The early 1970s were the start of a vintage period for music and for Steeleye Span, the pioneers of folk-rock, it was their time to shine and become a major creative force.
Fifty years on, and still with legendary vocalist, Maddy Prior, they’re out to show the world what makes them so special.
Prior’s voice remains remarkable, swooping and soaring in harmony and melody and, more importantly, underlining how Steeleye has survived largely by having her at the helm.

Their gig at Wimborne’s Tivoli theatre will be a pure nostalgia-fest, paying homage to the golden 70s era as they revisit definitive material from their Chrysalis albums, rethinking the likes of Below The Salt and Parcel Of Rogues.
Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music, plucking it out of niche clubs and into a world of gold discs and international tours.
Five decades on, along with Prior the line-up features some of the UK’s most skilled musicians.

Bringing the long-bearded hippy vibes is Liam Genockey on drums, creating sounds and atmospheres that are way nore than just hitting a skin with a stick.
He uses the edges, the case any part he thinks can add something to a song.
Julian Littman – part of the band since 2011 – has a huge pedigree of playing with top-rated artists including David Bowie, and seasoned member Andrew ‘Spud’ Sinclair, with his guitar and impressive vocals too is a good fit.
They are joined by Roger Carey, long associated with the band – having formed a duo with fiddle player Peter Knight in the 1980s, and Violeta Vicci, a virtuoso violinist.
Grab Steeleye Span while you can before Prior decides to hang up her hat – presumably the one with the green willow around it!

Monday, October 24, The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne.
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