Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music – England’s finest and most popular roots partnership and something of a “people’s band”, regularly voicing the hopes, fears and life stories of scores of people in song.
Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they are widely recognised for their resonating original songs, stunning musicianship and remarkable audience rapport Features on BBC TV’s Countryfile, BBC Breakfast and Andrew Marr shows and regular airplay by the likes of Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Mike Harding, Johnnie Walker and Simon Mayo...
Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music – England’s finest and most popular roots duo and something of a ‘people’s band’.
“One of England’s greatest singer songwriters” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
On Friday 10 October Steve Knightley , Show of Hands' acclaimed front man and BBC award winning singer-songwriter, will be making a welcome return to his roots and bringing his solo show to The George Hotel, South Molton .
Steve is a folk music legend who was once described by The Times as the “Gravel voiced spokesman for the rural poor”. Having filled the Royal Albert Hall on four occasions Steve is now looking forward to his ten month tour which aims to encourage music lovers to attend live events...
Steve Knightley of acclaimed local folk band, Show of Hands will perform live at Exeter Golf and Country Club for Hospiscare. Described by BBC radio as one of folk's greatest song writers, Steve's accoustic performance is always hugely popular and not to be missed. £16 per person from the reception at Exeter Golf and Country Club Tel: 01392 874139 www.exetergcc.co.uk
Singer-songwriter and half of Show of Hands star Steve Knightley is to perform in many Devon locations as part of his Grow Your Own Gig tour.
The Exeter-based star, who with Phil Beer has previously won the Best Live Act title in the 2004 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, is set to perform in as many village halls and untapped grass root community halls as possible across England, with five concerts taking place in Devon.
Playing in rural locations is particularly important to the star, who has lived in Devon since the age of five. Steve said: “Village halls are focal points for...
SHOW OF HANDS Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music – often described as England's finest and most popular roots duo."Formidable operators in...
