STEPHEN LIGHT-Lead Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica.
SCOTT BAKER-Banjo, bass, mandolin, organ, lap steel.
SHANKA-Drums
Click the links below to preview and download tracks from Sweet Transmission via Amazon, or here to download from iTunes.
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"Just a little bit outstanding"
(ADAM WALTON - RADIO WALES)
“A chaotic clutter of hurdy-gurdy bass blues and 60s style psychedelia, with perserverence you might just uncover an enchanting collection of eccentric tunes that grow on you the more you listen to them. You can catch a glimpse of this genius at work at 5 festivals this summer. Youll hear tracks like the blues bomb ‘Cruel Afternoon’ and Rolling Stones influenced ‘Cassady’ as well as the more mellow sounds of ‘Sensitive Car’ and ‘The Path.’ Near impossible to categorise, Stephen has the potential to be fantastically annoying if he wasnt so damn talented. With a voice so new, fresh and exciting and a unique use of sitars and ukeleles putting an original edge on Welsh folk rock, its about time you stopped reading this and join the ever expanding Stephen Light fan base. It could be the best decision you ever make.
(BECQUEREL REVIEWS, FEEDBACK MAGAZINE ISSUE 10)
‘Sweet Transmission’**** (4/5)
“Local lad Stephen Light from Ebbw Vale is rumoured to have gone solo after his fiance and his best mate cheated on him. After gathering a backing group for the Sweet Transmission sessions and naming them The Black Sand Band, the result is this very promising debut. Stephens insightful, intriguing songwriting stems from an eclectic taste in music and penchant for outlaw country. Johnny Cash, Neil Young and late Beatles are powerful influences that make this talented artist stand out from the crowd.”
(LUCY GOODERIDGE, BUZZ MAGAZINE, FEB 2008)
I am a singer songwriter from South Wales, currently playing festivals and recording/mixing my new album 'The Old Arcane'. This is with my percussionist Shanka and multi-instrumentalist Scott Baker, on the label 48v Records in Newport. 'The Old Arcane' is scheduled for an October release. Here you can purchase my debut album 'Sweet Transmission', backed by The Black Sand Band, which is a compilation of demos recorded at various studios in 2007. Click the link to my website www.stephenlight.net for more info.
Hello Stephen, pleasure to see your good self and Mr Shanka at The Big Cheese Sunday. You aired some very tasty new songs and sported an extremely fine shirt for the occasion. Catch up soon, Tim / BRS
Hey Stephen - nice tunes! Thanks for the add! Have you managed to get your guitar hands on a G7th capo yet?! You wont want to miss out! Come and have a look and get in touch if you're interested...
Hey Stephen, We're looking forward to it too...will be the band's second gig in Wales ever (after our Swansea Chattery in March...and I see you're playing there soon yourself)... Was pleased you were on the bill after a listen to that 'Cassady' track - great stuff...Matt from Hot Burrito told me yesterday you were a top live band too...should be a great night See you soon Pat Southern Tenant Folk Union
hi stephen cheers for the friendship what beautiful music your great check out our music and music video's and let us know what you think love and peace from us all at harry munk!!!
Hi Stephen/The Black Sand Band. Cracking set at The Riverside last night, definitely the best I've seen you. Catch up again soon, Tim and Blind River Scare.
Hi Steve. Re-the videos........ Totally, totally awesome. Cassidy was always a classic and it should be heard by every fucker in the world. Blown away by it all m8. Really well done to you and the band. Let's hope this/next year is gonna be ours yeah? Would love to do some gigs with you when we're ready if you'd like to?
Hi Stephen/ The Black Sand Band, enjoyed the set last night, the new line-up worked really well.
Looking to listening to the new album, catch up with you again soon.
Tim and Blind River Scare.
Great song Cassidy,,,,, just feel a new age 60's feeling, It doesn't sound sixteys as such but it moves you the same,, not that i ever was even born there but theres a vibe in everything. what a waste of myspace that message was. some may think , but what if i were to carry on writing like then and this and this, and a bit more of this and that, Cheers Stephen,
OOH! Gigs! Will try to catch you! I'm playing Welsh Club on the 17th May with Culp1! I'll swap you! Was at The Hanbury last weekend for some vino in the sun! LOVELY! Hope you're good!
Thanks so much for your comment! We loved what we heard on your page especially the sitar! Love it! We hope you will continue to stop by our page and give us some feedback on new music we will be posting. Keep on spreading your magical music! Infinite blessings from Elizabeth and Freedom's Call
Lighty!!! You mad hermit type person! Cassady!! What a song! I had a live CD of that and lent it to a guy called S. Light. Never saw it again. As you can see, The Deep have re-formed.......Older, better, wiser and angrier! We got Mountain on drums and Curt our original singer playing guitar too! This is a video I took of Eyes hitching a lift from Brewsters last week......
Add The Deep young man. You are already on my top friends. Now then, where is my copy of Poets Of The New Beat Generation?
Hi Stephen, how's things?
Thanks for the add, will hopefully catch up with you again soon.
Possibly tie-in on another gig.
Cheers for now, Tim and Blind River Scare.
I'm originally from Malpas! I went to Caerleon Comprehensive school! Am back this weekend for bevvies in at the ole 'tart and The Bull and no doubt The Hanbury! I love the place!
Hey Stephen!
Cymru am Byth!
I am a fellow Welshman believe it or not :)
Im origionally from Swansea...but have been living in Texas for 25 years now...
Keep up the good work, and keep in touch...
cheers~
Dafydd
I like the mood that your music creates song to song its different but you stilll feel this mood amongst the songs
i wish we could all meet and listen live
that is i meen the stuff that we like!!!!
Thanks for stopping by, checking out the girls space and leaving a comment. I really like your songs, please keep me informed of any developments and any new songs.
Kirsty x (I maintain the girls space and pass all feedback, comments etc straight to them).
Hi mate, hows it goin? Sorry its a bit late notice, but we're playin Cardiff Barfly Sat 27th May, doors at 7.30. We're the first band on, so if you can make it try and get there nice and early. Hope to see you there!
The Toy Band
