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.