Composers and musicians Steve Bonham and Christopher Lydon have been collaborating for twenty years, and have composed together and separately for numerous albums and theatrical productions. They are continuing their partnership to create stings and soundtracks for film, TV, video games, adverts and theatre shows steeped in the principles of the Artisan Manifesto.

Their style is singular and authentic and acoustic, with its roots in Americana, folk, country, blues, jazz and rock.
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​They create music that resonates both sides of the Atlantic – or indeed anywhere the music of the outlaw, the renegade, the loner, the rebel, the lover, the outsider has meaning.
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CURRENT PROJECTS:

Who is my accuser?
The imaginary trial of Samuel Slater
Music for a new play destined for Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2020

American Wilderness
The latest album from Steve Bonham and The Long Road

Songs and music for upcoming national tour of Shakespeare-inspired Queer Lady M for 1623 theatre company
What does Artisan Works do?
​Provide music for your sync or theatre project, from our existing pre-composed pieces or you can commission us to create something brand new for your needs.
  1. ·We have creative flair, flexibility and can work to your brief
  2. ·We know that executing quality technical precision is important to you, so we make that a priority when delivering
  3. ·We can work in high pressure environments and with quick turnarounds
What do people say ?
We have a track record of creating “bold and innovative” (RnR Magazine) music.

 “...outlaw songsmiths, who employ a renegade Anglo touch to make Americana great again”. (RnR )

“Steve never shirks from a challenging adventure; a great example of his resolute attitude as an artist” (Gashouse Radio)
Examples of our work
American Wilderness theme #1 00:17
TAGS ​driving forward, horse across the prairie

​American Wilderness focus #1 00:25
TAGS ​hanging out, the old boys in the back room, soaking it up

​Dragon's Tail bullet #1 00:10
TAGS ​scene shift, moving on, a new place

American Wilderness bullet #1 00:08
TAGS ​take off, first on the draw

Dragon's Tail theme #1 00:26
TAGS ​breaking free, the thoughtful rebel

Dragon's Tail theme #2 00:12
TAGS ​transition, moving forward
​For more samples, please email info@artisan-creative.com

CHRIS 'THE BISHOP' LYDON

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Chris is a pianist, tuba player and musical director across the UK and Europe, including with Liz Green, Skipton Camerata, at Glastonbury Festival, Bestival. He is also an arranger and producer of various albums, podcast, and audio books. He has worked with some of the UK’s leading orchestra’s, including the Hallé, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Manchester Camerata;  leading venues Woodworm Studios, Toe Rag Studios, Riverside Studios, and The Space (London).  He is an arranger for various ensembles, including Beth Nielsen Chapman’s UK tour (2010).

STEVE BONHAM

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Steve has a feel for melody and mood, and a knack for matching or contrasting words with the music…a mixture of ideas and styles that any aspiring songwriter should hear” RnR Magazine
Lead songwriter for, performed guitar and vocals on, and produced ten albums, recorded at Woodworm Studios (England), Mountain View Studios (Ireland). Steve has composed three musicals (Earth Song, Miracle Man and The Christmas Thief) Currently he is working on new musical for Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2020 (Who Is My Accuser? The imaginary trial of Samuel Slater). Author of books (A Little Nostalgia For Freedom, A Beautiful Broken Dream) and Vagabond philosopher blog. Festival performances include Isle of Wight Festival, Acoustic Festival of Great Britain, UK Country Stage at Welshpool Festival, Ireby Folk Festival, BAAFest.​