“This song contains elements of sadness and melancholy a bit like my agent’s face when I told him I wanted to do a banjo tour” – Steve Martin
Reviews
Rich pickings for comedy and bluegrass fans alike
– The Independent
He was in mischievous form in this affectionate ramble through the bluegrass music which is his private passion
– The Times
Ever the natural showman, Martin feeds into the same seductive cocktail of charm, energy and innocence, adding genuine musical empathy to nimble fingers
– The Telegraph
It worked both because he really is an impressive musician, and because he managed to get the balance between playing and joking absolutely right
– The Guardian
Live Photographs
Photographer: Mark Mawston
Twitter @southbankcentre
how awesome was steve martin and the rangers. man that fiddle player was crazy, they all were.
– @erhys
last night was full of bluegrass, banjos and belly laughs. steve martin: you are adorable – and a mighty fine musician.
– @ameliabauerly
Steve Martin was AWESOME at RFH last night
– @TheGutcher
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers last night. Absolutely excellent. Loved every minute.
– @LaraNewman
Steve Martin was brilliant & kindly indulged us with his sense of humour between songs! Incredible banjo player! A real talent & legend!
– @JasminOMeara
Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers were superb last night. Bluegrass-tic! So chuffed that his encore was ‘King Tut’.
– @PeteFirman
Gigs Community | Southbank Centre 
Having fallen for the comic genius of Steve Martin 26 years ago when I first saw the Jerk, I was anxious about seeing him play bluegrass should he staunchly refuse to take his music anything other than absolutely seriously. Inwardly, clearly he does, a musician of no mean skill, but that he recognised his audience’s thirst for a rare glimpse at the ‘wild & crazy guy’ of old was hugely welcome. As a statement of intent, Martin’s assertion that “this combines my two favourite things, comedy – and charging people to listen to music” says it all. Forget the tired Hollywood re-hases, Steve. Your two favourite things are what you do best. Oh – and the Steep Canyon Rangers were awesome!