Mark Knopfler

Wednesday - 23rd November 2011

Its the time of year when we once again feature the Starcards Celebrity Signature Auction which raises funds for London's internationally renowned Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital - GOSH. Mark is a regular supporter of GOSH and this year's auction includes this fabulous framed item with a Get Lucky theme, great photographs, and Mark's autograph on the Two of Hearts.

This fantastic item, together with many other celebrity lots, will be auctioned on the Starcards website starting at 8pm (GMT) on the 25th of November and finishing at 8pm (GMT) on the 5th of December. Get yourself or someone you know a super present and help a great charity in the process.

Update: Sold for £410/$640 (approx)

Tuesday - 8th November 2011

Mark is featured on Trouble In Mind, a track on Bob Dylan's 2011 album Pure Dylan. The track was actually recorded back in 1979 as part of the Slow Train Coming sessions.

Tuesday - 8th November 2011

Mark has recorded the song Restless Farewell which will be featured on the forth-coming Amnesty International tribute album Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International. The album will be released on the 24th of January 2012 in North America and the rest of the world on the 30th of January.

Tuesday - 4th January 2011

Mark has recorded an album with Bap Kennedy in London. The record features the following musicians:

Ian Thomas - drums
Glenn Worf - bass
James Walbourne - guitars
Guy Fletcher - piano, keyboards
John McCusker - fiddle
Mike Mc Goldrick - whistles

4 Nov 2011 - Update: Bap's album, The Sailor's Revenge, will be released on the 30th of January, 2012. Mark plays guitar on seven tracks - Shimnavale/Working Man/No More/Please Return To Jesus/The Sailor's Revenge/The Right Stuff/Celtic Sea - and backing vocals on Celtic Sea.

Thursday - 6th October 2011

On the current Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Tour, photography or recording by any means will not be permitted. Please note, this policy applies to every venue on the tour up to an including Hammersmith on the 21st of November. Please respect Mark and Bob's wishes and enjoy the show.