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“Treebeard” Band on Tour

Treebeard was formed in 1998 by Haze & World Turtle brothers Chris & Paul McMahon plus Paul Chisnell (of Haze) and Gordon Walker, and were joined in 2006 by Ceri Ashton (of The Outlandish Knights & Hiraeth). Original guitarist Chris Jellis left the band in early 2009.

The band play original compositions as well as a selection of rock, pop, folk (& even country!) songs & tunes on a variety of acoustic instruments, including "The Ace of Spades" on fiddle & accordion, and Russian & Croatian tunes on giant balalaikas.

They are regulars on the beer festival circuit, playing Sheffield, Derby, Tamworth, Newark, Stockport, Lincoln, Stoke & Barnsley festivals, as well as performing at Earls Court for the Great British Beer Festival, and at the Cropredy fringe in 2008.

Treebeard have just released their 2nd CD "Reel Ale" on Gabadon Records which is available to buy from http://www.treebeard.org.uk.


Line-up:-
Paul Chisnell - bodhran, djembe, hand drums, talking drum, snare, congas, tambourine, vocals.
Chris McMahon - 12 string acoustic guitar, bouzouki, balalaika, accordion, vocals.
Paul McMahon - 6 string acoustic guitar, mandolin, semi acoustic, bass, contra bass balalaika, vocals.
Gordon Walker - violin, mandolin, vocals.
Ceri Ashton - flute, viola, fiddle, vocals.


Here is a list of Treebeard's tour dates for April 2010. With such a variety of music, musicians and instruments Treebeard put on an exciting and varied show which is a great night out. For further information about any of their tour dates or about the band visit the band's website www.treebeard.org.uk.

8th April - Cherry Plum, via oltrecolli 23 Como ITALY
10th April - Bopo, via concordia 6/a Bergamo ITALY
17th April - Folk Thing Festival, Ashby Folville nr Melton Mowbray LE14 2TE UK
25th April - The Polish Club Blackburn Lane Barnsley S75 2BA 5-8pm UK
30th April - Chesters Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 8LP UK
14th May - The Countryman Park Lane Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 9LE UK

Treebeard entered the online Battle of the Bands 2 competition sponsored by Strangford Lough Brewing Company Ireland and their entry video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/irishbotb2. For further information or to contact the band visit their website www.treebeard.org.uk.

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