"They have a quality that's hard to define; their stage presence is quite captivating" - Myrna Reay, Carlisle Folk & Blues Club
"dark, delicious and delirious" - Noeline Kavanagh The Canteen
“Thank you… you made me giggle like I ain’t for a long while” - Naomi The Square Orange Sept ‘07
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Elly Postlethwaite
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Influences
Canny geezas we like:
Tom Lehrer
Martin & Lewis
Tim Minchin
amongst just slightly lesser mortals such as Artisan, Fiona Apple, Depeche Mode, Ani DiFranco, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, Annie Lennox, Elbow, Tool, Jeff Buckley, Red House Painters, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Dr John, John Denver, Janis Joplin, Massive Attack, Sammy Davis Jr, Melanie, Hazel O'Connor, Supertramp, Hamell On Trial, Pentangle, Richie Havens, Kevin Spacey, Kinobe, Sigor Ros, American Music Club, Sheila Chandra, Dreadzone, Billy Bragg, Dolly Parton, A Perfect Circle, Bill Hicks, Mike Leigh, Bertolt Brecht, Six Feet Under, Wassily Kandinsky, Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Jarry, David Attenborough, The Prisoner, The (Original) Mr Men (not the Imposters), Charlie Brown, The Wombles
----------------TONGUE TIDE - THE DUO--------------------
Tongue Tide are a contemporary female singing and song writing duo born and bred in tidal towns either ends of the UK; Barrow-in-Furness and Broadstairs.
Rich lyrics, unusual harmonies and a powerful emotive delivery is the exciting result of their creative collaboration since 2007. With a strong captivating stage presence, a choice selection of tongue in cheek covers fused with their own quirky, feisty, provocative songs Tongue Tide entertain and engage their audience, riding the current from laughter through tears sharing ludicrously lucid moments of meaning.
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Ali Rigg
Ali left formal education as soon as possible blowing harmonious raspberries as she went! Daydreaming had yet to be recognised as a constructive attribute....
Subsequent to her role as choir master of Lanternhouse Voices during the last six years of Welfare State International, Ali continues to inspire and enthuse hundreds of people with her velvet voice and passion for singing. As principle singer in countless shows she has worked alongside many top international musicians and organisations including the English Touring Opera.
"I exorcize beasts of my mind by singing from my core"
Jodi
Jodi has been tongue tied since birth affording her a cynical trip on this life fairground we all play around in. With no musical training to speak of other than a burning passion for matters of consequential truth, she has eventually stepped out of the singer song writers bedroom closet to share a peace of her mind to any audience member who dares and cares to listen.
Hey you 2! had a great time, thanks for having us! realy appreciate it and glad you enjoyed it! hopefully see you in the near future and well done on your set ('sorry' was fantastic)! oh and if thers any pics knocking about would love to see them!
Tomorrow (Thursday 21st) from 6 through to 7pm I shall be making a wally of myself on live radio. I shall play a few tunes with my drummer Scot Jowett and one of us is bound say something awful. So if you wish to catch our moment please have a listen. :p
The show is called "The Audio Files" on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and the frequency is 96 and 95.7FM, 1026AM. You can listen live and listen again online at bbc. co. uk/cambridgeshire
Hope you are all well and colourful, Steph Brown and Cheshire Cat
Hello lovelies, Hope you're both well and have had a good start to the new year. I'll try to get to the next 4play as the line up looks great but my plays are on tour around then so I'm not sure if I'll be about. Hopefully bump into you soon, Sarah x
With another year winding down to the end comes the end of year awards - and the return of the TGM Awards. The awards are back for its fifth year, hoping to be as successful as last year's.
To anyone who is new to this, the TGM Awards is an annual end of year awards event, which celebrates the best local bands in Cumbria and South West Scotland. And with many local acts battling for awards, there is so much to choose from.
We can confirm that Tongue Tide have 1 nomination:
* Best South Cumbria Act
Voting will begin on Saturday 22nd November and close on Friday 19th December, and the winners announced in the run up to Christmas.
Heloooooo...... This is Steph Brown calling all those who give a biscuit. Just a note to say My !7 SONG EP! Is now buyable via me myspace site, just check out my blog :) Steph Brown
By 'eck, you ladies know how to put on a good night! Just wanted to say thanks for inviting us to play, it was great and had such a good vibe. We loved your set too, it was a real treat to hear stuff we'd never heard you do before - cracking performance! We enjoyed Bill and were blown away by Paul. We'll pop round for that cuppa and chinwag SOON! Lots and lots of love and thanks again. Rose and Matt xx
Really enjoyed the Twisted Cabaret last night. A great evening was had by all and your voices seem to get better every time I hear you (if that is even possible!!!) Well done for getting a great gig on and you also win the prize for best raffle I never won...the party was my favourite raffle moment I think...and a special black rose just for me, you twisted girls know how to spoil me. Thanks again. Sarah x
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