Notting Hillbillies Gig!
The Notting Hillbillies,
Knopfler's "just for fun" band will perform at Ronnie Scott's, Birmingham
UK, 10.07.98. Maidenhead UK, on 18.07.98, and Ronnie Scott's, London UK on
20.07.98. The lineup for the Notting Hillbillies is of course:
Bicknell, Ed: Drums
Cliffe, Marcus: Bass
Croker, Brendan: Guitar, Vocals
Fletcher, Guy: Keyboards
Knopfler, Mark: Guitar, Vocals
Philips, Steve: Guitar, Vocals
Let us all pray for bootlegs...
Monserrat Video
Finally, the Music for Monserratt
concert has been released on VHS and Laser Disc. The concert, which was held
last September in the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The concert was put on to benefit the volcano ravaged island of Monserrat,
which has been a recording site for many, many acts (including
Dire Straits). Some of the brightest stars in rock came out to lend a
helping hand. Performing in the show were Phil Collins, Paul McCartney,
Elton John, Sting, Eric Clapton, Arrow, Jimmy Buffet(not on the video,
hmmm), and of course, Mark Knopfler.
The video includes an all star version of "Money For Nothing." Also, a
rather stirring symphonic (with guitar) version of "Brothers in Arms."
I'm also told that Knopfler performed "Going Home" (theme from Local Hero),
however, it is not on the video.
Also included with the video is a CD single that includes "Take me Home"
(Collins), "Brothers in Arms" (Knopfler), and "Hey Jude" (McCartney).
Mark's a dad...again.
Well, the Sultan of Swing is
once again just called "Dad." His wife Kitty gave birth to Isabella on
Saturday, 17.01.98, at 23:00 GMT. They're spending time together as a family
before Mark gets back to work on his solo material. There's always something...
Congratulations Mark!!!
Second solo album
Mark Knopfler and backing band recently came together to
record the second half of his SECOND solo album. Sources tell us that the album
is expected to be released possibly as soon as spring this year! Others say that
it will be summer before the album surfaces. The first solo album, "Golden Heart"
remains in stores. And, as most will recall featured performances by Vince Gill,
Paul Franklin, The Chieftans, Hargus "Pig" Robbins, and cajun greats Sonny
Landreth and Michael Doucet. Along with Dire Straits veterans, Guy Fletcher
and Danny Cummings. The album also featured the single, "Darling Pretty,"
heard on the "Twister" soundtrack.
Click HERE
to check out the first album.
Guest Appearances
Mark Knopfler contributed to the forthcoming Waylon Jennings album due to be
released this spring on Ark 21. The song, entitiled "She's Too Good For Me," written
by Sting, who plays bass and sings on the track, features Knopfler on Guitar.
Also, Kris Kristofferson's new album, "The Austin Sessions," scheduled to be
released on Guardian March 24, features Knopfler on "Please Don't Tell Me
How the Story Ends" and "For the Good Times."
Play the guitar to go back to Heavy Fuel...
