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Formed by former members of Dire Straits due to the substantial demand to hear the band’s much loved catalogue of great songs. The Straits includes 3 original members and some of the top session players to form a great live band
ALAN CLARK
Alan joined Dire Straits in 1980 as their first keyboard player and played a significant part in their transformation into one of the world’s biggest bands. Acknowledged by his fellow band members as Dire Straits' unofficial musical director, he co-produced the band’s last studio album On Every Street. Alan has played and recorded with many other high-profile artists including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner and the Bee Gees.
PHIL PALMER
Phil joined Dire Straits for their On Every Street tour, having come to their attention after quietly and consistently building a career out of playing tasteful, intelligent and musical guitar with a long list of well known artists that includes Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sting, Roger Daltry, Take That, Wishbone Ash and producer Trevor Horn. As a result, Phil is regarded as one of the UK’s foremost session musicians.
CHRIS WHITE
Chris White's first real break in the music industry came in 1981 when he was asked to play on Nick Heyward's album " North Of A Miracle ". Following this success, his reputation continued to build, being asked to play and record with artists such as Paul McCartney, Aztec Camera, The The and Mark Knopfler, the latter leading to what he is best known for - the saxophone sound of Dire Straits. His work with the band included two World Tours, the " On Every Street " and " On The Night " albums, and the legendary " Live Aid " and " Mandela " concerts. More recently, Chris has also guested on two of Mark Knopfler's solo albums. Outside of this association, he has recorded and toured with many artists, including Joe Cocker and Robbie Williams. He is now also assembling material for his second album of original work.
STEVE FERRONE
Acknowledged by his peers as one of the world’s greatest drummers, Steve first came to the world’s attention with The Average White Band and has since played with a long list of high-profile acts including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Scritti Politti, Chaka Khan and Slash. Steve endorses Gretsch drums, Sabian cymbals and Pro-Mark drumsticks.
TERENCE REIS
Born in Maputo, Mozambique, Terence grew up playing the guitar in the idiosyncratic style of the local finger picking street musicians, which is remarkably similar to that of Mark Knopfler. But it was his voice that convinced us that he was the perfect front man for The Straits, which has elements of Knopfler, JJ Cale and Steve Earle mixed in with his own unmistakable, original sound. An honours graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand School of Dramatic Arts, Johannesburg, Terence has established himself as an award-winning professional actor and has featured in several major movies while continuing a parallel career as a musician.
MICK FEAT
Mick is an internationally renowned bassist who began his career as session bassist for Island Records, and has since gone on to work with many artists including Mark Knopfler, Art Garfunkel, David Gilmour, Van Morrison, Tina Turner and Justin Haywood. A master of most string bass instruments, Mick is also a respected composer and singer.
JAMIE SQUIRE
As well as being a fine keyboard player, 24 year-old Jamie is a highly talented multi-instrumentalist and singer who is destined to become a star in his own right, having recently signed a recording contract with I.M.Port records in New York City. Jamie is an enthusiastic and ambitious young man who is considered a major asset to the band.
