The Notting Hillbillies were a country rock project formed by British singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler in May 1986.

The set list included the only known live performances of two Dire Straits songs : "Ticket To Heaven" and "How Long".

[3] The Notting Hillbillies had previously performed "When It Comes to You" in 1990, before it was actually recorded and issued by Dire Straits on their final album On Every Street, in 1991.

At the height of their fame, the Notting Hillbillies were the musical guest on the 19 May 1990 episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Candice Bergen.

The concert at The City Hall in Newcastle on 6 July 1993 featured Alan Clark on keyboards, his only appearance with the band.