The field next to our house has been ploughed and we’ve lit our first fire. Autumn is on it’s way and the perfect time for working on some new material, setting up gigs for next year and doing our last couple of gigs in the UK before going to Ireland. So hopefully see you around somewhere.
Steve Ignorant’s Slice Of Life:
22nd September – The Parrot, Carmarthen
23rd September – The Rigger, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
20th October – Crane Lane, Cork / 21st October – Fibber Magees, Dublin / 22nd October – Stags Head, Dundalk
Talks:
30th September – Wakefield Literature Festival / Louder Than Words, Unity Works in Wakefield
https://www.wakefieldlitfest.org.uk/we-need-to-talk-about-music
17th October – ‘Book Launch’ References, Rough Trade in London
11th November – Louder Than Words Festival, Manchester
Steve Ignorent With Paranoid Visions:
4th November – Midland Calling, Wolverhampton
A special set celebrating 40 years shouting down a microphone and remembering some of the very special people we lost this year.
Thank you all so much for your ongoing support over the years. Even if you were not there on the day you still were very much a part of it.
It’s great to see all the footage and many photos that have been taken.
STEVE IGNORANT WITH PARANOID VISIONS – Casbach Stage 5.8.2017 Rebellion Copyright © Kilco 2017, https://www.facebook.com/Punk.cz
Posted by Dušan Kilčo Matějček on Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Photos taken by Simon Balaam
I had no idea when I chased off some skinheads who were having a go at an Asian punk at our Crass gig in Birmingham, that I would meet him again at the Louder Than Words Festival in Manchester, November 2014 when I was interviewed by John Robb.
One of the things I mentioned during that interview was that I’d always wanted a tailor made suit and could never afford it. Afterwards Upender came up to me and said: “I’ll make you a suit”. I jumped at the chance and during my visits to his Bolton Mill, where he designs and makes clothing for one of his labels Liberty Freedom, we got to know each other really well and have been close friends ever since.
Upender was born and raised in Birmingham City in the 70s. He would hang out at gigs and clubs as one of the only Asians who would go to punk venues, for him punk was all embracing; linking music, political thought and lifestyle. He, as so many others, would wear clothes not in a ‘conventional’ way but customising old work-wear and Army Surplus clothing (because it was cheap to buy).
He still considers himself to be a “punk” as he still holds the same values and principles.
I’m incredibly grateful and happy to say that Upender has designed a ‘Steve Ignorant’ label that will be in all my T-shirts & hoodies and also designed the latest T-shirts TO THE STARS . . . . . AND BACK.
Keep an eye out for some new traditional designs later in the year.
During our Windswept Tour we had a matinee all ages show at the Westgarth Social Club. We absolutely loved it, great crowd.
It was filmed by Craig Hornbey. Check it out.
(Thanks Craig, you did a cracking job)
Check out the interview I did with Jeffrey Lewis before Rebellion 2017. Photo taken by Dod Morrison.
http://clashmusic.com/features/personality-clash-jeffrey-lewis-vs-steve-ignorant
Really looking forward to another Rebellion. It’s always a great indoor festival and the place to meet up with friends from all over the world.
I’ll be playing with Slice Of Life on Thursday 3rd August at the Opera House at 7:15pm. It’s a great stage, superb sound and we’ve got a great set for that night.
Saturday 5th August at the Casbah stage at 5:25 pm Paranoid Visions and I will be celebrating the fact that I’ve been singing for 40 years now.
Hope to see you there.
PS. Photo taken by Raye at Glastonbury.
Here it is my website.
Thanks Daniel Knowles for sorting this out!
First gig this year is with Slice Of Life on 27th February at the AWOD Festival, London
First gig with Paranoid Visions is on 27th March at the Get On With It Festival, Brighton.
It’s promising another great year. Bring it on.
Steve
