Folk Bands and Artists
Stew Simpson
Stew Simpson. Geordie living in London. Artist,Folk Singer and Songwriter better known for his work
with Cumbrian Geordie Duo, Hadrian´s Union
www.hadriansunion.com
Geordie born and bread, now residing in the east end of London, Stew is no stranger to travelling to find his inspiration and sing songs which connect everybody’s journey through life. Stew has spent the last ten years finding his feet in the music world.During this time he won Cfm (Cumbria FM) battle of the bands (2001), graduated from a fine art degree in 2004 at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts , wrote and recorded debut album “The Best of Yet to come” (Ruby Records), appeared at various festivals including, Brampton Live, Solfest and was also a finalist in Lee jeans unsigned acts 2005. Stew’s music has been played on BBC radio Cumbria, he has also appeared on BBC radio 4’s food programme, various TV and Film roles include,(channel 4) Big Brothers Big Mouth, The IT Crowd, (new line cinema)The Golden Compass, (Universal pictures)Bourne Ultimatum, (Working Title) Billy Elliot.
Stew has supported such artists, Roy Bailey,Chris Wood, Tom McConville,Jez Lowe, Boo Hewerdine, Kieran Halpin, The Paperboys, Chris Whiles and Julie Mathews (BBC folk award duo 2009)
Influences include, Jeff Buckley, KT Tunstall, Boo Hewerdine, Tom Robinson, Seth Lakeman, Billy Bragg, Kathryn Williams, Richard Hawley, Bobby Vee and Buddy Holly.
“Carlisle Folk and Blues Club looks forward to Stewart´s return from London to perform for us. He´s always a great crowd puller. We´re expecting fantastic things from him as he pursues his solo career. He held the audience entranced during his last solo performance when he achieved amazing sounds on a variety of effect peddles ...a veritable one man band. With his eclectic mix of Indi-folk-roots music, largely self penned, enhanced by thoughtful, poetic lyrics and coupled with an enticing voice, we´re always well entertained. “Myrna Ray Carlisle folk and blues
