Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band
Steve Knightley is set to embark on an exciting new chapter, unveiling his four-piece band for an autumn 2025 tour!
Embarking on this exciting new chapter, he has chosen to join forces with three incredible musicians—guitar virtuoso David Delarre*, master percussionist Evan Carson**, and double bass maestro John Parker***. With the backing of Midnight Mango Agency, this powerhouse ensemble promises a rich, dynamic live experience, breathing new life into Steve’s critically acclaimed Winter Yards* album. Reviewed here by us last October https://spiralearth.co.uk/the-winter-yards-steve-knightley/ ,
*David Delarre: A virtuoso guitarist known for his breath taking technique and versatility. David’s intricate guitar work has been hailed for its ability to traverse folk, classical, and contemporary styles with ease ,bringing both power and delicacy to Steve’s songs.
**Evan Carson: An extraordinary multi-percussionist whose rhythms have graced stages worldwide. Known for his dynamic and inventive technique ,Evan brings an exciting energy and texture to the band, blending traditional and modern percussion in a way that creates a driving pulse at the heart of the music.
***John Parker: A true master of the double bass, John is famed for his unique blend of jazz, classical, and folk influences. His extraordinary command of the instrument delivers deep, resonant tones that anchor the band’s sound, while his improvisational skills add an element of spontaneity and excitement to every performance.
Together, these four musicians will bring the intricate sounds and rich textures of Steve Knightley’s five-star reviewed album, Winter Yards, to life in a powerful and immersive live setting and is your chance to witness yet another milestone in the career of the former Show of Hands frontman.
Clearly, Steve Knightley continues to push boundaries and evolve as one of folk music’s most revered figures, but don’t take our word for it, catch him at one of the live dates coming up later in the year:
Here’s a sneak peak:
Steve says:
“After the success of my Winter Yards solo tour, I’m excited to launch a brand-new four-piece band for autumn 2025! I’ll be hitting the road with guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass expert John Parker. Together, we’re creating a high-energy, immersive version of Winter Yards that I can’t wait to share with you. This new lineup takes the music to another level, and I’m proud to be pushing the boundaries of the folk scene once again. Tickets are on sale now, hope to see you there!”
Live Dates as follows:
Thu 16 Oct – Bridport Arts Centre
Fri 17 Oct – Liskeard Carnglaze Caverns
Sat 18 Oct – Street Strode Theatre
Sun 19 Oct – Bristol Beacon
Thu 23 Oct – Bury St Edmunds The Apex
Fri 24 Oct – Chipping Norton The Theatre
Sat 25 Oct – Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Abbey
Wed 29 Oct – Swannington Elm Farm Music
Thu 30 Oct – Sale Waterside Arts
Fri 31 Oct – Poole Lighthouse
Sat 1 Nov – Basingstoke Anvil Arts
Wed 5 Nov – Cardiff The Gate
Thu 6 Nov – Cambridge Junction
Fri 7 Nov – Hailsham Pavilion
Sat 8 Nov – Cranbrook Queen’s Hall Theatre,
Wed 12 Nov – Coventry HMV Empire
Thu 13 Nov – Kendal Brewery Arts
Fri 14 Nov – Settle Victoria Hall-
Sat 15 Nov – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Sun 16 Nov – Leeds Heritage Theatres
Wed 3 Dec – Milton Keynes The Stables
Thu 4 Dec – Shoreham-by-Sea Ropetackle Arts Centre
Fri 5 Dec – Twickenham The Exchange
Sat 6 Dec – Exeter Corn Exchange
For further information please visit: http://www.steveknightley.co
