Basic Information

Label: Gabadon Records
Management: Chris McMahon
Members: Chris McMahon - guitar, bouzouki & vocals, Paul McMahon - bass & vocals, Paul Chisnell - percussion & vocals, Ceri Ashton - fiddle, flute & vocals

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Treebeard
Sheffield, UK        Folk / Folk Rock / Heavy Wood

Bio

Treebeard was formed in 1998 by Haze & World Turtle brothers Chris & Paul McMahon with Paul Chisnell, later joined by Cat & Ceri Ashton (of The Outlandish Knights & Hiraeth) on fiddle/flute.

The band play original songs as well as a selection of rock, pop, folk (& even country!) songs & tunes in their own inimitable way, and are regulars on the beer festival circuit, playing Sheffield, Derby, Tamworth, Newark, Stockport, Lincoln & Barnsley festivals.

They describe their style as 'Heavy Woo...

Songs

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Over The Hills And Far Away (fr...
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Over The Hills And Far Away (from the n...
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Three McMahons (from the new C...
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Three McMahons (from the new CD Reel Ale)
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Train (from the new CD "Reel Ale")
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Train (from the new CD "Reel Ale")
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Driftwood (from the new CD "Re...
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Driftwood (from the new CD "Reel Ale")
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Dun Ringill (from the new CD Re...
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Dun Ringill (from the new CD Reel Ale)
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Ale Jug/Rice (from the new CD R...
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Ale Jug/Rice (from the new CD Reel Ale)
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Comments

June Stevenson
June Stevenson: Passing by to show some love....tuning into your sounds and wishing you a very Merry Christmas :) June x  Dec 23
Liz Lohnes
Liz Lohnes: Thanks for being a fan, I'm your fan as well Lets be fans of fb too:) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liz-Lohnes/12012275279 Feel free to drop your fb link on my page and I will like you back. Have a beautiful day.  Dec 16
Pace Ride
Pace Ride: Great sound and tracks!!!!  Nov 29
Frankie O'Rourke
Frankie O'Rourke: Excellent collection of songs, love the instruments!!!  Nov 03
I&SON
I&SON: There are no borders in music when looking for beauty. Feel the beauty of music forever. Respect and support from I&SON.  Oct 27
PROMIZE™
PROMIZE™: Amazing music! Good luck on RN! Its pumpkin day  Oct 26
second journey
second journey: brilliant music, keep up the great work, excellent  Oct 06
Sills & Smith
Sills & Smith: Over the Hills and Far Away is a brilliant tune with an amazing, cinematic video. Have always loved Tull and Fairport. Now you folks have stepped up to the plate! Frank Smith  Sep 29
Spirits Of Another Day
Spirits Of Another Day: Digging it ! Peace from Sunny Detroit City !  Jul 21
Isa Conar
Isa Conar: Awesome music, very unusual. Greetings. Isa  Jul 12

Press

“It’s easy to see why Treebeard are so popular on the Festival circuit with their contemporary, traditional sounding songs, and musicianship. Brilliant stuff.”
—  Acoustic Rotherham

Chart Position

Folk charts
for Sheffield, UK.

Artist Stats

Fans: 1,618
Song Plays: 7,146
Visits: 3,722
Video Plays: 329
Widget Hits: 38,325

Status

Status: We'll be playing down the Citadel of Hope - the old Salvation Army citadel on Cross Burgess Street tonight from about 5.30ish, come & join us & join it!

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Toastie's 40th Birthday at the Red House
Nov 21, 2011 at 06:46 AM
Great night on Saturday for Toastie's 40th birthday party at the Red House. The evening started with Furball, Toastie's 3 piece band, sounding good with the birthday boy on vocals & bass & long time sidekick Carl on guitar. Next up Treebeard, possibly the first time the full 5 piece has played the Red House, set comprised Train, Barrister, Amhran ...

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