Kathryn Tickell is a Northumbrian piper, fiddler and composer. She works solo, in the Kathryn Tickell Band, and also performs as a duo with Scottish harp player and singer Corrina Hewat.
For more info or to buy CDs please visit www.kathryntickell.com
As far as the tracks/downloads go...be aware that 'techno ate the musicians' is the bonus track from the 'strange but true' CD...don't be scared...the rest of the album isn't like that!
It's a look at some of the many collaborations Kathryn has been involved with over the years, most of which were never recorded, and which many people are unaware of. There are collaborations with Catriona Macdonald, the Brazz Brothers, Andy Sheppard, Karen Tweed, Folkestra, Katie Doherty, The Demagogue Reacts! Pipelines and Corrina Hewat...I suppose the whole album is a celebration of friendship and tunes! - - -
DISCOGRAPHY - On Kielderside(1984) - Borderlands(1986) - Common Ground(1988) - The Kathryn Tickell Band(1991) - Signs(1993) - The Gathering(1997) - The Northumberland Collection(1998) - Debateable Lands(1999) - Ensemble Mystical(2000) -Music for a New Crossing(2001 - limited edition CD with Andy Sheppard) - Back to the Hills(2002) - Air Dancing(2004) - The Sky Didn't Fall(2006 - with Corrina Hewat) - Strange but True(2006). Instrumental(2007) - - -
Kathryn has also appeared on CDs by (among others): The Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Linda Thompson, 3 Sting CDs, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Jimmy Nail, Alan Parsons and June Tabor.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
“Can I meet you?” “It depends on the tides,” she said. “Can I hold you, Kiss you all over, Lick the dew from your eyes, Feel your white skin, Touch your tongue with mine, Stroke you, Breathe in your ears, Smell your hair, Share the night with you?” “It depends on the tides,” she said.
The Kathryn Tickell Band track 'Nancy's Waltz/200th Birthday Jig' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 8th July 2009. Live on air on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT. The full play list is now up on my blog.
To listen live outside the South Hams area of Devon UK; follow the link @ www.soundartradio.org.uk
KEITH ARMSTRONG'S BIRTHDAY BASH - IN HONOUR OF 'JACK THE BLASTER' BATES & THOMAS SPENCE
come along to the marsden grotto in south shields on wednesday 24th june at 7.30pm to celebrate the birthday of 'jingling geordie' keith armstrong.
there will be poetry from paul summers, catherine graham, william martin, dave alton and 'jingle' himself, with songs from marie little and tony whittle and sea shanties from jim mageean and 'the ancient mariners'.
the event is in honour of newcastle's eighteenth century poet and agitator thomas spence and local hero and miner, jack 'the blaster' bates, who, back in 1780, at the age of 80, excavated his new home in the rocks at marsden which became known as the 'marsden grotto'. in honour of jack, spence wrote above the fireplace in jack's cave, the following:
'ye landlords vile, whose man's peace mar, come levy rents here if you can; your stewards and lawyers i defy, and live with all the RIGHTS OF MAN.'
this was the first use of the phrase 'the rights of man'.
Things goin' well with me? KT, I GOT MARRIED in late May and am trying to find a house to buy for this (lucky?) gal! So I am in hog heaven...an expression rarely used, I notice, here in England. best always, Sid Griffin P.S. The Coal Porters need a new double bassist. Tell your London pals who play one, okay? 'Ta!
Hey Kathryn, Only four photos total after the last time I suggested you put a new shot up? C'mon, do a photo session or hire the local spotty Herbert to come to a show. Be more user-friendly...I mean your music is always amazing! Get that interactive scene going... My nine year old daughter is playing the fiddle well and making her Kentucky Dad very happy by doing so. Please give her a lesson sometime, okay? adios y hasta lluego, Sid Griffin
