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"For my money Steve Parsons is one of the best songsmiths in the UK. A man who writes with head intelligence yet never fudges spiritual insights behind layers of oblique metaphor"
Tony Cummings. - Cross Rhythms
"If you've ever come across the music of Steve Parsons you'll be left with one indisputable fact that seems to linger beyond all else. He's got an incredible voice. But that voice doesn't obscure the rest of the mans talents. He's also a fine songwriter and a man who wants to minister through his music.There are some outstanding moments captured on this independent release that demand you immediately get a copy and investigate...Making top albums on a limited budget isn't easy. Making top albums that have something powerful to say is even harder - O yeah, and he's got an incredible voice. Why isn't Steve Parsons huge? After hearing this I'm perplexed."
Mike Rimmer - online review
A Great Concert.
Steve left an impression on those who heard him through his qualiy music, interesting talks but most of all through the passion and strength of conviction he showed for the gospel.
Tom Coope .(CU President) - CU Concert Review
Steve's unique voice and relaxed style means that any song by him is not to be missed. I would have no hesitation in recommending this culturally relevant singer/songwriter and communicator.
John Partington. Senior Pastor. - Concert Feedback
Discography
TEN acoustic & live, 2007
Certain Possibilities, 2004
Standing, 2002
The Colour of Life, 1999
Simple Faith 1996
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Bio
With a rich, soulful voice that often draws comparisons with Marc Cohn and Mac Powell and road worn guitar, Steve Parsons serves up an inspiring blend of Folk Rock / Acoustic music that has gained a dedicated band of listeners.
Steve got started in 1993 when for a couple of years he worked as a Youth Pastor but found himself playing his songs to various groups of people wherever he went. From playing in local churches he soon started travelling further afield and developing a national and international ministry.
He recorded and released his first album "Simple Faith" in 1996 on his own Indie record label and since that time has released four other albums which have received regular airplay on radio stations around the world. His latest offering is 'Ten - Acoustic and Live' which Parsons describes as an attempt to draw a line under his first ten years of making records. "I've wanted to record a live album for some time and I thought I would try and capture on record what it is that I've done for the past Ten years. So instead of making a big sounding record with a band, I made this acoustic record which more accurately reflects what I've done live. It's a challenging record to make. There's nowhere to hide and so you have to let it all hang out, which I think makes the songs very accessible lyrically."
Described by Cross Rhythms as "one of the best Songsmiths in the UK", Steve has performed in venues ranging from small Coffee Houses to the 12,000 seat London Arena. He also makes regular visits to the USA as well as having travelled into Europe, Africa and Australia.
Down to earth and honest he connects with his audience in a very personable way, taking them on a journey through his songs, stories and challenging message.
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