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ever heard a band called Tempest?

28 Aug 00 - 09:51 PM (#286909)
Subject: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: GUEST,leeneia

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


29 Aug 00 - 12:58 AM (#287012)
Subject: RE: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: p.j.

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


29 Aug 00 - 08:30 AM (#287100)
Subject: RE: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: Rana

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


29 Aug 00 - 09:51 PM (#287532)
Subject: RE: ever heard a band called Tempest?
From: GUEST,leeneia

Thanks for your responses. They help.