Tiller’s Folly
Tiller’s Folly • Tiller’s Folly, are the Pacific Northwest’s critically acclaimed, internationally traveled, virtuosic ambassadors of song. For the past sixteen years, through 1,000′s of performances stretching from the mists of the Pacific Northwest to the British Isles, they have spread their memorable blend of energy, history, musicality, romance and just plain fun from small and large halls to theatres and festivals. Hailed by critics (“Tiller’s Folly is a national treasure”. – Peter North, Edmonton Journal), their words and melodies are at once populist, minimally produced and poignant while at the same time singularly powerful and sincere.
Bruce Coughlan • songwriter, lead vocals. Guitar, bodhran, flute, whistle
Nolan Murray • fiddle, mandolin, mandocaster, banjo, viola, guitar
Laurence Knight • producer, bass, vocals
With eight studio CD’s to the bands credit, Tiller’s award winning productions continue to expand and refine their potent mix of acoustic & electric based, Celtic influenced Canadiana, Americana, Newgrass ‘and beyond.’
"In 2008, Tiller’s Folly introduced a multimedia component to their show including both modern and archival film footage and photography, adding sharp, captivating visual images and film designed to provide a whole new depth of understanding and enjoyment to an already impressive stage show. As a result, this is a show that the audience will carry with them long after the final note has played. "
Fueled by their unfailing passion and enthusiasm for the music, Tiller’s is continuingly experimenting with different phrasing, tones and textures while recording with some of the most exciting and innovative musicians and singers in the business today as they continue to evolve as artists. Names like the phenomenally talented front man of the iconic group NewGrass Revival, John Cowan to Bob Babbitt (most famous for his work as a member of Motown Records studio band, the Funk Brothers, from 1966–1972, as well as his tenure as part of MFSB for Philadelphia International Records) and the late legendary session keyboardist Larry Knechtel have moved Tiller’s music to a new level of mastery.
"Now, in early 2011 they are hard at work again on a new project that marks a fresh, new beginning for the band. In addition to current members Bruce Coughlan, Nolan Murray and Laurence Knight they will again showcase the vocals prowess of the masterful John Cowan, as well as introducing new musical collaborators like Josh Shilling of Mountain Heart and Cia Cherryholmes of The Cherryholmes along with the legendary Scottish Music Hall of Famer Phil Cunningham on accordion. Rounding out the musical guests on the album will be guitarist Jeff Autry of The John Cowan Band and banjo great Scott Vestal of The John Cowan Band & The Sam Bush Band."
With their new self-penned songs, new musical studio partnerships and an inexhaustible collaborative spirit, Tiller’s Folly is poised to breakthrough to the next level in 2011 and beyond.
AUDIO & VIDEO
• Listen To Tiller’s Folly on SonicBids
• Tiller’s Folly • "Robert McBeath"
• Tiller’s Folly • "Over Northern Skies"
• Tiller’s Folly • "Ghost of Simon Fraser"
• Tiller’s Folly • "Spirit of Sail"
LINKS
FaceBook • www.facebook.com/TillersFolly
Events on FaceBook • www.facebook.com/TillersFolly?sk=events
Mailing List • www.tillersfolly.com/?section=guestbook
Booking • www.tillersfolly.com/?section=contact
SonicBids • http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=19861
Store • www.tillersfolly.com/?section=products
Contact • Brian Smith, Leadership Artists, leadershipartists@gmail.com
Performances/Tickets • www.reverbnation.com/artist/artist_shows/87486
WebSite • www.tillersfolly.com
ReverbNation • www.reverbnation.com/tillersfolly
Twitter • www.twitter.com/tillersfolly
News/Blog • www.tillersfolly.com/?section=news
YouTube • www.youtube.com/TillersFolly
iTunes • http://bit.ly/jtieD3
CDBaby • www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TillersFolly
Amazon • http://amzn.com/e/B000APJD62
ARTICLES, SOURCES & RELATED LINKS
• Tiller’s Folly at Music City Roots
• Ticket to ride
• Local group heading south
• Tiller’s Folly album slated for late Summer 2011 release
• Tiller’s Folly Press & Reviews
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