Wicked Tinkers

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The Wicked Tinkers are an American Celtic music group who perform at many Scottish/Irish festivals.

Wicked Tinkers
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Wicked Tinkers at the Old Zoo, Griffith Park. 2018
Background information
Years active1995 (1995)–present
Websitewickedtinkers.com
Members
  • Aaron Shaw
  • CJ Henderson
  • Tiki King
  • Keith Jones
Past members
  • Warren Casey
  • Jay Atwood
  • John MacAdams
  • Wayne Belger

History[]

The group was formed in the early 1990's when piper Aaron Shaw met bass drum player Warren Casey and percussionist John MacAdams at The Celtic Arts Center in Los Angeles, California.[1] They have been a professional touring band since 1995.[2] They play regularly at Scottish Festivals and sometimes festivals have changed their date to have the Wicked Tinkers play for them.[3] They headline at many Renaissance festivals as well including the Northern California Renaissance Faire.[4] [5] They have played many benefit concerts including cancer benefits, and even a concert for Pregnant Mare Rescue horse sanctuary.[6]

Aaron Shaw has been playing the bagpipes since 1976. He began attending the College of Piping Summer School in 1982, becoming an instructor there in 1996. Aaron has been a Piping Judge with WUSPBA since 2000 and, in addition to his private students, teaches at the California Summer School of Piping and Drumming and the Jim Thomson US School of Piping and Drumming and various seminars around the country.[7]

Aaron Shaw has recorded bagpipes for Bonnie Raitt on "Luck of the Draw". He also played for Owl on "The Right Thing" track called Rover about Chris Wyse's Irish connection.[8] He played for Lee Dewyze on American Idol Season 9.

The band has evolved over the years. Keith Jones joined the band in 2000, playing snare drum and hand percussion. Keith is endorsed by Vic Firth drum sticks and many others.

In 2009, CJ Henderson replaced Jay Atwood on didgeridoo. Prior to becoming part of the band CJ was a fan of the Wicked Tinkers and started learning didgeridoo because the band. He was eventually invited to join the band. He also plays the Bronze Age Irish Horn.[9]

Founding Member Warren Casey retired from the band in 2013, with the Reverend Dr. Tiki King taking his place. He was previously the Wicked Tinker's sound technician. Tiki King is an artist, founder of Ukuleles of Felton and a ukulele luthier.[10]

Their notable appearances include The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, during which, host Craig Ferguson accompanied them on a drum. Mixed martial arts fighter Keith Jardine has used their song "Bog" as entrance music in several UFC events. The band also appears in season 4 of the Cable TV show "Arrested Development". In 2017 the Wicked Tinkers competed on the Gong Show revival episode 4. They received a perfect 10 score. In 2018 Wicked Tinkers were runner up in Good Times Santa Cruz best local band category and Tiki King was selected best musician [11]

Current members[]

Guests[]

Members of the Celtic group Bad Haggis joined the Wicked Tinkers for performances at the 2005 and 2006 Seaside Games in Ventura, California.

Discography[]

  • Brutal (1997) (cassette)
  • Banned (1999) (cassette)
  • Wicked Tinkers (1999)
  • Hammered (2000)
  • Loud (2002)
  • Banger For Breakfast (2003)
  • Whisky Supper (2005)
  • Rant (2007)
  • Big Bottle Of Bad Ideas (2016)

References[]

  1. ^ Fowler, James E. (July 25, 1996) Los Angeles Times Valley weekend. Section: Calendar; Page 1A.
  2. ^ "The Broad Stage Presents The Wicked Tinkers". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  3. ^ News, Amy M. E. Fischer / The Daily. "Kelso's Highlander Festival begins Saturday". Longview Daily News. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  4. ^ "Las Vegas: Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival returns". Los Angeles Times. 2013-09-10. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  5. ^ "Fantasy and History Come to Life at Renaissance Faire". Gilroy, CA Patch. 2013-09-13. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  6. ^ "Horse sanctuary owner scrambles to pay bills, find homes for horses before surgery". Santa Cruz Sentinel. 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  7. ^ https://secureservercdn.net/72.167.25.126/d8b.6a0.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/WUSPBA-judges-120319.pdf
  8. ^ March 2, Chad ChildersPublished; 2013. "Owl's Chris Wyse Talks 'The Right Thing' Album, Band Camaraderie + Kinks Love". Loudwire. Retrieved 2020-09-07.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Bruner, Betsey. "Arizona Highland Celtic Festival beckons Flagstaff to connect with old world culture". Arizona Daily Sun. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  10. ^ Sentinel, Santa Cruz; Gumz |, Jondi (2010-12-15). "Tiki King opens ukulele shop in Felton". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
  11. ^ Baine, Wallace; Waters, Christina; Carnes, Aaron; Pierce, Jacob (2018-03-28). "Best of Santa Cruz County 2018: Music & Nightlife". Good Times Santa Cruz. Retrieved 2020-09-07.

Further reading[]

External links[]

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