John Illsley
at The Witham, Barnard Castle
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The Life and Times of Dire Straits
A special concert of music and memories with Q&A.
Along with Mark Knopfler, bass player John Illsley was a founder member of the legendary band DIRE STRAITS who, during their time together, sold over 120 million albums.
The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits catalogue and include a Q & A led by Paul Cummins (ex-Dire Straits management).
John will also be joined on stage by fellow musicians from John’s band who will play music from the whole DS catalogue including, Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms, Romeo and Juliet and Sultans of Swing.
It promises to be a special, intimate evening looking into the life and times of one of the biggest rock & roll bands of all time.
John Illsley
John Illsley was the bass player for the English rock band Dire Straits. Introduced to lead singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler by Mark's brother, David Knopfler, Illsley was one of just two of the original band members remaining when it broke up in 1995. John has also released two albums of his own, Never Told A Soul in 1984 and Glass in 1988.
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The Witham
3 Horsemarket
Barnard Castle
DL12 8LY
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- thewitham.org.uk
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The Witham
3 Horsemarket
Barnard Castle
DL12 8LY
- Website:
- thewitham.org.uk
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on Sat 15 November 2025