- Wicked Tinkers
The Wicked Tinkers are an American
Celtic music group who perform at many Irish/Scottish festivals.History
The group was formed in 1995 when piper Aaron Shaw met bass drum player Warren Casey at The Celtic Arts Center in
Los Angeles, California . [Fowler, James E. (July 25, 1996)Los Angeles Times "Valley weekend." Section: Calendar; Page 1A.]Over the years, the band has evolved to include Keith Jones on
snare drum and hand percussion and Jay Atwood ondidgeridoo and bronze-age Irish horn.Their notable appearances include "
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ", during which, hostCraig Ferguson accompanied them on a drum.Mixed martial arts fighterKeith Jardine has used their song "Bog" asentrance music in several UFC events.Current members
*Aaron Shaw -
great Highland bagpipe
*Warren Patrick Casey -tapan ,bodhran
*Keith Jones -snare drum ,djembe
*Jay Atwood -didgeridoo , Irish hornGuests
Members of the Celtic group
Bad Haggis joined the Wicked Tinkers for performances at the 2005 and 2006 Seaside Games inVentura, California .Discography
*"Brutal" (1997) (cassette)
*"Banned" (1999) (cassette)
*"Wicked Tinkers" (1999)
*"Hammered" (2000)
*"Loud" (2002)
*"Banger For Breakfast " (2003)
*"Whisky Supper " (2005)
*"Rant" (2007)References
Further reading
* Manna, Marcia. (June 13, 2004) "
The San Diego Union-Tribune " "Highland fling: Wicked Tinkers re-create ancient Scottish songs." Section: Zone; Page N8.
* Baeza, Megan. (March 23, 2006) "Anchorage Daily News " "Celtic band bringing rock of Bronze Age. Wicked Tinkers: The group's first Alaska show on Saturday will benefit Highland Games." Section: Alaska; Page B5.
*Gleason, Matt. (September 16, 2006) "Tulsa World " " [http://www.tulsaworld.com/TWPDFs/2006/Final/W_091606_d_3.PDF Wicked pipes: California's Wicked Tinker cranks up the Scottish Festival.] "
*Aguirre, Mary Lou. (January 12, 2007) "The Fresno Bee " "Hanford hosts Tempest and Tinkers in a Celtic romp." Section: South valley bee; Page 4.External links
* [http://www.wickedtinkers.com Official website]
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