The Steve Harley Acoustic Band come to The Haymarket, Basingstoke

Widely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley considers life on the road more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood. With the 2020 release of the all-acoustic CD, Uncovered, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.

Steve has been playing live shows around the world for over 45 years and he received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Acoustic Music from the Acoustic Festival of Britain in 2018.

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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.”

The acoustic band will see Steve supported at The Haymarket by long-standing violinist/guitarist Barry Wickens, and Oli Heyhurst on double bass, with Dave Delarre on lead acoustic guitar.

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The set will include songs from the new album plus a selection from the vast and eclectic Harley songbook; Mr Soft, Judy Teen, Sebastian and, of course, Make Me Smile, which will all be re-produced acoustic style.

Residents are encouraged not miss this intimate night in the presence of a great musician, described by Rod Stewart as ‘one of the finest lyricists Britain has produced’.

The show comes to Basingstoke on June 18.

Tickets are priced at £33 (includes £3 booking fee). Contact the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244 or visit anvilarts.org.uk.

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