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Peter Knight
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Peter Knight: Steeleye Span and Gigspanner




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Member Since12/1/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.peterknight.net
Record LabelPark Records (For Steeleye Span)
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 29 2010 8:00P
The Ram Club Thames Ditton, London and South East
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
The Sundial Theatre, Cirencester Cirencester, Midlands
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
Bedford Corn Exchange, Harpur Suite Midlands
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Red Lion Folk Club Birmingham, Midlands
Feb 12 2010 8:00P
Holy Cross Hall, Lichfield Lichfield, Midlands
Feb 13 2010 8:00P
St. Georges Hall, Blockley. Near Moreton-In-Marsh

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   About Peter Knight
Although his name is synonymous with the seminal Folk-Rock Band 'Steeleye Span', Peter Knight has avoided being categorised purely as a Folk Musician due to the diversity of musical genres that he chooses to apply to his music making, and to the musicians he has chosen to work with. Peter has a rare gift of being able to seamlessly embrace a number of musical styles with consummate skill and effortless grace. His prodigious talent was recognised at an early age when in true Billy Elliot style his life changed by winning a place at The Royal Academy of Music in London, an experience that has indelibly left its mark on Peter's style of playing. Resisting the lure of an extension to continue his studies as a classical soloist under the tutelage of an eminent Professor, Peter left the Royal Academy at 16 and was drawn to the copious presence of Irish Music that was flourishing in London during the 1960's. Inspired initially by the legendary Fiddle players Michael Coleman and Michael Gorman, Peter totally immersed himself into the playing of traditional music and began performing in Folk Clubs with guitarist Bob Johnson. Being invited by Ashley Hutchings to join the fledgling 'Steeleye Span' secured his place within the annals of British Folk Music, but an encounter with renowned Saxophonist Trevor Watts marked a very significant turning point in Peter's musical journey when he was introduced to the area of free improvisation. Peter counts his playing with Trevor and his Bands 'Moiré Music' and 'The Drum Orchestra' as one of his most deeply influential and formative experiences, and has continued to use both improvisation and free improvisation as means of accessing a rich seam of emotion and depth of feeling, something that is particularly in evidence with his Trio 'Gigspanner'. Album Sales:http://www.peterknight.net/sales.htm

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Peter Knight's Friends Comments
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wayland

wayland



Nov 12 2009 5:08 PM

great set with trevor @csh on sunday, almost as good as leigh but without the thunderstorm!!!
Miles of Smiles

Miles of Smiles



Oct 18 2009 11:37 AM


Espers' Meg Baird has been added to the bill!


Jack Rose flyer
Chris Chaos

Chris Chaos



Oct 9 2009 8:22 AM

What he does i meant.......why don't I check my typing???? 
Chris Chaos

Chris Chaos



Oct 9 2009 8:19 AM

I am a former grade 8 violinist who gave up music at 16. Have now returned to music studying a degree at Bath Spa Uni over 20 years later. Have to say this guy has inspired me more than any other violinist and have finally worked out playing music to enjoy is much more fun than doing it to impress. The irony is what is does is impressive beyond reason. There may be hope for me yet!!!!! :-) C xxx.
alan

alan hare



Jul 3 2009 7:35 AM

thanks for ad
Chris & Siobhan Nelson

Chris & Siobhan Nelson



Jun 26 2009 6:54 AM

What a fantastic evening at Preston on Wednesday. Gigspanner were marvellous (and Chris had a whale of a time on stage!).
Love to you and Deborah.
xxx
WIND / Nori & Barbie Kelley

WIND / Nori & Barbie Kelley



Jun 24 2009 6:40 AM

Thanks for the add Peter - have admired your work "from afar" for many years.
Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts



Jun 18 2009 9:06 AM

Hi! Pete,
Great to catch up with You and Gigspanner last night - Hope you all found the Travel Lodge OK.

Enjoy the rest of the tour,

Lots of Love,

Tone&Greta

xx
Friends of Folk

Friends of Folk



Jun 1 2009 5:07 AM

Many thanks for your friendship. Looking forward to the Gigspanner gig at Preston in a few weeks!
Charlie Davidson

Charlie Davidson



Jun 1 2009 1:57 AM

Thanks for adding me as a friend, Peter! Much appreciated. And thank you for including "The Song Will Remain" in Steeleye's setlist... a wonderful piece of work. Best wishes and hope to see you soon.
Patricia Kennealy Morrison

Patricia Kennealy Morrison



May 21 2009 8:45 PM

Thanks for the add, Peter! Nice to be back in touch again...we've known each other almost forty years, after all...blimey, how did THAT happen?
Nybram

Nybram



May 20 2009 4:44 PM

saludos desde Colombia , invitado a escuchar nuestra musica.
Morellato & The Jewels

Morellato & The Jewels



May 20 2009 4:41 PM

Thank you, Maestro! Greetings from Italy!
Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor



May 6 2009 4:44 PM

Hi Peter, got only a second to say hello to you at The Victoria Theatre (Halifax) last night but what a fantastic gig? And my 43 birthday too - no better way to spend it! Wonderful stuff - keep up the good work. Best JT
Clockwork

Clockwork



Apr 20 2009 8:27 PM

Hey Peter, our demo is up, we'd really love it if you clicked on and took a listen!! We feel that all the sets get gradually better so listen to the end!!
Spike

Spike



Mar 24 2009 8:40 AM

Hey Pete how are you? Will miss the tour, hope it all works out ok!
The Dixie Bee-Liners

The Dixie Bee-Liners



Feb 27 2009 10:06 PM

Thanks so much for the add, Peter...we LOVE your work with Span, big influence on us.
Keep "pickin'" & consider yourself buzzed!


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daniele di giovanni chipster

daniele di giovanni chipster



Feb 4 2009 1:12 AM

Hi Peter, thanks for the add ! See you for the Span OZ tour in a few months.
Smoky

Smoky



Jan 30 2009 12:29 PM

Thanks for the add!

All the best,

Mark
Diana Arseneau

Diana Arseneau



Jan 8 2009 1:46 PM

Happy new year to you and Debs, Peter and thanks for being my friend!

Diana
Spike

Spike



Jan 3 2009 10:19 AM

Hi Pete,
Happy new year to you and Deb's Love ya man, and miss you guys!
Alyson

Alyson Rainey



Sep 24 2008 1:12 PM

Thanks again for a great musical workshop weekend! Aly
Bailey Sisters

Bailey Sisters



Aug 27 2008 2:44 PM

Thank you for accepting our friend request Peter!

Shelley, Karen and Aly
xxx
Spike

Spike



Aug 14 2008 6:44 AM

Hey Pete how are you mate? Well I enjoyed those few shows we did, good times.
And bloody looking foward to next year mate, it's gonna be a blast!
TopFox

TopFox



May 30 2008 7:45 PM

Happy Birthday to You!!! know it was a few days ago, but I've been thinking of it for a week:) Lots of love and music, Melinda
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