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WATCH NOW Dire Straits’ Alchemy Live Original Film Premieres Today on YouTube (Photo by Pennie Smith)
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WATCH NOW: Dire Straits’ Alchemy Live Original Film Premieres Today on YouTube

Attention all music enthusiasts, Dire Straits fans, and seekers of iconic live performances! Get ready to immerse yourself in the nostalgia and brilliance of one of the most ...
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Leonardo Fasitta Strikes Back with The Final Solo of “Tunnel of Love” by Dire Straits
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Leonardo Fasitta Strikes Back with The Final Solo of “Tunnel of Love” by Dire Straits

Back on the Dire Straits Blog after a hiatus of 3 years, the talented Italian musician and guitarist, Leonardo Fasitta, once again graces us with his mesmerizing presence ...
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Mark Knopfler 'The Ragpicker's Dream' Anniversary
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On This Day: Mark Knopfler Released His Third Solo Studio Album “The Ragpicker’s Dream”

Twenty-one years ago, on September 30, 2002, music aficionados were introduced to another jewel in the crown of Mark Knopfler’s illustrious career. That’s his third solo studio album, ...
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In Memory of Brendan Croker (1953-2023)
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In Memory of Brendan Croker (1953-2023)

The saddest news ever published on the official website of Brendan Croker was published on the 10th of September 2023. Namely the news that day was that Brendan ...
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Remembering Jimmy Buffett Mark Knopfler Pays Tribute to a Musical Icon
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Remembering Jimmy Buffett: Mark Knopfler Pays Tribute to a Musical Icon

Published on September 3, 2023, Mark Knopfler has paid tribute to the musical icon Jimmy Buffet. The iconic guitarist and singer-songwriter shared his heartfelt emotions and memories of ...
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In Memory of Jimmy Buffet (1946-2023)
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In Memory of Jimmy Buffet (1946-2023)

With deep sadness, we’re writing this blog post about Jimmy Buffet who unfortunately lost the battle with the cancer on September 1st, 2023. Namely, his official website declared ...
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Coming Soon “CARLOS” - The New Documentary About Santana Arriving in Theatres This September
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Coming Soon: “CARLOS” – The New Documentary About Santana, Arriving in Theatres This September

In the world of music, few names shine as brightly as Carlos Santana. A virtuoso guitarist, a ten-time Grammy winner, and an artist who has enchanted audiences worldwide ...
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The Ex-Member and Guitarist of Dire Straits, Jack Sonni, Passes Away at the Age of 68
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The Ex-Member and Guitarist of Dire Straits, Jack Sonni, Passes Away at the Age of 68

Unfortunately, sad news was published on August 30, 2023, with the statement that Jack Sonni, the ex-member and guitarist of Dire Straits, had passed away. Jack possessed remarkable ...
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Hit The Tone - Dive into The Iconic “Money for Nothing” Sound with Thomann's Channel
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Hit The Tone – Dive into The Iconic “Money for Nothing” Sound with Thomann’s Channel

If you’re looking for demos and lessons, we suggest checking out the YouTube channel “Thomann’s Guitars & Basses.” This channel features a team of four people: Julia, Kris, ...
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The Classic 'Money for Nothing' Tone On a Late 1980s Groove by Laszlo Buring
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Echoes of the Past: The Classic ‘Money for Nothing’ Tone On a Late 1980s Groove by Laszlo Buring

“I was having a little fun over on Instagram. Playing someone’s 80’s action movie beats sunglasses kid, which explains the shades. So, I decided to make some of ...
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