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Tinkerscuss
Acoustic / Celtic / Folk

TINKERSCUSS: Chilled - and often chilling....



Cheltenham, Southwest
United Kingdom

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Member Since6/16/2006
Band MembersBryony Faerie ************************* BRYONY HOLDEN (Vocals, 16 string Gothic Harp, Shruti box, Congas,) "step from your world..." ************************* Photobucket ************************* ERIN HOLDEN (Modal Acoustic Guitars, Octave Mandola) "If the music doesn't grab your soul, it's not worth playing" ************************* Photobucket************************* KATHRYN 'THE PIXIE': Violin, Viola, Accordion, Pixie Dust and backing vocals "Nom! Nom! Nom!" *************************
InfluencesMy biggest single influence is Sarah McQuaid, plus the instrumental skills of Martin Simpson. Dick Gaughan. Martin Carthy. Al Petteway. John Martyn. RJ(Bob) Stewart (who bridges instrumental and vocal influence for his massive contribution to our sound). The musical talent of Karine Polwart. The voices of June Tabor. Joni Mitchell. Sandy Denny. Jaquie McShee and Maddy Prior. Celtic harpists Alan Stivell and Kim Robertson and the magnificent but sadly late Lal Waterson. John Barleycorn Reborn JOHN BARLEYCORN REBORN 2 x CD (CSR84CD) - August 2007...We are Track 2 on side 2 (to make you stay)
Sounds LikeHopefully ourselves!! Mythago CD Cover Mythago (CD 2007)- Songs of magic and enchantment £5 plus £1 P+P
Of Darkwoods And Bright Fires Of Darkwoods And Bright Fires CD 2006 £5 plus £1 P+P
We support minimum packaging. All our cd's come in a slimline jewel case to save on cost.
Record LabelFae Folk Music (Own label)


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2009 7:45P
ENCHANTMENT at New Brewery Arts Theatre-CIRENCESTER CIRENCESTER, Southwest
Jul 17 2009 7:00P
NEWBOLD COMYN ARMS Leamington Spa, Midlands
Aug 31 2009 3:00P
FOXSTOCK FESTIVAL- Fox Inn, Gt Barrington, OXON Great Barrington, Southwest
Sep 11 2009 10:00P
Cirencester Herritage Weekend CIRENCESTER, Southwest
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
THE QUARRY GIG TETBURY, Southwest
Nov 8 2009 8:00P
FLEECE INN with STEVE TILSTON EVESHAM, Southwest

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   About Tinkerscuss

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Born in Liverpool, the Holden sisters grew up surrounded by music of all types, and after playing in various bands from the late 1970’s to early 1980’s they found themselves listening more to the likes of Pentangle, John Martyn, Jethro Tull and Joni Mitchell and eventually discovering folk greats like Martin Simpson, the Watersons (with Martin Carthy) and Dick Gaughan. This sent them in a new direction. After settling in the Cotswolds in the mid 1980’s they started in the folk clubs and small local music festivals . Their love of acoustic music flourished and in 2003 after a tour of the Western Isles of Scotland they recorded their first home-produced CD called ‘A Tangle Of Isles’ - a mix of traditional songs from Scotland, Ireland, England and Brittany. Keeping a traditional theme and a love of good stories, ‘Of Darkwoods and Bright Fires’ was released in 2006. 'Mythago' came in 2007 with its darker, seductive tone.. looking towards the girls' pagan roots and bringing a wider range of audience to the band. The music is delicate and yet powerfully delivered to create an atmosphere of melody and ethereal beauty. Tinkerscuss are storytellers and dream-weavers, reminiscent of the traditional "shanachies" of old. Their music will enthrall and delight with a combination of Bryony's rich resonant vocals and Erin's modal guitar style - further enhanced from late 2008 by the addition of the multi-talented Kathryn Wheeler on Viola, accordion and vocals. Let them take you on a journey from light songs of the seasons to a darker eerie place of twighlight and dreams.. The Tinkerscuss experience is coherent, professional, and not to be missed. Sit back and enjoy ..... ****************************************************** REVIEW by FolkWords www.folkwords.com 'Mythago' and 'Of Dark Woods And Bright Fires' CD's £5.00 + £1 p+p ****************************************************** Delicate, powerful beauty. Mythago from Tinkerscuss is a rare, rich treasure of story and myth delivered with refined atmosphere and edge. Mythago encompasses depth, power and force delicately applied. Just a touch is all that's needed to reach out and enthrall the listener. There is within this album a mix of love, fear, darkness and light that carries a dreadful beauty. To Make You Stay is gentle soft seduction, while The Cursing Song has a guitar that slithers up and down your spine. And their outstanding version of Long Lankin will linger in your head for a long time. Fine Horseman is magic - probably best listened to in front of a single candle in the dark - just to make sure you're spooked. An album of passionate music. ****************************************************** Track listing for ‘Mythago’ Track 1: To Make You Stay (Waterson) Track 2: Fine Horseman (Waterson) Track 3: Scarecrow (Waterson) Track 4: Child Among The Weeds (Waterson) Track 5: The Weavers Song (RJ Stewart) Track 6: The Cursing Song (RJ Stewart) Track 7: Song Of The Green Man (RJ Stewart) Track 8: Long Lankin (Traditional) Track 9: Edward (Traditional) Track 10: Willow’s Song (Paul Giovanni) Track 11: Fairytale Lullaby (John Martyn) Track 12: Sing A Song Of Summer (John Martyn) ****************************************************** Track listing for ‘Of Darkwoods And Bright Fires Track 1: Siúil A Ruin (Traditional) Track 2: Black Waterside (A.L. Lloyd) Track 3: Searching For Lambs (Traditional) Track 4: Ballad Of Charlotte Dymond (E & B Holden) Track 5: Polly On The Shore (Traditional) Track 6: So Early In The Spring (Traditional) Track 7: Western Men (E & B Holden) Track 8: Ta Me Mo Shúi (Traditional) Track 9: Go Your Way (Anne Briggs) Track 10: Snows They Melt The Soonest (Traditional) Track 11: High Germany (Traditional) Track 12: Oiche Chúin (Traditional) Track 13: Winter Fire And Snow (Anúna)


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Tinkerscuss has 1916 friends.
 Karine Polwart 


 Sarah McQuaid 


 Fiona Mackenzie 


 Martin Simpson 


 Chris Wood 


 Steve Tilston 


 Nick Drake 


 Seth Lakeman 


 ANUNA 


 Jacqui Mcshee 


 Bert Jansch 


 Liam Ó Maonlaí 


 Pierre Bensusan 


 John martyn 


 Julian Longden 


 Pamela Wyn Shannon 


 Pamela Wyn Shannon & Lisa Gutkin 


 SCHELMISH (OFFICIAL) 


 Way Out West 


 3 Wishes Faery Fest™ 09 


 Brocc 


 leski 


 Metheglin 


 Kim Guy 

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 Cruel Folk 


 Bob Porter 


 Terry Emm 


 John Barleycorn Reborn 


 Rebsie Fairholm 





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leski





Jul 6 2009 11:55 AM

Hi,
Just to let you know that the gig in Kempsford has fallen through. It would have been great to see you, but I'm sure we'll catch up again! On the saturday, we're playing in the Redlion in Castle Eaton & hosting an open session during the day (from 12 noon). If you have any time before your show, perhaps you could come along!?! We are then playing for the village barn dance in the evening, otherwise we would have come along to see you! Anyway, whatever happens, hope you have a great weekend- enjoy the gig & hope to catch up soon. x
Elfas





Jul 5 2009 6:29 PM

A great many thanks Tinkerscuss. Most merry love, light and peace, Fleas x
Celticagent


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Jul 3 2009 8:43 PM

My Fiddler's Bow is on sale this month. Visit this page: http://adamrsweet.com/mybow.html to order through PayPal or direct from Emily's Website Every order comes with a free cake of green Irish rosin! Adam
Sally That lemonade woman (TM)





Jul 2 2009 7:12 AM

It'll be great to see you at Tewkesbury, are you performing or reenacting?
Edward Mikalski (Teddy)





Jul 1 2009 8:19 AM

Ah if I was only young enough to work again Bryony .I would swap it for the life of traveling and playing -How I ever you getting out of bed feeling as tired as you where when you crawled in :-))Ah well i will go with my rum tot and my coffee down to my tableby the sea and think about all those things i dont have to do today ,Big hugs Teddy xx
Metheglin





Jun 29 2009 8:26 PM

Hello you Tinkers,
Just passing through to say you were brill at the Faery Fest and we love both the CD's....we'll have to play on the same bill sometime.
Lots of love
Pete, Clare and Mike
Florida Phil..Black Knight of the Baebes





Jun 29 2009 6:19 PM

Dear Ladies,
I am so glad i got to see you at Faery Fest, you were a real breath of fresh air, wonderful!!

Best wishes always, your faithful servant...xxx
leski





Jun 28 2009 9:48 PM

Hey guys, it was great to meet you at the Faery fest - look forward to seeing you in Glos. in a couple of weeks!!! x
The Rowan Amber Mill





Jun 28 2009 8:37 PM

Thank you for your beautiful words. They mean a lot. Love and best wishes, The Rowans.
Malc





Jun 28 2009 12:33 PM

May the faeries always sprinkle your footsteps with stardust! Malcx
3 Wishes Faery Fest™ 09





Jun 28 2009 10:25 AM

Thank you ladies, you were brilliant! xxx
Kim Guy


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Jun 26 2009 9:08 PM

Simply Fabulous - as always! Thank you for the friendship and the music (and for letting me sing with you a Bodmin F.C!!!).
Big loves to you ALL! x0x0x0x
Brocc





Jun 25 2009 7:05 PM

Thank you, ladies! Loved your set too - wasn't it a wonderful weekend?
Nobody Knows





Jun 25 2009 11:48 AM

Best regards!
Carmen





Jun 25 2009 9:12 AM

Loved your set at Barley Folk last night - thanks for dropping in!
Enjoy the rest of your tourette, and look forward to seeing you soon.
Oll an gwella - alll the best x
KC





Jun 19 2009 2:17 AM

Good to have you as a friend! Love and Peace! KC
Alex West





Jun 17 2009 1:22 PM

Thanks for coming to hear us on Monday, much appreciated.

Hope your Cornish trip is as fantastic as it should be! You deserve to have a wonderful time and to be well-received.

I'm having a week away in Dorset from Monday, my voice needs a break and so does the rest of me!

See you soon.

Love,

Alex.
Sourdeline





Jun 14 2009 4:07 PM

Thanks for the ad.
We like your beautiful music.
Nanny blue eyes





Jun 12 2009 8:13 PM

Hi, Have a wonderfull time at three wishes:)
SKULLY 4 Fans





Jun 11 2009 8:04 PM

Hello again! Where in the UK do you live? The Forest of Dean sounds so important and beautiful!


Honeymae
Sally That lemonade woman (TM)





Jun 11 2009 3:29 PM

You are too kind ladies! I hope your visit to the south west goes well. I'll be in Devon just after you've been and done!

3 Wishes Festival sounds lovely.

sal
Whoops n Daisy





Jun 11 2009 9:40 AM

hello now you can understand why I am always so confused and why I thought your beautifull sister was your brother :-)Big hugs Great Grandad teddy :-))(Mr Whoops )xx
The Hare and the Moon





Jun 11 2009 8:34 AM

Thank you for being a friend of The Hare And The Moon. We are bewitched by your incredible music!
x
The Rowan Amber Mill





Jun 10 2009 10:18 PM

Hi Tinkerscuss. We will be releasing a 10 track pastoral psych folk CD entitled 'midsummers' on 24th June 2009. midsummers is currently available to buy from our website www.millersounds.co.uk . You can hear some tracks from midsummers on our myspace player. Best wishes, The Rowan Amber Mill.
Lise Liddell





Jun 9 2009 7:15 PM

Love it! Thanks.
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