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TIMSHEL EP: 'The Vagabond Cain'
Don't forget that you can still download copies of our EP "The Vagabond Cain" from iTunes. This beauty of a record contains some of our best music and is a shining example of what this band is really about. If you love Timshel then you will love this EP! Check out the tracks by clicking on the button below...
The Big Announcement!
Well well, it would appear Timshel is entering into a new chapter. All names have been omitted in the following recap: When we formed in march 2003 as Screaming Tricks we were a 5-piece. We became Timshel in around September 2004 as a 4-piece. In June 2008 we split, reforming with new drummer and additional guitarist in around October 2008 under the name Sola. Then, going back to a 4-piece in Feb 2009 we re-took the name Timshel. Then we lost that drummer and found a replacement in about July 2009, then our original drummer rejoined in around September 2009. Now our bassist is swapping 4 strings for 6 to become an additional guitarist, paving the way for our new bassist to make his entrance. Makes us sound like Spinal bloody Tapp doesn't it?
So, Timshel is a 5-piece once more! Paul is rocking us on rhythm with his new Epiphone Dot and Fender Mustang. The new man is Adam Hill. Now I've known Adam for donkies! He is a man of many talents including, as well as bass, trombone, sound production, orchestration and arrangement, composition and a frankly intimidating consumption of Coke Zero. We're chuffed as nuts to have Adam on board, it's a bit like Jet Li joining a junior school judo team.
We kick off this new era with our Hobbit Bank Holiday show. Timshel will perform their last set with the old line-up giving a 45 minute Zep set. It was a one-off new year treat back in 2007/08, then reprised for the same occasion 2009/2010,now for the last time this August. The last time because you can't do Zep as a 5! Don't worry though, it kinda paves the way for that long awaited Pearl Jam tribute night doesn't it?
Do we seem quiet?
Don't worry, we've got lots of Timshel family commitments going on- pending fatherhood, overseas weddings, band re-shuffles.
I know it's hard, but we'll be back soon. In the meantime, you know you can always play our compact discs on your home stereo, or even our MP3's on your miniature portable devices, we're never far away.
Expect a fresh line of shows in August/September, and it's going to be sounding really quite wonderful when we return.
And there's always little acoustic sets in the interim, the odd secret gig if you're considered in high enough regard to find out!
We're not being strangers, we just don't like to see people over-dose on Timshel, you know? Control your addictions and we'll all be in a healthy place.
Cool.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS!
Excited!But you remember that girthy 2-guitar sound we had when we were Screaming Tricks? Remember how good it sounded when we were Sola?
Ever wondered how Paulie manages to stay content with 4 measly strings?
Watch this space...
Jo Whiley n stuff...
**Update from James**
Hi,
You may be familiar with Jo Whiley. She and I have had a cat and mouse relationship for some time. Over the last ten years I have sent her literally thousands of emails, with not one single reply. I am the persistent cat; she the elusive and particularly cunning mouse.
I have emailed her with ideas for her show, criticisms of artists in her Live Lounge, sarcastic suggestions that she should at least MENTION the ....Glastonbury.... festival, and even updates on my personal life.
Her weekday show on Radio One has now moved to the weekends, possibly in an attempt to avoid me, but still I continue to send her my thoughts, my ideas, my suggestions.
You might think that this was some kind of attempt to get the band signed through inundating a celebrity DJ with messages, but thinking back I don't think I've ever mentioned Timshel at all. Possibly a good thing, as recently I've begun to think that Jo Whiley hates my guts.
Anyway, a few months ago I thought it might be an idea to attack from another direction. You may be familiar with Jo's 'Changing Track' segment. This is where a member of the public sends in a semi-tragic story of a life changing experience that they have always associated with a particular song. Jo reads the story out, then plays the song. It's uplifting, you see? Usually you get relationship breakdowns, affairs, accidents or drugs - mine had it all.
New Songs And Video
Well, it's back to the musical grind stone for us. We're in the rehearsal studio every week now working on some new and exciting tunes for you all. We have some crackers to showcase in the coming weeks...some of our best stuff yet!
We're also excited to be able to offer some new video clips of us playing and messing around. They're currently being edited but will be uploaded to our Youtube account shortly. You can check out our Youtube account by clicking HERE.
Timshel Twitter..."Twitshel" if you will.
You can now follow us on Twitter if that sort of thing appeals to you. We decided to get all 21st century on your arses! You can follow us by clicking on the link below...
Last FM love us too...awww
You can check us out at Last FM and even download our full EP and What Am I album from the site. Why not sign up on their website and add our music to your track list. We appreciate the support and love as always!
Check us out by clicking HERE
TIMSHEL featured on JANGO - the internet radio station
We are quite excited to finally have our own radio chanel broadcasting the timshel sound from internet radio station Jango dot com.
Why not show your support and become a fan of our very own timshel radio chanel or simply listen to the latest timshel tracks while you surf. We need all the support we can get so would really appreciate just the few clicks it will take you to set up.
Cheers!
Download Timshel songs at AmazingTunes.com AND Amazon.com!
You can purchase The Vagabond Cain EP in full or download the individual tracks at Amazon now by clicking here
You can now download and purchase our music at AmazingTunes.com. Check out our download page by clicking here
Alternatively, you can also purchase the whole EP (including bonus track only available on EP) through our record label (Iconic-Culture/Angry Badger) by clicking here
