A double CD album that steps back whilst looking forward...
Just a few tickets left now for Steve's last show of the year and what promises to be a very special night featuring guest percussionist and long time friend, the acclaimed Brendan Murphy. It will be an evening of calm, comfort and belonging and as the Scots would say a chance to 'Coorie Up'. The appropriate snacks, drinks and comfort blankets will be available! Don't miss out on this one. All the information you need is here ... Dry Water Arts
In other news, next year is looking busy for Steve .. check out the GIGS page. Oh and look out for an announcement very soon about T-Shirts!! An ideal Xmas present for yourself or a friend and perfect for just about every occasion!
It may have been a small intimate audience but a good time was had by all recently when Steve played The Basement, Exchange in Bristol (Sunday Nov 17th). This venue is run by a collective of 100+ musicians and volunteers. A wonderfully supportive and friendly atmosphere. Special mention to sound/tech Sean, Luke on the door, Matt for looking after Steve and bookings/admin people Heidi and Iwan. We can't thank them enough.
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.
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