Tour Line up 2013?

[Dutchessy]

Is this already known? On the site of Dutch concerthall is stated 8 man band plus Ruth Moody in pre-show.
So... 8 man band? Is that plus 1? Maybe Kim Wilson or Paul Franklin? Or also Ruth?

[dmg]

That's good if Ruth is there;  almost certain she'll do a cameo during Mark's show on Seattle then. 

[superval99]

It would be great to have Ruth on tour.   I read somewhere that she harmonised on four songs, but I can only remember Seattle and Redbud Tree.       It will be lovely to hear those two songs with Ruth.   I would think the 8 man band includes Mark, but it would be great to have Kim Wilson along too! 

[dmg]

If memory serves, Mike Henderson played the mouth organ too!

[superval99]

If memory serves, Mike Henderson played the mouth organ too!

Oh no!   Please not Mike Henderson!   He and his very loud guitar ruined the 2001 concert for me!   

[schmonka]

I cant see another "singer" claiming the stage with MK - would be nice for Mr Franklin to get a ride out this time - then MK can re-open the whole OES era! 

[JF]

It would be great to have Ruth on tour.   I read somewhere that she harmonised on four songs, but I can only remember Seattle and Redbud Tree.       It will be lovely to hear those two songs with Ruth.   I would think the 8 man band includes Mark, but it would be great to have Kim Wilson along too!

I think she sings on Go love and kingdom of gold ?

[JF]

If memory serves, Mike Henderson played the mouth organ too!

Oh no!   Please not Mike Henderson!   He and his very loud guitar ruined the 2001 concert for me!   

indeed sometimes he was a bit too loud, but I like his contributions on walk of like, who's your baby now, baloney again, wag the dog

I remember my friend drummer saying after the concert : "this band had a little texas blues-rock flavour, and it was good !"
I think indeed that he brought some punchy tones, and rock mood, but of course it wasn't good taste for all songs.

[Dutchessy]

It's stated: Mark and his 8 man band... So a total of 9?

[Jules]

8 man band?

Richard, Glenn, Ian, Jim, Guy, John and Mike are 7 

I dont think that Ruth is gonna be part of the band, maybe backing vocals on certain tracks but I doubt it anyway.

Does she plays any instrument?

[dmg]

It's stated: Mark and his 8 man band... So a total of 9?

Good spot.  It must be Ruth then (I take it they mean "man" metaphorically)!

[superval99]

http://www.ziggodome.nl/event/242/An-evening-with-Mark-Knopfler

[Jules]

Anyone checked if Kim Wilson schedule?

[dmg]

http://www.ziggodome.nl/event/242/An-evening-with-Mark-Knopfler

Using Google translate on 1st paragraph:

Mark Knopfler establish its name as a top guitarist with his band Dire Straits and belongs to the summary list of greatest guitarists of all time. This successful artist comes on 14 May 2013 at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam. Mark Knopfler during his tour accompanied by the Australian-Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth Moody.

[superval99]

http://www.ziggodome.nl/event/242/An-evening-with-Mark-Knopfler

Using Google translate on 1st paragraph:

Mark Knopfler establish its name as a top guitarist with his band Dire Straits and belongs to the summary list of greatest guitarists of all time. This successful artist comes on 14 May 2013 at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam. Mark Knopfler during his tour accompanied by the Australian-Canadian singer-songwriter Ruth Moody.

Also read the next to last paragraph.