Dire Straits | tELEGRAPH rOAD

The Sound and Voice of Mark Knopfler!

In September 2015, in Paris, Xavier Robin (sound engineer, pianist/keyboardist), a lifelong fan of Dire Straits, decided to bring the band's music back to life with a professional-level performance. After a year of planning, he reached out to trusted musicians he had previously worked with or met, who have supported both national and international artists and played in national productions.

In Juanuary 2017, tELEGRAPH rOAD gave their first concert at a cultural center in the Paris region to a full house and immediate success! Since then, tELEGRAPH rOAD has played to sold-out audiences at nearly every concert, primarily in cultural seasons and also at festivals such as Féria de Dax, Chartr’Estivales, Blades Acoustics, les J’arts’dins de Montagny, Festival de Moto-Club, and Festival Vintage.

The aim was to recreate the distinctive guitar tones of Dire Straits and the unique voice of Mark Knopfler, a singer and guitarist often considered inimitable. The challenge was to reproduce his recognizable sound and play all the intricate details of his melodies, without which the songs would lose their essence.

The group has achieved great success with the public! tELEGRAPH rOAD demonstrates a strong stage presence and communicates great energy with the audience, who are always delighted and captivated, often giving standing ovations. The two-hour live performances are never enough for the attendees, whether indoors or outdoors!

And the anticipation continues to grow: Whenever we post online, fans eagerly ask when tELEGRAPH rOAD will perform in their region!

"Giant!" "Best group that plays Mark Knopfler songs! Keep it up!!!!" "What energy, superb set-list, bravo!" "Excellent! For me, the best tribute, close your eyes and you hear DS." "It rocks!" "Your playing is wonderful and amazing." “Thank you for this exceptional concert!”