Steeleye Span

Ashley Hutchings, acclaimed by Dylan as a colossus of folk-rock, is 80

Colin Randall writes: Ashley Hutchings, a pivotal figure of folk-rock, has joined folk's growing band of 80somethings. Six decades of inspiring and often innovative endeavour has brought him widespread recognition includin multiple awards. A celebratory concert is planned for April... Read more →


Twelve Days of Winter #5. Steeleye Span: Gaudete

Colin Randall writes: two outings for Maddy Prior, two outings for the Latin language in this series of Christmas or winter songs. We've heard Prior's impeccable singing of In Dulci Jubilo, from her moonlighting role as part of the Carnival... Read more →


Maddy Prior, Steeleye Span and variable winds for Sails of Silver

Aug 1 2024 update by Colin Randall. I have just made Maddy Prior the Salut! Live Facebook group Artist of the Week. A minor accolade but richly deserved. Read all about it at the easy-to-find, free-to-join group … Join the... Read more →


Cover Story: (4) Long Lankin - Steeleye Span or Wainwright Sisters

April 2024: a fairly wretched season for Sunderland is almost done. I don’t remember the thought process that led me to juxtapose football and murder balladry but mots of fans feel the season has been murder to watch … May... Read more →


From Fotheringay to Fairport: remembering drummer Gerry Conway

We mentioned on our Facebook group the death of Gerry Conway, best remembered as the drummer of the later-period Fairport Convention, and of course we should pay our respects here as well. Andrew Curry remembers a fine musician …. (Source:... Read more →


After the Fairport Convention love-in, Steeleye glories recalled in a real find

No apologies for all the attention paid to Fairport Convention by Salut! Live these past few days, says Colin Randall. The last but one gig in a 30-date tour, at the Union Chapel in north London, has rightly been acclaimed... Read more →