The Dire Straits Experience ,Live from.the Olympia Threatre Dublin, Wednesday 1st Nov 2023.

So Who are the Band;

Chris White

Saxophones, Flute, Percussion & Vocals

Chris White’s first real break in the music industry came in 1981 when he was asked to play on Nick Heyward’s album “North Of A Miracle’’. Following this success, his reputation continued to build, playing and recording with artists such as Paul McCartney, Aztec Camera, Chris DeBurgh, The The, and Mark Knopfler, the latter leading to what he is best known for – the saxophone sound of Dire Straits.

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Terence Reis

Lead Vocals & Guitars

“The unbelievable Knopfler channelling of guitarist/singer Terence Reis… not only replicates Knopfler’s guitar and singing style in an eerily accurate manner, he performs with such gusto and passion it was easy to forget we weren’t watching the original Dire Straits in its early 1980s prime. From intense, elongated versions of epics like “Telegraph Road” and “Tunnel of Love” to fan favourites like “Walk Of Life” and “Brothers In Arms,” the music hit every target, without a false note of mimicry or nostalgia...”
Barry Davis (The Straits’ European Autumn Tour 2012)

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Richard Barrett

Guitars & Vocals

Richard got his first real guitar aged 9, having mimed enthusiastically along with his brother’s record collection for several years. After studying classical guitar at school and then jazz at college, Richard began his career in music as apprentice to a luthier, repairing guitars and tuning harps. As one does…

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John Maul

Piano, Organ & Keyboards

Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music some 35 years ago, John has been a professional musician with a skill set ranging from pianist, keyboard player, musical director to composer, arranger and programmer. He has performed all over the world in all kinds of venues from concert halls, arenas, TV studios, London West End Theatres to jazz clubs, dance halls and even living rooms.

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Michael Bramwell

Piano, Organ & Keyboards

Having studied piano at the London College of Music, Michael Bramwell has performed, recorded and toured internationally as a pianist and keyboard player and musical director. He has performed and/or toured with Uli Jon Roth, Steve Via, Barclay James Harvest, Suzi Quatro, Hot Chocolate, Bobby Kimbell (Toto), Bic Runga, Enrique Iglesias, Andrea Bocelli and many others. In addition he was musical director for Italian singer Patrizio Buanne for many years.

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Danny Schogger

Piano, Organ & Keyboards

After studying at the Royal Academy of Music, Danny Schogger was quickly in demand as a session keyboard player, recording with Paul Young, Chris De Burgh, Wham and George Michael, to name but a few.

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YoYo Buys

Bass Guitars & Vocals

Born and raised in South Africa, YoYo Buys started performing at a very early age. It did not take long for him to build a solid reputation and his ability and professionalism soon earned him a place in numerous bands, doing studio session for commercials, as well as contributing to the recording of numerous albums. 

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Andrew Hawkins

Drums

Andrew began playing drums in 1990 at the age of thirteen. Interestingly, the music of Dire Straits played a large part in his early education as he started out playing along to their records on a drum kit he made out of cardboard boxes.

After studying music, Andrew began his professional career by touring extensively in the UK and internationally. This included regular festivals appearances such as Hyde Park, Sonnisphere, V-Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival, as well as opening Glastonbury on the Pyramid Stage. In addition to touring and recording with other artists, Andrew remains associated with the Royal Academy of Music with whom he has worked for the past 17 years.

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Luke Naimi

Drums

From South Wales, UK and inspired by a variety of music styles from a young age, Luke picked up the sticks at the age of 10. From Arabesque to Motown to heavy metal, an open mind and passion for playing drums has led to a busy live performance career. It was at The Academy of Contemporary Music where he was invited by tutors of the academy to play in their bands. Through this Luke got his first named artist gig, playing for Limahl of Kajagoogoo.

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