In Paris for the show at Accor Arena

Once again setup is running late… I think that may be a theme on this tour. But happy to watch a little of the construction of the show stage and screens.

Michele pointed out to me that we’ve been using this same piece of tape since at least 2013… On the song Biko I only play one note on the synth, a drone A, and tape the note down rather than stand there and hold it. And it has a reminder to mute the bass amp (though I’m not using an amp on this tour.) A pretty frugal bit of gear, this strip of tape, compared to all the other effects, and it’s held up for 10 years.

Pre-show now… audience is seated

Fact is, when Peter introduces the band, individually, to the audience, it’s a good time for me to grab some photos. And in this show, for whatever reason, he introduced us multiple times.

Intermission came quickly - down the steps offstage

Backstage, Manu with Rose

and it’s time to go back on

Part 2 starts with Darkness, in a few ways!

One of the really special points in the show - we’ve left stage for a couple of minutes, and coming back for first encore

Super concert.

Next for us is in Lille, tomorrow.

More soon.