Steeleye Span will be joined by new member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel - when they perform at the Wyvern Theatre Theatre on 20 May as part of a full UK tour.
With such a rich history to choose from, the band promise a selection of songs from across the years and albums, coupled with firm fan favourites.
Five decades on, Steeleye Span continue to celebrate their famous past alongside their recent history.
A spokesperson said: "Their latest release, The Green Man Collection – brings together tracks from their recent albums with new versions of three Steeleye classics (including a reworking of ‘Hard Times’ featuring Status Quo’s Francis Rossi) and a cover of Elvis Costello’s ‘Shipbuilding’.
"The title track is of special interest to Steeleye fans, a song by Bob Johnson - who was a member of the band throughout the early years and responsible for many of their classic ballads from that era.
"Previously lost for 40 years, the song addressed the issue of climate change long before it became such a widespread topic.
"Unlike most acts of their era, the band haven’t been content to rest on their laurels even as they have celebrated their fiftieth anniversary – enjoying one of the most creative periods of their history over the past two decades, including the acclaimed Wintersmith collaboration with Sir Terry Pratchett in 2013 and 2016’s Dodgy Bastards."
To book tickets, people should visit @steeleyespanwyvern.
The Green Man Collection is Steeleye Span’s latest album and is available from parkrecords.com or all good music retailers.
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