Stew Simpson

Stew Simpson. Geordie living in London. Artist,Folk Singer and Songwriter better known for his work 

with Cumbrian Geordie Duo, Hadrian's Union

www.hadriansunion.com

Geordie born and bread, now residing in the east end of London, Stew is no stranger to travelling to find his inspiration and sing songs which connect everybody’s journey through life. Stew has spent the last ten years finding his feet in the music world.During this time he won Cfm (Cumbria FM) battle of the bands (2001), graduated from a fine art degree in 2004 at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts , wrote and recorded debut album “The Best of Yet to come” (Ruby Records), appeared at various festivals including, Brampton Live, Solfest and was also a finalist in Lee jeans unsigned acts 2005. Stew’s music has been played on BBC radio Cumbria, he has also appeared on BBC radio 4’s food programme, various TV and Film roles include,(channel 4) Big Brothers Big Mouth, The IT Crowd, (new line cinema)The Golden Compass, (Universal pictures)Bourne Ultimatum, (Working Title) Billy Elliot.

Stew has supported such artists, Roy Bailey,Chris Wood, Tom McConville,Jez Lowe, Boo Hewerdine, Kieran Halpin, The Paperboys, Chris Whiles and Julie Mathews (BBC folk award duo 2009)

Influences include, Jeff Buckley, KT Tunstall, Boo Hewerdine, Tom Robinson, Seth Lakeman, Billy Bragg, Kathryn Williams, Richard Hawley, Bobby Vee and Buddy Holly.

“Carlisle Folk and Blues Club looks forward to Stewart's return from London to perform for us. He's always a great crowd puller. We're expecting fantastic things from him as he pursues his solo career. He held the audience entranced during his last solo performance when he achieved amazing sounds on a variety of effect peddles …a veritable one man band. With his eclectic mix of Indi-folk-roots music, largely self penned, enhanced by thoughtful, poetic lyrics and coupled with an enticing voice, we're always well entertained. “Myrna Ray Carlisle folk and blues. www.stewsimpson.mfbiz.com

Debut album now available on spotify http://open.spotify.com/album/2zv1I4lReCqEbOiXbniCyI All photography by Mike Griffiths of apetrure studios Carlisle (Cumbria). England The Ballad of the Grumpy old men, Recorded, mixed and matsered by Dave Lear at Ascape studios, London. England Special thanks to Lauren Langley for being an amazing model and a true friend.

HERE IS A REVIEW FROM FATEA MAGAZINE Stew Simpson EP:All The Best Label:Self Released Website: http://www.myspace.com/stewsimpsonmusic Renaissance man Stew Simpson shows that there is more to singer/songwriter/actors from the North East than Sting and Jimmy Nail. "All The Best" is a carefully thought out ep that keeps a link between artist and the community he comes from. Half of the songs on the album are inspired by events and incidents in the north. These are combined with a song of wider view, based on the point of view of a four year old living in Iraq, "This Oil Is For You". It gives a sensitive focus rather than the rage and by doing so strikes deep. Simpson is a real wordsmith.

Other albums include,

Trapped in time by Hadrian's Union 2010 (Self Release)

In Your Own Time 2013 (Fellside Recordings)