[Slowhand] Standing/Seating in European venues

[Michael Sawin]

What normally happens in Europe is a free-for-all. Generally, with the 
exception of the UK, there are no seats 'on the floor' and if you get in 
early enough, you're near the front-if not, you're at the back. Unless you 
want to barge your way through. On the stalls (sides) the seating can be 
either allocated or on a first come first served basis-it varies from venue 
to venue. The nice thing about Europe is that with no real effort you can be 
the equivalent of 2/3 rows from stage centre every night. I do hope some of 
you will make the effort if not this tour then, if there are any more, the 
next one. You won't regret it. The guy at the RAH who came to the front was 
just trying to enjoy himself but we're so staid and set in our ways here in 
the UK that he broke the unwritten rule: Not to be seen enjoying yourself 
till the last 3 songs.