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BRYONY HOLDEN (Vocals, 16 string Gothic Harp, Shruti box, Congas,) "step from your world..."
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ERIN HOLDEN (Modal Acoustic Guitars, Octave Mandola)
"If the music doesn't grab your soul, it's not worth playing"
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KATHRYN 'THE PIXIE': Violin, Viola, Accordion, Pixie Dust and backing vocals "Nom! Nom! Nom!"
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Influences
My 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 2 x CD (CSR84CD) - August 2007...We are Track 2 on side 2 (to make you stay)
Sounds Like
Hopefully ourselves!!
Mythago (CD 2007)- Songs of magic and enchantment £5 plus £1 P+P
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.
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 .....
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REVIEW by FolkWords
www.folkwords.com
'Mythago' and 'Of Dark Woods And Bright Fires' CD's £5.00 + £1 p+p
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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.
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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)
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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)
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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