Guy's Diary

When Mark and the band go on tour in 2010, Guy Fletcher will be providing you with a glimpse of life on the road with his Get Lucky tour diary.




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31st July - Avila - Musicos el la Naturaleza

Aug 01, 2010

With the final day upon us, (I'm writing this diary entry from home) what a final day it turned out to...


30th July - Bilbao - Plaza de Toros Vista Allegre

Jul 31, 2010

Memories of past visits to Bilbao fill my head as we drive into this town in the heart of Basque country...


29th July - Madrid - Plaza de Toros de Ventas

Jul 30, 2010

Many consider the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas to be the home of Bullfighting in Spain and when you drive...


28th July - Santiago de Compostela - Multiusos Fontes do Sar

Jul 29, 2010

The incessant heat of this summer seems to be following us around now, and today I learn that Santiago...


27th July - Lisbon - Campo Pequeno

Jul 28, 2010

With the last day off of the tour behind us we find ourselves in Lisbon, surely one of the finest cities...


25th July - Cordoba - Plaza de Toros Los Califas

Jul 26, 2010

The day started in Barcelona, another beautiful day, not too hot, just perfect. After a leisurely breakfast...


24th July - Murcia - Plaza de Toros La Condomina

Jul 25, 2010

With the Bullring season upon us once more, it was with much excitement we flew today from Barcelona to...


23rd July - Barcelona - Olympic Pavillion Badalona

Jul 24, 2010

One of the favourite hotels of the tour is the one in Barcelona. Its location, service and comfort are...


22nd July - Nimes - Arena

Jul 23, 2010

After a night in an unscheduled hotel, the band had the whole day to luxuriate in Sofitel splendour. Actually,...


21st July - Lyon - Théâtre antique de Fourvière

Jul 22, 2010

To say that today was eventful would be an understatement. Waking up in our dreamy resort hotel on the...


19th, 20th July - Monte Carlo - Sporting club

Jul 21, 2010

Nothing quite prepared the touring party for the weird and wonderful world that is the principality of...


17th July - Wurzburg - Festung Marienburg

Jul 18, 2010

Our final morning in Italy and our final show in Germany heralded our first and only 'four countries in...


16th July - Locarno - Moon and Stars Festival

Jul 17, 2010

With a potentially long drive ahead of us this afternoon, most of the morning was spent trying not to...


15th July - Montreux - Jazz Festival

Jul 16, 2010

It's amazing how times change...one of the most frustrating things these days for anyone who spends any...


14th July - Milan - Arena Civica

Jul 15, 2010

Some days seem like weeks and some weeks seem like days..today I suppose was a bit of both. As often when...


13th July - Rome - Parco Della Musica Cavea

Jul 14, 2010

After another relatively early night, I woke two minutes before my iPhone alarm as so often happens for...


12th July - Perugia - Arena S. Guiliana

Jul 13, 2010

With only three more days off for the rest of the tour, yesterday's in Rome was to be much cherished and...


10th July - Lucca - Lucca Summer Festival

Jul 12, 2010

Today's 'day-trip' to the beautiful town of Lucca needed some careful planning as we needed to fly into...


9th July - Padova - Villa Contarini

Jul 10, 2010

The last break in the tour heralds the final leg and for me, being able to go home felt like a real luxury;...


4th July - Budapest - Sport Arena

Jul 05, 2010

There's something about a Four Seasons bed that conjures up images of a truly deep sleep, that combined...


3rd July - Vienna - Stadthalle

Jul 04, 2010

Back on the treadmill this morning after failing to restrain myself when presented with last night's Persian...


2nd July - Wroclaw - Hala Stulecia

Jul 03, 2010

After four nights in Amsterdam and another day off, it was time to head back East in the sweltering heat...


30th June - Amsterdam - HMH

Jul 01, 2010

Day three in Amsterdam and with the weather still almost tropical I thought I'd put some shorts on and...


29th June - Amsterdam - HMH

Jun 30, 2010

Show day number two in glorious Amsterdam, although it did actually rain for a while this afternoon. This...


28th June - Amsterdam - HMH

Jun 29, 2010

The days off seem to be coming thick and fast now and the day off after the Prague show was spent in Prague....


26th June - Prague - Another O2

Jun 27, 2010

After yesterday's epic day, it seemed today should be spent recharging and most of the band did exactly...


25th June - Munich - Königsplatz

Jun 26, 2010

After last night's session in my room with music and massive quantities of tea, a small clean-up operation...


24th June - Stuttgart - Schleyerhalle

Jun 25, 2010

Most of us needed to get up a little earlier than usual this morning as a planned trip to the Boss VIP...


23rd June - Mannheim - SAP Arena

Jun 24, 2010

Checking out of the Breidenbacher Hof hotel and not a moment too soon, it was goodbye to Dusseldorf and...


22nd June - Oberhausen - Arena

Jun 23, 2010

A rare day off where both band and crew were in the same town. Dusseldorf, an unlikely contender for best...


20th June - Koln - Lanxess Arena

Jun 21, 2010

Today started very slowly with a reluctant visit to a gym which seemed to me to be situated in a room...


19th June - Leipzig - Arena

Jun 20, 2010

We arrived at Schoenfeld airport to a sombre mood. We learned as we greeted Simon, our captain that the...


18th June - Berlin - another O2

Jun 19, 2010

The aromas of Berlin. Dan and I played tennis today, our first match on our favourite surface, clay. The...


17th June - Hanover - Tui arena

Jun 18, 2010

It was a good turnout in the gym this morning, when I arrived, Tim and Richard were already working up...


16th June - Hamburg - CLA

Jun 17, 2010

Yes folks, it's finally up and running. Check out the Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey interviews http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/page/Video?video=PietaBrownBoRamsey.flv After...


14th June - Bergen - Vestlandshallen

Jun 15, 2010

Here's the trailer for the Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey film I've just completed - The full version will...


13th June - Oslo - Norwegian wood

Jun 14, 2010

Woke this morning pretty late, well I got to sleep late again due to the revelers outside. These Norwegians...


12th June - Helsingborg - Sofiero Slott

Jun 13, 2010

And we thought the weather couldn't get worse.... The second of our outdoor shows of the tour in the Scandinavian...


11th June - Middelfart - Under Broen festival

Jun 12, 2010

A day of contrasts. The weather outside in central Paris this morning was absolutely stunning, deep blue...


9th June - Paris - Bercy

Jun 10, 2010

Surely the world's most beautiful city, Paris evokes many fond memories for all band members as over the...


8th June - Luxembourg - Rockhal

Jun 09, 2010

We left Frankfurt this morning after a quick swim to get the day started and sampling once again the finest...


7th June - Frankfurt - Festhalle

Jun 08, 2010

Frankfurt am Main is always on the tour itinerary for very good reason. This, the fifth largest of German...


6th June - Antwerp - Lotto Arena

Jun 07, 2010

After the rare luxury of a day off at home, today we find ourselves assembling at the now quite familiar...


5th June - Day Off - home

Jun 06, 2010

Day Off at home


30th May - 4th June - London - RAH

May 31, 2010

Our Albert Hall run draws to a close once more. These six successive concerts have almost certainly been...


28th May - Bournemouth - BIC

May 29, 2010

Some days, everything just works out to plan. I was sitting at the computer in our kitchen at home, I'd...


27th May - Brighton - Brighton Centre

May 28, 2010

Home town gig. Eike collected me, Laurie and Leon from home and I took the wheel of the R class once again...


26th May - Cardiff - CIA

May 27, 2010

It was breakfast in the room for me this morning as I set to the diary, emails and a bit more Final Cut...


25th May - Manchester - MEN

May 26, 2010

Today started at home for me and Eike and I had agreed that we'd set off for Manchester at around 9am...


23rd May - Birmingham - NEC

May 24, 2010

Today I'm going to be brief as I'm at home enjoying a day off between Birmingham and Manchester in the...


22nd May - Newcastle - Metro Arena

May 23, 2010

There are some concerts which just stand out, where everything comes together perfectly and the team are...


21st May - Glasgow - SECC

May 22, 2010

First on today's agenda was a call to the Western Lawn tennis tennis club. "No need to book", so Danny...


20th May - Belfast - Odyssey arena

May 21, 2010

I had a sneak look back at Dublin entries from previous tours and a similar patter seems to be emerging....


19th May - Dublin - The Point

May 19, 2010

After a full week off at home, it was time to get back to business. I find myself grateful for the days...


9th May - Albany - Palace Theatre

May 10, 2010

They do say that time flies when you're having fun. I'm not sure if it's the frequency of the shows, the...


8th May - Atlantic City - Caesars

May 09, 2010

As we drove towards Teterboro this afternoon. I noticed the wind was increasing. I found myself focusing...


7th May - Philadelphia - Tower Theatre

May 08, 2010

As we left the luxury of the Peninsula hotel, I wondered if today's day trip to Philly was going to be...


6th May - New York - United Palace Theatre

May 07, 2010

As we drove up the Henry Hudson Parkway alongside the Hudson river I imagined to myself the sight of an...


5th May - Red Bank - Count Basie Theatre

May 06, 2010

I woke this morning thinking about that lobster we ate on the plane last night which was so kindly bought...


4th May - Boston - Orpheum

May 04, 2010

Our final day off of the US tour and for the 4th time in succession it falls on a Monday. I think everyone...


2nd May - Washington D.C. - Warner Theatre

May 03, 2010

You'll know by now that every now and then, Danny and I have been known to spend a few hours on a tennis...


1st May - Mashantucket - Foxwoods resort-casino

May 02, 2010

It looks like our luck with the weather is about to run out as it unfortunately has done for many folks...


30th April - Montreal - Place Des Arts

May 01, 2010

Here's a strange thing, why does visiting Montreal feel so reminiscent of a trip to Paris? Yes, there's...


29th April - Toronto - Massey Hall

Apr 30, 2010

As I mentioned yesterday, Toronto is a city growing at a remarkable rate and judging by the sheer amount...


28th April - Buffalo - Centre for the Arts

Apr 29, 2010

The weather has been so favourable, it's hard to resist another city shot, this time of downtown Toronto...


27th April - Ann Arbor - Michigan Theatre

Apr 28, 2010

A day off in Chicago is a much cherished affair as we enjoy our last full day of luxury at our favourite...


25th April - Minneapolis - State theatre

Apr 26, 2010

Events today were very similar to yesterday with a few exceptions. No headache, no flight issues and a...


24th April - Milwaukee - Riverside Theatre

Apr 25, 2010

Pea soup Historically, during our stays in Chicago over the years, at some time the weather becomes the...


23rd April - Chicago - Chicago Theatre

Apr 24, 2010

Today marks the halfway point of the US leg of the tour, 14 down, 14 to go, and it's just extraordinary...


22nd April - Saint Louis - Fox Theatre

Apr 23, 2010

In all our travels, we stay in a lot of different hotels of varying standards and comfort levels and there's...


21st April - Kansas City - Midland theatre

Apr 22, 2010

Waking in Denver this morning the first thing I notice is that my mouth is as dry as a bone and I remember...


20th April - Denver - Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre

Apr 20, 2010

We were all rearing to go after the day off in LA which was used wisely by all band members for relaxation,...


18th April - Phoenix - Dodge Theatre

Apr 19, 2010

It's unfortunate that Iceland seems to be bearing the brunt of another wave world wide acrimony. As the...


17th April - Los Angeles - Pantages Theatre

Apr 18, 2010

Armed with my new mobile phone, or cell as they say here, I set about this morning scouring the local...


16th April - Los Angeles - Pantages Theatre

Apr 17, 2010

By the time I rose from the bed, Laurie had been surfing and spent time at the Casa Del Mar pool overlooking...


15th April - Temecula - Pechanga Resort and casino

Apr 16, 2010

Since yesterday was a rest day for me in terms of the fitness regime I've so painstakingly undertaken,...


14th April - Santa Rosa - Wells Fargo Center

Apr 15, 2010

Another town we've never been to and I was looking forward to this one as it necessitated a drive across...


13th April - Oakland, CA Paramount Theatre of the Arts

Apr 13, 2010

After a great first day off in SF, it was time to resume the fitness program. I leap out of bed at a satisfying...


12th April - Day Off - San Francisco

Apr 13, 2010

Driving from the airport in-car with Danny and Mark, the roads are eerily empty as the rain hammers down....


11th April - Eugene - Hult Centre for the performing arts

Apr 12, 2010

Today was the first of the 'virgin towns' of the tour, by that I mean towns we've never visited before....


10th April - Portland - Keller Auditorium

Apr 10, 2010

Well I did warn myself. In my mind, show number three always has the potential for mishap as over-confidence...


9th April - Vancouver - Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Apr 09, 2010

You know when some mornings you wake up, look at the clock and realize the jet-lag is on the way out,...


8th April - Seattle - Moore Theatre

Apr 08, 2010

Just when you think you've got this jet-lag thing licked it kicks your ass, removing your sense of balance,...


19th March - Rehearsals part two

Mar 19, 2010

The three week rehearsal period is now over and we all have a week off whilst the equipment is shipped...


12th March - Rehearsals part one

Mar 12, 2010

We're now well into our second week of rehearsals with the full band and it all seems to be going very...


5th March - pre-rehearsal

Mar 05, 2010

Friday 5th March 2010 Almost exactly two years ago this day, I felt the icy cold sensation of my ear canals...


Kill To Get Crimson Tour Diary - European Leg

Jul 07, 2008

Click the dates to read Guy's diary entry about the shows on the latest Mark Knopfler tour.

15th June - Athens - Lycabettus Open Air

13th June - Istanbul Kurucesme Open Air

11th June - Sofia - Culture Palace

10th June - Belgrade Arena

9th June - Zagreb - Dom Sportiva

8th June - Codroipo Villa Manin (nr. Pordenone) Open Air

7th June - Pesaro - BPA Palace

6th June - Rome - Palalottomatica

4th June - Luxembourg - Rockhal

3rd June - Brussels - Forest National

2nd June - Koln - Arena

1st June - Sonderborg - Augustenborg Castle

25th - 30th May - Royal Albert Hall

24th May - Brighton Centre

22nd May - Cardiff - CIA

21st May - Newcastle - City Hall

20th May - Belfast - Odyssey

19th May - Dublin - RDS

18th May - Edinburgh - Playhouse

17th May - Manchester - MEN

16th May - Birmingham - NEC

14th May - Munich - Olympiahalle

13th May - Vienna - Stadthalle

12th May - Budapest - Arena

11th May - Prague - T-Mobile Arena

10th May - Oberhausen - Arena

9th May - Hannover - TUI Arena

7th May - Stuttgart - Schlayerhalle

6th May - Leipzig - Arena

5th May - Hamburg - Color Line Arena

4th May - Frankfurt - Festhalle

3rd May - Berlin - Velodrom

2nd May - Warsaw - Torwar

27th April - Moscow - Olympiski

26th April - St. Petersburg - New Ice Arena

25th April - Helsinki - Hartwall Arena

23rd April - Stockholm - Hovet

22nd April - Karlstad - Lofbergs Lila

21st April - Bergen - Vestlandshallen

20th April - Oslo - Spectrum

19th April - Copenhagen - Forum

17th April - Bolzano - Palaonda

16th April - Mantova - Palabam

15th April - Milan - Datchforum

14th April - Zurich - Hallenstadion

12th April - Erfurt - Messehalle

11th April - Mannheim - SAP Arena

10th April - Strasbourg - Zenith

9th April - Paris - Bercy

8th April - Nantes - Zenith

7th April - Toulouse - Zenith

5th April - Granada - Coliseo Atarfe

4th April - Lisbon - Campo Pequeno

3rd April: Madrid - Palacio De Portes

2nd April: Barcelona - Palau St. Jordi

31st March: Rotterdam - Ahoy

30th March: Amsterdam - HMH

29th March: Amsterdam - HMH

15th - 18th March: Production Rehearsals (Deepest Berkshire)

2nd - 14th March - Rehearsals LONDON

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KTGC Promo diaries 2007

Apr 04, 2008

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Kill To Get Crimson Recording Diary

Apr 04, 2008

Check out Guy's reports during the recording of Mark's latest album, Kill To Get Crimson.

Pre-January 2007

Week 1: January 2007

Week 2: January 2007

Week 3: January 2007

Weeks 4 and 5: February 2007

Week 6 onwards: March 2007

Week 7, I guess

The Final Entry

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Shangri-La Tour Diary

Apr 04, 2008

Shangri-La Tour Diary (2005)aggbug


Shangri-La Promo Diary

Apr 04, 2008

Shangri-La Promo Diary (2004)aggbug


Shangri-La Recording Diary

Apr 04, 2008

Shangri-La Studio Recording Diary (2004)aggbug


All The Roadrunning Tour Diary

Apr 03, 2008

Guy's notes from the 2006 All The Roadrunning tour with Emmylou Harris.

Rehearsals

Production Rehearsals

26th May 2006: Forest National: Brussels

27th May 2006: The Forum: Copenhagen

28th May 2006: Color Line Arena: Hamburg

30th May 2006: Globe Arena: Stockholm

31st May 2006: Spektrum: Oslo

1st June 2006: Promo Naples: Extra Diary Entry

2nd June 2006: Hallenstadion: Zurich

3rd June 2006: Arena Di Verona- Verona

5th June 2006: Ahoy: Rotterdam

6th June 2006: Festhalle: Frankfurt

8th June 2006: Wembley Arena: London

9th June 2006: MEN: Manchester

10th June 2006: The Point: Dublin

12th June 2006: Zenith: Paris

13th June 2006: Barcelona

16th: 18th June: Days Off In Toronto

19th June: Molson Amphitheatre: Toronto

21st June: Constitution Hall: Washington DC

22nd June: Radio City Music Hall: New York

23rd June: Bank Of America Pavilion: Boston

25th June: Charter One Pavilion: Chicago

26th June: Orpheum Theatre: Minneapolis

28th June: Gibson Ampitheatre: Universal City CA

29th June: Santa Barbara Bowl: Santa Barbara

30th June: The Greek Theatre: Berkeley

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Ragpicker's Dream recording diary 2002

Apr 03, 2008

The Making of The Ragpicker's Dream Diary (2002)aggbug


Sailing To Philadelphia Tour Diary

Apr 03, 2008

Read Guy's thoughts on each show on the 2001 Sailing To Philadelphia world tour.

Tue 27 March: Mexico, Mexico City, National Auditorium

Wed 28 March: Mexico, Mexico City, National Auditorium

Sat 31 March: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Luna Park

Sun 01 April: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Luna Park

Mon 02 April: Uruguay, Montevideo, Teatro de Verano

Wed 04 April: Brazil, Porto Alegre, Gigantinho

Thu 05 April: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, ATL Hall

Fri 06 April: Brazil, Sao Paulo, Creditcard Hall

Sat 07 April: Brazil, Sao Paulo, Creditcard Hall

Sun 08 April: Brazil, Sao Paulo, Creditcard Hall

Mon 23 April: USA, Boston, Orpheum

Tue 24 April: USA, Wallingford, Oakdale Theater

Wed 25 April: USA, Washington DC, Constitution Hall

Thu 26 April: USA, Philadelphia, Tower Theater

Fri 27 April: USA, Philadelphia, Tower Theater

Sat 28 April: USA, Newark NJ, Performing Arts Centre

Sun 29 April: USA, New York, Beacon Theater

Mon 30 April: USA, New York, Beacon Theater

Wed 02 May: Canada, Ottawa, Wordperfect Theater

Thu 03 May: Canada, Toronto, Massey Hall

Fri 04 May: USA, Detroit, Fox Theater

Sat 05 May: USA, Chicago, Rosemont Theater

Sun 06 May: USA, Milwaukee, Riverside Theater

Mon 07 May: USA, Minneapolis, Orpheum Theater

Sat 12 May: USA, Denver, Red Rocks Amphitheater

Mon 14 May: USA, Seattle, Benaroya Hall

Tue 15 May: Canada, Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Theater

Wed 16 May: USA, Portland, Arlene Schnitzer

Thu 17 May: USA, San Francisco, Berkeley Community Center

Fri 18 May: USA, San Francisco, Berkeley Community Center

Sat 19 May: USA, Las Vegas, The Joint

Sun 20 May: USA, Los Angeles, The Greek Theater

Mon 21 May: USA, San Diego, Copley Symphony Hall

Wed 23 May: USA, Dallas, Bronco Bowl

Thu 24 May: USA, New Orleans, Saenger Theater

Fri 25 May: USA, Birmingham, Alabama Theater

Sat 26 May: USA, Atlanta, Chastain Park

Sun 27 May: USA, Nashville, Ryman Auditorium

Sun 03 June: UK, London, Royal Albert Hall

Mon 04 June: UK, London, Royal Albert Hall

Tue 05 June: UK, London, Royal Albert Hall

Thu 07 June: Germany, Frankfurt, Festhalle

Fri 08 June: Germany, Stuttgart, Schleyerhalle

Sat 09 June: Austria, Vienna, Stadthalle

Sun 10 June: Poland, Warsaw, Sala Kongresowa

Mon 11 June: Germany, Berlin, ICC

Wed 13 June: Germany, Munich, Olympiahalle

Thu 14 June: Germany, Erfurt, Massehalle

Fri 15 June: Germany, Oberhausen, Arena

Sat 16 June: Germany, Hamburg, Stadtpark

Sun 17 June: Holland, Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall

Mon 18 June: Holland, Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall

Tue 19 June: Holland, Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall

Sat 23 June: Belgium, Brussels, Forest National

Sun 24 June: Belgium, Brussels, Forest National

Mon 25 June: France, Paris, Le Zénith

Tue 26 June: France, Paris, Le Zénith

Wed 27 June: France, Lyon, Halle Tony Garnier

Thu 28 June: France, Nimes, Les Arènes

Fri 29 June: Spain, Barcelona, To Be Announced

Sun 01 July: Portugal, Lisbon, Atlantico

Mon 02 July: Spain, Madrid, Ventas Bullring

Tue 03 July: Spain, Bilbao, Bullring

Thu 05 July: Switzerland, Zurich, Hallenstadion

Fri 06 July: Italy, Brescia, Piazza Duomo

Sat 07 July: Italy, Lucca, Piazza San Martino

Sun 08 July: Italy, Rome, To Be Announced

Mon 09 July: Italy, Udine, Castello

Tue 17 July: UK, Birmingham, NEC

Wed 18 July: UK, Brighton, Brighton Centre

Thu 19 July: UK, Manchester, MEN Arena

Fri 20 July: UK, Glasgow, Clyde Auditorium

Sat 21 July: UK, Newcastle, City Hall

Mon 23 July: Germany, Cologne, KölnArena

Wed 25 July: Denmark, Copenhagen, Forum

Thu 26 July: Norway, Oslo, Spektrum

Fri 27 July: Sweden, Stockholm, Globe Theatre

Sun 29 July: Finland, Helsinki, Hartwall Arena

Mon 30 July: Russia, St Petersburg, Octabrsky Concert Centre

Tue 31 July: Russia, Moscow, Kremlin Palace

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Sailing To Philadelphia Everything Else Diary 2001

Apr 03, 2008

Guy Fletcher's 2001 diaries on the STP recording sessions and subsequent tour.

STP Album: the 'making of' the Sailing to Philadelphia album gallery

Highs & Lows: The official Best/Worst of the 2001 tour list

STP Tour Caption Winners: the STP tour Caption contest winners

'Air-Guitar': the old MK 'air-guitar' caption winners

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