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David Gilmour Luck and Strange tour – next stop, California!

Well, to use film terminology, that’s a wrap – for now, anyway! David Gilmour’s fourteen nights in three European cities – Brighton, Rome and London – have just come to a triumphant conclusion, with audiences truly thrilled by the sonic and visual feast served up by David and his band. The show has matured well over the month since the first Brighton shows, which were a great tour opener for the lucky 1,500 at each of the two performances there, with the subsequent Rome open air concerts being truly special, and then the Royal Albert Hall gigs in London which will live long in everyone’s memories. Next for David and the gang is an appearance on the BBC TV series, Later…With Jools Holland (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00248kd). We hear possibly that David will be on this week’s show, although looking on the BBC website at the episode guide (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00248kd), it doesn’t include his name amongst the guests performing. From pictures that Polly Samson and others have shared on their social media, they have already filmed their song selection, it seems at Alexandra Palace in London. Then, the US dates start, with three locations selected, taking in the West and East coasts – the newly opened and quite high tech Intuit Dome in LA on October 25th (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/october-25th-intuit-dome-inglewood-los-angeles-c.html), the legendary Hollywood Bowl on October 29th – 31st (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/october-29th-hollywood-bowl-hollywood-los-angeles-c.html), and concluding at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on November 4th – 6th and 9th – 10th (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/november-4th-madison-square-garden-new-york-city-n.html). Should all be superb shows, and limited tickets are still available if you are quick. We’ve been so grateful for all the reviews, comments and pictures submitted for the shows that have taken place, and are working through the final ones to get them on the site too. Thanks to Kevan Porter for this picture from last night’s show – his review and many more great shots are on the relevant show page in the David Gilmour 2024 section (https://www.brain-damage.co.uk/2024-david-gilmour-tour-zone/index.php). People love reading others’ thoughts on the shows, whether or not they were fortunate enough to have attended themselves, and seeing pictures taken from all different aspects of the venues. If you haven’t yet submitted something and still want to – or are going to any of the US shows and want to share with the Floyd community – do please get in touch at the normal email address of Matt@Brain-Damage.co.uk. Thank you, everyone!

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New issue of Prog Magazine with large David Gilmour features and Nick Mason’s Saucers reviewed

Prog Magazine (https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issues/47052423/prog-magazine-single-issue.thtml) – and as you’ll see from the cover image, it’s got plenty to interest fans of David Gilmour and Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets! Prog gave us the following rundown of what the issue offers: “Nine years after David Gilmour released his last solo album he is about to release Luck And Strange. That evocative guitar tone, those emotive solos, that distinct voice – all those components that make up a great Gilmour album are all in place. He tells us all about his upcoming release, and that he’s already planning a follow-up, plus we asked 30 of his peers, collaborators, fellow musicians and fans in the prog world to pick their favourite David Gilmour performance. “Also in this issue Thijs van Leer tells us all about the new Focus album, 12; Gryphon recall 1974, a year that saw them release two great albums and tour with Yes; Fairport Convention’s Dave ‘Peggy’ Pegg looks back over his career; and we track down former ELO bass player Michael de Albuquerque. “Elsewhere, we have the latest from Tim Bowness, Jadis, Azure, Rendezvous Point, Evergrey and Alcest; we review the new album from Leprous and catch Yes, Saucerful Of Secrets, Caligula’s Horse and more in the live arena. “We also have a free sampler from Spirit Of Unicorn Music with fantastic music from Yes, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Focus, John Wetton and loads more and four great David Gilmour postcards.” The main article with David – where he notes that Luck and Strange “is the best album I’ve made in all those years since 1973, when The Dark Side Of The Moon came out” – is an in-depth, six page look at the things which shaped the new album, and how it came together, through the words of Gilmour and Polly Samson. Inevitably, the list of his 30 greatest performances as chosen by fellow musicians will prove to fans as interesting as it will be divisive and debate stoking. Will your favourite be in there? Finally, on the Floyd related front, there’s a very (and rightly) enthusiastic two-page review of Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets live at London’s Royal Albert Hall recently, concluding their 2024 UK tour. You can order Prog Magazine through this link (https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issues/47052423/prog-magazine-single-issue.thtml) although depending on when you read this, the new issue might not yet be showing there. There also seems to be a pop up offer which could save you 5% on your order (although there are terms and conditions attached, so please check those).

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“Trophy Would be the Icing on the Cake” – Courtney Lawes Targets Premiership Title Ahead of Northampton Departure

Having been the focal point of many a discussion this week, it’s safe to say the Northampton Saints captain Courtney Lawes will be firmly in the spotlight for Saturday’s Premiership…

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South East London Band Hypnogator Unleashes High-Octane Single ‘Little Jonny’

Hailing from South East London, the dynamic ensemble Hypnogator is making waves with their latest high-octane single, ‘Little Jonny’, a thrilling fusion of heavy-rock and psychedelic-prog to create a unique, fun and ultimately explosive experience. Produced by the band’s own drummer, Liam Gunning, whose credits include work with artists like Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Paris Paloma, […]