Singer, songwriter, guitarist, film score composer Mark Knopfler, brought his high energy 10-piece band to Sony Centre Toronto on his only Ontario date of 3 Canadian stops inside his 2019 North American Tour, all in promotion of his 9th and latest studio album On The Road Wherever. After 18 successful years (1977 to 1995) as cofounder, guitarist and lead vocalist for Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler travels the globe focusing on his solo career since 1996. After 42 years in the business, Mark is still touring extensively and is in phenomenal shape at the ripe young age of 70 as he delivers internationally and critically acclaimed shows. MK is still 1 of the most commercially successful artists of all time and he isn’t finished just yet. This 4-time Grammy awarded Living Legend and Rock n Roll Hall of Famer kicked off a 28-day 2019 North American tour on August 16th in Mashantucket, Connecticut and completed the adventure on September 22nd in Los Angeles, California. Toronto’s 2.5 hour SOLD OUT Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (Meridian Hall) showcase allowed Mark to diving deep into his expansive quiver pulling out 17 crowd pleasing arrows like Wye Aye Man, Corn Beef City, Romeo and Juliet, Done with Bonaparte, Heart Full of Holes, On Every Street just to name but a few with an encore not once but, twice with 3 songs: Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms and Mark’s 1st movie soundtrack penned Theme of Local Hero’s ‘Going Home.’ New songs Bacon Roll and Matchstick Man, glowed with qualities and flavors that satisfied the hunger of his legions of fans, truly instant/soon-to-be classic hits. Down the Road Wherever, is undeniably 1 of the most intriguing works of instrumental genius and Knopfler’s most compelling expression, truly infectious. Stay in tune www.markknopfler.com
Howard Jones returned for his 2nd Ontario show 2019, soaring into the CNE for a rare and rejuvenating outdoor trio performance. Howard’s music was and still remains that therapeutic fountain of youth. Giving us his Everlasting Love and proving he is still a Hero in Your Eyes. Every single Howard Jones delivers, he gives The Human Touch, as he reminds us not to live our Life in One Day, and how he would Like to Get To Know You Well. Hojo and Robin Boult (guitar) extended this version with keytar to guitar showdown. His newest hit, Tin Man, won the fans over, followed by yet another new song The One Too Love You. Reaching deep into his vault. Hojo asks,’What Is Love?’ Saving the 1st to last with Howard’s 1st ever debut hit, New Song. The audience went crazy as Hojo said, “anything that holds you back, throw off your mental chains” where he then got the chance to say, “it is nice to play you a full set here in Toronto, where I feel very at home. Back in the day, when things could go terribly wrong, as everyone has a crisis on them, and when you hit the max of despair, you ask yourself, can things get any worse? “ as the trio exploded with Things Can Only Get Better. Howard Jones continues his new worldwide Transform Tour of innovative synth-pop songs well into the third millennium, with a brilliant 80s resurgence, (1st album since 2015’s instrumental album Engage). Lots to celebrate with his 36th anniversary on the music scene, and his debut Human’s Lib album turned 35 with album sales in excess of 8 million worldwide. Blessed Dream Into Action for this Wire Megazine reporte. Stay up to speed on this fast-moving entity at www.howardjones.com
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