Treebeard

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 2005 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.

The band were also featured on the Cropredy special cover disc of Rock’n’Reel (R2) magazine in the summer of 2009 with the track “Fallen Leaves”.

They describe their style as 'Heavy Wood', and are currently working on their second CD 'Reel Ale’ to be released on Gabadon Records in April 2010. Their track ‘Train’ is also featured on the ‘Forged in Sheffield’ folk compilation CD.

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.