Tim Scanlan

Tim Scanlan
Tim Scanlan photographed by Terri Taylor on March 10, 2013
Born	(1979-05-15) May 15, 1979
Nationality	Australian
Known for	Musician / Multi-Instrumentalist
Awards	2012 Anglo-Celt Street Seisiún Talent Competition Winner

Tim Scanlan is a musician from Melbourne, Australia who performs as a one-man band. This multi-instrumentalist simultaneously plays a harmonica, a 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 Blues, Jazz, Folk, Roots Music and Reggae.^[1]^[2]

Early life

Tim was born on May 15, 1979.^[3]

Achievements

Took second place at the 2012 Anglo-Celt Street Seisiún Talent Competition.^[4]
Has performed in several countries, including Australia, the United States, Canada, Ireland and Japan.
Records on the indie label Scanbait Records.^[5] His music is also featured on MySpace and Soundcloud.
Featured as the main subject of over a dozen YouTube videos.

Collaborations

Tim and Japanese percussionist, Toshi Bodhran, tour extensively in Japan and Australia. Together, they released the CD, "Come n Take a Look."

Tim, along with Irishmen Aindrias de Staic and former Saw Doctors drummer, Éimhín Cradock, played together as the Gaelic gypsy 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

Albums

Tim Scanlan - Japan Tour (2013)
Come n Take a Look [with Toshi Bodhran] (2013)
A Minor Key [4 track EP] (2015)

References

External links

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