Lo-Showbiz - NEW

Lo-Showbiz CDRecorded in conjunction with Sunderland based singer-songwriter Paul Liddell, in advance of a series of dates in April and early May. The CD features new songs, re-recordings and collaborations from the two songwiters.

  1. SHOWBIZ (Daggett)
    Steve and Paul duo. Previously unreleased.
  2. RUNAWAY (Liddell)
    Paul solo. Originally from 'A Lighthouse Keeper's Diary'. Re-recorded.
  3. IN YOUR OWN TIME (Daggett)
    Steve Solo. Originally from 'Songs In A Carrier Bag'. Re-recorded.
  4. THE SWIMMER (Liddell)
    Paul solo. Previously unreleased.
  5. VAROOMSHKA (Daggett and Liddell)
    Steve and Paul duo. Previously unreleased.
  6. RADIO SONG (Liddell)
    Paul and Steve duo. Previously unreleased.
  7. HARDCORE TLC (Daggett)
    Steve solo. Originally from 'Thud, Thwack And Twang. Re-recorded.
  8. SLEEP ALONE (Liddell)
    Paul solo. Previously unreleased.
  9. CYBERCAFE (Daggett)
    Steve solo. Originally from 'Troubadour Territory'. Re-recorded.
  10. NUMBER 2 (Liddell)
    Paul solo. Originall from 'Sketchy Little People'. Re-recorded
  11. TREMBLE (Daggett)
    Steve and Paul duo. Originally from 'Songs In A Carrier Bag'. Re-recorded.
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Songs in a Carrier Bag - NEW

Songs in a Carrier BagSongs in a Carrier Bag has 12 tracks written by Steve and features trio members Rachael Rhoades on violin/accordion/piano and Michael Bailey on bass guitar. Additional musicians are Phil Armstrong on electric guitar/mandolin, Stephen Robson on drums and Tony Davis on keyboards.

  1. The Ballad of Jimmy Forsyth - listen (mp3)
  2. Pretty Useless (revisited) - listen (mp3)
  3. In Your Own Time - listen (mp3)
  4. Hometown
  5. Tremble
  6. Money For The Toffeeman
  7. Devil's Causeway - listen (mp3)
  8. Over A Beer
  9. Heatwave
  10. Old
  11. Immunity
  12. Songs In A Carrier Bag
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The album was recorded at The Cluny Studios, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne. Produced by Steve Daggett. Recorded and mixed by Tony Davis.

DNA

While recording rehearsals for an upcoming series of gigs in Bahrain, it was decided that the results of the session should be released as a limited edition CD. The album was recorded without overdubs and mostly as a 'first take' to generate a live feel in the studio. It features Steve on vocals/acoustic guitar/harmonica and Phil Armstrong from the Electric Band on electric guitar/mandolin/vocals.

The album titled DNA contains 6 songs from TROUBADOUR TERRITORY and 4 new previously unrecorded tracks.

  1. Devil's Causeway listen
  2. New Skin listen
  3. Just To See You Smile
  4. Live Your Life Your Own Way
  5. Ballad Of Jimmy Forsyth
  6. Tremble
  7. Cybercafe
  8. Have A Drink
  9. Paradise Bridge
  10. Mandolin Moon
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thud, thwack and twang

Released April 2003, it's a raw and ragged alt.country sound that's already being compared to the likes of Steve Earle. See review section for more.

This EP features Rachael Rhoades on violin and Michael Bailey on upright bass, both of the acoustic trio. Additional recording musicians were Phil Armstrong on electric guitars and Jeff Armstrong on drums, both from the electric band.

The CD is released on MWM records with whom Steve has recently been working on tracks for the Northumbria Anthology. MWM have in the past issued albums by Lindisfarne, Alan Hull, Kathryn Tickell, Rab Noakes and McCallum amongst many others.

  1. Thud, Thwack and Twang listen
  2. Hardcore TLC
  3. If Only I Could Make You Talk listen
  4. Pretty Useless
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troubadour territory

Steve's 2001 solo debut, featuring:

  1. Mandolin Moon listen
  2. Troubadour Territory listen
  3. Cybercafe
  4. Just To See You Smile listen
  5. New Skin
  6. This Time of Year listen
  7. Rise
  8. Love Song (Part One)
  9. Live Your Life Your Own Way
  10. Have A Drink
  11. Country Junkie
  12. Always On My Mind
  13. Evening World
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sweetcorn

Following the recordings for ANGELS OF THE NORTH compilation in 2002, 2 tracks written by Steve appear on a this compilation CD released by the MILL HOUSE venue. The album SWEETCORN volume 1 features the trio performing THUD, THWACK AND TWANG live in the studio and Steve playing a solo version of CYBERCAFE again taken live in the studio. The album features performances by acts that regularly appear at the venue on the Acoustic Sunday Sessions and the Bank Holiday Monday Marquee Rock Festivals.

  • DAVE WISE
  • ADAM COLE
  • BLUE DIAMOND
  • STEVE DAGGETT
  • SNAKEOIL
  • ROO BUTLER
  • TUBESNAKE
  • GLADSTONE
  • WANTED
  • MOWGLI & KHAN
  • JONATHON BOYLE
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angels of the north

Washington-based Road Goes On Forever Records, run by John and Linda Tobler, have released a compilation CD called ANGELS OF THE NORTH. The CD was launched at the Orange WOW Festival on the ICE STAGE and featured performances by all of the bands on the cd. It promotes six of the region's most popular acts, including three tracks by Steve. They are MANDOLIN MOON from the TROUBADOUR TERRITORY album and two previously unreleased tracks by STEVE and THE ELECTRIC BAND. Visit www.rgfrecords.co.uk to order.

The running order is as follows:

  1. PETE DODDS - Banks Of The Tyne
  2. THE HAPPY CATS - Walk Away Renee
  3. THE CAFFREY BROTHERS - Life Goes On
  4. TONY McNALLY - Angel Of The North
  5. STEVE DAGGETT- Mandolin Moon listen
  6. PRELUDE - The Rhythm Of Guitars
  7. THE CAFFREY BROTHERS - Write Me A Postcard
  8. PETE DODDS' LIME STREET BAND - West Wind
  9. THE HAPPY CATS - Je Suis Desole
  10. PRELUDE - After The Goldrush
  11. TONY McNALLY - Feel Like I'm Runnin'
  12. STEVE DAGGETT & THE ELECTRIC BAND  - Over A Beer
  13. PETE DODDS' LIME STREET BAND - The Bitch
  14. THE CAFFREY BROTHERS - Hold On To Our Dreams
  15. PRELUDE - Lord I Hope This Day Is Easy
  16. THE HAPPY CATS - Driftin' Through
  17. STEVE DAGGETT & THE ELECTRIC BAND - The Night I Discovered The Blues
  18. TONY McNALLY - A Hundred Things

ordering information

Songs in a Carrier Bag £13 incuding P&P
Troubadour Territory £13 incuding P&P
Thud, Thwack and Twang £6 incuding P&P
Angels of the North Visit www.rgfrecords.co.uk to order.
DNA Live in the Studio out of stock
Sweetcorn £6 incuding P&P

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