Tom Petty Passing

Tom Petty Passing 6th October, 2017 “I was so sad to hear the news about Tom Petty. I always loved him, from his first classic record with the Heartbreakers and on through the years. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.” MK ←...

John Illsley Live

John Illsley Live 5th October, 2017 John has released a DVD of live performances filmed and recorded at The Brook in Southampton on July 6th 2016. You can also catch up with John and his band on the road as they tour the UK and Europe commencing 19th October 2017...

Look North

Look North 8th September, 2017 Mark appeared on ITV’s Tyne Tees regional news programme this week to pay tribute to TV personality Mike Neville, who Mark describes as “the voice of the North East”, who died on the 6th September. VIEW HERE ←...

BBC 1’s ‘Inside Out’

BBC 1’s ‘Inside Out’ 4th September, 2017 If you are able to watch BBC 1’s TV programme Inside Out then tune in tonight at 7.30 to hear Mark talking about the inspiration behind one his well-known songs, Sailing to Philadelphia. The programme...

Mark Unveils Bus

Mark Unveils Bus 21st July, 2017 ‘Gigs’ is the Mayor of London’s annual busking competition held in association with Gibson guitars. Today Mark unveiled one of two London buses which will be used to promote International Busking Day, 22nd July....

Tracker Sleeve Notes

Tracker Sleeve Notes 17th May, 2017 Read Richard Ford’s revised Tracker sleeve notes: Over breakfast a few years ago, I rather pridefully revealed to Mark Knopfler that a well-known Louisiana country-singer whom I admired had invited me to write some songs with...