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Mark Knopfler: “I wish Sting was here”!

Mark Knopfler: “I wish Sting was here”!
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The new documentary about AIR Studios in Montserrat is available now to buy or rent online. The iconic studio hosted some of the world’s biggest recording artists of ...
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“Your Latest Trick” – Dire Straits Cover by The French Band Custom Kitchen

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Custom Kitchen is a band from France and we have already written more about them in some of our past blog posts. Today, we would like to share ...
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Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums (1996-2007) Coming On Vinyl & CD

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Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums (1996-2007) Coming On Vinyl & CD The news coming from Mark Knopfler’s official website. These days there is a statement announcing a ...
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Happy Birthday: Mark Knopfler Today is Celebrating His 72nd Birthday

Phorography by Orest Dorosh Aug 25,2019 - Sony Centre, Toronto, Canada
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Mark Freuder Knopfler was born on August 12, 1949, in Glasgow, Scotland. His roots are from the Jewish-Hungarian family, especially his father Erwin Knopfler. Today is a big ...
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Solo of The Day: “Down to The Waterline” by Carmine D’Onofrio

“Down to The Waterline” by Carmine D’Onofrio
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Carmine D’Onofrio is a 29-years-old Italian guitarist who is originally from Naples, but today he is living in Parma, Italy. Thanks to the music of Dire Straits and ...
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“Where Do You Think You’re Going?” – Dire Straits Cover by Yann Gutter

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“Where Do You Think You’re Going?” is a song that touches many hearts, and it is also one of the best songs of Dire Straits. Our friend and ...
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In Memory of Willian Lee – Brazilian Guitarist and Street Musician

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It has been 4 years since the phenomenal Brazilian musician, guitarist, and big fan of Dire Straits passed away. Willian Soares da Silva will always be remembered as ...
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“Brothers in Arms” – Dire Straits Cover by Mike DiFiore

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Mike DiFiore is a 31-year-old guitarist, songwriter, music producer, and recording engineer from London, UK. Already we have shared blog articles about Mike DiFiore and his cover versions ...
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36 Years Ago Dire Straits Released “Money for Nothing” Song

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“Money for Nothing” is a classic hit and rock song by British rock band Dire Straits. The song is the second track/single of their fifth studio album titled ...
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Happy Birthday, John Edward Illsley!

Happy Birthday, John Edward Illsley!
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On this day, 72 years ago, back in 1949 John Edward Illsley was born. John is best known as the bass guitarist of the famous English rock band ...
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