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Graham's Interests
General
All Art forms, reading, the environment,politics and sport.
Music
Some of the people I have booked :- The Albion Band, As Meninas,,Gilad Atzmon, Stephen Bennett, Pierre Bensusan, Charlie Beresford, Michael Berk, Sonny Black, Black Umfolosi, Bluehorses, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Boka Halat, Maggie Boyle,Rachael Calladine, Clive Carroll, Eliza Carthy, Peter Case, Roland Chadwick,Celloman, Rod Clements, Coal Porters,The Common Moral Cause, Ian Cruickshank, Kevin Coyne, Tracey Curtis, Curved Air, Johnny Dickinson, , Charlie Dore, Tommy Emmanuel, Equation, Fantazia, Fianna, Flook, Antonio Forcione, Nick Garrie, Gordon Giltrap, Jon Gomm, Clive Gregson,Issac Guillory, Nick Harper, Helium Soul, Hello Wembley, Ginni Hogarth, Homespun, John Mayers Indo Jazz Fusion, Keith James, Robb Johnson, Howard Jones, Will Killeen, King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys, Dembo Konte Seth Lakeman, Albert Lee, Thomas Leeb,Jaclie Levin, Tina May, Eleanor McEvoy, Ralph McTell, George Melly, Michael Messer, Micky Moody, Sarah Jane Morris, Bill Nelson, Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh, New Master Sound, Ola Onabule, Gareth Pearson, Po Girl, The Poozies, Pressgang, Quimantu, Shusheela Raman, Preston Reed, Tom Robinson, Eric Roach, Show of Hands, Labi Siffre, Martin Simpson,Sledgehammer, Amrit Sond, Emily Slade, Joscho Stephan Trio, Taxi Pata Pata, Martin Taylor, The Tiger Lillies, Martha Tilston, Steve Tilston, The Wailin Jenny's, Waking the Witch, Corrine West, Robin Williamson, Wreckless Eric. If your names not here let me know and I will add you!
Movies
O Brother where art Thou, Lord of the Rings, Excalibur, It's a wondeful Life.
Television
All sorts
Books
Currently reading or about to read :-
The Well of Lost Plots - Jasper Fford.
Good Omens - Terry Pratchet & Neil Gaiman.
The Year of Living Biblically - A.J.Jacobs.
Thornyhold - Mary Stewart.
The Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy - Tim Burton.
My Booky Wook - Russell Brand.
The Prehistory of the mind - Steven Mithen.
The Golden Compass - Philip Pullman.
Something Rotten - Jasper Fforde.
Celtic Myth - James Harpur.
The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman.
A Guide to the perplexed - Gilad Atzmon.
The Time of our Singing- Richard Powers.
The Other Wind - Ursula Le Guin
Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey
Heroes
Any body who follows their heart and respects there soul.
About me: I am currently working freelance after Windsor Arts Centre closed it's doors in December and recently organised Tommy Fest featuring Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel as well as campaigning with the WAY group to get a new Arts Centre open in Windsor.Amongst the projects I am working on at the moment include booking the music programme for the West Wing Arts Centre in Slough.
I was involved in Windsor Arts Centre for 25 years where I was General Manager and music programmer, starting as a volunteer. I was previously involved in bands before hand as a Roadie, Manager and Lighting Engineer, and worked with bands such as Sledgehammer and Blue Murder amongst others.
During my time at the Arts Centre as well as programming regular events I have been responsible for organising Rock Week which is a band competition that has run for over 20 years, as well as Rock Week the Next Generation for under 18's. I also ran the Windsor Jazz Festival for 4 years, the Grass Roots Music Festival, the Small World Music Festival and the Windsor Guitar Festival.I am currently involved in Tommy Fest featuring Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel and the Songwriters Festival.
The Windsor Arts Centre programme featured:-
Band Nights
Which happened once a month featuring local and national bands consisting of a headline act and 2 supports.
Guitar Nights
Regular monthly gig featuring guitarists of all styles with support.
Regular Music Concerts
Featuring all the best in Blues, Folk, Jazz and World Music.
Rock Platform
Regular music event on the third Tuesday of each month for new and upcoming bands, this night features up to 6 bands playing 3 numbers each.
Jazz Platform
Fortnightly jazz event, ideal for bands trying out new material or people wanting to jam.
Hot Wires
Weekly acoustic music night that takes place in our Bar, ideal for new and local acoustic artists, evening consists of 2 acts sharing the evening.
The Platform
Weekly open mic night open to all acoustic performers, you can book your slot by sending me an e-mail or just turn up on the night.This event is currently happening on Sunday evenings at the Three Elms, Clarence Road, Windsor.
Mellow Mondays
Weekly club night for acoustic performers, poets, storytellers etc with no PA.
For more information on any of these activities please contact me through myspace or graham.steel3@btinternet.com
Demo's sent to :-
Graham Steel
c/o West Wing Arts Centre
Stoke Road
Slough
Berks
SL2 5AY
Who I'd like to meet: Musicians, promoters and people who enjoy new music that is not affraid to break down boundaries.
Hi, Nice pic, good tidy website, I'll keep you in mind if any thing comes up, though it's a little unlikely that it would be worth your while flogging down to Devon (which is where I live these days). Shame about WAC, they killed off TAPS too, taking about a third of my income with it. Still if I am up your neck of the woods I'll drop you a line.
Hi Graham, thanks for finding me and wanting to be my friend... My first album 'The beauty and the sea' is out now, check my tour dates for upcoming shows...
Matt here from the Small Fakers (previously Jensen!) We're the UK's No.1 tribute to the Small Faces.
What say you of a gig at the Arts Centre, Slough? I've not benn there myself but have a look at our website and see if you think we'd fit the bill... www. smallfakers. co. uk
HI. HOPE YOUR DOING WELL. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE NOW HAVE A FREE PROMO DOWNLOAD TRACK FOR OUR ALBUM WHICH IS DUE TO BE RELEASED IN THE FIRST WEEK OF JULY THROUGH ITUNES, NAPSTER AND ALL OTHER MAJOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SITES. YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE PROMO VIDEO FOR ‘ONE MORE TIME’ WHICH WILL BE THE FIRST RADIO SINGLE FROM THE ALBUM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT. KIND REGARDS SELF ESTEEM
New songs are up and they sound fantastic, come a drop by for a listen and let us know what you think. Also just to let you all know that our LP (Recovery) will be on sale via our myspace or picked up free from any of our upcoming gig's from 13th June.
Lyric LaCeile and Amy Vaughan are pleased to present F.o.E, Featured Artists , May 23rd-June 16th. Please drop in and read up on our interview, catch some tunes you won't hear on our site
We were fortunate to cross paths some time ago with the lovely Lyric LaCeile, who gave us such warm and honest feedback and encouragement about our music and regularly checks up on what we're up to. So we are really blessed to be featured on the UK FEATURED ARTIS LIVE! myspace for the next couple of weeks.Please check out the feature which runs from May 23rd - June 16th. Our songs are up and there is a wonderful and gracious introduction from Lyric and an interview. Please leave a comment to let our hosts know what you think!
Hi Graham! Hope the sun is shining on you! I've added some new music here - a preview of my new single ALIEN STATE OF MIND - be great if you can have a listen - a summer thing! Hope all is well with you. Simon
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