Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band at The Plough - Great Torrington
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Following a hugely successful run of shows, Steve Knightley and the Winter Yards Band return in Autumn 2026 — this time joined by special guest Megan Henwood. Best known as co-founder of revered folk phenomenon Show of Hands, Steve Knightley’s latest work blends poetic songwriting with a cinematic acoustic sound, a ‘folk noir’ style which has been winning audiences across the UK. Featuring David Delarre, John Parker and Evan Carson, the show combines songs from the Winter Yards album with powerful new material written on the road — stories of landscape, community and the changing world around us.
Opening each evening, Megan Henwood will perform a captivating 35-minute solo set before returning later to join the Winter Yards Band on stage. A favourite of many Show of Hands audiences, Megan has established herself as one of the UK’s finest contemporary singer-songwriters, celebrated for her poetic songwriting, distinctive guitar playing and expressive voice. Throughout the evening she’ll add her songs, harmonies and musicianship to the band, creating a performance that’s far more than a traditional headline show with support. Expect collaborations, unexpected moments and the unique chemistry that comes when outstanding musicians share a stage simply for the joy of making music together.
Get Tickets: www.steveknightley.com
What To Expect:
David Delarre (guitar)
“Steve’s songs create a landscape and the band gets to colour it in. It’s a really exciting way to play.”
John Parker (double bass)
“There’s a real cinematic quality to the music. It can be very intimate one minute and then suddenly open out into something much bigger.”
Evan Carson (percussion)
“What I love about this band is the freedom. We’re not just accompanying the songs — we’re shaping the atmosphere of them.”
Steve
“With the Winter Yards Band the songs seem to breathe differently — there’s space, atmosphere and a real sense of discovery every night."
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Tue 3 Nov - Cardiff - Acapela Studio
Thu 5 Nov - Bristol - St George's
Fri 6 Nov - Great Torrington - The Plough Arts Centre
Sat 7 Nov - Falmouth - Princess Pavilion
Tue 10 Nov - Wimborne Minster - Tivoli Theatre
Wed 11 Nov - Brighton - Komedia
Thu 12 Nov - Ludlow - Assembly Rooms
Fri 13 Nov - Otley - Otley Common
Sat 14 Nov - Bury - The Met
Tue 24 Nov - Bury St Edmunds - The Apex
Wed 25 Nov - Milton Keynes - The Stables
Thu 26 Nov - Stroud - Sub Rooms
Fri 27 Nov - Bridport - Electric Palace
Sat 28 Nov - Basingstoke - Anvil Arts
Sun 29 Nov - Canterbury - The Gulbenkian
Fri 4 Dec - South Petherton - The David Hall
Sat 5 Dec - London - Kings Place
Sun 6 Dec - Exmouth - Pavillion
Opening each evening, Megan Henwood will perform a captivating 35-minute solo set before returning later to join the Winter Yards Band on stage. A favourite of many Show of Hands audiences, Megan has established herself as one of the UK’s finest contemporary singer-songwriters, celebrated for her poetic songwriting, distinctive guitar playing and expressive voice. Throughout the evening she’ll add her songs, harmonies and musicianship to the band, creating a performance that’s far more than a traditional headline show with support. Expect collaborations, unexpected moments and the unique chemistry that comes when outstanding musicians share a stage simply for the joy of making music together.
Get Tickets: www.steveknightley.com
What To Expect:
David Delarre (guitar)
“Steve’s songs create a landscape and the band gets to colour it in. It’s a really exciting way to play.”
John Parker (double bass)
“There’s a real cinematic quality to the music. It can be very intimate one minute and then suddenly open out into something much bigger.”
Evan Carson (percussion)
“What I love about this band is the freedom. We’re not just accompanying the songs — we’re shaping the atmosphere of them.”
Steve
“With the Winter Yards Band the songs seem to breathe differently — there’s space, atmosphere and a real sense of discovery every night."
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Tue 3 Nov - Cardiff - Acapela Studio
Thu 5 Nov - Bristol - St George's
Fri 6 Nov - Great Torrington - The Plough Arts Centre
Sat 7 Nov - Falmouth - Princess Pavilion
Tue 10 Nov - Wimborne Minster - Tivoli Theatre
Wed 11 Nov - Brighton - Komedia
Thu 12 Nov - Ludlow - Assembly Rooms
Fri 13 Nov - Otley - Otley Common
Sat 14 Nov - Bury - The Met
Tue 24 Nov - Bury St Edmunds - The Apex
Wed 25 Nov - Milton Keynes - The Stables
Thu 26 Nov - Stroud - Sub Rooms
Fri 27 Nov - Bridport - Electric Palace
Sat 28 Nov - Basingstoke - Anvil Arts
Sun 29 Nov - Canterbury - The Gulbenkian
Fri 4 Dec - South Petherton - The David Hall
Sat 5 Dec - London - Kings Place
Sun 6 Dec - Exmouth - Pavillion
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Where is it happening?
9-11 Fore Street, EX38 8HQ Torrington, United Kingdom, 9-11 Fore Street, Torrington, EX38 8, United Kingdom, Bideford
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