2013 UK tour announced by Mark Knopfler!!

The co-founder & frontman of rock legends Dire Straits, British singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Knopfler has revealed about 2013 UK tour, which includes a run of dates at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The singer starts off his tour on May 17th for a gig in Glasgow’s SECC, before travelling to Newcastle, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Brighton.After wards they moved to play six-date residency at Royal Albert Hall,, which ends their tour on June 1st. Tickets go onsale this Friday at 9am - you can find yours through Stereoboard.

Mark Knopfler known to be one of the most critically and commercially successful artists of all time along with his band Dire Straits or as a solo musician.

Now, you have the chance to catch him live next year - simply check the dates and links below to find tickets through Stereoboard.

Mark Knopfler UK & Ireland Tour Dates are as follows:

Fri May 17th 2013 - SECC, Glasgow
Sat May 18th 2013 - Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
Sun May 19th 2013 - Echo Arena, Liverpool
Tue May 21st 2013 - BIC, Bournemouth
Wed May 22nd 2013 - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
Fri May 24th 2013 - LG Arena, Birmingham
Sat May 25th 2013 - Brighton Centre, Brighton
Mon May 27th 2013 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Tue May 28th 2013 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Wed May 29th 2013 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Thu May 30th 2013 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Fri May 31st 2013 - Royal Albert Hall, London
Sat June 1st 2013 - Royal Albert Hall, London

Mark Knopfler New Releases!!!

This year's Ivor Novellos Life Achievement Award has been awarded to Mark Knopfler, who will now release his eight studio album, Privateering, on Mercury Records on September 3rd, 2012.

Privateering is a soulful and heartfelt collection masterfully performed by a group of world class players.

In addition to what has become Knopfler's long-time band, hand-picked guest aces include Kim Wilson (harp) of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tim O'Brien (mandolin), singer Ruth Moody of The Wailin' Jennys, Paul Franklin (pedal steel) and Scotland's Phil Cunningham (accordion).

Twenty new titles were recorded at the artist's British Grove Studios in London with the following players:  Richard Bennett (guitar), Jim Cox (piano) Guy Fletcher (keyboards), John McCusker (fiddle), Mike McGoldrick (whistle and flute), Glenn Worf (bass) and Ian Thomas (drums).  Knopfler was assisted by co-producers Guy Fletcher and Chuck Ainlay.

Knopfler is one of the very renowned and popular successful artists of all time. He has already sold in excess of 135 million records along with that he has an honor of receiving number of awards as well.