New for 2022

[rmarques821]

In theory, if they are going to play concerts in the UK next year, would they have booked the venue(s) by now? At least bigger venues? Have I asked about this before?  I'm not expecting a tour, but I think both we and them would love some concerts in the London area.

I think they'll probably do a Gilmour-tour: London, Paris, Rome, Berlin and maybe Amsterdam. Certainly not more than 10 dates

[cannibals]

Have you checked the last tour Gilmour did?

[rmarques821]

Have you checked the last tour Gilmour did?

I meant the On an Island tour, back in 2006. He played something like 25 shows, I think.
Rattle That Lock tour expanded because he went to places like South America.

[qjamesfloyd]

Me too. For example, Loreena Mckennitt albums - beautiful.

Her version of "She Moved Through The Fair" is beautiful.

Mike Oldfield has a lovely version of that track to, on his Celtic album, Voyager.

[cannibals]

Have you checked the last tour Gilmour did?

I meant the On an Island tour, back in 2006. He played something like 25 shows, I think.
Rattle That Lock tour expanded because he went to places like South America.

In 2006 Gilmour did 37 concerts in 3 months.
https://www.pinkfloydz.com/concerts-tours/david-gilmour-on-an-island-2006/on-an-island-tour-2006-press-release-photos/

[Jules]

Some months ago I got a gossip from someone, who obviusly I can't mention, very close to MK and his people, and looks like MK is very determined that concerts are over, but his management and musicians, whenever they can, try to convince him, very carefully, about doing at least some gigs when the new record comes out, but looks like right now, there are very few chances that happens.

I truly hoped that, after gather with his band, recording the songs, he might changed his mind, but by now it didn't. I still hope that when the record comes out, he feels like playing some gigs and present those songs live, even a small number of gigs, but I'm kind of negative about it.

[Robson]

Thanks for this information jbaent.

[rmarques821]

Some months ago I got a gossip from someone, who obviusly I can't mention, very close to MK and his people, and looks like MK is very determined that concerts are over, but his management and musicians, whenever they can, try to convince him, very carefully, about doing at least some gigs when the new record comes out, but looks like right now, there are very few chances that happens.

I truly hoped that, after gather with his band, recording the songs, he might changed his mind, but by now it didn't. I still hope that when the record comes out, he feels like playing some gigs and present those songs live, even a small number of gigs, but I'm kind of negative about it.

Thanks for the info. In my view he just knows he can't do it. He aged terribly after the Tracker tour, and when the promo for DTRW began, he could barely walk. I remember watching MK at Imaginaction 2018, in Cesena, he was overweight and he was limping out of the stage at the end of the event. It was the same in Lisbon and Cordoba 2019. He certainly has back problems, and maybe something on his hip or legs, I don't know.

[skydiver]

Some months ago I got a gossip from someone, who obviusly I can't mention, very close to MK and his people, and looks like MK is very determined that concerts are over, but his management and musicians, whenever they can, try to convince him, very carefully, about doing at least some gigs when the new record comes out, but looks like right now, there are very few chances that happens.

I truly hoped that, after gather with his band, recording the songs, he might changed his mind, but by now it didn't. I still hope that when the record comes out, he feels like playing some gigs and present those songs live, even a small number of gigs, but I'm kind of negative about it.

Thanks for sharing this info with us, although it is very sad news.
I had secret hopes that in August we would hear some kind of tour announcement for 2023.
Even Issy posted last year "how I miss being down the road wherever"...

[dmg]

Some months ago I got a gossip from someone, who obviusly I can't mention, very close to MK and his people, and looks like MK is very determined that concerts are over, but his management and musicians, whenever they can, try to convince him, very carefully, about doing at least some gigs when the new record comes out, but looks like right now, there are very few chances that happens.

I truly hoped that, after gather with his band, recording the songs, he might changed his mind, but by now it didn't. I still hope that when the record comes out, he feels like playing some gigs and present those songs live, even a small number of gigs, but I'm kind of negative about it.

I think that's both good and sad news at the same time.  No fan wants Mark performing again at a lower level than in 2019 and he isn't going to be better.

[TheTimeWasWrong]

Some months ago I got a gossip from someone, who obviusly I can't mention, very close to MK and his people, and looks like MK is very determined that concerts are over, but his management and musicians, whenever they can, try to convince him, very carefully, about doing at least some gigs when the new record comes out, but looks like right now, there are very few chances that happens.

I truly hoped that, after gather with his band, recording the songs, he might changed his mind, but by now it didn't. I still hope that when the record comes out, he feels like playing some gigs and present those songs live, even a small number of gigs, but I'm kind of negative about it.

Thanks for the info. In my view he just knows he can't do it. He aged terribly after the Tracker tour, and when the promo for DTRW began, he could barely walk. I remember watching MK at Imaginaction 2018, in Cesena, he was overweight and he was limping out of the stage at the end of the event. It was the same in Lisbon and Cordoba 2019. He certainly has back problems, and maybe something on his hip or legs, I don't know.

It's hard to admit, but I feel the same. A new series of concerts would most certainly damage his reputation. Additional musicians and some old and forgotten tunes saved the last tour, but we saw a different MK. Sure, he got a little rustier on each tour, but the difference between 2015 and 2019 was huge. It's not only his back, but his fingers resist as well. In 2015, he could still deliver with attitude; in 2019, he behaved so old, and I felt the need to play was gone. I'm afraid of whatever we may see in 2023. I actually hope his inner circle doesn't push too hard. I guess all these top-class musicians, who have known him for years, also see that the live act has ended.

[Eddie Fox]

Some months ago I got a gossip from someone, who obviusly I can't mention, very close to MK and his people, and looks like MK is very determined that concerts are over, but his management and musicians, whenever they can, try to convince him, very carefully, about doing at least some gigs when the new record comes out, but looks like right now, there are very few chances that happens.

I truly hoped that, after gather with his band, recording the songs, he might changed his mind, but by now it didn't. I still hope that when the record comes out, he feels like playing some gigs and present those songs live, even a small number of gigs, but I'm kind of negative about it.

Thanks for the info. In my view he just knows he can't do it. He aged terribly after the Tracker tour, and when the promo for DTRW began, he could barely walk. I remember watching MK at Imaginaction 2018, in Cesena, he was overweight and he was limping out of the stage at the end of the event. It was the same in Lisbon and Cordoba 2019. He certainly has back problems, and maybe something on his hip or legs, I don't know.

I’m afraid it’s worse than that, unfortunately. Being in pain and ageing do decrease your playing levels but it seems to go beyond that. Mark had perfect timing and impeccable rhythm chops but over the years he became more and more… late on some notes and even on entire licks.

[ds1984]

I remember being quite disappointed in 2013.

I don't think I liked 100 % of the setlist from any tour but this one is the  tour when for me the number of cons had become very challenging regarding the pros.

I remember  my first show wondering song after song why I was there.

[superval99]

I feel very sad that I may not see MK play live again, but I know it's for the best.  There was a big deterioration from 2015 to 2019 and by 2023 I fear it would be much worse.   I'm so grateful that I was able to see him playing live so many times.

[skydiver]

I still hope MK will do (a few) live performances to promote the new album.