Wreckless Eric is Eric Goulden. He was given the name to hide behind. After a while he realised he was stuck with it. Onstage he hides behind nothing, he tells the truth with big open chords, squalls of feedback, lilting enchantment, bizarre stories and backchat.
Nothing Eric has to say sounds like it was said by someone else first. Some people can’t take it. Thirty seven years of touring have left him in good shape. He’s coming to town.
His new album “amERICa” out now on Fire Records is enjoying universal acclaim
One of the greatest songwriters ever to come out of Great Britain Marc Riley BBC 6 MUSIC
amERICa is that rare record. Goulden is grownup, with all of the stereotypical benefits: an air of wisdom, emotional texture, and, perhaps most cliché of all, a seasoned voice. amERICa isn’t complacent or satisfied; Wreckless Eric anatomizes his surroundings with the wide-eyed thrill of discovery. His American flyover reveals simmering cultural disturbances and essential beauty alike. Pitchfork
Wreckless Eric has always been a pop musician. That is, he writes melodies with hooks in the chorus and fills his verses with quick, vivid details aimed to make you nod your head in recognition. The precise nostalgia and wry yearning he brings to this slice of autobiography rings true, funny and poignant. Ken Tucker, NPR/Fresh Air
STEEPWAYS are an Americana Band with deep British Roots.
Debut album Holy Smoke was recorded at Reservoir studios in an intense one month period, produced by Chris Clarke from Danny and the Champions of the World.
Snippets from reviews of 'Holy Smoke'
"British Americana doesn’t get much better than this" maximumvolumemusic.com
"‘An interesting debut... and it's all done beautifully" musicriot.co.uk
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Doors Open: 7.30pm: Admission:£12 on the Door