Back at
Tina’s Hotel in Kloof by popular demand are the Reals paying tribute to the
music of Mark Knopfler and his band Dire Straits. The Reals include Barry
Thomson, Dawn Selby, Mali Sewell, Jason Andrew and 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 popularize 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.
Tribute To Dire Straits takes place from July 19 to 23
with performances Wednesday to Saturday at 20h00 and Sunday (July 23) at 14h00.
(Venue opens 90 minutes before show for drinks)
Tickets R150
(R130 pensioners) and tables seat 6. No alcohol or food may be brought on to
the premises. Secure parking is available. Booking is through Computicket or
contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or email : roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
Tina’s Hotel is
situated at 4 Beryldene Road in Kloof. For restaurant reservations contact 031 764
7843.
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