The Dire Straits Experience, the acclaimed live show from former Dire Straits member Chris White, have announced a six-date UK tour spanning May and June 2018.
It has been more than 35 years since the opening line of ‘Sultans of Swing’ was first heard being broadcast around the world. in the process, it introduced us to a magnificent guitar player and songwriter in Mark Knopfler, and to what has become a musical universe unto itself: the music of Dire Straits.
Over 25 years have passed since Dire Straits disbanded, leaving a catalogue of some of the finest compositions and musical performances that the heyday of rock ever produced.
It was against the backdrop of a two-decade break and an increasing demand to hear one of the most dramatic songbooks in rock history played live again – the former members of Dire Straits, Alan Clark, Chris White and Phil Palmer formed The Straits for a charity show at The Royal Albert Hall in 2011.
With the prolific Knopfler enjoying an incredibly successful solo career, Alan Clark called upon the singer songwriter, Terence Reis to front the band in his absence. By the time The Straits ended, three and a half years later, the band had played more than 150 shows in 25 countries around the world.
However, an invitation to play a series of shows in New Zealand and Australia has seen Chris White and Terence Reis collaborating again for The Dire Straits Experience. Joining them is a stellar band of some of the finest professional musicians the UK has to offer.
And so it is that these songs, in all their ambition, grandeur and aching beauty, are once again presented live…for the fans that have kept them alive.
The Dire Straits Experience would have concerts in UK on 10th, 18th and 19th May, then they will have another three shows in June 22nd, 26th and 28th. If you want to buy tickets, click here.
Source: http://www.musicplussport.com/the-dire-straits-experience/
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