Steve Turner is a renowned traditional and contemporary folk singer with one of the best voices in the business.
Known for his sophisticated and inventive English concertina song accompaniments he also plays mandolin and tenor banjo and has been a significant figure in the British folk scene, with a career spanning over three decades.
Steve began his career on the Manchester, UK folk scene at the end of the ‘60s, with the Geordie band “Canny Fettle”, touring with them for eight years and making two albums with them.
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In 1979 he won the UK Melody Maker’s national “Stars of the 80s” competition, which persuaded him to turn professional, and for the next 12 years he toured solo, nationally and internationally, releasing four albums with Fellside Records during this period (Out Stack, Jigging One Now, Eclogue and Braiding).
After 13 years away from the folk scene he made a welcome return in 2004 performing in folk clubs and festivals, and in 2008 producing his 5th album, the highly acclaimed “Whirligig of Time” which featured UK luminaries Martin Carthy, Nancy Kerr and Miranda Sykes.
Since then he has released further albums, “Rim of the Wheel” , “Spirit of the Game” and “Late Cut”, and his current 9th album “Curious Times” featuring Martin Carthy was released in 2023 and his new 10th album “Host of Furious Fancies” was released on 23 January 2026, so we look forward to hearing some great tracks from it.
Steve Turner’s performances are not only entertaining but also educational, as he shares his expertise and passion for traditional music. His work continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians and fans alike.
