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Belgium: Tienen

Come on, own up. If you’re on your way to the sugar capital of Belgium, you lucky so-and-so’s, don’t keep it to yourself. The chocolate! The beer! Oh yeah, and the music. That should be good, too. There are just…Read more
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Guy’s answers

You asked Guy Pratt some questions. Well, here are his answers. Thanks again, Guy. Is there a Pink Floyd song that you never played live and would like to? (Andrea) ‘Alan’s Psychedelic Breakfast’. Obviously. Growing up, what was the first…Read more
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France: Arc-et-Senans

After so many Roman amphitheatres, this is a refreshing change. Just have a look at this. Near the ancient city of Besançon, the Saline Royale or Royal Saltworks – commissioned by Louis XV and built between 1775 and 1779, little…Read more
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France: Nimes

Oh no, not another Roman amphitheatre! Just how many of them are there…? Just kidding. This one’s a beauty. Although not the biggest, the magnificent Arènes de Nîmes is definitely one of the best preserved. Built during the first century…Read more
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Germany: Wiesbaden

For the avoidance of doubt, tonight’s concert in Wiesbaden still starts at 20:00, as planned. However, please note: the concerts in Nîmes and Arc-et-Senans will now start at 21:00, Tienen at 21:30. Back to Germany, to the Hessian capital and…Read more
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France: Chantilly

David returns to the town of Chantilly and to the spectacular Parc du Château de Chantilly for the next stop on the tour; he performed two nights here in July 1994 with Pink Floyd at its famous racetrack. Fans of…Read more
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Germany: Stuttgart

It’s Stuttgart tonight and please note that the start time is now 20:00, not 19:00. I hope this doesn’t come as breaking news to anyone as they head out, and you have made the necessary changes to your plans already…Read more
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Meet-up: Tienen

Belgian fans in particular won’t need reminding that on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th July, David and the band will be performing in Tienen’s historic market square. Will you be there, too? If so, feel free to use this little…Read more
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Meet-up: Arc-et-Senans

Hands up who has tickets for the concert at the Royal Saltworks in Arc-et-Senans, near the town of Besançon. Lucky you, it looks like a really interesting place set in beautiful gardens and so near the Forêt de Chaux, France’s…Read more
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Italy: Verona

David and the band are delighted to return to the magnificent Arena di Verona tonight for the first of two concerts after a hugely enjoyable show there last year. One of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres, the Arena hosts the…Read more
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Italy: Pompeii

Tonight’s the night, folks: the first of two concerts, back in Pompeii for the first time in 45 years. David received a particularly warm welcome upon his return, being made an honorary citizen by Mayor Ferdinando Uliano in a ceremony…Read more
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Meet-up: Nimes

Here’s a little white space I hope can be filled by anyone who has tickets to the Arènes de Nîmes. First time in Nîmes? Hoping to meet other fans before the show? Feel free to include your e-mail address with…Read more
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Travel update – Pompeii, Chantilly

Some important travel news for those heading to Pompeii and Chantilly. There will be a special night train running from Pompeii to Naples following both concerts later this week. The Metrostar-type train – complete with concierge, hostess and security –…Read more
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Italy: Rome

Circo Massimo, or Circus Maximus, is the location for this weekend’s concerts. Will you be there? In the centre of the city situated between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, two of the Seven Hills on which ancient Rome was built…Read more
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Meet-up: Wiesbaden

If you’ll be relaxing on the Bowling Green on 18th July, this is the place to let others know about it. As always, I’m happy to pass on your e-mail address to fellow bloggers if you wish to arrange to…Read more
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Meet-up: Chantilly

For those of you lucky enough to be counting down the days until you set off for Chantilly (or Paris, if you must), this post is for you. You know the rest by now: trains, taxis, buses, bars, hotels, car-shares…Read more