Beekeeper

Description

Steve Wickham has been recognised as Irelands premier rock fiddler since the mid-1980s. His virtuoso playing has graced The Waterboys sound for many years, and he features on their classic albums This Is The Sea and Fishermans Blues. Steve made his recording debut with U2 on Sunday Bloody Sunday in 1982. He has also recorded and/or performed with Elvis Costello, Sinead OConnor, Bob Dylan and many other artists in the worlds of rock and traditional folk music. Writing songs and music has been Steves life since his early days. He continues to explore new musical territory, whether its on film, theatre or live. From a crossover with Sligo baroque orchestra and Congolese soukous band Tropicana Musica to his work with world music group NoCrows which incorporates gypsy jazz, classical and traditional Irish music, hes keen to explore and move forward. A musician undefined and unfettered. Beekeeper is Steves second solo album.