https://www.peterknight.net Peter Knight Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:44:00 +0100 en hourly 1 https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines-tour-update Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:44:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines-tour-update In view of the article that appeared in Sunday's Observer, we have been receiving numerous messages asking about the scheduled Saltlines Tour Dates. Here are statements from Raynor Winn's legal team and The Gigspanner Big Band... | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines-tour-update https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-album-launch-tour-trailer Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:22:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-album-launch-tour-trailer | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-album-launch-tour-trailer https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/pre-order-new-gigspanner-big-band-album Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:04:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/pre-order-new-gigspanner-big-band-album Pre-Order New Gigspanner Big Band Album To be released in April 2025, the Gigspanner Gig Band's as yet unnamed album, will be toured and premiered this coming October. As an independent release, the production costs are all ours to fund, and there is a lot involved: studio production costs, artwork, pressing, publicity etc By ordering a copy in advance, you help ease the pressure of funding those costs, and will receive your copy ahead of the general release date. Thank you for your support. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/pre-order-new-gigspanner-big-band-album https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/website-glitche Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:30:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/website-glitche Both peterknight.net and gigspanner.com websites were showing a security warning message. Pleased to say it's all sorted. Perfectly safe now. Best wishes, Peter. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/website-glitche https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/raynor-winn-private-passions-bbc-radio-3 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:51:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/raynor-winn-private-passions-bbc-radio-3 Raynor Winn Private Passions BBC Radio 3 | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/raynor-winn-private-passions-bbc-radio-3 https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/free-download-of-eb-english Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:34:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/free-download-of-eb-english Happy New Year everyone. Back in the day, I recorded an album ‘An Ancient Cause’, and one of the tracks on that CD is called ‘Eb English’. It turned out to be a seed. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/free-download-of-eb-english https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines-live-streamed-to-your-home-at-christmas Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:55:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines-live-streamed-to-your-home-at-christmas Exciting Announcement!! The Gigspanner Big Band & Raynor Winn In association with FolkEast Present SALTLINES: 3 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SCREENINGS STREAMED TO YOUR HOME | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines-live-streamed-to-your-home-at-christmas https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines Tue, 17 May 2022 17:29:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines SALTLINES Latest News We were delighted to be joined at our recent Saltlines rehearsals by the fabulous Folk on Foot team, led by Matthew Bannister. The star of our project is the South West Coast Path, and a perfect subject for the Folk on Foot Podcast, especially as we are collaborating with Raynor Winn, whose memoir The Salt Path, recalls her inspiring walk of the path, under the most difficult of circumstances. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/saltlines https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/both-in-a-tune-a-new-cd-from-peter-knight-and-john-spiers Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:18:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/both-in-a-tune-a-new-cd-from-peter-knight-and-john-spiers Hi all and season's greetings. Myself and and John Spiers will be touring in February 2022. It is an album launch tour. The official release date of our new CD is February 11th 2022, although we are making it available before that date as a pre order. The plan is to post our pre ordered CDs around a week before the official release date. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/both-in-a-tune-a-new-cd-from-peter-knight-and-john-spiers https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-gigspanner-big-band-to-headline-at-costa-del-folks-as-you-like-it-festival-29th-july-2021 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:48:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-gigspanner-big-band-to-headline-at-costa-del-folks-as-you-like-it-festival-29th-july-2021 It is with the greatest pleasure that we announce that The Gigspanner Big Band will be headlining at the 'As You Like It' folk festival, hosted by the brilliant Costa Del Folk team. It takes place between the 26th and 29th July 2021 at Walton Hall, situated just outside Stratford upon Avon. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-gigspanner-big-band-to-headline-at-costa-del-folks-as-you-like-it-festival-29th-july-2021 https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-stream-concert-retrospective-tickets Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:34:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-stream-concert-retrospective-tickets The Gigspanner Big Band Live at Nettlebed Folk Club Retrospective Tickets For A Limited Time Only For those who missed the Gigspanner Big Band's Live Stream album launch concert on the 21st of September, we have some good news! By request, we have agreed to make tickets available for the video footage, which was streamed via a hidden Youtube link. The ticket will allow you to watch as many times as you like, for as long as the video remains online. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-stream-concert-retrospective-tickets https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-live-stream-concert Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:07:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-live-stream-concert Myself and John are recording our second CD while I am in the UK, and we thought it would be a good idea to arrange a live streaming concert on the last day of our rehearsal. Best laid plans.....Due to unforseen circumstance, we are moving the date of this gig to September 22nd. Sorry for any inconvenience. I'm really looking forward to playing with John again, and to see where our music goes this time. Peter. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-live-stream-concert https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-stream-concert Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:09:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-stream-concert We are beyond excited to announce that The Gigspanner Big Big Band will be playing a live concert on Monday the 21st of September. It will be livestreamed from the legendary Nettlebed Folk Club. We were devastated by the cancellation of our April/May Album launch tour, and to have this opportunity to play our rehearsed set to you, at long last, has brought a massive smile to our faces. We hope that it brings a smile to yours. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-stream-concert https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-video-is-now-live Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:46:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-video-is-now-live Very pleased to announce that this new video is up and running. It's a song from our new CD officially released today, a beautiful song called 'Earl Brand' We recorded our own parts in our home studios and John Spiers put it all together. Well done John. Hope you like it. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-video-is-now-live https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/album-launch-day Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:36:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/album-launch-day Hi All. Exciting day today. The launch of the new Gigspanner Big Band CD. We have a video of one of the tracks on our new CD 'Natural Invention' that we put together remotely. It's of the song "Earl Brand". It will be premiered at 4.30 UK time. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/album-launch-day https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/important-statement-re-covid-19-virus Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:17:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/important-statement-re-covid-19-virus We all know these are extraordinary times, and I'm sure you are aware that the measures taken to restrict the spread of the virus covid-19 has meant the cancellation or postponement of concerts. We have just arrived back in France, and later today I will drop you a line with some details about our thoughts and plans for the future. In the meantime, stay safe. Peter. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/important-statement-re-covid-19-virus https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/launch-of-the-gigspanner-big-band-crowdfunding-campaign Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:10:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/launch-of-the-gigspanner-big-band-crowdfunding-campaign Launch of the Gigspanner Big band Crowdfunding Campaign | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/launch-of-the-gigspanner-big-band-crowdfunding-campaign https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/playing-with-steeleye-span Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:25:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/playing-with-steeleye-span I'm pleased to announce that I will be guesting with my old band Steeleye Span at the Barbican Centre on December the 17th. Other guests include Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick'. See you there:) Peter. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/playing-with-steeleye-span https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-december-tour-2019 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:39:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-december-tour-2019 The Knight and Spiers December tour is now a regular part of my touring schedule and I love it. Playing a few seasonal, traditional songs and tunes is just brilliant. I have just put the dates up on this site, so instead of me trying to describe the music we play together, why not just pop along to a gig and check out the music. All the best for now, Peter. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-december-tour-2019 https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/john-spiers-joins-gigspanner-big-band Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:47:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/john-spiers-joins-gigspanner-big-band | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/john-spiers-joins-gigspanner-big-band https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/acorn-arts-centre-penzance Sun, 05 May 2019 10:22:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/acorn-arts-centre-penzance Apologies for having the wrong date on the website for our gig at The Acorn Arts Centre in Penzance. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/acorn-arts-centre-penzance https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/john-spiers-joins-gigspanner-for-four-special-dates Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:01:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/john-spiers-joins-gigspanner-for-four-special-dates We know that many of you have fallen under the spell of Peter and John's beautiful improvisations around traditional tunes, and so it is with great pleasure that we announce that John will be joining Gigspanner for the final four dates of their April/May tour. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/john-spiers-joins-gigspanner-for-four-special-dates https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-tour-news Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:36:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-tour-news What a great tour this is. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-tour-news https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/happy-new-year Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:30:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/happy-new-year I hope that the new year not only brings you joy and happiness, but that it also brings you some unexpected surprises. In the same breath, I also thank you for your interest in my musical activities during the past year. Friendly smiling faces that turn up to the gigs and make playing in public such a pleasure for me. Best wishes, Peter. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/happy-new-year https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-plus-knight-and-spiers Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:57:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-plus-knight-and-spiers Gigspanner Big Band PLUS Knight & Spiers Double Bill Concert | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-plus-knight-and-spiers https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/next-masterclass-dates-announced Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:07:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/next-masterclass-dates-announced 2019 Masterclass. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/next-masterclass-dates-announced https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-peter-knight-mailing-list Thu, 24 May 2018 09:32:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-peter-knight-mailing-list Time Running Out. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-peter-knight-mailing-list https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/green-gravel-video Thu, 17 May 2018 10:22:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/green-gravel-video A new Video by Perrine Nouvier | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/green-gravel-video https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/a-window-of-opportunity Tue, 01 May 2018 18:05:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/a-window-of-opportunity Staying in Touch | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/a-window-of-opportunity https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-tour Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:23:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-tour I'm really enjoying this tour. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/knight-and-spiers-tour https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/an-ancient-cause-will-be-available-at-the-end-of-the-month Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:15:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/an-ancient-cause-will-be-available-at-the-end-of-the-month 'From A Lullaby Kiss' is one of the bonus tracks. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/an-ancient-cause-will-be-available-at-the-end-of-the-month https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/peter-knight-and-john-spiers Sat, 27 Jan 2018 10:41:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/peter-knight-and-john-spiers 'Well Met' A new album by Peter Knight and John Spiers | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/peter-knight-and-john-spiers https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-website-up-and-running-2 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:39:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-website-up-and-running-2 'Instrumentalist Of The Year Award for achievement in 2017', | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-website-up-and-running-2 https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-website-up-and-running Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:39:00 +0000 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-website-up-and-running | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-website-up-and-running https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/crowdfunding-a-heartfelt-thanks Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:51:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/crowdfunding-a-heartfelt-thanks | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/crowdfunding-a-heartfelt-thanks https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/wife-of-urban-law-featured-album-review-from-folk-radio-uk Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:50:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/wife-of-urban-law-featured-album-review-from-folk-radio-uk | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/wife-of-urban-law-featured-album-review-from-folk-radio-uk https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-featured-album-review-from-folk-radio-uk Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:51:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-featured-album-review-from-folk-radio-uk | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-featured-album-review-from-folk-radio-uk https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-album-outstanding-review-from-fatea-magazine Sun, 01 Oct 2017 13:52:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-album-outstanding-review-from-fatea-magazine | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/gigspanner-big-band-live-album-outstanding-review-from-fatea-magazine https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-wife-of-urban-law-snippets-from-early-reviews Sun, 01 Oct 2017 13:52:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-wife-of-urban-law-snippets-from-early-reviews | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-wife-of-urban-law-snippets-from-early-reviews https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-story-behind-the-album-title-the-wife-of-urban-law Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:53:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-story-behind-the-album-title-the-wife-of-urban-law | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/the-story-behind-the-album-title-the-wife-of-urban-law https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-album-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-2 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 13:53:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-album-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-2 | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-album-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-2 https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-album-launch-crowdfunding-campaign Sat, 19 Aug 2017 13:46:00 +0100 Peter Knight https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-album-launch-crowdfunding-campaign We are really excited to announce the launch of Gigspanner's very first Crowd-funding campaign, which has been devised by Edd Blakeley on the band's behalf. | Read more here: https://www.peterknight.net/news/article/new-album-launch-crowdfunding-campaign