Tim Scanlan
Tim Scanlan | |
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| Tim Scanlan onstage with the Latchikos Tim Scanlan photographed by Terri Taylor on 10 March 2013 | |
| Born | 15 May 1979 |
| Known for | Musician / Multi-Instrumentalist |
| Awards | 2017 Tamworth Country Music Festival Busking Competition winner, 2012 Anglo-Celt Street Seisiún Talent Competition Winner |
| Website | timscanlanmusic |
Tim Scanlan is a musician from Melbourne, Australia who performs as a one-man band. This multi-instrumentalist simultaneously plays a harmonica, guitar and rattling shaker (left-handed), a bass drum or cajon with his right foot, and cymbals on a stand with his left foot while tapping his feet on a stomp box. He also sings occasionally. His unique style of music has been described as a blend of Celtic, Folk, Roots Music and Reggae.[1][2]
Early life
[edit | edit source]Scanlan was born on 15 May 1979.[3]
Achievements
[edit | edit source]- Winner of the 2017 Tamworth Country Music Festival Busking Competition [4]
- Took second place at the 2012 Anglo-Celt Street Seisiún Talent Competition.[5]
- Has performed in several countries, including Australia, the United States, Canada, Ireland and Japan.
- Records on the indie label Scanbait Records.[2] His music is also featured on YouTube and SoundCloud.
- Featured as the main subject of over a dozen YouTube videos.
Collaborations
[edit | edit source]Scanlan and Japanese percussionist, Toshi Bodhran, tour extensively in Japan and Australia. Together, they released the CD "Come n Take a Look".
Scanlan, along with Irishmen Aindrias de Staic and former Saw Doctors drummer, Éimhín Cradock, played together as the Gaelic hip-hop band, The Latchikós in 2013.[6] They performed live at music festivals in Canada, Ireland and the United States. They also produced one 10-track CD.
Discography
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]- Tim Scanlan – Japan Tour – 2013
- Come n Take a Look (with Toshi Bodhran) – 2013
- A Minor Key (4 track EP) – 2015
- Tim Scanlan & Friends – Live in Tokyo (with Mana Okubo & Rhys Crimmin) – 2016
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External links
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