It's almost that time of year – concert season at the Chateau! While we are still booking artists for our 2008 Summer Concert Series calendar, we do have an early announcement!  Mark Knopfler is coming to The Chateau this July 2!  Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, and in person at the Chateau Ste. Michelle wine shop from 10am to 5pm on the dates noted. Please note that tickets cannot be ordered from the winery via phone – only in person.

Mark Knopfler was originally best-known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the British rock band, Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977 with his brother David. Following the dissolution of Dire Straits in 1995, Knopfler has continued to record and produce albums as a solo artist, under his own name. Occasionally, Knopfler has played in other groups, such as the "supergroup" The Notting Hillbillies, and has guested on works by other artists, including Bob Dylan, Bryan Ferry, Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, Jools Holland, Steely Dan and Chet Atkins. He has produced albums for artists such as Tina Turner, Randy Newman, Bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris. In addition, he has scored the music to several films, including Local Hero, Cal, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Wag the Dog, and Rob Reiner's classic, The Princess Bride.  He is one of the most respected fingerstyle guitarists of the modern rock era. Knopfler was ranked #27 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"



As a special offer, Mark Knopfler online ticket buyers are entitled to receive one free copy of Mark Knopfler's new album 'Kill To Get Crimson' for every two (2) tickets ordered. Anyone making an online ticket purchase for this show is eligible. This offer will be fulfilled directly by Warner Brothers. You will receive an email following your purchase from Ticketmaster or Warner Brothers with information on receiving your CD.