sales are close to sold out, then they release two nights at the RAH, which is smaller and nicer than the O2.
In NY they did opposite. They released first the small and nice venue concerts, and after the big one. It's a rare strategy when you know there is no such big market for MK in the USA... They could had scheduled first the MSG only, and avoid the two other concerts, or release first the MSG and after it sells well, release the Beacon theater concerts.
We don't like when PCM does that with the O2 arena and the RAH, but the disaster of the MSG concert in NY explains very well why they do it that way.
Post by: ds1984 on September 10, 2019, 01:10:22 PM
Post by: jbaent on September 10, 2019, 01:39:10 PM
I doubt that playing the MSG was an option early in scheduling the tour. Sound more like a last minute add-on in my ears. This is just speculations but they are as good as the others ones :think
Probably... but I knew there was another US concert to be announced before the tour started, so they knew it months before it was announced officially.
Post by: dmg on September 10, 2019, 02:16:08 PM
Post by: hunter on September 10, 2019, 02:22:03 PM
Post by: Millionaire Blues on September 10, 2019, 02:50:05 PM
Last ever concert (potentially), why not choose one of the most iconic venues in the World and go out in style?
It isn't working out that way but I prefer to see the romance in all this.
Post by: jbaent on September 10, 2019, 03:56:16 PM
I prefer to see the romance is such a decision.
Last ever concert (potentially), why not choose one of the most iconic venues in the World and go out in style?
It isn't working out that way but I prefer to see the romance in all this.
That venue would be the radio city music hall, or the carneggie hall, not a sports arena...
Post by: TJ on September 10, 2019, 05:13:48 PM
I prefer to see the romance is such a decision.
Last ever concert (potentially), why not choose one of the most iconic venues in the World and go out in style?
It isn't working out that way but I prefer to see the romance in all this.
That venue would be the radio city music hall, or the carneggie hall, not a sports arena...
Carnegie Hall would have been an excellent choice. Or they could have stayed on the same side of the continent and played LA last, but at the Hollywood Bowl.
Post by: Darling Pretty on September 12, 2019, 06:04:53 PM
But this won't be his last gig.
Maybe it is a test to see if he can fill it in the future as he only gives a concert in LA and Red Rocks and MSG and or Chicago.
Then in Europe Berlin, AMS, BRU and Paris and Royal Albert Hall
Post by: Millionaire Blues on September 17, 2019, 11:56:13 AM
MB
Post by: knopflerized on September 18, 2019, 08:32:51 PM
Just wonder if there is any pre concert meeting planned for this gig?
MB
I think there is in TimeSquare ! Will find the info :)
Post by: Lis on September 19, 2019, 12:58:09 AM
Post by: DutchMark on September 19, 2019, 04:28:20 AM
..... Mark’s final show.....maybe ever.
You keep saying that but i've been told that this is not the last one.
MK himself said "no more travelling for old granddad" but im sure he'll do a small UK or even little Europe tour in the next years....
Post by: jbaent on September 19, 2019, 08:59:18 AM
..... Mark’s final show.....maybe ever.
You keep saying that but i've been told that this is not the last one.
MK himself said "no more travelling for old granddad" but im sure he'll do a small UK or even little Europe tour in the next years....
And Guy said several times lately that there are no retirement plans...
Post by: jbaent on September 19, 2019, 09:27:02 AM
Post by: vr46mk on September 19, 2019, 09:35:43 AM
Still a lot of tickets available but it looks like the situation improved a bit, they must be close to had sold at least half of the venue...
...after lowering ticket prices by good amounts :lol
Post by: jbaent on September 19, 2019, 09:37:51 AM
Still a lot of tickets available but it looks like the situation improved a bit, they must be close to had sold at least half of the venue...
...after lowering ticket prices by good amounts :lol
... and despite that I'm not sure if the blue spots are more or less than the white ones yet.
Post by: knopflerized on September 19, 2019, 06:12:12 PM
A bit disappointed that it won't be crowded but still happy to go
Post by: Kris-b on September 19, 2019, 06:27:28 PM
Post by: Shai on September 22, 2019, 05:20:31 PM
I still think it'll be a sellout.
Saul
Post by: dmg on September 22, 2019, 06:23:55 PM
There was a tv commercial on NY/NJ/CT the other night. First time in memory that there was any advertising for a Markie show since DS 1992!
I still think it'll be a sellout.
Saul
The new CBS interview mentions it too. Hopefully it'll raise interest.
Post by: Millionaire Blues on September 23, 2019, 10:09:41 AM
Section X - Tickets available on Friday / Tickets available on Monday
Section A - 27/1
Section B - 34/1
Section C - 54/15
Section D - 14/1
Section E - 10/0
Section F - 10/0
Section 108 - 89/73
Section 107 - No Change
Section 106 - 41 / 23
Section 59 / 53
Seems tickets are shifting, albeit slowly.
Reckon come Wednesday, atmosphere will be rocking.
X
Post by: Robson on September 24, 2019, 07:47:32 PM
Post by: Shangri-La on September 24, 2019, 09:42:35 PM
I can't wait but I can't believe this is the last concert :(
It's not the last. Read Guy.
Post by: Robson on September 24, 2019, 11:20:01 PM
Post by: jbaent on September 25, 2019, 09:05:50 AM
I know but I'm afraid the last big tour.
I'm not afraid about being the last big tour, in the contrary. The best thing he can do, it´s, like MK says "it has to be normal traveling for old man", a tour of selected places, in Europe and in the US, those places where he knows he sell out the venues and the cities and venues he really loves to play, from a 85 concerts tour to a 30 concerts tour or less. If he doesn't want to retire from touring at all as he is saying lately.
Post by: superval99 on September 25, 2019, 10:48:28 AM
I know but I'm afraid the last big tour.
I'm not afraid about being the last big tour, in the contrary. The best thing he can do, it´s, like MK says "it has to be normal traveling for old man", a tour of selected places, in Europe and in the US, those places where he knows he sell out the venues and the cities and venues he really loves to play, from a 85 concerts tour to a 30 concerts tour or less. If he doesn't want to retire from touring at all as he is saying lately.
I hope you're right, jbaent. I can't bear the thought of not seeing Mk in concert again and if he does continue touring, but on a reduced scale, it could be much more difficult to get tickets, due to demand. We will have to keep our eyes and ears open and be very quick on the button! ;D I look forward to seeing you somewhere again. :wave
Post by: Solid Rock on September 25, 2019, 11:28:43 AM
Post by: jbaent on September 25, 2019, 11:42:08 AM
I know but I'm afraid the last big tour.
I'm not afraid about being the last big tour, in the contrary. The best thing he can do, it´s, like MK says "it has to be normal traveling for old man", a tour of selected places, in Europe and in the US, those places where he knows he sell out the venues and the cities and venues he really loves to play, from a 85 concerts tour to a 30 concerts tour or less. If he doesn't want to retire from touring at all as he is saying lately.
I hope you're right, jbaent. I can't bear the thought of not seeing Mk in concert again and if he does continue touring, but on a reduced scale, it could be much more difficult to get tickets, due to demand. We will have to keep our eyes and ears open and be very quick on the button! ;D I look forward to seeing you somewhere again. :wave
When Eric Clapton stopped touring and only did three or four concerts at the RAH in May, to get tickets was more difficult, but we are experienced purchasing tickets with the fair admission and presales, so we don't have problem to get tickets, but the general audience that doesn't know about the FA and presale... I managed to get tickets to Clapton at the RAH two years ago, using the "what´s Eric" presale, for example, and it was the only time I tried, so, 100% of success, LOL
Post by: quizzaciously on September 25, 2019, 11:57:11 AM
When Eric Clapton stopped touring and only did three or four concerts at the RAH in May, to get tickets was more difficult, but we are experienced purchasing tickets with the fair admission and presales, so we don't have problem to get tickets, but the general audience that doesn't know about the FA and presale... I managed to get tickets to Clapton at the RAH two years ago, using the "what´s Eric" presale, for example, and it was the only time I tried, so, 100% of success, LOL
A die-hard fan will always find a way to buy a ticket for any price so it's not a problem at all :lol
What about tickets price? Will it reach stratosphere in that case by the way? With a smaller tour.
Post by: Robson on September 25, 2019, 12:02:47 PM
I know but I'm afraid the last big tour.
I'm not afraid about being the last big tour, in the contrary. The best thing he can do, it´s, like MK says "it has to be normal traveling for old man", a tour of selected places, in Europe and in the US, those places where he knows he sell out the venues and the cities and venues he really loves to play, from a 85 concerts tour to a 30 concerts tour or less. If he doesn't want to retire from touring at all as he is saying lately.
Yes and I believe that it will be so. But for many of us the days are over when Mark came to you.
Post by: jbaent on September 25, 2019, 12:35:53 PM
When Eric Clapton stopped touring and only did three or four concerts at the RAH in May, to get tickets was more difficult, but we are experienced purchasing tickets with the fair admission and presales, so we don't have problem to get tickets, but the general audience that doesn't know about the FA and presale... I managed to get tickets to Clapton at the RAH two years ago, using the "what´s Eric" presale, for example, and it was the only time I tried, so, 100% of success, LOL
A die-hard fan will always find a way to buy a ticket for any price so it's not a problem at all :lol
What about tickets price? Will it reach stratosphere in that case by the way? With a smaller tour.
What I paid for that Clapton ticket was high, but not much higher than MK... so in comparation, smaller tour vs big tour didn't make a big difference.
Post by: dmg on September 25, 2019, 12:42:25 PM
I can't wait but I can't believe this is the last concert :(
It's not the last. Read Guy.
It is for Guy if they don't play Dance Floor tonight! :lol
I know he's been in top form recently however the shows have lacked the killer songs and it's only recently he's been reaching the sort of form you'd expect perhaps a couple of weeks into the tour. I'm also thinking about the sad sight of an elderly man walking out in Barcelona and when any future tour would occur he'd be mid 70s, worse condition and a setlist adjusted to nothing of note. Do I want this or do I want to see him finish touring in this form? The latter.
Also, let's not forget what he himself wanted to do even weeks into the tour. He must've been really struggling with the pace of it all at the start. As soon as he's stopped touring I'm not quite so sure he'll be feeling like starting up again.
Post by: jbaent on September 25, 2019, 01:06:12 PM
I can't wait but I can't believe this is the last concert :(
It's not the last. Read Guy.
It is for Guy if they don't play Dance Floor tonight! :lol
I know he's been in top form recently however the shows have lacked the killer songs and it's only recently he's been reaching the sort of form you'd expect perhaps a couple of weeks into the tour. I'm also thinking about the sad sight of an elderly man walking out in Barcelona and when any future tour would occur he'd be mid 70s, worse condition and a setlist adjusted to nothing of note. Do I want this or do I want to see him finish touring in this form? The latter.
Also, let's not forget what he himself wanted to do even weeks into the tour. He must've been really struggling with the pace of it all at the start. As soon as he's stopped touring I'm not quite so sure he'll be feeling like starting up again.
Let guess is just that the start of the tour coincided with him having any health issue or just being worried about if he had to stop touring or not and he was sad about it, and it took some months to really understand he wants to keep doing it or feeling better. But in a smaller scale, as he says "it has to be normal traveling for old man"
Other artists of MK age and older tour without any problem, and he looks far batter now so, I think if he finished well, he might be looking to go back as soon as he can, I hope!
Post by: ds1984 on September 25, 2019, 01:09:19 PM
And when he will do only 1.5 hour long show some fans here will complain that it is way too short...
Post by: 2manyguitars on September 25, 2019, 01:14:05 PM
Coming back on stage asap is the best thing he can do after getting the necessary rest.
And when he will do only 1.5 hour long show some fans here will complain that it is way too short...
What we're all forgetting is that he isn't doing this for us, he's doing it for him. If Mark wants to come on stage in an electric wheelchair and play one handed xylophone solos he'll do it, and there will be plenty of people willing to watch.... ;D
Post by: hunter on September 25, 2019, 02:49:41 PM
Coming back on stage asap is the best thing he can do after getting the necessary rest.
And when he will do only 1.5 hour long show some fans here will complain that it is way too short...
What we're all forgetting is that he isn't doing this for us, he's doing it for him. If Mark wants to come on stage in an electric wheelchair and play one handed xylophone solos he'll do it, and there will be plenty of people willing to watch.... ;D
Then we enter into 'freak show' territory. 'Come and see the Devil Baby ...'
Post by: Millionaire Blues on September 25, 2019, 04:02:55 PM
What time will you be there??
Post by: zigner on September 25, 2019, 06:12:49 PM
To me the song that makes the most sense, and wouldn't require much rehearsal for, would be Sultans of Swing. MK might have fond memories of playing this song the first time they played MSG, and this would be a fitting bookend for his lifetime of shows at the venue.
Post by: dmg on September 25, 2019, 06:31:04 PM
I'm shocked that there are only a few posts speculating about which song was rehearsed to be added to the setlist for the MSG show.
To me the song that makes the most sense, and wouldn't require much rehearsal for, would be Sultans of Swing. MK might have fond memories of playing this song the first time they played MSG, and this would be a fitting bookend for his lifetime of shows at the venue.
Not knowing Mark. I reckon it'll be Prairie Wedding.
Post by: hunter on September 25, 2019, 06:36:38 PM
Post by: rmarques821 on September 25, 2019, 08:28:47 PM
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Post by: jbaent on September 25, 2019, 09:29:42 PM
I'm shocked that there are only a few posts speculating about which song was rehearsed to be added to the setlist for the MSG show.
To me the song that makes the most sense, and wouldn't require much rehearsal for, would be Sultans of Swing. MK might have fond memories of playing this song the first time they played MSG, and this would be a fitting bookend for his lifetime of shows at the venue.
That's how much we expect from MK that we don't mind about it, lol
Post by: jbaent on September 25, 2019, 10:25:11 PM
The only thing I'd say, in order to not spoil too much, is one song MK had player before with a female singer.
One that i like quite a lot by the way, and apparently not too much room for Bonne slide guitar.
Post by: dmg on September 25, 2019, 11:50:27 PM
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 01:45:21 AM
Post by: MagicElliott on September 26, 2019, 01:56:48 AM
So who's the night owls and who's going to Bedfordshire?
There is a bizarre irony to this post. I genuinely live in Bedfordshire and would love to be asleep but my newborn son has other ideas....so I’m forced to turn to matters knopfler related while I hold him.
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 02:04:51 AM
Post by: rmarques821 on September 26, 2019, 02:09:06 AM
Bonnie is playing an opening set.
I suppose she will join Mark for one song later and that's it.
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 02:13:55 AM
See you at the end. :lol
Post by: shangri la 1 on September 26, 2019, 02:15:18 AM
Bonnie is playing an opening set.:wave Hi DM - Have a great time. Hope it's not his last!
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 02:16:56 AM
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 02:58:09 AM
Post by: kaleo74 on September 26, 2019, 03:27:58 AM
http://m.afreecatv.com/#/player/tatitotv?link=true
Post by: jbaent on September 26, 2019, 04:30:23 AM
Post by: jbaent on September 26, 2019, 04:44:05 AM
Post by: allen on September 26, 2019, 05:08:20 AM
Post by: jbaent on September 26, 2019, 05:13:52 AM
That's not what I thought they would play together, wow, what a surprise.
Post by: Neville Sherman on September 26, 2019, 05:16:01 AM
Post by: kaleo74 on September 26, 2019, 05:19:53 AM
Wherever I go, with Bonnie Raitt!!!!
That's not what I thought they would play together, wow, what a surprise.
Great one, Bonnie is such a great guitarist
Post by: PortobelloBelle on September 26, 2019, 05:20:14 AM
Post by: jbaent on September 26, 2019, 05:20:24 AM
She leaves the stage and MK start playing Going home.
It looks like this is it.
Post by: kaleo74 on September 26, 2019, 05:23:00 AM
Post by: PortobelloBelle on September 26, 2019, 05:29:10 AM
Post by: shangri la 1 on September 26, 2019, 05:30:39 AM
Very emotional concert from my perspective! To be able to see it live... no words! :'(
Post by: knopfler1 on September 26, 2019, 06:07:06 AM
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 06:38:07 AM
Post by: R1972 on September 26, 2019, 07:02:50 AM
I just got back to the hotel. I Will edit it tomorrow,
A Fabulous show.
Mark with Bonnie R
Where Ever I Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0_wmrxZmlY&feature=youtu.bw
Post by: Shai on September 26, 2019, 07:13:43 AM
Speedway was a masterpiece tonight. His solos were brilliant and I Could see the effort he put into hitting those strings harder that I think he ever has.
My advice- definitely buy this concert; you'll be happy you did.
My only note of disappointment was that he dropped the second encore (BIA/Piper) for the Bonnie duet, so he basically replace it with WYG. It was great to hear it live for the first time; I had hoped that Bonnie could have stayed and played Prairie Wedding as well, but alas, "a boy can dream".
Saul
ps. My kids bought me a sweatshirt at the show. $55 - it cost me $750 to bring them to the show. But seeing them having a ball after subjecting them to MK for their entire lifetimes (the kids are 34, 28, 21)….priceless :D
Post by: hunter on September 26, 2019, 07:49:35 AM
My live, raw video from MSG, 14th Row
I just got back to the hotel. I Will edit it tomorrow,
A Fabulous show.
Mark with Bonnie R
Where Ever I Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0_wmrxZmlY&feature=youtu.bw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0_wmrxZmlY&feature=youtu.bw)
Great! Thank you! Love Bonnie's vocals on this.
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 07:56:45 AM
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Post by: Pottel on September 26, 2019, 08:28:50 AM
Such a missed opportunity....sighI suspect she'll make an appearance during the show too as she did in LA in 2001. Prairie Wedding maybe?
Yes, like Sonny Landreth did when he opened for MK in France some tours ago...
Okay, but Mark doesn't enjoy other guitarists on stage with him these days. Someone providing additional vocals is another story.
So we will finally hear Trapper man and Back on the Dancefloor then
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Post by: quizzaciously on September 26, 2019, 08:29:49 AM
Wherever I go, with Bonnie Raitt!!!!
That's not what I thought they would play together, wow, what a surprise.
Lol that was exactly the song I expected after you’ve said it’s something that’s been performed as a duo before :lol
So finally after the last “best show ever” you can stop feeling like you’ve missed out on something, thanks Guy :lol
Post by: schmonka on September 26, 2019, 08:30:17 AM
See? MK CAN drop a random song into the setlist
Trapper Man would have been a great opener
Post by: jbaent on September 26, 2019, 08:34:07 AM
Wherever I go, with Bonnie Raitt!!!!
That's not what I thought they would play together, wow, what a surprise.
Lol that was exactly the song I expected after you’ve said it’s something that’s been performed as a duo before :lol
So finally after the last “best show ever” you can stop feeling like you’ve missed out on something, thanks Guy :lol
The song a fan heard being rehearsing at soundchecks was "all the roadrunning" and that's the one I was expecting, maybe they tried both and finally decided by "Wherever I go" in the end.
Post by: Pottel on September 26, 2019, 08:34:15 AM
Prairie Wedding, just as she did in 2001!And we have a winner people!!
Wherever I Go, simply taking over the Ruth part
Saul
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Post by: jbaent on September 26, 2019, 08:35:53 AM
I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
It sounds amazing, please when you can, share the whole recording, as apparently the official website is not selling this concert and it would be so great to have this last performance by MK.
:)
Post by: Vesper on September 26, 2019, 11:35:55 AM
I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Sounds great, is there someway I can download it?
Post by: dmg on September 26, 2019, 11:47:44 AM
Wherever I go, with Bonnie Raitt!!!!
That's not what I thought they would play together, wow, what a surprise.
Lol that was exactly the song I expected after you’ve said it’s something that’s been performed as a duo before :lol
So finally after the last “best show ever” you can stop feeling like you’ve missed out on something, thanks Guy :lol
The song a fan heard being rehearsing at soundchecks was "all the roadrunning" and that's the one I was expecting, maybe they tried both and finally decided by "Wherever I go" in the end.
Damn! I like Roadrunning but not so keen on WIG at all. Disappointed he chose that but shouldn't really be surprised. Oh well, it could've been Secondary Waltz! :-[
Anyway, I sincerely hope everyone on AMIT attending this historic show enjoyed themselves immensely.
Post by: Robson on September 26, 2019, 12:30:27 PM
Post by: Darling Pretty on September 26, 2019, 12:55:44 PM
How many where there?
Lots of empty seats?
Or was it acceptable?
Felt so sorry for the Band.
If he hadn't played Beacon the maybe could have a sell out
I am confident that they play MSG again
It was maybe just a test for future gigs there. Does it work or not
Post by: dmg on September 26, 2019, 12:58:30 PM
Wonderful version.
Granted, it is. Maybe I have been a bit harsh on it, or am just getting old! Both actually! :lol
Post by: zigner on September 26, 2019, 01:08:02 PM
what about attendance?
How many where there?
Lots of empty seats?
I was surprised, as they must have sold a lot of tickets in the past few days. By no means was it close to a sell out, but it did not look embarrassingly empty. I'd say about 2-3,000 empty seats, not counting the sections behind the stage, which were not sold for this show.
Also, I was surprised at how many were there mainly to see Bonnie.
Post by: zigner on September 26, 2019, 02:35:17 PM
Another person, with great seats, posted Wherever I go on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC2FTYBW8I8
My favorite parts are that it seems at times during the MK solo parts that Bonnie shakes her head a bit, as in amazement. Then, near the end, Mark kind of throws his head back while the brass is playing, as if he were saying "get a load of how great these guys are". But, the handshake with Bonnie at the end looked awkward. She walked over and initiated it as Mark stood still, which was strange too. You would have thought a quick hug, or an arm around the shoulder would have been more appropriate than a half grab of a hand.
Post by: dmg on September 26, 2019, 03:09:04 PM
Post by: superval99 on September 26, 2019, 03:26:09 PM
Post by: Knopflerfan on September 26, 2019, 04:16:37 PM
Bonnie sounded a bit out of tune towards the end of her last solo, I thought. :think
Indeed, I thought that too... :wave
Fabulous SAN
https://youtu.be/D8W5W7KXOoo
Post by: jbaent on September 26, 2019, 04:26:49 PM
Post by: Pottel on September 26, 2019, 04:33:14 PM
Thanks to the poster who posted the video and audio.Was underwhelmed by the song choice and it's performance, but the handshake to me looked absolutl ok, I mean, it is not like she will jump in a bus and speed off after this song? They will party backstage
Another person, with great seats, posted Wherever I go on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC2FTYBW8I8
My favorite parts are that it seems at times during the MK solo parts that Bonnie shakes her head a bit, as in amazement. Then, near the end, Mark kind of throws his head back while the brass is playing, as if he were saying "get a load of how great these guys are". But, the handshake with Bonnie at the end looked awkward. She walked over and initiated it as Mark stood still, which was strange too. You would have thought a quick hug, or an arm around the shoulder would have been more appropriate than a half grab of a hand.
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Post by: Pottel on September 26, 2019, 04:37:49 PM
I have Rudy Pensa sitting in front of me. No joke.Any interaction?
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Post by: wakeywakey on September 26, 2019, 04:44:55 PM
I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
It sounds amazing, please when you can, share the whole recording, as apparently the official website is not selling this concert and it would be so great to have this last performance by MK.
:)
The show is available to pre order so should be with us before the next tour:)
Post by: Knopflerfan on September 26, 2019, 04:52:01 PM
https://youtu.be/l3vcvh-tGo8
Post by: qjamesfloyd on September 26, 2019, 05:00:52 PM
Post by: Hoops McCann on September 26, 2019, 05:35:41 PM
I have Rudy Pensa sitting in front of me. No joke.Any interaction?
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Nah, I'm not the type to approach people at random that I don't really know. A few people stopped to say hi. He had some kind of special pass. I was pretty far back on the floor so I was surprised to see the VIP passes didn't include seating closer to the stage. So much for being a VIP. :lol
Post by: silentguy on September 26, 2019, 05:59:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/user/thepriceyoupay
Post by: communique on September 26, 2019, 06:21:14 PM
Post by: PensaGhost on September 26, 2019, 06:35:10 PM
(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71272231_10218365655566095_2260552450228355072_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_oc=AQkIna05ghIdHTPd32mGmhjwFUvG_FzuEZoeQz74khskjXRCj0uCpQ3UIJzvlqroVNg&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=dc7f61ff340e00497a97087e830025d1&oe=5E2C90C3)
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Post by: zigner on September 26, 2019, 06:45:25 PM
I happened to notice that the tour shirt that I bought earlier in the North American tour for $40, was only $30 last night. It was odd to think of anything being less expensive at a MSG event. I then figured it might be that they had too many shirts in inventory, and so cut the price to sell more at the last show of the tour. Hope some of you got in on the deal.
Post by: Knut on September 26, 2019, 06:51:25 PM
Post by: Pottel on September 26, 2019, 06:52:22 PM
(https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71929391_10218365661086233_6626066542570242048_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_oc=AQlJczCBWQ7RWnzPoIpKH95_hKZE7m5F5Nsuj6BAORJ5-_F6P22flwoyfe_cXd_urcg&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=d9b6392f1e5c1f06f715bf99f767e4db&oe=5E3133A0)Beautiful pictures
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Post by: diremark86 on September 27, 2019, 05:08:34 AM
To be continued...
Post by: pitx on September 27, 2019, 10:16:28 AM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqVRoNNaFuE
6:53
Post by: quizzaciously on September 27, 2019, 10:21:34 AM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqVRoNNaFuE
6:53
Half empty or half full — that is the question :lol
Post by: dmg on September 27, 2019, 11:41:58 AM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
6:53
Half empty or half full — that is the question :lol
Half empty says the pessimist, half full says Paul Crooksford! :lol
Post by: silentguy on September 27, 2019, 12:09:14 PM
https://youtu.be/Zt3pyL5pcqU
Post by: silentguy on September 27, 2019, 12:13:27 PM
https://youtu.be/J23TglNOJ9c
Post by: silentguy on September 27, 2019, 12:14:57 PM
https://youtu.be/W3DEqGuoSqk
Post by: silentguy on September 27, 2019, 12:16:35 PM
https://youtu.be/20SrHJdzunc
Post by: silentguy on September 27, 2019, 12:20:48 PM
Post by: vr46mk on September 27, 2019, 12:21:36 PM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
6:53
Half empty or half full — that is the question :lol
Half empty says the pessimist, half full says Paul Crooksford! :lol
Guy didn't mention the filled seats in the diary post, but of course, this was the best show ever with all the other 80+ shows before as warm-up :lol
Post by: dmg on September 27, 2019, 12:35:23 PM
From the videos I've heard this was a distinct step down from the excellent recent shows. Going Home and StP were pretty rough for example. I think Mark had his mind on holiday already.
Post by: superval99 on September 27, 2019, 12:48:33 PM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
From Guy's pictures it looked pretty full! :)
Post by: dmg on September 27, 2019, 12:51:35 PM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
From Guy's pictures it looked pretty full! :)
There's a video of MFN taken from the side and at the end it pans round showing it pretty much full with vacant seats only at the very extreme ends. I suspect people may have been relocated though.
Post by: superval99 on September 27, 2019, 01:09:29 PM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
From Guy's pictures it looked pretty full! :)
There's a video of MFN taken from the side and at the end it pans round showing it pretty much full with vacant seats only at the very extreme ends. I suspect people may have been relocated though.
I'm very surprised how full it looks, especially when it looked pretty sparsely filled only last week on the MSG website. I'm really pleased for MK and the band.
Post by: kaleo74 on September 27, 2019, 05:11:22 PM
Did the venue end up being half empty?
From Guy's pictures it looked pretty full! :)
There's a video of MFN taken from the side and at the end it pans round showing it pretty much full with vacant seats only at the very extreme ends. I suspect people may have been relocated though.
I'm very surprised how full it looks, especially when it looked pretty sparsely filled only last week on the MSG website. I'm really pleased for MK and the band.
Quoting Guy : "Age, 59, singing the intro to Money For Nothing at Madison Square Garden, looking out to a sea of camera phones lighting up eleven thousand smiles. "
11 000 maybe ? which is highly respectable, the greater number since Dire Straits shows ?
Post by: R1972 on September 28, 2019, 04:11:00 AM
Here are my humble impressions of a Night With Mark K At Madison Square Garden for those not there. I was in the floor seats just right of the center section in the 14th row.
Now that I have had some sleep and a 4 hour drive home on I-95; ( playing Speedway for 80 miles, who needs caffine?) - I decided to leave the raw video of "Wherever I Go" as is... I really like it just like that. And I love watching everyone's video; you catch different things from different views.
Well what a beautiful, joy filled evening. Standing there as they sang "Wherever I Go"
I think in the moment we all felt both awe and sadness combined, but Mark was not sad at any of the three shows I attended. He was smiling, laughing, and playing on fire... enjoying his band as they played. Mark Knopfler reminds me of the Loving Spoonful line in "Do You Believe in Magic" -
"How the magic's in the music and the music's in me."
Mark K said on the "Everywhere I Go" Video-
"Well it's been a heck of a trip, I can tell you that."
He thanked the road crew. ( Myself and others counted at least 8 or 9 tractor trailers out on 33rd.)
I feel Mark's voice broke a little then, when he called out to the crowd,
"And to everybody out there, I just want to say thank you so much for making the end."
To those who asked about the crowd, it ended up being an almost fully packed house. You can look at Guy Fletchers' blog photos if you are curious.
So I have two more MSG videos to add to the stupendous collection.
Thanks for sharing, you front row guys!
Speedway At Nazareth -MSG 2019
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e_vkbZje-Eg
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Once Upon A Time In the West
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0S2_nn0Z82Q
Post by: superval99 on September 28, 2019, 08:57:55 AM
Post by: Knopflerfan on September 28, 2019, 01:23:29 PM
I really enjoy everyones tidbits snd observations.. thank you for sharing.
Here are my humble impressions of a Night With Mark K At Madison Square Garden for those not there. I was in the floor seats just right of the center section in the 14th row.
Now that I have had some sleep and a 4 hour drive home on I-95; ( playing Speedway for 80 miles, who needs caffine?) - I decided to leave the raw video of "Everywhere I Go" as is... I really like it just like that. And I love watching everyone's video; you catch different things from different views.
Well what a beautiful, joy filled evening. Standing there as they sang "Everywhere I Go"
I think in the moment we all felt both awe and sadness combined, but Mark was not sad at any of the three shows I attended. He was smiling, laughing, and playing on fire... enjoying his band as they played. Mark Knopfler reminds me of the Loving Spoonful line in "Do You Believe in Magic" -
"How the magic's in the music and the music's in me."
Mark K said on the "Everywhere I Go" Video-
"Well it's been a heck of a trip, I can tell you that."
He thanked the road crew. ( Myself and others counted at least 8 or 9 tractor trailers out on 33rd.)
I feel Mark's voice broke a little then, when he called out to the crowd,
"And to everybody out there, I just want to say thank you so much for making the end."
To those who aker about the crowd, it ended up being an almost fully packed house. You can look at Guy Fletchers' blog photos if you are curious.
So I have two more MSG videos to add to the stupendous collection.
Thanks for sharing, you front row guys!
Speedway At Nazareth -MSG 2019
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e_vkbZje-Eg
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Once Upon A Time In the West
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0S2_nn0Z82Q
'Wherever I Go' :wave
Post by: R1972 on September 28, 2019, 05:13:50 PM
Wherever I Go
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r0_wmrxZmlY&app=m&persist_app=1
Post by: rmarques821 on September 28, 2019, 08:19:18 PM
Post by: Shai on September 29, 2019, 02:49:22 AM
If they would have advertised it as "former leader of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler", it would have been totally sold out- I live in NY and from experience, when I refer to Mark Knopfler, many people say "who?" and I say "from Dire Straits", and they say, "oh, yeah, he's amazing...". Maybe MK didn't want to be associated this the DS name, especially after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame disaster and his unhappiness over the tribute and fake DS bands.
Saul
ps, On Guy's tour diary for the MSG show, there are two pictures from behind Mark, that shows the crowd. The first is after BIA and right before Wherever I Go, while the second was taken after Going Home. I am the guy to the right of Mark, in the light blue shirt...you can't miss it since it stuck out like a sore thumb! Awesome.
MARK
Post by: hunter on September 30, 2019, 08:19:00 AM
https://youtu.be/KZJhpZ7fflA (https://youtu.be/KZJhpZ7fflA)
Cool version of the John Hiatt song. Great slide playing, and great guitar tone. Mark, pay attention.
Post by: binone on September 30, 2019, 09:42:04 PM
Hope to upload my audio recording today or tomorrow.
Post by: herlock on October 01, 2019, 04:04:10 PM
Funny moment in WAM when Mark sung "Germany is chemical free" and then he looked over to his right and smiled! :loldmg, you were not there, right ?
From the videos I've heard this was a distinct step down from the excellent recent shows. Going Home and StP were pretty rough for example. I think Mark had his mind on holiday already.
I was there... and I can ensure you that this was a hell of a show. Mark was rested, in a very good mood, and played very well with a lot of emotion. SAN and MFN solos were incredibly powerful. My only complain (save for WIG which was not at all what I had hoped for) is that John's violin was unplugged at the beginning of SAN, so the violin intro could not be heard. Otherwise it was perfect...
Post by: dmg on October 01, 2019, 06:36:12 PM
Funny moment in WAM when Mark sung "Germany is chemical free" and then he looked over to his right and smiled! :loldmg, you were not there, right ?
From the videos I've heard this was a distinct step down from the excellent recent shows. Going Home and StP were pretty rough for example. I think Mark had his mind on holiday already.
I was there... and I can ensure you that this was a hell of a show. Mark was rested, in a very good mood, and played very well with a lot of emotion. SAN and MFN solos were incredibly powerful. My only complain (save for WIG which was not at all what I had hoped for) is that John's violin was unplugged at the beginning of SAN, so the violin intro could not be heard. Otherwise it was perfect...
Correct, I wasn't there. I can hear when he isn't playing as well as at other shows, without having to attend every show thanks to YouTube. As I said it wasn't a bad performance per se, but a few songs had been played better at recent shows IMHO. :)
Post by: R1972 on October 01, 2019, 10:55:23 PM
Wolftrap, Grand P and MSG - all great) I bought resale tickets so I of course, I will not be getting a free CD.
The deluxe DTRW CD is sold out on MarkKnoplfer.com.
Does anyone know where I can buy one?
Thanks!
Post by: jbanik on October 02, 2019, 12:40:00 AM
I have question that someone might help me with. Although I attended three USA concerts
Wolftrap, Grand P and MSG - all great) I bought resale tickets so I of course, I will not be getting a free CD.
The deluxe DTRW CD is sold out on MarkKnoplfer.com.
Does anyone know where I can buy one?
Thanks!
It's available on Amazon (although not Prime Eligible): https://www.amazon.com/Down-Road-Wherever-Deluxe-Knopfler/dp/B07GR89ZJG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24DS61IE5MZ75&keywords=down+the+road+wherever+deluxe+cd&qid=1569969501&sprefix=down+the+road+wherever+%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1
Also, I should add that, there are three bonus tracks, which are not included in this deluxe CD. Those are available only in the special box set vinyl LP. However, you will find those songs easily on Youtube.
Post by: zigner on October 02, 2019, 11:36:02 PM
Post by: R1972 on October 02, 2019, 11:50:43 PM
Some sweetheart over at MK.com must have seen my post because I was just sent a complimentary code for DTRW!
Thanks so much for that, it was terribly kind.
I have been thinking about all of you out there with Mark Knopfler withdrawal symptoms. No more nightly concerts to watch and blogs to read. No more looking up last minute plane fares, and trying to find decent resale tickets for just 'one more show.'
I counted enough USA concerts to figure at least 200,000 attendees. Probably more.
Out of that number I suspect at least half would have willingly chased the jet down the runway at JFK screaming, "Stop the plane!" if you thought it would keep him here. (Just kidding.)
Anyway I found this video link in my pile I have saved. Many probably have already seen it, from 2016 Bill Wyman BD party in London. A classic.
May it make you smile, as a new song you haven't perhaps heard; always helps- especially a "ruffle."
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u8DASNifR8c
Post by: communique on October 03, 2019, 01:32:43 AM
Post by: communique on October 03, 2019, 01:55:46 AM
Post by: R1972 on October 03, 2019, 02:02:36 AM
As for others one of my favorite performances is
Gravy Train !! - What a night that would have been, to be there.
And the lyrics are hilarious.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2_CMO4oD8&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=18
Second:
Enjoy this, the full TV performance and conversation on the Imus in The Morning show-
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WGKo8qHej2Y&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=45&t=0s
Post by: hunter on October 03, 2019, 06:01:38 AM
To jbanik- Thank you for the link but...
Some sweetheart over at MK.com must have seen my post because I was just sent a complimentary code for DTRW!
Thanks so much for that, it was terribly kind.
I have been thinking about all of you out there with Mark Knopfler withdrawal symptoms. No more nightly concerts to watch and blogs to read. No more looking up last minute plane fares, and trying to find decent resale tickets for just 'one more show.'
I counted enough USA concerts to figure at least 200,000 attendees. Probably more.
Out of that number I suspect at least half would have willingly chased the jet down the runway at JFK screaming, "Stop the plane!" if you thought it would keep him here. (Just kidding.)
Anyway I found this video link in my pile I have saved. Many probably have already seen it, from 2016 Bill Wayman BD party in London. A classic.
May it make you smile, as a new song you haven't perhaps heard; always helps- especially a "ruffle."
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u8DASNifR8c (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u8DASNifR8c)
I mentioned this clip in a different thread. Mark may not be in a good enough shape to pull off convincing renditions of Telegraph Road and Sultans, but this stuff is clearly within his comfort zone. I definitely wish he'd played more stuff like this during the tour.
Post by: qjamesfloyd on October 03, 2019, 10:28:29 AM
Post by: neco on October 03, 2019, 06:51:33 PM
I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Nice sound! Did you record more songs of the concerts? Would love to hear it :)
Post by: Hoops McCann on October 04, 2019, 05:36:27 AM
I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Nice sound! Did you record more songs of the concerts? Would love to hear it :)
Yes, the whole show, but didn't get around to editing it yet. I haven't even sat down and listened to the whole show. Soundboard should be out soon.
Post by: Pottel on October 04, 2019, 09:06:59 AM
But but...a soundboard ain't no audience rec....I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Nice sound! Did you record more songs of the concerts? Would love to hear it :)
Yes, the whole show, but didn't get around to editing it yet. I haven't even sat down and listened to the whole show. Soundboard should be out soon.
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Post by: quizzaciously on October 04, 2019, 09:40:52 AM
But but...a soundboard ain't no audience rec....I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Nice sound! Did you record more songs of the concerts? Would love to hear it :)
Yes, the whole show, but didn't get around to editing it yet. I haven't even sat down and listened to the whole show. Soundboard should be out soon.
You should try to mix the two together, because soundboards sold via MK's website lacks this "live" feeling to me, a lot of times audience recordings sounds better feeling-wise.
Post by: Pottel on October 04, 2019, 10:15:27 AM
Aye aye!But but...a soundboard ain't no audience rec....I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Nice sound! Did you record more songs of the concerts? Would love to hear it :)
Yes, the whole show, but didn't get around to editing it yet. I haven't even sat down and listened to the whole show. Soundboard should be out soon.
You should try to mix the two together, because soundboards sold via MK's website lacks this "live" feeling to me, a lot of times audience recordings sounds better feeling-wise.
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Post by: R1972 on October 04, 2019, 06:29:21 PM
Holy smokes! MK was on fire that night. Thanks for posting! Got anything else?
Here is one you may not have seen. Even if you have, so nice the second or third time around, don't you think?
When It Comes To You
Mark Knopfler rehearsal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfnJjWQXig&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=34
Post by: Billy’s Tune on October 04, 2019, 10:43:25 PM
Holy smokes! MK was on fire that night. Thanks for posting! Got anything else?
Here is one you may not have seen. Even if you have, so nice the second or third time around, don't you think?
When It Comes To You
Mark Knopfler rehearsal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfnJjWQXig&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=34
When is this from??
Post by: R1972 on October 04, 2019, 11:39:18 PM
It is on youtube channel Josip.
Title: Mark Knopfler - When It Comes To You - extremely rare!
(51,793 views)
Description:
"Published on Apr 20, 2009
Notting Hillbillies and Mark Knopfler playing on rehearsal, just fantastic. Enjoy, greetings from Croatia!"
------------
- I do not know anymore about it.
Post by: R1972 on October 08, 2019, 11:42:04 PM
(I bluetooth this on my car stereo.)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Drp4AFnIQF8,
Post by: 2manyguitars on October 09, 2019, 12:24:02 AM
Holy smokes! MK was on fire that night. Thanks for posting! Got anything else?
Here is one you may not have seen. Even if you have, so nice the second or third time around, don't you think?
When It Comes To You
Mark Knopfler rehearsal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfnJjWQXig&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=34
When is this from??
That clip was used in an MK\DS special for a UK TV show around the time of the release of MPHAGT, either Rock Steady, or Rapido. Honestly can't remember which one of the two, but it's one of those, I have copies of all sorts of stuff like this gathering dust in the loft....
Edit* It's definitely Rock Steady. Here's a link to the full episode....
https://youtu.be/-rL68UAAzjw (https://youtu.be/-rL68UAAzjw)
Post by: Robson on October 09, 2019, 12:30:14 AM
Holy smokes! MK was on fire that night. Thanks for posting! Got anything else?
Here is one you may not have seen. Even if you have, so nice the second or third time around, don't you think?
When It Comes To You
Mark Knopfler rehearsal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfnJjWQXig&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=34
When is this from??
I have it all on a VHS cassette. Great times. On one cassette I recorded a concert at Wembley Arena 1986, Dire Straits in Israel and the last concert of TNH in Suffolk. It was the Rock Steady show hosted by Nicky Horn.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D-rL68UAAzjw&ved=2ahUKEwjegoCU2Y3lAhUKpYsKHXUVAw8QwqsBMAF6BAgGEAk&usg=AOvVaw2NDbUIL64L3VRGosAZeu_e
Post by: Robson on October 09, 2019, 12:37:11 AM
Holy smokes! MK was on fire that night. Thanks for posting! Got anything else?
Here is one you may not have seen. Even if you have, so nice the second or third time around, don't you think?
When It Comes To You
Mark Knopfler rehearsal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfnJjWQXig&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=34
When is this from??
That clip was used in an MK\DS special for a UK TV show around the time of the release of MPHAGT, either Rock Steady, or Rapido. Honestly can't remember which one of the two, but it's one of those, I have copies of all sorts of stuff like this gathering dust in the loft....
:thumbsup
Post by: 2manyguitars on October 09, 2019, 12:42:23 AM
Holy smokes! MK was on fire that night. Thanks for posting! Got anything else?
Here is one you may not have seen. Even if you have, so nice the second or third time around, don't you think?
When It Comes To You
Mark Knopfler rehearsal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfnJjWQXig&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=34
When is this from??
I have it all on a VHS cassette. Great times. On one cassette I recorded a concert at Wembley Arena 1986, Dire Straits in Israel and the last concert of TNH in Suffolk. It was the Rock Steady show hosted by Nicky Horn.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D-rL68UAAzjw&ved=2ahUKEwjegoCU2Y3lAhUKpYsKHXUVAw8QwqsBMAF6BAgGEAk&usg=AOvVaw2NDbUIL64L3VRGosAZeu_e
I can remember having to sneak downstairs way after 12am to record it after mum and dad had said no
Top loading VHS machines weren't quiet either.... ;D!
Post by: Robson on October 09, 2019, 01:07:01 AM
Post by: 2manyguitars on October 09, 2019, 11:20:31 AM
2manyguitars we have similar memories :)
told you not to tell mum!! :lol :lol
Post by: Pottel on October 09, 2019, 12:00:07 PM
In Suffolk?? Never seen thatHoly smokes! MK was on fire that night. Thanks for posting! Got anything else?
Here is one you may not have seen. Even if you have, so nice the second or third time around, don't you think?
When It Comes To You
Mark Knopfler rehearsal.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OZfnJjWQXig&list=LLLkX4s8LUB6TXqfPVe4Kj0Q&index=34
When is this from??
I have it all on a VHS cassette. Great times. On one cassette I recorded a concert at Wembley Arena 1986, Dire Straits in Israel and the last concert of TNH in Suffolk. It was the Rock Steady show hosted by Nicky Horn.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D-rL68UAAzjw&ved=2ahUKEwjegoCU2Y3lAhUKpYsKHXUVAw8QwqsBMAF6BAgGEAk&usg=AOvVaw2NDbUIL64L3VRGosAZeu_e
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Post by: Robson on October 09, 2019, 02:18:23 PM
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DFbn_F_VEpsk&ved=2ahUKEwii25aElY_lAhVixIsKHe5nCtgQwqsBMAB6BAgHEAU&usg=AOvVaw1N70QSZSwBptmLn_bB3Txn
Post by: 2manyguitars on October 09, 2019, 04:41:13 PM
15.05.1990 The Maltings Snape UK
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DFbn_F_VEpsk&ved=2ahUKEwii25aElY_lAhVixIsKHe5nCtgQwqsBMAB6BAgHEAU&usg=AOvVaw1N70QSZSwBptmLn_bB3Txn
Excellent versions of ITILYTM, probably my favourite. Mark stood motionless centre stage, Pensa glimmering like the most beautiful thing on the planet, and totally in the song, in the moment. Pure Knopfler, and of course our first glimpse of the pedal steel genius Paul Franklin. Wonder how many of us were thinking oh god, pedal steel, country music, DS was hard enough to explain to my mates... :lol
Post by: hunter on October 09, 2019, 05:38:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgESIjn6nrU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgESIjn6nrU)
Post by: silentguy on October 11, 2019, 02:35:29 AM
https://youtu.be/OL3t1E4318E
Post by: quizzaciously on October 11, 2019, 08:43:06 AM
Thanks blacklab jr. Complete show in 4K !!!
https://youtu.be/OL3t1E4318E
Can't wait for someone to mix it with soundboard recording and voilà — we have the long-awaited live DVD :lol
Post by: vr46mk on October 11, 2019, 11:02:52 AM
Thanks blacklab jr. Complete show in 4K !!!
https://youtu.be/OL3t1E4318E
Can't wait for someone to mix it with soundboard recording and voilà — we have the long-awaited live DVD :lol
It's coming.... ;)
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on October 11, 2019, 02:46:33 PM
Thanks blacklab jr. Complete show in 4K !!!
https://youtu.be/OL3t1E4318E
Thanks for sharing! He was on fire the last two weeks of the tour!
Post by: silentguy on October 13, 2019, 09:19:44 AM
Thanks for the video blacklab jr. !!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z624pNAYDf0&feature=youtu.be
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on October 14, 2019, 08:58:56 AM
Post by: quizzaciously on October 14, 2019, 10:38:29 AM
Danny at the end of SAN breaks my heart, I think MK's music really means a lot to him.
I love that move from Danny, maybe be does that on every show because he thinks that he plays Speedway better than Ian, which is indeed true.
Post by: Hoops McCann on October 21, 2019, 05:31:33 AM
Aye aye!But but...a soundboard ain't no audience rec....I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Nice sound! Did you record more songs of the concerts? Would love to hear it :)
Yes, the whole show, but didn't get around to editing it yet. I haven't even sat down and listened to the whole show. Soundboard should be out soon.
You should try to mix the two together, because soundboards sold via MK's website lacks this "live" feeling to me, a lot of times audience recordings sounds better feeling-wise.
sent from my Samsung Galaxy 9+ via tapatalk
I have posted a link to download my audience source of this show below. I actually would prefer not to mix it with the (to be released) soundboard, unless it turns out to be much better quality than the others. I've most kept quiet, but I really don't care for the sound of the soundboard recordings from this tour. Many of them are plagued by distortion in the low end, and they all sound like they were made to be broadcast on FM radio with tons of compression. It really is quite puzzling how recordings from 2019 could sound like this, particularly considering how excellent the sound was at the shows in the audience. Anyway...
https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=7263.0 (https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=7263.0)
Post by: knopfler1 on October 21, 2019, 02:50:15 PM
Aye aye!But but...a soundboard ain't no audience rec....I also dumped my recording of "Wherever I Go" onto Soundcloud for the "listener types".
https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny (https://soundcloud.com/sunday_driver/mark-knopfler-ft-bonnie-raitt-wherever-i-go-2019-09-25-msg-ny-ny)
Nice sound! Did you record more songs of the concerts? Would love to hear it :)
Yes, the whole show, but didn't get around to editing it yet. I haven't even sat down and listened to the whole show. Soundboard should be out soon.
You should try to mix the two together, because soundboards sold via MK's website lacks this "live" feeling to me, a lot of times audience recordings sounds better feeling-wise.
sent from my Samsung Galaxy 9+ via tapatalk
I have posted a link to download my audience source of this show below. I actually would prefer not to mix it with the (to be released) soundboard, unless it turns out to be much better quality than the others. I've most kept quiet, but I really don't care for the sound of the soundboard recordings from this tour. Many of them are plagued by distortion in the low end, and they all sound like they were made to be broadcast on FM radio with tons of compression. It really is quite puzzling how recordings from 2019 could sound like this, particularly considering how excellent the sound was at the shows in the audience. Anyway...
https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=7263.0 (https://www.amarkintime.org/forum/index.php?topic=7263.0)
Thanks for the audience recording! It has confirmed something I had noticed when at the concert... MK's vocal was really low in the mix. Having heard other shows and attending in Glasgow I was surprised at this. Hopefully the official recording will have him a little louder than he was on the night.
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on October 25, 2019, 08:52:54 AM
Post by: NicoMK on November 07, 2019, 11:55:42 AM
Danny at the end of SAN breaks my heart, I think MK's music really means a lot to him.
I love that move from Danny, maybe be does that on every show because he thinks that he plays Speedway better than Ian, which is indeed true.
Indeed.
I also believe that Matt used to play a better solo -- at least it suited the song best I think -- than Jim's.
Post by: TheTimeWasWrong on May 15, 2020, 11:17:11 AM
Post by: dmg on May 15, 2020, 01:01:55 PM
Just listening to the official recording again and Once Upon A Time In The West is amazing from this gig, maybe the best I've heard so far from this tour!
Sadly it was never fully realised. I had much hope after the first show in Barcelona, however that turned out to be one of the best versions played. It never progressed and Mark never took a solo at the end. There was one show in Bordeaux he did actually and didn't leave space for the other guys to come in but it was just noodling about really. Maybe it was an experiment to see how it could progress but he decided against it. Pity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN5-Z4p8Keg
Post by: crimmer on May 16, 2020, 10:29:08 PM
Post by: MartinKWH on September 27, 2020, 04:20:01 AM
Danny at the end of SAN breaks my heart, I think MK's music really means a lot to him.
What did he do? I cant find it in the video (whole NY concert on youtube) or dont know what to look for...