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Three bands have performed and recorded under the name “Show of Hands”.
1) Show Of Hands are England’s most successful acoustic roots duo - Steve Knightley and Phil Beer. Their widespread appeal is based on the combined power of Steve’s original songs, the quality of their vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity. Their performances feature guitars, mandocello, fiddle, cuatro, viola and concertina.
Packing venues from the smallest village hall to the Royal Albert Hall in London, the duo continue to produce original music popular the world over.
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2) Show of Hands from Southern California existed in the late 90’s/early 00’s and played Hardcore. They have a 7inch still available on Smorgasbord Records called [album artist=Show Of Hands]]A New Day Not Forgotten[/album], a demo, and a song called ‘Naked Jake’ on the compilation CD As The Sun Sets.
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3) Show of hands was a little-known progressive folk band which released one album in 1970 called Formerly Anthrax.
1) Show Of Hands are England’s most successful acoustic roots duo - Steve Knightley and Phil Beer. Their widespread appeal is based on the combined power of Steve’s original songs, the quality of their vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity. Their performances feature guitars, mandocello, fiddle, cuatro, viola and concertina.
Packing venues from the smallest village hall to the Royal Albert Hall in London, the duo continue to produce original music popular the world over.
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2) Show of Hands from Southern California existed in the late 90’s/early 00’s and played Hardcore. They have a 7inch still available on Smorgasbord Records called [album artist=Show Of Hands]]A New Day Not Forgotten[/album], a demo, and a song called ‘Naked Jake’ on the compilation CD As The Sun Sets.
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3) Show of hands was a little-known progressive folk band which released one album in 1970 called Formerly Anthrax.
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Arrogance Ignorance And Greed
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Witness
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Country Life
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Cold Frontier
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Roots
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Crow on the Cradle
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Cousin Jack
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Witness
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Are We Alright
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If I Needed Someone
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The Blue Cockade
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Exile
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Captains
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Evolution
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The Napoli
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Longdog
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Arrogance Ignorance and Greed
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The Worried Well
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Shoutbox
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Skathi wrote:
Cant wait to see them in Norwich
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Megadieftw wrote:
the setting/mary formdungloe has to be one of the most amazing songs ever written.
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josephdorrell wrote:
Wait a mo... I'm hearing a distinct correlation of 'Cousin Jack' and 'Port Isaac' Excelent folkage though, will have to buy an album!
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rockpooled wrote:
Come to Scotland, I love you guys.
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tonyschi wrote:
Going to Trowbridge this year
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FaustFest wrote:
someone upload some of this for me?
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Megadieftw wrote:
cold frontier is just amazing
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sas_quatch wrote:
shame they don't come to the netherlands that often. i've seen them about four or five times though, in both england and the netherlands(: hope they'll be coming soon!
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TrimusDA wrote:
Saw them live in Slough last night for the first time and they were very good. Much jollier than I was expecting! Crow on the Cradle and Roots were probably the highlights for me.
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foodlfg wrote:
TorrentFreak article about Show of Hands: http://torrentfreak.com/acoustic-band-utterly-depends-on-piracy-080826/
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Megadieftw wrote:
first band i ever saw live. i havent listened to em for aaagggess. probly not since i ojoined last actually :/
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lilacspooge wrote:
I wish they would come over to aber....we've had seth and we're getting bellowhead....I saw show of hands in monmouth a few years ago 'king amazing!!
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mortikai wrote:
Saw these guys at the Shrewsbury folk festival this year, and they were one of the best acts there (and they were up against some tough competition)
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abbyemery wrote:
Rule Britannia and Swing Low, are they the only songs the English know?
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RobM64 wrote:
Tall Ships is one of the most amazing songs. It showcases Steve's sublime voice like no other song.
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DickieD wrote:
For those interested I have added a Cropredy Group...
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Events
- Nov 18 Show of Hands Theatre Royal, Winchester, United Kingdom
- Nov 20 Show of Hands Huntington Hall, Worcester, United Kingdom
News
Additional Dorchester show
3 Nov 2009 | from www.showofhands.co.uk
Jenna will be special guest and open the Dorchester show on Sunday 8th Nov, starts 7.30pm. Ticket holders from the original event at the Corn Exchange on 11th October should contact Dorchester Arts Centre…
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AIG in the shops Monday 26 October
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AIG in Amazon chart
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Johnnie Walker plays AIG: “such a good band”
23 Oct 2009 | from www.showofhands.co.uk
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