Adrienne Piggott (vocals)
Hayley Purcell (violin)
David Bentley (bass)
Nick Carter (guitar)
Paul Gooding (diatonic button accordion)
Rick Kearsley (drums and percussion)
Influences
We draw inspiration from the likes of Steeleye Span, Fleetwood Mac, Loreena McKennitt, Jethro Tull, Clannad, Fairport Convention, Kate Rusby, Show of Hands, Blowzabella, Inkubus Sukkubus, Oyster Band, Battlefield Band, Afro Celt Sound System, Eliza Carthy, Richard Thompson.....et al
is a folk-rock band from Adelaide, Australia whose music focuses on the concepts of magick, myth and legend.
The band was formed by Adrienne Piggott in 1992 and now comprises of Adrienne on vocals, Hayley on fiddle, David on bass, Nick on guitar, Paul on button accordion, and Rick on drums. Most of the songs are written by Adrienne and arranged by the band.
Spiral Dance has toured widely in Australia and the United States and has released six albums to date, the latest is a Live album entitled "Worts 'n' All.
Spiral Dance wins in three categories at the 2009 South Australian Folk Awards! The band won Most Outstanding Artist; Adrienne was named Most Outstanding Vocalist; Paul was voted Most Outstanding Instrumentalist. A huge thank you to all those that voted for us and support our music.
A new Songbook containing 13 of Adrienne's favourite self-penned songs is now available!
The book shows the full lyrics, musical notation for the melody lines and guitar chords for playing along.
The book also includes details of how the song came to be written, anecdotes, previously unseen photos of the band and other juicy tidbits...
Priced at $20 (plus postage and packaging where necessary), the book will only be available directly from us at gigs or by contacting us directly.
We can accept cash, cheques, money orders and PayPal but not Credit Cards.
To order your copy of the book NOW, simply email us at:
info@spiraldance.com.au
Here's what some people have said about the band...
a maelstrom of beautiful Pagan-Folk creativity
melodic, well-arranged and frankly damn catchy!
a unique edge and breath of modern air while still retaining the familiarity of traditional sounds
they should be touring the world playing at the international folk festival circuit, it is a crime that they are not!
the rhythm section are tighter than my landlord
intelligent, witty and above all down to Earth people...friends rather than just performers
Spiral Dance exude a confidence and classy maturity
it rattles your ancestors
you’re taken on a mystical, wistful journey to the heart of Celtic folk music
a class act both live and recorded
as powerful as any equinox, as reinvigorating as any inspired ritual
music of mystery and intrigue, a joyful celebration of life
mature, melodic and powerful
To download your own copy of Spiral Dance Upcoming Events,
Click HERE
Guy Pratt in store THIS WEDNESDAY, 15th of July 2009, from 2:30pm. Guy currently plays bass with Pink Floyd and has recorded with the late Michael Jackson , Madonna, Tina Turner, Jimmy Page and many more. He will be here to have a chat and sign autographs.
You can also go in the draw to WIN a 100 watt Ashdown Five15 bass amp, just by showing up. So come on down and have a laugh … you may walk away with that Ashdown bass amp!!
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.
You are all such wonderful people and performers, you deserved each and every award. I can't wait until you're up here again. I'm so looking forward to seeing you all again!!
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