The Story...


Sultans of Swing is a Norwegian tribute to dire straits and the great guitarist and songwriter, Mark Knopfler.

After beeing a big fan and admire of Marks work in many years, I finally managed to put together a great band in 2002. Since then we have played several concerts at festivals and clubs, mostly in the west part of Norway.

The respond has been very good, and I would like to give a special thanks to the following for helping and make this project possible:Arne Natvik, Hugin Musikkforum, TC, Ricks, Kjell Hestetun, Trond Oyre, Aardals Stova, Joacim Styve, Den Stundeslose, Arve Uglum,Halvard Leagreid, Oyvind Aga, Terje Svori, Camilla at Smuget, Skrivargarden, Eivind Royrvik at Rorvik IT for making this beautifull web page, all the guys in the band and ofcourse all the Sultans fans!

-V.R-



Vidar Ruud: Guitar and vocal
Ingar Blix: Bass and backing vocal
Lars Andre Kvistum: Keyboards and backing Vocal
Tomas Styve: Guitars
Alf Magne Hillestad: Drums