LEGENDARY BRITISH FOLK-ROCK BAND TO PERFORM IN NEWPORT

A legendary British folk-rock band is set to perform in Newport.

Steeleye Span will be playing at The Riverfront Theatre on Wednesday, May 7.

Founded in 1969, the band is known for pioneering electric folk music and shaping the genre for more than 50 years.

Their debut album, Hark! The Village Wait, set the stage for their unique sound.

The band's latest release, The Green Man Collection, features tracks from recent albums and new versions of three classic songs.

The title track, The Green Man, is a song by Bob Johnson, a member throughout the 70s, which was lost for 40 years.

The song discusses climate change, a prescient topic for its time.

The band’s line-up for this tour includes founding member Maddy Prior, along with Liam Genockey, Julian Littman, Roger Carey, Andrew "Spud" Sinclair, and the newest addition, Athena Octavia.

The band’s upcoming album, Conflict, will be available exclusively during the tour.

The concert is expected to be an exciting night for fans of the genre.

Tickets can be purchased via the Newport Live website. 

2025-04-24T23:00:18Z