Maybe Mark and Guy? :P
It would be totally nuts if three band members, and two of them more or less "loose" members of DS, would be announced and MK would be "special guest"! You cannot really expect that seriously, can you? :o
This is just another poor try of old DS members to attract some attention or to fight boredom... Of course it is for a good reason, so it is invulnerable.
I for myself would not read too much into it and for sure this is NOT the big news that Guy will announce in the next few days I am sure...
LE
That's now?!
(https://www.theticketfactory.com/bookingsdirect/online/images/articles/E-The%20Straits%201105.jpg)
(https://www.theticketfactory.com/bookingsdirect/online/images/articles/E-The%20Straits%201105.jpg)
Jimmy Page, Richard Branson sans beard, Roger Waters and Compo out of Last of the Summer Wine?
"Recreational cricket" .... boy.... this is some very special english stuff, isn't it...
LE
Seems Terence Reis is from a Dire Straits tribute band:
http://www.thedirestraitstributeband.co.uk/about.php
"Recreational cricket" .... boy.... this is some very special english stuff, isn't it...
LE
Lol! Imagine, one of the greatest bands of all time, reforms for...... Cricket!
No way MK will be there, GF must surely be unlikley as a close confidant of MK.
Special guests could be Jack Sonni, John Illsley.
No offence to Clark, White and Palmer, but I find it extremely unlikely that they will be able to fill the Albert Hall, even for a good cause.
Don't be surprised if this hig is cancelled due to "unforseen circumstances", ie dismal ticket sales.
I wonder if the prospect of unspecified 'special guests' might tempt enough people for them to achieve respectable sales, especially if there were to be speculation that MK might join them (even if only for a song or two).
...three band members, and two of them more or less "loose" members of DS....
This is just another poor try of old DS members to attract some attention or to fight boredom...
LE
I reckon the casual fan is only interested in hearing the song being played and seeing the main man. After all he is "the voice and guitar of Dire Straits," now where have I heard that before! I really don't think that casual fans, and that's the majority, are that interested in the rest of the band.
I would call myself a hard-core fan, not a casual fan and for me, Mark is everything and I just wouldn't be interested if he wasn't there! That sense of excitement and thrill would be missing entirely. I know there are some very good tribute bands out there, but Mark is and was DS and nobody else will do, even if they have been associated with him at some time.
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That's what I meant by my comment; that only the hardcore's like you and I would be interested in the other band members. If I lived locally I would go along but it's too far to travel for me. If Mark was there I might make an effort mind you!I reckon the casual fan is only interested in hearing the song being played and seeing the main man. After all he is "the voice and guitar of Dire Straits," now where have I heard that before! I really don't think that casual fans, and that's the majority, are that interested in the rest of the band.
Interesting comment dmg, because i find the opposite is true.
I count myself as a 'Hardcore' DS/MK fan of over 30 years, and of course Mark is the reason 99% of people (including me) go to his concerts etc...
But for me, i'd happily go and see a band if one of the ex members, or someone who has collaborated with Mark is playing, even though Mark is not.
I have seen John Illsley with Chris White in his band in London a couple of times.
Also i have been to see Dennis Locorriere (from Dr Hook) just because Pick Withers was in his band.
Pick was also the drummer in a band recently called Gary Fletchers Blues band, who i went to see, again, only because Pick was there.
Although the excitement levels wern't quite as high as seeing Mark, it was still great to hear his style of drumming, and tieing it in with the early DS sound.
A few years back, i saw George Michael with my wife. Now this wasn't because i like George Michael. ( Give me some credit) ;D
But because Danny Cummings was on percussion, and Phil Palmer was on guitar.
I even got tickets to see Jimmy Nail. Not only because Mark performed on the 'Big River' song, but because Marcus Cliffe from the Notting Hillbillies was playing bass.
For me, seeing anyone who has been importantly connected with Mark is a great thrill.
Cheers BBB
So maybe Eric is "special guest"?
LE
http://www.thestraits.com/home.php
the homepage has their version of Money for Nothing
mmmmm
That's what I meant by my comment; that only the hardcore's like you and I would be interested in the other band members. If I lived locally I would go along but it's too far to travel for me. If Mark was there I might make an effort mind you!I reckon the casual fan is only interested in hearing the song being played and seeing the main man. After all he is "the voice and guitar of Dire Straits," now where have I heard that before! I really don't think that casual fans, and that's the majority, are that interested in the rest of the band.
Interesting comment dmg, because i find the opposite is true.
I count myself as a 'Hardcore' DS/MK fan of over 30 years, and of course Mark is the reason 99% of people (including me) go to his concerts etc...
But for me, i'd happily go and see a band if one of the ex members, or someone who has collaborated with Mark is playing, even though Mark is not.
I have seen John Illsley with Chris White in his band in London a couple of times.
Also i have been to see Dennis Locorriere (from Dr Hook) just because Pick Withers was in his band.
Pick was also the drummer in a band recently called Gary Fletchers Blues band, who i went to see, again, only because Pick was there.
Although the excitement levels wern't quite as high as seeing Mark, it was still great to hear his style of drumming, and tieing it in with the early DS sound.
A few years back, i saw George Michael with my wife. Now this wasn't because i like George Michael. ( Give me some credit) ;D
But because Danny Cummings was on percussion, and Phil Palmer was on guitar.
I even got tickets to see Jimmy Nail. Not only because Mark performed on the 'Big River' song, but because Marcus Cliffe from the Notting Hillbillies was playing bass.
For me, seeing anyone who has been importantly connected with Mark is a great thrill.
Cheers BBB
That's what I meant by my comment; that only the hardcore's like you and I would be interested in the other band members. If I lived locally I would go along but it's too far to travel for me. If Mark was there I might make an effort mind you!I reckon the casual fan is only interested in hearing the song being played and seeing the main man. After all he is "the voice and guitar of Dire Straits," now where have I heard that before! I really don't think that casual fans, and that's the majority, are that interested in the rest of the band.
Interesting comment dmg, because i find the opposite is true.
I count myself as a 'Hardcore' DS/MK fan of over 30 years, and of course Mark is the reason 99% of people (including me) go to his concerts etc...
But for me, i'd happily go and see a band if one of the ex members, or someone who has collaborated with Mark is playing, even though Mark is not.
I have seen John Illsley with Chris White in his band in London a couple of times.
Also i have been to see Dennis Locorriere (from Dr Hook) just because Pick Withers was in his band.
Pick was also the drummer in a band recently called Gary Fletchers Blues band, who i went to see, again, only because Pick was there.
Although the excitement levels wern't quite as high as seeing Mark, it was still great to hear his style of drumming, and tieing it in with the early DS sound.
A few years back, i saw George Michael with my wife. Now this wasn't because i like George Michael. ( Give me some credit) ;D
But because Danny Cummings was on percussion, and Phil Palmer was on guitar.
I even got tickets to see Jimmy Nail. Not only because Mark performed on the 'Big River' song, but because Marcus Cliffe from the Notting Hillbillies was playing bass.
For me, seeing anyone who has been importantly connected with Mark is a great thrill.
Cheers BBB
Exactly! Mark has to be there to make the difference!
If I was living in London I would not hesitate to go.
If mark was involved I would not hesitate to go.
BBB, Of course, I understand and respect completely your reasons for wanting to see other members of the band, how could I disagree with that? But the question is, does that fact alone make you a "hardcore" fan and those of us who are not so interested in seeing band members without MK, as much as yourself and dmg, mere "casual" fans, as dmg suggested in his post? :)
BBB, Of course, I understand and respect completely your reasons for wanting to see other members of the band, how could I disagree with that? But the question is, does that fact alone make you a "hardcore" fan and those of us who are not so interested in seeing band members without MK, as much as yourself and dmg, mere "casual" fans, as dmg suggested in his post? :)
You missed my point.
The word 'Hardcore' was probably mis-used by me, because i in no way meant that i was more of a fan than anyone else just because i like to see other ex band members. This couldn't be further than the truth. It's purely the fact that i enjoy seeing other people who have been heavily associated with Mark over the years.
In my view we are ALL here, on this forum massive fans in our own right, there is certainly no league table of No.1 fan, No.2 fan etc..............
I remember i made a comment on the orig MK News forum about 4 yrs ago, where i used the term that all the members of the forum were the 'Cream of Knopfler fans', this i remember caused the post to be deleted because it offended people, because people who read it that were not official members thought they were being made to feel less of a fan.
Crazy really, because again, this was not what i meant. :)
I love you all Knopflerados.
Cheers BBB :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
I am already busy saving money again for the Tour of next year! Of course we aren't sure yet IF there will be a new Tour next year, but I want to be prepared and money shouldn't be the problem then! ;D
Fieneke
I am already busy saving money again for the Tour of next year! Of course we aren't sure yet IF there will be a new Tour next year, but I want to be prepared and money shouldn't be the problem then! ;D
Fieneke
Hey Fieneke,
I am saving too for a next tour, but when possible I will go, together with my brother in law, to New York city to see a concert.
Been to the RAH now and really want to see, and meet some people over there too.
Jeroen
I'm sorry guys...The title of the topic is NOT correct. It was clear from the information posted everywhere that it is NOT DS reunion and it was clear that MK will not play there from the same beginning...that's why I posted another topic in the other section of the forum with the correct title...and hope it will NOT provoke so many rude comments as it happened here.
Respect to all of you...
Slavi
So let's call it "STRAITS" Charity in RAH! Don't know if it is possible to change the title?
LE
http://www.thestraits.com/home.phpTerrible version! You can say much about MK's singing ("mumbling"), but I've always treasured his phrasing/timing (both in his singing and playing, really). And this singer/guitarist lacks it completely imo.
the homepage has their version of Money for Nothing
mmmmm
It depends on your own vision about it...
They are not Dire Straits, but they were "straits" as they were members of the band, and many of us call them Straits when we talk about them, so if the gather to play DS stuff, The Straits its a good name for them, as long as they dont add DIRE to their name.
They are not a cover band. They are THE BAND that played that songs...
Its not the same that listening to the great "Brothers in band" or that italian band which name I cant recall right now. They were the real musicians that played that songs and in some cases like Alan and Chris, they were the musicians that added great and lovely parts of music (nor credited as the "main song" was MK's) to songs like Walk of life or Romeo, Sultans etc...
Personally I never refer to DS as "The Straits" so I don't see the problem. The Stones I could see.
Any word on ticket sales? My money is on this being cancelled, as alawys happy to be proved wrong...
Personally I never refer to DS as "The Straits" so I don't see the problem. The Stones I could see.
Any word on ticket sales? My money is on this being cancelled, as alawys happy to be proved wrong...
Dusty, I hope you are wrong with the cancelation.
Hey bbb,
now that is a great avatar! You are coming very close to mine.. :lol
I like it! Not that this would be important for anybody else...
LE
... Life is short, so enjoy what life gives you specially if its good....
... Life is short, so enjoy what life gives you specially if its good....
...yes but for me this fake-straits-reunion still garbage. Maybe they'll can play better/faster/rocky then Mark, but where is the Soul? Where is the Genius? Where is the Alchemyst?....no sorry, garbage!
Dusty, I hope you are wrong with the cancelation.
Me too, personally I just want to see MK but I have no problem with people who take a different view and wish all the former DS members all the best in whatever they are doing.
They are all great musicians and I have enjoyed their playing over the years. :)
Dusty, I hope you are wrong with the cancelation.
Me too, personally I just want to see MK but I have no problem with people who take a different view and wish all the former DS members all the best in whatever they are doing.
They are all great musicians and I have enjoyed their playing over the years. :)
surely you don't mean ALL of them ? ;D
Dusty, I hope you are wrong with the cancelation.
Me too, personally I just want to see MK but I have no problem with people who take a different view and wish all the former DS members all the best in whatever they are doing.
They are all great musicians and I have enjoyed their playing over the years. :)
surely you don't mean ALL of them ? ;D
Yup, even DK who I would say is the least technically gifted musician to play with DS over the years was more than adequate during those great early live gigs.
.... and find a way to make the thing sound good without Mark involved. ...
Do you think that JI was technically better than DK?
Do you think that JI was technically better than DK?
Hmm, very good question. Forgot about JI. Probably not, they are both competent but not really anything more. Neither would be able to go and get a job in another band as a session musician or whatever.
That said, MK didn't feel the need to have someone else play bass on record... except on BiA. Hmm. Dead heat I guess. :)
John certainly isn't a "fancy" player, but he keeps the beat and doesn't only stick to the root note :) I think he's playing and mellow sound was very right for Dire Straits. However, his live sound in the early days is probably some of the worst I have heard ... And the little progression he used during Tunnel of Love (when the song starts building up again, before the grand finale), a 1-3-5 progression in the key of F, that's just downright corny. Sounds like a cheesy swing thing.
Having said that, as great as Glenn is, I'm sometimes a little surprised about his choices. He really overplays at times and sometimes puts in some pretty weird stuff, chords even, which I'm not so sure is all that fitting. But - easy to say for an amateur armchair musician haha.
I think they're just a good tribute band, nothing more. Without MK, GF and JI there is no attraction for me, certainly no goosebumps!
About the "for the first time in 20 years" blurb - it is totally misleading and untrue and should be removed!
Imo not 'totally' misleading and untrue. The 'for the first time in 20 years' blurb is, imo, a reference to the fact that these 3 guys are playing those songs for the 'first time in 20 years' together and not so about the fact that these songs haven't been played during the last 20 years.
Maybe "ambiguous" is a better description? :)
The keyboard player's yelping baking vocals are annoying as well.
Funny remark when you think about the original "I want my I want my I want my MMMTTTVVV..."
After just a few days rehearsal I can tell you this band rocks better than any Dire Straits line-up.
Anyway, the MFN clip was OK but not better than a decent tribute band.
LOL! Then why am I not getting tingles up my spine when I look at the clip? Why don't I want to watch it over and over again like I do with Wembley '85, Basel '92, etc? Oh, and don't they all look so darned PLEASED and self-satisfied with themselves!
Well, if it can generate some money for the charity and exposure to Mark's music, I guess it's all good.
Yeah, that's taking a bit of a liberty. But as long as it's not a stunt to accelerate their own careers (well, who knows ...) and it can make the hype bigger and make more poeple come, the end might justify the means in this case. But it does stink a little.Well, if it can generate some money for the charity and exposure to Mark's music, I guess it's all good.
Absolutely, but still unnecassry to mislead people about "first time in 20 years" and stuff like that IMO.
Yeah, that's taking a bit of a liberty. But as long as it's not a stunt to accelerate their own careers (well, who knows ...) and it can make the hype bigger and make more poeple come, the end might justify the means in this case. But it does stink a little.Well, if it can generate some money for the charity and exposure to Mark's music, I guess it's all good.
Absolutely, but still unnecassry to mislead people about "first time in 20 years" and stuff like that IMO.
Anyway, the MFN clip was OK but not better than a decent tribute band.
I'm afraid you are wrong. Didn't you read the quote from Alan Clark? This band rocks "better" than ANY Dire Straits line up?
Yes, that's right. Better than Alchemy. Better than Sydney 86. Better than Basel 92. Better than Mandela.
Better in fact even than the line ups before Alan joined, because this band "rocks better" than any Dire Straits line up!
Anyway, the MFN clip was OK but not better than a decent tribute band.
I'm afraid you are wrong. Didn't you read the quote from Alan Clark? This band rocks "better" than ANY Dire Straits line up?
Yes, that's right. Better than Alchemy. Better than Sydney 86. Better than Basel 92. Better than Mandela.
Better in fact even than the line ups before Alan joined, because this band "rocks better" than any Dire Straits line up!
"After just a few days rehearsal I can tell you this band rocks better than any Dire Straits line-up. Of course, we don't have the huge talent that is Mark Knopfler but we do have..."
To be fair the complete sentence is slightly more balanced.
There are also some signs for me the things will be changed in the future and they will be joined by other loved DS members...
I don't agree that the end might justify the means in this case. Misleading people is never good and imo not acceptable.
Honest I do, I fear a last minute unannounced surprise appearance by The Man himself.
This sentence is absolutely correct. Alan has played with Phil and Chris separately..but these THREE will really play TOGETHER again for the first time in 20 years
they have a REASON to do it. They have something to finish together these brave guys.
I think they deserve more respect and impartiality. It's a shame! But it's a matter of prejudiced minds...
Well, if it can generate some money for the charity and exposure to Mark's music, I guess it's all good.
Absolutely, but still unnecassry to mislead people about "first time in 20 years" and stuff like that IMO.
... It's a shame! But it's a matter of prejudiced minds...
... It's a shame! But it's a matter of prejudiced minds...
No. It's only a different point of view then your...We can?
I respect the musicians....but i don't respect the way they do. And after the latests Alan words.....oh God...
Now there is also A SENTENCE with a grammatical subjects (Alan, Chris, Phil), a predicate/verb (perform) an object ( greatest hits) and grammatical adjunct for time "for the first time in 20 years"( put over the sentence ) .
(....)
Slavi - You haven't answered my question. As you are a huge fan of Chris, would you still be as enthusiastic about this event and travel from Bulgaria to attend, if Chris wasn't involved? :)
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LE, a bad prediction with small letters...if it would happen it would be a big disaster for my budget...are you happy now to predict it? :o :lol
Just read Guy's forum about the concert in RAH...the things there and the comments...some of them are really funny trying to make intrigues between Mark, Guy and the others...or to insist that MK must rule to the others. Is that the well known inteligent audience DS had in the past??
BTW, I thought my English is very bad...since today :lol :lol :lol
Ah...and Geordieboy...weren't you (or your friend?) who made a record of the concert of the guys in Gambassi Di Terme and promissed to send me a copy?
Slavi - You haven't answered my question. As you are a huge fan of Chris, would you still be as enthusiastic about this event and travel from Bulgaria to attend, if Chris wasn't involved? :)
I'm not sure Val...probaly not, because I can't afford to travel as much as I would wish. But he IS...so I don't need to think about ;D
I read the whole topic some times carefully and felt that some of you are angry. OK! I can understand that and I even know very well why you are angry.
It reminds of a review I read of the Notting Hillbillies album where the reviewer complained how few songs MK sang on saying his under-use was like "being superman and then choosing to take the bus to work".
SA musician gets call from Dire Straits
Guitarist 'burst out laughing' when famous band made offer
Mar 26, 2011 11:42 PM | By PREGA GOVENDER
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When British rock band Dire Straits found themselves without a front man they called up renowned Johannesburg musician Terence Reis.
SULTAN OF SWING: Terence Reis will front for Dire Straits at a London charity event
Reis, from Northcliff, Johannesburg, will be making his first appearance with the band when they play at a charity event at London's Royal Albert Hall in May - their first gig in 20 years.
Reis, 48, who returned to South Africa last year after spending seven years in the UK, said the band's keyboard player, Alan Clark, called him in November to inquire whether he would be interested in working with them.
"I was reading (Rolling Stones legend) Keith Richard's autobiography, a book I got for my birthday. My guitar was on my bed and the sun was streaming through the window when the phone rang.
"This guy asked me a couple of questions to check whether he was talking to the right person. Then he said, 'I am Alan Clark and I'm the keyboard player from Dire Straits.' I thought it was a joke. He asked me if I was interested in fronting for the band and I burst out laughing."
The band's most popular hits in the '80s and '90s included Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Money For Nothing and Tunnel of Love. Their album Brothers in Arms sold 30-million copies worldwide.
The band's original front man and lead guitarist, Mark Knopfler, who has gone solo, dissolved it in 1995.
Other founding members were Knopfler's younger brother, David, John Illsley and Pick Withers.
Reis was asked to send a demo recording of his music and, after a month, Clark told him he could join the gig. "It sounds almost unbelievable but it really was that simple."
Reis, who starred in the South African TV series The Game and the miniseries Homeland, as well as in the hit musical Buddy that toured the country in the mid-'90s, suspected that Clark had watched footage of his band, Waterhorse, on the internet.
Reis, who went to the UK to take a break from acting, ended up playing for Waterhorse, which was based in Canterbury.
While there he met and married occupational therapist Joanna. They have a two-year-old son, Junot. Reis also has a 16-year-old daughter, Dancya, from a previous marriage.
Other band members include session guitarist Phil Palmer, saxophonist Chris White, drummer Steve Ferrone, second keyboard player Jamie Squire and Mick Feat on bass.
"Dire Straits is still a solid rock band and it has an instantly recognisable thumbprint," said Reis, who returned from rehearsals with band members last month.
He was born in Durban but grew up in what was then Lourenco Marques in Mozambique. His mother was English while his father, who was involved in import and export, was Portuguese-Welsh.
Reis completed his primary school education in Mozambique before becoming a boarder and matriculating at Kearsney College, KwaZulu-Natal. It was while at Kearsney that he discovered Dire Straits.
"That's the first time I heard Sultans of Swing. It was also the first time I picked up a guitar."
Going to Wits to do a BA in drama, he began to take a serious interest in the guitar . "I had a black Fernandes. I remember getting up early in the morning to play for an hour before lectures ."
He said he was encouraged by a roommate to play at "the Dev" - the Devonshire Hotel in Braamfontein, a popular student haunt at the time.
Said Reis, who will be leaving for London in May for more rehearsals: "It's exhilarating; it's an enormous amount of work and I have a very, very short time to catch up."
Well, considering that they got some guy from South Africa to do it, rather than they guy at the local pub, it seems that they did spend some time thinking about who might be suitable :) There may be even better MK clones out there, but he seems fine on the guitar.
No they didn't ask but as with any other covers/tribute band, they don't need to.
Well, considering that they got some guy from South Africa to do it, rather than they guy at the local pub, it seems that they did spend some time thinking about who might be suitable :) There may be even better MK clones out there, but he seems fine on the guitar.
I don't think anyone is concerned about the appointment of Terence Reis.
The concern is that that article state quite clearly that he is joining Dire Straits, not "The Straits".
In fact I was replying to Waterline Man rather than you, Dusty.
One wonders if they tried to get a DS drummer to do it.
Well, to avoid being accused of being "rude" or "prejudiced" I'm just going to post this and keep my thoughts to myself.
SA musician gets call from Dire Straits
In fact I was replying to Waterline Man rather than you, Dusty.
One wonders if they tried to get a DS drummer to do it.
Apologies, I tend to ignore Waterline Man's posts. ;)
Well, to avoid being accused of being "rude" or "prejudiced" I'm just going to post this and keep my thoughts to myself.
I want to be "rude" and a "prejudiced mind"...
when i read....QuoteSA musician gets call from Dire Straits
from WHO??????????? From Dire Straits? What can i say? Rubbish, garbage, shame.... Oh yes, but someone gonna tell us that's a "simple mistake" from the author, he should call them "the best dire straits line-up of all times".
Well, to avoid being accused of being "rude" or "prejudiced" I'm just going to post this and keep my thoughts to myself.
I want to be "rude" and a "prejudiced mind"...
when i read....QuoteSA musician gets call from Dire Straits
from WHO??????????? From Dire Straits? What can i say? Rubbish, garbage, shame.... Oh yes, but someone gonna tell us that's a "simple mistake" from the author, he should call them "the best dire straits line-up of all times".
Remember last summer when Dire Straits was already used to advertise a live gig.
Well, considering that they got some guy from South Africa to do it, rather than they guy at the local pub, it seems that they did spend some time thinking about who might be suitable :) There may be even better MK clones out there, but he seems fine on the guitar.
I don't think anyone is concerned about the appointment of Terence Reis.
The concern is that that article state quite clearly that he is joining Dire Straits, not "The Straits".
And now he
yeah namely the article, written by a journalist which is not very aware ;D
But three articles in a row suggests a deliberate campaign of misinformation...
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/april/2/rockers_dire_straits_dream-1.aspx
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/april/2/rockers_dire_straits_dream-1.aspx
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/april/2/rockers_dire_straits_dream-1.aspx
This has to be the best one: He said: 'A man rang up one day and said 'I
And for me - i wouldnt want Dire Straits to reform anyway - things are MUCH better now in terms of album quality and options for seeing MK live!
those of us who have supported him throughout everything
those of us who have supported him throughout everything
lol, I know what you mean Val but this phrase suggests some sort of horror story during his solo years when of course the opposite is true. :)
Anyway if The Real Straits were back you would count me in even if this would give me seats not closer than the back of an arena.
Anyway if The Real Straits were back you would count me in even if this would give me seats not closer than the back of an arena.
To add to the journalist badly informed case I don't remember any Dire Straits gig in 2002...despite we were pretty close to but it wasn't.
From a personal point of view, I have to say that Terence Reis is humbled and excited about playing with members of one of his all-time favourite bands, and wants to do the songs justice. Surely nobody can be bitter about that? He is a fantastic guitar player and vocalist in his own right, and doesn't wantto even try and imitate Mark (who could, anyway?), but will respect the songs and the opportunity he has to play with Alan, Phil and Chris in particular. I know this, because Terence is my friend and bandmate in Waterhorse. So guys, let's get behind what is quite simply a bunch of fantastic musicians getting together to play the songs of a band, and songwriter, we all enjoy.
playing them again for charity which is the only one purpose - This info I got from CW directly!
Due to the incredible success of their gig at The Royal Albert Hall, and massive demand from fans, The Straits are pleased to announce that they will be playing at a number of music festivals throughout Europe this summer, starting with...
You can call me a cynic, but I won't be surprised if soon after the "one off" charity show we get an announcement along the lines ofQuoteDue to the incredible success of their gig at The Royal Albert Hall, and massive demand from fans, The Straits are pleased to announce that they will be playing at a number of music festivals throughout Europe this summer, starting with...
Even their site has a "Dates" (plural) page - why dates? They are only playing one date, aren't they?
I'm just sceptical that it could turn out to be "the thin end of the wedge" and I feel there could be a hidden agenda! We'll see soon enough! :-\
I bet my wife's new car there will be more gigs.
playing them again for charity which is the only one purpose - This info I got from CW directly!
You can have them for your birthday or your wedding :
(http://www.working-on-it.com/public/ds2private.jpg)
Hey, no i agree 100% that it isn't a Dire Straits reunion - and i do think that the press are behind most of it. And regarding some of the speculation as to whether there will be more gigs - i don't think the band know that themselves yet, but if the RAH gig goes well, then why not?
The bit people have a problem with is the fact that this is being billed by some people as a Dire Straits reunion, when clearly it isn't. As has been stated, it could just be that some journalists have got the wrong end of the stick.
but if the RAH gig goes well, then why not?
I'm just saying, if the guys subsequently decided they wanted to do more in the future - there's nothing wrong in that.
Just got my tix through the post today for the Straits.
It says plus support! :o
I wonder????? :)
Cheers BBB
Just got my tix through the post today for the Straits.
It says plus support! :o
I wonder????? :)
Cheers BBB
Phil Collins :o
Just found this. :o :o :o :o :o :o
http://www.bandsintown.com/DireStraits/upcoming_events
They even have a picture of Mark!!!!!!!
Cheers BBB
Look at the 'past tour dates'
A bit strange!!! :disbelief :disbelief :disbelief
Cheers BBB
They dont even know what they are putting on their sites...
When promoting David Knopfler
If you click the venues of those Past Tour dates, they say 2010.
Strange stuff.
Doesn't looks like ignorance, again?
;D
The special one off show will feature former members: Alan Clark, Phil Palmer, Chris White, Steve Ferrone, Terence Reis, Mick Feat and Jamie Squire in an extremely rare opportunity to see their hits performed live.
Just remember that italian show with Solid Rock band plus Alan, John, Chris, Phil and Jack, the promoter used the Dire Straits name, and when the members of the band (both bands) knew about it, they pushed the promoter in order to retire that promotion campaign and use the correct one.
When I heard the youtube clip on the Straits website it took me back. Back to the sound I have been missing for years - a taste of the glory of the BIA tour, and the slickness of the OES tour. Yet with a fresh feel - that young dude on the keyboard adds a contemporary edge to MFN. Any doubts I had about attending this gig were instantly dismissed.
Buying a Pensa Suhr does not turn you into MK unfortunately. :-\
In reply to "the visitor", I would just like to point out that the programme "A Life in Songs" was only one hour long. To do justice to someone like Mark Knopfler would have needed a series of hour-long programmes!
In reply to "the visitor", I would just like to point out that the programme "A Life in Songs" was only one hour long. To do justice to someone like Mark Knopfler would have needed a series of hour-long programmes!
It was also about Mark Knopfler not Dire Straits.
In reply to "the visitor", I would just like to point out that the programme "A Life in Songs" was only one hour long. To do justice to someone like Mark Knopfler would have needed a series of hour-long programmes!
It was also about Mark Knopfler not Dire Straits.
Quite right! :) Errr, wasn't he Dire Straits too?
Hello again
Glad to see this is a lively forum.
First of all in response to the description of my post described as being 'corporate', I assume you are implying that I am in some way associated with the Straits and the promotional campaign that accompanies their show. I'm not. My only association is I like Dire Straits songs.
Mark is still playing DS stuff live.
Mark is still playing DS stuff live.Who would complain that TOL is back and give a rest to TR? Communiqu
What I worry about is that it all could be a huge disappointment and the tears may not be of joy! I would love to hear WDYTYG sung live again, by Mark, but I fear it would spoil my memories. :-\ I prefer MK to continue on the path he is on at the moment and just remember those great DS songs as they were on the recordings we are lucky enough to still have.
I agree with Jackal, MK is a different person now and is doing what HE likes doing. :)
Right! My great memories of listening him playing SOS are long spoiled by his latest rendition of it.
I've pretty much kept out of this debate. Let me just say it's ridiculous for anyone to believe that anyone other than Mark was the reason for Dire Straits Success. Seriously? Dire Straits WAS Mark Knopfler. He doesn't owe anyone any credit. He was the writer for pretty much every track they released. The other band members should be thanking him for what he gave to them. Dire Straits are dead as a touring band... End of!
There, I feel better now :)
What I worry about is that it all could be a huge disappointment and the tears may not be of joy! I would love to hear WDYTYG sung live again, by Mark, but I fear it would spoil my memories. :-\ I prefer MK to continue on the path he is on at the moment and just remember those great DS songs as they were on the recordings we are lucky enough to still have.
I agree with Jackal, MK is a different person now and is doing what HE likes doing. :)
Right! My great memories of listening him playing SOS are long spoiled by his latest rendition of it.
hair today gone tomorrow
Maybe I'm in a minority but I'm really not fussed about hearing WDTYG again. There are much better solo songs that have never been played, 5.15am, You Don't Know You're Born etc.
hair today gone tomorrow
:(
If you wanna listen to the DS songs, go to the RAH and enjoy Dire Straits ;D
... I might add "Before Trash MTV" LE
And Silverstone Blues, another racing car related song.
And Silverstone Blues, another racing car related song.
I dont think The Straits will play that song...
??? ??? ???
And Silverstone Blues, another racing car related song.
I dont think The Straits will play that song...
??? ??? ???
The Straits probably not but Mark?
And Silverstone Blues, another racing car related song.
I dont think The Straits will play that song...
??? ??? ???
The Straits probably not but Mark?
Is Mark Knopfler playing at that gig at the Royal Albert Hall with The Straits?
However, its very likely that MK never play that song, more likely that MK plays with The Straits at that gig ;D
They're looking at it wrong though; they should treat the songs as a challenge and not just give up after a couple of attempts. Remember on the STP tour if I remember correctly Guy said they only were finally happy with Speedway by the Denver concert or something? That's the kind of attitude they should be taking. He could always introduce it by saying "this is an attempt at..." or "we're going to have a swing at..." anyway - he usually does! ;D
No such thing as perfection though. :)They're looking at it wrong though; they should treat the songs as a challenge and not just give up after a couple of attempts. Remember on the STP tour if I remember correctly Guy said they only were finally happy with Speedway by the Denver concert or something? That's the kind of attitude they should be taking. He could always introduce it by saying "this is an attempt at..." or "we're going to have a swing at..." anyway - he usually does! ;D
I think Mark wants it perfectly played... And not trying to play it perfect.
For example if Mark convice Vince and some extra choir to be part of a tour...
For example if Mark convice Vince and some extra choir to be part of a tour...
Forgive my ignorance, but who is Vince? ??? Vince Gill perhaps. :-\
Just heard that David Gilmour and Nick Mason, unexpectedly, joined Roger Waters on stage last night! 8) I wonder if MK will do something similar on 22nd May! :-\ What a silly thought! ;D
Two warm up gigs will be played at the Under The Bridge room at Stamford Bridge Football Ground, London (home of Chelsea FC).
Wed 18 May - 100 pairs free entry by prior arrangement, i.e., 200 people in total.
Fri 20 May - 100 pairs free entry by prior arrangement, i.e., 200 people in total.
If you would like to attend either of these gigs please mail (info@mark-knopfler-news.co.uk) with Wed warm up or Fri warm up in the subject line of your email. Places will go on a first come first served basis and there will be no charge for entry. The names of the first 100 people to email for each gig will be put on a list (i.e, 100 pairs for the Wed gig and 100 pairs for the Fri gig). You will be required to provide photo-proof of identity on arrival at Under The Bridge. Please arrive by 7 pm.
# Source : MKNews
Two warm up gigs will be played at the Under The Bridge room at Stamford Bridge Football Ground, London (home of Chelsea FC).
Wed 18 May - 100 pairs free entry by prior arrangement, i.e., 200 people in total.
Fri 20 May - 100 pairs free entry by prior arrangement, i.e., 200 people in total.
If you would like to attend either of these gigs please mail (info@mark-knopfler-news.co.uk) with Wed warm up or Fri warm up in the subject line of your email. Places will go on a first come first served basis and there will be no charge for entry. The names of the first 100 people to email for each gig will be put on a list (i.e, 100 pairs for the Wed gig and 100 pairs for the Fri gig). You will be required to provide photo-proof of identity on arrival at Under The Bridge. Please arrive by 7 pm.
# Source : MKNews
Anyone received confirmation of free entry? I sent an email but its getting a little close now so I doubt I've got any
There's nothing quite like seeing to two people who once were "enemies" becoming friends again. How I'd love to see David K. walk out on the stage and he and Mark give each other a big bear hug and then sing one of the oldies.
Of course MK did work with David in his early solo career, so it's not like David stormed out and they never spoke again.
But something seems to have happened in the last while for sure.
Of course MK did work with David in his early solo career, so it's not like David stormed out and they never spoke again.
But something seems to have happened in the last while for sure.
Can you enlarge upon this, dusty? I'm intrigued! ;)
Can you enlarge upon this, dusty? I'm intrigued! ;)
My guess is that when David started his solo career and asked Mark to work with him, the things that were said and done during the making of Making Movies were forgotten. Just a silly fight between brothers. Later, royalties and money became an issue, and I think David is very bitter about that. I don't know who's right or wrong in this, but David seems to me a very honest and square fellow, and I don't think he'd claim he's entitled to royalties if he clearly isn't. I think there's a darker side to Mark ...
As I supposed (not in this forum) the Straits tour is starting. It will not be a "one-day only". That's a shame imho.
http://www.melodicamente.com/2011/05/the-straits-ex-dire-straits-concerto-orbetello/
It's in Italian but google could help you.
Alessandro
Shock! Horror! Who could possibly have predicted this development?!
What a bunch of shysters. "One-off" charity event my arse.
I had the same thought Val, but can only say: Hopefully NOT!
LE
playing them again for charity which is the only one purpose - This info I got from CW directly!<<
I
... yes, without MK, but when I listened and loved that piano, hammond, sax and rythmic guitar parts, it wasnt to MK to whom I was listening to...
:)
... yes, without MK, but when I listened and loved that piano, hammond, sax and rythmic guitar parts, it wasnt to MK to whom I was listening to...
:)
That's pretty insulting to MK imo! Dire Straits without MK's voice and guitar would be nothing to me!
... yes, without MK, but when I listened and loved that piano, hammond, sax and rythmic guitar parts, it wasnt to MK to whom I was listening to...
:)
That's pretty insulting to MK imo! Dire Straits without MK's voice and guitar would be nothing to me!
... yes, without MK, but when I listened and loved that piano, hammond, sax and rythmic guitar parts, it wasnt to MK to whom I was listening to...
:)
That's pretty insulting to MK imo! Dire Straits without MK's voice and guitar would be nothing to me!
Why? Mk was the composer, singer and main guitar player, but he didnt play any of the other instruments. What I love from the Romeo and Juliet break is the sax solo, which was played by Chris White. What I loved from Telegraph road was the piano break, wich was played by Alan Clark etc etc
I think you missundertsood what I meant :)
I don't think so! I understood that you weren't listening to MK! :(
I don't think so! I understood that you weren't listening to MK! :(
Well, its not that you missunderstood me, its that I didnt explain myself properly. What I mean is that I dont listen to what MK is doing at that moments of the songs, but to what the others players are playing, when they are all playing at the same time, but its the moment of the sax solo, the piano solo etc etc...
A question on Guy's forum:
So THE STRAITS want to do a few gigs in Italy..why the panic? If the demand is there and no copyright laws are broken then why get upset?
Guy: No panic, I think it's a great idea....it's just that the name is misleading IMO.
I don't like them using that name int ha way because "The Straits" is the way I usally shorten the magic name and could be a bit confusing that this is not the real deal. A name ala "Dire Fake" ou "Straits of things" would be ok, but just "The Straits" : :disbelief
We are getting the straits but with out the dire. I'm happy with that. Mk can keep that word for his new records.
We are getting the straits but with out the dire. I'm happy with that. Mk can keep that word for his new records.
I like DS/MK tribute bands too. Anyway, usually I attend their shows for free.
(albeit without his highness on his stool of a throne)
We are getting the straits but with out the dire. I'm happy with that. Mk can keep that word for his new records.
They have a video on the website and play MFN. It sounds great but I noted that Phil did the main soloing so wonder if he'll be charged with all of the solos at the RAH gig, Sultans, TOL etc....
I think that's where they'll have an issue, as no one sounds like MK. (Mike Oldfield's moonlight shadow solo sounded knopfleresk but apart from that he's a very unique guitarist.) I hope they keep the set based on songs which benefit from harmony singing rather than long solos as that can only be a let down....Phil's good but he ain't MK by a stretch...
Btw. Please excuse my bad sentence construction onshow off :-)
the last post. I'm writing this on my new IPhone, and I'm
still getting used to it. Lol ;)
Cheers. BBB
(albeit without his highness on his stool of a throne)and they were invited by Dave himself to play on his 60th birthday party!
We are getting the straits but with out the dire. I'm happy with that. Mk can keep that word for his new records.
I find these sentences astonishingly insulting and harsh I must say. No problem with that, everybody to his own, but how comes? MK has nothing to do with this whole affair apart from writing all the stuff that some of these guys gave a hopefully good living for a while. Don't tell me that David, Pick and John "helped" MK to get a career going, it would have gone off in this or that way with these high quality writing for sure... It seems more to me that he helped them in those "dire" days...
However.
The band "Dire Straits" is clearly nothing I am interested anymore, I found myself telling a friend of mine who winded me up the other day with saying "and still listening to Dire Straits every day...?" that I was myself astonished that I really had to think about when I really heard the last DS record. MK has done so much stuff and has been so productive since 1996 that I can live very well without that output from the past. (And he keeps some of that stuff alive on tour of course, and I listen to those songs of course, for the nosey ones ;) ) I loved it in my past and it was a really important part of my life, but I was going on, other interests, more important things came up with growing up, and now MK's music is for sure one of very few constants in my life. Brothers In Arms was, STP was, last year Get Lucky was and his touring keeps a very high standard that can hook someone and make him addictive. And it is going on.
BUT, these threads are quite interesting and maybe give this "Straits" band more attention than they usually would have deserved (again in my opinion..) apart from the good cause. So, honestly, I am eager to hear from you about the show, I understand you are obviously going, Visitor? Would be nice to hear from you afterwards and telling us a little bit about it.
LE
Hopefully someone will make a recording too.mark did it all the time...listen to the boots :-)
Have a great time folks, tribute bands just aren't my cup of tea.
I don't really have a problem with the name either - I think people associated with the band tended to abbreviate it to "The Straits", but I've never really heard a fan say that.
How about:
The most Dire Straits bit of Dire Straits was always Mark Knopfler's voice..........
What about his guitar sound? :-\
Yet the contributions of the band are seldom as pronounced as, say, the sax, which tended to dominate proceedings whenever it was brought out (and it ruined Sultans for years in my opinion).
I have to say here that for the final solo after the piano break something is needed to answer Marks guitar in the build up. When he tries to play that part without a sax he has to put in fills and it sounds too busy and doesn't flow.Yet the contributions of the band are seldom as pronounced as, say, the sax, which tended to dominate proceedings whenever it was brought out (and it ruined Sultans for years in my opinion).
I cannot agree more!
Alessandro
That newspaper review is utter gash!
Yes, that's right people JUST the voice was missing in the gig.
OMG! Douche bags.
I have to say here that for the final solo after the piano break something is needed to answer Marks guitar in the build up. When he tries to play that part without a sax he has to put in fills and it sounds too busy and doesn't flow.Yet the contributions of the band are seldom as pronounced as, say, the sax, which tended to dominate proceedings whenever it was brought out (and it ruined Sultans for years in my opinion).
I cannot agree more!
Alessandro
Thanks for the pictures, but I'm not too sure about them being described as Dire Straits new line-up, The Straits! Or even The Straits, formerly Dire Straits! :-\
That newspaper review is utter gash!
Yes, that's right people JUST the voice was missing in the gig.
OMG! Douche bags.
So were you at the gig Fordie? How can you comment?
Sorry, but I thought SOS was absolutely dreadful! Wrong notes everywhere, clumsily played - I was glad when it ended! R&J did absolutely nothing for me either, without Mark's voice, but Chris's solo was beautiful as we would expect. It just proves to me who was DS - Mark without a doubt!
Jackal, you were quite right - this was as good as it gets, unfortunately! Mark has nothing to fear from this at all! Morer rocking, more lively? I don't think so!
You have a habit of crashing the aftershows!
Glad you had a good time. :)
Personally I don't "get" the whole tribute band thing, with somebody pretending to be somebody else, but I know lots of people do so good luck to them.
Hi BBB! I was thinking of you all last evening and I'm glad you had a good time, even sans goosebumps! ;D
BTW Who were the special guests and did anyone from the band pay tribute to Mark for writing the songs?
Very funny though was when Alan said that the RAH don't
like people filming, flash photos etc...
but he said to absolutely feel free to film, take pics, post on YouTube, twitter etc...
I don't know if this was a deliberate play on Mark's wishes when he performs. ;D
Robert Powell (Jesus) compared the night.
1st support was Mark Butcher (ex England cricket)
2nd support was Geno Washington.
Cheers BBB
Val is angrrrrrry today ;D
also, strange setlist order.?
and no "goodies" i mean, no single handed sailor or it never rains or or or...
still waiting for the juicy stories from BBB though...
Pick, Thanks for your comments. I know it's not the best way to review a performance, from a video clip, especially with poor sound, but I still stand by what I have already said about SOS, it didn't sound good at all to me!
"Some bum notes" and "full of wrong notes" are two very different things though. And I'd be confident in betting MK has made a mistake or two in his time... Problem is, Terence is under such close scrutiny. There was nothing that really offended my ear but then nothing in the DS back catalogue made much use of real chromaticism... ;-)
"Some bum notes" and "full of wrong notes" are two very different things though. And I'd be confident in betting MK has made a mistake or two in his time... Problem is, Terence is under such close scrutiny. There was nothing that really offended my ear but then nothing in the DS back catalogue made much use of real chromaticism... ;-)
Anyway, I was there and it sounded great in the moment.
What I heard are not jazzy bits, or deviations. I would be happy about those "mistakes" - no, what I heard definitely did offend my ear! MK has said that he is happy about some of his mistakes and he tries to leave them in and eventually they become part of the song. That's OK if the mistake sounds good. ;)
The bonus is that some contributors on this forum seem pleasantly surprised by Terence's contribution, which I always thought and hoped would be the case.
Face it, YOU MISSED OUT!!!! Long live the Straits!!!
Knopfler fundamentalists -
the hard line faction were all at home anyway awaiting for YouTube footage with notepads ready to spring onto this forum and slate the gig.
In my short time on this place, I would have expected nothing else.
If you weren't there, save your negativity and go and get your fix of MK at his next charity gig. Oh sorry, you won't be able to go to that one becuase you aren't a member of a high society club or associated with a Radio 4 presenter.
Face it, YOU MISSED OUT!!!! Long live the Straits!!!
Face it, YOU MISSED OUT!!!! Long live the Straits!!!
It was an awesome gig. This was not, however, a gig for Knopfler fundamentalists - it was for people who wanted to have a damn good time and hear Dire Straits songs played well, and by some of the original band.
From a brief read of this forum it seems the hard line faction were all at home anyway awaiting for YouTube footage with notepads ready to spring onto this forum and slate the gig. In my short time on this place, I would have expected nothing else. Let me tell you, you're in the minority. Life exists outside of the internet and everyone at the RAH yesterday had an awesome time. How do I know? Because a packed house stood around me on their feet dancing....you couldn't help but stand up, the atmosphere was electric.
If you weren't there, save your negativity and go and get your fix of MK at his next charity gig. Oh sorry, you won't be able to go to that one becuase you aren't a member of a high society club or associated with a Radio 4 presenter.
Face it, YOU MISSED OUT!!!! Long live the Straits!!!
Full report to come!
Including a great chat with Mr Ed Bicknell
Cheers. BBB
Selber Bitch! ;Ddeine mutter! :)
LE
Selber Bitch! ;Ddeine mutter! :)
LE
let this be a first warning (not the last, as we are not "that kinda forum")
Hmmm. Speaking of negativity...
I however hope I can see MK on one or some more "regular" gig(s) in 2012 when he hopefully tours for the sixth time in the last 12 years. I have not the feeling that I am missed out as a part of his large audiences all over the world.
LE
Hi
Here's a blog I wrote about the concert
http://simonmarksmith.com/wordpress/uncategorized/the-straits-at-the-albert-hall-may-22-2011/
Hi
Here's a blog I wrote about the concert
http://simonmarksmith.com/wordpress/uncategorized/the-straits-at-the-albert-hall-may-22-2011/
Simon, that is a very well written piece. Thank you for sharing.
Welcome to the forum and please stick around. :)
Simon, Welcome to this forum and thank you for your beautifully written and very touching blog! I look forward to reading more from you. :)
ok girls, stop bitchfighting.
the show is over, get on with it, listen to Guy, saying the same thing.
not worth fighting over her on the forum.
let this be a first warning (not the last, as we are not "that kinda forum")
Hi
Here's a blog I wrote about the concert
http://simonmarksmith.com/wordpress/uncategorized/the-straits-at-the-albert-hall-may-22-2011/
let this be a first warning (not the last, as we are not "that kinda forum")
I don't know if the warning was strictly necessary. We value our free speech here and although strong opinions were being put forward, people were remaining civil. :)
I'm not asking you! Please, ask yoursef....Do you REALLY REALLY LOVE Mark to hurt him like that? Or the free speech thing is more important to you? There always have been a choice - to hide yourself behind "MY" opinion's rights or to be wise and silent... :-\
playing them again for charity which is the only one purpose - This info I got from CW directly!
It's a no brainer. Freedom of speech wins every single time.
ok girls, stop bitchfighting.
the show is over, get on with it, listen to Guy, saying the same thing.
not worth fighting over her on the forum.
let this be a first warning (not the last, as we are not "that kinda forum")
Sorry.... I think you're right... ;)
It's only a very bad feeling when I think "Straits" without Knopfler... and sure I don't have to explain it in this forum..... :)Hi
Here's a blog I wrote about the concert
http://simonmarksmith.com/wordpress/uncategorized/the-straits-at-the-albert-hall-may-22-2011/
Simon... I like very much your piece... ;)....... not The Straits... only your piece...
I too, Simon, liked your piece.
That you wrote.
It's a no brainer. Freedom of speech wins every single time.
Hi Fordie, I agree with you entirely! Let's hope Mark & DS sell lots and lots of albums in the wake of this concert! Now I'm looking forward to Mark's next album and tour! :P
Slavi, I hope we can put all of this behind us now and be friends! Nobody, I am sure would ever want to hurt Mark in any way, because we all care about him too much. As dusty has already said, nothing we have discussed on this forum could possibly have hurt him in the least! Let's move on now, shall we? :)
won't happen here....It's a no brainer. Freedom of speech wins every single time.
You got to fight to keep this one alive.
I used to be part of the an extremely popular forum called Strat-Talk for years. Recently I made one comment about the death of Osama (nothing outrageous, just a 'hope the world is a better place blah blah') - the post was quickly deleted. I made a post asking why my post was deleted and used the phrase "what happened to free speech" - I was then banned and my status says "banned forever!" and the reason given was "continually questioning the actions of Moderators".
Well, I was outraged to say the least, but have decided that any forum with those draconian and limited rules isn`t worth the time of day. And therefore is a poorer place. Might as well watch Play School.
Please keep this forum alive with a members right to have an opinion and a point of view.
won't happen here....
Lol - sense of humour goes a looooooonnnnnng way for a healthy life! ;D
Oohhhh whaauww, what a messages I had to read again, this is sure a HOT dog
BTW, welcome Simon! Was surprised to know you are a fan. It's a pity we didn't meet...
I'm not sure if people here know that Simon has a song with Chris on sax and Chris Whitten on the drums...Simon, would be happy to know how was that happen??
http://www.simonsdiary.co.uk/songs/Songs%202002/songs%202002.html#gritty
Well let me start! First of all I want to welcome Dona 74 and Simonmarksmith to this wonderful forum of great fans and friends where everybody can give their opinion as long as we all treat each other with respect! We can disagree, but never should hurt each others feelings! …. Fieneke
Simon, Thank you! I really enjoyed listening to "Gritty", it had a lovely feeling and your voice was complemented so well with Chris's beautiful sax and the bass running through! I liked it a lot! :P
...or Phil...won't happen here....
Unless anybody makes any comments about my beloved Osama Bin Laden.
According to a poster from page #13 of this thread, the road manager for The Straits is certain Terry Kilburn. What a small world.
According to a poster from page #13 of this thread, the road manager for The Straits is certain Terry Kilburn. What a small world.
Nope, that was a fake poster. The photo shows dire straits "legends" band, leaded by Marco Caviglia that performed a few gigs in Italy. Tour Manager was exactly Kilburn.
According to a poster from page #13 of this thread, the road manager for The Straits is certain Terry Kilburn. What a small world.
Nope, that was a fake poster. The photo shows dire straits "legends" band, leaded by Marco Caviglia that performed a few gigs in Italy. Tour Manager was exactly Kilburn.
Yes, I thought that was a fake poster and so I didn't really believe TK was manager of The Straits! I'm just curious to know who is! ;)
Well, the photo may be outdated, but the band line up is exactly the same as the last RAH gig, so you never know.According to a poster from page #13 of this thread, the road manager for The Straits is certain Terry Kilburn. What a small world.
Nope, that was a fake poster. The photo shows dire straits "legends" band, leaded by Marco Caviglia that performed a few gigs in Italy. Tour Manager was exactly Kilburn.
Well, the photo may be outdated, but the band line up is exactly the same as the last RAH gig, so you never know.
Yes, that's why I said they used an outdated photo. Nevermind.
The poster is a fake.
Not that this means anything, but when I was queuing up
for the after show party tickets before the gig, I was talking to Ed & Terry.
They did seem to be together for the evening :o :o,
Cheers. BBB
Very friendly threesome I'd say :P :o
Very friendly threesome I'd say :P :o
JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!????? :P ;D
Cheers. BBB
Very friendly threesome I'd say :P :o
JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!????? :P ;D
Cheers. BBB
Let me add that I've seen your tattoo's in person too ::) ::)
Something to tell your Grandchildren!
What a 'Claim To Fame'
Cheers BBB
The poster is a fake.
How can you say for certain? Seems plausible to me that the promoter just used the first picture he could find. The rest of the info may well be correct.
You can call me a cynic, but I won't be surprised if soon after the "one off" charity show we get an announcement along the lines ofQuoteDue to the incredible success of their gig at The Royal Albert Hall, and massive demand from fans, The Straits are pleased to announce that they will be playing at a number of music festivals throughout Europe this summer, starting with...
I would go for the same set list from the last leg of the GL tour anytime compared with a set that would have some rare, but bad or unrehearsed played stuff...
I'm just sceptical that it could turn out to be "the thin end of the wedge" and I feel there could be a hidden agenda! We'll see soon enough! :-\
A friend of mine uploaded his recording of the show
http://www.archive.org/details/TheStraits (http://www.archive.org/details/TheStraits)
Before you download it, I must say that he
It's a no brainer. Freedom of speech wins every single time.
You got to fight to keep this one alive.
I used to be part of the an extremely popular forum called Strat-Talk for years. Recently I made one comment about the death of Osama (nothing outrageous, just a 'hope the world is a better place blah blah') - the post was quickly deleted. I made a post asking why my post was deleted and used the phrase "what happened to free speech" - I was then banned and my status says "banned forever!" and the reason given was "continually questioning the actions of Moderators".
Well, I was outraged to say the least, but have decided that any forum with those draconian and limited rules isn`t worth the time of day. And therefore is a poorer place. Might as well watch Play School.
Please keep this forum alive with a members right to have an opinion and a point of view.
As for me I don't feel free to share my opinion here.
I don't feel a respect from many people if my opinion is different from theirs.
I don't feel the freedom of speech on AMIT...
I even feel fear every time I read this topic and to post here...
As for me I don't feel free to share my opinion here.
I don't feel a respect from many people if my opinion is different from theirs.
I don't feel the freedom of speech on AMIT...
I even feel fear every time I read this topic and to post here...
But Slavi, I notice that, lately, you have been taking full advantage of freedom of speech on this forum - more than most, in fact!
Suggestion: Put this thread under Almost Straits (that's actually funny) or under General Discussion.I'm with Jackal on this one! Putting this thread under Almost Straits summarizes it very well ;)
Just a tiny amount ...
Ps/ By the way, Jackal, AMIT is full of threads, so you dont have to read this one if you dont want, nobody forces you to do that :)