Steve Patten singing with an acoustic guitar by the river at the Suir Inn, Cheekpoint

Live music for Wexford and the South East

Solo acoustic, Journeyman classic rock, Breeze and Rock Garden, for pubs, hotels, weddings and parties. Now booking for Christmas.

In 2027 I’m sailing to France and playing harbour towns all the way. Run a venue on the route? Let’s talk.

Map of the 2027 route of S.V. Arrested from New Ross via Wales and the south coast of England to La Roche-Bernard in Brittany

The voyage

From mid-April 2027 I’m sailing S.V. Arrested 1,520 nautical miles from New Ross, through Wales and along the south coast of England, to La Roche-Bernard in Brittany, playing in harbour towns all the way.

Musician. Skipper. Back on the road.

After years in management consulting, I’ve traded boardrooms and spreadsheets for open water and live music.

I played professionally through an agency for many years. Now I book directly with venues across the South East, and on the 2027 voyage I’ll be singing for my supper in harbour towns all the way to France.

Steve Patten performing his Journeyman classic rock show

Hear me live before you book

Come along to one of my weekly sessions and hear the show for yourself.

Musicians playing acoustic guitars at the Theatre Sessions in the Theatre Bar, New Ross

Every Tuesday

Theatre Bar, New Ross

8pm – 11pm

The Theatre Sessions

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Every Sunday

Furlongs Bar, Passage East

6:30pm – 8:30pm

With ’kin Shambles

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Check out the Journeyman live showreel

“A fantastic guitarist, a great entertainer and an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Keith Atkins, former Social Secretary, Stone Sailing Club, Essex

From the Ship’s Log

Follow along as I get S.V. Arrested, and the show, ready for 2027. Pick the part that interests you.

S.V. Arrested moored alongside

Preparing the Boat

Getting S.V. Arrested ready to be a home afloat for two humans, two small dogs and a travelling musician.

Steve Patten playing acoustic guitar by the water

Preparing the Show

Shrinking the rig and building a show that works from a boat, a quayside or a bar.

Map of the 2027 voyage route from New Ross to La Roche-Bernard

Planning the Voyage

The route from Ireland through the UK to La Roche-Bernard, and the search for a home port.

Watch the journey

Sailing, music and everything in between.

My YouTube channel, Rock and Rollers Sailing, follows the boat preparations, the gigs and the voyage to France. Subscribing is free, and a growing audience helps make the whole adventure possible.

Steve Patten playing guitar aboard his previous boat, Randy Robber