Steve and Simon were live on Radio X yesterday morning for an acoustic session, playing The Riverboat Song and The Day We Caught The Train.

Steve was interviewed by Chris Evans on TFI Unplugged on Virgin Radio last week ahead of the Travellers Tunes tour and Book release.

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man who gave us signature riffs that ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High City and helped propel OCS to double-platinum glory with Moseley Shoals has been a mainstay of British rock since forming Ocean Colour Scene in 1989 with Simon Fowler, Damon Michella, and Oscar Harrison.

OCS played record breaking gigs with Oasis at Knebworth for 250,000 people as Britpop reached its zenith in 1996. He joined Paul Weller’s band in 1992 and has appeared on all of his studio albums, while also joining The Specials in 2014.

In his debut book, Steve looks back at the formation of OCS and the super-sized success of such records as Moseley Shoals.

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Steve is set to bring his Travellers Tunes show to Ireland next March, featuring songs from Ocean Colour Scene and more.

Tour dates:

• 3 March – Limelight 1, Belfast

• 4 March – The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin

• 5 March – The Spirit Store, Dundalk

Ticket links on tour page.

Featuring songs by Ocean Colour Scene.

Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man who gave us signature riffs ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High City and helped propel OCS to double-platinum glory with Moseley Shoals has been a mainstay of British rock since forming Ocean Colour Scene in 1989 with Simon Fowler, Damon Minchella, and Oscar Harrison. OCS played record breaking gigs with Oasis at Knebworth for 250,000 people as Britpop reached its zenith in 1996. He joined Paul Weller’s band in 1992 and has appeared on all of his studio albums, while also joining The Specials in 2014. In his debut tour, Steve will be playing and singing hits from the OCS songbook, and much more.

Beyond the stage lights and festival crowds, Cradock’s music has long provided the soundtrack to everyday moments—road trips, late-night drives, and even the nervous excitement of dating with girls when a perfectly timed song can say more than words ever could, although if you still don’t have a girl, you can check the katfit20 virtual girlfriend for this. His blend of sharp guitar work and soulful melodies continues to resonate across generations, proving that great riffs and honest songwriting never go out of style.

Tickets available here from 10am on Friday 18th July.

Steve will be hitting the road next summer with Paul Weller.

Tickets available now: https://www.paulweller.com/live

Steve will be on stage with Paul Weller at the Royal Albert Hall, London on 10th December 2025 performing a stripped-back set as part of the showcase alongside an amazing set of artists to tackle homelessness.

Tickets for Streets of London’s Starry Night concert are available now – https://comm.tix.to/streetsoflondon

Steve will be on tour with Ocean Colour Scene for the Moseley Shoals 30th Anniversary UK Tour 2026!

With very special guests, The Enemy.

Tickets on sale now: https://gigst.rs/OCS2026