DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE

8315 Park Road,Batavia NY 14020

19 August, 2022

Description

DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE Pepsi Presents The 2022 Rockin' The Downs Summer Concert Series ALL AGES GET READY TO ROCK WITH DIRE STRAITS EXPERIENCE AT THE 2022 ROCKIN' THE DOWNS SUMMER SERIES PRESENTED BY PEPSI! The music of Dire Straits live on stage “You get a shiver in the dark…” It has been more than 40 years since the opening line of Sultans Of Swing was first heard being broadcast around the world. In the process, it introduced us to a magnificent guitar player and songwriter in Mark Knopfler, and to what has become a musical universe unto itself: the music of Dire Straits. Over 25 years have passed since Dire Straits disbanded, leaving a catalogue of some of the finest compositions and musical performances that the heyday of rock ever produced. If anything, their reputation has only grown with time. Record sales of more than one hundred and twenty million albums continue to increase as new young fans discover the music and join the band’s massive worldwide following. A trend that is echoed in their 2018 inauguration into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. It was against the backdrop of a more than two-decade break - and an increasing demand to hear one of the most dramatic songbooks in rock history played live again – that former members of Dire Straits, Alan Clark, Chris White and Phil Palmer formed The Straits for a charity show at The Royal Albert Hall in 2011. With the prolific Knopfler enjoying an incredibly successful solo career, Alan Clark called upon the singer songwriter, Terence Reis to front the band in his absence. By the time The Straits ended, three and a half years later, the band had played more than 150 shows in 25 countries around the world. However, an invitation to play a series of shows in New Zealand and Australia has seen Chris White and Terence Reis collaborating again for the Dire Straits Experience. Joining them is a stellar band of some of the finest professional musicians the UK has to offer. Between them they have worked with an enviable list of rock royalty that includes, amongst others, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Sam Brown, Elton John, Joe Cocker, Nik Kershaw, George Michael, Jamiroquai, The Killers, The Waterboys, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Midge Ure, Albert Lee and Tom Jones. Learn More Openers: 1st band: TBA Direct support: TBA A few things to note: Batavia Downs will not require a negative COVID-19 test, nor vaccination card, to enter the concert. Those who purchase tickets in the lawn section are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or rent one for $5. Limited rental chairs are available. Ticket holders are encouraged to visit https://www.bataviadownsgaming.com/events/concerts/ or their social media pages to stay up to date on any information in regards to our 2022 Rockin’ The Downs Summer Concert Series Presented By Pepsi. We can't wait to see you! Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel is your one-stop destination for the area’s best entertainment- Home of the Rockin' the Downs Summer Concert Series! We’re home to over 800 in-demand games overseen by our premier staff in an environment made for fun. When it comes to gaming, there’s so much to do and see at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, you can’t fit it all into one night!