Concert #44:2010.06.06, Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium

[ustas]

I agree. Bad planning. But slot times are slot times, so they could risk not to be allowed to take off or land. The same thing happened lots of times during the USA leg of the K2GK tour due to the fact that many of the GA-airports they used closed at 11 pm. And they couldn't start the conserts earlier due to union regulations. Many shows were cut. This tour it only happened once I think. Until now.  

As I know both Antwerp and Frankfurt cities do not have special GA airports. Both Antwerp (with BA center) and Frankfurt (with GA terminal) airports work 24 hrs.

[Pottel]

It seems someone may videotaped the whole show:  http://www.youtube.com/user/YankeeWaRRiaH#p/u

honestly, i am really fed up with all these crappy youtube uploads of crappy mobile phone recordings.
no offense to you of course allen

[Mossguitar]

I agree. Bad planning. But slot times are slot times, so they could risk not to be allowed to take off or land. The same thing happened lots of times during the USA leg of the K2GK tour due to the fact that many of the GA-airports they used closed at 11 pm. And they couldn't start the conserts earlier due to union regulations. Many shows were cut. This tour it only happened once I think. Until now.  

As I know both Antwerp and Frankfurt cities do not have special GA airports. Both Antwerp (with BA center) and Frankfurt (with GA terminal) airports work 24 hrs.

Yes, I'm sure you are right. Guy, however, mentioned slot times, so I guess that's the reason then. The air space over Europe is extremely crowded, so if you dont make your slot, you sometimes have to wait for hours on the tarmac.

[goldenheart96]

First, I totally agree with those crappy youtube videos. I won't even bother looking at them. Second, what is it that you guys are so obsessed with Tunnel of Love? Third, Frankfurt airport is the second biggest airport in Europe, so slots DO matter a lot. I understand why some of you are pissed because they shortened the show but I can also imagine they would have gotten into trouble if they really had played your Tunnel of Love at the end.

And please, stop speculating about MK's health, it's driving me mad! I talked to Isaac last night and he said MK was just fine in Antwerp. It was just the damn plane, get over it.

[dmg]

I certainly hope it was the plane but in Glasgow I could see the pain in his face during Marbletown (perhaps Dusty saw it too) and in London on the 31st I'm sure he cut short the final solo on TR due to the pain he was in too, although he seemed fine during the encores.  It's like he's fine for most of the time but during some parts of a concert begins to feel the pain.  Of course this is all speculation and none of us really know how he feels.  Another thing to bear in mind is the position Mark takes when he plays;  he's always leaned back while playing which can't be good for his back even when he's at his best.

[ingridswing]

Antwerp was definately because they were short in time. They had to be in time to land in Frankfurt. Confirmed by Guy.

[dustyvalentino]

I certainly hope it was the plane but in Glasgow I could see the pain in his face during Marbletown (perhaps Dusty saw it too) and in London on the 31st I'm sure he cut short the final solo on TR due to the pain he was in too, although he seemed fine during the encores.  It's like he's fine for most of the time but during some parts of a concert begins to feel the pain.  Of course this is all speculation and none of us really know how he feels.  Another thing to bear in mind is the position Mark takes when he plays;  he's always leaned back while playing which can't be good for his back even when he's at his best.

I didn't notice any problem in Glasgow to be honest. Remember, that the rock "guitar face" with eyes closed is similar to a look of pain.

Mrs Bigsby says it's similar to a "sex face" as well. 

[dmg]

I certainly hope it was the plane but in Glasgow I could see the pain in his face during Marbletown (perhaps Dusty saw it too) and in London on the 31st I'm sure he cut short the final solo on TR due to the pain he was in too, although he seemed fine during the encores.  It's like he's fine for most of the time but during some parts of a concert begins to feel the pain.  Of course this is all speculation and none of us really know how he feels.  Another thing to bear in mind is the position Mark takes when he plays;  he's always leaned back while playing which can't be good for his back even when he's at his best.

I didn't notice any problem in Glasgow to be honest. Remember, that the rock "guitar face" with eyes closed is similar to a look of pain.

Mrs Bigsby says it's similar to a "sex face" as well. 

Yeah, I know the look you're talking about but it was a bit different.

[dustyvalentino]

Yeah, I know the look you're talking about but it was a bit different.

How do you know my sex face? If you've seen that video, I was young and needed the money, we didn't have the internet in those days and I therefore didn't think it would be around for ever.

[goldenheart96]

Yeah, I know the look you're talking about but it was a bit different.

How do you know my sex face? If you've seen that video, I was young and needed the money, we didn't have the internet in those days and I therefore didn't think it would be around for ever.

ROTFLMAO 

I like MK's sex face btw.

[tunnel85]

First, I totally agree with those crappy youtube videos. I won't even bother looking at them. Second, what is it that you guys are so obsessed with Tunnel of Love? Third, Frankfurt airport is the second biggest airport in Europe, so slots DO matter a lot. I understand why some of you are pissed because they shortened the show but I can also imagine they would have gotten into trouble if they really had played your Tunnel of Love at the end.

No TOL obsession here   
If it's only a question of time, they don't need to play the whole song.
Only the 13' intro, that's enough.   

Youtube vids ... It's very sad. The band deserves better quality
Don't get me wrong, I don't blame the tapers, only the system.   

[Pottel]

Yeah, I know the look you're talking about but it was a bit different.

How do you know my sex face? If you've seen that video, I was young and needed the money, we didn't have the internet in those days and I therefore didn't think it would be around for ever.

"one night in Dusty"
lol

[tunnel85]

Hope Dusty's video was not a crappy Youtube video 

[dmg]

Hope Dusty's video was not a crappy Youtube video 

Nah, the bargain bin at HMV!

[dennisbrouwer]

Hi,

My pictures of Antwerp:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Album=YRZPNWBF

Dennis Brouwer