North American tour announced with Bob.

[dmg]

The tickets for CA went on sale a little after 10 am this morning.  I got my tickets for both nights in San Francisco pretty fast within the first few minutes I would say.  However, it took almost 20 minutes before I could get 2 tickets for Berkeley.  They weren't even the best seats I think. Because soon after the best seats were sold out.  I wasn't too happy about that.  The price for SF shows was $70 each , whereas the price for the show in Berkeley was a whopping $149 each.  I think I probably wold enjoy SF more for the mere fact that the venue in SF is standing room only general admission and I got the floor tickets.  It will suit me better.

Thought I'd like to share today's excitement with everyone.

Last time I ordered seats for the MK show in Glasgow SECC 2010 I was poised on my computer at the very second they went on sale with the form all ready filled out, yet my seats were at the end of the front row.  I don't think they necessarily start from the middle but from the end and work their way in.  Or maybe it depends on how many one orders.  I would rather have had seats 10 rows further back but in the middle.

For the show last year it was standing and I have our very own Dusty to thank for allowing me into the queue hence a front row position, for which I shall be forever grateful.

[Jules]

For the show last year it was standing and I have our very own Dusty to thank for allowing me into the queue hence a front row position, for which I shall be forever grateful.

In that very same queue, some minutes before to met you and Dusty, I was talking with some spanish friend in the queue and during the 5 minutes we were talking, about 7 or 8 people pointed at us talking with security because we were trying to put ourselfs in the queue before them!!! It was absurd, specially because during the concert I had some of that idiots next to me or behind... And I was very very far in the queue...

[dmg]

For the show last year it was standing and I have our very own Dusty to thank for allowing me into the queue hence a front row position, for which I shall be forever grateful.

In that very same queue, some minutes before to met you and Dusty, I was talking with some spanish friend in the queue and during the 5 minutes we were talking, about 7 or 8 people pointed at us talking with security because we were trying to put ourselfs in the queue before them!!! It was absurd, specially because during the concert I had some of that idiots next to me or behind... And I was very very far in the queue...

I remember that.  Soooo bad...  Soooo bad...

[Jules]

They were drunk even before to enter the venue, and that was a commercial mall!!!! The most bizarre place I ever attended a concert.

[joanzimm]

The tickets for CA went on sale a little after 10 am this morning.  I got my tickets for both nights in San Francisco pretty fast within the first few minutes I would say.  However, it took almost 20 minutes before I could get 2 tickets for Berkeley.  They weren't even the best seats I think. Because soon after the best seats were sold out.  I wasn't too happy about that.  The price for SF shows was $70 each , whereas the price for the show in Berkeley was a whopping $149 each.  I think I probably wold enjoy SF more for the mere fact that the venue in SF is standing room only general admission and I got the floor tickets.  It will suit me better.

Thought I'd like to share today's excitement with everyone.

Hope you got decent seats!  Will look forward to your report 

[dmg]

They were drunk even before to enter the venue, and that was a commercial mall!!!! The most bizarre place I ever attended a concert.

Bizarre is not the word!  I hadn't been there and hadn't a clue where to go.  I didn't begin to imagine it would be an ice rink at the end of a shopping centre!  Worst venue ever.

[Rkd]

I am new to this site and have been lurking for a bit. I've been very impressed with the thoughtful discussions that evolve on the various topics and am super excited that MK and BD will be touring in my neighborhood. Madison can use a little uplift after the year we've had!  And speaking of tours, has anyone noticed that MK's site is promoting David Knopfler's tour? I'd say that is a step in the right direction, not?

[sweetsurrender]

I am new to this site and have been lurking for a bit. I've been very impressed with the thoughtful discussions that evolve on the various topics and am super excited that MK and BD will be touring in my neighborhood. Madison can use a little uplift after the year we've had!  And speaking of tours, has anyone noticed that MK's site is promoting David Knopfler's tour? I'd say that is a step in the right direction, not?

Welcome RKD to this great forum.  The excitement in the forum has yet to begin, just wait til Oct-Nov.  it will be on fire.  I feel soooo fortunate and somewhat guilty that I can get to the venues in SF and Berkeley in no time at all.  They are almost in my backyard. There are fans that have to arrange travels, etc.. So, big  thank youuuuu for the best treat for 2012 for me.

[Pottel]

I am new to this site and have been lurking for a bit. I've been very impressed with the thoughtful discussions that evolve on the various topics and am super excited that MK and BD will be touring in my neighborhood. Madison can use a little uplift after the year we've had!  And speaking of tours, has anyone noticed that MK's site is promoting David Knopfler's tour? I'd say that is a step in the right direction, not?

wow, it may be a small step for the non-believers, but a giant step for mankind!
nah, seriously, it is indeed VERY surprising!!

[twm]

One of my contacts was checking ticket prices and found the 8th row at the Santa Barbara Bowl being shown as $280. He wasn't clear but I wondered if this was one of those "golden tickets" that offer a few (fairly minor) extras. Does anyone know if the people getting the front seats have to be on those packages?

[PixelPerfect]

Oh, wow. An MK/BD tour in the U.S. is exciting. I do hope, like some people have already mentioned, that there is a lot of well-rehearsed collaboration this time around. MK really could add a whole lot to Bob's songs if done properly.
The gig in Grand Prairie, TX will be closest to me... but even then, it'll be like a 4 hour or more drive. I was still surprised, though, 'cuz it's a whole lot closer than any show in the Get Lucky Tour.
I do want to go, as I've never attended an MK show in person before... but at the same time, November is a bad time for me, being in the middle of the fall semester when I'll have tons of homework in my classes.
Whether or not I go will probably depend on the setlist and the amount of time both Mark and Bob are onstage together!

[Pottel]

dude, once in a lifetime, get out there!!

[sweetsurrender]

dude, once in a lifetime, get out there!!

Pottel  is so right !

[Love Expresso]

Whether or not I go will probably depend on the setlist and the amount of time both Mark and Bob are onstage together!

No! Mark has to be seen live, the setlist has nothing to do with it. He could play the same stuff as 2010 or 2011, I still would go... but the pond is between us, so I have to wait until next year. This band of Mark's is so tight, you really should attend one show at least! So, "Go, Love"!! 

LE

[ingridswing]

LE is completely right. Who cares about a setlist.
In the European leg last year it was 1 hour Mark, 1 1/4 hour Bob with Mark playing 3 to 4 songs in Bob's set.
And you may know: MK doesn't need rehearsal for this, hisplaying with Bob was great.

Whether or not I go will probably depend on the setlist and the amount of time both Mark and Bob are onstage together!

No! Mark has to be seen live, the setlist has nothing to do with it. He could play the same stuff as 2010 or 2011, I still would go... but the pond is between us, so I have to wait until next year. This band of Mark's is so tight, you really should attend one show at least! So, "Go, Love"!! 

LE