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Showing posts with label Dire Straits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dire Straits. Show all posts

Monday, February 20, 2012

The Sound of Dire Straits' European tour

"Never mind Love Over Gold.
The Straits are PURE GOLD"

– Classic Rock

THE STRAITS
MARCH 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR

"THE SOUND OF DIRE STRAITS"

FORMER MEMBERS OF DIRE STRAITS
PERFORM THE GREATEST HITS

MONEY FOR NOTHING, ROMEO AND JULIET, TUNNEL OF LOVE, WALK OF LIFE, PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS, SOLID ROCK, EXPRESSO LOVE AND MANY MORE!

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After a hugely successful 14-date UK and European tour in 2011, and having just returned from playing at the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi, The Straits will be heading out on an 18-date European tour in March 2012.

The Straits are comprised of former Dire Straits members Alan Clark (keyboards) and Chris White (sax, vocals), plus world-class musicians Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty’s drummer), Terence Reis (lead vocals, guitar), Mike Feat (bass), Adam Phillips (guitar) and Jamie Squire (keyboards, vocals).

The Straits will perform for one night only in the UK, at London’s indigO2 on Thursday 29th March.

The forthcoming European tour is a direct result of the overwhelming demand to hear the band’s much loved catalogue of unforgettable songs. The Straits will perform songs from the classic albums Dire Straits (1978), Communiqué (1979), Making Movies (1980), Love Over Gold (1982), Brothers In Arms (1985) and On Every Street (1991).

Experience the unforgettable classic songs - Sultans of Swing, Romeo And Juliet, Tunnel Of Love, Private Investigations, Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, and Brothers In Arms.

"Terence Reis carries it off with aplomb... exactly what a packed Apollo had come to see – a great night”
– Record Collector

THE STRAITS
MARCH 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR

THE STRAITS
MARCH 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR

London IndigO2 concert ticket prices:
£11.75/£28.00/£39.00/£50.00

0844 844 0002 / www.ticketmaster.co.uk
0871 230 1097 / www.seetickets.com
0871 424 4444 / www.ticketline.co.uk

Belfast, Northern Ireland – Ulster Hall
Monday 5th March

Tickets: £33.00/£35.00
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Dublin, Ireland – Olympia Theatre
Tuesday 6th March

Tickets: €32.50/€34.50
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Gothenburg, Sweden – Brewhouse
Friday 9th March

Tickets: 290.00Kr/390.00Kr
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Copenhagen, Denmark – Amager Bio
Saturday 10th March

Tickets: 320.00Kr
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Aarhus, Denmark – Train
Sunday 11th March

Tickets: 285.00Kr
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Stuttgart, Germany – LKA
Tuesday 13th March

Tickets: €30.90
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Prague, Czech Republic – KC Vltavska
Wednesday 14th March

Tickets: 890.00Kc/1090.00Kc
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Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
Friday 16th March

Tickets: €37.50
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Munich, Germany – Muffathalle
Saturday 17th March

Tickets: €28.85
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Zurich, Switzerland – X-Tra
Sunday 18th March

Tickets: CHF65.00
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Porto, Portugal – Hard Club
Wednesday 21st March

Tickets: €26.00
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Lisbon, Portugal – Aula Magna
Thursday 22nd March

Tickets: €26.00/€32.00
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Bilbao, Spain – Sala Santana 27
Saturday 24th March

Tickets: €15.00
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Gijon, Spain – Teatro Jovellanos
Sunday 25th March

Tickets: €15.00/€20.00/€22.00
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Paris, France – La Cigale
Tuesday 27th March

Tickets: €45.50/€56.50/€67.50
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Tilburg, Holland – O13
Wednesday 28th March

Tickets: €40.00
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London, UK – Indig02
Thursday 29th March

Tickets: £11.75/£28.00/£39.00/£50.00
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Beau Sejour, Guernsey – Sir John Loveridge Hall
Sunday 1st April

Tickets: £45.00/£50.00
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THE STRAITS: THE BAND MEMBERS

Alan Clark (Keyboards)
Alan joined Dire Straits in 1980 as their first keyboard player and played a significant part in their transformation into one of the world’s biggest bands. Acknowledged by his fellow band members as Dire Straits' unofficial musical director, he co-produced the band’s last studio album On Every Street. Alan has played and recorded with many other high profile artists including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner and the Bee Gees. Visit Alan Clark’s official website - www.alanclarkmusic.com.

Chris White (Saxophone)
Chris White's first real break in the music industry came in 1981 when he was asked to play on Nick Heyward's album "North of a Miracle". Following this success, his reputation continued to build. He was asked to play and record with artists such as Paul McCartney, Aztec Camera, The The and Mark Knopfler, the latter leading to what he is best known for - the saxophone sound of Dire Straits. His work with the band included two World Tours, the "On Every Street" and "On The Night" albums, and the legendary "Live Aid" and "Mandela" concerts. More recently, Chris has performed on two of Mark Knopfler's solo albums. Outside of this association, he has recorded and toured with many artists, including Joe Cocker and Robbie Williams. He is currently also working on material for his second album of original work.

Steve Ferrone (Drums)
Acknowledged by his peers as one of the world’s greatest drummers, Steve first came to the world’s attention with The Average White Band and has since played with a list of high profile acts including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Scritti Politti, Chaka Khan and Slash. Steve endorses Gretsch drums, Sabian cymbals and Pro-Mark drumsticks.

Terence Reis (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Born in Maputo, Mozambique, Terence grew up playing the guitar in the style of the local finger picking street musicians, which is remarkably similar to that of Mark Knopfler. His voice made him the perfect front man for The Straits, which has elements of Knopfler, JJ Cale and Steve Earle mixed in with his own unmistakable, original sound. An honours graduate at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Dramatic Arts in Johannesburg, Reis is also an award-winning actor and has starred in several major films while continuing a parallel career as a musician.

Mick Feat (Bass)
Mick is an internationally renowned bassist who began his career as session bassist for Island Records, and has since gone on to work with many artists including Mark Knopfler, Art Garfunkel, David Gilmour, Van Morrison, Tina Turner and Justin Haywood. A master of most string bass instruments, Mick is also a respected composer and singer.

Adam Phillips (Guitar)
Adam moved to London in the early nineties and began playing with veteran singer songwriter Tom Robinson. Since then, Adam has worked both in the studio or touring with a wide variety of artists including Cher, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Richard Ashcroft, James Morrison, Hamish Stuart and Enrique Iglesias.

Jamie Squire (Keyboards, Vocals)
As well as being a fine keyboard player, 24 year-old Jamie is a highly talented multi-instrumentalist and singer, destined to become a star in his own right, having recently signed a recording contract with I.M.Port Records. Jamie is an enthusiastic and ambitious young man who is considered a major asset to the band.



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