The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #109284   Message #2305539
Posted By: Tyke
03-Apr-08 - 11:55 AM
Thread Name: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
Subject: RE: Holmfirth Festival of Folk
Treebeard + Paul Pearson

Treebeard were formed in 1998 by Haze & World Turtle brothers Chris &
Paul McMahon plus Paul Chisnell (Haze, Three Legged Cat, Old Pekuliar),
Gordon Walker (Ant Hill Mob & guest on World Turtle's 'Wilderness of
Eden') and Chris Jellis (Old Pekuliar).
The band play original songs and tunes as well as a selection of rock,
pop, folk (& even country!) songs in their own inimitable way. They
describe their style as 'Heavy Wood', acoustic music played on a range
of instruments, including guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki,
accordion, balalaikas (of all sizes), plus assorted percussion, topped
off with 4 & 5 part harmony vocals.
The band have recently been joined by Ceri Ashton (on flute/fiddle) of
ceilidh band The Outlandish Knights & folk trio Hiraeth.
Treebeard released their debut CD 'Heavy Wood' on Gabadon Records in
2002 and are currently working on a follow-up CD. They have a track
"Train" featured on the "Forged in Sheffield" folk compilation.
www.treebeard.org.uk