Tabernacle reskeds Mar 26, 2008
In the meantime, I ll be at Santana/Trucks, Petty/Winwood, Mark Knopfler and Return to Forever, among others. By Bebe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Second Cup Cafe: Back Door Slam Mar 9, 2008
Immersed in the blues genre since their youth, Back Door Slam's influences range from B.B. King to Hendrix, Howlin' Wolf, SRV, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, John Mayall and Ray Charles, among many others. The band formed three years ago when they started playing gigs around their native Isle of Man. (CBS News)
Belmont's Byrd recruited Bruins' famous fan Mar 5, 2008
Name: Vince Gill Age: 50 Albums sold: 26 million Grammy awards: 19 (the most of any male country artist) Cool fact: Gill turned down an offer from Mark Knopfler to join Dire Straits in 1990. "We've played a ton of golf together," Gill said. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Blind rocker Healey dies aged 41 Mar 4, 2008
" Healey played with blues legend BB King and recorded with Mark Knopfler and the late George Harrison. He was also a lover of jazz, and hosted radio shows in Canada where he would play music from his record collection, which numbered more than 30,000. Last year, he underwent cancer surgery on his lungs and legs and had chemotherapy. The musician is survived by his wife Christie and two children. Bookmark with: RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Jeff Healey: 'He had so much joy' Mar 4, 2008
He also recorded with such artists as George Harrison, Mark Knopfler and B.B. King, and he still toured now and then performing blues rock (particularly in Europe), although playing trumpet and acoustic guitar in Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards had became his main gig. But there was much more to Healey. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Canadian rocker Jeff Healey dies of cancer Mar 3, 2008
He played with blues legends B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and recorded with George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, and the late Jimmy Rogers. Healey also performed as the frontman for a band in a rough and tumble bar in the 1989 movie "Road House," starring Patrick Swayze. (Yahoo News)
Block to play Black Hills Blues Society show Mar 1, 2008
In addition to her own extensive performance and recording career, Block has recorded with Keb Mo, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Taj Mahal, Mark Knopfler and Mary Chapin Carpenter. The performance will be nonsmoking and will feature concert and table seating. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Denmark's Raveonettes get fresh Feb 29, 2008
Wagner credits Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler for inspiring his switch from piano to guitar at the age of 14 and cites Bob Dylan's revolutionary mid-1960s work as his impetus for becoming a songwriter. He acknowledges the dark tone of The Raveonettes new album, as embodied in such songs as Expelled From Love and Sad Transmission, reflects his own experiences. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
O'Brien's blog Feb 28, 2008
Moody blues, santana with derek trucks band, sheryl crow, duran duran, james taylor, zz top, true colors (cyndi lauper, the b-52s, rosie o donnel and teagen and sara), chicago and the doobie brothers, reo speedwagon with joan jett & the blackhearts, tobert plant and alison krauss, eart wind & fire and mark knopfler. One of the better looking schedules that I ve seen off memory, granted a little old, but thats what you get from chastain series A.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Susan Duvenhage, CEO, Adventure Science Feb 28, 2008
4 million No. of employees: 35 full-time; 12 part-time Most recently read book: "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson Favorite music artist: Keith Urban, Richard Thompson, Vince Gill, Old 97s, Paolo Nutini, Mark Knopfler, Hal Ketchum, Bruce Springsteen, Soweto Gospel Choir, The Beatles. I could go on. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Concerts named Feb 27, 2008
Mark Knopfler July 29. Tickets for the full series or any combination of two or more shows will be available online at www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Universal Sells European Zomba Rights Feb 21, 2008
The catalogs - which comprise some 90,000 copyrights - include music from Max Martin, the writer-producer behind hits from Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, as well as Mark Knopfler and the Kaiser Chiefs. UMG was required to sell the assets in connection with European regulatory approval for its 2 billion acquisition of BMG Music Publishing, which it purchased last year. (New York Post -- Business)
Matinee idol Jan 27, 2008
With its larger capacity, Anderson thinks the Whiteside might be able to attract a Keb Mo, a Robert Cray or a Mark Knopfler. The middle of the week, those are the nights they re looking to fill, Anderson said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Heartfelt melodies from a superb craftsman Jan 24, 2008
Seemingly a student of the troubadour styles of Bob Dylan, Loudon Wainwright III or Mark Knopfler, the bill-capped and short-bearded Hobb's own material is marked by agreeable melodies, plainspoken lyrics and uncomplicated metaphors (wading into wavy waters, storms rolling in, etc. . (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Moonalice provides musical treat Jan 13, 2008
Former Rod Stewart keyboard man Sears played refreshing ragtime and blues piano chops on his self-penned "Fair to Even Odds," with his vocals often sounding like Dire Straihts front man Mark Knopfler. Smith then belted out "Messin' With the Kid," a track he learned from Buddy Guy. (Anchorage Daily News)
Urban draws from Australia's robust country scene Dec 12, 2007
Starmaker winners include Urban (1990), whose early love of Glen Campbell and Dolly Parton was complemented in his teens by his own guitar prowess and admiration for rock gods like Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. 1. (Canada.com)
No surprise: No arbitration for Andruw Dec 2, 2007
Any thoughts on the newest Mark Knopfler. By Steamboat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Paul Thorn and band in concert tonight (10/11) Oct 13, 2007
You may have caught him on the road with Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, John Hiatt, John Prine or Delbert McClinton. What you haven't seen an overabundance of is Paul Thorn live in Mississippi. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Chipper and Braves take it to final week Sep 26, 2007
Got Mark Knopfler s new CD, and it s very strong. Also got the new Black Francis CD and the outstanding new one by Atlanta garage/punk rockers Black Lips. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kingston, Blunt Rule On U.K. Charts... Sep 25, 2007
Sheffield indie rock outfit Reverend and the Makers arrived at No. 5 with their debut album, "The State of Things" (Wall of Sound) and two veterans scored top 10 entries: Mark Knopfler at No. 9 with his fifth solo studio album, "Kill To Get Crimson" (Mercury), and Phil Collins at No. 10 with "Hits" (Virgin). The sales spurt is via a compilation that first appeared in 1998 and has new momentum thanks to budget pricing and interest in his first solo hit "In the Air Tonight" via its use in a... (Billboard.com)
New CDs from Foo Fighters, Will.i.am Sep 23, 2007
New CDs from Mark Knopfler, The Donnas. Add Album reviews headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Music)
New CDs from Mark Knopfler, The Donnas Sep 18, 2007
SEBASTIAN WILLNOW / AFP/Getty ImagesScottish musician Mark Knopfler promotes his new CD, "Kill To Get Crimson." It is the fifth solo album of the former Dire Straits musician ... NEW YORK - Mark Knopfler, Kill To Get CrimsonLush and lovely, Knopflers fifth solo record doesnt deviate from the formula set forth on his earlier efforts, proving that hes taken the maxim if it isnt broken, dont fix it to heart. (MSNBC -- News)
Listen Up: Chamillionaire's abnormal 'Victory' for rap Sep 18, 2007
Mark Knopfler dazzles Elysa with his "distinctly gritty vocals and virtuosic guitar work." ... Mark Knopfler, Kill to Get Crimson: * * * 1/2 Elegant shadings. (USA Today -- Life)
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Emmylou Harris' Songbird a Gem Sep 15, 2007
"Sweet Chariot" is on Portraits, "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" is included on Songbird, and "Rhythm Guitar is on Anthology. I suspect she senses, rightly, that such albums as Sally Rose (and perhaps Thirteen, for that matter) stand best alone. Her duets and trios are well represented here with artists including the late Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Beck, Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Guy Clark, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Carl Jackson, Sheryl Crow,... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Albums set to drop Sep 14, 2007
Mark Knopfler, Kill to Get Crimson: The former Dire Straits singer/guitarist serves up contemporary fare plus traditional instrumentation with an accordionist and fiddler. Sept. 25. (USA Today)
Battle of the bands: a preview of fall CD releases Sep 9, 2007
Mark Knopfler "Kill to Get Crimson," Sept. 18. Angie Stone "The Art of Love and War," Sept. 18. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Music dancing in September Aug 31, 2007
Among the dressed-for-kudos success on the late September docket are the all-Beatles-interpretations soundtrack to "Across the Universe"; Joni Mitchell's "Shine"; "Kill to Get Crimson," by Mark Knopfler; Seal's "System"; Queen Latifah's "Trav'lin' Light"; PJ Harvey's "White Chalk"; "River: The Joni Letters," by Herbie Hancock; and the boxed sets "People Take Warning!: Murder Ballads ter Songs 1913-1938" and "The Complete on the Corner Sessions," by Miles Davis. The 25th will also see releases... (Variety)
Hank keeps his specs appeal Aug 9, 2007
" The song was Here, There and Everywhere - regarded by John Lennon as the finest song McCartney wrote during their Beatles years. But at least Marvin has finally recorded an instrumental version as McCartney originally envisaged it. It's one of 15 tracks on his new album, Guitar Man - which includes the old Bread classic as the title track, George Harrison's While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Sting's Fields of Gold, James Blunt's You're Beautiful and Summer House, a new song co-written by his son... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
CMA Announces Ralph Emery, Vince Gill and Mel Tillis as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame Aug 8, 2007
Declining an offer from Mark Knopfler to join Dire Straits as a full-time member, Gill went on to record his next album Pocket Full of Gold, which also became a Platinum certified album after it was released in 1991. The album featured four Top 10 hits including the title cut, "Liza Jane," "Look at Us" and "Take Your Memory With You." That year he also earned his first CMA Vocal Event of the Year Award for his performance with Mark O'Connor and the New Nashville Cats (featuring Gill, Ricky... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Catalog Sale Aug 2, 2007
Those catalogs - which comprise some 90,000 copyrights - include music from R Kelly, Mark Knopfler and Max Martin, the writer-producer behind hits from Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, as well as. Universal retains the rights to those catalogs in the U.S. and in other territories outside of Europe. (New York Post -- Business)
Knopfler Seeing 'Crimson' On New Album... Jul 18, 2007
Jason MacNeil, Toronto Mark Knopfler will release his next solo album, "Kill To Get Crimson," Sept. 17 internationally and a day later in North America. The 12-track set began to take shape last year and was put to tape in early 2007. (Billboard.com)
Meet FannyGreen godess to the celebritiesMORE ›› Jun 20, 2007
Big-hearted rock legend Mark Knopfler will this morning re-release a special new version of hit single Brothers in Arms in a bid to save ex-servicemen s lives ... Major General Julian Thomson, who lead the ground invasion that begun 25 years ago last Monday, added: We are extremely grateful to Mark Knopfler and his record company for allowing us to use his record ... Mark Knopfler, 57, said: I'm touched that my song, Brothers In Arms, which I wrote at the time of the Falklands war, has been... (The Sun Newspaper Online, UK -- Bizarre)
Ronnie Wood, Rolling Stones Guitarist, Receives Versoul Custom 12 String Acoustic Guitar at 60th Birthday Bash Jun 14, 2007
Players include: Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Davis Gilmour, Albert Lee, Bill Wyman and Ronnie Wood. Ronnie exclusively plays his Versoul RAYA 6 Electric Baritone on 5 songs for all his rhythm and solo parts. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Famous Guitars Jun 13, 2007
Hank Marvin, Mark Knopfler and John Mayer may have introduced the guitar to legions of fans, but Buddy was so enamoured with his Stratocaster that it is engraved on his tombstone. Now that's true love between a man and a guitar. (Suite101.com)
TV 'roaster' Giraldo flings zingers Jun 12, 2007
Blakely hates to fly, and she plays a good-luck song every time she s on a plane: What It Is by Mark Knopfler. I have to fly at least three times a week, she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Choose your Howard and Rudd theme songs May 28, 2007
The Sydney Morning Herald Blogs: News Blog. Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Gibson GuitarTown London Announces Leading Musicians' Support and Exhibit Destinations The O2 and More London - June - September 2007 May 2, 2007
Music legends such as Paul Weller, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart, Noel Gallagher, Mark Knopfler, Roxy Music, New Order, Bruce Dickinson, Brian May, Gary Moore, Gorillaz, Dirty Pretty Things, The Lost Prophets, James Dean Bradfield, Ocean Colour Scene, Graham Coxon, The Kooks, The Magic Numbers, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Rodgers, Suggs, KT Tunstall, Razorlight, Hard-Fi, Corinne Bailey Rae, Depeche Mode, James Morrision, Motorhead, Sir Cliff Richard and James Blunt are already confirmed. Thirty... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stars call for Darfur action Apr 30, 2007
"The international community must end its stalling and take decisive action," the group, which also includes Hugh Grant, Mia Farrow and Mark Knopfler. "The perpetrators who carry out these atrocities must be challenged and stopped.". (iAfrica.com)
Norah Tones Are Just Right Apr 20, 2007
His style reminds you of Mark Knopfler, and the small note-slides in and out of riffs and warm jazz tones on his solos accented Jones' piano work yet never overpowered her. Possibly the weirdest and best song of the night was ultra-retro "Sinkin' Soon" - a titanic rag that could have come straight up the river from New Orleans in the '20s. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Six-string heroes Feb 25, 2007
" Pantheon of styles Air-guitar maestros have several prototypes to choose from. Guitar greats like Hendrix and Mike Campbell of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers interact with their instruments in a way that makes them seem like an extension of their body. Hendrix, who died in 1970, worked the neck and body of his guitar in a manner that exuded sexuality. During Super Bowl XLI this month, Prince raised eyebrows with some sensual guitar moves at halftime. Others, like Townshend and AC/DC's Angus Young,... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Grammy winners announced Feb 12, 2007
"All The Roadrunning", Mark Knopfler ou Harris [Warner Bros. Nonesuch. (Variety)
Predictions: 49th Annual Grammy Awards Feb 10, 2007
Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris "All The Roadrunning". The prediction: Bob Dylan. (Click2Houston, TX)
The (rock) show must go on! Jan 29, 2007
The bureaucracy in all cities pose various challenges as well, he says, which explains why only a handful or artists like Shaggy, Bryan Adams and Sting have visited Delhi whereas people in Mumbai and Bangalore have had the likes of Mark Knopfler, Sir Elton John and Roger Waters crooning for them. While the One Tree Festival will have shows in Goa and Delhi along with Mumbai and Bangalore and would see other performers such as jazz artiste Jean Luc Ponty and Walter Trout and the Radicals. (Business Standard)
The William Morris Agency Adds to International Music Operation Jan 23, 2007
Ed Bicknell - former manager of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, Bryan Ferry, Gerry Rafferty and The Blue Nile - will serve as Worldwide Head of WMA's International Music division. Bicknell will be joined by David Levy, from I.T.B.; as well as Adele Slater and Russell Warby, from The Agency Group; Nick Cave, Steve Hogan, and Solomon Parker from Concorde International Artists; Diana Richardson, from Sensible Events; and Hamish Crombie, who was already at William Morris. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Back with a bullet Jan 13, 2007
Music: Vince Gill's "These Days" and Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris's "All the Roadrunning". Movies: "I don't get to see many movies on tour. I'm dying to see `The Good Shepherd.' I took my kids to see `An Inconvenient Truth.' They loved it.". (Charlotte.com, NC -- Entertainment)
The 76ers vs. the Grizzlies: Which downtrodden team would you prefer to coach? Jan 3, 2007
So would you rather be Walking in Memphis (Marc Cohn) or Sailing to Philadelphia (Mark Knopfler). In Memphis, you'd get to coach one of the real underrated offensive players in the league in swingman Mike Miller; one of the real quiet comers in forward Hakim Warrick; and one of the real solid pros in forward-center Pau Gasol. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
