STEVE KNIGHTLEY
The Winter Yards in Spring - Solo Tour 2025
Presented by: St Edith Folk| 0 | SEVENOAKS: Bessels Green Baptist Church (info) |
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| P | Friday 28th March, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:00pm Start time: 7:30pm |
| . | All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) |
| C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
Event information
Steve Knightley, a highly acclaimed and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician, occupies a prominent position in the Folk/Acoustic and Roots music scene. As a founding member of the revered 'Show of Hands,' Knightley's musical journey is deeply intertwined with a profound connection to geographical places, particularly the West Country, where he currently resides. His body of work, infused with a profound love of English traditional folk music, the songs of Bob Dylan and the poetry of Ted Hughes showcases a unique ability to craft compositions that authentically bridge historical narratives with contemporary themes.
A recurrent theme in Knightley's extensive repertoire is his unwavering commitment to addressing social issues. The influential 'Country Life' not only earned him the title of 'The gravel-voiced spokesman of the rural poor' but also secured a nomination for the best song at the 2004 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. His impactful anti-banking anthem, 'Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed,' went on to clinch the 'Best Song' award at the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Notably, 'The Galway Farmer,' one of Knightley's compositions, has transcended its origins to be recognised as a 'traditional' Irish folk song, while 'Cousin Jack,' a Cornish anthem, is part of the educational curriculum for children in Duchy.
