Battlefield Dance Floor is the 18th studio album and was co-produced by Mark Tucker and Steve Knightley. It features 13 tracks which include 8 new songs (and a co-write) from Knightley as well as four reinterpretations of songs from Leonard Cohen, Kirsty Merryn, Richard Shindell and Adrian Mannering.

“There are highlights aplenty in these thirteen tracks… This is a brilliant album and you’ll buy it – you know you will.” - RnR ★★★★★

Set list CD from the Spring Duo Tour 2018 featuring songs from the early years and albums of Show of Hands

A unique memorial concert in Exeter Cathedral, exactly 100 years after the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Poetry read by Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton. Also featuring Chris Hoban and The Lost Sound Chorus.

1 All at Sea - Steve Knightley 2 Undertow - Steve Knightley 3 Ratcliffe Highway - Trad. Arr. Steve Knightley 4 The Boys of Summer - Don Henley / Michael Campbell - Wild Gator Music 5 You’re Mine - Steve Knightley 6 Tall Ship Story - Steve Knightley 7 Drake - Steve Knightley 8 Breme (Fell at Hastings) - Steve Knightley 9 The Dive - Steve Knightley 10 The Downeaster Alexa - Billy Joel - Universal Music 11 The Preacher - Steve Knightley 12 The Bristol Slaver - Steve Knightley 13 Captains - Steve Knightley 14 The Rocks - Steve Knightley 15 Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Reading / Steve Cropper - Irving Music 16 The Napoli - Steve Knightley 17 Tall Ships - Steve Knightley 18 Roots - Steve Knightley

Track List: 1. Breme Fell At Hastings (Steve Knightley) 2. Hallows Eve (Chris Hoban) 3. Hambledon Fair (Trad Arr. Knightley) Tune – Portsdown Hill (Knightley) 4. The Long Way Home (Knightley) 5. Keep Hauling (Andrew Cadie) 6. ‘Twas On One April’s Morning (Trad Arr. Knightley/Phil Beer) Tune – Isca Rose (Knightley) 7. Sweet Bella (Knightley) 8. The Old Lych Way (Hoban) 9. Walk With me (When The Sun Goes Down) (Knightley) 10. Virginia (Trad Arr. Knightley/Beer) 11. John Harrisons’ Hands (Dick McGaughan/Brian McNeil) 12. Mesopotamia (Knightley)

With Guest Musicians: Miranda Sykes, Jackie Oates, Phillip Henry, Hannah Martin, Chris Hoban, Michael Wood, Ange Hardy, Jack Knightley, Bridge Inn Shandymen (Paul Downes, Chris Hoban, John Redmond, Mick Ryan and Mark Tucker), Mark Tucker Artwork by Stylorouge Photography by Rob O Connor

Music by Show of Hands. Poetry read by Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton.

In 2014 Steve decided to spend some time away from the usual concert and theatre circuit and present a one man show in village halls throughout the length and breadth of England. Off the Beaten Track is the set list for the opening months of that tour, recorded in one take without edits or overdubs.

1. Widecombe Fair
2. Cruel River
3. Hook of Love
4. Red Diesel
5. She’s Gone
6. Broomfield Hill
7. Ghosts
8. Raining Again
9. Transported
10. ‘Twas on One April’s Morning
11. Come By
12. Yeovil Town
13. Try / Boots of Spanish Leather
14. Reynardine
15. Longdog
16. Country Life

Released in 2012, this album beautifully balances the English and North American influences which lie at the heart of Show of Hands music. Born out of the band’s love of the acoustic and roots music of both countries, the CD is a journey through the heart of two landscapes united by a common tongue and musical heritage. A touch of Folk, a hint of Blues and a tiny pinch of Country are all here. Martin Simpson, Seth Lakeman, BJ Cole, Andy Cutting, Paul Sartin, Cormac Byrne, Leonard Podolak, Paul Downes, Phil Henry, Hannah Martin, Rex Preston and Jenna have all been enlisted to help us kick-start the old Ford Mustang down the A303 on its journey West! As ever, Miranda adds her wonderful double bass and vocals.

Track Listing: 1. Haunt You (Knightley/Lakeman) 2. CompanyTown (Knightley) 3. Now You Know (Knightley) 4. Katrina (Hoban) 5. Cruel River (Knightley) 6. Aunt Maria (Knightley / Cecil Sharpe Project) 7. Coming Home (Knightley) 8. Reunion Hill (Shindell) 9. No Mans Land (Knightley) 10. Seven Curses (Dylan) 11. Home To A Million Thoughts (Knightley) 12. Who Gets To Feel Good (Knightley) 13. Stop Copying Me (Knightley) 14. King of The World (Knightley) 15. Thanks (Knightley/Gilbert)

In Summer 2011 the ‘Longdogs’ were asked to select twenty songs they would most like to hear performed and re-recorded. A temporary recording studio was set up in deepest Suffolk at the house of our good friends Richard & Lin Patterson, and Steve and Phil took on the task of capturing eighteen of the songs in just two days with the help of engineer and producer Mark Tucker. A ‘house concert’ on the second night was recorded and there are three live songs from this session on the second CD. The songs are recorded simply with no extras, effects or overdubs.

Track Listing CD1 1. Cold Frontier (Knightley) 2. The Bristol Slaver (Knightley) 3. High Germany (Trad. Arr. Knightley/Beer) 4. Captains (Knightley) 5. The Oak (Knightley) 6. Armadas (Knightley) 7. Cold Heart of England (Knightley) 8. The Preacher (Knightley) 9. The Warlike Lads of Russia (Trad. Arr. Nic Jones)

Track Listing CD2 1. Crazy Boy (Knightley) 2. Cut-throats, Crooks and Con-Men- Live (Knightley) 3. Don’t It Feel Good (Knightley) 4. Man Of War – Live (Knightley) 5. Roaring Water Bay (John Richards) 6. Sit You Down (Knightley) 7. Unlock Me – Live (Knightley) 8. The Man In Green (Knightley) 9. You’re Mine (Knightley)

A decade after the first ‘Covers’ album was released, the band recorded a second CD of cover versions of the songs that have occasionally featured in live shows. It was recorded in three sessions in October and intentionally stays very close to the ‘live-trio’ sound with minimal overdubs and production changes. Recorded in 2010

Track Listing 1. You Stay Here – Richard Shindell 2. Youngstown – Bruce Springsteen 3. Dakota – Kelly Jones 4. Boys of Sumer – Don Henley 5. The Devils Right Hand – Steve Earle 6. Tunnel of Love – Mark Knopfler 7. Secret World – Peter Gabriel 8. 2-4-6-8 Motorway – Tom Robinson 9. King Of El Paso – Box Scaggs 10. Cocaine Blues – Rev. Gary Davis 11. First And Last – Ros Carrock 12. No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley 13. AIG 2 – Steve Knightley

Steve Knightley takes the unusual step of revisiting – and re-recording – his first solo album a decade after its original release to offer a less produced, more mature perspective on songs of personal turmoil and political tumult. There’s a reason why Knightley has been called, ”one of England’s greatest singer-songwriters” and you’ll find evidence enough of his obvious abilities in these nakedly honest songs of hurt and hope.

Originally released over a decade ago, Steve Knightley has re-traced this album, giving it a stripped back, more acoustic feel than its original “radio friendly” release.

1. Running Away
2. You’re Mine
3. Rush of Blood
4. Castaway
5. Track of Words
6. Faith in you
7. Cold Heart of England
8. Look at Me
9. Face in the Frame
10. It wasn’t You
11. Caught in the Rain
12. Pain Away
13. Broken Bonus Track – Rock You to Sleep

Steve Knightley stripped bare. One of the best songwriters of his generation with minimal backing, just the driving rhythm of strummed cuatro or tenor guitar. 1. Raining Again 3:14 2. Poppy Day 3:51 3. All Quiet On The Western Front 3:53 4. Tall Ship Story 4:19 5. She’s Gone 3:21 6. Cruel River 4:38 7. The Rocks 3:19 8. Tout Va Bien? 3:35 9. Transported 4:29 10. Caragana Wind 3:48 11. Crooked Man ’07 4:27 12. Romeo and Juliet 6:11

Released in 2006, and mixed by Simon Emmerson of the Afro Celts. Also features guest appearances by Seth Lakeman, Tom Robinson, and of course Miranda Sykes.

Track Listing: 1. Witness (Knightley) 2. Roots (Knightley) 3. The Dive (Knightley) 4. The Falmouth Packet (Phil Beer)/ Haul Away Joe (Trad arr. Knightley/Beer) 5. Undertow (Knightley) 6. If I needed someone (Harrison) 7. Innocents Song (poem by Charles Causley, music by Johnny Coppen) / Gwithian (Phil Beer) 8. Union Street (Last Post) (Knightley/Clifford) 9. The Bet (Knightley) 10. Ink Devil (Knightley) 11. Scratch (Knightley) 12. All I’d Ever Lost (Knightley)

The Show Of Hands tour in Autumn 2004 featured special guest Miranda Sykes on double bass & vocals. This double CD was originally intended as a souvenir recording solely for the fans attending the concerts but has been so well received that it has now become an important part of the Show of Hands catalogue.

1. Old Riley
2. All My Loves Laughter
3. Glouchester Hornpipe/Off To California
4. Fire In The Hole
5. Alex Pattersons Return
6. The Holy Brook
7. Varso Vianna
8. Our Lady The Wall
9. Lizzie's Set
10. Telling Me Lies
11. Acadian Driftwood
12. Mampy Moose/Brilliant Pebbles/Philip Brunels
13. Vive L'amour/Masters Of This Hall
14. Limbo
15. Abroad For Pleasure
16. Flowers Of The Forest/When This Bloody War Is Over

Show Of Hands are England’s most successful acoustic roots duo – Steve Knightley and Phil Beer. Their widespread appeal is based on the combined power of Steve’s original songs, the quality of their vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity. Their performances feature guitars, mandocello, fiddle, cuatro, viola and concertina. In 2003 they were nominated as both ‘Best Group’ and ‘Best Live Act’ at the Radio 2 Folk Awards. “Country Life” is their most ambitious and exciting project to date. The keenly awaited new studio album of 13 original songs includes a bonus ‘enhanced CD’ featuring the promotional video for the title track and footage of Show of Hands live at the Royal Albert Hall. This in a smartly packaged, eight-fold digipack with a 12 page illustrated lyric booklet.

Disc: 1 1. Country Life (Knightley) 2. Hard Shoulder (Knightley) 3. Suntrap (Knightley) 4. Smile She Said (Knightley) 5. Reynardine (Knightley, lyrics trad) 6. Seven Days (Knightley, Witts) 7. Tommy (Phelps) 8. Be Lucky (Knightley) 9. Drake (Knightley) 10. I Promise You (Knightley) 11. Adieu, Sweet Lovely Nancy (Knightley) 12. Red Diesel (Knightley) 13. Don’t Be a Stranger (Knightley)

Disc: 2 1. Country Life – The Promo CD

Produced in 2003, The Path is an instrumental journey around the West Country coastline. 2003 marked the Silver Jubilee of the South West Coast Path and as part of the celebrations Show of Hands recorded their first ever instrumental album – a series of musical portraits of key locations around our beautiful coastline.

Track Listing: 1. Foreland Point (Knightley) 2. Braunton Burrows (Downes) 3. Buck’s Mills (Clifford) 4. Port Isaac (Knightley) 5. Carbis Bay (Beer) 6. Lands’ End (Knightley) 7. Lamorna Cave (Downes) 8. Pendennis Castle (Beer) 9. Charlestown (Clifford) 10. Rame Head (Knightley) 11. Hallsands (Clifford) 12. Paignton (Knightley) 13. The Exe Estuary (Knightley) 14. Lyme Regis (Beer) 15. Golden Cap (Knightley/Beer) 16. The Foreland – Reprise (Knightley)