The S.O.D.S: The Songs Of Dire Straits

The S.O.D.S play Dire Straits songs, but not always the way the records do. The four-piece works funk, punk and plenty of groove into the arrangements, while keeping the quiet ballads and the long guitar solos that fans come for. You can book them as a stripped-back acoustic set for a smaller room or a full electric show for a bigger night, and they adjust the set to suit the venue. The band is based in Sydney's St Ives and travels Australia-wide. They're an easy pick for a crowd of Dire Straits fans who like the songs and don't mind a few surprises.