*** SOLD OUT *** - Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" presented by Greg Keal
Schedule
Thu Feb 26 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206 | Prairie Village, KS
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THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL! Thanks for the great support!The Digital Dawn of Dire Straits – Brothers in Arms
In May 1985, Dire Straits released an album that became a cultural landmark, blending Mark Knopfler’s signature guitar tone with a series of cinematic vignettes. For this spIN Focus, Greg Keal presents a retrospective on Brothers in Arms—a record that captured the pulse of the 1980s and redefined the global scale of music.
The Stories Behind the Sound: Beyond its technical prestige, Brothers in Arms acts as a collection of short stories that oscillate between satire and profound vulnerability.
The First Million-Seller: It was the first album in history to sell over one million copies on CD. In an era when vinyl and cassettes still reigned supreme, Brothers in Arms became a catalyst for the fledgling CD format, with many listeners famously purchasing the disc before they even owned a player.
The Satire of Celebrity: "Money for Nothing" offers a sharp, cynical snapshot of the burgeoning MTV era and the consumerist fever of 1985.
The Weight of History: The title track, born from the conflict of the Falklands War, remains one of rock’s most haunting meditations on the shared humanity found within struggle.
The Rhythms of Life: From the upbeat nostalgia of "Walk of Life" to the smoky, late-night atmosphere of "Your Latest Trick," the album explores the many tempos of the human experience.
Brothers in Arms was the breakthrough album that brought digital and CD sound into the mainstream, but it is the timelessness of the storytelling that keeps it in our rotations decades later.
About the Presenter: Greg Keal
This episode is hosted by Greg Keal, a lifelong music enthusiast and dedicated record collector. Greg’s perspective is shaped by years of "crate digging" and a deep appreciation for the physical evolution of music media.
As a collector, Greg approaches Brothers in Arms not just as a hit record, but as a historical artifact. Every record is a time capsule, tonight, we unpack the one that opened the door to the digital future we live in today.
Doors open at 6:30pm, the show starts at 7.
Your $10 Donation supports Center For Recorded Music 501(c)(3) and includes admission, complimentary snacks and beverages including soft drinks, flavored waters, and 1 complimentary adult beverage from a great selection of beer, wine, mixed drinks, and NA options.
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