dIRE sTRATS - Dire Straits Tribute Band

A sound that went around the world!

Europe's most-booked Dire Straits tribute band is coming to the stage! At the heart of the show is the sound that conquered the world - and a guitar style none of us will ever forget. Wolfgang Uhlich is widely regarded by knowledgeable fans at home and abroad as the finest Mark Knopfler impersonator around.

With 800 concerts under their belt, the band has become a fixture on the German music scene. A career highlight: winning the nationwide Tribute Contest in Koblenz, beating out 100 competing tribute acts. Their versatility lets them craft a live set that works for long-time devotees and first-time listeners alike. Classics like "Walk of Life", "Sultans of Swing" and "Brothers in Arms" are always on the setlist - performed 100% live, no backing tracks, no tricks. Pure musicianship, precise soloing and a genuine rapport with the crowd have won them stages and fans year after year.

Line-up:
- Wolfgang Uhlich: vocals and lead guitar
- Matthias Strass: guitar
- Thomas Fiebig: bass
- Tobias Blattmann: keyboards
- Olaf Satzer: drums
- Jens Gernhoff: percussion

Why say more? Music has to be heard. Since 2004, dIRE sTRATS have been the go-to act for anyone wanting to experience the music of Dire Straits - who called it a day in 1992 - back on a live stage. Don't miss them. A preview is available at https://www.direstrats.com.