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Show of Hands

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Group. Formed 1991.

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Biography

Show of Hands is an English acoustic roots and folk duo comprising singer-songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer. Their appeal is based on the combined power of Knightley's original songs, the quality of their vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity. Their performances feature guitars, mandolin, mandocello, fiddle, cuatro, viola and concertina.

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Latest Blog Posts Really Simple Syndication

Blogs from the BBC

  1. Steve Knightley Blog - Part 1

    Wed 28 Jan 2009 16:40 I'm very pleased to say my guest blogger for the next week is Steve Knightley - one... Mike Harding

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed 2009

    Arrogance Ignorance and Greed

    Reviewed by Colin Irwin

    A committed, convincing reinvention of a Brit folk institution.

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Arrogance Ignorance and Greed

Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed

  1. 1 Lowlands
     
  2. 2 Evolution
     
  3. 3 The Man I Was
     

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

    The Mike Harding Show BBC Radio 2

  2. End the day in the company of the song writing masters of country, folk and rock'n'roll

    Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland

  3. Frank Hennessy with the best in traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music.

    Celtic Heartbeat BBC Radio Wales

  4. Colum Sands presents a weekly feast of the best traditional and contemporary folk music

    Folk Club BBC Radio Ulster

  5. Programme discussing ethical and religious issues, with guests and spiritual music

    Aled Jones with Good Morning Sunday BBC Radio 2

  6. Jon Richardson brings his own brand of comedy to 6 Music

    Jon Richardson BBC 6 Music

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC Radio Scotland 40%

  3. BBC Radio Wales 20%

  4. BBC 6 Music 10%

  5. BBC Radio Ulster 10%

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