Best Memories & Moments With MK/DS/NHB Tours & Shows

[dmg]

There is a big exception in the solo concerts however.
First and second  Night London 2013 was the best thing I ever experienced with MK, it was surreal and almost a outer body experience for me. Although having been in the RAH in 2010 before,  the magic of the building and Mark's presence totally made an outstanding momento for me which is not repeatable. It is also not recreatable with the recording which doesn't do it no justice at all. I never listen to the recording of my best MK concert. That made me learn and realize what it's all about. It's an experience. One experience. I do not any longer try to recreate that with repeated going to multiple shows. In 2015 Dublin, Hamburg and Munich were all disappointments.

LE

Of course after spending hours with myself the first 2013 concert maybe seemed better than it was! 

[Love Expresso]

No doubt about that! 

LE

[Knopflerfan]

There is a big exception in the solo concerts however.
First and second  Night London 2013 was the best thing I ever experienced with MK, it was surreal and almost a outer body experience for me. Although having been in the RAH in 2010 before,  the magic of the building and Mark's presence totally made an outstanding momento for me which is not repeatable. It is also not recreatable with the recording which doesn't do it no justice at all. I never listen to the recording of my best MK concert. That made me learn and realize what it's all about. It's an experience. One experience. I do not any longer try to recreate that with repeated going to multiple shows. In 2015 Dublin, Hamburg and Munich were all disappointments.


LE

The first and Second nights at the RAH in 2013 were absolutely amazing and I agree with you wholeheartedly that these two evenings were most probably the best two concerts I also have witnessed LIVE......Mind you we had amazing seats for both evenings!!

[goon525]

Just a thought - should this thread be moved to a more general position? It’s not especially about the current tour.

[qjamesfloyd]

I didn't get to see Dire Straits unfortunately, but I first got to see Mark in Bournemouth, 17th May 1996, but we got there late, and had to stand at the back, however we were directly in the middle of the stage, and the sound was great from where I was standing. I don't remember the set list but I remember being so nervous that I was finally going to see Mark live.

I had a great time seeing Mark on the Sailing to Philadelphia tour at The Royal Albert hall, it also my first visit there.

Another memory is being at the Brighton concert on the Get Lucky tour, that was the same gig that was used for the A Life in Songs documentary, I have tried looking for myself in the crowd, but can't see me, even though the camera is pointing my direction. If I remember correctly, that was the concert where Mark bought and presented Guy with a red Fender Strat, and accidently hit Danny on the head with it.

My other memory is from 2006, when I went to Newcastle for the first time, and it was to attend to Variety Club tribute lunch to Mark, and present him with the Silver Heart. Which was also my birthday, 19th October, so that was the best present ever, not many people can say they had lunch with Mark Knopfler on their birthday.  Also there were John Illsley, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healey, Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley, although he had to leave early. But when I went to the bar for a drink, who was there too?only Mr Bruce Welch from The Shadows, I was star struck, but said hello to him, he shook my hand, and then heard some music starting, and hurried off saying "Is Mark about to play" I also remember Mark's mum being presented with a huge bouquet of flowers. I was sat at the table with other fans who bought tickets through MKNews, I don't know who they were, but they could be on this forum, if it was you, please let me know.

That was my first MK show too!!! 17th May 1996....

That's great that I wasn't the only one there that night. Look at that ticket price too Brilliant value for money.

[localhero1986]

Still remember someone having the best moment in life when hacking the in ear monitor system in Cologne during the KTGC tour. That person must have been very happy with a non-usable recording. Best part is probably the fact that this person ruined my meet & greet with MK and band in Cologne which was cancelled just because of this hacking issue.

Anyway, I received a signed tour book instead!

[Marnix]

My first experience was in 1992. I just had my exams from high school and the shows in Rotterdam were already sold out. But as a surprise my uncle had already tickets arranged without my knowing so the surpise was even bigger when he took me to Rotterdam and i could see the DS at De Kuip (Feyenoordstadium) in Rotterdam. I was blown away by the performance and the atmosphere. I was also happy that some of it ended up the official live cd.
After that tour i had the chance to see him on almost every solo tour. And every show had something special  for me. I am looking really forward to see him next month in Amsterdam although it will be my last one i will enjoy every single minute of the concert!!

[Waterline Man]

Back stage meet'n'greet in city hall Newcastle 2008 for the Kill to get crimson tour with Dusty Valentino, Best Brown Baggies + his dad & Ubhal 

I'd love to have that experience all over again, MK playing guitar over Guys shoulder, 2 feet away from me was epic.

Think I met Super Val & Mr super Val in a Holiday Inn after the show as well - certainly met her in Dublin at some stage.

RIP Bradley Downes, a lovely brave young lad.

 

[superval99]

Back stage meet'n'greet in city hall Newcastle 2008 for the Kill to get crimson tour with Dusty Valentino, Best Brown Baggies + his dad & Ubhal 

I'd love to have that experience all over again, MK playing guitar over Guys shoulder, 2 feet away from me was epic.

Think I met Super Val & Mr super Val in a Holiday Inn after the show as well - certainly met her in Dublin at some stage.

RIP Bradley Downes, a lovely brave young lad.

Yes, Waterline Man, we were part of a group for a pre-show drink and chat at the Travelodge!   That was a special time for me too - MK stopping the limo on Pilgrim Street to say hello and me being lost for words - unusual for me!     Mr Val managed a few words though!