Breezy,
   the age old problem has reared it's ugly head again. The version of the guy you remember and the Benbow that is current are now two very different people. Steve's staple songs are "Ghost riders" and "Goodnight to your web footed friends" which he always finishes his sets off with. After nearly fifty years in the business Steve's musical tastes are very eclectic. That is what you get for being the guitar player for the B.B.C, session guy etc. As for "You only book the best" He still knock spots off of any modern singer/Instrumentalist that has reared their heads in the last twenty years. That is why Martin Carthy gave him a good write up in his book, as did George Melly... should i continue? as for you only book the best did you buy a copy of his c.d? That should give you a vague idea of what he is about these days.
Dave - steve is not driving the cab "professionally" due to ill health.
The oldman is seventy, the protege is twenty two. Steve gigs on a friday evening but if the 'Conditions' were right we both would come over. I would love to come but I myself don't drive.
with regards.
   pete.