“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 from the Isle of Wight. Early TV appearances with Lionel Richie & Peter Andre soon led to full time touring duties with world famous artists - most notably 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 Aberdeen down to Portsmouth. Tracks are still play listed in all 850+ shops UK wide to this day. Festival 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 Brighton
His last studio album '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 has proven to be Steve’s strongest songwriting offering yet
In 2019, inspired by the Paul McCartney film 'Kisses from Hollywood', Steve recorded a full live album with a 7pc band in front of a small audience at his local studio in Stevenage. The whole album was recorded and filmed in one day. Featuring stunning versions of My Son, Integrity and previously unreleased Growing Up the album has become a firm favourite with followers across the globe
During the pandemic, grounded along with the rest of the world, Steve began a 'Song A Day' project which, for 75 consecutive days, consisted of a regular lunchtime performance enjoyed by fans from Australia to Canada, Italy to Norway and numerous countries in between. This then developed into 'Steve's Sunday Service' which he still preforms to this day when gaps in his every growing gig schedule allow. For the one year anniversary of Sir Tom Moore's passing Steve performed 100 songs back to back, for over 5 hours, raising hundreds of pounds for local domestic abuse charity Safer Places
During the week Steve continues to teach Kids and Adults all over Hertfordshire; nurturing local songwriting talent and helping guitar enthusiasts perform live on stage at his self run open mic nights
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Maverick Magazine This album is a journey, mixing up ‘almost’ pop and country but the guitar and beat bring it back to original enough to sit comfortably with the ‘new’ country audience. If you like well-considered, soul searching lyrics that tell a story and make you want to swing and sing, then this one’s for you - ★★★★
Steve Young put on a hugely energetic and lively show at the Millport Country Music Festival in the Maverick Acoustic Tent. He engaged with the crowd brilliantly, and left everyone wanting more when he finished. His vocal ability shone through all night, while the instrumental element was excellent." Christian Brown, Editor, Maverick Magazine
Steve is one of the most underrated singers on the UK Americana/Country scene, and one of the hardest working. “A Little North Of Nowhere” is an absolute must purchase double CD, especially the second disc, which offers a fantastic insight into Steve as a songwriter. W21 Music
What a great album.love the bonus disc and commentary . So personal . Really looking forward to launch night. Well done Steve - Ray Jones, TalentBanq Music Agency
I have been listening to Steve Young’s music for over 3 years and I continue to be amazed at the way he can turn out quality songs seemingly at will. A Little North of Nowhere is his most mature work to date and the melodies, the harmonies and the musicianship are all top notch. Every song tells a story and every story is worth listening to. - Alex Nairn, Brooklands Country Radio
“This EP is stunning, a joy to listen to..” Building Our Own Nashville READ REVIEW
Interview with Vents Magazine – Read Here
“Dulcet vocal melodies, ravishing soundscapes and pristine vocal lines” Music Site Full Review
“4 STARS!!!” *CelebMix *– Read Full Review
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover, this deserves to be Award-Winning material – Read Review by Subba-Cultcha
Steve has produced yet another beautifully crafted EP. Song writing at its best. Brilliant melodies, great hooks and outstanding lyrics. This EP will feature on our playlist for many months I have no doubt – Paul Ettinger, TalentBanq, Caffe Nero UK
I have all of Steve’s music from recent years and without doubt this is his best work to date. Production and musicianship are brilliant and provide the perfect backdrop to his meaningful songs. “Hard times in a beautiful place” is a standout track. – Alex Nairn. Brooklands Country Radio
"I first saw Steve at Chris Difford's Songwriting Retreat and immediately recognised that he combines incredible guitar playing with warm and sensitive songwriting - he's a top talent'" - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
"Steve manages to blend English reserve with American folk to come up with something truly authentic. If Jack Johnson came from Welwyn Garden City, this is probably what he'd sound like" - Nik Kershaw
"Steve takes you on a wondrous journey throughout his songs, with his story telling lyrics and brilliant vocal delivery" - John Weller, Nevis Radio
We are loving Troubadour by @steveyounguk - deffo our #NewMusicFriday - The Yorkshire Times
My commute into London was made easy with this @steveyounguk . Listen to Troubadour by Steve Young on @AppleMusic - Tony Fisher, BBC Radio Essex
1 of the best albums of the year! Troubadour, plus Interview with Steve Young (@steveyounguk) a fantastic singer-songwriter with a killer new album! Sound waves Review
YES!! " New Country UK" likes "New Country" from Steve Young UK!!😄🎸🎶 Indeed, he is a fantastic artist and #Troubadour is a fantastic album!! GO GET IT!! #NewCountry #UKcountry #AltCountry #NewSongs #NewAlbum - New Country UK (Blog)
It’s what used to be called Americana, touching on traditional country, but losing the twang in lieu of pop/rock. So it’s more for Eagles fans than it is for Waylon Jennings ones. And there are some rather nice tunes here. After a brief intro, you’re off into the album highlight, “Out Of Our Minds”, which is a driving seventies country rock tune of the highest order.
Those who helped fund this Pledge campaign album will be well satisfied with their investment. It is a superb collection of songs from a singer with a great ear for a tune, and an album that you’ll keep returning to for a long time to come - Chris Farlie, W21 Music
The collection of songs has a cool groove and a bit of swagger. It’s the sound of a laid back summer day. If forced to give some sort of comparison, I’d say that Steve Young’s music is a dose of Billy Joel’s vocals and songwriting, a dash of John Mayer’s blues on the guitar, a helping of Poco’s vibe, and a lot of Steve Young’s own uniqueness - *Soundwaves Review *
Steve Young’s debut album, ‘Troubadour’ is both moving and deeply personal, with thirteen tracks ranging in style from pop and rock to country, and probably everything in between - Essentially Pop
All in all, a very accomplished debut album and one that’s worth repeated listens. There’s clearly a wide range of influences and I think Steve does a fine job of modernising some of the great singer-songwriters, whilst still keeping his own sound. Unusually, there are very few negatives about this album, the production is solid throughout, the melodies and harmonies work very well together and the vocals (and lyrics), as mentioned previously, are exceptional. Certainly an artist to keep an eye on for the