The Straits Charity in RAH?

[Love Expresso]

And now he

[dustyvalentino]

yeah  namely the article, written by a journalist which is not very aware  

Seems that a number of journalists are getting mixed up here. Tut-tut.

I would say it's a heresy, but Terence doesn't go online...

But just in case

HI TERENCE! WELCOME TO THE BEST MK FORUM IN THE WORLD! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPOINTMENT AS THE NEW FRONTMAN OF DIRE STRAITS!

[dustyvalentino]

I was intrigued by Terence's comments about online controversy, so I went looking for it.

I went to the official forum at Markknopfler.com and there were only 5 posts or something.

I went to MK news and there wasn't much discussion of this or, um, anything over there.

So am I missing another outlet or is Terence talking about AMIT?

[Banjo99uk]

 
Looking at EC's tour dates the 22nd is his night off during 11 nights at The Albert Hall.  So not part of an EC concert as such.

[xxFordiexx]

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/april/2/rockers_dire_straits_dream-1.aspx

Oh dear, really?

First time these hits have been played bit really gets my goat. Anyway no Knopfler = No Dire Straits IMO

[dustyvalentino]

One journalist getting it wrong and calling it a Dire Straits reunion you can understand.

But three articles in a row suggests a deliberate campaign of misinformation...

[dustyvalentino]

And again.

http://www.musicradar.com/rhythm/steve-ferrone-joins-dire-straits-charity-gig-408252?cpn=RSS&source=MRRHYTHM

[shangri la 1]

    Yes well said Dusty!! I thought exactly that when I read it!! The whole thing is looking a bit smelly from my angle and as far as I'm concerned we should almost place this thread in the almost straits board!!   Unless they come out and say that it is a tribute band then I think it's obvious that some of these guys are just trying to reminisce their past glories. I remember J.I. saying in an interview in Oz during the BIA tour where he was asked about the "band" without Mark in it. His answer was that there wouldn't be a band without Mark in it! What's changed?

[Geordieboy]

But three articles in a row suggests a deliberate campaign of misinformation...

 

[superval99]

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/april/2/rockers_dire_straits_dream-1.aspx

"The band, called The Straits, will play a one-off charity show supporting Eric Clapton."

Really?

[Jackal]

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/april/2/rockers_dire_straits_dream-1.aspx

This has to be the best one: He said: 'A man rang up one day and said 'I

[boboDS]

http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/news/2011-1/april/2/rockers_dire_straits_dream-1.aspx

This has to be the best one: He said: 'A man rang up one day and said 'I

[schmonka]

Ive been reading these past 12 pages - relatively quietly and for me - i think they are going a bit OTT with the whole The Straits/Dire Straits thing - reporters dont help actually calling this cover band Dire Straits.....because they most certainly arent!

I have a horrible feeling a lot of people will go to The Albert Hall and actually be dissapointed - they will want to see the real Dire Straits which includes MK - and as we all know he wont be there....this may leave a very bitter taste in the mouth.

Not everyone is as internet savvy as us and will see this as the real act reforming and not be some of the group over the years without the one thing that made Dire Straits actually Dire Straits - i know its for charity - but i think a lot of people could end up being very bitter when they realise this group was never actually going to be the real Dire Straits.....sad but true....

No MK = No Dire Straits - end of!  And for me - i wouldnt want Dire Straits to reform anyway - things are MUCH better now in terms of album quality and options for seeing MK live!

[superval99]

And for me - i wouldnt want Dire Straits to reform anyway - things are MUCH better now in terms of album quality and options for seeing MK live!

Totally agree!   All of those "fans" who deserted him when he went solo would be back and those of us who have supported him throughout everything would be battling for tickets and probably end up on row ZZ!       

[dustyvalentino]

those of us who have supported him throughout everything   

lol, I know what you mean Val but this phrase suggests some sort of horror story during his solo years when of course the opposite is true.