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Richard Bennett; New note
Topic Started: Sunday, 10. July 2011, 18:39 (4,105 Views)
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I had the same thoughts as you did, James. Like you, it didn't take a lot of explanation after continuing reading! I really like his different perspective from Guy, too.
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I see Richard has finally posted something, the first one since the end of the tour. It was interesting to see that he is in the early stages of a new album. I also keep wondering where Guy is, as it has been about 3 weeks since his last forum activity!
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Thanks for the tip off Linda, I haven't been checking his site as I wasn't expecting him to post again this side of Christmas, but looks like he has been as busy as ever.

Yes, Guy seems to have gone very quiet, but that is fair enough he was in constant contact during the tour. He'll be back soon :)
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Richard posted another note on Christmas eve, just clearing up the years work, looks like he has been working with Vince Gill again.
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Richard has finally updated his posts. He says he was shocked to realize that so much time has passed since he last posted. He did mention that he has been working on a new album. :)
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Thanks for the update Linda, I have just read Richard's note, I am happy for him that he is recording a new album :rockon: I might have to check out the Don Gibson album he mentioned too.
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Richard has posted a new note today, he mentions work has been a bit slow, but it has given him time to write and record a new album :rockon:
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For various reasons, I was later than usual getting on line this morning. You beat me to it, James, finally! :P It was nice to see Richard is already working on another album.
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I see Richard has finally posted an update to his happenings. He mentions more of his own songs, but not about any band session with Mark.

It was nice to hear from him, though.
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Yes, great to hear from Richard at last. As you say Linda, no mention of MK, which is interesting as Guy has said they had a band session recently, so, either Richard was not required and Mark is doing all the guitar work himself :rockon: or Mark has started a "new band" :shock:
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Richard has posted a new note. He mentions that he will be posting more often in the future, also. Some changes going to happen there. After consulting with Mark and receiving his blessing, Richard is going on tour with Neil Diamond again! :yay: It is a very interesting post. Be sure to check it out. Oh, he also mentions his own next album, probably being put off for a while. :(
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Thanks Linda, beating me to the post as always :)

So, Richard is going back to tour with Neil Diamond, that's great for him, and how very respectful of him to contact Mark first about it. So, that means, either no is no tour in 2017 for Mark, or he will have a new sideman on guitar duties next to him. That could make things very interesting on tour and in the studio. But that is for another thread.
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Sorry to be scooping you again, James, but I just noticed that Richard has posted again! :P It sounds like he will be posting during the tour, too. That will definitely be different, in a way.
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You did it again Linda :) Yes, the tour with Neil Diamond starts on 7th April. He didn't mention he had been to London so it is save to say he is not involved with Mark's mystery project.
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It would seem that Richard isn't involved, but correct me if I'm wrong in thinking they had a band session after the first of the year, too. No clue there either!
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I would say he is not involved, Mark could be doing all the guitar parts himself, or he could employ a new sideman, it remains to be seen.
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Richard has posted a mini tour diary post from his current tour with Neil Diamond. Not much to reveal though but it sounds like he is having a good time.
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Richard put up a new post this morning, and mentioned that the next one would be at the end of this month.

It sounds like he is for sure having a good time and good eats. I'm not sure how he can stay as thin as he does from his comments about the good food! It was good to read his posts; I've missed them since the last tour. :)
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suprlinda,May 3 2017
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for sure having a good time and good eats. I'm not sure how he can stay as thin

good one Linda, hope they all would not "come his way" :lol:
you know like a gang came in "Cleaning​ My Gun" :lol: :dielol:
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It does sound like he is having a great time, I also miss his notes from the road, I am glad it is a daily version when he is on tour with Mark though.
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Richard has posted a new note from the road which includes a link to an interview he and his son Nick did. It looks like a clickable link, but I couldn't get it to work until I copied and pasted into the browser. It was all pretty interesting, though - pretty worth the effort. :P
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Yes, it was a good interview. I like the fact that Richard's son Nick's favourite guitar player is Mark Knopfler :rockon:
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I just noticed that Richard surprised me with a new post several days ago about a horrendous hotel the band stayed in in Rochester, New York. I feel sorry for anyone who, for whatever reason, gets stuck having to deal with what he mentioned! Anyway, it has already made his "Worst" list, and not just of the tour, but of the world! I like to think that touring with Mark has not made him too picky and spoiled! But, how any management can think that business can be "usual" when undergoing a total renovation, I don't know. :wallbang:

Of course, knowing Richard as we have gotten to know through his touring with Mark, he does mention finding some good food, too! :P
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I do not know the details but i guess it's something like you have a mellow dreams​ to the background sound of concrete breaker
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Yes, the hotel sounds awful. Richard must have stayed in many many hotels over his touring years, so, if he says it was that bad I believe him. Good job they were only there for a night.
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Richard surprised me again with another post! Maybe to remove the bad taste left in his mouth by the hotel in Rochester! It sounds like the next one was a big step up! :P
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Yes, and I bet Richard was stuffed after that mean with Neil :shock:
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Richard has posted a new note, seems he has had a week of from the Neil Diamond tour, and he spent it in New York with his wife, doing the tourist thing, and catching up with friends.
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It looked like they had a lot of fun and some fabulous food, as usual! It almost seems like he has mentioned Serafina before, but maybe not. I can't imagine how he stays so thin! :P

I notice he wasn't impressed favorably with the casino they played in in Connecticut. I don't recall any tour comments that have been favorable for those kinds of venues, either. Apparently, the place is absolutely huge. Too much!
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They do seem to eat a lot on tour, but I guess he is like Guy and Mark, who use the gym often.
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