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
It was brilliant seeing you in Sydney and please come back soon! That was the best night I've had in ages ^_^ (Kim, who asked you to sign her quickening CD)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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