Stephen Smith +// Paul Nowak – Live at Prohibition Recording Studios

Stephen Smith is a singer-songwriter and activist from St. Helens, Merseyside. Known for his eclectic, acoustic, folk style, his music frequently addresses social and political issues.

His powerful, lyric-driven songs cover themes of “love, hope, freedom, addiction and peace.” He has notably written protest songs, including “Liar Liar” about the Hillsborough Disaster and ‘When the fire’s gone out’ commemorating the Miners’ Strike.

Stephen has released several works, including his debut 2011 album ‘Next Train to Nowhere’ and his most recent album, ‘Troubadour’, released in October 2025.

Listen to Stephen’s latest album here: Troubadour – Album by Stephen Smith | Spotify

Album Review: https://www.folknorthwest.co.uk/music-stephen-smith

Paul Nowak

Birkenhead based singer-songwriter Paul Nowak sings songs about love, politics and cowboys.

Paul’s debut EP ‘Cowboy Songs’ & follow up ‘People Like You’ are available on Spotify and Bandcamp. https://paulnowak.bandcamp.com/music Facebook.com/musiclivefromtheshed

Paul has played sold out gigs in and around Merseyside and London’s Green Note & Betsey Trotwood, as well as providing support for the likes of Ian Prowse and Sean Taylor.

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Consider this your chance, as a fan, to come hear the artist you love perform in an intimate, inner-city studio environment and also discover new, similar and fantastic musicians.

This is a unique gig experience that puts you at the heart of the artist’s performance.

Due to this we have a minimal talking/phone use policy during performances.

Any unnecessary noise during performances will result in you being asked to leave the event.

We thank you for helping us to create a listening environment and respecting the artists.

No under 18s allowed.

Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts shortly after.

A large proportion of the revenue raised from ticket sales is returned to the artists as payment for their talent and musicianship.

Prohibition Recording Studios prides itself in having musical integrity on behalf of ourselves and the artists.

Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable.

We politely ask all guests to arrive within 30 minuites of the door opening time to ensure performances are not disturbed. Once performances start, our doors will be closed.

Main Act: Stephen Smith

Support: Paul Nowak

More Info

Ticket sales end at 12pm on the day of the event – No tickets will be available on the door unless specified by Prohibition Recording Studios. 

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