Steve Tilston

accompanied by Hugh Bradley

Presented by: West Kirby Arts Centre

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0	WEST KIRBY: Arts Centre
P	Saturday 18th May, 2024
N	7:00pm

Event information

Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated song smiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.

“The more you listen, the more there is to discover.” Bob Harris

Steve was also voted, Fatea Awards Male Vocalist of the Year 2015 and Truth to Tell was chosen as one of The Telegraph’s top folk albums that year too.

2021 saw the release of Such Times and the continuation of the connection with Riverboat Records begun with Distant Days; Steve’s solo acoustic retrospective, from 2018. In Such Times Steve takes on the role of social commentator and storyteller; 15-tracks almost exclusively new material, recorded during the first national lockdown. The release coincided with the 50th anniversary of his debut album, An Acoustic Confusion in 1971. After more than fifty years in the business Steve can still deliver the goods.

Born in Liverpool and raised in the Midlands, Steve made his recording debut in 1971 with the classic An Acoustic Confusion and has been turning out quality albums ever since.


I have so much respect for Steve Tilston. Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

Steve Tilston, in case events have conspired to conceal the fact from you thus far, is that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments. fROOTS

His musicianship is beyond question, while the arrangements set a standard against which other acoustic/roots albums ought to be measured. The Daily Telegraph

I don’t know the chemical formula for stardust. What I do know is that Steve Tilston has a rare and precious gift that transcends mere musical ability. Folk on Tap

…can stand shoulder to shoulder with any guitarist/songwriter in the world. Dirty Linen

Unlike many of his contemporaries though, his work simply gets better as time goes on. Mojo

Steve Tilston, singer songwriter and exquisite guitarist… is hard on the heels of Richard Thompson in the perennially underrated stakes. Q Magazine

…absurdly accomplished singer/songwriter and guitarist. Living Tradition

His music has a flow and poignancy, which makes it, stand out from the plethora of singer/guitarists on the scene. Guitar Magazine

...He's an unsung hero quietly going about the art of music making. Zip Code