A double CD album that steps back whilst looking forward...
Steve has contributed to this event with a half hour soundscape that will accompany some of the festivities. Against a backdrop of ambient sound the piece features interviews with local people talking about their community, recordings from South Korean artist Misung, a special contribution from north east composer John Kefla Kerr and parts of a song originally written by choir leader Sarah Gray for the Harbour Lights Community choir based in Northumberland.
It promises to be a wonderful event. For all the details ... Dry Water Arts Community Spirit Level
It's just a few weeks away but we are reminding you that Steve will be opening for ex Oyster Band front man Ray Cooper at St Edith Folk. The gig will be held at The Vestry Hall in Cranbrook, Kent on Friday October 11th. You can go to our Gigs page for more information or buy tickets directly form HERE. This will be a great night, we hope to see you there and make sure to arrive early to catch Steve's set .. doors open at 7pm and Steve is onstage at 7.30pm
Steve has a couple more shows just in for 2025 We have a gig at The Anteros Arts Foundation in Norwich scheduled in for Saturday February 22nd. There is also a welcome return to Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue in Bradford on Saturday September 6th. In case you missed it there is an appearance at Hadleigh Folk & Acoustic Club in Ipswich in the diary too for Friday October 3rd 2025. There are more shows to be announced that are just waiting for confirmation It's shaping up to be a busy year! All the details will be posted up on the Gigs page and the various venue websites in the coming weeks, including most importantly, how to get tickets!
If you follow this link to YouTube you will find an end of the night unplugged performance from Steve of a yet to be released song called 'Rollercoaster'. We think it captures that intimate coffee house atmosphere reminiscent of the early sixties Greenwich Village folk scene in New York. Take a look, give it a like and share it with friends.
Steve and his Festival Band played a crackin' one hour set on Bank Holiday Monday at Twinwood Heritage Festival in Bedfordshire. It's been a long time since Steve has had the chance to play with the band and hopefully we won't have to wait as long for the next opportunity. There should also be some 'live' footage from the gig online pretty soon, we'll keep you posted on that. Plans are afoot for more festival appearances in 2025 ... watch this space!
It's just over a week before Steve takes his Festival Band to The Twinwood Heritage Festival in Bedfordshire for a performance on the Moonshine Glade Stage at 1pm on Bank Holiday Monday. The band consists of Neil Harland on bass, Lloyd Wright on guitar and Oz on drums. It will be an hour long show featuring songs from Steve's recent 'Muscle Memory' album plus one or two other favourites. You find more information including ticket details on the Gigs Page on this website.
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