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Mark Knopfler’s Autographed Boots at Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction

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In the world of rock and roll, certain names stand out like beacons of greatness, and Mark Knopfler is undeniably one of them. As the legendary voice and ...
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Shred Version of Dire Straits Classic “Sultans of Swing” by Sophie Lloyd

Shred Version of Dire Straits Classic “Sultans of Swing” by Sophie Lloyd
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Sophie Lloyd, born on October 22, 1995, is a groundbreaking guitarist who has redefined the concept of a “bedroom” musician. A gifted composer and accomplished musician, Sophie embarked ...
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“Sun’s Out For You” – New Music Video by Josip Susic Who Was Inspired by The Rock Legends Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Page, and Tommy Emmanuel

"Sun's Out For You" Newest Insturmental Song by the Croatian Musician Josip Susic
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Josip Susic is a musician and guitarist from Croatia, also he is a longtime fan of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler. Today, we’d like to share his newest ...
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Watch Now: The Official Visualiser for “Once Upon A Time In The West” by Dire Straits

The Official Visualiser for “Once Upon A Time In The West” by Dire Straits
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Dire Straits, the iconic rock band known for their timeless hits, has recently released a captivating new video for their song “Once Upon a Time In The West.” ...
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VOTE NOW: What’s the Greatest Guitar Solo of The 21st Century?

VOTE NOW: What’s the Greatest Guitar Solo of The 21st Century?
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Vote now for your favorite! Coming soon from Total Guitar is The Solos Issue – in which you’ll find lessons and tips on soloing for every player, plus ...
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Mark Knopfler Gives Exclusive Permission for Local Hero Festival 2023 Performances

Mark Knopfler Gives Exclusive Permission for Local Hero Festival 2023 Performances
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Dire Straits Blog would like to announce that during May 2023, the world will have the opportunity to visit the ‘Local Hero Festival’. Andrew Mellon the festival planner, ...
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David Knopfler Published Live Music Video of the Song “When Grandpapa Sailed”

David Knopfler Published Live Music Video of the Song “When Grandpapa Sailed”
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David Knopfler, the British musician, and songwriter has recently published a live music video of his song “When Grandpapa Sailed”. David Knopfler shared the video on his official ...
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Watch Now: Dire Straits Published a NEW Animated Lyric Video for The Song “Money for Nothing”

Dire Straits Published a NEW Animated Lyric Video for The Song “Money for Nothing”
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On April 19th, 2023, Dire Straits released the official lyric video for the remastered version of their classic hit. The band published the video on their official YouTube ...
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Former Dire Straits Member David Knopfler Running for Local Council Election in Devon

David Knopfler, who is standing in the local elections in 2023 (Image: South Devon Alliance)
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David Knopfler, the former member of the British rock band Dire Straits, is among the candidates vying for a seat in the upcoming local elections in Devon. Representing ...
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Simon Russell’s Impressive Tribute to Dire Straits’ Classic “Romeo and Juliet”

Simon Russell's Impressive Tribute to Dire Straits' Classic "Romeo and Juliet"
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Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter-guitarist, Simon Russell, has recently shared a new cover of the Dire Straits classic “Romeo and Juliet.” Simon mentioned that it’s a rendition of the ...
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