STEVE YOUNG

“A top talent” says Radio 2’s Bob Harris, “Sublime & Beautiful” according to Radio 2’s Janice Long Steve Young is a globe trotting session guitarist, teacher & entertainer turned Singer/Songwriter. Early TV appearances with Lionel Richie & Peter Andre soon led to full time touring duties with world famous artists – most notably ex Savage Garden front man Darren Hayes which took Steve on trips around the world performing at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, Brisbane QPAC, LA Roxy and many more concluding as co-writer on Darren’s last album in 2012 Since writing and releasing the ‘Little Things EP’ in 2014, and crowd funded debut Album ‘Troubadour’ in 2016, Steve has performed at The London O2 – Country 2 Country Festival. Time Out London’s ‘Rising Stars of UK Country’ Multiple shows at the Edinburgh Free Fringe, recorded live for Bob Harris’ – Under The Apple Tree Sessions, opened for Carlene Carter (daughter of Johnny Cash’s wife June Carter) as well as opening sets for Broadway Star – Ramin Karimloo, UK Blues Artist – Jo Harman, Brit Award winner Tom Odell (Help Refugees), folk singers Charlie Dore, Reg Meuross and many solo gigs & tours around the UK His songs have enjoyed radio play around the world including BBC Radio 2, BBC Regional Stations, Radio Caroline, Chris Country Radio and 100’s of community / online stations as well as a live performance on BBC Radio 2 to an audience of approx 7M listeners in Nov 2017 In 2017 Steve was Caffe Nero’s ‘Artist Of The Month’ playing over 45 in-store-performances from Scotland down to Portsmouth. Tracks are still play listed in all 850+ shops UK wide. Recent appearances include: Country 2 Country, The Cornbury Festival, Buckle & Boots, TogFest 2017, Ventnor Fringe 2017, Liverpool’s Folk On The Dock, The Black Deer Festival, Millport Country Music Festival, Togfest 2018, The Little Rabbit Barn, Hard Rock Cafe, The Great Escape and many more in 2019 After a 2nd successful Pledge Music Campaign Album #2 ‘A Little North Of Nowhere’ was released in September 2018. Self produced and featuring many of the UK’S most exciting country session players and artists, the album is proving to be Steve’s strongest songwriting offering yet ★★★★ Maverick Magazine | Absolute ‘must purchase – W21 Music | Stunning & a joy to listen to – Building Our Own Nashville | ★★★★ Celebmix | Award winning material – Subba-Cultcha