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John Illsley – Money For Nothing

Posted on by Paul Cooper

John Illsley of Dire Straits performed on Saturday 4th August 2018 with his brillant band including Robbie McIntosh on guitar.  They played all the classics we wanted such as Romeo & Juliet, Sultans of Swing and Brothers in Arms.  Here they are with Money For Nothing!

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