Dire Straits was a band from London led by Mark Knopfler. They were already a popular band when this album came out, but this record took their popularity to another level - one that would ultimately lead to the band's breakup.
This was the record you had to get on CD. Its sound was simply brilliant with the new technology. From what I remember, it may have done more to get people to buy CD players as any other record. Decades later, it still sounds fantastic.
My favorite tracks are "So Far Away", "Money for Nothing", "Ride Across the River" and the title track. The video for "Money for Nothing" was one of the most memorable of the 1980s.
Dire Straits was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Here is a look at shows taking place from April 29 to May 5, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
(NEWTON, NJ) -- FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. The music and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands comes together in one electrifying show!
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Coldplay on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Pollak Theatre. Showtime is 7:00pm.
