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Sunday for Sammy 2010 DVD trailer

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Sunday for Sammy 2010 DVD trailer

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Mark Knopfler on a new Tomas Dolby’s album.

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Tomas Dolby  will release his first new album in nearly 20 years  – “A Map of the Floating City” .  Abum features appearances by special guest artists Mark Knopfler, Regina Spektor, Natalie MacMaster, Bruce Woolley and Imogen Heap.

Leading up to the full-length, Dolby will release three digital-only EPs containing three or four songs apiece exclusively for signed-up members of his online fan community, The Flat Earth Society. The first EP, Amerikana, will be available June 12 exclusively to signed-up members of The Flat Earth Society at www.thomasdolby.com. It includes the songs “Road to Reno,” “The Toad Lickers” and “17 Hills,” featuring Knopfler and MacMaster.

John Illsley – Toe The Line video

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

John Illsley – “Toe The Line” from new album “Streets Of Heaven”

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Dire Straits Live – Alchemy DVD & Blu-Ray trailer

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Dire Straits Live Alchemy DVD & Blu-Ray trailer

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Mark Knopfler on a new Jimmy Webb’s LP

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

E1 Music (April 04, 2010) – Just Across The River, the new album from multiple Grammy award-winner Jimmy Webb, one of the most celebrated composers and songwriters in American music history, is set for release June 29 on E1 Music. The album features interpretations of the classic songs that made him a vital cultural icon including “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “The Highwayman,” “Oklahoma Nights” and more.

The album features guest appearances from Webb’s friends, fans and recording partners including Jackson Browne, Glen Campbell, Vince Gill, Billy Joel, Mark Knopfler, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther and Lucinda Williams. (more…)

Sunday For Sammy 2010 DVD

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Sunday For Sammy 2010

A star-studded spectacular featuring the cream of North East talent performing music and comedy in memory of Sammy Johnson to raise funds for the next generation of performers.

Featuring: Tim Healy, Denise Welch, Mark Knopfler, Kevin Whately, Christopher Fairbank, Timothy Spall, Alan Shearer, Brendan Healy, Billy Mitchell, Julia Tobin, Angela Lonsdale, Kathryn Tickell and many more…..

The DVD will be released on April 27, 2010.

It’s ten years since the first Sunday for Sammy show was staged at Newcastle City Hall to celebrate the life of Geordie actor Sammy Johnson following his sudden death in 1998. Since then the bi-annual show has gained legendary status and the cast list has featured the cream of North East stage, screen and musical talent. The 2010 show featured on this DVD thrilled the sell-out audience once again and surpassed all previous productions. (more…)

Love Over Gold vinyl reissue

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

The last Dire Straits vinyl reissue  – Love Over Gold (cat. nbr. 093624969693)  will be released by Warner Bros. on May 25, 2010. As well as all 2009-2010 previous vinyl reissues (Dire Straits debut, Communuque and Making Movies) Love Over Gold was mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analogue tapes and pressed on 180 gram audiophile quality vinyl.

The album is available for pre-order at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de.

Alchemy – Dire Straits Live release date

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Alchemy – Dire Straits Live DVD / Blu-Ray will be released as following:

Please note that all dates taken from various resources and not confirmed by the official Mark Knopfler management yet.

Updated on April 22.

Making Movies vinyl reissue

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

The third Dire Straits vinyl reissue  – Making Movies is confirmed by Warner Bros. The reissue (cat. nbr.  093624969716) is scheduled for April 20, 2010.

The album (as well as  first Dire Straits album and Communique) was mastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analogue tapes and pressed on 180 gram audiophile quality vinyl. The album is available for pre-order at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de.

The last vinyl reissue – Love Over Gold is expected to be released in May 2010.

Alchemy – Dire Straits Live re-release

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Universal Music announced the details of Alchemy – Dire Straits Live re-release. The re-release will include 3 versions: DVD (cat. nbr.0602527336305), Blu-Ray (cat. nbr.0602527336312) and DVD + 2 CD deluxe edition (cat. nbr. 0602527336299). The release date: May 03 – 07, 2010.
Alchemy Live

Previously the Alchemy – Dire Straits Live album (recorded live at  at Hammersmith Odeon in London) was released on LP and CD in 1983, and on VHS in 1984. Now, the picture and sound have been digitally remastered in high definition (DVD & Blu-Ray) and 5.1 surround sound (DTS & DTS HD Master). The original tapes was remixed by Mark’s co-pilot Chuck Ainlay.

For more details please check the Alchemy – Dire Straits Live page. Please note, as usual, that all details and release date are not confirmed by the official Mark Knopfler Management yet.

Updated on March 18, 2010

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Glasgow
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May 21, 2010 - Glasgow SECC
Newcastle upon Tyne
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May 22, 2010 - Metro Radio Arena
Birmingham
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May 23, 2010 - Birmingham LG Arena
Manchester
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May 25, 2010 - Manchester MEN Arena
Cardiff
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May 26, 2010 - Cardiff International Arena
Brighton
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May 27, 2010 - Brighton Centre
Bournemouth
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May 28, 2010 - Bournemouth BIC, Windsor Hall
London
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May 30, 2010 - Royal Albert Hall
London
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May 31, 2010 - Royal Albert Hall
London
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June 01, 2010 - Royal Albert Hall
London
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June 02, 2010 - Royal Albert Hall
London
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June 03, 2010 - Royal Albert Hall
London
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June 04, 2010 - Royal Albert Hall

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New releases

Love Over Gold
Dire Straits
2010 vinyl reissue from Warner Bros.
Alchemy Live
Dire Straits
2010 DVD-Video and Blu-Ray reissue
Making Movies
Dire Straits
2010 vinyl reissue from Warner Bros.
Communique
Dire Straits
2010 vinyl reissue from Warner Bros.
Dire Straits
Dire Straits
2009 vinyl reissue from Warner Bros.
Get Lucky
Mark Knopfler
2009 solo album on CD and vinyl