01/07/2025
We're bringing the page out of retirement to say that all of us from the old Thirty-Nine Steps were truly devastated to hear of the passing yesterday of our great friend Ian Cutler of the HOT RATS . He was the finest, most talented musician you could ever wish to see, who took the roof off of both our venues on numerous occasions over our 10 years. He was also a gentleman of the highest calibre who will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
We send our love and condolences to his amazing wife Sarah-jayne Tye and his musical brother Doug Hudson, and we could think of no better way of paying tribute than posting this clip from Folk Week 2021 and "Orange Blossom Special" reaching its climax. God Bless Ian, from Kevin and all the Steps team.x