No Tour with the new album.

[Jules]

Peter Gabriel has started a concert tour in Poland. It's sad that we won't see Mark on stage ever again 

That's the same that Dylan fans say but for the contrary.

 

[JF]

Peter Gabriel has started a concert tour in Poland. It's sad that we won't see Mark on stage ever again 

That's the same that Dylan fans say but for the contrary.

 

I am currently hesitating for going to see Mr Bob in Lyon at the end of june
I saw him in 84 and was very disapointed
I don't know if I should try another one or not 

[Robson]

No one should be wondering whether to go to a Peter Gabriel concert.

The only and big downside is ticket prices. Worldwide. It's crazy

[Stanko]

Sorry for the late reply but I feel like sharing my two cents about the Tour\Live shows subject..

1. I was in the show in Newcastle, and right after he said he's to old for touring, he added that he just love it too much. Not in this precise words or order but there was definitely a glimmer of hope. So, while it might not be an European tour, I still hope for some live concerts in London.

2. Knopfler's work is so much more than just singing or guitar playing. He's a true master of his music, and that's what I love about him. His music is so full and elegant and nothing would ever change that. Of course, I would love to hear him play like he used to, but it's a small part of the whole show. I have to highlight the live version of 'Heart Full of Holes.' I knew the song before, and honestly, it was never one of my favorites. I was even disappointed it was on the setlist. But after hearing it live, it all changed for me. It's now one of my top five favorite songs. And you know there's some tough competition. He might not sing the best or play the toughest songs, but you can't deny that it's HIS song and HIS arrangement, and a damn good one at that. It's a lot thanks to the band's contribution and performance, mainly McCusker. I think the fiddle part on the outro of this song is his finest, but it's never all of it. What I'm trying to say is that if there were to be a live concert with performances like HFOH, it would be perfect in a way he could never have managed to do ten years ago or so.

3. I can't accept total retirement from live performance as long as there is no live recorded version of So Far From the Clyde. This song just screams for a live arrangement, especially with that amazing group of musicians, it is one of his best songs, and it's an absolute sin that it was never played live (as far as I know, please correct me if I'm wrong).

But it is what it is.
Everybody is looking for somebody's arms to fall into.

[dmg]

Sorry for the late reply but I feel like sharing my two cents about the Tour\Live shows subject..

1. I was in the show in Newcastle, and right after he said he's to old for touring, he added that he just love it too much. Not in this precise words or order but there was definitely a glimmer of hope. So, while it might not be an European tour, I still hope for some live concerts in London.

2. Knopfler's work is so much more than just singing or guitar playing. He's a true master of his music, and that's what I love about him. His music is so full and elegant and nothing would ever change that. Of course, I would love to hear him play like he used to, but it's a small part of the whole show. I have to highlight the live version of 'Heart Full of Holes.' I knew the song before, and honestly, it was never one of my favorites. I was even disappointed it was on the setlist. But after hearing it live, it all changed for me. It's now one of my top five favorite songs. And you know there's some tough competition. He might not sing the best or play the toughest songs, but you can't deny that it's HIS song and HIS arrangement, and a damn good one at that. It's a lot thanks to the band's contribution and performance, mainly McCusker. I think the fiddle part on the outro of this song is his finest, but it's never all of it. What I'm trying to say is that if there were to be a live concert with performances like HFOH, it would be perfect in a way he could never have managed to do ten years ago or so.

3. I can't accept total retirement from live performance as long as there is no live recorded version of So Far From the Clyde. This song just screams for a live arrangement, especially with that amazing group of musicians, it is one of his best songs, and it's an absolute sin that it was never played live (as far as I know, please correct me if I'm wrong).

If that's what you like then you could have just about anybody to front the band.  I was under the impression he did the live arrangements these days alongside Guy, who's given the title Musical Director, so you don't need him for that and HFOH is really the brass and McCusker.

Also I think he really struggles with his vocals now.  They're very weak and he noticeably had to adjust his phrasing in 2019.

[Jules]

Also I think he really struggles with his vocals now.  They're very weak and he noticeably had to adjust his phrasing in 2019.

He had for the first time a teleprompter to help with the lyrics during the last tour, I guess that means something too.

[Robson]

Teleprompter was most helpful to Bonnie Raitt during Wherever I Go 

[dmg]

Teleprompter was most helpful to Bonnie Raitt during Wherever I Go 

Teleprompter still doesn't help Joe Biden.  Repeat the line.

[Stanko]

Teleprompter was most helpful to Bonnie Raitt during Wherever I Go 

Teleprompter still doesn't help Joe Biden.  Repeat the line.

The www loves to see him acting, it's good for mental health

[Martin Birds Lover]

Also I think he really struggles with phentermine over the counter his vocals now.  They're very weak and he noticeably had to adjust his phrasing in 2019.

He had for the first time a teleprompter to help with the lyrics during the last tour, I guess that means something too.

That's a good initiative I think.
We should hope for the good outcome.

[vr46mk]

I watched footage of John Fogerty's current tour. That man is running around on stage, full of energy, born 1945, hats off for still having that pace. If only MK would still have that, we might have seen another tour with the next album...

[qjamesfloyd]

It's not the age of someone, it's the health, and if they really want to do it or not, if their hearts not really into playing live anymore, why would they? I am happy Mark has stopped touring, I have lots of personal memories of seeing him, and lots of video's on YouTube, it's new songs I am more interested in now.

[dustyvalentino]

I watched footage of John Fogerty's current tour. That man is running around on stage, full of energy, born 1945, hats off for still having that pace. If only MK would still have that, we might have seen another tour with the next album...

If only Elvis hadn't died, we could be having great Elvis gigs this year.

[superval99]

It's not the age of someone, it's the health, and if they really want to do it or not, if their hearts not really into playing live anymore, why would they? I am happy Mark has stopped touring, I have lots of personal memories of seeing him, and lots of video's on YouTube, it's new songs I am more interested in now.

Agree!

[qjamesfloyd]

To quote Indian Jones:
"It's not the years honey, it's the mileage"
I watch videos of Mark and the whole band from the Brothers In Arms tour, and he is absolutely drained  near the tours end, they gave it there all after such a long tour, one of the longest ever by any band, so, I am not surprised he has ended touring, he did do a lot of it over his long career, and he is in a very lucky place to be able to make that choice.