Following The Straits' recent stunning debut show at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2011,original Dire Straits members Alan Clark and Chris White continue their UK touras the recently formed band "The Straits" tonight at the YorkBarbican (Friday October 7th).
Due tooverwhelming demand from fans, The Straits will perform songs from DireStraits' much loved catalogue of unforgettable songs, including Sultans ofSwing, Money For Nothing, Romeo & Juliet, Brothersin Arms and Private Investigations. Box Office: 0844 811 0051,www.gigsandtours.com.
TheStraits' upcoming tour includes two original members and some of the topsession players to form a powerful, driven, and compelling live rock band notto be missed. The Straits will perform songs from the classic albums DireStraits (1978), Communiqué (1979), Making Movies (1980), Love Over Gold (1982), Brothers In Arms (1985) and On EveryStreet (1991).
Tour datesinclude York Barbican (Oct 7), Cardiff St Davids Hall(Oct 9), Bristol Colston Hall (Oct 10), London HMVHammersmith Apollo (Oct 12), Ipswich Regent (Oct 13), Nottingham Royal ConcertHall (Oct 14), Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Oct 16), and Manchester o2 Apollo(Oct 17).
The Straits - Official Band Biographies
Alan Clark (Keyboards)
Alan joined Dire Straits in 1980 as their first keyboard player and played a significant part in their transformation into one of the world's biggest bands. Acknowledged by his fellow band members as Dire Straits' unofficial musical director, he co-produced the band's last studio album On Every Street. Alan has played and recorded with many other high profile artists including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner and the Bee Gees. Visit Alan Clark's official website - www.alanclarkmusic.com.
Phil Palmer (Guitar)
Phil joined Dire Straits for their On Every Street tour, having come to their attention after quietly and consistently building a career out of playing tasteful, intelligent and musical guitar with a long list of well known artists that includes Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sting, Roger Daltry, Take That, Wishbone Ash and producer Trevor Horn. As a result, Phil is regarded as one of the UK's foremost session musicians.
Chris White (Saxophone)
Chris White's first real break in the music industry came in 1981 when he was asked to play on Nick Heyward's album "North of a Miracle". Following this success, his reputation continued to build. He was asked to play and record with artists such as Paul McCartney, Aztec Camera, The The and Mark Knopfler, the latter leading to what he is best known for - the saxophone sound of Dire Straits. His work with the band included two World Tours, the "On Every Street" and "On The Night" albums, and the legendary "Live Aid" and "Mandela" concerts. More recently, Chris has performed on two of Mark Knopfler's solo albums. Outside of this association, he has recorded and toured with many artists, including Joe Cocker and Robbie Williams. He is currently also working on material for his second album of original work.
Steve Ferrone (Drums)
Acknowledged by his peers as one of the world's greatest drummers, Steve first came to the world's attention with The Average White Band and has since played with a long list of high profile acts including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Scritti Politti, Chaka Khan and Slash. Steve endorses Gretsch drums, Sabian cymbals and Pro-Mark drumsticks.
Terence Reis (Lead Vocals, Guitar)
Born in Maputo, Mozambique, Terence grew up playing the guitar in the idiosyncratic style of the local finger picking street musicians, which is remarkably similar to that of Mark Knopfler. It was his voice that made him the perfect front man for The Straits, which has elements of Knopfler, JJ Cale and Steve Earle mixed in with his own unmistakable, original sound. An honours graduate at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Dramatic Arts in Johannesburg, Reis is also an award-winning actor and has starred in several major films while continuing a parallel career as a musician.
Mick Feat (Bass)
Mick is an internationally renowned bassist who began his career as session bassist for Island Records, and has since gone on to work with many artists including Mark Knopfler, Art Garfunkel, David Gilmour, Van Morrison, Tina Turner and Justin Haywood. A master of most string bass instruments, Mick is also a respected composer and singer.
Jamie Squire (Keyboards)
As well as being a fine keyboard player, 24 year-old Jamie is a highly talented multi-instrumentalist and singer, destined to become a star in his own right, having recently signed a recording contract with I.M.Port Records. Jamie is an enthusiastic and ambitious young man who is considered a major asset to the band.
TheStraits features Adam Phillips (guitar), Chris White (sax), Terence Reis (leadvocals, guitar), Alan Clark (keyboards), Steve Ferrone(drums), Mick Feat (bass) and Jamie Squire (keyboards). More info:
www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/TheStraits/tour.htm
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