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’TIS...

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'TIS.... We be a Sunshine Coast, Queensland based Irish Band who have been keepin the coast, and ourselves, jiggin & reelin for years. We try not to take ourselves too seriously..... or anything else come to think of it!! We do live Irish music from the traditionals to the current day stuff with no “drum machines”, “sequencers” or artificial colours and flavourings....just raw and real....and sometimes very messy! These days, ‘TIS…. can be anywhere from three up to 6 band members depending on who is able to get out of bed in time! Our philosophy is if its not about the Craic - then what the hell are we doin' here?!? Our aim is to ensure our audiences have a great time with plenty of singalongs, fun and laughs. We are kept busy playing at regular venues such as O'Malley's Irish Bar at Mooloolaba as well as at birthdays, weddings, corporate functions and wherever there is fun to be had.
For bookings in SE QLD, send us a message or email to [email protected]
Remember, The Craic is better when you’re ‘TIS…’sed
Here's What They Say:
"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception in July. It was a fantastic evening and we thoroughly enjoyed the music and entertainment supplied by you and the band. You were so helpful and considerate in the preparations beforehand and catered exactly for our needs with the song selection and dancing. Thank you for helping make our wedding day so memorable. We will highly recommend you to anyone who asks. - James & Allanah, ex-Gold Coast now beautiful Coffs Harbour!
"What a fantastic night. You made our wedding a very special night for all our guests. Your help in getting the music organised made things so much easier for us. And your fun, exciting playing on the night was nothing less than AMAZING! All our guests have raved about how much fun they had. Thank you 'TIS... for giving us wonderful memories for life" - Greg & Robyn, Sunshine Coast Queensland.
"Just a brief note to express our appreciation for the great job you did at our recent conference on the Sunshine Coast. Our attendees were blown away with your energy and endless entertainment skills. We will DEFINITELY be seeing you again. - Trevor Allen, Sydney.
"I have worked in the hospitality industry for many years and in that time I have come across a huge array of entertainers but none better at what they do than 'TIS... I first saw 'TIS... in 2003 and was amazed at their ability to entertain any crowd. The music they play really brings a crowd to life. Its entertaining, engaging and will put a smile on the face of any person who hears it. I have continued to employ 'TIS... due to their popularity with locals and tourists alike. If you are considering entertainment for your function, venue or special event and are looking for an energetic, fun and highly entertaining group, I would strongly recommend 'TIS..." - Johnathon McCosker, Entertainment Manager.
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Member Since: 9/25/2007
Band Website: http://cdbaby.com/cd/tis
Band Members: Katy Drake on vocals, whistle, banjo, guitar, percussion and worse-case scenarios
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John Drake on mandolin, fiddle and chip crunching
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Phil Fowke on bodhran, percussion, yelling solos and covert verbal ingenuity
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Darrell Watson on vocals, guitars ( 6 & 12 string ) harmonica and whiskey drinkin'
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Influences: Pogues, Dubliners, Chieftains, Mary Black, Saw Doctors, Wolfetones, Luka Bloom, Brian Kennedy, Van the Man, and hundreds more...

Sounds Like: Depends on how much you've had to drink!
Record Label: Unsigned - Hard to believe, really!!

My Blog

THE CDS HAVE LANDED!!!

Hip Hip Hooray!! The CD's have arrived. 'TIS...Live at Ben's Basement is now available to all and sundry for far less than it is truly worth (cough..splutter)!. We're in the process of listi...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:07:00 GMT

The CD Arives!!

SO, those who put all the CD gear together tell us that they will be delivered next week. Hooray!!! And then comes the fun part of floggin' them off to become rich and famous...or maybe just to pay th...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:19:00 GMT

Artwork complete!

....and so the artwork for the CD has been finalised thanks to our own very talented Katy well assisted by her devoted one, John.  We'll put the cover in our pics. Hope you like it!  No...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:13:00 GMT