Concert #1:2011.10.06, o2 Arena, Dublin, Ireland #SPOILER AHEAD!!

[Tally]

Isaac's first blog entry is online:

So the first new song seems to be another Les Paul "rocker"

Isaac says that Mark played the Danelectro with a slide. No Les Paul I think, but still sounds good to me!

According to Isaacs blog:

What was, however, strange and new was the guitar Mark was holding. It

[Pottel]

hi moss.
anyway, any word on a recording from last night??
will be hovering all the dylan trackers as well to look out...

[tunnel85]

Hey Pottel, if you happen to know how long did Bob's part last, it would be helpful. 

[Tally]

I have to say that I am surprised to see Cleaning My Gun in the setlist. Quite a groovy tune, and played infrequently on the GL tour.

[superval99]

I have to say that I am surprised to see Cleaning My Gun in the setlist. Quite a groovy tune, and played infrequently on the GL tour.

It was played at the first European concert in Dublin on the GL tour last year.   I was there and it sounded great, but later Coyote took its place at most other gigs.  Maybe it will be alternated with Coyote on this tour too.  I hope so, because I love Coyote and want to hear it in Manchester on Monday!   

[dmg]

I have to say that I am surprised to see Cleaning My Gun in the setlist. Quite a groovy tune, and played infrequently on the GL tour.

It was played at the first European concert in Dublin on the GL tour last year.   I was there and it sounded great, but later Coyote took its place at most other gigs.  Maybe it will be alternated with Coyote on this tour too.  I hope so, because I love Coyote and want to hear it in Manchester on Monday!   

So that's extra long extended Marbletown and Coyote for Val then.  I'll see to it!

[superval99]

I have to say that I am surprised to see Cleaning My Gun in the setlist. Quite a groovy tune, and played infrequently on the GL tour.

It was played at the first European concert in Dublin on the GL tour last year.   I was there and it sounded great, but later Coyote took its place at most other gigs.  Maybe it will be alternated with Coyote on this tour too.  I hope so, because I love Coyote and want to hear it in Manchester on Monday!   

So that's extra long extended Marbletown and Coyote for Val then.  I'll see to it!

You're so kind, dmg!   

[Mossguitar]

Isaac's first blog entry is online:

So the first new song seems to be another Les Paul "rocker"

Isaac says that Mark played the Danelectro with a slide. No Les Paul I think, but still sounds good to me!

According to Isaacs blog:

What was, however, strange and new was the guitar Mark was holding. It

[Millionaire Blues]

Hey everyone!!!

For me, the concert was a slight disapointment......not becuase mark played badly or anything but becuase the setlilst was basically half of the get lucky tour and two new songs.....

Which is fine but for 100 Euros i was hoping for a bit more variation.......

Mark was in inspired form last night...his playing was as great as ever and he was rocking away standing up loving every second......

Song for sonny liston was the best i have ever heard it and that was down to Ian Thomas giving a more rocky approach......danny was a little more intricate but ITs drumming suited the song better....i felt his drumming was weaker on hill farmers though and it did not quite take off the way danny can make it......

Privateering was an incredible incredible song.....mike on his bagpipe or whatever it is was sublime.....the melody, the nuances and the lyrics were just fantastic.....

Mark was playing a blue guitar for sfsl and wye aye man...and it sounded stunning!!!!

The audience seemed split to me in terms of MK and dylan and both aritists went down a treat...the )2 arena was an amazing venue!!!!

I nearly feel asleep during Bob's set as with the exception of two tracks they all had ecxactly the same tempo and monotonous feel....i wont be watching his set in manchester or London......but i guess its worth seeing it once......he and is band are not musically interesting.....it was a bit like watching a tribute band in a pub....good background music but having to sit through it nearly sent me to sleep which is pretty hard considering the loudness.....

The other new song sounded great......reminded me of kingdom come.....but better and more powerful......

I really hope there is variation in MKs setlist otherwise for those of us attendning multiple gigs it may drag....

But to sum up it was great to see our man back on stage in his element rocking out.....

Thanks MK and band for a great preformance!!

MB

[superval99]

Many thanks MB for your great review!    It's been quite a strain waiting for first-hand info!

I'm glad to hear that Mk and the band were on form and I can hardly wait for Manchester on Monday.   Maybe the set-list will change over the coming weeks!

A few questions.   Were you allowed to go to the front or not?    Was it a very noisy, partisan audience, also were people going in and out throughout the show?   I heard from Guy's forum that MK's sound was too low - how did it seem to you?   Lastly, were there any tour books for sale?

Maybe I'll see you on Monday in Manchester - we are 4th row centre block.
 
Cheers!

[tunnel85]

I think you'll be be lucky Val  
CMG and C swap is pending. Should happen in Glasgow...  

[lfblaauw]

Seen this link on Twitter: MK leaving hotel in Dublin.

http://www.cozycot.com/enews/article/Mark-Knopfler-leaving-the-Westbury-hotel-Dublin--Ireland--154949

Lars

[superval99]

Seen this link on Twitter: MK leaving hotel in Dublin.

http://www.cozycot.com/enews/article/Mark-Knopfler-leaving-the-Westbury-hotel-Dublin--Ireland--154949

Lars

Thanks Lars!   

[Justme]

Seen this link on Twitter: MK leaving hotel in Dublin.

http://www.cozycot.com/enews/article/Mark-Knopfler-leaving-the-Westbury-hotel-Dublin--Ireland--154949

Lars

And he seems to be reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Comes_for_the_Archbishop

</eagle-eyed>

[Banjo99uk]

Guy's ranted at someone about a set list complaint which is amusing, however in it he says "Did you hear the two new songs? (more to come)".  So maybe they will airing more than 2 new songs.