Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler in the O2, October 6th

delbertgrady

This has been rumoured for about a week now, officially announced today.

October 6th Dublin, Ireland - The O2
October 8th Glasgow, Scotland - Braehead Arena
October 9th Glasgow, Scotland - Braehead Arena
October 10th Manchester, England - Manchester Evening News Arena
October 11th Nottingham, England - Capital FM Arena
October 13th Cardiff, Wales - Motorpoint Arena
October 14th Bournemouth, England - International Centre

part time punk

http://entertainment.ie/music/news/Bob-Dylan-and-Mark-Knopfler-Set-For-Dublin's-O2/77181.htm

According to this he's playing the gig with Mark Knopfler. I guess anyone who wants to see him playing has done so already but this might entice some punters along.

delbertgrady

I've updated the thread title accordingly, now that Knopfler's confirmed.

Mars Bar

I wonder would we hear much of Mark's stuff? I'm more of a Mark fan than a Bob fan...

delbertgrady

Details are unconfirmed as yet, but the general opinion seems to be that they will each do their own set, similar to the shows Dylan used to do with Tom Petty and Van Morrison. Even though Knopfler has collaborated in the past with Dylan, I don't think that he'll be playing with him during his set, other than possibly contributing to the encore.

bertie4evr

O2 Priority tickets are on sale next Tuesday the 19th.

blackplum123

I signed up for o2 priority tickets but dont know if i missed their text with the code for this concert .
have they sent it out yet , if so has someone got the code

Thanks

bertie4evr

Text BOB to 51020

blackplum123

CHEERZS

Cicero

anyone know the Knopfler set-list for this gig yet? No huge interest in seeing Dylan yet again but would like to know more about what Mark would perform- has he done this elsewhere with Dylan or is there any upcoming gigs to help me decide?-

DylanJames

Cicero wrote: »

anyone know the Knopfler set-list for this gig yet? No huge interest in seeing Dylan yet again but would like to know more about what Mark would perform- has he done this elsewhere with Dylan or is there any upcoming gigs to help me decide?-

Nope, the Dublin gig is the first date that they're playing together, which I think makes it all the better!

delbertgrady

Cicero wrote: »

anyone know the Knopfler set-list for this gig yet? No huge interest in seeing Dylan yet again but would like to know more about what Mark would perform- has he done this elsewhere with Dylan or is there any upcoming gigs to help me decide?-

It's impossible to know what Knopfler's set will include. He knows that there are a lot of people out there who still expect to see him play Romeo and Juliet and other well-known Dire Straits songs, and he's still happy to play them for that reason. However, as the years go on and he releases more solo albums, his set lists feature less and less Dire Straits material.
If you're not familiar with his solo stuff, you might find yourself a bit lost. Having said that, we've no idea what he'll do on this tour. The fact that it's a double bill (and that he'll probably tour his next studio album in 2012 anyway) means he could "cater for the masses" a bit more on the Dylan tour and do a fifty-fifty set of solo and Dire Straits songs.

Just got tickets in the second row. Delighted.

Omega28

delbertgrady wrote: »

It's impossible to know what Knopfler's set will include. He knows that there are a lot of people out there who still expect to see him play Romeo and Juliet and other well-known Dire Straits songs, and he's still happy to play them for that reason. However, as the years go on and he releases more solo albums, his set lists feature less and less Dire Straits material.
If you're not familiar with his solo stuff, you might find yourself a bit lost. Having said that, we've no idea what he'll do on this tour. The fact that it's a double bill (and that he'll probably tour his next studio album in 2012 anyway) means he could "cater for the masses" a bit more on the Dylan tour and do a fifty-fifty set of solo and Dire Straits songs.

Just got tickets in the second row. Delighted.

how did u get tickets already?

Stretchryan

When do these go on general sale?? Just checked myself this thursday...

delbertgrady

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

how did u get tickets already?

The O2 presale, as discussed above. A limited number of tickets for O2 shows always go on sale 48 hours in advance of the pubilc sale. You have to get a code by texting them from an O2 phone, then they text you back a code which you use to access the presale. It doesn't mean you get "better" seats, but it saves you panicking on the day of the public sale.

DylanJames

Another date has been added on October 5th, tickets on sale tomorrow for both dates. Just got front row centre tickets in the ticketmaster past purchasers presale for the 6th, there's still some good seats available in the flats on there

SB-08

DylanJames wrote: »

Another date has been added on October 5th, tickets on sale tomorrow for both dates. Just got front row centre tickets in the ticketmaster past purchasers presale for the 6th, there's still some good seats available in the flats on there

I can't see anything about a second date for the 5th? The only tickets left for the 6th, even at the €91 are way over at the side in row A.

DylanJames

SB-08 wrote: »

I can't see anything about a second date for the 5th? The only tickets left for the 6th, even at the €91 are way over at the side in row A.

There will be another date on the 5th, it was published on Dylan's site yesterday but taken down, most likely because the 1st night hadn't even gone on sale yet and they're waiting for that to sell first

rubadub

delbertgrady wrote: »

a lot of people out there who still expect to see him play Romeo and Juliet

Just like people might expect Dylan to play Hurricane, I thought it was very sneaky of them to play it on the TV ads for him, don't think he ever plays it live nowadays.

I see mention of a 2nd O2 date (meant to be a mistake) and a vicar street rumour on expecting rain.

http://expectingrain.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=60960

DylanJames

Yeah there have been rumours of a club date but it might be unlikely now that he's doing 2 nights at the O2, I can't really see Dylan doing 3 nights in a row in Dublin but we live in hope!

DylanJames

2nd row centre tickets available on ticketmaster right now!

smjpl

Anyone know the name of the Dylan song from the radio ad for this concert. It's like the first or second song on the ad. It would be one of his newer songs and when I say newer I mean from the 80's onwards. Can't find the ad online to listen to and give more specific details.

The quick clip you get sounds a bit like a verse of "Johnny be good". That kind of tempo and beat.

Its not tangled up in blue or forever young. I am pretty sure they are also on the ad.

Cheers to anyone who can help.

CiaranK

Anyone have a better idea of the setup for the gig this week? Are they playing separately, together or a bit of both? Really looking forward to it either way. Mark more so than Bob going by the most recent tours. Gonna be a cracker

DylanJames

CiaranK wrote: »

Anyone have a better idea of the setup for the gig this week? Are they playing separately, together or a bit of both? Really looking forward to it either way. Mark more so than Bob going by the most recent tours. Gonna be a cracker

It's Mark Knopfler and his band at 7.30 sharp, then Dylan and band at 9. It's possible that Knopfler will join Dylan for a song or two during his set but that's not a given. Can't wait for Dylan, his last two shows in Limerick and Cork have been fantastic so really looking forward to him. Could give or take Knopfler to be honest

CiaranK

DylanJames wrote: »

It's Mark Knopfler and his band at 7.30 sharp, then Dylan and band at 9. It's possible that Knopfler will join Dylan for a song or two during his set but that's not a given. Can't wait for Dylan, his last two shows in Limerick and Cork have been fantastic so really looking forward to him. Could give or take Knopfler to be honest

Thats great. Thanks a mill That sounds like it will be fantastic. I might root out No Direction Home now and have a lazy Sunday afternoon.

rubadub

All recent dylan setlists here
http://www.boblinks.com/

CiaranK

About how long will Dylan play? Will it be his full set or a shortened one? I'm guessing it will be the full set if he is coming on at 9.

Mars Bar

DylanJames wrote: »

It's Mark Knopfler and his band at 7.30 sharp, then Dylan and band at 9. It's possible that Knopfler will join Dylan for a song or two during his set but that's not a given. Can't wait for Dylan, his last two shows in Limerick and Cork have been fantastic so really looking forward to him. Could give or take Knopfler to be honest

Hah, I'd be the opposite! I'd give or take Dylan but Knopfler would be my highlight! I like Dylan, but I like to pick the songs I like on my iPod and listen, wouldn't know what he'd throw at ya in a concert. Don't think he'd play "Red River Shore" or "Mississippi" or "Ain't Talkin".

Not going though.

jaffacakesyum

What can we expect from Mark Knopfler? I'm ashamed to say I don't have any of his solo albums so will he be playing any Dire Straits stuff? If not then what albums of his should I get before Thursday?

CiaranK

jaffacakesyum wrote: »

What can we expect from Mark Knopfler? I'm ashamed to say I don't have any of his solo albums so will he be playing any Dire Straits stuff? If not then what albums of his should I get before Thursday?

It's hard to tell for this gig. I'm guessing, like on the last tour, He'll be doing the likes of Sultans of Swing, Telegraph Road, Romeo and Juliet and Brothers in Arms. For this tour he is in the middle of a new album so he is not promoting anything so it could be just like a greatest hits kinda gig. His last album was out in 09 is called Get Lucky. He was doing stuff from that on the last tour but that was promoting the album. This album has Both Straits and Knopfler stuff, It's just a Greatest Hits. If you don't have anything could be a good place to start. Just hard to tell seeing as this is the first gig of the tour. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Dire_Straits_%26_Mark_Knopfler:_Private_Investigations

Mars Bar

I love Kill To Get Crimson and Golden Heart myself. Get Lucky is good but bot as good as those two.The Ragpicker's Dream is good also.

1306

Eeeek just found out today I'm going to this concert on Thursday ... I canny wait!! :D:D

delbertgrady

mars bar wrote: »

I love Kill To Get Crimson and Golden Heart myself. Get Lucky is good but not as good as those two. The Ragpicker's Dream is good also.

Shangri-La gets my vote as the best Knopfler album: 5:15 AM, Boom Like That, Sucker Row, The Trawlerman's Song, Don't Crash the Ambulance - all terrific songs. Mind you, while they're solid on the album, I prefer the "Live at Shangri-La Studios" versions of Song for Sonny Liston and Donegen's Gone, both available on The Trawlerman's Song EP.

Mars Bar

delbertgrady wrote: »

Shangri-La gets my vote as the best Knopfler album: 5:15 AM, Boom Like That, Sucker Row, The Trawlerman's Song, Don't Crash the Ambulance - all terrific songs. Mind you, while they're solid on the album, I prefer the "Live at Shangri-La Studios" versions of Song for Sonny Liston and Donegen's Gone, both available on The Trawlerman's Song EP.

I don't have that album so I'll look them up! Thank you delbert!

EyesClosed

Was anyone at this last night?? How was it? How long did they play for? Did they do anything together? I can't find anything on this online, none of the Dylan sites even mention a gig last night.

jaykay74

darryn wrote: »

Was anyone at this last night?? How was it? How long did they play for? Did they do anything together? I can't find anything on this online, none of the Dylan sites even mention a gig last night.

Isn't it on tonight ?

veetwin

darryn wrote: »

Was anyone at this last night?? How was it? How long did they play for? Did they do anything together? I can't find anything on this online, none of the Dylan sites even mention a gig last night.

Maybe that's because the gig is on tonight...

EyesClosed

veetwin wrote: »

Maybe that's because the gig is on tonight...

yeah I know I am going, but I could have sworn that there was originally two dates one of which was last night

delbertgrady

Michael Gray, the Dylan "expert" (and author of several books on the man), has just been on RTE Radio. Apparently, when asked if winning the Nobel Prize would mean anything to Dylan, he replied: "When he won a Grammy a while ago, he had it displayed on stage every night he played".

Some expert. :rolleyes:

EyesClosed

http://expectingrain.com/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64296
it seems there was a date for last night that just never happened, ahh well roll on half 7

DylanJames

There was to be a 2nd date for last night but it didn't happen in the end, it'll be something extra special tonight though if Dylan wins the Noble prize for literature today

EyesClosed

DylanJames wrote: »

There was to be a 2nd date for last night but it didn't happen in the end, it'll be something extra special tonight though if Dylan wins the Noble prize for literature today

I hope he does get it, I would love a super happy in love with the world Dylan gig tonight, although the last few times I saw him he was on form and played great

CiaranK

A little bit annoying

http://www.markknopfler.com/news/news_items.aspx?PostID=36649

Bob & Mark tour: Important Notice - Photography & Recording
Thursday - 6th October 2011
On the current Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Tour, photography or recording by any means will not be permitted. Please note, this policy applies to every venue on the tour up to an including Hammersmith on the 21st of November. Please respect Mark and Bob's wishes and enjoy the show.

GoldenTickets

CiaranK wrote: »

A little bit annoying

http://www.markknopfler.com/news/news_items.aspx?PostID=36649

Bob & Mark tour: Important Notice - Photography & Recording
Thursday - 6th October 2011
On the current Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Tour, photography or recording by any means will not be permitted. Please note, this policy applies to every venue on the tour up to an including Hammersmith on the 21st of November. Please respect Mark and Bob's wishes and enjoy the show.

Sounds totally reasonable to me. And this way, those people who are going becasue they want to see the show and hear the music won't have their evening ruined by people who feel the need to video / photograph the entire event. Good stuff.

CiaranK

GoldenTickets wrote: »

Sounds totally reasonable to me. And this way, those people who are going becasue they want to see the show and hear the music won't have their evening ruined by people who feel the need to video / photograph the entire event. Good stuff.

I don't see the problem of taking a few photos to have as mementos of a great show. How good is it to be able to look back on a gig after it on youtube like below. The audio is great and it's a great reminder. I just think it's silly when everyone has a camera or a camera on their phone to be stopped taking photos. It's not like the are going to be sold or anything. I can understand a big SLR camera not aloud to be used cause they could be sold. But a little point and shoot is no problem I think. I don't want to start an argument here because I know people have different options on this issue but I also don't see how it could ruin an evening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZKoTGLR_sI

CiaranK

Just going to get myself together to head in. Enjoy all who are going, full reports tomorrow (Hopefully with some photos :P)

CiaranK

Wow, I was blown away by Dylan, not so much by Knopfler. More tomorrow, Really tired now.

miketv

Had a great time! Me a bit pissed now, what a great gig Such a cool entertainer.

kenny d

Just back home in the west of Ireland after attending this gig.Due to time restraints and not being too interested in Dylan I left 4 songs into his set.Did Mark reappear with Bob and did he do any Dire Straits stuff ?

He didn't do 1 ds song in his hour long segment which I found a bit odd as I have been to see him loads of times since he has gone solo and he has always included a few fans' favourites.

In my opinion by far his best albums since dire straits are Golden Heart and All the Roadrunning.

jaykay74

Hmm, had been thinking of going to see this in Stockholm next month as thats where I am based. It would have been more to see Knopfler though, like Dylans music but no great wish to see it live. not familiar with any of Knopflers solo stuff so think I'II give it a miss. I would have hoped for a sprinkling of oldies amongst his solo stuff.

delbertgrady

Knopfler didn't reappear. I also thought his decision not to do any Dire Straits songs was a little strange, considering he still often does a few in his own shows, but he's as many solo albums than Dire Straits ones now, so the definition of "fans' favourites" is open to interpretation. Sure, fair-weather fans would only know Dire Straits tracks, but a lot of Knopfler followers would be very happy to hear a set solely comprised of solo material. Having said that, I thought he'd do at least one Dire Straits track to "placate the crowd", given the fact that it wasn't exclusively his audience last night.
Overall, I thought his set was a very strange selection. It was obvious that there were small pockets of the crowd that knew and appreciated things like Sailing to Philadelphia and Song for Sonny Liston (possibly the highlight for me), but considering he's not plugging a new album, and it's a shared bill, I thought he'd do the equivalent of a "festival", or "greatest hits" set, i.e. his best known solo songs.
Instead, the pace was very up and down, and concluding with Speedway at Nazareth, before shuffling offstage in the dark without any fanfare, was very anticlimactic. Not that the song itself was an anticlimax, but he should have introduced it as being their last song, just to mark his departure in advance.
The one thing I would say about Knopfler's set - regardless of whether people liked his performance or not - the sound was crystal clear, unlike Dylan's, which was murky and did him no favours.

Mark Knopfler's set list:
Why Aye Man - Cleaning My Gun - Sailing to Philadelphia - Hill Farmer's Blues - Privateering - Song for Sonny Liston - Done with Bonaparte - Marbletown - Speedway at Nazareth