Formed by Alan Clark, formerly of Dire Straits, this was a band that would celebrate the music of his former boss, Mark Knopfler, and the 12 years Clark spent in the band. Originally, four ex-members were promised to be in the band, but in the end, only Clark and saxophonist Chris White were among the final lineup.
Mention must be made of the man Clark picked to impersonate Knopfler: Terence Reis. This South African singer/guitarist had either sent Clark a video, or Clark had seen a video on YouTube or something; anyway, Clark saw him and immediately asked him to be in the band. Reis' ability is ASTONISHING. He could sing like Knopfler, and he could certainly play like Knopfler. OK, he may not have written Knopfler's songs, but Reis has an extraordinary gift for mimicry, and in this context in particular.
The band played all the hits you expect to hear, although they started with 'Private Investigations,' which was an unusual choice for an opener... I wonder whose idea that was? Nevertheless, they sounded a lot like the band, and in that sense they were worth every penny. x
Mention must be made of the man Clark picked to impersonate Knopfler: Terence Reis. This South African singer/guitarist had either sent Clark a video, or Clark had seen a video on YouTube or something; anyway, Clark saw him and immediately asked him to be in the band. Reis' ability is ASTONISHING. He could sing like Knopfler, and he could certainly play like Knopfler. OK, he may not have written Knopfler's songs, but Reis has an extraordinary gift for mimicry, and in this context in particular.
The band played all the hits you expect to hear, although they started with 'Private Investigations,' which was an unusual choice for an opener... I wonder whose idea that was? Nevertheless, they sounded a lot like the band, and in that sense they were worth every penny. x