Hi all! Fantastic time last night and MK was in a very good mood and playing very well. Met up with the amiters, Ingrid, dmg, Knopflerfan and Mrs Knopflerfan, crimmer, Tunnel85 and Millionaire Blues before the show for a bite and a drink or two!
I loved the show and the set list worked well for me. I enjoyed everything, but I do think that it would be better without the trumpet, which seemed very raspy and sometimes out of tune. I liked the sax player, though.
I was on the 8th row in the middle and had decided not to make a run for the stage after Speedway, but when the time came and I saw Ingrid and dmg at the rail, I knew I just had to go to the front! It was amazing, listening to MFN and everyone was standing and clapping!
At the end, when MK was waving goodbye, I blew him a kiss and he looked straight at me and gave me the sweetest smile!
One thing, though, I think Piper would be better as it was previously, without the brassies! It was always perfect for me before with just MK playing the end solo. I know it's a bigger band now, but everyone doesn't have to play on every song. Sometimes less is more!
Just one more thing, the First Direct Arena in Leeds is pretty new and when MK was speaking there was a noticeable echo off the walls which was a bit unsettling. I don't know how it would sound on a usb stick.
Off to Newcastle today where I'm hoping for BIA and, maybe, something new. More from me later.....
