Wicked Tinkers
The Wicked Tinkers are an American Celtic music group who perform at many Scottish/Irish festivals.
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[edit] History
The group was formed in 1995 when piper Aaron Shaw met bass drum player Warren Casey at The Celtic Arts Center in Los Angeles, California. [1]
The band has evolved over the years. Keith Jones joined the band in 2000, playing snare drum and hand percussion. In 2009, CJ Henderson replaced Jay Atwood on didgeridoo and bronze-age Irish horn.
Their notable appearances include The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, during which, host Craig Ferguson accompanied them on a drum. Mixed martial arts fighter Keith Jardine has used their song "Bog" as entrance music in several UFC events.
[edit] Current members
- Aaron Shaw - great Highland bagpipe
- Warren Patrick Casey - tapan, bodhran
- Keith Jones - great snare drum, djembe
- CJ Henderson - didgeridoo, Irish horn
[edit] Guests
Members of the Celtic group Bad Haggis joined the Wicked Tinkers for performances at the 2005 and 2006 Seaside Games in Ventura, California. Tiki King (www.tikiking.com) has been on tour with the band since 2009, running sound and playing tapan (big drum) on the song "Donald MacGillavry"
[edit] Discography
- Brutal (1997) (cassette)
- Banned (1999) (cassette)
- Wicked Tinkers (1999)
- Hammered (2000)
- Loud (2002)
- Banger For Breakfast (2003)
- Whisky Supper (2005)
- Rant (2007)
[edit] References
- ^ Fowler, James E. (July 25, 1996) Los Angeles Times Valley weekend. Section: Calendar; Page 1A.
[edit] Further reading
- Manna, Marcia. (June 13, 2004) The San Diego Union-Tribune "Highland fling: Wicked Tinkers re-create ancient Scottish songs." Section: Zone; Page N8.
- Baeza, Megan. (March 23, 2006) Anchorage Daily News "Celtic band bringing rock of Bronze Age. Wicked Tinkers: The group's first Alaska show on Saturday will benefit Highland Games." Section: Alaska; Page B5.
- Gleason, Matt. (September 16, 2006) Tulsa World "Wicked pipes: California's Wicked Tinker cranks up the Scottish Festival."
- Aguirre, Mary Lou. (January 12, 2007) The Fresno Bee "Hanford hosts Tempest and Tinkers in a Celtic romp." Section: South valley bee; Page 4.
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