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Steve Knightley (born 1954 in Southampton, England) is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of Devon-based leading acoustic, folk, roots duo Show Of Hands (alongside Phil Beer, and frequently joined by bass player and singer Miranda Sykes); in April 2007 they sold out the Albert Hall for the third time.

Among his best known songs: ‘Country Life’, ‘Roots’, ‘Cousin Jack’. Has recently produced a solo album ‘Cruel River’ notable for songs ‘Poppy Day’ and ‘Crooked Man ‘97’ - the latter an outspoken attack on former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Iraq policy.

Knightley regularly intersperses his Show Of Hands live work with his own tours, usually accompanied by young Devon singer-songwriter Jenna Witts.

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