IN 2014 Steve Knightley, Show of Hands’ acclaimed front man, is a man on a mission – to play as many village halls and “untapped” grass roots community venues in England as he can muster.

Steve starts the mini tour of Cornwall, performing at Kingsand on the Rame peninsula, St Just in Penwith and Devoran.

Steve is one of the British folk roots scene’s biggest names, the multi award-winning singer songwriter has for 21 years played key venues all over the UK with his Show of Hands’ band mate Phil Beer, with no less than four spectacular Royal Albert Hall sell outs.

Steve said: “I’ve been overwhelmed by the level of interest people have shown in my Grow Your Own Gig tour.

“Having written numerous songs for and about people who live and work in the English |countryside I’m really looking forward to the chance to play them in their spiritual homes. Village halls are focal points for rural life, attracting a unique audience and making it as much a social occasion as a music event. I can’t wait to start and get up close and personal with a whole new audience.”

Steve’s mini tour of Cornwall dates are Wednesday, January 29th January: Kingsand Village Hall, Thursday, January 30, St Just in Penwith and Friday, January 31 at Devoran Village Hall - for tickets for Devoran see www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or call 01872 262466.