ever heard a band called Tempest?

Subject: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 28 Aug 00 - 09:51 PM

Has anybody ever gone to a concert by a Celtic band called Tempest? Do they do true folk or folk-rock?

Subject: RE: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: p.j.
Date: 29 Aug 00 - 12:58 AM

Tempest is based in Oakland, CA and plays quite a bit in this area. One of their founders and lead guitar is Norwegian born Lief Sorbye. I've heard Lief play with his acoustic group (Caliban) in a small pub, and with Tempest, the larger, louder, rock-folk version at festivals. They're talented musicians who've found a solid folk-rock niche. If you're looking for a "traditional folky" sound, you will probably be disappointed in Tempest. If you're looking for folk-influenced rock music, you might just enjoy them. The website is www.tempestmusic.com

Cheers

pj

Subject: RE: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: Rana
Date: 29 Aug 00 - 08:30 AM

Tempest sounded interesting in a Dirty Linen article, and also after some Newsgroup posts. I risked one of their CDs ("Magna Carta") and found it more of a mediocre "celtic" heavy metal." Wasn't my taste but others do like it - you may want to listen before buying.

Rana

Subject: RE: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 29 Aug 00 - 09:51 PM

Thanks for your responses. They help.