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Review 1 for The Straits

5 / 5

The straits

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: The whole show @

Posted 10/04/2012

by Pw955i

Location:Kent

Very good show, musicians of note, put a big smile on my face for a couple of hours, venue was excellent.

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Favourite moment: The whole show @

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Review 2 for The Straits

5 / 5

The Straits Amazing

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- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Opening of the show it was so cool to see live @

Posted 04/04/2012

by humph2

Amazing Amazing Amazing if you love them after the show youll love them even more. Fantastic, cant wait to see them again.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Opening of the show it was so cool to see live @

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Review 3 for The Straits

5 / 5

Marcus Bonfanti was great ...

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Since I was expecting Portobello Belle this time I think it has to be Tunnel of Love, probably my favourite DS song. @

Setlist: Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Telegraph Road, Tunnel of Love, Romeo and Juliet, Jesus Street, Communique, Your Latest Trick, Brothers in Arms, Money for Nothing, Sultans of Swing, Portobello Belle and a couple more. @

Opening act(s): Marcus Bonfanti - see above for review @

Posted 03/04/2012

by StephenB

Location:Oxford

Top 10 Contributor

... and the Straits were pretty good too! I saw them at Hammersmith last year, and normally I wouldn't see an artist again so quickly, but a) I really like the music, b) I don't know how long they'll stay around, and c) the Indigo2 is my favourite venue - although they lose some brownie points for not having any crisps at the bar :) Anyway, I don't have a lot to add to my previous review which is still down the stack somewhere - the setlist was much the same although they had one new song, Jesus Street, which was reasonably good but not outstanding. The arrangements were similar to the album versions but not identical. If they do stick around I hope they do some more digging through the back catalogue, there are many more tracks worth playing.

If I had to find some negative points, the sound was a bit dodgy, there was quite a bit of noise on the PA and it was distorting at high volume. The spotlights aimed at the audience were a bit bright, although I've seen worse. And the electric piano didn't sound much like a piano - a real grand would be better, but presumably harder to take on tour. By contrast the Hammond organ sounded fine.

The band weren't entirely note-perfect, but more than made up for it in enthusiasm - it's a little unusual to see a band who seem as pleased to be there as the audience, and Alan Clark was filming both the band and the audience whenever he had a free hand. Having seen Mark Knopfler play with Bob Dylan last year - technically perfect but rather laid-back - I know which one I prefer. The audience seemed to agree, and I somewhat regretted having gone for an ultra-comfortable VIP seat in the circle rather than the standing room downstairs! If you like Dire Straits' music this is definitely recommended.

Opening act review here since Ticketmaster won't let me fit it in the box below:

Marcus Bonfanti - !!! Can I give five stars to a support artist? About half the audience came in late, and they missed a treat. He's a great blues guitar player and singer, and also funny with the links between the songs. If there's any justice (which in today's music business there isn't) he should go far. (I should mention that he had a bassist and drummer who were also good.) Jazz Cafe on May 4th, I may well be there if it isn't sold out ...

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Since I was expecting Portobello Belle this time I think it has to be Tunnel of Love, probably my favourite DS song. @

Opening act(s): Marcus Bonfanti - see above for review @

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Review 4 for The Straits

5 / 5

The Straits smile their way into our hearts

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: It has got to be Sultans of Swing. @

Setlist: All the hits of Dire Straits + a new self penned number. @

Opening act(s): Marcus Bonfanti .. here is a star in the making go and see him. @

Posted 03/04/2012

by Herts61

Location:Herts

Top 10 Contributor

This will be the third time I have seen The Straits in the past year, and from The Albert Hall. Hammersmith Apollo to the Indigo O2 somewhat down sizing each time.
To be honest if they played at a village hall they would put as much effort into the shows, and enjoy it as much themselves. Yes we have heard (nearly) all the songs before, but they are timeless, and I for one would happily watch them at every opportunity.

I cannot remember so many happy faces on the stage, all seasoned musicians at the top of their profession playing for the sheer joy of music. Even the stand in drummer was into the spirt of the set, there again from Manfred Manns Earthband so well honed in his skills.

As promised last year they had learnt a new song "Jesus Street" which was well received. The sound was load and clear, but beautifully balanced together with tasteful lighting. This is one group who ask that we take pictures or record the gig .. indeed Alan Clark was doing exactly the same on his little camera!!

They always say at the end of the show "we will keep playing as long as you want to come and see us" .... Yes from a pretty full Indigo O2 we will be so pleased to see you on the next tour .. thanks as usual for a wonderful evening.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: It has got to be Sultans of Swing. @

Setlist: All the hits of Dire Straits + a new self penned number. @

Opening act(s): Marcus Bonfanti .. here is a star in the making go and see him. @

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Review 5 for The Straits

5 / 5

The Straits - Great Music !!

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Sultans of Swing - 13 minute version. @

Posted 02/04/2012

by LC4907

Location:London

The Straits played all the well known hits of Dire Straits. No silly gimmicks, just great live music. I took my son (23) and he said it was one of the best concerts he'd been to and so much better than a stadium-sized event. Can't wait 'til they come round again.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Sultans of Swing - 13 minute version. @

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Review 6 for The Straits

5 / 5

THE STRAITS

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: TUNNELL OF LOVE @

Posted 02/04/2012

by C5KAC

FRIENDS SAID IT WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT MARK NOPFLER, BOY WERE THEY WRONG!!
PURE MUSICIANS AND GREAT LEAD SINGER, WILL DEFINATELY GO AGAIN.

Indigo2 @

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- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: TUNNELL OF LOVE @

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Review 7 for The Straits

3 / 5

Nearest you'll get to Dire Straits!

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Fantastic version of Telegraph Road; also, Sultans of Swing and Tunnel of Love @

Posted 02/04/2012

by mozzzzzz

Location:london

Top 25 Contributor

The first thing to realise is that is NOT Dire Straits: it is a high-quality tribute band. But that doesn’t really matter as Dire Straits weren’t really a coherent group, but more a collection of skilled musos surrounding Mark Knopfler. Nor does it matter that the Straits have a rather dull stage presence: the same was true of Dire Straits.
What is important is the quality of the playing – and by this yardstick the Straits were excellent, with Terence Reis brilliantly imitating that distinctive Knopfler style. His rendition of Telegraph Road was outstanding and his interplay with saxophonist Chris White on Sultans of Swing was superb.
On the downside, the set pacing left a bit to be desired and at times the crowd’s attention wandered. But (short of getting a time machine back to the 80s) this is the closest you’ll get to seeing Dire Straits.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Fantastic version of Telegraph Road; also, Sultans of Swing and Tunnel of Love @

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Review 8 for The Straits

5 / 5

A great night

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: The whole thing @

Opening act(s): very good @

Posted 02/04/2012

by Ageingrockers

Great concert and super venue[have not been to o2 indigo before but would certainly go again]
Musicianship of highest standard and a very tight band. Could have stayed all night.
Only problem was the row of drunken blokes behind us who antagonised everyone until one of them was thrown out,and mercifully the rest followed him.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: The whole thing @

Opening act(s): very good @

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Review 9 for The Straits

5 / 5

The Straits were great

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- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Posted 02/04/2012

by JDoe

Gig was awesome and the venue perfect. Will definitely look out for future dates.

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Review 10 for The Straits

4 / 5

The Straights at Indigo2

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Opening act(s): Not sure if there was one. We got there 15 mins before the Straights came on stage. @

Posted 02/04/2012

by Gazvaldo

Location:Kent

Excellent performance from the guys. Brought back a lot of great memories of how good the Dire Straights music was. The show lasted just under 2 hours and all the old favourites were there, plus one new song that The Straights had written. The crowd was fairly quiet but eventually got going during Sultans of Swing and finally let their hair down (well those who still have hair) during the Money for Nothing finale.

Nice venue - easy to get to and from. We stood at the back balcony which was next to the bar, but the view was fine thanks partly to the two big screens.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Opening act(s): Not sure if there was one. We got there 15 mins before the Straights came on stage. @

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Review 11 for The Straits

5 / 5

They're (still) the Sultans of swing !

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Romeo&Juliet @

Posted 02/04/2012

by Nosfe

Amazing band, the best of all these "old bands" come back, without any hesitation. The lead singer/guitarist brings his personal style and voice, which makes it much more than a tribute to Mark Knopfler, and remind us that The Straits are not Dire Straits.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Romeo&Juliet @

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Review 12 for The Straits

5 / 5

The Straits were completely AMAZING !!

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Chris White sax playing in Sultans of Swing @

Setlist: Telegraph Road, Private Investigation, Your latest trick, Romeo and Juliet, Tunnel of love, Sultans of Swing....etc @

Posted 01/04/2012

by LiandD

Location:Kent

We went to to see The Straits for the first time at the Indigo2...love the venue as we have been before, it has great atmosphere and wonderful acoustics, but this was one of the best concerts we have ever been to. The guys looked as if they were having as good a time as we were ....and we had just the best time! Chris White on the sax was just beyond compare - extraordinary ! Would have loved to stay for another 2 hours !!!

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Chris White sax playing in Sultans of Swing @

Setlist: Telegraph Road, Private Investigation, Your latest trick, Romeo and Juliet, Tunnel of love, Sultans of Swing....etc @

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Review 13 for The Straits

5 / 5

dire staits are the best

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: all of it @

Posted 01/04/2012

by anuja

they were brilliant- what an evening. when are they back

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- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: all of it @

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Review 14 for The Straits

4 / 5

The Straits were fab

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Romeo and Juliet @

Posted 31/03/2012

by JammyDodgerGLB

Location:kent

Well..... having seen Dire Straits seven times in my teens, 30 years was a long time tio wait to hear the music again. But well worth the wait.... Guys thank you so much for forming the band again. We had a fabulous evening and it was amazing to hear those songs played live again.

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Romeo and Juliet @

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Review 15 for The Straits

5 / 5

The straights

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Romeo and juliette @

Posted 31/03/2012

by Jukes354

Fantastic musicians and amazing Jimmy Copley on drums.
Lots of young people there?
Maybe discovering real musicians!

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- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Romeo and juliette @

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Review 16 for The Straits

5 / 5

Straits nail it

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- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Posted 31/03/2012

by Overstalls

Location:London

Fab evening. Great range of musical display. Superb atmosphere. Older audience - us included - all polite - very refreshing after the beer throwing crowds at other concerts. Nostalgic evening and the music lives on.

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- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

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Review 17 for The Straits

3 / 5

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Portobello belle @

Opening act(s): OK @

Posted 31/03/2012

by evolve

Location:Ipswich

Saw them in Ipswich and really enjoyed the show.
Perhaps not so good this time-not sure why -maybe a bit tired.
Would have liked to know what time they started-lots of people wandering in and out during the show-found this rude and irritating

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Portobello belle @

Opening act(s): OK @

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Review 18 for The Straits

5 / 5

Fantastic Straits

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Money for nothing @

Opening act(s): Marcus Bonfanti - unknown to me. Much better than some opening acts I have seen in the past. @

Posted 31/03/2012

by kaosbabe

Location:London

Performance was fantastic as usual. Great evenings entertainment. First trip to Indigo2 - loved the venue. A wonderful end to what had been a difficult day at work

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: Money for nothing @

Opening act(s): Marcus Bonfanti - unknown to me. Much better than some opening acts I have seen in the past. @

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Review 19 for The Straits

5 / 5

Who needs Knopfler??

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: every single song!! @

Opening act(s): Not my cup of tea, too Southern Bluesy, vocals very loud but pretty slick all the same. @

Posted 31/03/2012

by Norfolkflyboy

Location:Norfolk

It was just amazing to hear all those classic songs again and played brilliantly. Reis will never be Knopfler, but in some ways he was as good by gently putting his own stamp on the guitar and vocals. Alan Clark and Chris White seemed to love every minute of it!! The O2 was a great place for the gig, real up front and personal. Got to meet Chris White before the gig, just made my day completely perfect. I asked him if there were any plans to play more from the early albums and he said it was a question asked to him many times. Please chaps, do a few more oldies for the hardcore fans. Overall a faultless performance. When are you coming back? How about coming to some more rural parts, put Norwich on top of this list please!!!
Well done guys, LOVED EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF IT......
just keep on gigging.....PLEASE!!!!

Indigo2 @

- Greenwich @

- Thu 29 Mar 2012 @

Favourite moment: every single song!! @

Opening act(s): Not my cup of tea, too Southern Bluesy, vocals very loud but pretty slick all the same. @

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Review 20 for The Straits

5 / 5

Superb musicians

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall @

- Liverpool @

- Sun 16 Oct 2011 @

Favourite moment: Telegraph Road and Tunnel of Love @

Opening act(s): Jon Allen, who I suspect most people had not heard of, did a good 30min solo set. I'd previoulsy heard his "In your light" single and have now downloaded his 2 albums. Would recommend them. @

Posted 19/10/2011

by rustynuts1

Location:Liverpool

I was a little apprehensive about how they would be without Mark Knophler, but the band were superb. New "front man" Terence Reis is a more than adequate singer/guitar player .
The whole set was great and covered a good selection of classic numbers, although sadly missed out Going Home.
I hope they tour next year and receive a little more support from Liverpool -- loads of empty seats at the Philharmonic Hall.

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- Liverpool @

- Sun 16 Oct 2011 @

Favourite moment: Telegraph Road and Tunnel of Love @

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