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Tym Whitaker

About Me

Tym Whitaker, singer songwriter, guitarist and oh so hairy one is responsible for creating platforms for acousticians, artists and the like at a variety of venues. It is ritualistic for his brother and himself [The Acid Folk] to commence these open mic sessions which have been thriving and confirming a craving for acoustic expression for over ten years. Currently you can witness these bellowing songsmiths at The Rose and Crown, 4 mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey every month for absolutely nothing and actually turn up on an evening and perform on the same stage without a prior booking. To be sure of your slot you must be there by 7.30 p.m.Tym and Si Whitaker have been partners in various musical guises over the years earning themselves support slots for the likes of Van Morrison and Roy Harper and touring about England with sex goddess of the seventies Sonja Kristina. They have performed live BBC 1 and other large stages such as Glastonbury Festival and are currently recording an album for release with an established label in 2009.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/09/2006
Band Members: Tym Whitaker : vocals, guitar, programs, production, songwriting.Simon Whitaker : vocals, drums, caribbean steel drum, guitar, percussion, songwriting
Influences: Talking Heads, David Bowie, Brian Eno, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Paul Simon, Can, The Clash, Holgar Czukay, Triangle Nile, The Stranglers, Jam, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Wreckless Eric, The Cardiacs, Motorhead, Stewart Copeland.
Sounds Like: Please contact us to let us know how you would describe the music
Record Label: t/b/n

My Blog

Check out this event: open mic at The Star

Hosted By:Suzie ClarkeWhen:28 May 2009Where:The Star17 Church Streetn/r Guildford SurreyGU7 1ELDescription:Whitaker brothers cover the Suzie Clarke open mic slot.Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Mon, 25 May 2009 10:39:00 GMT

Check out this event: Whitaker Brothers turbulence at The Star

Hosted By:Tym WhitakerWhen:02 May 2009Where:The Star17 Church Streetn/r Guildford SurreyGU7 1ELDescription:Two resurrected demons from Hades portray their tormented souls. Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:59:00 GMT

Check out this event: Whitaker Brothers storm The Rose and Crown

Hosted By:Tym WhitakerWhen:20 March 2009Where:The Rose and Crown4 mill Lane, Godalmingn/r Guildford SurreyGU7 1HFDescription:Two perverts ranting songs of debauchery through curtains of ectoplasm.Clic...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:19:00 GMT

Check out this event: Whitaker Brothers storm The Compasses

Hosted By:Tym WhitakerWhen:20 February 2009Where:The CompassesGomshalln/r Dorking, SurreyGU5 9LADescription:Lots of hair, acoustic axes and steel drum fronted by demonic voices spewing ectoplasm and h...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:47:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Grove Tavern presents

Hosted By:Lisa BraniganWhen:13 February 2009Where:The Grove Tavern2 Morden RoadLondonSW19 3BHDescription:2 very hairy vikings wielding acoustic axes and caribbean steel drum singing songs of sin and d...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:04:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Rose and Crown open mic

Hosted By: Tym Whitaker When: 20 Nov 2008, 20:00Where The Rose and Crown4 Mill Lane, Godalmingn/r Guildford in Surrey, London and South East|66 GU71HFUnited KingdomDescription:Tym Whitaker Click Here...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Rose and Crown open mic

Hosted By: Tym Whitaker When: 23 Oct 2008, 20:00Where The Rose and Crown4 Mill Lane, GodalmingN/r Guildford in Surrey, GU71HFUnited KingdomDescription:Tym Whitaker Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:43:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Merryfest

Hosted By: Colin and JulieWhen: 12 Sep 2008, 15:00Where The Merry HarriersHambledon Rd, HambledonN/r Guildford in Surrey, London and South East|66 GU84DRUnited KingdomDescription:Colin and Julie Click...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:24:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Rose and Crown open mic

Hosted By: Tym Whitaker When: 14 Aug 2008, 20:00Where The Rose and Crown4 Mill Lane, GodalmingN/r Guildford in Surrey, London and South East|66 GU71HFUnited KingdomDescription:Tym Whitaker Click Here...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:55:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Compasses

Hosted By: Tym Whitaker When: 25 Jul 2008, 20:00Where The CompassesGomshallN/r Guildford in Surrey, London and South East|66 Gu59LAUnited KingdomDescription:Tym Whitaker Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:14:00 GMT