Show of Hands
SOLD OUT.
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, regularly voicing the hopes, fears and life stories of scores of people in song.
An alchemist couldn’t have come up with a more potent, magical mix than that of Phil Beer, who can, as The Scotsman observed, "play nearly every stringed instrument known to man" and the inspired Steve Knightley, described by Mike Harding at BBC Radio 2’s 2007 Folk Awards as "one of England’s greatest singer songwriters".
Winners of the Best Live Act title in the 2004 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (the only category voted for by the public). One of their most successful ever songs, Roots is a stirring retort to ex Culture Minister Kim Howells comment that his idea of hell was "three Somerset folk singers in the pub" – guaranteed to get festival audiences on their feet.
Following high profile festival appearances, including Glastonbury, Larmer Tree, Cambridge, Cropredy and Sidmouth, Steve & Phil embark on a major venue tour. They will be joined by special guest Martin Simpson.
"Roots - A great song and a great band - catch them if you can" - Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 2
£17, £14.50 concessions,
£10 standing at rear of the Circle
