Steve Tilston & Friends

Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated songsmiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else. And now to Steve Tilston’s last album, Last Call officially released on Talking Elephant Records in March 2025, over half a century on from his first and on a par with his finest. With the accompaniment of good friends and long-time musical collaborators, Steve looks both back and ahead as he travels the musical spectrum, across blues, traditional folk, poetry and even a hint of jazz. From social and political comment to rustic reflection, from autobiography to eternal geographical history; it’s a thing of audible joy and circumstantial sadness.

'One of the great voices of English music, one of the great composers of English music… I have so much respect for Steve Tilston.' Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

'Steve Tilston, in case events have conspired to conceal the fact from you thus far, is that very rare combination of singer-songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments.' Folk Roots

'Unlike many of his contemporaries though, his work simply gets better as time goes on.' Mojo