(Barry Thomson, Dawn Selby, Shaun Dragt,
Mali Sewell & Jason Andrew)
Back by popular
demand at Rhumbelow Theatre is Tribute to
Dire Straits. Paying tribute to the music of Mark Knopfler and his band
Dire Straits will be The Reals featuring Barry Thomson, Dawn Selby, Mali Sewell
and Jason Andrew with guest guitarist Shaun Dragt.
Dire Straits was a
British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar)
and his younger brother David Knopfler. Their sound was influenced by a variety
of musical styles including jazz, folk and blues, and contrasted with the
prominence of punk rock during their early years. Their more conventional sound
appealed to modern audiences weary of the overproduced stadium rock of the
1970s.
Dire Straits' fifth
album Brothers in Arms, released in
May 1985 was their highest selling studio album with sales of over 30 million.
It was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first compact disc
to sell a million copies, helping to popularise the CD format. It was one of
the first albums recorded on digital equipment and the title track is reported
to be the world's first CD single. In August 1986, the song which launched MTV
Europe was another Knopfler hit Money for
Nothing and featured Sting in a cameo vocal role.
To date, Dire
Straits have sold in excess of 120 million albums and this show features a
selection of their hit songs including Brothers
in Arms, Walk of Life, So Far Away, Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Tunnel
of Love, Private Investigations and Money
for Nothing.
Shows take place from
April 8 to 10 and again from April 15 to 17. Friday and Saturday performances
at 20h00 with Sunday shows starting at 14h00. There will be an extra
performance on April 17 at 18h30. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for
picnic dinner.
Tickets R140 (R120
pensioners and tables of eight or more).
Take along food
picnic baskets. Braais will be available. There is limited secure parking and
booking is essential. A cash bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to
the premises). Rhumbelow Durban is situated at 42 Cunningham Road off Bartle
Road in Umbilo.
Booking is through Computicket or contact Roland on 082
499 8636, email roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com