His work with Dire Straits included the “Brothers in Arms” and “On Every Street” World Tours, the “On Every Street” and “On The Night’’ albums, and the legendary “Live Aid’’ and “Mandela’’ concerts. More recently, Chris has also guested on two of Mark Knopfler’s solo albums. Outside of this association, he has recorded and toured with many artists, including Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Mick Jagger, Suggs and Robbie Williams.

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Of English, Portuguese, Welsh, Irish and Australian descent, Terence Reis grew up on the east coast of Africa in the Portuguese capital of Lourenço Marques (now called Maputo) in Mozambique.

It was here that he was first exposed to music and the guitar: the instrument of choice for the rhythmic, finger picking street musicians. This sound, mixing with the European rock ‘n’ roll radio stations of his youth, began a journey of musical inquiry that has taken in Blues, Folk, Rock, African, Celtic, Americana and an ungodly mix of roots music.

After completing an honours degree at the University of Witwatersrand School of Dramatic Arts, Terence embarked on an award-winning career as a professional freelance actor and voice artist. At this time that he was also developing his life-long love of music into a parallel career as a guitarist, singer and songwriter. It has seen him playing, writing, singing for and fronting various bands. However, it was a decision to take a sabbatical that led to a move to Canterbury in the southeast of England. It was here that he formed the band Waterhorse. A decision that would introduce him to The Straits and ultimately The Dire Straits Experience.

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Tim is also a respected teacher who lectures at the world renowned “Academy of Contemporary Music” (ACM) in Guildford and has also organised many music courses, work shops and master classes. The diverse range of players he has worked with over the years include: Matt Holland (Trumpet: Van Morrison, Ray Charles), Gaz Coombes (Supergrass), Albert Lee (Guitar: Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris), Alec Dankworth (Bass: Van Morrison), Guthrie Govan (Guitar: Steven Wilson, The Aristocrats), Steve White (Drums: Paul Weller, The Who), Laurence Cottle (Bass: Eric Clapton, Gary Moore), Irwin Sparkes (The Hoosiers), Chuck Sabo (Drums: Elton John) and many more. Tim uses Vigier Guitars, Victory Amplifiers and Rotosound Strings.

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He has worked with many artists from the Rock and Pop world both as a keyboard player and musical director. Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Nik Kershaw, Howard Jones to name just a few of the ever-growing list. He was Rick Astley’s MD for many years culminating in Rick’s come-back album ‘50’ which toured in 2016. In the last year alone, John’s varied appearances include playing for the BBC Concert Orchestra, playing for the BBC Strictly Band on Live TV and touring with shows such as Brendan Cole’s (BBC Strictly Dancer) All Night Long and the Forty Years of Disco tour with original artists such as Rose Royce, Sister Sledge and Tavares.

His music programming skills in recording, sequencing and music notation have also been put to full use in his studio where he has worked on numerous projects for international publishers and artists. He also has a strong link with musical instrument manufactures such as Roland and Yamaha both at a promotional and R&D level.

For more information go to www.johnmaul.com

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Michael has also worked in theatre as musical director for the Beatles show, Let It Be and as Associate Musical Director for the Queen show, We Will Rock You in London, Cologne, Zürich and Stuttgart.

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While touring with Gallagher and Lyle, Hot Chocolate and Wham, Danny began to develop a writing career, which has seen him writing songs for artists such as Bananarama, Celine Dion and Heather Small. A growing reputation and demand as a producer led to working with artists as diverse as Nick Heyward, Sam Brown, Breathe, Jimmy Nail and Worlds Apart. Danny remains a very active producer/writer.

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Paul started his playing career comparatively late, having had no formal music training. He started playing bass in a gospel church at the age of 18 and shortly after this he went on to study music in the US and is now an Honours Graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston USA, and B.I.T, Musicians Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, California. He received his first break in 1991, working with soul diva Lisa Stansfield and Gabrielle.

He went on to work with Chris Rea and played alongside Jools Holland as part of the Prince’s Trust Rock School. Later, in the autumn of 1993, he started playing bass for Chris Norman, the former lead singer of Smokie. 1994 brought relocation to London to head up to the Academy of Contemporary Music’s bass school.

Paul still found time in his busy schedule of full time courses at the Academy to lecture live performance workshops and he is also a contributor and columnist for Bass Guitar Magazine. Three years later, in 1997, Paul recorded a new studio album and went on tour with Nik Kershaw.

A second album with Kershaw followed two years later. Since then, the years have been busy touring and working as a music director and session musician with artists such as Lisa Stansfield, Gabrielle, George Michael, Simply Red, Chris Rea, A1, Nik Kershaw, Donny and Marie Osmond, The Lighthouse Family, Liberty X, Chris Norman, Geri Halliwell, Dane Bowers, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Clarksville, Enrique, Phix, Dside, Blazing Squad, Rachel Stevens, Mary J. Blige, Westlife and – since 2015 – The Dire Straits Experience.

Currently splitting his time between working with many of the above-mentioned artists and lecturing, Paul remains in demand as a bass player, music director and educator.

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In 2001 YoYo relocated to London where has been an active professional musician ever since.

He has recorded, performed and worked as a session musician with over 200 bands and artists all over the world. Amongst others, Andrew Roachford (Roachford, Mike & the Mechanics), Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), The Christians, Latin Quarter, Lisa Hannigan, Ravid Hang, Limahl (Kajagoogoo), Dana Gillespie, Bastian Baker, Martina Topley Bird (Tricky, Massive Attack), Vusi Mahlasela, eVoid, The Usual and Robin Auld.

He has also contributed to film soundtracks (The Brothers Grimsby and The Infidel) with composer Erran Baron Cohen.

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In 1991, Andrew was in the crowd for Dire Straits’ On Every Street world tour concerts and at their Woburn Abbey show in 1992. Twenty-five years later his path crossed with the Dire Straits Experience and he was asked to join the line-up of musicians where he is now loving the opportunity to play live, the songs he knows so well.

He has not been required to use his cardboard box drum kit.

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This opened up more opportunities and he has since performed live with iconic 80’s artists such as Katrina (formerly of The Waves), Altered Images and Roachford, who he has now been the live drummer for since 2017) playing regular European and UK tours as well as festivals such as Isle of Wight, Glastonbury and the 80’s Rewind festivals along with TV appearances and Radio promotional material.

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