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March 21st 2008

Masterclass with Peter Knight


September 13th and 14th 2008

Follow this link for details


January 12th 2007

Spanfest 2007

Kentwell Hall, Suffolk

July 27th & 28th 2007

Steeleye Span's two day festival of music.

Details to follow.



November 20th 2006 Just off to rehearsals for the Steeleye Span tour. This tour will round off one of the busiest years I have had for a long time. The tour dates are on the Gigdates page. See you on tour.



August 12th 2006 Just a quick note to say that I have now posted the Steeleye Autumn tour dates on the Gigdates page.


July 26th 2006 Hi all. All's well on the music front. Steeleye have been rehearsing songs for a new studio album to be released in time for the Winter tour later this year, November/December. Some dates are already confirmed but I tend to wait for Park records to give me the dates for the complete tour before posting them on the gigdates page. 'Gigspanner' will be playing at the 'Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival' on Hastings beach on September 23rd.

I have a few days to work on some new material and then it's into a few festivals with Steeleye and 'Feast Of Fiddles' and then into the studio during August to record the new Steeleye Album. I will be recording a new solo CD before not too long.


April 21st 2006 Just a short note to say thanks to all visitors to this site. Your regular interest and support is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

The feast of Fiddles tour was a huge success as usual, and this year we are playing a few festivals. I have put the dates up on the
gigdates page. It's such a great band of musicians and a huge thanks to our wonderful leader Hugh Crabtree who never ceases to amaze us.

It's the Steeleye tour in a few days so no doubt I will see some of you then. In the meantime, I hope that all is well with you and thanks again for your interest. All the best for now, Peter.


February 3rd 2006 The dates for Steeleye Span's spring tour are now posted on the gigdates page. hopefully I will be posting some details of some of'Tanna's US gigs later today.


November 12th 2005 Looks like 2006 will be a busy year. I have updated the Gigdates page with all gigs and tours that are confirmed so far. Details will follow. Well done to all new and regular visitors for your interest and contribution to the guest book. I thought everyone showed a lot of restraint during the short period of abuse.

My latest solo CD 'Too Late For Shadows' is receiving some air play, and as 'Gigspanner' plays a few tunes from that CD, I am talking with one radio station about recording a live session for them. I'll let you know when to tune in.

More later..................



August 28th 2005 Steeleye Span will be touring the UK next year from the end of April to the end of May 2006. There will be another tour later in 2006.

I have posted some more guest book entries for your interest.



March 9th 2005 I am pleased to announce that I have finished my latest CD and it will be available in about two weeks time. It is currently being pressed. If you wish to place an early order, the CD will be dispatched to you on the release date, which I anticipate will be March 21st.

For more information click
here.

To purchase online go to the
Sales page.



November 11th 2004 The new Steeleye studio album 'Winter' is on Park's website if you would like to check out the details. Rehearsals for the Nov/Dec tour begin shortly. Got my first speeding ticket a couple of weeks ago so I'm now a criminal. Found myself looking at this site:

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/index.htm

Interesting reading is:
http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/fight.htm



October 2nd 2004 Couple more dates posted for the Nov/Dec UK tour. The new Steeleye album is sounding great. Even Santa popped in to do some backing vocals. Played viola yesterday for the first time in a while. What a great sound.



September 18th 2004 Steeleye recording going very well. Back for local gig. Couple more dates posted for the Nov/Dec UK tour.


September 2004 Steeleye Span will be in the studio this month recording a new album of songs relating to Christmas.

The title of the album is 'WINTER'.


August 12th 2004 I have updated the Gigdates page with some Steeleye UK Autumn tour dates. These are currently on sale.

More to follow.


May 23rd 2004 Sadly, the tour of the USA that Steeleye provisionally scheduled for later this year will not be happening, and neither will the Tanna tour of Austria in July. Sorry to anyone who has been looking forward to them.

I include myself in that.


January 22nd 2004 Due to the forthcoming world tour and associated commitments, I have taken the decision to close down the question and answer facility. I will review the situation at some future date. The guest book will remain open, although the entries may not be posted with any frequency. Thank you for your understanding.


December 22nd 2003 is planning a tour of Austria sometime in July 2004. I will post the dates as soon as they are confirmed.

*I have Scheduled a chat for tomorrow night at 10pm ish. Hope you can make it *


December 21st 2003 I'm pleased to say that I will be on the 'Feast Of Fiddles' tour. It might only be the first four gigs but that depends on when Steeleye flies out to Australia. Good news indeed. Love this tour. I'll post the dates up later today.


December 15th 2003 I have managed to obtain a few Steeleye UK tour dates and have posted them on the gigdates page.


December 14th 2003 The new Steeleye Span studio album is recorded and will be mixed over the next couple of weeks.


October 10th 2003

'A Tithe To Hell part 2'

This painting by Pamela Burne-Jones is now in the showcase.


July 22nd 2003

Front cover of book


'A Gathering Of Folk' by Mark Leightley.

This wonderful collection of photographs is well worth having. Click HERE for more information on Iconic's web site. Then click the link under the title:

Helping young cancer sufferers



Rocognise the hands?



July 22nd 2003 Steeleye will be meeting up for rehearsals in September and October to work on material for a new studio album to be released next year.

Let's hope that 'Staring Robin' is watching over us.



April 13th 2003 Steeleye will be touring in 2004. Two UK tours, America and Australia and some summer festivals. I will keep you informed of any confirmed dates. We will be recording an album of new material and Ken Nicol will be joining us again.

I am currently working on a solo album that will be released later in the year. If time allows I will revive the recording diary and put up a few sound clips.

I was told a few days ago that there is a boxed set of the 'Hollies' to be released and that it includes the song 'Let Her Go Down'. Looking forward to hearing it.



November 20th 2002 Here is the art work for the latest CD 'Present' Click the images to enlarge. (Track list below. Nov 18th.)

Front Front view thumbnail of 'Present' CD 2002

Rear Rear view thumbnail of 'Present' CD 2002


November 19th 2002 The Benefit gig for Dave Swarbrick at the Brook Theatre Chatham was a huge success. So good to see and hear him. He is playing beautifully. I did take a few pics and will post them up when I get the chance, but in the meantime here is a link to some pictures taken by Martin Smith.


November 18th 2002

The Track list for the New Steeleye album.

CD 1.
Sir James The Rose * Hard Times Of Old England * Cam ye O'er Frae France
Thomas The Rhymer * Like Wake Dirge * Black Jack Davey * Two Magicians
Blackleg Miner * All Around My Hat

CD 2.
When I Was On Horseback * John Barleycorn * Long Lankin * Misty Moisty Morning
Let Her Go Down * Gaudete * The Weaver And The Factory Maid
Drink Down The Moon * King Henry


November 17th 2002  Decided to have a 'Latest News' page.