Private gig in Scottsdale

[dmg]

Sorry Pottel the link does not work but i think it could be anayone. It does not have to be a rich person from Scottsdale.
The gig was in Scottsdale but that does not mean the person who payd for it is from Scottsdale..... 

This may mean that the person is famous...

[dustyvalentino]

MK admitted a while back that he takes pretty much any money now to subsidise tour costs. Give him a break. Records don't sell much amy more, his ticket prices are lower than most, he doesn't need to gig or record, just be pleased he's still out there.

[holaknopfler]

Nobody said we aren't happy that he's still touring:-)

[Jules]

Dont ask questions, when theres nothing in the bank, gonna feed the kids and put the diesel in the tank

You have to pay what its owned

Get your, money for nothing, and your "cheques" for free

I love Mk's integrity when he says he doesn't play Sultans, or Money for nothing because he doesn't feel like playing them, but thats just because I am not billionaire.

[olazabalrok]

Some photos:
http://www.peculiarplanet.com/mark-knopfer/

[Jules]

MK admitted a while back that he takes pretty much any money now to subsidise tour costs. Give him a break. Records don't sell much amy more, his ticket prices are lower than most, he doesn't need to gig or record, just be pleased he's still out there.

I just recall about this:

http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Forum?search=abramovich&Submit=Search

Someone might tell Roman that the window is open since it can subside tour costs, and maybe recording costs for some records and tours... As long as it remains private, isn

[vgonis]

jbaent, it hurts, I know because I get what you say, but I get MK's decision as well. If we ever have so much money we might think differently as well. Until then we might as well point our attention to social inequalities as expressed in our everyday life.  And as Guy so innocently concluded: Let it go. 

[Jules]

I've also asked Guy about the private gig and he did not post my question but he did send me a email with his answer:
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I am contractually obliged to keep quit. In the current economic climate, it's prudent for billionaires to keep their lavish party spending under wraps. G.
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I think we should resepct this and ask him no more questions about this. I think we can compare this private gig to the Landrover gig last year and the setlist will be pretty much the same........

It has nothing to do with the Range Rovers gig. Mk just signed a deal with Range Rover, using their cars for his tours, and as an endoser.

This billionaires just paid money for nothing and cheques for free to have our hero playing for them. Or are they endorsing in any way MK and band (besides paying money) like Phillips did between 1985 and 1992, or Range Rover this last tour?

I agree with Dusty and with Vgonis, the best thing is forget about it and let it all go, but when you think MK is rich, that he cancelled shows in Russia for political reasons etc etc etc, this private gigs... Doesnt fit.

[dmg]

jbaent, it hurts, I know because I get what you say, but I get MK's decision as well. If we ever have so much money we might think differently as well. Until then we might as well point our attention to social inequalities as expressed in our everyday life.  And as Guy so innocently concluded: Let it go. 

I think what some of us are angry/frustrated by are that MK will still play things like Sultans and BIA (and seemingly pretty well too) at corporate events and private gigs but not for people like you and I who have bought his albums and concert tickets for years.  We are the hardcore element and for Guy to say things like: "he doesn't want to play it any more" or "we play what we want" sounds more like arrogance and just doesn't wash with me any more.  I just know that I'm not rich or important enough to hear the songs I really want to hear.

[singv]

It does bother me that money can buy Mark's time and talent, especially when I think of how so many of us have waited years and years for a handshake/picture etc and have walked away empty handed. But I also realize that the world doesn't spin on love and fresh air - there are inequalities all around us and its no point lingering on this any more.

I'm just happy to have one more opportunity to see Mark tonight in Oakland, thanks to some incredibly kind fans who made it possible. You guys are incredible!

[superval99]

Have a great time tonight singhv and everyone else at the final gig!   

[Justme]

This billionaires just paid money for nothing and cheques for free to have our hero playing for them. Or are they endorsing in any way MK and band (besides paying money) like Phillips did between 1985 and 1992, or Range Rover this last tour?

I agree with Dusty and with Vgonis, the best thing is forget about it and let it all go, but when you think MK is rich, that he cancelled shows in Russia for political reasons etc etc etc, this private gigs... Doesnt fit.

You won't find the really rich in any lists like Forbes-Top100-b******t, or something like that.

Doesnt fit.

You' re absolutely right about it. And if he'd cancel shows for political reasons there'd be no place in the world he could play....cough nsa
cough

[Jules]

I understand that the musicians that MK hires, and the people who is needed for his tours costs loads of money, I dont know if the ticket sales are enough (I guess so as he did many solo tours...) to cover all those costs, but if not, I

[Justme]

I'm gonna buy a lottery ticket this friday.....

[Jules]

Doesnt fit.

You' re absolutely right about it. And if he'd cancel shows for political reasons there'd be no place in the world he could play....cough nsa
cough
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Thats one of the reasons I didnt agree with cancelling the Russian shows either.