Tributes pour in for Stephen Vaughan Williams who sadly passed away January 2021
Stephen live on BBC Derby for Armistice Day
Stephen Vaughan Williams was interviewed on BBC Radio Derby on Armistice Day 2015 and performed his poem “John Henry Mills” live on air. You can hear both interview and poem at the link below:
Stephen Vaughan Williams – Live on BBC Radio Derby on Armistice Day 2015
National Poetry Day: Thurs 2nd Oct
Steve will be celebrating National Poetry Day with the PM Poets at Derby Museum on Thurs 2nd Oct 2014
The day will feature a reading and Q&A session with Matt Black, Derbyshire’s own Poet Laureate.
1:30pm-4:30pm FREE entry
Suitable for adults, places limited so booking is essential.
To book a place email [email protected] or ring 01332 641901
Steve & Jonathan Eagles at The Greyhound Sat 20th Sept
Stephen Vaughan Williams and Jonathan Eagles will be appearing at The Greyhound in Derby on Sat 20th Sept. Live music from the dynamic duo from 9pm-11pm, a mixture of Jazz, blues and rock n roll.
The Greyhound, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1FN
“I Looked to a Star” Launch Party at Delish Cafe | Fri 9th Nov
“I Looked to a Star” Launch Party | Delish Cafe | Fri 9th Nov, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Join Stevie in celebrating the release of his debut album of poetry to music: “I Looked to a Star”.
There will be an open mic at the start of the evening and guest spots by Sophie Snell of The Flying Donkeys storytellers plus Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham from the Derby Traditional Music Club. We’re also hoping to see a few poets adding to the mix.
The night will be topped off by a performance from Stevie and his partner in musical crime Jonathan Eagles.
Join the Facebook Event here
“I Looked to a Star” Out Now
Steve’s debut album of poetry to music “I Looked to a Star” is out now.
The self-released album consists of poetry set to music alongside a couple of poems performed traditionally, without accompaniment. As a treat for long-standing fans of Stevie Lonestar, the album also features an archive demo recording of “Witches in the Wood”.
The album is available for digital download from Bandcamp.
CDs are also available from BPM Records on Sadler Gate in Derby.
Click here to download Steve’s debut album “I Looked to a Star”
Stevie at the Movies – “Derby Soap Opera” & “UFO”
We’ve just had news that Stephen Vaughan Williams has made the final cut for participation project Derby Soap Opera, a feature film coordinated by QUAD and led by world renowned film maker and artist Marinella Senatore.
Since March, Marinella Senatore has led workshops at QUAD and Deda to teach Derby residents the basic elements of film making, acting, dancing and script writing.
There will be two screenings at Derby Assembly Rooms on 2oth September 2012 as part of Derby Festé.
At the end of 2011, Steve also took part as an extra in a riot scene filmed in Allestree for the upcoming Jean Claude Van Damme film “UFO”. We wait to see if he made the final cut, IMDb reports the UK release date as 11th January 2013.
Steve & Jonathan Eagles | Ye Olde Dolphin Beer Festival | Wed 18th July
In age old tradition, Steve will be opening Ye Olde Dolphin Beer Festival alongside Derby stalwart Jonathan Eagles of The Ornamental Gentlemen
Wednesday 18th July, 4:00pm-4:4opm
Ye Olde Dolphin
Queen Street, DE1 3DL
Live music & real ale at Derby’s oldest watering hole
Fri 18th May, 8pm | Steve, Leere & LAF | The Brewery Tap
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Steve, Leere & LAF | Hox Wine Bar | Thurs 3rd May
Stephen Vaughan Williams, Leere and LAF bring you a night of acoustic entertainment at HOX Wine Bar on Sadler Gate, Derby, DE1 3NR (the old Bar Lisi).
Music starts at 8pm, please dress smart \ casual.
