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Stephen Light
Folk / Country / Acoustic

"Reverie" the new album. Out 20th April 2009



Caerleon, Wales
United Kingdom

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Member Since11/11/2005
Band Websitewww.stephenlight.net
Band MembersSTEPHEN LIGHT - Lead Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica. THE OLD ARCANE are - SCOTT BAKER - Banjo, bass, mandolin, Keyboards, ukulele, lap-steel, backing vocals. SHANKA - Drums, percussion. MARK PRESCOTT - Fiddle, backing vocals.
Click the links below to preview and download tracks from the 2009 Album "Reverie" via Amazon, or download from iTunes.


Reverie 2009



Click the links below to preview and download tracks from the 2007 demo compilation "Sweet Transmission" via Amazon, or here to download from iTunes.


Sweet Transmission 2007

1. Love Is On $0.89
2. Cruel Afternoon $0.89
3. Sensitive Car $0.89
4. Digging For The Drama $0.89
5. Cassady $0.89
6. Oh, Gwen $0.89
7. Kissing Martha Wainwright $0.89
8. Glan-Yr-Afon $0.89
9. Dream Passenger $0.89
10. It's A Confidence Thing Baby $0.89
11. A Friend In Mary $0.89
12. The Path $0.89

InfluencesLeonard Cohen, Tim Buckley, Johnny Cash, Ennio Morricone, Neil Young, Karen Dalton, Tom Waits, Nina Simone, The Band, Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, Tim Hardin, Nick Drake, Laura Nyro, Bob Dylan, Gene Clark, Crosby Stills Nash And Young, Sandy Denny, Buffalo Springfield, Judee Sill, Elvis Presley, Fred Neil, Lee Hazelwood, Joni Mitchell, Fairport Convention, Pentangle, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, The Byrds, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison, Cowboy Junkies, Leadbelly, Roy Orbison, Davy Graham, Dave Brubeck, The Carter Family, John Martyn, Mississippi John Hurt, Son House, The Dillards, Alan Lomax, Harry Smith, Woody Guthrie, Glen Campbell.
Sounds LikeReverie (48v) **** "Stephen Light and his multilayered backing band must be a true indulgence for folk and country fans in South Wales. I've yet to catch them live, but what's been recorded here for their second album is as angst-ridden and bourbon-soaked as anything to come out of the darker corners of Nashville. Confident vocals are underpinned by lap steel and banjo hooks, with all roads leading to accessible choruses (Mamma Jeanie), optimistic ballads (Let you down) and raw blues (Country Mile)." (RH, BUZZ MAGAZINE, JUNE 2009) "Just a little bit outstanding" (ADAM WALTON - RADIO WALES) “A chaotic clutter of hurdy-gurdy bass blues and 60s style psychedelia, with perserverence you might just uncover an enchanting collection of eccentric tunes that grow on you the more you listen to them. You can catch a glimpse of this genius at work at 5 festivals this summer. Youll hear tracks like the blues bomb ‘Cruel Afternoon’ and Rolling Stones influenced ‘Cassady’ as well as the more mellow sounds of ‘Sensitive Car’ and ‘The Path.’ Near impossible to categorise, Stephen has the potential to be fantastically annoying if he wasnt so damn talented. With a voice so new, fresh and exciting and a unique use of sitars and ukeleles putting an original edge on Welsh folk rock, its about time you stopped reading this and join the ever expanding Stephen Light fan base. It could be the best decision you ever make. (BECQUEREL REVIEWS, FEEDBACK MAGAZINE ISSUE 10) ‘Sweet Transmission’**** (4/5) “Local lad Stephen Light from Ebbw Vale is rumoured to have gone solo after his fiance and his best mate cheated on him. After gathering a backing group for the Sweet Transmission sessions and naming them The Black Sand Band, the result is this very promising debut. Stephens insightful, intriguing songwriting stems from an eclectic taste in music and penchant for outlaw country. Johnny Cash, Neil Young and late Beatles are powerful influences that make this talented artist stand out from the crowd.” (LUCY GOODERIDGE, BUZZ MAGAZINE, FEB 2008)
Record Label48v Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Caerleon Arts Festival @ The Hanbury Caerleon, Wales
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
UK Songwriters Showcase @ Pontypool, Wales
Aug 19 2009 8:30P
The Secret Music Club @ Nicole’s Birmingham, Midlands
Sep 1 2009 10:00P
The Acoustic Lounge @ The Tuberville Hotel Llanharan, Wales

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Reverie (48v) **** "Stephen Light and his multilayered backing band must be a true indulgence for folk and country fans in South Wales. I've yet to catch them live, but what's been recorded here for their second album is as angst-ridden and bourbon-soaked as anything to come out of the darker corners of Nashville. Confident vocals are underpinned by lap steel and banjo hooks, with all roads leading to accessible choruses (Mamma Jeanie), optimistic ballads (Let you down) and raw blues (Country Mile)." (RH, BUZZ MAGAZINE, JUNE 2009) Hello/shwmae I am a singer songwriter from South Wales, I have been working on my first album proper for the last few months. Its called "Reverie" and is out on April 20th 2009. My band is called The Old Arcane they provide lovely sounds to my songs like lap steel, fiddle, sitar, banjo and percussion. The album will be released as a limited edition of 500 CDs available at gigs and some record stores, and online at iTunes and Napster etc. Some tracks are on this myspace player right now for a taster! 48v Records of Newport will be releasing the album, this is a follow up to "Sweet Transmission" which was a compilation of home recordings and studio demos from 2007 and is available as a download from this site. Hope to see you at one of our shows....

   Stephen Light's Friend Space (Top 8)
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 Blind River Scare 


 Scott Baker 


 Michelle Ellen 


 Lone Pine [now booking acoustic shows] 


 Lou Noble 





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americana-uk





Jul 11 2009 2:17 PM

Hello, after an unfortunate hiatus, the reasons for which are probably best not gone into here, we finally have some new music on the AUK MySpace site. For your listening pleasure this month we offer Nathan Oliver, Conrad Ford, the irrepressible Todd Snider and the delightful Beccy Owen. Don't forget too, for those of you within striking distance of Leicester, Electric Dustbowl 2 on 19 September.
The Acoustic Buzz





Jul 10 2009 7:22 AM

Thanks for playing on Wednesday Stephen, yourself and The Old Arcane were in mighty fine form.
Catch up soon, The Acoustic Buzz.
Blind River Scare





Jul 4 2009 9:06 PM

Hi All, excellent set today at Abbey Mill, the best I've seen you.
It was a pleasure having yourself and The Old Arcane sit in on an impromptu version of "Killing Time"
it sounded great.
Look forward to Wednesdays gig @ The Acoustic Buzz.
Cheers, Tim.
Twizzy ♫♫♪





Jun 30 2009 4:13 PM

new video up on my page called simplistic

also free mixtape
DOWNLOAD NOW from my page
In Violet Light





May 3 2009 8:24 PM

Heya Stephen, Thanks for your friendship and the great tunes. Best wishes from Holland, IVL.
americana-uk





Apr 4 2009 3:37 PM

Hello, it's that time of the month again when we add more lovely music to our site. This month's happy foursome are The Barker Band in wistful mode, the summer of love-ish Old Californio, the anything but summer love-ish Christopher Rees and, wait for it..."Travelling Salesman's Young Wife Home Alone On Christmas In Montpelier, VT" from Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, which evenr if it was rubbish (and it's not) just had to be included for the names alone.
Black Horse Music Festival (2009)





Mar 21 2009 6:43 AM

Cheers for the add
all the best
ian@BMHF
americana-uk





Mar 11 2009 5:43 PM

Hello again,

It’s that time of the month and our site has four new tracks up for your listening enjoyment.

This month’s box of delights include the swaggering groove of Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, the insanely catchy folk-pop of Antje Duvekot, the languid Great Lake Swimmers and, a little belatedly but better late than never, The Young Republic.

A particularly strong month, even if we do say so ourselves. Check them out, you won't regret it.
Blind River Scare





Mar 4 2009 7:25 PM

I Hope anyone who's a fan of Stephen LIght will be making this one:-

Acoustic Sunday @ The Beehive
www.bee-hive.co.uk

Sunday 8th March 2009

Blind River Scare (Acoustic/Duo),
Stephen Light + Poppy and Friends.

FREE Admission - 3.00pm start

www.blindriverscare.co.uk
www.myspace.com/stephenlight
www.myspace.com/poppyandfriends

See you there, Blind River Scare.
americana-uk





Feb 15 2009 2:33 PM

Hello, we're back again with great new tracks on our page. This month we have some rural bleakness from The Roe Family Singers, the dark intensity of Eamon Dowd, a new song from roots legend Neal Casal and frenetic but compelling from Novillero on the delightfulyl titled but not-at-all-smelly Paco Rabanne. Hope you like them all.
Daryl





Feb 13 2009 3:45 PM

Nice to meet you and see the band live at brfm studios.Take care.
americana-uk





Jan 18 2009 2:03 PM

Hello and a Happy New Year to you. An eclectic bunch of songs new to the site this month. The frankly uncategorisable Icelandic band Storsveut Nix Noltes, the sardonic lyics (plus ukelele) of Dent May. some dark folk from The Deep Dark Woods and emerging US singer-songrwiter Israel Nash. Hope you like them all.
Masters In France





Dec 25 2008 8:01 PM

nadolig llawen!!

merry christmas
Tenby Folk Festival





Dec 25 2008 9:28 AM

Nadolig llawen

Merry Christmas

TFF
Blind River Scare





Nov 2 2008 2:39 PM

Hello Stephen, how's things?
Hope you can make this one? pass the word around:-

SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2008
Le PUB, NEWPORT

BLIND RIVER SCARE + ROSEVILLE GRAND and BENJAMIN SQUIBBS

www.myspace.com/blindriverscare
www.myspace.com/rosevillegrand
www.myspace.com/benjaminsquibbsacoustic

***** FREE ADMISSION *****

20.30 start, see you there, Tim and Blind River Scare.
Looking forward to the Cellar bar gig.
Viktoria





Sep 4 2008 8:09 PM

Hi Steve, I love your new songs. They´re very emotional and make me feel good. Thanks for them. I wish you all the best. Take care.x
Blind River Scare





Jul 28 2008 9:32 PM

Hello Stephen, pleasure to see your good self and Mr Shanka at The Big Cheese Sunday.
You aired some very tasty new songs and sported an extremely fine shirt for the occasion.
Catch up soon, Tim / BRS
Fan-of-Martin-Furey





Jun 5 2008 11:36 AM

Stephen - GRT Tunes!!! and We are stopping by to say Thank You for accepting the Add request and hope you have a wonderful day ~Marsha & T~
Nick Campling





Apr 10 2008 6:30 PM

Hey Stephen - nice tunes! Thanks for the add!
Have you managed to get your guitar hands on a G7th capo yet?!
You wont want to miss out!
Come and have a look and get in touch if you're interested...
Southern Tenant Folk Union





Jan 25 2008 5:42 PM

Hey Stephen,
We're looking forward to it too...will be the band's second gig in Wales ever (after our Swansea Chattery in March...and I see you're playing there soon yourself)...
Was pleased you were on the bill after a listen to that 'Cassady' track - great stuff...Matt from Hot Burrito told me yesterday you were a top live band too...should be a great night
See you soon
Pat
Southern Tenant Folk Union
Andy Long





Jan 13 2008 6:20 PM

Hi Stephen

good to hear from you - catch up soon

Andy
HarryMunkProject





Dec 7 2007 4:26 PM

hi stephen cheers for the friendship what beautiful music your great check out our music and music video's and let us know what you think love and peace from us all at harry munk!!!
Lounging About





Dec 1 2007 8:54 AM

Hi Stephen, you've got a great sound. Hope to catch up with you sometime as we're only up the road!
Blind River Scare





Jul 19 2007 7:07 AM

Hi Stephen/The Black Sand Band.
Cracking set at The Riverside last night, definitely the best I've seen you.
Catch up again soon, Tim and Blind River Scare.
Tripp Edwards





Jun 4 2007 9:09 PM

Hi Stephen, thanks for the comment, I enjoy your sound too. If we ever get the opportunity, we should trade shows across the pond.

Tripp

http://www.trippedwards.com
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