Who the hell is Dire Straits?

Saw another concert last night: Mark Knopfler. It was tight. I cannot even explain it. Totally amazing.

For those unfamiliar with Mark Knopfler, he was the lead vocals and guitar for Dire Straits. He is actually one of the few guys who seems to have broken with a successful band but gone on to have an awesomely successfully career. And beyond his distinct, deep voice (intoxicating), he plays the meanest guitar. As Nate's uncle put it,"You can just tell when he's playing. It's the way he touches the guitar. It's unlike anyone else." That is the best description.

Here's a taste.