http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/ Guy Fletcher's online tour diary feed for Mark Knopfler, Get Lucky, 2010 en-gb Copyright 2010 Guy Fletcher http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/cache/pages/380-144.jpg http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/diary/Get_Lucky_Tour_Diary_2010 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/31st_July_-_Avila_-_Musicos_el_la_Naturaleza With the final day upon us, (I'm writing this diary entry from home) what a final day it turned out to... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/31st_July_-_Avila_-_Musicos_el_la_Naturaleza Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_July_-_Bilbao_-_Plaza_de_Toros_Vista_Allegre Memories of past visits to Bilbao fill my head as we drive into this town in the heart of Basque country... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_July_-_Bilbao_-_Plaza_de_Toros_Vista_Allegre Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/29th_July_-_Madrid_-_Plaza_de_Toros_de_Ventas Many consider the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas to be the home of Bullfighting in Spain and when you drive... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/29th_July_-_Madrid_-_Plaza_de_Toros_de_Ventas Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_July_-_Santiago_de_Compostela_-_Multiusos_Fontes_do_Sar The incessant heat of this summer seems to be following us around now, and today I learn that Santiago... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_July_-_Santiago_de_Compostela_-_Multiusos_Fontes_do_Sar Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/27th_July_-_Lisbon_-_Campo_Pequeno With the last day off of the tour behind us we find ourselves in Lisbon, surely one of the finest cities... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/27th_July_-_Lisbon_-_Campo_Pequeno Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_July_-_Cordoba_-_Plaza_de_Toros_Los_Califas The day started in Barcelona, another beautiful day, not too hot, just perfect. After a leisurely breakfast... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_July_-_Cordoba_-_Plaza_de_Toros_Los_Califas Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/24th_July_-_Murcia_-_Plaza_de_Toros_La_Condomina With the Bullring season upon us once more, it was with much excitement we flew today from Barcelona to... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/24th_July_-_Murcia_-_Plaza_de_Toros_La_Condomina Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_July_-_Barcelona_-_Olympic_Pavillion_Badalona One of the favourite hotels of the tour is the one in Barcelona. Its location, service and comfort are... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_July_-_Barcelona_-_Olympic_Pavillion_Badalona Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_July_-_Nimes_-_Arena After a night in an unscheduled hotel, the band had the whole day to luxuriate in Sofitel splendour. Actually,... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_July_-_Nimes_-_Arena Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/21st_July_-_Lyon_-_Théâtre_antique_de_Fourvière To say that today was eventful would be an understatement. Waking up in our dreamy resort hotel on the... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/21st_July_-_Lyon_-_Théâtre_antique_de_Fourvière Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th,_20th_July_-_Monte_Carlo_-_Sporting_club Nothing quite prepared the touring party for the weird and wonderful world that is the principality of... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th,_20th_July_-_Monte_Carlo_-_Sporting_club Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/17th_July_-_Wurzburg_-_Festung_Marienburg Our final morning in Italy and our final show in Germany heralded our first and only 'four countries in... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/17th_July_-_Wurzburg_-_Festung_Marienburg Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/16th_July_-_Locarno_-_Moon_and_Stars_Festival With a potentially long drive ahead of us this afternoon, most of the morning was spent trying not to... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/16th_July_-_Locarno_-_Moon_and_Stars_Festival Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/15th_July_-_Montreux_-_Jazz_Festival It's amazing how times change...one of the most frustrating things these days for anyone who spends any... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/15th_July_-_Montreux_-_Jazz_Festival Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/14th_July_-_Milan_-_Arena_Civica Some days seem like weeks and some weeks seem like days..today I suppose was a bit of both. As often when... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/14th_July_-_Milan_-_Arena_Civica Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/13th_July_-_Rome_-_Parco_Della_Musica_Cavea After another relatively early night, I woke two minutes before my iPhone alarm as so often happens for... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/13th_July_-_Rome_-_Parco_Della_Musica_Cavea Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_July_-_Perugia_-_Arena_S._Guiliana With only three more days off for the rest of the tour, yesterday's in Rome was to be much cherished and... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_July_-_Perugia_-_Arena_S._Guiliana Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/10th_July_-_Lucca_-_Lucca_Summer_Festival Today's 'day-trip' to the beautiful town of Lucca needed some careful planning as we needed to fly into... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/10th_July_-_Lucca_-_Lucca_Summer_Festival Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_July_-_Padova_-_Villa_Contarini The last break in the tour heralds the final leg and for me, being able to go home felt like a real luxury;... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_July_-_Padova_-_Villa_Contarini Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/4th_July_-_Budapest_-_Sport_Arena There's something about a Four Seasons bed that conjures up images of a truly deep sleep, that combined... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/4th_July_-_Budapest_-_Sport_Arena Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/3rd_July_-_Vienna_-_Stadthalle Back on the treadmill this morning after failing to restrain myself when presented with last night's Persian... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/3rd_July_-_Vienna_-_Stadthalle Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/2nd_July_-_Wroclaw_-_Hala_Stulecia After four nights in Amsterdam and another day off, it was time to head back East in the sweltering heat... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/2nd_July_-_Wroclaw_-_Hala_Stulecia Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_June_-_Amsterdam_-_HMH Day three in Amsterdam and with the weather still almost tropical I thought I'd put some shorts on and... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_June_-_Amsterdam_-_HMH Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/29th_June_-_Amsterdam_-_HMH Show day number two in glorious Amsterdam, although it did actually rain for a while this afternoon. This... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/29th_June_-_Amsterdam_-_HMH Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_June_-_Amsterdam_-_HMH The days off seem to be coming thick and fast now and the day off after the Prague show was spent in Prague.... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_June_-_Amsterdam_-_HMH Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/26th_June_-_Prague_-_Another_O2 After yesterday's epic day, it seemed today should be spent recharging and most of the band did exactly... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/26th_June_-_Prague_-_Another_O2 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_June_-_Munich_-_Königsplatz After last night's session in my room with music and massive quantities of tea, a small clean-up operation... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_June_-_Munich_-_Königsplatz Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/24th_June_-_Stuttgart_-_Schleyerhalle Most of us needed to get up a little earlier than usual this morning as a planned trip to the Boss VIP... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/24th_June_-_Stuttgart_-_Schleyerhalle Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_June_-_Mannheim_-_SAP_Arena Checking out of the Breidenbacher Hof hotel and not a moment too soon, it was goodbye to Dusseldorf and... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_June_-_Mannheim_-_SAP_Arena Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_June_-_Oberhausen_-_Arena A rare day off where both band and crew were in the same town. Dusseldorf, an unlikely contender for best... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_June_-_Oberhausen_-_Arena Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/20th_June_-_Koln_-_Lanxess_Arena Today started very slowly with a reluctant visit to a gym which seemed to me to be situated in a room... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/20th_June_-_Koln_-_Lanxess_Arena Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th_June_-_Leipzig_-_Arena We arrived at Schoenfeld airport to a sombre mood. We learned as we greeted Simon, our captain that the... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th_June_-_Leipzig_-_Arena Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/18th_June_-_Berlin_-_another_O2 The aromas of Berlin. Dan and I played tennis today, our first match on our favourite surface, clay. The... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/18th_June_-_Berlin_-_another_O2 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/17th_June_-_Hanover_-_Tui_arena It was a good turnout in the gym this morning, when I arrived, Tim and Richard were already working up... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/17th_June_-_Hanover_-_Tui_arena Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/16th_June_-_Hamburg_-_CLA 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... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/16th_June_-_Hamburg_-_CLA Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/14th_June_-_Bergen_-_Vestlandshallen Here's the trailer for the Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey film I've just completed - The full version will... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/14th_June_-_Bergen_-_Vestlandshallen Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/13th_June_-_Oslo_-_Norwegian_wood Woke this morning pretty late, well I got to sleep late again due to the revelers outside. These Norwegians... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/13th_June_-_Oslo_-_Norwegian_wood Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_June_-_Helsingborg_-_Sofiero_Slott And we thought the weather couldn't get worse.... The second of our outdoor shows of the tour in the Scandinavian... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_June_-_Helsingborg_-_Sofiero_Slott Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/11th_June_-_Middelfart_-_Under_Broen_festival A day of contrasts. The weather outside in central Paris this morning was absolutely stunning, deep blue... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/11th_June_-_Middelfart_-_Under_Broen_festival Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_June_-_Paris_-_Bercy Surely the world's most beautiful city, Paris evokes many fond memories for all band members as over the... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_June_-_Paris_-_Bercy Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/8th_June_-_Luxembourg_-_Rockhal We left Frankfurt this morning after a quick swim to get the day started and sampling once again the finest... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/8th_June_-_Luxembourg_-_Rockhal Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/7th_June_-_Frankfurt_-_Festhalle Frankfurt am Main is always on the tour itinerary for very good reason. This, the fifth largest of German... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/7th_June_-_Frankfurt_-_Festhalle Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/6th_June_-_Antwerp_-_Lotto_Arena After the rare luxury of a day off at home, today we find ourselves assembling at the now quite familiar... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/6th_June_-_Antwerp_-_Lotto_Arena Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/5th_June_-_Day_Off_-_home Day Off at home http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/5th_June_-_Day_Off_-_home Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_May_-_4th_June_-_London_-_RAH Our Albert Hall run draws to a close once more. These six successive concerts have almost certainly been... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_May_-_4th_June_-_London_-_RAH Sat, 29 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_May_-_Bournemouth_-_BIC Some days, everything just works out to plan. I was sitting at the computer in our kitchen at home, I'd... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_May_-_Bournemouth_-_BIC Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/27th_May_-_Brighton_-_Brighton_Centre Home town gig. Eike collected me, Laurie and Leon from home and I took the wheel of the R class once again... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/27th_May_-_Brighton_-_Brighton_Centre Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/26th_May_-_Cardiff_-_CIA It was breakfast in the room for me this morning as I set to the diary, emails and a bit more Final Cut... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/26th_May_-_Cardiff_-_CIA Wed, 26 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_May_-_Manchester_-_MEN Today started at home for me and Eike and I had agreed that we'd set off for Manchester at around 9am... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_May_-_Manchester_-_MEN Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_May_-_Birmingham_-_NEC Today I'm going to be brief as I'm at home enjoying a day off between Birmingham and Manchester in the... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_May_-_Birmingham_-_NEC Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_May_-_Newcastle_-_Metro_Arena There are some concerts which just stand out, where everything comes together perfectly and the team are... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_May_-_Newcastle_-_Metro_Arena Sat, 22 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/21st_May_-_Glasgow_-_SECC First on today's agenda was a call to the Western Lawn tennis tennis club. "No need to book", so Danny... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/21st_May_-_Glasgow_-_SECC Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/20th_May_-_Belfast_-_Odyssey_arena I had a sneak look back at Dublin entries from previous tours and a similar patter seems to be emerging.... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/20th_May_-_Belfast_-_Odyssey_arena Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th_May_-_Dublin_-_The_Point After a full week off at home, it was time to get back to business. I find myself grateful for the days... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th_May_-_Dublin_-_The_Point Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_May_-_Albany_-_Palace_Theatre They do say that time flies when you're having fun. I'm not sure if it's the frequency of the shows, the... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_May_-_Albany_-_Palace_Theatre Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/8th_May_-_Atlantic_City_-_Caesars As we drove towards Teterboro this afternoon. I noticed the wind was increasing. I found myself focusing... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/8th_May_-_Atlantic_City_-_Caesars Sat, 08 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/7th_May_-_Philadelphia_-_Tower_Theatre As we left the luxury of the Peninsula hotel, I wondered if today's day trip to Philly was going to be... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/7th_May_-_Philadelphia_-_Tower_Theatre Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/6th_May_-_New_York_-_United_Palace_Theatre As we drove up the Henry Hudson Parkway alongside the Hudson river I imagined to myself the sight of an... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/6th_May_-_New_York_-_United_Palace_Theatre Thu, 06 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/5th_May_-_Red_Bank_-_Count_Basie_Theatre I woke this morning thinking about that lobster we ate on the plane last night which was so kindly bought... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/5th_May_-_Red_Bank_-_Count_Basie_Theatre Tue, 04 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/4th_May_-_Boston_-_Orpheum Our final day off of the US tour and for the 4th time in succession it falls on a Monday. I think everyone... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/4th_May_-_Boston_-_Orpheum Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/2nd_May_-_Washington_D.C._-_Warner_Theatre You'll know by now that every now and then, Danny and I have been known to spend a few hours on a tennis... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/2nd_May_-_Washington_D.C._-_Warner_Theatre Sun, 02 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/1st_May_-_Mashantucket_-_Foxwoods_resort-casino It looks like our luck with the weather is about to run out as it unfortunately has done for many folks... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/1st_May_-_Mashantucket_-_Foxwoods_resort-casino Sat, 01 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_April_-_Montreal_-_Place_Des_Arts Here's a strange thing, why does visiting Montreal feel so reminiscent of a trip to Paris? Yes, there's... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/30th_April_-_Montreal_-_Place_Des_Arts Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/29th_April_-_Toronto_-_Massey_Hall As I mentioned yesterday, Toronto is a city growing at a remarkable rate and judging by the sheer amount... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/29th_April_-_Toronto_-_Massey_Hall Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_April_-_Buffalo_-_Centre_for_the_Arts The weather has been so favourable, it's hard to resist another city shot, this time of downtown Toronto... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/28th_April_-_Buffalo_-_Centre_for_the_Arts Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/27th_April_-_Ann_Arbor_-_Michigan_Theatre A day off in Chicago is a much cherished affair as we enjoy our last full day of luxury at our favourite... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/27th_April_-_Ann_Arbor_-_Michigan_Theatre Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_April_-_Minneapolis_-_State_theatre Events today were very similar to yesterday with a few exceptions. No headache, no flight issues and a... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/25th_April_-_Minneapolis_-_State_theatre Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/24th_April_-_Milwaukee_-_Riverside_Theatre Pea soup Historically, during our stays in Chicago over the years, at some time the weather becomes the... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/24th_April_-_Milwaukee_-_Riverside_Theatre Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_April_-_Chicago_-_Chicago_Theatre Today marks the halfway point of the US leg of the tour, 14 down, 14 to go, and it's just extraordinary... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/23rd_April_-_Chicago_-_Chicago_Theatre Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_April_-_Saint_Louis_-_Fox_Theatre In all our travels, we stay in a lot of different hotels of varying standards and comfort levels and there's... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/22nd_April_-_Saint_Louis_-_Fox_Theatre Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/21st_April_-_Kansas_City_-_Midland_theatre Waking in Denver this morning the first thing I notice is that my mouth is as dry as a bone and I remember... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/21st_April_-_Kansas_City_-_Midland_theatre Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/20th_April_-_Denver_-_Temple_Hoyne_Buell_Theatre We were all rearing to go after the day off in LA which was used wisely by all band members for relaxation,... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/20th_April_-_Denver_-_Temple_Hoyne_Buell_Theatre Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/18th_April_-_Phoenix_-_Dodge_Theatre It's unfortunate that Iceland seems to be bearing the brunt of another wave world wide acrimony. As the... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/18th_April_-_Phoenix_-_Dodge_Theatre Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/17th_April_-_Los_Angeles_-_Pantages_Theatre Armed with my new mobile phone, or cell as they say here, I set about this morning scouring the local... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/17th_April_-_Los_Angeles_-_Pantages_Theatre Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/16th_April_-_Los_Angeles_-_Pantages_Theatre By the time I rose from the bed, Laurie had been surfing and spent time at the Casa Del Mar pool overlooking... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/16th_April_-_Los_Angeles_-_Pantages_Theatre Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/15th_April_-_Temecula_-_Pechanga_Resort_and_casino Since yesterday was a rest day for me in terms of the fitness regime I've so painstakingly undertaken,... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/15th_April_-_Temecula_-_Pechanga_Resort_and_casino Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/14th_April_-_Santa_Rosa_-_Wells_Fargo_Center Another town we've never been to and I was looking forward to this one as it necessitated a drive across... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/14th_April_-_Santa_Rosa_-_Wells_Fargo_Center Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/13th_April_-_Oakland,_CA_Paramount_Theatre_of_the_Arts After a great first day off in SF, it was time to resume the fitness program. I leap out of bed at a satisfying... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/13th_April_-_Oakland,_CA_Paramount_Theatre_of_the_Arts Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_April_-_Day_Off_-_San_Francisco Driving from the airport in-car with Danny and Mark, the roads are eerily empty as the rain hammers down.... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_April_-_Day_Off_-_San_Francisco Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/11th_April_-_Eugene_-_Hult_Centre_for_the_performing_arts Today was the first of the 'virgin towns' of the tour, by that I mean towns we've never visited before.... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/11th_April_-_Eugene_-_Hult_Centre_for_the_performing_arts Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/10th_April_-_Portland_-_Keller_Auditorium Well I did warn myself. In my mind, show number three always has the potential for mishap as over-confidence... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/10th_April_-_Portland_-_Keller_Auditorium Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_April_-_Vancouver_-_Queen_Elizabeth_Theatre You know when some mornings you wake up, look at the clock and realize the jet-lag is on the way out,... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/9th_April_-_Vancouver_-_Queen_Elizabeth_Theatre Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/8th_April_-_Seattle_-_Moore_Theatre Just when you think you've got this jet-lag thing licked it kicks your ass, removing your sense of balance,... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/8th_April_-_Seattle_-_Moore_Theatre Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th_March_-_Rehearsals_part_two The three week rehearsal period is now over and we all have a week off whilst the equipment is shipped... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/19th_March_-_Rehearsals_part_two Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_March_-_Rehearsals_part_one We're now well into our second week of rehearsals with the full band and it all seems to be going very... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/12th_March_-_Rehearsals_part_one Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/5th_March_-_pre-rehearsal Friday 5th March 2010 Almost exactly two years ago this day, I felt the icy cold sensation of my ear canals... http://www.guyfletcher.co.uk/index.php/getluckytour2010/5th_March_-_pre-rehearsal