Scottish singer-songwriter Gary Stewart and his versatile six-piece band have been delighting audiences far and wide with their faithful rendition of Paul Simon’s classic album Graceland.
Originally formed in 2015 for a performance at Underneath the Stars Festival, Gary and his band have steadily been performing shows at venues and Festivals across the UK and beyond (including a sell-out performance at York Barbican in December 2024) for almost a decade.
2026 marks the fortieth anniversary of Graceland and the York-based troubadour and fellow musicians are gearing up for a busy year commemorating the anniversary, delighting audiences old and new with the beloved South African rhythms, melodies and harmonies that made this album a universal classic.
Gary Stewart solo
See Gary Stewart perform his own material in a solo performance at The Met on Friday 4 September.
Reviews
“Gary Stewart and his band masterfully recreated not just the sound of Paul Simon's Graceland album but also the energy and soul that makes the original recording such a huge joy to listen to. An ambitious and wonderful feat to achieve in a live performance.”
Joe Rusby – Underneath the Stars Festival
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