by Terry Kilburn | 17th Mar, 2024 | Latest News
Teenage Cancer Trust Video ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights reserved. Website by Lean Mean Digital Privacy Policy Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 6th Mar, 2024 | Latest News
Mark’s ‘Guitar Heroes’ A landmark in rock music history, this new, very special recording of Mark Knopfler’s anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ has been recorded to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. Performed by...
by Terry Kilburn | 1st Feb, 2024 | Latest News
Christies Auction of MK-owned Guitars Scheduled to commence at 1 p.m. on 31 January in what turned out to be a unique and dramatic event, the start of the Mark Knopfler auction was delayed by two hours due to the overwhelming amount of people attempting to log into...
by Terry Kilburn | 18th Jan, 2024 | More News
Guitarist Feb 2004 The Feb 2024 edition of Guitarist magazine is now on sale. It features Pete Townsend on the cover but contains an article about the Christies Mark Knopfler Guitar Auction. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th Dec, 2023 | More News
Shane MacGowan ‘Shane MacGowan was one of my favourite songwriters. His star and his songs will shine forever.’ – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. ©...
by Terry Kilburn | 5th Dec, 2023 | More News
Shivers In The Dark: On The Road With Dire Straits In a one hour show Planet Rock’s Paul Sexton celebrates the touring history of one of the UK’s greatest ever bands, featuring exclusive interviews with Mark Knopfler and John Illsley. Listen Here...
by Terry Kilburn | 27th Nov, 2023 | More News
Dire Straits Live: 1978 – 92 Featuring remastered, extended, and unreleased recordings from some of their most coveted live albums and performances. Including Live At The Rainbow, Alchemy, On The Night, Encores, Live At The BBC, plus artwork prints and exclusive...
by Terry Kilburn | 29th Oct, 2023 | More News
Brendan Croker Gold DiscCharity Auction UPDATE:The person selling the disc has decided to accept a private offer. The Ebay auction is therefore closed, the listing has been deleted. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 24th Sep, 2023 | More News
Mike Henderson ‘We’re bidding goodbye to an old friend: Mike Henderson, bluesman extraordinaire and one of the founding members of bluegrass group The SteelDrivers. Mike was an extraordinary talent: as at home with bluegrass and old time fiddle music as he was...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th Sep, 2023 | More News
Brendan Croker ‘It’s a sad farewell to old friend in song Brendan Croker who has succumbed to leukaemia. You’ll probably read more about Brendan in obituaries soon. He was a true artist in every way, appeared eccentric to many but was positive, brave and...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Sep, 2023 | More News
Jimmy Buffett ‘It’s time to bid a sad farewell to our friend Jimmy Buffett who passed away last week. Jimmy and his band were a pleasure to be around and I’m sure they’ll have a mountain of happy memories of their friend and leader. In the few short years of our...
by Terry Kilburn | 31st Aug, 2023 | More News
Jack Sonni ‘A sad farewell to our old friend Jack Sonni, whom I met when he was working at Rudy’s Music Stop on 48th St. Jack was a genuine guitar enthusiast who loved to play, jam, and talk guitars and amps all day. He joined us on tour during the Brothers in...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Aug, 2023 | More News
Robbie Robertson ‘A sad farewell salute to Robbie Robertson. I loved The Band from their earliest days. Robbie’s talents and his love for the music were always in evidence.’ – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th May, 2023 | More News
Tina Turner ‘The world is saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Tina Turner. She was a live force, a human dynamo.Tina showed no sign of bitterness about a tough childhood, then a violent marriage and hard times following her divorce from Ike Turner. ...
by Terry Kilburn | 19th May, 2023 | More News
Séan Keane ‘A sad farewell to Séan Keane, fiddle player of The Chieftans, who passed away on May 7th. Sean was an extraordinary musician. I treasure the times we played together.’ – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th May, 2023 | More News
Boswell 0-14MK/TR Ltd Ed Acoustic The Boswell “0-14MK/TR-Limited Edition” is a rare, collaborative release from Butch Boswell of Boswell Guitars, Mark Knopfler, and Rudy Pensa of Rudy’s Music, NYC. This Boswell acoustic is a limited Edition. The instruments, which...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd May, 2023 | More News
Streets of London fund-raiser Mark and Gibson Guitars have joined together to donate a Gibson Les Paul Classic signed by Mark to Streets of London as part of this year’s #comeOnHome fund-raiser. You can enter the prize draw for this great item at...
by Terry Kilburn | 6th Mar, 2023 | More News
Michael Rhodes Yesterday we learned of the passing of a friend, the great bass player Michael Rhodes, on March 4th. I’m proud to have known and recorded with him. Thinking of you Michael. May you rest in peace– MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th Jan, 2023 | More News
Jeff Beck ‘The music world is shocked and saddened by the loss of Jeff Beck. A magnificent guitarist, in a class of his own, who influenced countless players, he will never be replaced.’ – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 18th Oct, 2022 | More News
Bravehearts North EastPrize Draw: Win a MK DS disc As many of you will know, Mark is a patron of Bravehearts of the North East UK), which is a not-for-profit charity recognising the bravery of children in the area who have shown incredible courage battling to overcome...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Oct, 2022 | More News
Guitar Techniques: MK Feature Mark is featured on the front cover of the December 2022 issue of Guitar Techniques. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Oct, 2022 | More News
Guitars For Peace Gibson luthiers have crafted a limited edition run of Guitars For Peace Les Paul Custom electric guitars, which proudly display the unforgettable Azure Blue and Gold colours of the Ukrainian Flag. Gibson partnered with artists to perform with...
by Terry Kilburn | 22nd Aug, 2022 | More News
Richard BennettTall Tale Tunes As promised, my new record, Tall Tale Tunes will hit the streaming and download services September 2nd. CD copies will be available at Amazon shortly after.- RichardTall Tale Tunes is the latest instalment in an ongoing series of guitar...
by Terry Kilburn | 28th Jul, 2022 | More News
Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 2009-2018 Also available in a 9 vinyl LP set.Pre-order from Thursday 28th July, releasing Worldwide (EMI) on 7th October. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site...
by Terry Kilburn | 15th Jul, 2022 | More News
Surfers Against Sewage – UK For the ocean to thrive, we must look to the source that feeds it: our rivers. Rivers are the arteries of our blue planet but are treated like like open sewers. Only 14% meet good ecological status and 3 in 4 post a serious risk to...
by Terry Kilburn | 5th Jul, 2022 | More News
Alain de Cadenet Rest in Peace 1945 – 2022Mon ami, mate – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights reserved. Website by Lean Mean...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Jun, 2022 | More News
MK on Monteleone Mark is interviewed in a new feature-length documentary film: John Monteleone: The Chisels Are Calling. Directed by Trevor Laurence, the film is a profile of one of the world’s greatest guitar luthiers, who is a living artist on permanent exhibition...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th May, 2022 | More News
STP White Label Auction Mark is supporting this year’s White Label Auction in aid of The BRIT Trust with a signed test pressing of his second solo studio album, Sailing To Philadelphia. The auction takes place from 10am BST on 7th June.Advance bidding is now...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th May, 2022 | More News
Mark presents guitar to Sam Fender Mark recently presented Sam Fender with this Atkin guitar painted by Ian Ward, as a new ambassador of The Buddy Holly Foundation, while working on a project for the charities Teenage Cancer and Teenage Cancer America. Mark became an...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th May, 2022 | More News
Guy Fletcher – Anomaly Out Now – Anomaly is an eclectic mix of uplifting, quirky and romantic songs supported by a bed of beautiful synthetic soundscapes and crafted rhythms. A multicoloured journey into past present and future.Click HERE to stream, and...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th May, 2022 | More News
DS Greatest Hits Double Vinyl Dire Straits’ greatest hits compilation, Money For Nothing, has been remastered by Bob Ludwig, recut by Bernie Grundman, and is soon to be available for the first time since 1988. The album includes a previously unreleased live...
by Terry Kilburn | 26th Apr, 2022 | More News
John Illsley – VIII John Illsley’s new release, VIII, is his eighth studio album. In addition to standard black vinyl and CD formats, the album is available in a special limited edition purple vinyl format.Tracklisting: 1) It’s A Long Way Back2) I...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Apr, 2022 | More News
Record Store Day: Half-speed LOG Record Store Day – 23rd April 2022 Half-speed master of the Dire Straits album Love Over Gold, cut by Miles Showell at Abbey Road, to celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary. A number one album in the UK following its original...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Mar, 2022 | More News
Local Hero at Chichester David Greig and Mark Knopfler’s Local Hero will be staged at Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT), 8th October – 19th November 2022, as part of this year’s Festival Season and fans have the exclusive opportunity to enter a ballot for...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Jan, 2022 | More News
MK back in studio Mark will shortly return to the studio to continue recording for his next album. The usual musicians will be involved with the addition of Greg Leisz on pedal steel and other stringed instruments. No release date is available but it is likely to be...
by Terry Kilburn | 29th Nov, 2021 | More News
Gift Ideas Some gift ideas for the holiday season ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights reserved. Website by Lean Mean Digital Privacy Policy...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Nov, 2021 | More News
Alan Hull Documentary Mark is among the artists contributing to a new BBC documentary about the late Alan Hull, frontman and songwriter of much-loved British folk-rock pacesetters Lindisfarne, to be broadcast on BBC4, November 26. ← Previous Latest News ←...
by Terry Kilburn | 6th Nov, 2021 | More News
Win a signed MK Strat Mark has donated one of his iconic 2013 model, red Fender Stratocaster guitars in support of the Reprieve fundraising draw. The guitar will be autographed by Mark and personalised to the winning entrant. Entries are £10 each and you can purchase...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th Oct, 2021 | More News
Paddy Moloney ‘Today marks a sad farewell to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains. Paddy was great company and a force of nature in Irish music, with all the energy and talent required to drive things along over the years. I am proud to have recorded and played...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2021 | More News
John Illsley: My Life In Dire Straits In My Life in Dire Straits, John Illsley – founding member, bassist and mainstay – evokes the spirit of the times and tells the story of one of the great live acts of rock history. Starting with his own unlikely...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2021 | More News
What It Is … The Long Highway Following the release of Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007, the four-track single, What It Is, is now available for streaming, featuring three songs that have never before been available on digital platforms:• What...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2021 | More News
Mark KnopflerThe Studio Albums 1996-2007 Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007 is available now in a new 11 LP / 6 CD box set, featuring Mark’s first five solo releases and an exclusive bonus disc of studio b-sides. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Mark’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th Sep, 2021 | More News
Mark on new Dion album Dion has got together with a host of A-listers for his new album Stomping Ground out on 5 November. Mark is featured on track 3 – Dancing Girl ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Aug, 2021 | More News
Charlie Watts ‘Yesterday marks another sad farewell, to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones. A great band so often has a great drummer who’s individuality and style play an essential part in creating the character, the magic recipe of the music. The Beatles had...
by Terry Kilburn | 23rd Aug, 2021 | More News
Don Everly ‘It’s a sad farewell to Don Everly today. The Everly Brothers made many of the first records I fell head over heels in love with. I must have been about ten years old. Their influence on songwriters, singers and players will be everlasting.’ –...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th May, 2021 | More News
Beware of bogus social media accounts A friendly reminder to all Mark Knopfler fans that the only official and legitimate Mark Knopfler social media accounts bear the blue verification...
by Terry Kilburn | 24th Mar, 2021 | More News
Golden Heart: 25th Anniversary To celebrate 25 years of Mark’s debut solo album ‘Golden Heart’, watch his 1996 ‘A Night In London’ concert in its entirety, this Friday 26th March.The full concert will be available to watch on Mark’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Feb, 2021 | More News
Streets of London prize draw Streets of London #ComeOnHome Fundraiser Prize DrawMark has donated a signed 2011 Fender Signature Stratocaster in aid of the Streets of London #ComeOnHome fundraiser. People experiencing homelessness are some of the most vulnerable and...
by Terry Kilburn | 28th Jan, 2021 | More News
‘Goodbye Kerry’ ‘It’s painful to have to report more sad news in such sad times: but Kerry Lewis, a much loved and treasured member of our touring crew for many years, passed away on January 26th. Kerry had been combating cancer for some time...
by Terry Kilburn | 27th Jan, 2021 | More News
BIA & Local Hero half speed masters ‘BROTHERS IN ARMS’HALF-SPEED MASTER OUT 19 MARCH ‘Brothers In Arms’ half-speed master will be available on 19th March, remastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Originally released in 1985,...
by Terry Kilburn | 6th Jan, 2021 | More News
Richard Bennett on vinyl Yield Brother Records, a vinyl only label, has just re-released Richard Bennett’s album Code Red Cloud Nine on 180 gram vinyl, remastered, great packaging together with an overview Richard has written about the making of the record and...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Jan, 2021 | More News
Win Mark’s Guitar Mark has donated one of his iconic red Fender Stratocaster guitars to a fundraising draw in aid of Stagehand UK’s Covid-19 Crew Relief Fund, supporting stage and production crew through the current crisis. The guitar was played on all of the US...
by Terry Kilburn | 23rd Dec, 2020 | More News
Tommy Stewart’s Cowboy Song:Tribute to dad, David. TOMMY STEWART RELEASES MOVING COVER OF THIN LIZZY’S ‘COWBOY SONG’LOCAL MUSICIAN AND RISING STAR PAYS TRIBUTE TO FATHER DAVID STEWART London, 17 December 2020 – 18-year-old Singer/Songwriter Tommy Stewart...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd Dec, 2020 | More News
Win Mark’s Teisco Guitar Win Mark’s made in Japan TG-64 electric guitar . “I felt I could discover things when I bought this classic Teisco TG-64 but diversions came up: European and US tours, recording and travelling, and I never gave it the chance...
by Terry Kilburn | 24th Nov, 2020 | More News
Dire Straits Merchandise Check out the first release of new official Dire Straits merchandise items available to order now from direstraits.com. Choose from high quality t-shirts, tote bags and beanies featuring the ‘Alchemy’ arrows, red Strat logo, and...
by Terry Kilburn | 23rd Nov, 2020 | More News
MK Autographed tie auction Mark has signed a red tie for the Cahonas Scotland fundraising auction. Cahonas are Scotland’s Testicular Cancer charity educating, creating awareness, eradicating embarrassment & stigma and installing a new healthy habit that...
by Terry Kilburn | 18th Nov, 2020 | More News
Mark Knopfler Legends This handmade, limited-edition, Legends series is available exclusively through MarkKnopler.com and includes: *Limited-Edition 1:4 scale replica 1958 Gibson Les Paul, nestled in an embroidered guitar case*16 GB “Mark Knopfler”...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th Oct, 2020 | More News
Mark on Cliff’s Birthday Album Mark is among a number of artists who have contributed to Sir Cliff Richard’s 80th birthday album, Music … The Air That I Breathe, released 30th October. Mark plays on track 6, PS Please. ← Previous Latest News...
by Terry Kilburn | 30th Oct, 2020 | More News
Photo Search Does anyone have: good quality photographs of MK playing a red Strat at Verona during the DTRW tour ? good quality photographs of MK playing a red Strat when performing On Every Street during the US leg of the DTRW tour ? Please email or provide a link...
by Terry Kilburn | 29th Oct, 2020 | More News
Quality Shoe Mark has donated a pair of autographed shoes to the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction which will run from November 13th to the 22nd. Among a host of celebrities who have donated autographed shoes are Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Sir Tom Jones,...
by Terry Kilburn | 17th Oct, 2020 | More News
Goodwood Mark and Guy performed ‘Going Home’ on Saturday 17th October at Goodwood Road & Racing SpeedWeek in honour of the late Formula One racing driver, Sir Stirling Moss. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th Oct, 2020 | More News
Brendan Croker release Brendan has re-released his 2002 Keven Coyne collaboration album, Life Is Almost Wonderful, together with a DVD of previously unreleased live performances. CD + bonus DVDLIFE IS ALMOST WONDERFUL – KEVIN COYNE and BRENDAN CROKERLife is...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2020 | More News
BIA @ 2 The Dire Straits top selling album Brothers in Arms has been voted No2 album of the 1980s in a BBC Radio 2 listeners poll. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Oct, 2020 | More News
DS Studio Albums Box Sets On October 7 1978, Dire Straits released their eponymous debut album.To celebrate its anniversary, the official video for the album’s hit single, ‘Sultans Of Swing’, has been restored to HD. Watch the whole collection of restored Dire Straits...
by Terry Kilburn | 1st Oct, 2020 | More News
Special Guest, John Illsley John Illsley will be Tim Burgess’s special guest host @LlSTENlNG_PARTY on October 7th, 8pm (U.K. time) when the featured album will be the Dire Straits classic LP, Brothers In Arms. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next...
by Terry Kilburn | 27th Sep, 2020 | More News
Win a signed copy of STP To celebrate 20 years since the release of Mark’s acclaimed second solo album, Sailing To Philadelphia, you can be in with a chance to win one of three CDs signed by Mark. One entry permitted per person. The competition closes on 2nd October...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Sep, 2020 | More News
Stand By Me Mark has joined a number of artists – collectively ‘Whispering Bob’s All Stars’ – to make a special recording of ‘Stand By Me’. Brought together by Bob Harris of Old Grey Whistle Test fame to raise funds for Help...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Sep, 2020 | More News
Great North Run – Virtual This year’s 40th Great North Run on 13 September is set to go virtual. Runners traditionally set off to Mark’s Going Home and he has recorded a new version especially for the occasion which participants will hear in the...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Aug, 2020 | More News
Dire Straits Box Sets DIRE STRAITS: THE STUDIO ALBUMS 1978 – 1991 6CD & 8LP BOX SETS ‘Dire Straits: The Studio Albums 1978 – 1991’ will be available as a 6CD box set on 9th October alongside National Album Day in the UK,...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Aug, 2020 | More News
Mark pays tribute to Peter Green ‘I loved Peter Green’s playing from the moment I first heard him. He was one of the few greats. There’s hardly a month goes by when I don’t play a PG recording on my jukebox. He will be idolised by guitar players forever.’...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Aug, 2020 | More News
New Zoe’s Place Auction Charity Auction of MK/NHBs Tour Pass Collage ALL PROCEEDS (i.e., 100%) to Zoe’s Place, Middlesborough, UK Last November MKNews held an auction in aid of Zoe’s Place. Zoe’s Place is a baby hospice in...
by Terry Kilburn | 1st Jul, 2020 | More News
Something New Something to hopefully brighten your day – Mark is a patron of Save The Waterberg Rhino who help raise awareness and support the war against rhino poaching. Recently Sophie gave birth to a strong and healthy male bull calf named Dinka, at Ant’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Apr, 2020 | More News
From Mark … ‘I am very sad to announce the loss of our dear friend David Stewart, our studio manager.David will be sorely missed, not only by everyone at British Grove but also by everybody who knew him. Our hearts go out to our beloved Robyn and their two...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Apr, 2020 | More News
Local Hero Postponed The Old Vic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Matthew Warchus, has today announced the postponement of the Local Hero 2020 season: ‘On behalf of all at The Old Vic, I’d like to convey our great sadness at being forced to postpone this summer’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th Apr, 2020 | More News
Farewell to Sir Stirling Farewell to Sir Stirling Moss, a great man and at all times a great sportsman. He is an inspiration to the rest of us in these tough times. – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th Apr, 2020 | More News
John Prine Today I am so sad to learn of the loss of John Prine. His songs, full of humour, honesty and humanity, will endure in our affection always. – MK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Apr, 2020 | More News
Mark supports British Red Cross ‘I’m a big fan of The Red Cross and hope everyone will be able to get on board and support this effort.’ – MK https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/britishredcrossresponse ← Previous Latest News...
by Terry Kilburn | 17th Mar, 2020 | More News
John Illsley’s Life & Times of DS – DVD Due to the present situation regarding Covis-19 (Coronavirus), John’s current Life & Times of Dire Straits tour has been cancelled. However, you can still enjoy the music from the tour as John has...
by Terry Kilburn | 26th Feb, 2020 | More News
MK on SiriusXM Those living in USA/Canada should listen in to The British Grove Broadcast on SiriusXM’s Volume Channel 106, Wednesday 4th of March at 9.00 pm ET to hear Mark talk about his musical influences.The programme will be broadcast from Mark’s...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Feb, 2020 | More News
Official Recordings of DTRW tour shows You can purchase official recordings of DTRW tour shows from the markknopfler.com store. Choose either 320kpbs MP3 or FLAC digital formats. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th Dec, 2019 | More News
That’s a wrap 2019 has been a record-breaking year for Mark. His first stage musical collaboration, with Bill Forsyth, based on the iconic Scottish film ‘Local Hero’, debuted in Edinburgh. His first ever drink collaboration on Local Heroes No.3 gin with the...
by Terry Kilburn | 5th Dec, 2019 | More News
Stolen Guitars Can everyone keep an eye out for any of these guitars being offered for sale – they were stolen recently in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. – 1969 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Deluxe, had neck/headstock repairs/fitted with Roland GKII synth pick-up...
by Terry Kilburn | 28th Nov, 2019 | More News
DTRW Merchandise Check our the markknopfler.com shop for a great range of DTRW tour merchandise. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th Nov, 2019 | More News
Zoe’s Place Ebay Auctions Zoe’s Place is a baby hospice in Middlesborough, UK. Like many local charities these days financial support is hard to come by. In fact, they have had to close their doors two days per wee because they no longer have the resources to...
by Terry Kilburn | 2nd Oct, 2019 | More News
Mark interview on writing filmscores & musicals ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights reserved. Website by Lean Mean Digital Privacy...
by Terry Kilburn | 22nd Sep, 2019 | More News
MK on CBS News MK short interview on CBS News – For The Record ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. © Mark Knopfler News. All rights reserved. Website by Lean...
by Terry Kilburn | 16th Sep, 2019 | More News
Can You Help ? Thanks to ‘N’ for letting me have 1997-99 but ….. Does anyone have a copy of the hardcopy Sept 1996 MKNews newsletter ? email if you have. TK ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Sep, 2019 | More News
Yours for $2000 – Plus $60 shipping !!! When there are people out there who try to rip-off fans in this way, who can blame Mark for ceasing to sign these things ? ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on...
by Terry Kilburn | 11th Aug, 2019 | More News
MK on Pieta Brown’s Freeway album Mark is featured on The Hard Way, a track from Pieta Brown’s new album, Freeway, out 20th September. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is...
by Terry Kilburn | 9th Aug, 2019 | More News
MK on KK’s Book ‘For me to want to re-read a book straight away it has to have bowled me over. You might think I’m biased because I’m related to the author but I think The Wisdom Of Bones by Kitty Aldridge is a wonder.’ – MKGet your copy ←...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Aug, 2019 | More News
Guitar Player Mark is on the cover of the September issue of Guitar Player. Check out the seven page interview on pages 36 – 43. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to copyright. ©...
by Terry Kilburn | 4th Aug, 2019 | More News
Local Hero Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray DVD Out on September 2nd is this remastered Blu Ray DVD Collector’s edition…2k digital restoration – made from original 35mm materialsAudio commentary with director Bill Forsyth and film critic Mark...
by Terry Kilburn | 12th Jul, 2019 | More News
Munich Olympia Park Mark takes time out from touring to impress his hand prints and autograph for Munich’s Olympia Park Walk of Stars. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest News Material published on this web site is subject to...
by Terry Kilburn | 8th Jul, 2019 | More News
Autographs Unfortunately, Mark will no longer be signing guitars, scratch plates or any other musical instruments. This is a direct result of those people who are not fans, taking the autograph and using it to make money by selling it on Ebay, through autograph...
by Terry Kilburn | 21st Jun, 2019 | More News
Bogus Knopflers ! A friendly reminder to all Mark Knopfler fans that the only official and legitimate Mark Knopfler social media accounts bear the blue verification tick: Twitter.com/MarkKnopfler Facebook.com/MarkKnopfler Instagram.com/MarkKnopfler Fake and imitation...
by Terry Kilburn | 13th Jun, 2019 | More News
Palmtrees, Señoritas …. and Rocketships ! All you could ever want to know about National guitars can be found in this seminal book by one of the world’s leading experts. Written by Mark Makin and six years in the making, the book brings together a...
by Terry Kilburn | 14th May, 2019 | More News
DTRW Tour: New Date, Mark & Bonnie Raitt in NYC Mark, along with special guest Bonnie Raitt, is adding a performance at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden on September 25 to the DTRW tour. Tickets are available for presale to fans on Wednesday, May 15 at...
by Terry Kilburn | 3rd May, 2019 | More News
Juke Ross Mark is pleased to announce that Juke Ross will be opening for a selected few shows in London and France. “A singer/songwriter with a dusky warm voice and an infectious spirit of affirmation, Juke Ross hails from the small country of Guyana on South...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Apr, 2019 | More News
CM Statement: Unauthorized Streaming “It has come to our attention that there are unauthorized live-streaming sites advertising Mark’s upcoming concerts as available for viewing. The authenticity of these sites is highly questionable, as no such services have...
by Terry Kilburn | 25th Apr, 2019 | More News
DTRW Tour – Barcelona show download Download the complete live recording of Mark’s April 25th show in Barcelona from the markknopfler.com store in your choice of 320kbps MP3 or FLAC formats. ← Previous Latest News ← Previous Next → Latest...
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