The Steve & Ben Somers Country Band, Ben Somers, Steve Somers, Marcus Bonfanti

6 piece band delivering Americana, western swing and country in classic style AND it's Xmas!! Our Xmas show always sells out...so be quick!

Steve Somers started as a young singer/songwriter in the London Folk Clubs of the 60’s. In 1975 he won a national TV talent show called ‘New Faces’, after which he joined British hit pop/folk group ‘The Settlers’ and appeared on National and international TV, radio and records. Steve played for Skiffle Legend Lonnie Donegan, Cockney chart topper Joe Brown, American Legend Johnny Tillotson, sung on TV behind British legend Lulu, Don Everly and toured with Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Billy Jo Spears whilst still performing and broadcasting with his own band playing western swing and country and bluegrass.

“Guitars fizz and burn, while the pedal steel is a delight throughout! A tight little band delivering cracking slices of good old fashioned delights!” (Blabber & Smoke)

Ben Somers was practically ‘born in the dressing room’ and grew up listening to his Dad Steve from the side of the stage, Ben made his own way in music and after completing a degree in Jazz on the saxophone, he was rapidly in demand as a composer, arranger and session player on various instruments, recordings and performing live around the world. He also happened upon a TV concert by Steve Earle & Del McCoury and soon acquired a double bass and jumped head first into the musical world of bluegrass, country and folk. In the last few years he’s worked with some of his musical heroes such as Dr John, Dirk Powell, Nashville Grammy winners The Time Jumpers as well as Taylor Swift and Seal amongst others.

“Western Swing, Americana, Country and harmony yodel band led by father & son, Steve & Ben Somers. Featuring some of London’s hottest pickers! This lot are some of the finest musicians you’re likely to find!” (What’s Cookin’)

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