A LEGENDARY Folk Rock band is set to perform in Wrexham next month as part of their 55th anniversary tour.

Pioneers of folk-rock, Steeleye Span changed the face of the genre, taking it out of small clubs and into the world of gold discs and international tours.

Five decades on and the band continue to celebrate their famous past alongside their recent history. 

That is true of their latest release, the Green Man Collection which brings together tracks from their recent albums with new versions of three Steeleye classics including a reworking of ‘Hard Times’ featuring Status Quo’s Francis Rossi and a cover of Elvis Costello’s ‘Shipbuilding’. 

The title track “The Green Man” is of special interest to Steeleye fans, a song by Bob Johnson – a member of the band throughout the seventies and responsible for many of their classic ballads from the era.

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Previously lost for 40 years, the song addressed the issue of climate change long before it became such a widespread topic.

The band will undertake a full UK tour in support, their first live dates of the year, where they will be joined by new member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist.

As ever – and with such a rich history to choose from – the night will offer a selection of songs from across the years and albums, coupled with firm fan favourites.

Wrexham residents are being invited to join the band's special tour and see them live at the William Aston Hall on May, 7. Tickets can be purchased on the website or at the box office.