Mark Knopfler News

CAPA presents the Richard Thompson at 8pm tonight, at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.).

Highline Ballroom Announces is schedule of upcoming events:

CAPA presents the Richard Thompson at 8pm on Wednesday, October 5, at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.).

Songbird Michelle Malone will perform with fellow musician and Alabama native Will Kimbrough when the Decatur Acoustic Concert Series returns to the Magnolia room August 26, 2011.

Songbird Michelle Malone will perform with fellow musician and Alabama native Will Kimbrough when the Decatur Acoustic Concert Series returns to the Magnolia room August 26, 2011.

The Straits have just announced a special one-off 'warm-up' concert at the Brighton Concorde2 on Tuesday September 20th.

Monday, July 4, is the closing day of the popular loan exhibition Guitar Heroes: Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This unprecedented exhibition of around 90 musical instruments focuses on the work of three modern-day master craftsmen-John D'Angelico, James D'Aquisto, and John Monteleone-whose instruments have been sought after by many of the most important guitarists of the last century. Many of the masterpieces on view are or have been owned by renowned artists including Chet Atkins, George Benson, Paul Simon, Steve Miller, Mark Knopfler, and Grant Green.

Monday, July 4, is the closing day of the popular loan exhibition Guitar Heroes: Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This unprecedented exhibition of around 90 musical instruments focuses on the work of three modern-day master craftsmen-John D'Angelico, James D'Aquisto, and John Monteleone-whose instruments have been sought after by many of the most important guitarists of the last century. Many of the masterpieces on view are or have been owned by renowned artists including Chet Atkins, George Benson, Paul Simon, Steve Miller, Mark Knopfler, and Grant Green.

Three New York master luthiers, renowned for their hand-carved stringed instruments-particularly their archtop guitars, which have been sought after by many of the most important guitarists of the last century-will be the subject of Guitar Heroes: Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York, on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from February 9 through July 4, 2011. Featuring the extraordinary guitars of John D'Angelico, James D'Aquisto, and John Monteleone, this unprecedented exhibition of approximately 80 musical instruments will focus on the work of these modern-day master craftsmen and their roots in a long tradition of stringed instrument-making that has thrived for more than 400 years and that was first brought to New York from Italy around the turn of the 20th century.

The theatre scene in St. Louis in 2010 turned out to be another year filled with fine productions and superb performances. Despite the economic barriers faced by all the local theatre companies many continued to take risks, presenting material that challenged audience expectations, but entertained them as well. And so, I'm presenting my own top ten of 2010, to honor the shows that beguiled and entranced me this past year.

Three New York master luthiers, renowned for their hand-carved stringed instruments-particularly their archtop guitars, which have been sought after by many of the most important guitarists of the last century-will be the subject of Guitar Heroes: Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York, on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from February 9 through July 4, 2011. Featuring the extraordinary guitars of John D'Angelico, James D'Aquisto, and John Monteleone, this unprecedented exhibition of approximately 80 musical instruments will focus on the work of these modern-day master craftsmen and their roots in a long tradition of stringed instrument-making that has thrived for more than 400 years and that was first brought to New York from Italy around the turn of the 20th century.

CD Live!, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Three Rivers Arts Festival and WYEP 91.3FM present Emmylou Harris in concert at the Byham Theater on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.

Two Members of Little Feat and One of the World's Most Iconic Celtic Acts Help Kick Off November at The Barns at Wolf Trap

Two Members of Little Feat and One of the World's Most Iconic Celtic Acts Help Kick Off November at The Barns at Wolf Trap

CD Live!, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Three Rivers Arts Festival and WYEP 91.3FM present Emmylou Harris in concert at the Byham Theater on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Joan Armatrading on Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:00 pm at the Moore Theatre.

Come enjoy 'An Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter' for one night only ~ Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 8PM, at the intimate Balboa Theatre, the perfect venue to showcase 5-time Grammy Award-winning artist Mary Chapin Carpenter as she performs songs off her critically acclaimed album, The Age of Miracles.

Yesterday, July 25, British guitarist Mark Knopfler performs during the 30th Cordoba Guitar Festival in Cordoba. Mark Knopfler is best known for being the lead guitarist for the British rock band Dire Straits. The Cordoba Guitar Festival has brought 32 artists to Cordoba to perform over 20 days. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

On July 14, Mark Knopfler performed at the Arena Civica in Milan, Italy. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of Knopfler's performance below.

Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler played the 44th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux on July 15, 2010. BroadwayWorld brings you a special look below!