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