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Mark Knopfler at Santa Barbara Bowl

Why see Mark Knopfler?

The lovesick romeo is back on the road!

Ex-Dire Straits British singer-songwriter and guitarist returns to the limelight in 2019 with a brand new tour in support of his latest record, Down The Road Wherever. Famed for his fingerstyle playing, the Brit is a unique talent with a back catalog of classics stretching back over two decades, as well as having toured in the past with Bob Dylan.

Considered to be the most celebrated British guitar hero to emerge in the 1970s and '80s, Knopfler led Dire Straits to new heady heights of fame, with his songwriting skills and finger-style guitaring played a crucial role in cementing their international success. Nowadays Knopfler has built an impressive career independently of Straits as a producer, sideman, songwriter, and film composer, working alongside some of the most respected and best-known figures in music.

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Dates

Finished Sep 20, 2019

Reviews

Customer reviews

42 reviews, average rating: (3.6 Stars)

Susan and Robert Warner

Loved it!

Had never seen MK, my husband had seen him when in DS. We downloaded the songs a month ago to famliarize ourselves with them as had not know many. The band was spectatular, Mark Knopfler was amazing and his voice was powerful and subtle. Something hard to do. Emotion and focus together. The songs were deep, thanks to Genius.com for giving us background on a few. We especially loved "Sailing to Philadelphia" and "Speedway at Nazareth" as well as "Wae Aye Man." ... Read more

Kent Kearney

Happy Are Those Whom Were Called To The Supper

Great sound, great songs, great musicians. You could tell they have many years together by how they intertwine and harmonize. Richard Bennet Guy Fletcher Ian Thomas Danny Cummings Glen Wolf were spot on. Wish I could have followed them on to the Ryman. Thanks for a memorable night. Its too bad that Emylou Harris was not a full time member in this group. Watch You Tube Show. But when your a star who wants to play second fiddle? Elephant and Castle nearby served delicious cold beer and recommend Andys Jazz club afterwards for a night cap. TASTY ... Read more

M.

Amazing

I have loved Mark's voice since I was a young teenager. It was one of my dreams to see him perform Romeo and Juliet and he took my breath away. Yes, I would have loved to have heard Expresso Love, Hand in Hand and Tunnel of Love from that amazing album, Making Movies but I thoroughly enjoyed this concert. He is a great story teller, gifted writer and a brilliant guitarist! ... Read more

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