tag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:/blogs/walk-with-me-the-big-autumn-tour?p=6Show of Hands News2023-10-31T17:04:37+00:00Show of Handsfalsetag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/72965762023-10-31T17:04:37+00:002023-10-31T17:04:37+00:00Abbotsbury Summer Family Festival 2024<p>Join Show of Hands for their grand finale at the Abbotsbury Summer Family Festival on Saturday 6th July 2024.</p><p>Show of Hands, the beloved folk duo with a 25 year legacy, are bidding farewell in style at the Abbotsbury Summer Family Festival on Saturday 6 July 2024. </p><p><br>Amid the stunning sub-tropical gardens of Dorset, Steve and Phil will open with a classic duo performance. <br>Steve Knightley will unveil his new band Dream in Colours featuring Johnny Kalsi, Eliza Marshall and Bennet Cerven. There will also be performances from Miranda Sykes, followed by The Phil Beer Trio (Phil Beer, Miranda Sykes & Sian Monaghan) with their bluesy tunes. The grand finale will be a Show of Hands trio set, promising a joyous, unforgettable musical journey. </p><p><br>Don’t miss out on your last chance to be part of their 25 year magic – tickets are limited, secure your place at this final historic event!</p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://abbotsburytickets.co.uk/events/show-of-hands-2022-676/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/264588/b5b186cc402525961464c1107f13ade4380488f5/original/abbotsbury-2024-a3-01r.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/72846972023-10-08T19:58:50+01:002023-10-16T15:51:47+01:00Introducing 'Roots Two'<p><span>Introducing 'Roots Two,' the much-anticipated sequel to Show of Hands' 2007 bestseller, 'Roots One.' Steve and Phil proudly present this compilation, gathering the finest gems from their recorded material since then.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>This anthology is a musical journey through three decades, featuring anthemic classics like 'AIG,' 'Lost,' and 'Best One Yet' alongside the haunting melodies of 'Lily and the Rose' and 'IED.' For dedicated Show of Hands followers, 'Roots Two' is an essential addition to your collection, capturing the essence of their extraordinary thirty-year career.</span></p><p><span>Join us in commemorating their musical legacy as 'Roots Two' takes you on a timeless journey through Show of Hands' remarkable discography.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>CD & download available for pre-order </span><a class="no-pjax" href="/shop" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shop"><span><strong>here</strong></span></a><span> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Release date Monday 6<sup>th</sup> November</span></p><p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/72069402023-05-11T17:31:07+01:002023-06-26T17:28:34+01:00FULL CIRCLE TOUR - PART I AND II<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Show of Hands announces final ‘Full Circle’ tour before taking indefinite break.</strong></span></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="YBa9vPgsQZw" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YBa9vPgsQZw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p> </p><figure class="table" style="float:left;width:100.0%;"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0cm 13.5pt 6.75pt;vertical-align:top;">
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<p><span style="color:black;">After thirty remarkable years of non-stop touring Show of Hands, comprising Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, have announced that they will no longer tour together as Show of Hands for the foreseeable future. Whilst Phil and Steve will still be available for recording, solo touring, and special events, the duo has decided to prioritise their well-being, creativity, and longevity above the demands of the road.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:black;">This final <span><strong>‘Full Circle’</strong></span> tour of two parts is a chance for Show of Hands to say goodbye and celebrate the music they love so much. They are excited to take this opportunity to reflect on their incredible journey and share their music with fans old and new, and hope you can all join them to make it a memorable experience for everyone involved.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/264588/0fae8e296d6c959ea661fa42f3eaa0beb4c242b3/original/autumn-tour-23-smaller-size.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Autumn 2023 is Part One of the ‘Full Circle’ tour</strong> and sees Show of Hands joined by their long-time collaborator, Miranda Sykes.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="color:black;">The trio will perform in major theatres across England, showcasing their music and giving fans a chance to witness their final live performances. Additionally, Show of Hands will be releasing ‘Roots Two’, a compilation of their last six albums that will complement their best-selling ‘Roots One’ release from 2017.</span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/264588/95caf4307ccab5a8f70fce32e9fe405ec7bd7c4b/original/duo-2024-full-circle-part-ii.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><figure class="table" style="float:left;"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:0cm 6.75pt;vertical-align:top;width:423.0pt;" width="564">
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<p><span style="color:black;"><strong>The second part of the ‘Full Circle’ tour will start in February 2024</strong> and is a chance for Show of Hands as a Duo to return to their roots, performing in some of the Folk Clubs and Village Halls where they began their musical journey. In March, they will be appearing at small arts centres, and community venues. Finally, in April and May, they will play larger theatres, featuring many of the guest artists they have toured, recorded, or collaborated with over the last three decades.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p> </p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;"><strong>Show of Hands are currently touring with Michael Wood & Kirsty Merryn on their Songs of the People Tour - for more info see</strong></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="/show-of-hands-tour-dates" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Show of Hands Tour Dates"><span style="color:#007C89;"><span><strong>https://showofhands.co.uk/show-of-hands-tour-dates</strong></span></span></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;">Autumn 2023 - ‘Full Circle Part I’ will be on sale 1st June</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;">Spring 2024 ‘Full Circle Part II’ is currently in development and will be announced in due course.</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/71944092023-04-21T12:16:39+01:002023-04-21T12:16:40+01:00Show of Hands with Richard Thompson & Broom Bezzums <p>Show of Hands are delighted to join Richard Thompson and Broom Bezzums on the award winning MS Amadeus Queen for a stunning cruise on the River Rhine.</p><p>This is a 7 night cruise where you can marvel at romantic castles perched upon mountains and impressive cliffs that rise to meet the sky, combined with cosmopolitan cities and quaint winegrowing villages, all in one journey.</p><p> Enjoy the picturesque landscapes along the Rhine, as you allow yourself to relax and drift through the centuries of history.</p><p>And of course spend your evenings listening to your favourite artists in an exclusive audience.</p><p>To book see <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.harmonyvoyages.co.uk/rhine-cruise-2023-featuring-richard-thompson-and-show-of-hands" data-link-type="url">www.harmonyvoyages.co.uk</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/71798582023-03-28T18:21:13+01:002023-03-28T18:41:42+01:00Show of Hands at The Holywell Rooms - May 21st<p>Show of Hands deeply values diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all individuals. It has recently been brought to our attention that the promoter of our 'Songs of the People' concert with historian Michael Wood at the Holywell Rooms in May has been accused of making a number of historical racist comments on social media.</p><p>Until these accusations are comprehensively disproved, we have no option but to sever all connections with Oxford Music and Folk. We fully support Kathryn Roberts, Sean Lakeman, and Sam Sweeney for doing the same. We believe in promoting events that celebrate diversity and inclusion for all individuals and as a band have always stood firmly against racism and discrimination.</p><p>We will continue to use our platform to promote a society where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected.</p><p>However we are pleased to say that we have been able to work directly with the Holywell Rooms to keep this gig on our tour.</p><p>Those of you who have tickets will be receiving a refund from Oxford Music & Folk, but we would ask you to rebook using the following links:</p><p>Matinee Performance at 2.30pm book <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/firebrand-music/t-jzrgozl" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(240,75%,60%);">here</span></a></p><p><a id="shortURL"><span style="color:#000000;">Evening Performance at 7.30pm book </span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/firebrand-music/t-moemyov" data-link-type="url" id="shortURL"><span style="color:hsl(240,75%,60%);">here</span></a></p><p><a id="shortURL"><span style="color:#000000;">Thanks everyone.</span></a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/71043082022-11-18T17:00:00+00:002022-12-12T13:07:28+00:00The Dog Show Sessions’ Live album release 01 FEB ‘23 + Royal Albert Hall News<p>Following the highly successful Spring Tour with Track Dogs - we are pleased to announce the live album ‘The Dog Show Sessions Live’ will be released on 1st February, with pre-order from 25th November </p>
<p>The first single will be the full six-piece, rip-roaring joint effort on a bluegrass, Americana classic, “Ruby, Are You Mad at Your Man”. </p>
<p>2022 saw a great alliance and friendship between the two groups, culminating in an electrifying killer set for the headline gig of Shrewsbury Folk Festival. The combination of these two bands has all the depth of the shared folk genres with a whole new level of in-your-face energy. </p>
<p>We couldn’t launch this album without breaking with tradition and announcing that Track Dogs will be joining us as one of our special guests for The Royal Albert Hall on 10th April! There will be more collaborations and plenty of surprises yet to come, so make sure not to miss out on “The Last Post” - Show of Hands at the Royal Albert Hall, 10 April 2023. </p>
<p>To buy tickets for The Royal Albert Hall visit: </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2023/show-of-hands/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2023/show-of-hands/">https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2023/show-of-hands/ </a></p>
<p>To pre-order the Dog Show Sessions Live via Spotify or Apple Music visit: <a contents="https://orcd.co/dogshowsessionslive " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://orcd.co/dogshowsessionslive">https://orcd.co/dogshowsessionslive </a></p>
<p>To pre-order the CD visit: <a contents="https://showofhands.bandcamp.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://showofhands.bandcamp.com/">https://showofhands.bandcamp.com/</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/70765512022-10-07T15:12:35+01:002022-12-12T13:06:37+00:00Show of Hands reunited with Miranda Sykes<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ptHHNn-ImaY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ptHHNn-ImaY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ptHHNn-ImaY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
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<p>West Country legends Show of Hands and formidable folk singer Miranda Sykes are finally returning to the gig circuit this autumn for a long-anticipated reunion tour. </p>
<p>Miranda will join Steve and Phil on stage to captivate audiences for the first time since 2018, where together, the group will be performing live renditions of their award-winning hits and festival favourites. </p>
<p>Lead singer songwriter Steve Knightley says: “It’s going to be quite emotional in a way, a very reflective atmosphere after a long time apart. </p>
<p>To return to the stage after two cancelled tours and Covid restrictions will be really quite something – that atmosphere is going to be incredible.” </p>
<p>The trio have worked together since 2005 and enjoyed a remarkable 15 years on the road before various circumstances halted their progress. </p>
<p>“We’ll be launching new songs, playing dance classics and revisiting solo pieces. The usual melodic narrative will be accompanied by our trademark West Country base, but it will take on a more reflective form in a response to the times we’ve all been through. </p>
<p>The UK tour kicks off at the end of October and will see the band perform at a variety of unforgettable venues, including the famous Cadogan Hall in London and the Hall for Cornwall – a location the trio hasn’t performed at for over five years. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a contents="BUY TICKETS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://showofhands.co.uk/show-of-hands-tour-dates" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS</a></strong></p>
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<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/70121252022-07-11T17:00:23+01:002022-12-12T13:07:28+00:00Thank you<p>We just wanted to say a big <strong>THANK YOU</strong> to all of you that came out and supported Show of Hands and <a contents="Track Dogs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://trackdogsmusic.com/" target="_blank">Track Dogs</a> at The Dog Show Sessions Tour in May. Here is a sample of some of the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Awesome night, absolutely loved it! The harmony, the collaboration of voice, instrument and just you altogether!! You guys need to collaborate on a CD!!! </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>We loved The Stables gig-----Steve's dance moves were a definite highlight </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Loved it. Was at the opening night and thought it was fantastic! </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Absolutely fantastic. Uplifting and heart-warming </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>One of the best shows we’ve seen (at the Beehive) and I think it’s down to Track Dogs being such a perfect group to blend with your style. They added such a lot to your regular songs. I hope you tour with them again. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Superb. Great set list. Brilliantly blending with Track Dogs - who themselves are brilliant. Highly recommend. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>One of the best nights I've had in a very long time. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Track dogs were brilliant and blended in with Phil and Steve to perfection </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Thanks to you all for a wonderful evening..... now when is the joint CD coming out!! </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Such a special gig, I came with my Dad and it was an amazing night filled with amazing music and atmosphere. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>I'd not heard of the Track Dogs before but I'm a fan now for sure! Such a special memory for me </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Amazing evening at the stables on Saturday. Totally uplifting...you all worked perfectly together. We loved Track Dogs and have been listening to their cd ever since. An evening of joy and happiness </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>First time “out out “ for ages. Very entertaining. Lovely to see Steve and Phil again. Wasn’t sure what to expect from Track Dogs but we were not disappointed. They were brilliant and you complimented each other so well. Thank you all x</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Bloody loved your show in Chippenham, great set and wonderful acoustics. It was our first live gig since covid and what a belter!! You couldn’t better it. </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Superb gig in Chippenham last Thursday, I always love SOH, but with Track Dogs it added a whole different dimension, thank you for a wonderful evening </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Wonderful evening so full of joy and happiness</em></p>
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<p> If you're coming to Abbotsbury Festival on 2nd July make sure you buy some raffle tickets to be in with a chance of winning a beautiful studio cuatro from Show of Hands master instrument maker of choice <a contents="Nick Oddy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.oddyluthiers.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nick Oddy</a>. All proceeds will be going to <a contents="Teenage Cancer Trust" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/" target="_blank">Teenage Cancer Trust</a>.</p>
<p>Last year Show of Hands fan and Abbotsbury Festival regular, Liz Atkins, walked 226 miles from Abbotsbury to Cropready to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. Story & pictures below:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Paula’s Way </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Abbotsbury to Cropredy </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>4 July – 12 August 2021 </strong></p>
<p>I walked the 226 miles from Abbotsbury to Cropredy last year in memory of a young lady, Paula Walsh from Cropredy, who died of leukaemia in 1998 3 weeks short of her 17th birthday and to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. </p>
<p>The idea was to walk between the Show of Hands Festival and the Cropredy Festival and although both of these became victims to the dreaded lockdown I went ahead anyway. </p>
<p>I left Abbotsbury on Sunday 4 July with my Airedale Terrier Holly spurred on by John, my husband and old friends, the Sheldons and Pilleys. </p>
<p>After three separate weeks of walking with both Holly and my other Airedale, Malham, I arrived in Cropredy on 12 August accompanied by more old friends including the Sheldons. </p>
<p>Most of the walking was excellent except where it wasn’t. Those bits, which included having to cross the A303, pale into insignificance by comparison with the beauty of the countryside and the generosity of friends and family who not only helped me along the way but also contributed to an amazing £7,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.</p>
<p>Liz Atkins</p>
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<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/69666752022-05-09T12:18:17+01:002022-05-11T10:56:57+01:00The Dog Show Sessions<h2 style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/56bae1038a99bdbbaf29c297ce81089c4d422f27/original/the-dog-show-session-artwork-02-b.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">SHOW OF HANDS AND TRACK DOGS UNITE FOR ULTIMATE WEST COUNTRY-MEETS-MADRID </h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"> SPRING TOUR IN UK’S FIRST ‘THE DOG SHOW SESSIONS’ </h2>
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<p>Two of folk music’s most celebrated bands are joining forces for the first time in what is set to be a sell-out UK tour. West country legends Show of Hands (Steve Knightley, Phil Beer) and Irish American roots quartet Track Dogs (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K. Jones) are fusing their unique harmonies for a one-off collaboration that will see them perform 17 must-see dates across England. </p>
<p>The superband will bring their incredible voices along with banjos, guitars, a trumpet and a mandolin for the unmissable spring tour. This is the first time the bands have toured together after Show of Hands’ lead singer songwriter discovered Track Dogs playing in Ibiza four years ago. They have since taken the UK festival scene by storm. </p>
<p>Steve Knightley says: “Phil [Beer] and I will start with a couple of songs – as I sing, Track Dogs will be translating in Spanish. It will be a unique fusion of harmonies, never heard before. Think sun-soaked Latin rhythms with a West Country heartbeat. An unforgettable evening of six guys sharing vocals, songs and stories and swapping melodies. </p>
<p>He adds: “Track Dogs are by far the best harmony group I’ve heard outside of America. Every single one of them is a lead singer. It’s going to be fantastic.” </p>
<p>Track Dogs consists of Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K. Jones. The quartet bring heritage from Ireland, the UK and the USA to fuse folk, Latin, Americana and bluegrass for a unique and dynamic sound. The band reside in Madrid and they are about to release their anticipated new album, Where To Now. </p>
<p>The UK tour follows a preview show in Ibiza that occurred at the end of April. The tour will see the bands perform at the iconic Minack Theatre in Penzance, Cornwall, as well as venues in Leicester, Milton Keynes, Kent and Norwich. </p>
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<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/68875422022-02-03T16:34:58+00:002022-05-09T12:18:40+01:00 ‘Songs of the Road’ with Phil Beer<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Phil Beer Tour Dates" data-link-type="page" href="/phil-beer-tour-dates" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/902e3ceea0e423e86d82197cd7b9173e39f0ab53/original/phil-beer-2022-solo-image.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong> ‘Songs of the Road’ with Phil Beer</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In February 2022, I will embark on another solo tour. The theme of this tour is ‘Songs of the Road’. The first set will be short and sweet and taken from my standing repertoire. The hour long second half will knit together a number of traditional, contemporary, and original songs about travelling. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These will be arranged for the usual array of instruments and will tell the story of being on the road, both now and in older times. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Looking forward to shaking off the lockdown blues and being ‘On the Road’ once again.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="BUY TICKETS" data-link-label="Phil Beer Tour Dates" data-link-type="page" href="/phil-beer-tour-dates" target="_blank"><strong>BUY TICKETS</strong></a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/68864442022-02-02T14:45:49+00:002022-02-02T14:45:49+00:00Follow Me Down - Songs from the West with Steve Knightley<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Steve Knightley Tour Dates" data-link-type="page" href="/steve-knightley-tour-dates" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/20155414b44ba4abd30fec6ae56f34042e6726ee/original/follow-me-down-sk-2022-image.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>‘Follow me Down’ </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Songs from the West with Steve Knightley </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Steve is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter/musician and founder member of folk/acoustic roots trail-blazers ‘Show of Hands’ described by Peter Gabriel as ‘one of the great English bands’. A constant throughout Steve’s work is his ability to root his songs in time and place, notably the West Country where he was raised. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Informed by a love of narrative and English traditional folk music, Knightley writes historically accurate songs that resonate with contemporary meaning. He has an extraordinary ability to bring the past vividly, smack bang into the present. It’s a gift that fuels his reputation as an ‘issues’ writer. The seminal ‘Country Life’ earned him the title ‘the gravel voiced spokesman of the rural poor’ and his anti-banking rant ‘Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed’ picked up the gong for ‘Best Song’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Buy tickets" data-link-label="Steve Knightley Tour Dates" data-link-type="page" href="/steve-knightley-tour-dates" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">Buy tickets</span></a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/68217202021-11-26T08:18:25+00:002021-12-17T11:29:47+00:00The Best One Yet Online Show<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/ab304fa707a3335992f958935d8280ec4aa92d6c/original/the-best-one-yet-product-image.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Show of Hands present 'The Best One Yet'. The complete show recorded live at Marshwood Manor in Dorset. Watch the 2021 Autumn Tour show from the comfort of home. Available to view on YouTube from Fri 17th December until Mon 3rd January.</p>
<p>Music legends Phil Beer and Steve Knightley return as Show of Hands to captivate audiences with renditions of their award-winning hits and festival favourites, two years since their concerts were cancelled due to Covid-19. The evening features a set of iconic signature tracks from the last 25 years, encapsulated on the new album Singled Out, whilst the second set brings together new material and classic Show of Hands tracks.</p>
<p>If you weren't able to catch the Autumn Tour live this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the complete concert. Or maybe you did come and see us and you enjoyed it so much you want to watch it again! You could also purchase a link as a gift for a friend or relative. </p>
<p>There are two ticket options available for you to choose from depending on your circumstances: </p>
<p>Multi-person household - £20 - Buy <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a> </p>
<p>One person household - £15 - Buy <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/67696172021-10-08T09:47:18+01:002021-11-13T08:39:40+00:00Autumn Tour Announcement<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Autumn Tour </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Change of line-up </span></strong></p>
<p>Over the years you may be aware that Steve and Phil have never worked for set fees but for a percentage of the total ticket sales - this has been their business model from the village hall to the Albert Hall and has enabled many of you to promote risk-free ’Show of Hands’ concerts yourselves. </p>
<p>However, with less than a month to go it seems that lots of people are still understandably hesitant about returning to live music venues and it is with heavy hearts that we realise that the projected income simply cannot sustain the larger four-piece line up featuring Miranda and Cormac. </p>
<p>So rather than cancel or postpone shows the evening will now feature Steve and Phil in their original duo format, with the first set focusing on songs from the forthcoming album ’Singled Out' (pre-order CD <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a>) and the second set being a mix of new material and classic 'Show of Hands' anthems. </p>
<p>We do hope that you understand the situation. Times are hard for everyone in entertainment at present and we haven’t taken this decision lightly, but with your support and goodwill we hope that this will still be a popular and successful tour and Steve and Phil look forward to seeing you out there.</p>
<p>Tour dates & ticket links <a contents="here" data-link-label="Show of Hands Tour Dates" data-link-type="page" href="/show-of-hands-tour-dates" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<p>Pre-order 'Singled Out' <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/67517442021-09-20T14:30:04+01:002022-01-28T16:11:12+00:00Autumn Tour 2021 - The Best One Yet<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/837a99eec0f0907b2b7a8ee7016262b1fb18c6c9/original/soh-thebestoneyet-a5flyer-front-2000px.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Folk supergroup Show of Hands are finally reuniting to perform on the neglected stages of the UK. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Music legends Phil Beer, Steve Knightley, Miranda Sykes and Cormac Byrne will return to captivate audiences with live renditions of their award-winning hits and festival favourites, two years since their concerts were cancelled due to Covid-19. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The band will perform a mouthwatering compilation of iconic signature tracks from the last 25 years, encapsulated on their soon to be released new album '<strong>Singled Out</strong>'. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Show of Hands latest compilation album includes 'Columbus (Didn't Find America)' and their two Folk Award-winning songs, ‘Arrogance Ignorance & Greed’ (AIG) and ‘Country Life'. Other Show of Hands greats, 'The Keeper', 'Bristol Slaver' and 'Roots' are joined by their latest lockdown single 'The Best One Yet'.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The album will be available on their upcoming tour and from Show of Hands website only.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Tickets here" data-link-label="Show of Hands Tour Dates" data-link-type="page" href="/show-of-hands-tour-dates" target="_blank">Tickets here</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/66667542021-06-22T13:59:27+01:002022-05-09T11:09:11+01:00Abbotsbury Online 18-25 July 2021<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/0589d52aef6519a04a0199e02897f10d148295ae/original/abbo-online-poster.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Abbotsbury Online 18-25 July 2021</strong></span></p>
<p>Abbotsbury Summer Family Festival has been rescheduled to 2nd July 2022. All of this year's artists have recorded sets for you to enjoy from the comfort of home, streaming on YouTube from Sunday 18 - 25 July.</p>
<p>Abbotsbury Online brings you sets from Steve Knightley & Phil Beer plus the full Show of Hands band as well as half hour sets from our lovely guest bands. The Full Festival Line Up includes both the afternoon and evening sets totalling nearly 4 hours of music. <br><br>For the afternoon set Phil and Steve will perform as a Duo and also introduce the specially filmed sets from Ranagri, Gerry Colvin, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage.</p>
<p>The evening set sees Show of Hands joined by the remarkable Martyn Joseph, to play the full evening set from Abbotsbury Gardens as they intended to perform on the day. Miranda Sykes & Cormac Byrne join Phil and Steve for the full Show of Hands band sound. We are hoping that this film will help to pay the artists and crew the fees they would have been paid had the live event gone ahead - so if you have more than one person watching at your home do consider buying more than one ticket - it all helps! Thanks for your support! 😊</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="TICKETS HERE" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank"><strong>TICKETS HERE</strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/66293202021-05-13T13:20:09+01:002021-05-22T10:40:41+01:00'The Dark Side Of The Frome' Concert Stream 23rd May 2021<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/f22eaaf76ae07f1acbce65d4c4c372170a845a93/original/square-23-may-amended.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>'The Dark Side Of The Frome'</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">On 23rd May Steve & Phil will be streaming sixteen rarely played songs from Show of Hands back catalogue.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The concert will be pre-recorded then streamed via a private YouTube link.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">There will be a live Q&A on Facebook after the film stream.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The concert will be available to view on YouTube until 10pm on Wednesday 26th May.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tickets are per household however if more than one person is watching, and you can afford it, we kindly ask that you purchase more than one ticket.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Purchase your ticket <strong><a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a></strong>.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/66150632021-04-27T16:03:49+01:002021-04-27T16:12:38+01:00Show of Hands Live Duo Gigs June 2021<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/c1904ca43213d3ed26421d06d0e8101619b639b9/original/sohd-2019-colour-high-res.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Show of Hands </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Live Duo Gigs June 2021</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">After over a ye</span>ar of inactivity Steve and Phil take to the road again this June in the duo format that launched their careers over 25 years ago. </p>
<p>Folk awards, sell-out Albert Hall shows, honorary doctorates and headline festival appearances all pay tribute to that stunning combination of multi-instruments virtuosity and haunting original songs that is their trademark. This promises to be a rare chance to hear the guys with in a stripped back, intimate setting before returning to the four piece line-up that is set to be the folk worlds ‘must see’ show this year. </p>
<p>Sat 5th June Cecil Sharp House, London <a contents="https://www.efdss.org&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.efdss.org" target="_blank">https://www.efdss.org </a></p>
<p>Fri 11th June The Swan Theatre, Worcester <a contents="http://www.worcesterlive.co.uk/events_review.asp?eid=4&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.worcesterlive.co.uk/events_review.asp?eid=4" target="_blank">http://www.worcesterlive.co.uk/events_review.asp?eid=4 </a></p>
<p>Sat 12th June The Tivoli, Wimbourne <a contents="https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/show-of-hands&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/show-of-hands" target="_blank">https://www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk/event/show-of-hands </a></p>
<p>Sun 13th June Exeter Corn Exchange <a contents="https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/show-of-hands&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/show-of-hands" target="_blank">https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/show-of-hands </a></p>
<p>Mon 28th June Nettlebed Folk Club <a contents="http://www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/65918112021-04-02T09:16:49+01:002021-04-02T09:19:41+01:00Steve & Phil 'Show off Sheds' Special Request Reunion Concert <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/6ddeeb1a6ab05e079d3feaf9f6991d00cd28dd3a/original/show-off-sheds-image-sq.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">On Sunday 11th April Steve Knightley & Phil Beer will be streaming a special request concert from Steve's shed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">To make a song request please comment on the video post at the top of Show of Hands Facebook page <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/showofhandsmusic" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Ticket price is per household, allowing any number of people in your residence to watch. However, we kindly ask that if more than one person is watching in your home, and you can afford it, that you buy the appropriate number of tickets, as you would at a concert.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">There will be a live Q&A with Steve & Phil at 9pm on 11th April on their Facebook page.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The concert will be available to view on YouTube, with your private link, until 10pm on Wednesday 14th April.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tickets <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/65688742021-03-09T13:35:42+00:002021-12-15T12:50:35+00:00Shrewsbury Folk Festival & Making the Waking DVD & Film Stream<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/29915e0028355135be8cfee525adfa744a91610d/original/screen-shot-2021-02-16-at-11-14-50.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>On Sunday 21st March 7.30pm Show of Hands will be streaming the double header film of Show of Hands with The Urban Soul Orchestra live at Shrewsbury Folk Festival plus 'Making the Waking' a track by track account of the recording of the Wake the Union album. Steve & Phil will be chatting live on Facebook after the stream for a Q&A session.</p>
<p>The stream will be available to view until Wednesday 24th March.</p>
<p>DVD & link for film stream available to purchase from our shop <a contents="here." data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop"><strong>here.</strong></a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/65646062021-03-04T13:12:22+00:002021-11-28T21:02:49+00:00As You Like It Festival 26 - 30 July 2021<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>As You Like It Festival </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>26 July – 30 July 2021 </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You are guaranteed an amazing time at the boutique outdoor folk festival AS YOU LIKE IT. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This isn't your usual folk festival ....your home will be the stunning 16th Century Walton Hall, nestled in 65 acres of beautiful English countryside. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tucked away amidst woodland, with the River Dene running through the grounds, close to Warwick, Leamington Spa & Warwick Castle there is plenty to see and do when you are not enjoying the music. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Maybe grab your walking boots and enjoy one of the many walks right from the grounds, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Whatever you choose to do, whatever the weather, there is always a warm bed and en-suite bathroom waiting for you at the end of the day </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Don't miss out ..it is selling fast! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="https://www.costadelfolk.co.uk/as-you-like-it/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.costadelfolk.co.uk/as-you-like-it/" target="_blank">https://www.costadelfolk.co.uk/as-you-like-it/ </a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(All concerts are outside and we will be able to adhere to guidelines and, as always, your tickets are safe with us)</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/499f5c0d72b2d12c4f792dad90731e512b1f1711/original/ayli-poster-with-website-address.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/65258642021-01-20T17:50:29+00:002022-03-02T05:46:36+00:00Our Passage to India<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span class="font_large">Film Stream Sunday 31st January 7.30pm </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">In 1997 Show of Hands toured India for six weeks. In 2020 they performed with renowned Sikh percussionist Johnny Kalsi. With original footage and extensive interviews Steve and Phil recall the tour and reveal its subsequent profound effect on their music. The film culminates with the live performance of Johnny Kalsi and Show of Hands playing in the Mughal Splendour of Sezincote Manor in the Cotswolds.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large">Buy tickets <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/bec17eff64e12af21cd8a11ad75a53091cff8064/original/india-square.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/64997162020-12-15T11:22:14+00:002022-02-06T20:20:33+00:00The Dartmoor Midwinter Sessions<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/7217842eced16d85000dc6e26b61c6638a5da344/original/dartmoor-facebook.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Celebrate the Solstice with Seasonal Songs and Carols from a candle-lit medieval barn overlooking the Moors. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">With Geoff Lakeman, Rob Murch, Miranda Sykes, Chris Hoban, Jim Causley, Paul Downes,<br>Odette Michell, James Studholme and Seth Lakeman. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Live chat with Steve Knightley & Phil Beer before & after the show. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Available to view for 48 hours.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Buy a ticket to receive the YouTube link.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><a contents="TICKETS HERE" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">TICKETS HERE</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/64934152020-12-07T17:26:34+00:002020-12-07T17:28:21+00:00The Reunion Lockdown Concert DVD<p><span class="font_large">On Saturday October 31st Steve and Phil were joined by Cormac Byrne and Miranda Sykes at Exeter’s prestigious Northcott Theatre to capture what promised to be a very special occasion. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A small, restricted audience were present as the band filmed and performed the show they would have been playing to thousands this Autumn. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can now own the concert on DVD to watch from the comfort of home as many times as you like!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Pre-order <a contents="here" data-link-label="Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/shop" target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/bb48320ab947e5dae68e00ea59c4fbac9b49e634/original/dvd-front-cover.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/64787312020-11-16T14:27:33+00:002020-11-16T14:27:33+00:00Autumn Concert Film Stream<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/25838dab44d5070f561e49fc2cdd9e9e1394a0bc/original/film-screening-instagram.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_regular">One of the most anticipated live tours is coming to living rooms this month as folk supergroup Phil Beer, Steve Knightley, Miranda Sykes and Cormac Byrne reunite on stage for a captivating performance – also available on a new double album. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This is the first live album for duo Steve and Phil since their very first release in 1992. The live stream on Saturday 28th November will also be their first ever ticketed online gig, marking a significant shift for the industry in a challenging year of Covid-19, which saw Show of Hands cancel their long-awaited 22-date autumn tour. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">It was a poignant, emotional reunion for the group, who were joined by Miranda for the first time since her breast cancer diagnosis. The gig was recorded at Exeter Northcott Theatre on 31st October and was the first time in over a year that we have seen the stars perform together.</span></p>
<p>Lead singer songwriter Steve Knightley says: “<em>This album perfectly captures the atmosphere we created on stage that night and throughout our 2019 tour. It was joyous, like we’d never been away – and to have Miranda there again was even more special. Miranda and Cormac are the line-up that Phil and I have always envisaged, ever since we’ve even been playing as a duo. Miranda is such a solid musician, she has this ability to root everything – then with Cormac’s percussion – we finally realised our dream. </em></p>
<p><em>We've never recorded a live album with Cormac on percussion and it's so much more than just a drum kit. It's like a heartbeat. He's got such an infectious charismatic presence on stage from beginning to end. </em></p>
<p><em>This live stream and album are the chance to see and relive that magic. It’s the show you would have seen. We’re so pleased we can give our loyal fans that, after everything</em>.”</p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Buy tickets and album <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://showofhands.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/64678792020-11-01T14:56:49+00:002021-12-28T11:14:28+00:00New Live Double Album - Now We Are Four Live - Pre-order Now Available<p>Banish the lockdown blues and immerse yourself in a double CD of Show of Hands taken from the most successful tour of their long and illustrious career. 'Now We Are Four' Live is a chance to re-live the complete 2019 sell-out show featuring Miranda and Cormac including the famous opening Duos set. <br>Old favourites like ‘Cousin Jack’, ’The Galway Farmer’ and ‘Santiago’ are all here alongside soon to become classics ‘Next Best Western’, ‘Berlin’ and 'You’ll Get By’. </p>
<p>Tracks: Duo Set: 1. You'll Get By 2. Sea Glass 3. Varsovianna 4. The Leavin' Blues 5. Don't Be a Stranger 6. Irish Jig / Cor's celebre 7. The Setting / Mary from Dungloe 8. The Train / Blackwaterside <br>Band Set: 1. Haunt You 2. Battlefield Dancefloor 3. My True Love 4. Just Enough To Lose 5. First We Take Manhattan 6. Make the Right Noises 7. Country Life 8. Dreckley 9. Next Best Western 10. Cousin Jack 11. Santiago 12. The Galway Farmer 13. Lost</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/dfcde7fb76dd7dbb82fdc281917315d3eb16a551/original/showofhands-live-packshot.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/64515262020-10-08T14:23:49+01:002021-02-22T06:27:53+00:00Sezincote Secret Garden Concert Part 2<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/fc7a04c4f0f1c045bbdc74ee33a0d51ffc76d3c7/original/121014096-10158570304129098-8218219119508220015-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;"> Streaming for one night only on Sunday 11th October at 7.30pm </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">Show of Hands with Johnny Kalsi. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">Filmed at the stunning Sezincote House & Gardens</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Free to view on <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/8YySh49Ve3E" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or Show of Hands <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/showofhandsmusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Donation via <a contents="PayPal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/skmusicandfilm" target="_blank">PayPal</a></span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/64361392020-09-18T09:00:00+01:002020-09-18T09:00:02+01:00Rhone & Saone River Cruise 2 - 9 September 2021<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/a1b01c1b2ad831a9b1f27ee4fecbf69f80d87743/original/show-of-hands-uncorked-river-cruise-2021.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Steve & Phil invite you to join them aboard Amadeus Provence to experience the best food, wine, art, architecture, scenery and history along with some amazing music. It all comes together in glorious harmony in the South of France.</p>
<p>For brochure click <a contents=" here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.harmonyvoyages.co.uk/show-of-hands-rhone-and-saone-cruise-2021/">here</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/64361222020-09-17T13:58:37+01:002022-02-15T12:29:59+00:00Musical Retreat Weekend 20 & 21 April 2021<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/b19d8fa51f75bcf5cda60be36379c182e17a01ab/original/eaves-hall.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Join Phil and Steve in April 2021 at the magnificent Eaves Hall in the Ribble Valley for a 2 night mini-break open to both performers and non-players, put together by our friends at Harmony Voyages. </p>
<p>The programme will include workshops on Steve’s song-writing and acoustic instrumentation plus anecdotes, tricks of the trade and stage craft tips gleaned from years of touring! Phil will look in detail at the art of accompanying folk songs and subsequently multi track recording his countless instruments! </p>
<p>We have also included a non-participant reduction of £150 for those who would like to take advantage of the beautiful hotel without participating in workshops. </p>
<p>For more information see the brochure <a contents="here&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.harmonyvoyages.co.uk/show-of-hands-musical-retreat-weekend-ribble-valley-2021/" target="_blank">here </a></p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you!</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/63657912020-06-25T10:18:07+01:002020-09-22T11:09:03+01:00Bristol Slaver 2020 - Released 3rd July<p>In July, some 23 years after the original song appeared on their acclaimed 1997 album Dark Fields, multi award-winning singer songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer will unveil a stunning revamp of the Knightley-penned track. </p>
<p>The new version, produced by Rolling Stones collaborator Matt Clifford, who has often played keyboards on Show of Hands’ albums and at the Devon band’s five Royal Albert Hall sell-outs, is a driving, savvy song about the transatlantic slave trade triangle and the key part the city of Bristol played in it – becoming Britain’s premier slaving port by the early 1700s.</p>
<p>Knightley, who has a degree in politics and history, says: “I wrote the song after watching a BBC ‘special' from Bristol Docks that somehow managed to avoid the word ‘slavery’ throughout”. </p>
<p>The trade triangle operated from the late 16th to the early 19th century carrying slaves, cash crops and manufactured goods between Europe, West Africa and the Caribbean and American colonies. </p>
<p>The succinct lyrics of the song tell the story of a Bristol slave trader “To my house in Clifton/I bring capital from pain/Trinkets to Africa/Slaves to Jamaica/Rum and tobacco back again and again”.</p>
<p>Recognising the recent incident where the bronze statue of prominent Bristol slave trader Edward Colston was toppled by Black Lives Matter protestors and thrown into the harbour, Knightley has added apt closing words to the song: </p>
<p>“I will drown/your cold-stone heart/in the ocean” </p>
<p>Says Knightley: “The song highlights the inescapably shameful but often overlooked history of a city. Hopefully it contributes a little towards redressing the balance and highlights that period.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/62703542020-04-03T13:13:05+01:002020-04-03T13:13:05+01:00Steve Knightley Songbooks now available as digital downloads<p>See our shop for digital downloads of Songbooks 3, 4 and 5 featuring lyrics and musical scores from many of Steve's most popular songs</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/62085352020-02-08T08:59:45+00:002021-12-18T12:59:37+00:00Tour Merch available while stocks last!!<p>Tour merchandise now up on the website! Limited stocks and sizes, free CD single with every purchase and free tote bag with all purchases over £25 (excluding postage) while stocks last! See www.showofhands.co.uk/shop to purchase.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/61216312020-01-17T13:32:18+00:002020-01-20T13:23:07+00:00Show of Hands Tour Dates May 2020<p>We are pleased to announce we now have all ticket links and on sale dates for the 'Songs of the People' and Sea and Stone this May:</p>
<p><strong>Songs of the People - Music from the English Radical Tradition features Steve Knightley, Phil Beer and Michael Wood</strong></p>
<p>Sat 2nd May Cecil Sharp House, London NW1 - <a contents="tickets are on sale now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cecilsharphouse.org/component/content/article/21-shared/shared-events/6953-show-of-hands-2020?Itemid=163" target="_blank">tickets are on sale now</a></p>
<p>Sun 3rd May Cutty Sark, Greenwich - <a contents="on sale date is 20th January" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark/exhibitions-events" target="_blank">on sale date is 20th January</a></p>
<p><strong>Sea and Stone, featuring Cormac Byrne and Miranda Sykes</strong></p>
<p>Thurs 7th May Minack Theatre, Porthcurno - <a contents="tickets on sale from 11th February" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.minack.com/show-of-hands/" target="_blank">tickets on sale from 11th February</a></p>
<p>Fri May 8th Exeter Cathedral - tickets on sale from 21st January</p>
<p>Sat May 9th Wells Cathedral - <a contents="tickets are on sale now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/cathedral-green/wells-cathedral/show-of-hands-at-wells-cathedral/2020-05-09/19:00/t-amaarn" target="_blank">tickets are on sale now</a></p>
<p>Sun May 10th Salisbury Cathedral - <a contents="tickets are on sale now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on/we-also-sell-for/show-of-hands/" target="_blank">tickets are on sale now</a></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/60733532020-01-09T13:14:49+00:002020-03-07T16:53:46+00:00Phil Beer Tour 2020<p>Phil kicks off his 2020 Solo Tour in earnest on the 5th March at Selsey Folk and Music Club, Chichester, but you can see him before then for a one off on January 19th at Hitchin Folk Club. Tour finishes at The Beehive Honiton on 13th June</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/60733522020-01-09T13:07:53+00:002021-12-28T11:10:17+00:00Steve Knightley Tour 2020<p>Steve Knightley's Solo tour kicks off on January 24th at the Plough Arts Torrington and carries on through to April 18th at Calstock Arts - for all dates and to book tickets see </p>
<p><a contents="Tour Dates" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.showofhands.co.uk/steve-knightley-tour-dates" target="_blank">https://www.showofhands.co.uk/steve-knightley-tour-dates</a></p>
<p>See you out there somewhere!</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/59138532019-10-03T11:43:08+01:002020-10-14T14:48:22+01:00Doves for Peace - Auction 17th October <p>Whilst in Fowey in May, Steve and Phil together with Richard Shindell each made a drawing of a dove and signed it for the charity 'Doves for Peace', in aid of Unicef.</p>
<p>'Doves for Peace' was established in 1999 by Dorothy Claxton in response to the plight of innocent children caught up in violent conflicts and fleeing from war torn countries around the world. High profile personalities have been invited to make a spontaneous drawing of a dove. These drawings will be auctioned to raise funds for UNICEF who are supporting this project. The auction will be at Fieldings Auctioneers, Stourbridge on 17th October from 7pm.</p>
<p><br>The auction feature drawings from notable names including: David Bowie, Stephen Fry, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andy Murray, Earl Spencer, Hilary Mantel, Sir Sterling Moss, Barbara Rae RA , Sir Bob Geldof, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Robert Plant, Antony Gormley, Terry Waite, Bryan Ferry, Andrew Lincoln and Jamiroquai - not to mention our own notable names!</p>
<p>Please see www.dovesforpeace.co.uk for more information</p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/58056902019-06-27T13:24:52+01:002020-10-14T14:50:29+01:00Oddy Luthiers - Suppliers to Show of Hands<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/f78818c4c49e095b597b082308958cf234e09fec/original/img-6969.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Oddy Luthiers have supplied Show of Hands for over 30 years. David started making instruments in the 1970’s, eventually working closely with his son Nick, who made his first instruments with David over 20 years ago. Together they have been making and repairing top quality guitars and mandolins to their clients specifications. Following David’s death in 2017 Nick is proud to continue the business and legacy in a way that he hopes his father would approve. </p>
<p>“The Show of Sound is defined by them, in particular the mandocello has been responsible for some of our best loved songs such as Country Life and Roots. In recent years the sweet punchy tone of the tenor guitar has inspired even more.We are delighted that Nick is continuing the tradition of craftsmanship that his father began, as well as creating beautiful instruments Nick is always available for advice and instrument maintenance.On stage I feature the guitars, mandocello, tenor guitar and also the unique South American tones of the cuatro and with Nick’s help hope to be featuring these Oddy instruments for years to come.” </p>
<p>http://www.oddyluthiers.co.uk</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/57623802019-05-21T15:54:13+01:002020-10-14T14:57:23+01:00Abbotsbury Festival - a lovely afternoon in the heart of Dorset 6th July 2019<p>So what is Abbotsbury Festival?</p>
<p>Held this year on the 6th July, it's a lovely relaxed afternoon within a natural amphitheatre created within the Sub Tropical Gardens of Abbotsbury, near Weymouth. The gates open to the gardens at 10am, and your wristband allows you full access to wander round the fabulous surroundings. At 1.30 we open access to the festival area so you can set up your chairs or picnic blankets. Feel free to bring a picnic, or else there is a beautiful cafe on site and BBQ available within the festival area. </p>
<p>Bring your cash with you as we run a raffle every year to win an Oddy instrument - this year it is a cuatro used by Steve Knightley. All money raised goes to a nominated charity. </p>
<p>Music starts at 3pm and runs through to dusk at 9.45pm with a final concert from Show of Hands. </p>
<p>Parking on the site is free. Wristbands also allow access to the swannery and children's farm throughout the weekend.</p>
<p>This year we are pleased to have <a contents="Tom Robinson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tomrobinson.com" target="_blank">Tom Robinson</a>, Track Dogs, Banter and Kelly Oliver performing throughout the day. This is a wonderfully relaxed day with family tickets available for those that want to bring children - definitely worth a day out or weekend away!</p>
<p>To buy tickets visit the Abbotsbury <a contents="website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://abbotsburytickets.co.uk/product/show-of-hands-6th-july-2019/">website</a></p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/56428582019-02-14T14:12:38+00:002019-02-14T17:56:40+00:00Cormac Byrne and Adam Summerhayes join us for selected dates on the Duo Tour<p>We are pleased to announce that Cormac Byrne and Adam Summerhayes join us for selected dates on the Duo Tour. Richard Shindell will remain as special guest on these (and all) tour dates:</p>
<p>Monday 6th May: Cutty Sark Greenwich</p>
<p>Friday 10th May: St Laurences Church, Ludlow</p>
<p>Wednesday 22nd May: ARC, Stockton on Tees</p>
<p>Thursday 23rd May: The Civic, Barnsley</p>
<p>Friday 24th May: The Stables, Milton Keynes</p>
<p>This brand new duo will release their debut record ‘Stone Soup’ in May 2019. BBC award-winning Irish percussionist, Cormac Byrne (“startling percussion work” - The Guardian) and internationally renowned UK fiddler, Adam Summerhayes (“astonishing, all-out virtuosity” - The New York Times) create astounding music for the 21st century which defies definition. Combining elements of their own deep musical traditions, their music is both “utterly compelling” (BBC Music Magazine) and “bridges the gap between Ireland and the world” (The Sunday Business Post). </p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/56101362019-01-24T13:27:31+00:002019-01-24T13:32:06+00:00Abbotsbury Line Up Announced<p>We're pleased to announce the line up for Abbotsbury. this year we will be joined by Tom Robinson, Track Dogs, Banter and Kelly Oliver - tickets are available now but are already selling fast! Buy <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk/buy-tickets/abbotsbury-subtropical-gardens-tickets/">here</a></p>
<p>Gardens open from 10am, entry to the concert area is from 1.30pm, Music starts from 3pm, Concert finishes by 10.00pm.</p><style type="text/css"></style><style type="text/css"></style>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/55162972018-11-16T11:37:44+00:002019-02-14T14:16:08+00:00Review of RNCM - Nicholas John<p><strong>Live at The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester <br>7th November 2018 </strong></p>
<p>Whilst it’s almost impossible, intentionally or otherwise, to track down a Show Of Hands concert review that doesn’t praise the consummate musicianship of Steve Knightley and Phil Beer or celebrate the strength of Steve’s song-writing (and rightly so) – one fact that often goes unmentioned is how this most skilful and hard-working of bands never allows the grass to grow underfoot. <br><br>Following the cathedral tour ‘Sanctuary’ and the spring duo shows, the current ‘Joint Venture’ tour sees long time Seth Lakeman percussionist, Cormac Byrne, join the line-up, replacing bass-player and vocalist, Miranda Sykes, currently on maternity leave. With an array of percussive instruments, including cymbals and bodhran, Byrne’s deft, rhythmic touches allow for new song arrangements of audience favourites such as openers Cousin Jack and Country Life. The Knightley/Lakeman co-write, Haunt You, is an obvious choice given Cormac’s place on the stage and the subtle and succinct reworking of older material is a notable feature of the set, drawing new textures from stage favourites like Santiago. <br><br>The smattering of new songs being road-worked from the soon-to-be recorded ‘Joint Venture’ album also benefit from Byrne’s presence: Battlefield Dance Floor is a Dhol Foundation-inspired, world music romp and the playful Dreckley, a “Cornish-Caribbean tale of clotted cream” - alliteration gone mad! Pick of the new songs on first hearing is You’ll Get By, which is simply one of those fine songs that Steve conjures up for every album, apparently effortlessly. <br>Cold Frontier and Exile (sung by Phil) allow Cormac a backstage breather - which he probably needed ahead of a dynamic set of Tunes that his bodhran-playing propels ever onward and which showcases the brilliance of Phil Beer’s fiddle-playing, a feat repeated on set closer, The Galway Farmer. If there was a scribbled note on Cormac’s set list for this one, it must have simply said “as fast as possible”! </p>
<p>The Joint Venture tour runs through November and into early December. <br>Nicholas John <br>www.wordsong.org.uk</p>
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<p>Photo Courtesy of Martin Reynolds</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/54967702018-11-02T13:42:31+00:002019-02-14T14:16:21+00:00What they're saying about the Autumn Tour!<p>“Fabulous performance - they get better and better” </p>
<p>“Cormac is fantastic, and adds a extra dimension” </p>
<p>“One of best performances I’ve seen by you guys and I’ve seen a lot!” </p>
<p>“Cormac really added a new dimension particularly to the Galway farmer. Some really great new songs.“ </p>
<p>“Fantastic night, great songs & tunes from the start to the last song” </p>
<p>“It was a great night indeed. The introduction of Cormac brought a new dynamic”</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Book your tickets now! :)</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/54412792018-09-24T15:20:52+01:002018-11-06T14:58:28+00:00Cancellation of Scottish Gigs on Autumn Tour<p>We are so sorry folks to announce that Steve and Phil have had to cancel their two Scottish dates in October. Ticket sales are so low that they currently stand to lose thousands of pounds by playing the two dates. Sincere apologies to our fans north of the border and also to fans of Cormac and Findlay. </p>
<p>We have been asked for years why we don’t play more Scottish dates and reluctantly have to accept that the demand just isn’t there. On a positive note all the other tour dates are selling well and we can’t wait to get back out again.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/54059602018-08-29T11:40:50+01:002018-09-13T13:24:30+01:00Phil Beer Band gigs in September<p>The Phil Beer Band will be out and about in Devon in September, you can see them at:</p>
<p>The Plough, Torrington on 21st September </p>
<p>Lee Moor Public Hall, Plymouth on 22nd September (informal)</p>
<p>Exeter Corn Exchange on 23rd September with support from Velvet & Stone</p>
<p>For tickets see Phil Beer Tour Dates page - thanks!</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/53532182018-07-19T12:56:33+01:002018-11-05T14:52:44+00:00The Show of Hands Trio looks a little different this autumn… <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/391ded4ee4adbce7d017b785edf4b92c2e3d2b11/original/soh-duo.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_thin" alt="" />It’s been quite a 12 months for Show of Hands, featuring an extraordinary reaction to their haunting cathedral tour ‘Sanctuary’, sell-out shows at eminent venues like Shakespeare’s Globe and the Cutty Sark, solo tours, duo tours and Steve’s writing for the upcoming studio album. Miranda and husband Dan are embarking on their own adventure with their first baby due in November, and so Cormac Byrne (legendary percussionist of Seth Lakeman Band fame) steps into the breach with his spectacular talents to complete the Show of Hands autumn trio. </p>
<p>Together, Steve and Phil will deliver the festival favourites that fans know and love, with Cormac adding a new twist. They’ll also showcase the results of Steve’s recent songwriting </p>
<p>with ‘No Secrets’ ‘Make the right noises’ ‘Battlefield Dance floor’ and ‘Dreckley’ all featuring on the forthcoming studio album. Steve and Phil have an unblemished track record when it comes to identification and encouragement of emerging talent on the music scene, and for their autumn tour they have enlisted Alden, Patterson and Dashwood – a striking combination of guitar, fiddle, dobro and voices (with Findlay Napier making an appearance on the Scottish dates). </p>
<p>Steve says, “We are thrilled for Miranda and Dan and while we’ll certainly miss Miranda on the tour it’s given us an opportunity to do things a little differently. Cormac is a sublime musician and his input adds a fresh edge to our sound. And as for Alden, Patterson and Dashwood – you’re going to love ‘em!”</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/53532442018-07-19T12:53:04+01:002018-07-19T14:06:16+01:00Clearance Sale<p>Hop over to our <a contents="store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_self">store</a> where you will find many items of merchandise and CD's have been discounted as part of our summer clearance sale!</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/53427992018-07-12T13:05:00+01:002020-10-14T15:03:27+01:00Abbotsbury 2018 <p>Another fantastic day at our 20th annual Abbotsbury Family Festival. The music was outstanding, the weather was glorious and a great time was had by all. We raised an amazing £850 for the Max Appeal. Thank you to Andrew Wegg for capturing our performance on camera, to see the photo gallery click here, thank you Andrew for allowing us to share them.</p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/53241482018-06-29T16:42:41+01:002022-05-16T10:12:10+01:00100 YEARS BEHIND THE RED-BRICK WALL – Wyvern Barracks opens its gates to the public for the very first time<p>Show of Hands feature in a series of three concerts exploring the story of Wyvern Barracks and its soldiers from 1918 to the present day. </p>
<p>The military base in Topsham Road is staging the events to show people what’s behind the ‘big red-brick wall’ and engage with the community. </p>
<p>Thousands of people walk or drive past the Barracks every day. Yet the vast majority of the local community have never been inside the base and have little or no awareness of its work, or its important role in today’s military service. </p>
<p>Steve has a particular connection with the 6 Rifles battalion who are based at the Barracks – his grandfather Thomas Knightley had been in the Devonshire regiment, one of the Rifles’ forerunners, during the First World War. </p>
<p>“My grandfather served with the Devonshires in WW1 and my stepbrother was a sergeant in the Royal Greenjackets. So, growing up in East Devon, I have always felt a great connection to both the Wyvern Barracks and the Rifles, and we were delighted to be asked to perform at such a prestigious occasion.” </p>
<p>Steve has composed a song specially for the event called ‘Swift and Bold’ – which is the motto of the Rifles Regiment. </p>
<p>Events take place on 5th, 6th and 7th July.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/53087152018-06-23T20:30:00+01:002020-09-20T21:10:07+01:00Costa Del Folk<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/d1aaf82fd0c9a367a319539a15cbe20759097a54/original/33112145-459034127888570-4320819558853115904-o.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />We are delighted to be returning to Portugal in October</p>
<p>COSTA DEL FOLK PORTUGAL, 9th – 15th OCTOBER 2018</p>
<p>Don’t miss this fab FOLK FESTIVAL IN THE SUN which includes; </p>
<p>*6 nights Dinner B&B – 5* Resort & Spa, Albufeira, Portugal <br>*Airport transfers, <br>*Folk Festival Passes </p>
<p>The line-up includes Fisherman's Friends, Edward the Second, Show of Hands, Peter Knight's Gigspanner, Edgelarks - Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, Daoirí Farrell, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Merry Hell, Worry Dolls, Gary Stewart presents 'Graceland' and many many more. </p>
<p>Book Now - before it's too late! <br>www.costadelfolk.co.uk or call 01254 445050</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/53087122018-06-22T19:30:00+01:002020-10-14T15:05:17+01:00Show Of Hands - Danube River Cruise<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/6a74b0d819eb483492d5f4251a196030278a2710/original/35193487-469708303487819-6554290256005300224-o.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Join Show of Hands on the Danube</p>
<p>21st - 28th July 2019</p>
<p>Why not join us and enjoy the delights of the Danube as we glide along aboard the 5* AMACerto, part of the luxury, multi award winning fleet of 5* operator AMA Waterways. </p>
<p>What’s more, you’ll be joined on board by one of the UK’s leading acts in British Folk Music, Show of Hands accompanied by the exquisite vocals and harmonies of double bassist Miranda Sykes and supported during the week by the award-winning , powerful acoustic duo Broom Bezzumsand the charismatic Flossie Malavialle </p>
<p> </p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/53085012018-06-21T12:05:50+01:002020-10-14T15:08:14+01:00Abbotsbury 2018 Line Up Confirmed<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/740d42cdc27cfc408ab7c04965cb3f82514ff14f/original/2018-abbotsbury-poster.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />The line up for our 20th annual summer family festival at Abbotsbury has now been finalised, this year we are very pleased to have the following guests:</p>
<p><a contents="Kirsty Merryn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kirstymerryn.com" target="_blank">Kirsty Merryn</a></p>
<p><a contents="Alden, Patterson &amp; Dashwood" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://aldenpattersonanddashwood.com" target="_blank">Alden, Patterson & Dashwood</a></p>
<p>Midnight Skyracer</p>
<p>Police Dog Hogan</p>
<p>And of course, Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes finishing the evening off in style! <br>Tickets available here</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/52033612018-06-01T18:40:00+01:002018-07-12T13:28:32+01:00Show of Hands at Moseley Folk Festival 2018<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.moseleyfolk.co.uk/tickets/festival-tickets/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/2d3fda96574af007fea05f707efb3db149e1d00b/original/screen-shot-2018-04-26-at-13-14-19.png/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_none" alt="" /></a>We are delighted to announce that Show of Hands have been booked to appear at the Moseley Folk Festival on Friday 31st August 2018. When they perform at Moseley you can expect to hear the songs you love, but prepare to fall for the ones you’ve not heard yet </p>
<p>http://www.moseleyfolk.co.uk/tickets/festival-tickets/</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/52033352018-05-24T18:05:00+01:002021-04-18T22:39:27+01:00Show of Hands to appear at FolkEast this summer<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/ad7fcb9ef1af5e9dc40d52acb57c7d242dcfce35/original/soh-autumn-tour-image-square.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_none" alt="" />Show of Hands trio have been booked to appear at FolkEast Festival in Suffolk on the 18th of August 2018. </p>
<p>For day or weekend tickets visit: https://folkeast.co.uk/tickets/</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/52033312018-05-20T18:35:00+01:002018-05-20T18:35:17+01:00Autumn Tour Dates 2018 Announced<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/5f2a1ba3187853eec360422d643b9e1c110572c9/original/joint-venture-autumn-2018-copy.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_none" alt="" />Following the extraordinary reaction to their haunting cathedral tour ‘Sanctuary’, Show of Hands return to the theatre and concert circuit on a quest to reveal a fuller sound for the trio’s bold new album. ‘Joint Venture’ features intriguing collaborations with the likes of Afro Celt Sound System’s Johnny Kalsi, and folk/reggae band Edward the Second. Steve, Miranda and Phil will each play an opening set of three solo spots before being joined by Cormac Byrne, legendary percussionist of Seth Lakeman Band fame. </p>
<p>Tour starts 17th October 2018. Tickets are on sale now!</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/52399582018-05-17T15:57:19+01:002020-10-14T15:13:42+01:00SOH at Sam Wanamaker Theatre Sunday 9th June<p>Following 2 sell out nights at the Cutty Sark, Show of Hands are delighted to be joined once again by Miranda Sykes for a one off acoustic gig at The Sam Wanamaker Theatre in London. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on-2018/show-of-hands and are already selling fast, so do book now!</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/52113792018-05-02T13:55:00+01:002021-02-22T07:48:15+00:00'Where We're Bound' The Set List Album is now available in our store!<p>Where We're Bound is the latest album from Show of Hands. Recorded without extras or overdubs it features songs from Phil and Steves' early years of playing at the Deer Leap folk club, together with songs voted for by fans from the first 5 Show of Hands albums. 'Where We're Bound is only available on the current 2018 Duo tour and via our own web shop.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49839442017-12-19T11:08:55+00:002018-05-08T15:18:20+01:00Show of Hands Duo Tour - 'Where We're Bound' Spring 2018<p>Steve Knightley and Phil Beer: two extraordinary craftsmen with one unique sound. Dovetailing old songs with new, this is an unmissable celebration of the duo’s enduring impact on roots, acoustic and folk music. Show of Hands weave story and melody to create a spellbinding display of consummate musicianship. Multi-award-winning, and with five sell-out Royal Albert Hall shows under their belts, the original duo format makes a rare return to more intimate settings. Steve and Phil’s special guest is compelling musician and fellow Devonian Geoff Lakeman, chieftain of the brilliant Lakeman tribe.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49666142017-12-07T14:32:36+00:002018-08-24T12:59:57+01:00Steve Knightley 2018 Tour Announced<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/f80132fda84432aebc030249319d3b0a975d4188/medium/sk-2018-press-shot-1.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Steve Knightley starts his 2018 tour on 11th January with two preview gigs at The Plough Torrington. In his highly anticipated 2018 solo tour ‘Songs & Stories’ Steve invites his audience on a musical journey, with a setlist peppered with classic gems such as ‘Cousin Jack’, ‘AIG’ and ‘Country Life’ with his inimitable passion and flair. And in a rare glimpse into the personal playlist of a songwriting legend, Knightley also pays tribute to some of his influences along the way, from Dylan to Radiohead.</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49666132017-12-07T14:29:42+00:002018-04-23T12:53:31+01:00Phil Beer 2018 Tour Announced<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/ea9ae059c7d56925131d0a2d6213ce55249d663e/medium/phil-beer-2018-press-shot-1.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /><span class="font_large">In early 2018 Phil sets out to share some of his most-loved songs at carefully selected venues across the UK. With the odd laugh thrown in for good measure, Beer’s flawless musicianship and rich vocals will leave you wide-eyed and wanting more. ‘String Theory’ starts on 2nd February</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49255362017-11-09T09:31:34+00:002020-06-30T05:38:54+01:00Steve Knightley pays tribute to Alan Surtees<p><span class="font_large"><strong>We were all shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Alan Surtees, who was both friend and valued colleague to everyone at Show of Hands. Steve Knightley pays tribute to Alan in an article reproduced by Songlines Magazine: </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>‘Festivals are by nature as varied as the folk that create them. They can be chaotic but joyous, uncompromising and organic, structures yet still remain inclusive. I can think of no other event that more reflect the character of its founder than Shrewsbury Folk Festival and Alan Surtees. </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>I had met Alan at Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival some years earlier but it was only when the event moved to its present home in 2007 that we really connected. The day after our show, he asked me if there was anything the festival could do to improve the overall experience of the performers. Extraordinarily this was the first time in 20 years I had been asked such a question by a director! Hesitantly I suggested, maybe some second hadn’t sofas, rugs and a general space where musicians could hang out, chat, and chill. Alan instantly agreed, cannily realising that the more the performers were enjoying themselves, the more relaxed they were onstage and the better they played. </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>This backstage experience was mirrored by investing in onstage production facilities that are world-class; the crew, the sound and lighting system and big-screen projection are unique to the festival and reflect once again that combination of playfulness and professionalism that Alan embodied. </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>Above all what I will remember most was the sheer joy that the music brought him and his delight when acts that he had championed connected with his crowd. He was always to be found out front or by the side of the stage with the irrepressible twinkle in his eye, giving me the thumbs up or mouthing “you tosser Knightley” if he thought I was being pretentious or pompous!'</em></span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49255342017-11-09T09:16:51+00:002018-02-22T10:34:28+00:00Great day at Abbotsbury, and record amount raised by our raffle!<p><span class="font_large"><strong>We had another wonderful day at Abbotsbury! </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to everyone who came to Abbotsbury this year – we had a great time, with amazing sets by Geoff Lakeman, Alice Jones, India Electric Company, Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow and our own Miranda Sykes. The sun shone, the gardens looked amazing. It was lovely to see Nick and Sarah Oddy back this year, especially in light of the sad news of David Oddy recent death. However they were still generous enough to offer a prize for the raffle once again and so, in memory of David Oddy we raised money this year for a charity he wanted, the Exeter Rotary, who had given him and his wife so much support. We were so pleased to go on to raise a record amount is year, £1850 – thanks to the generosity of Show of Hands fans – thank you so much. We were enjoying ourselves so much we let our timings slip a bit, but the gardens came into their own at this point – as dusk fell, some inspired forward thinking by our lighting engineer Marcus meant that the beautiful gardens behind the stage were lit up in all their glory – what am amazing backdrop to the last few songs of the set! Thanks once again to the incredibly steam working at Abbotsbury for their help and enthusiasm. A great time had by all once again at the beautiful Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens – looking forward to next year already!</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49255332017-11-09T09:15:51+00:002021-08-27T21:47:40+01:00Farewell to David Oddy<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/4f5ec1b2a31e7aef3a3351276f37f5085018e532/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-09-at-09-13-28.png?1510218907" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="David Oddy Luthiers" />It is with great sadness that we have to announce that this weekend we lost a friend, a master craftsman and a man who was an integral part of the Show of Hands story. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and all that knew him. Rest in peace David, your voice lives on in every note that we play. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As many of you know, David & Nick visit Abbotsbury each year to showcase their beautiful hand made instruments and generously donate one every year for our raffle. This year it will be an Octave Mandola. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This year David asked for the money raised to go to Exeter Rotary, so we have taken the unusual step of opening up the raffle to everyone by creating a Just Giving page. Visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/abbotsbury and for every £1 donated we will enter one ticket into the raffle, which will be drawn on the 1st July at Abbotsbury. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Davids’ son Nick Oddy will be at Abbotsbury this year – so do go and say hello, or visit http://www.oddyluthiers.co.uk to find out more information about these beautiful hand made instruments.</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49255292017-11-09T09:06:29+00:002022-01-13T11:24:08+00:00Headlining the Curzon Music Festival – Sunday May 21st<p>Great to be headlining the Curzon Music in Clevedon, North Somerset on Sunday May 21st. The line up is curated by our friend Jon Earl of Songs from the Shed fame. Acts will be performing in the Curzon Cinema’s historic auditorium with more acts appearing in the adjoining Teatro Lounge. </p>
<p>The full line up for the festival is as follows: <br>Saturday 20th May: Gary Stringer Band, Samuel Jack, Worry Dolls, Foreign Affairs, Black Feathers, Kitty McFarlane <br>Sunday 21st May: Show of Hands, Elles Bailey, Low Chimes, Pete Williams, Thunderbridge Bluegrass Band, Rachel Ries </p>
<p>For tickets see www.curzon.org.uk </p>
<p>And for old times sake we thought we would look again at our Songs from the Shed Session of 2015 – enjoy!</p>
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<p><span class="font_large">At the recent Royal Albert Hall gig Steve Knightley took the opportunity to announce a £150,000 crowdfunding appeal to bring an extensive Shrouds of the Somme art installation to the capital. <br>Last year Somerset artist Rob Heard painstakingly hand stitched calico shrouds onto 19240 12 inch figures representing every Allied soldier who died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme – making a powerful artwork that was seen in Exeter and Bristol. Knightley was closely involved in the unique 19240 project, serving on the committee. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now Heard has embarked on making more than 70,000 shrouds to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 in 2018 – commemorating every soldier who died at The Somme with no known grave. It is hoped to display the new work in London for Armistice Day (November 11) next year. See www.shroudsofthesomme.com for more information</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49162322017-11-02T10:27:00+00:002021-04-16T07:31:50+01:00No Secrets Photo Gallery<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/9d3d4388af29204be3c8ac315b2f1e0c7fc1c790/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-46-21.png?1509616148" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/7ad32148355ae1ec78499689da8dc05e2d6d079e/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-45-38.png?1509616148" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/0aca59d5ec904e859f7c01ec8fb5f3d9d6fe43c5/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-44-31.png?1509616147" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/59dab089ab536dcf8c74557efbe304d798989018/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-46-33.png?1509616147" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/7ff0a0ddfeedce2b93b71dd73a648bf3c87606a3/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-46-59.png?1509616146" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/270690cf3a9919d91e6311ae5c4c2bac804c0998/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-47-43.png?1509616146" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49162302017-11-02T09:43:14+00:002017-11-02T09:43:14+00:00Raffle raises record amount raised for charity at the Royal Albert Hall<p><strong>Raffle at Royal Albert Hall raises record amount for MIND and Great Ormond Street <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/1d0ba7912b9b20f9634e00a20bd80c4f07832532/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-42-27.png?1509615740" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p>Show of Hands continued the great tradition of the raffle at ‘Kensington Village Hall’ on Easter Sunday, raising £4,355 – the most ever – for chosen charities MIND and Great Ormond Street Hospital & Children’s Charity. The main prize once again was a beautifully crafted cello mandolin made by Show of Hands’ Devon-based instrument makers Oddy Luthiers, and second prize was a copy of No Secrets. </p>
<p>A dedicated team of ticket sellers gather at every Albert Hall gig, organised by Steve Sheldon who works tirelessly throughout the evening. This year the gang were know as ‘team terracotta due to their vibrant ‘raffle sellers’ t-shirts! </p>
<p>Thanks again to everyone who worked so hard, and to all of you who bought tickets!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/54a430f3c0cf1cf4b3478c833d2aaa1dc907d48a/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-42-37.png?1509615740" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49162292017-11-02T09:34:30+00:002017-11-02T09:34:30+00:00Standing Ovations at the Royal Albert Hall<p><strong>Show of Hands bring down the house with a ‘pull all the stops out’ show marking their 25th anniversary <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/a4f13d884eee15d9fbbad907f7ae6e175f048e0d/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-34-15.png?1509615232" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p>Singer songwriter Steve Knightley and multi instrumental wizard Phil Beer took to the stage of the iconic Royal Albert Hall for the fifth time with a memorable two and a half hour gig which prompted two standing ovations. </p>
<p>A dramatic opening saw the performance of Knightley’s spellbinding song Widecombe Fair, with Beer appearing high in the organ loft playing an eerie fiddle. </p>
<p>They were soon joined by the Devon’s 30-strong Lost Sound Chorus for the moving The Old Lych Way.The choir returned throughout the evening to swell the sound on some of the band’s best known songs and numbers from most recent albums Centenary and The Long Way Home. </p>
<p>Also taking to the ‘Kensington Village Hall’ stage were top mandolin player <strong>Rex Preston</strong>, 2014 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’ winners <strong>Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin</strong> and Canada’s hugely entertaining <strong>Matt Gordon & Leonard Podolak</strong>, whose fiddle and banjo music were punctuated by outbreaks of clog dancing and “hamboning” (traditional African American body percussion. </p>
<p>Long-time collaborator, composer and keyboards player <strong>Matt Clifford</strong>, added to the sound as did <strong>Chris Hoban</strong>, who has penned some of Show of Hands’ more recent songs including the epic Katrina (also performed on the night). </p>
<p>Towards the end of the first set, there was a surprise appearance by renowned Downton Abbey actor <strong>Jim Carter</strong> who read Siegfried Sassoon’s To Victory in his inimitable way before a performance of the WW1 song Hanging on the Old Barbed Wire while Alice Jones was a solo Morris dancer in ‘Twas on One’s April Morning’. </p>
<p>Show of Hands ‘anthems’ Country Life, Roots, and banker-baiting Arrogance Ignorance and Greed were all on the set list as well as the traditional favourite The Blue Cockade. Their trademark Cousin Jack, about emigrating Cornish miners, was the rousing finale before they stepped back on stage for Knightley’s “hard to believe it’s not traditional” number The Galway Farmer and a rousing Santiago with the whole company on stage.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49162282017-11-02T09:24:05+00:002017-11-02T09:24:05+00:00‘No Secrets’ – single to be released on 21st April<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6IkHjIvTUsg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<p>New Show of Hands single ‘No Secrets’. The single celebrates the release of the book (also called No Secrets) and 25 years of Show of Hands. </p>
<p>‘No Secrets’ will be released on Friday 21st April. This follows another sold out show at the Royal Albert Hall on Easter Sunday 2017. </p>
<p>Steve Knightley says ‘My piece of advice for a friend when he got married, but it also came to mind as the ethos of our business and became the backdrop to the book’.</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49162262017-11-02T09:16:17+00:002020-10-14T15:18:27+01:00Matt Gordon & Leonard Podolak – UK Dates<p><span class="font_large">We are pleased to announce that Matt Gordon and Leonard Podolak will be playing a few dates after their <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/4714375f5f6fc903597b5d71a41dbc2eb8c5e6b3/medium/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-12-10.png?1509614036" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />appearance with us at The Royal Albert Hall. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Matt & Leonard are described by Steve Knightley as “An irresistible brew of all-singing and all-dancing Appalachian mountain music played by two genuine flatfooting, fiddle and banjo virtuosos” </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">They will be playing: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Mon 17th April – West Kirby Arts Centre – Box Office: 07950 041498 www.westkirbyartscentre.org.uk <br>Thu 20th April – Exeter Phoenix – Box Office: 01392 667080 www.exeterphoenix.org.uk <br>Fri 21th April – Anteros Foundation – Box Office: 01603 766129 www.anterosfoundation.com <br>Sun 23rd April – Twickfolk – Box Office: www.wegottickets.com/twickfolk</span></p>
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<p>Pre-orders are still available from <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/264588/e0e43fa92d1784752449ce8ad7e294581175a12e/original/screen-shot-2017-11-02-at-09-06-07.png?1509613551" class="size_l justify_center border_" />www.thefloodgallery.com</p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49056302017-10-25T10:11:05+01:002020-10-14T15:20:52+01:00Additional seating opened up for Royal Albert Hall gig<p><span class="font_large">Hi – we’re pleased to announce that additional seating in the arena and circle areas are now opened up at the Royal Albert Hall for Sunday 16th December. Please visit www.royalalberthall.com for tickets</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49056292017-10-25T10:09:34+01:002020-10-14T15:22:11+01:00Guests announced for Abbotsbury Festival 2017<p><span class="font_large">Hi – we are pleased to confirm the following guests for Abbotsbury Festival on 1st July 2017: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">India Electric Company <br>Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow <br>Geoff Lakeman <br>Alice Jones </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And of course, Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes finishing the evening off in style! <br>Tickets available here</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/49056282017-10-25T10:04:23+01:002017-10-25T10:04:23+01:00Show of Hands Albert Hall Preview at Bristol St Georges<p><span class="font_large">Show of Hands and special guests will be at St Georges, Bristol for a special Albert Hall Preview gig on 13th April at 7.30pm. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This will be a full run through of the Albert Hall evening, including Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin, Miranda Sykes, Rex Preston, Chris Hoban, The Lost Sound Chorus, Matt Gordon & Leonard Podolak and Matt Clifford. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For tickets see http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk or call 0845 40 24 001.</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/48980582017-10-19T11:56:22+01:002020-10-14T15:21:10+01:00Steve takes the ‘Wake The Union’ Band to Costa Del Folk Ibiza<p><span class="font_large">Steve will be appearing at Costa Del Folk Ibiza this April with the ever popular ‘Wake the Union’ Band, including Matt Gordon & Leonard Podolak, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin and Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Steve and all three duos will also be performing solo slots during the course of the week. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For more information on Costa Del Folk, and to book your tickets visit http://www.costadelfolk.co.uk/buy-tickets/</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/48980452017-10-19T11:08:46+01:002018-07-10T11:01:12+01:00‘All Hands on Deck’ – Luxury River Danube Concert Cruise<p><span class="font_large"><strong>‘ALL HANDS ON DECK’ DANUBE RIVER CRUISE 1st to 10th July 2017 </strong><br>Following the sell out success of our first river cruise in May 2016 the lovely people at Enoy Travel have joined forces with the luxury 5* operator AMA Waterways who, with their award-winning fleet, critically acclaimed dining and unique tour options, promise you the trip of a lifetime. From Budapest, journey to Bratislava, Vienna, Passau and the 2,000-year-old town of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, visit magnificent cathedrals and Baroque abbeys, sample Viennas’ sinfully rich sachertorte cake, experience the breathtaking scenery of the Wachau Valley winemaking region, and traverse Europes’ Continental Divide. And for evening entertainment you will be joined by Show of Hands and powerful acoustic duo Broom Bezzums in the evenings.</span></p>
<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="515" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T0yOjQkL8mY" width="760"></iframe></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/48980402017-10-19T11:00:28+01:002020-10-14T15:23:43+01:00At the Albert Hall for the Fifth Big Gig!<p><span class="font_large">Show of Hands mark their 25th year with a return to the Royal Albert hall on Easter Sunday (April 16th) with the following special guests </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Miranda Sykes – the most special of guests and who could think of an Albert Hall appearance without her! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Rex Preston – virtuoso mandolin player </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin – winners of Best Duo at the Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Matt Gordon & Leonard Podolak – old time traditional fiddle and banjo music – hugely popular at the last Albert Hall gig </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Lost Sound Chorus – appeared with Show of Hands at Exeter Cathedral last year </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Matt Clifford – famously worked with the Rolling Stones, and has been with us for every Albert Hall gig </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Chris Hoban – talented author of some of Show of Hands most successful songs </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Big Gig starts at 7.30pm and will of course feature a raffle in aid of MIND and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Tickets are still available from www.royalalberthall.com but are selling fast – hope to see you there!</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/48980392017-10-19T10:57:38+01:002020-10-14T15:24:37+01:00Live on Simon Mayo Drivetime/Folk Awards<p><span class="font_large">Simon Mayo will be broadcasting on his Drivetime show from The Royal Albert Hall for the BBC R2 Folk Awards on Wed 27 Apr with live music from Show of Hands, and others including <strong>The Young’uns, Sam Lee</strong> and <strong>The Unthanks</strong>.</span></p>Show of Handstag:showofhands.co.uk,2005:Post/48980292017-10-19T10:25:15+01:002017-10-19T10:25:15+01:00Walk With Me – The Big Autumn Tour!<p>Tour dates are now up for ‘Walk With Me – the Big Autumn Tour’ with special guest Megan Henwood. Reunited with the exceptionally talented Miranda Sykes once more, big sounds, uncompromising songs and stunning production make for a evening to remember. See ‘Live’ for tour dates! </p>
<p>“An irresistible, anthemic, rousing live show” Mark Radcliffe </p>
<p>“Multi instrumental virtuosity and stunning harmonies” Simon Mayo </p>
<p>“Classy multi instrumental and vocal work” The Guardian </p>
<p>“Always surprise and delight their audiences” R2 Magazine </p>
<p>“One of the leading forces in British folk” Acoustic Magazine”</p>Show of Hands