Steve Andrews (aka "The Bard of Ely"),[1] was born in Canton, Cardiff in 1953 and lived in Ely for 25 years, a suburb on the outskirts of Cardiff in South Wales.[1][2] He is a singer-songwriter, writer and Journalist with a strong interest in botany and conservation.[1][3][4] Andrews is known for having a brightly coloured beard[1][5] and being a Welsh icon.[1][2][6]
Steve Andrews | |
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 Steve Andrews in a promotional image | |
| Born | Canton, Cardiff, Wales |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Other names | The Bard of Ely |
| Occupations |
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| Known for | Welsh icon, coloured beard |
| Website | Steve Andrews |
Writing career edit
He was dubbed "The Bard of Ely" by Big Issue Cymru when he had a regular column in the publication.[1]
Andrews is the author of "Herbs of the Northern Shaman" published by O-Books[3][4][7] and Hummadruz and a Life of High Strangeness.[8]
He has written articles and features for many publications including Tenerife News newspaper,[9][10] Big Issue, Kindred Spirit, Eye on Life magazine,[11] Prediction, Permaculture, Feed Your Brain, Living Tenerife and the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners magazines.
He has a Cardiff University BA (Honours) degree in Journalism, Film and Broadcast.[1][5]
Television and radio edit
Andrews was a co-presenter for two series of "In Full View"[12] on the BBC Choice Digital channel[11] and has also been featured on HTV's "Weird Wales"[13] and appeared as a musician on BBC Cymru Wales' "The Slate", and a guest on BBC2's "Roll over Beethoven". Also his song "Rubber Ducky" was used in the drama Y Tŷ ("The House") on S4C.
Andrews was a guest on many of Steve Johnson's radio shows in Wales.[14]
Music edit
Andrews has released a number of albums since 1989 on various indie record labels, including a collaboration with Ian Kaye and Philip Moxham (from "Young Marble Giants") called "Taffia EP" and has had tracks released on a number of compilations.[1]
Discography:
| Year | Album | Record label | Media | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sound of One | Very Good Records | vinyl LP | |
| 1998 | Mask | Pink Lemon Records | vinyl EP | |
| 2002 | Taffia EP | Crai Records | CD | Collaboration |
| 2003 | Best of the Bard | mp3.com | CD | |
| 2019 | Songs of the Now and Then | bandcamp | digital album download |
Tracks contained in compilations:[citation needed]
| Year | Album | Record label | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Meltdown the Album | Chariot Records | vinyl LP |
| 1993 | Pop Vocals and Instrumentals | Off the Shelf Music | CD |
| 1998 | Take It to the Bridge Vol. 3 | Bridge Records | CD |
| 2001 | United World Underground[15] | MMATT | CD |
| 2002 | Dim Apathi | Dockrad Records[16] | CD |
| 2003 | Green Man Festival album[1] | Double Snazzy[17] | CD |
| 2003 | Bands United | Bands United[18] | CD |
Featured in edit
- the book "The World's Most Mysterious People" by Lionel and Patricia Fanthorpe[19]
- the book "The Last of the Hippies" and other titles by C.J. Stone[20]
- as Peter's guide to the west of Cardiff in the book "Real Cardiff" by Peter Finch[21]
- quoted at length in the book "Leonard Cohen: a remarkable life" by Anthony Reynolds [22]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Welsh Icons News | Profile: Bard of Ely". Welshicons.org. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Steve Andrews || O-Books || Author Profile". O-Books. 24 September 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ a b Herbs of the Northern Shaman: Amazon.co.uk: Steve Andrews: Books. ASIN 1846943698.
- ^ a b "Sign Up | LinkedIn". Linkedin.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ cardiff wall of fame featuring the bard of ely – video showing "the bard of Ely" in the center of Cardiff on a Billboard
- ^ "Herbs of the Northern Shaman by Steve Andrews". Waterstones.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ Andrews, Steve. "Hummadruz and a Life of High Strangeness". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ [2] [dead link]
- ^ a b "Guest Writers – EYE ON LIFE MAGAZINE". Eyeonlifemag.com. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "bardofely". YouTube. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "Bard of Ely's UFO encounter as recalled under hypnosis". YouTube. 12 September 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ Steve Johnson's radio shows on various stations including: Capital South Wales, Valleys Radio, 106.3 Bridge FM, Radio Cardiff and BBC Radio Wales
- ^ "Zeitgeist presents United World Underground". The-rocker.freeservers.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "Dockrad". Dockrad. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "Archived copy". doublesnazzy.com. Archived from the original on 23 May 2003. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Bands United – Welcome to the Bands United Compilation CD Project's Official Site". Colleengray.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "The World's Most Mysterious People". Lionel-Fanthorpe. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "Cj Stone". Cjstone.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "Real Cardiff". Peter Finch. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ Reynolds, Anthony (2010). Leonard Cohen: A Remarkable Life : Anthony Reynolds. ISBN 978-1849381383. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
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