Dire Straits News

When a scientist discovers a new and unknown fossil, he gets to give it a scientific name.

Last month we looked at the Best Rock Albums of 1976 and 1977 . This month we move forward to 1978 and what is arguably the last truly mammoth year for rock music.

IF YOU'RE a fan of Dire Straits, a gig at the Wharf tomorrow night should be right up your, er, Streets.

Bruce Springsteen and Mark Knopfler have influenced tons of artists over the years, but a sweet-sounding soprano who's co-founder of the charming Canadian trinity known as the Wailin' Jennys wouldn't be the first to come to mind.

An album featuring a former Rawmarsh musician's songs has been awarded a platinum disc for sales of 200,000 in India by EMI .

A native St. Louisan and the son of first-generation Sri Lankan immigrants, Bhi Bhiman writes and sings country-tinged songs in a keening tone guaranteed to grab the unsuspecting listener by the frontal lobe and the earlobes at the same time.

Dire Straits co-founder David Knopfler has canceled his May 8 show at Shank Hall , the venue has announced.

Folk musician Bhi Bhiman has been celebrated for his own songwriting, but as a special treat for fans the guitarist will be releasing a covers EP entitled Substitute Preacher later this month.

Secure and loving homes are needed for children and sibling groups of all ages, ethnicities and with a range of needs in Newcastle.

MARK Knopfler found fame with the hit Money for Nothing, and now he's been digging deep in his own pockets.