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Uploaded April 2009 | Updated September 2026, 28 minutes ago
"Almost Dire Straits"
Mark Knopfler live from Shepherd's Bush Empire, London 2002.07.23.
This is the first of four charity gigs, this one for "Save the baby". The gig was in two parts, first part with Notting Hillbillies, and second part almost as a Dire Straits reunion, when Chris White join the band together with John Illsley. This was John's first appearance on stage since the last Straits concert, back in October 9th 1992. This was also Danny Cummings' first appearance on drums with Mark on stage, but as you maybe know, he played percussion during the -92 tour.
The band during second half;
Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocal
John Illsley - bass
Danny Cummings - drums
Robbie McIntosh - rhythm guitar
Guy Fletcher - keyboard
Chris White - saxophone
Bobby Valentino - violin
Enjoy!
"Almost Dire Straits"
Mark Knopfler live from Shepherd's Bush Empire, London 2002.07.23.
This is the first of four charity gigs, this one for "Save the baby". The gig was in two parts, first part with Notting Hillbillies, and second part almost as a Dire Straits reunion, when Chris White join the band together with John Illsley. This was John's first appearance on stage since the last Straits concert, back in October 9th 1992. This was also Danny Cummings' first appearance on drums with Mark on stage, but as you maybe know, he played percussion during the -92 tour.
The band during second half;
Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocal
John Illsley - bass
Danny Cummings - drums
Robbie McIntosh - rhythm guitar
Guy Fletcher - keyboard
Chris White - saxophone
Bobby Valentino - violin
Enjoy!
![Mark Knopfler & Friends - So far away [London -02]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Agf9hKwOe30/mqdefault.jpg "Mark Knopfler & Friends - So far away [London -02]
Almost Dire Straits
Mark Knopfler live from Shepherds Bush Empire, London 2002.07.23.
This is the first of four charity gigs, this one for Save the baby. The gig was in two parts, first part with Notting Hillbillies, and second part almost as a Dire Straits reunion, when Chris White join the band together with John Illsley. This was Johns first appearance on stage since the last Straits concert, back in October 9th 1992. This was also Danny Cummings first appearance on drums with Mark on stage, but as you maybe know, he played percussion during the -92 tour.
The band during second half;
Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocal
John Illsley - bass
Danny Cummings - drums
Robbie McIntosh - rhythm guitar
Guy Fletcher - keyboard
Chris White - saxophone
Bobby Valentino - violin
Enjoy!")
![Mark Knopfler & Friends - Your latest trick [London -02]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/AvFpxYKylt4/mqdefault.jpg "Mark Knopfler & Friends - Your latest trick [London -02]
Almost Dire Straits
Mark Knopfler live from Shepherds Bush Empire, London 2002.07.23.
This is the first of four charity gigs, this one for Save the baby. The gig was in two parts, first part with Notting Hillbillies, and second part almost as a Dire Straits reunion, when Chris White join the band together with John Illsley. This was Johns first appearance on stage since the last Straits concert, back in October 9th 1992. This was also Danny Cummings first appearance on drums with Mark on stage, but as you maybe know, he played percussion during the -92 tour.
The band during second half;
Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocal
John Illsley - bass
Danny Cummings - drums
Robbie McIntosh - rhythm guitar
Guy Fletcher - keyboard
Chris White - saxophone
Bobby Valentino - violin
Enjoy!")
![Dire Straits - Lady writer [Rockpalast 79 ~ HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZSvgVz_0F0/mqdefault.jpg "Dire Straits - Lady writer [Rockpalast 79 ~ HD]
Dire Straits live in Rockpalast - Cologne, Germany. Februari 16th 1979.
Now in HD! =)
Enjoy!")
![Mark Knopfler & Friends - Your own sweet way [London -02]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZqLRaB9yg8/mqdefault.jpg "Mark Knopfler & Friends - Your own sweet way [London -02]
Mark Knopfler live from Shepherds Bush Empire, London 2002.07.23.
This is the first of four charity gigs, this one for Save the baby. The gig was in two parts, first part with Notting Hillbillies, and second part almost as a Dire Straits reunion, when Chris White join the band together with John Illsley. This was Johns first appearance on stage since the last Straits concert, back in October 9th 1992. This was also Danny Cummings first appearance on drums with Mark on stage, but as you maybe know, he played percussion during the -92 tour.
The band during first half;
Mark Knopfler - guitar, vocal
Danny Cummings - drums
Guy Fletcher - keyboard
Brendan Crocker - guitar, vocals
Steve Philips - guitar, vocals
Marcus Cliffe - bass
Bobby Valentino - violin
Enjoy!")
![Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet [Nimes -92 ~ HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Cgp_tHau3PI/mqdefault.jpg "Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet [Nimes -92 ~ HD]
Dire Straits performing live from their tour On every street in Les Arenes, Nimes, France - September 29, 1992.
One of the very last concerts ever with Dire Straits.
Now in HD (or as good as it gets)!
Mark Knopfler - vocals, lead guitar
John Illsley - bass
Phil Palmer - rhythm guitar
Guy Fletcher - keyboards
Alan Clark - keyboards
Chris White - Saxophone & stuff
Paul Franklin - Pedal steel guitar
Chris Whitten - Drums
Danny Cummings - Percussion
Enjoy!")
![Eric Clapton & Mark Knopfler - Wonderful Tonight [San Francisco -88]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CpqdmPgAxxQ/mqdefault.jpg "Eric Clapton & Mark Knopfler - Wonderful Tonight [San Francisco -88]
Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler performing live during Claptons 25th Anniversary Tour in Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, San Francisco, USA - 21st September 1988.
Eric Clapton - guitar/vocals
Mark Knopfler - guitar
Nathan East - bass
Alan Clark - keyboards
Steve Ferrone - drums
Jody Linscott - percussion
Tessa Niles - backing vocals
Katie Kissoon - backing vocals
Enjoy!")
![Dire Straits - Private Investigations [Nimes -92 ~ HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DDhCGlC4ngA/mqdefault.jpg "Dire Straits - Private Investigations [Nimes -92 ~ HD]
Dire Straits performing live from their tour On every street in Les Arenes, Nimes, France - September 29, 1992.
One of the very last concerts ever with Dire Straits.
Now in HD (or as good as it gets)!
Mark Knopfler - vocals, lead guitar
John Illsley - bass
Phil Palmer - rhythm guitar
Guy Fletcher - keyboards
Alan Clark - keyboards
Chris White - Saxophone & stuff
Paul Franklin - Pedal steel guitar
Chris Whitten - Drums
Danny Cummings - Percussion
Enjoy!")
![Dire Straits - Single Handed Sailor [Rockpalast -79 ~ HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E36JaBiYI0g/mqdefault.jpg "Dire Straits - Single Handed Sailor [Rockpalast -79 ~ HD]
Dire Straits live in Rockpalast - Cologne, Germany. Februari 16th 1979.
Now in HD! =)
Enjoy!")
![Dire Straits - Walk of Life [Nimes -92 ~ HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E9rjW9oqXVA/mqdefault.jpg "Dire Straits - Walk of Life [Nimes -92 ~ HD]
Dire Straits performing live from their tour On every street in Les Arenes, Nimes, France - September 29, 1992.
One of the very last concerts ever with Dire Straits.
Now in HD (or as good as it gets)!
Mark Knopfler - vocals, lead guitar
John Illsley - bass
Phil Palmer - rhythm guitar
Guy Fletcher - keyboards
Alan Clark - keyboards
Chris White - Saxophone & stuff
Paul Franklin - Pedal steel guitar
Chris Whitten - Drums
Danny Cummings - Percussion
Enjoy!")
![Dire Straits - Tunnel of Love [München -91 ~ Part 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F8998qRslW4/mqdefault.jpg "Dire Straits - Tunnel of Love [München -91 ~ Part 2]
Dire Straits live in Olympiahalle, München, Germany, 1991-10-11. From the tour On Every Street.
Enjoy!")
