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Jan 20 2021

Our Passage to India

Film Stream Sunday 31st January 7.30pm 

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…

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Dec 15 2020

The Dartmoor Midwinter Sessions

Celebrate the Solstice with Seasonal Songs and Carols from a candle-lit medieval barn overlooking the Moors. 

With Geoff Lakeman, Rob Murch, Miranda Sykes, Chris Hoban, Jim Causley, Paul Downes,
Odette Michell, James Studholme and Seth Lakeman. 

Live chat with Steve…

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Dec 7 2020

The Reunion Lockdown Concert DVD

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. 

A small, restricted audience were present as the band filmed…

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Nov 16 2020

Autumn Concert Film Stream

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…

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Nov 1 2020

New Live Double Album - Now We Are Four Live - Pre-order Now Available

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…

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Oct 8 2020

Sezincote Secret Garden Concert Part 2


 Streaming for one night only on Sunday 11th October at 7.30pm 

Show of Hands with Johnny Kalsi.

Filmed at the stunning Sezincote House & Gardens

Free to view on YouTube or Show of Hands Facebook page 

Donation via PayPal

Sep 18 2020

Rhone & Saone River Cruise 2 - 9 September 2021

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.

For…

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Sep 17 2020

Musical Retreat Weekend 20 & 21 April 2021

 

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. 

The programme will include workshops…

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Jun 25 2020

Bristol Slaver 2020 - Released 3rd July

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. 

The new version, produced…

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Apr 3 2020

Steve Knightley Songbooks now available as digital downloads

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

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Feb 8 2020

Tour Merch available while stocks last!!

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.

Jan 17 2020

Show of Hands Tour Dates May 2020

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:

Songs of the People - Music from the English Radical Tradition features Steve…

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Jan 9 2020

Phil Beer Tour 2020

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…

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Jan 9 2020

Steve Knightley Tour 2020

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 

https://www.showofhands.co.uk/steve-knightley-tour-dates

See you out there somewhere!

Oct 3 2019

Doves for Peace - Auction 17th October

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.

'Doves for Peace' was established in 1999 by…

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Jun 27 2019

Oddy Luthiers - Suppliers to Show of Hands

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…

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May 21 2019

Abbotsbury Festival - a lovely afternoon in the heart of Dorset 6th July 2019

So what is Abbotsbury Festival?

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…

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Feb 14 2019

Cormac Byrne and Adam Summerhayes join us for selected dates on the Duo Tour

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:

Monday 6th May: Cutty Sark Greenwich

Friday…

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Jan 24 2019

Abbotsbury Line Up Announced

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 here

Gardens open from…

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Nov 16 2018

Review of RNCM - Nicholas John

Live at The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester 
7th  November 2018 

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…

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Nov 2 2018

What they're saying about the Autumn Tour!

“Fabulous performance - they get better and better” 

“Cormac is fantastic, and adds a extra dimension” 

“One of best performances I’ve seen by you guys and I’ve seen a lot!” 

“Cormac really added a new dimension particularly…

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Sep 24 2018

Cancellation of Scottish Gigs on Autumn Tour

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…

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Aug 29 2018

Phil Beer Band gigs in September

The Phil Beer Band will be out and about in Devon in September, you can see them at:

The Plough, Torrington on 21st September 

Lee Moor Public Hall, Plymouth on 22nd September (informal)

Exeter Corn Exchange on…

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Jul 19 2018

The Show of Hands Trio looks a little different this autumn… 

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…

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