Once Upon a Time in Austin With Mark Knopfler

Dire Straits deity sells out and serenades the Moody again

"...in Peter Pan town. I would’ve bet the farm Mark Knopfler’s last visit to ACL Live occurred last year,..."

Sept. 9, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Mark Knopfler Repaves Telegraph Road

Dire Straits driver dusts up Music City southwest

"...hours Friday night at the Moody Theater barely allowed Mark Knopfler enough time to summarize a recording career now..."

Sept. 28, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Too Loud!

"...Dear Editor, [regarding “Mark Knopfler Repaves Telegraph Road,” Music, Sept. 28]: Curious whether..."

Sept. 30, 2015 Postmarks

Texas Platters

"...a bold singing style results in 45 minutes of remarkably well-produced punchy pop. If Mink maintains this debut's momentum,..."

June 5, 1998 Music Review

A Shot at Glory

"...Also notable: a stirring traditional musical score by Glaswegian Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) that almost makes you forgive the..."

May 10, 2002 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...guard will be thrilled at one of the most remarkable works of musical archeology in recent years: Tom Petty,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...Americana twist to psychedelic rock that channels the Dead, Mark Knopfler, and even Springsteen. The sextet's third LP, last..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Return of the Butthole Surfers and the christening of Beerland

"...are in town next week at the Mercury with Mark Eitzel. "But I still don't like Barry Bonds," he..."

June 22, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...belonging somewhere. Plus, you’ll be humming that theme by Mark Knopfler all the way home.   – Richard Whittaker..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Last Week in Live Music: Slipknot, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Café Tacvba, and More

"...Mark Knopfler at ACL Live on September 7, 2019..."

Sept. 10, 2019 Photo Gallery

AAAFF Review: Omotenashi

Japanese/Taiwanese family story is a glimpse into tradition

"...re-enforced by a score that seems to hint at Mark Knopfler's work for Bill Forsyth's northern joy)...."

June 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bob Dylan

"...though dark studio outtake "Trouble in Mind" sears with Mark Knopfler's guitar, and "Caribbean Wind" wafts pedal steel and..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Review by Doug Freeman

David Ramirez

"...a Matt Berninger-like drawl, while "Stone Age" touches toward Mark Knopfler, and closer "I'm Not Going Anywhere" unfolds like..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Old Settler's Music Festival Interviews

Talking bluegrass with five OSMF headliners and a Dripping Springs dweller

"...and "I Never Met a One Like You" from Mark Knopfler's recent Privateering...."

April 17, 2015 Music Feature

Guitar Pedals

Gas prices are down, so the boutique guitar pedal boom is up

"...The first piece of outboard gear marketed to guitarists was the Trem-Trol in 1948, which created..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Cass McCombs

"...is the singer's golden voice, equal parts Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler and the Shins' James Mercer. The deep groove..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Psych Fest Live (Saturday): Bombino

African guitarist whips up a sandstorm

"...his backing trio adhered closer to Jimi Hendrix and Mark Knopfler than fellow Saharans Terakaft, or Tinariwen at APF..."

May 4, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Bombino

"...and hammer-ons, daring you to imagine a recording of Mark Knopfler plugged into Jack White's amplifier – being played..."

May 2, 2014 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Fluoxetine

"...lead guitarist Landis Armstrong (McLemore Avenue, Small Stars) crosses Mark Knopfler's flow with the high desert tone of Giant..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Review by Greg Beets

Monte Montgomery

"...own and guitar gods such as Richard Thompson and Mark Knopfler remains his songs. Montgomery continually composes insipid lyrics..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

King's Ransom (discography)

"...hiding behind Jamaican title track, "A Child's Lullabye," and Mark Knopfler's neon licks on Elvis memorial "King's Call." BBC..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Music Feature

Love Is All Around

Tracking Sonny Curtis and his tall, West Texas tales

"...it seemed," offers Burns in a documentary on the landmark TV series' first season DVD. "He put his guitar..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Deborah Coleman Soft Place To Fall (Blind Pig)

"...nevertheless at its best on her well-oiled title track (Mark Knopfler meets Eric Johnson) and smoky "Another Hoping Fool"..."

June 16, 2000 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Radney Foster

"...What You Want to See sparkle with Jay Joyce's Mark Knopfler-like guitar tones, while veteran session man Bob Glaub,..."

May 28, 1999 Music Feature

Jason Blum & the Flexible Sensuals (Atomic Anodyne)

"...in the art of arrangement that he makes his mark, utilizing the everything-old-is-new-again ethic to great success. Standup bass..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Music Review by Ken Lieck