Widely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to play to sold-out venues across the UK and Europe.
For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood.
And with the February 2020 release of the all-acoustic CD, “UNCOVERED”, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.
The Acoustic Band for 2022 will find Steve supported by long-standing violinist/guitarist Barry Wickens, and Oli Heyhurst on double bass, with Dave Delarre on lead acoustic guitar.
Steve has been playing Live shows around the world for over 45 years and the thrill of another night in another place to another audience has not dimmed at all.
“We have real adventures on tour, “says Steve. “I’ve seen the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun and dozens of wonderful galleries, museums and great cities, all on my down-time. I have a great life as a Wandering Minstrel!”
“UNCOVERED” includes a re-recording of Steve’s popular song “Love, Compared With You” with a newly composed third verse, plus eleven other songs he’s always wanted to perform. The album features Barry Wickens on viola and acoustic guitar, Oli Hayhurst on double bass, Tom Hooper on percussion and the Roots Music Legend, Martin Simpson, on guitar. Steve also sings a duet with the amazing Scottish singer, Eddi Reader.
The acoustic sets for 2022 will include songs from the new CD, plus a selection from the vast and eclectic Harley Songbook. Mr Soft, Judy Teen, Sebastian and the legendary Make Me Smile will all be re-produced in the unique acoustic style.
Close-Up Culture stated: “It was an intimate night in the presence of a great musician. An individual whose passion for live performance and perfection (it shows in his face) remains undiminished.”.
Rod Stewart, who covered Steve’s song “A Friend For Life”, describes him as “One of the finest lyricists Britain has produced.”
MOJO said simply, “Harley creates rock songs that are proud, lyrical and full of yearning.” Steve has also been described as “A consummate performer at the top of his game,” and this show will bear that out.
Steve received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Acoustic Music from the Acoustic Festival of Britain in 2018.
Tickets for the following STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC BAND – Spring / Summer 2022 UK Tour Dates are available from:
Saturday 7 May NOTTINGHAM – Albert Hall Great Hall
Thursday 12 May REDDITCH – Palace Theatre
Friday 13 May LINCOLN – New Theatre Royal
Saturday 14May LEEDS – City Varieties
Sunday 15 May MANCHESTER / SALFORD – The Lowry
Friday 20 May HUDDERSFIELD – Lawrence Batley Theatre
Saturday 21 May BANGOR – Pontio
Sunday 22 May LLANDRINDOD – Wells Pavilion Mid-Wales
Saturday 28 May CORBY – The Core @ Corby Cube
Sunday 29 May NORTHWICH – Memorial Hall
Wednesday 8 June BRISTOL – St George’s Church
Thursday 9 June PORTSMOUTH – New Theatre Royal
Friday 10 June TELFORD – Oakengates Theatre
Saturday 11 June STAMFORD – Corn Exchange
Thursday 16 June GLENROTHES – Rothes Hall
Friday 8 July SWINDON – Wyvern Theatre
Ticket available from – https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Steve-Harley-Acoustic-Band.htm
