Show of Hands

Farewell concert amongst friends in Devon and beyond. Sold out as expected. Beautiful venue for gig. Band accompanied by choir, accordionist and long-term partner, Miranda Sykes for many songs recounting their history. All very poignant and personal and musically excellent. If I were to criticise, a little light on the audience engagement, rousing songs side ( except Cousin Jack) but I understand their focus for this gig. Access to loos whilst major Catherdral refurb underway, limited, and they could have made more of the refreshments opportunity but these are just niggles for niggles sake. Looking forward to seeing more solo efforts.

Great venue, most unusual watching a band in a cave! Show of Hands were as usual great value. Steve has a wonderful way of talking to the crowd and supplying anecdotes before each song - one of THE best in the business at the chat...funny too. Phil is a wonderful fiddler too!

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT SETTING, FACILITIES AND COLLECTION OF SONGS......TOTALLY FITTING FOR THE FINAL "LOCAL GIG" ON THE FULL CIRCLE TOUR. TO SING COUSIN JACK - WITH FULL AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - IN A CAVE ON THE EDGE OF BODMIN MOOR, AND TO FOLLOW UP AS AN ENCORE WITH DON'T BE A STRANGER, JUST SUMMED UP FOR US ALL THAT SHOW OF HANDS HAVE GIVEN US OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS. THANK YOU PHIL AND STEVE. ALL THE VERY BEST TO YOU AND YOUR NEAREST AND DEAREST FOR THE FUTURE

Excellent! First (and sadly last) time we’ve seen Show of Hands. Although it was the 73rd of 75 dates on this final tour, the accomplished performances from Steve & Phil along with the amusing anecdotes made it feel like it was the first gig. As for the stunning Minack Theatre, it was our first time there too, however, we WILL be back there again! What an incredible venue, which was extremely well organised by very friendly staff. A brilliant night all round. Pete & Dawn Plymouth

Absolutely wonderful gig and the lads were on amazing form. So sad they won’t be performing together after the final tour, but 30 years is a massive achievement and thank you so much for all the pleasure you have given us Steve and Phil xxxx

An incredible show, what a journey the last 22 years have been. They must surely be the most dedicated musicians on the circuit, 30 years of solid touring, writing, and recording and every song a winner, not many bands you can say that about. Thank you SOH!

Show of Hands were on fine form. The hall was full and it was a very enjoyable evening with a happy atmosphere. Such a shame that they are going their separate ways. As usual, Phil and Steve were prepared to chat with fans at the end and sign CDs etc.

An absolutely tip top show. Accomplished musicians playing superb music - excellent sound balance. Icing on the cake was the banter and stories between songs. Steve and Phil are a fantastic duo with enviable energy - they deserve a break after the mammoth 30 years of clocking up eye-watering mileage making fantastic music. Will miss you though . Look forward to whatever is in store from your solo work.

I was invited to comment on this show, but as I didn't buy tickets for it, then I can only assume that it met my expectations. When I see them play in otley next month, I will be more than happy to review it

I brought these tickets for my partner as a surprise because he loves show of hands and has never seen them… we both loved every minute of the show such an amazing performance and such talent even better in person, exmouth pavilion was a great venue as well 👏

Lovely intimate theatre. Facilities good and the show was first class. Exceptionally good value for money. Show of Hands always put on a good show and the idea to collaborate with Michael Wood was inspired. The evening was both educational and entertaining.

Absolutely brilliant!! As someone who hated history at school I have come to realise what I missed. This production was so effective in style and content. The icing on the cake was that it seemed the four of them enjoyed it. As the narrator Michael Wood was enchanting in presenting, in a very palatable way, great swathes of history and the songs were sung beautifully too! Thank you. It was great.

My wife and I hugely enjoyed this concert. We were in the front row and the way the story of English music was retold via Michael Wood interacting with Steve, Phil and Kirsty made it come alive for us. Fabulous evening! Thank you. We will see you in Bath in Nov 23 🥂🍾 And from one Rifleman to another Steve: Celer et Audax, Swift And Bold! With love and thanks from an ex Green Jacket. ❤️🥂🥂🍾🎸🕺🎤🎵 Gerry xx

We always love The Holywell Music Room as it's a very intimate, close up experience. This was a great concert with a very novel approach to music and it's context. Especially liked the way that a song would pause halfway and, with the musci still quietly played by the amazing Show of Hands, Michael Wood gave the audience social and historical background. Some banter and anecdotes too......tights and capering would have been a great addition - sorry Phil!

Possibly the best gig I have ever been to. SoH are always good, but this was on another level, bringing a bunch of guests in, such as Johnny Khalsi and Track Dogs (plus a tap dancer. Yep) Everyone played off brilliantly, and it’s hard to find a high point, but Cormac Byrnes manic grin, and epic wordless bhodran playing is an image that imprinted on my mind. This is the seventh and last Kensington Village Hall concert, and I am glad I managed to catch at least one.

Fantastic show. Love this band so much. The first half of the show they each play songs separately. While they're all awesome individually, the real magic happens when they come together. Very special band.

Great programme of music. Having been to see Show of Hands a number of times, they never fail to excel. Even if you’ve heard a song before there’s always a way in which they can perform it. They never fail to hit the mark. Over 2 hrs of top class music. Brilliant

First half was somewhat disjointed and didn’t seem to flow like their normal usual gigs but the second half really moved up a gear or two and was brilliant. Thank you guys for a good night out.

A wonderful evening, I loved the support act, beautiful music and great musicians. Show of Hands we’re on great form. Although I missed Miranda, Cormac Byrne brought a different fresh sound and I loved his playing. I would see it all again in a heartbeat. Lovely , lovely.

A wonderful evening, I loved the support act, beautiful music and great musicians. Show of Hands we’re on great form. Although I missed Miranda, Cormac Byrne brought a different fresh sound and I loved his playing. I would see it all again in a heartbeat. Lovely , lovely.