Jane Hendry - vocals, violin
Ade Vincent - vocals, guitar, piano
Paul Daniel - drums
Tim Keegan - bass, vocals
Tobias Selkirk - piano accordian, piano, vocals
Influences
These acts have had a huge influence on either one or both of us:
Ed Harcourt, The Be Good Tanyas, Ray Lamontagne, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Damien Rice, Beirut, Ben Folds, Emiliana Torrini, Zero 7, David Bowie, The Restless, Neil Young, Martin Martini and The Bone Palace Orchestra, Angus & Julia Stone.
These people are from Melbourne, and we are lucky to be able to see them play regularly, and sometimes even collaborate with them. Their influence is huge, both musically and otherwise:
Tobias Selkirk, Dylan Young, Brendan Welch, Kel Day, Tobias Cummings, James Sidebottom, Jess McAvoy, Young Werther, Lindsay Phillips.
Sounds Like
“...an entwined and tight partnership. The Forsaken Few and Murderer in Uniform fly the album on towards the Paul Kelly/George airstrip, concentrating on a tightly compact and generally profound set of lyrics.”
BEAT MAGAZINE (Melbourne)
“The Tiger and Me, a cute romantic and musical couple, delivered a very charming set of spare, violin-laced cabaret-pop...that struck the right balance between grounded and theatrical”.
CBC (Canada)
"The vocals are sung with pure and simple qualities with velvety harmonies bringing together the collection of songs on the album."
"Split lead vocals...showcase how these impressive lyrics are interpreted."
RADIOINDY.COM
“Elements of country rub up against a cabaret feel and some Gypsyish tendencies. Accessible but esoteric enough to still stand out.”
NOW MAGAZINE (Toronto)
"a live looped circus act enters...making it hard to know what circus tent you’ve entered!"
BEAT MAGAZINE (Melbourne)
“A feisty, circus-folk ramble with genteel cabaret leanings, in ‘Big Trapeze’ The Tiger and Me walk the treacherous tightrope of new and old; dark and light. Stomping piano and old-world gypsy fiddle transport you to another time, under a Big Top, tapping one’s toe and swinging one’s hips.”
GEORGIA FIELDS (Melbourne)
"If you like a little folk music entwined with a little country beat you will not be disappointed when you hear the album 'The Tiger and Me'.”
RADIOINDY.COM
NOW AVAILABLE:
THE TIGER AND ME EP
THE TIGER AND ME: LIVE AT MANCHESTER LANE
Click on the image for more info and how to order
Or if you simply can't wait then you can purchase and download the tracks and artwork electronically instead, also by clicking on the image.
Both albums are also available on iTunes
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If you buy a physical cd, make sure you select 'No plastic' in postage options, it will save you money as the cd has no plastic anyway. It's one of those fancy cardboard ones. Pretty. Like tigers.
CDs are about $13 total (that covers postage and handling and everything) and downloads about $8.50. It all depends on that fickle, fickle exchange rate.
The Tiger and Me have been described as folk with gypsy and cabaret flavours. However, they offer something much more interesting than new-world longing for the drama and high stakes of old. The big-top energy of the Melbourne five-piece ignites with male/female lead vocals surrounded by driving piano, lusty violin, upright bass, drums, banjo, guitar, ukulele, a chorus of voices and a trilby-wearing accordionist. Their live show is an event for the ears, for the soul, and for all those rampant feet out there looking for the ultimate place to whirl and stomp.
They are currently recording their debut LP at Newmarket Studios. Featuring recordings of songs previously heard on Live at Manchester Lane and a host of new material, the album represents the culmination of the band’s growth from promising duo to captivating band.
The Tiger and Me began life as a duo when Ade Vincent and Jane Hendry recorded six songs in late 2007 which, originally intended as demos, were released as an EP after friends in the industry declared the recordings to be worthy of release. The self-titled EP received strong support from radio in Australia, including leading station Triple J, which interviewed the duo and broadcast several of their songs. They were also featured as one of ‘six of the best’ unearthed roots bands in Australia in Triple J's 'Jmag'.
The band’s diverse blend of influences, including Beirut, Jolie Holland, Martin Martini and Béla Bartók, represents the arrival at the style of music lead songwriter Ade Vincent spent his youth trying to locate. It was unearthed by songstress Jane Hendry, whose penchant for old cabaret tunes, 1940s wartime songs and the Hungarian waltzes for violin she played as a youngster created the spark that was needed.
The EP was successful in generating interest in the duo and drawing comparisons to the likes of Angus and Julia Stone. Their expansion to a band for their sell-out show at Manchester Lane in April 2008, however, marked the group’s true birth as they added Tim Keegan’s upright bass (previously seen playing for Liz Stringer and Jaimi Faulkner), Paul Daniel’s poetic drumming (Brendan Welch) and Tobias Selkirk’s quirky accordion playing (Tobias Cummings: Band). The show was recorded and released, capturing the band’s juxtaposition of high-energy shout outs and gentle folk melodies.
Immediately following the release of their live album, they undertook a tour of Canada, including shows at North by Northeast in Toronto and Vancouver’s New Music West Festival, before returning to play an east-coast support tour with Jess McAvoy in late 2008. They began 2009 with a string of successful headlining shows around Melbourne, drawing excellent crowds and acclaim from the Melbourne music community, as they made the public sit-up and take notice with their growth from sweet duo to raucous five-piece.
The Tiger and Me’s music shows more of a wink and a nod to the old cabaret den or speakeasy tradition than a blind adhesion to it. They have velvet plushness, braces, and accordions. And banjos. And unscripted whooping. The Tiger may have started out as a quirky kitten, but it is now well and truly grown, ravaging the curtains and threatening to topple your expectations with its outsize tail.
Photography by Tim Allen, Bobby Chen, John D. Pallot, Ryan O'Shaughnessy, Daniel McGahan, Claire Schubert and Kate McLernon.
Artwork courtesy of Kel Day: myspace.com/keldaynight..
Friday
Night Fire continues this Friday June 26 with Tobias Cummings and new band
Alaska Coats, Pony Face, and Voodoo Economic. Also Dan Lethbridge rounds out
his residency at Wesley Anne this Thursday June 25 with D Rogers in support.
Two great nights of local Melbourne
music, proudly presented by Hundred Fire Management. We hope to see you there!
Dan Lethbridge continues his June residency at Wesley Anne this
Thursday with support from one Tim Cannon. Come warm yourself by the
open fire, have a drink and relax with some great music.
Having played a number
of shows this year with his band the Campaigners, including a rousing set just
last week at the Northcote Social Club, Dan Lethbridge will be in stripped back
mode for his upcoming residency at the Wesley Anne. Playing every Thursday
night in June, Dan will be showcasing songs from his upcoming second album, as
well as reinterpreting classics from stellar debut 'Dreamers Of The World
Unite'. Dan kicks of his residency this Thursday June 4 with the one and only
Jed Pickett as support, with Tim Cannon, Sam Niedra and Simone Nolan and D.
Rogers supporting in coming weeks. Dan will be joined onstage each week by
regular Campaigner and gifted songwriter in his own right Damon Smith on keys.
Doors at 8pm, entry is $6 on the night.
Hey guys, noticed your playing at the fox this weekend, sorry i cant make it as im over in Adelaide doing some gigs with my other band!! Let's hook a show later in the year yeah??! Em x
HI!!! I went to your gig the other night at 303 and Wowser! Youz are great live as well as in the recording, well done, and have a nice day from Shell :)
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