Colchester Arts Centre, 14 Sep 2026
One of our most celebrated songsmiths
Tickets £13.50 / £12.50 concessions.
This gig is for a seated audience.
STEVE TILSTON, the hugely talented award-winning performer presents an intimate evening of music, featuring his own critically acclaimed material, alongside unique arrangements of other favourites.
Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve is also a blinding, dazzling guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic “folk baroque” but also drawing from classical, roots and the tradition to create a style that is recognisably Tilston.
His latest studio album Last Call possibly his final recording of original songs is out now. Steve says, “Last Call is an album I’m very proud of and in my opinion contains some of my best work.”
“...great stuff...great fun, wonderful playing and top songs, what more do you want from an evening.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
“The more you listen, the more there is to discover.” Bob Harris
“A great narrator on top form.” **** The Observer
“…a fine and thoughtful songwriter and singer and a remarkable guitarist.” **** the guardian
“…songs of great heart, delivered with authority and instrumental panache.” **** The Scotsman
Never knowingly understood.
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