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John Illsley Announces November 2026 Italy Tour with Guitarist Andrea Valeri

August 5, 2026

John Illsley and Andrea Valeri announce their November 2026 Italy tour featuring Dire Straits classics.

Dire Straits fans in Italy have something special to look forward to this autumn. John Illsley, founding bassist of Dire Straits, has announced a new series of live ...

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John Illsley Announces November 2026 Italy Tour with Guitarist Andrea Valeri

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