The Straits

Sunday July 3rd

Main Stage

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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 three original members along with some of the top session players to form a great new combo. Former Dire Straits members Alan Clark, Phil Palmer and Chris White are joined by new recruits Steve Ferrone, Terence Reis, Mick Feat and Jamie Squire.

Alan Clarke joined Dire Straits in 1980 as their first keyboard player and is the longest standing member in today’s line up. Phil Palmer joined the band on the ‘On Every Street’ tour playing guitar. Phil has worked with several known artists including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Sting and Roger Daltry. Chris White provided and is best known for his saxophone sound with Dire Straits.

He played on two world tours and on the ‘On Every Street’ and ‘On The Night’ albums. More recently Chris has guested on two of Mark Knopfler’s solo albums.

Steve Ferrone is acknowledged by his peers as one of the world’s greatest drummers and first came to the world’s attention with The Average White Band. He has also played with a long list of high profile acts including Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and Quincy Jones. Terence Reis was handpicked as the front man for The Straits for his voice with elements of Knopfler, JJ Cale and Steve Earle and his guitar technique that’s remarkably similar to Knopfler’s own.

Mick feat is an internationally renowned bassist and has worked with many different artists including Mark Knopfler, Art Garfunkel and David Gilmour. Jamie Squire is at 24 the youngest in The Straits line up. Jamie is a highly accomplished keyboard player and a youthful asset to the band!