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The Thornleaf Collective

Comedy and Serious Songs for Medievil Minds

About Me

Having heard the genius of Mitch Benn and Bill Bailey, James Earnshaw who attends the Lorien Trust Role Play events decided that comedy was the way forward. Being an established song writer already James decided that he would write songs to appeal mainly to the role players at the events.
Along the way he recruited long time friend and singer Gemma Simpson to supply vocals for the times when James's voice would not be appropriate (And NO that doesn't mean all of the time!). This grew into a partnership for this project and by the second CD another kindered spirit was added to the sound - Gill Whitehurst, singer song writer extraordinare. Who provided the raven Trilogy...Raven, Try Again & Spell and performed backing vocals for other songs on the CD's. Gill has just returned from Germany doing a 'tour' of the country and learning the lingo
And now cometh the time of the Elf, Alatairë Mórë or as we know him, Paul Heeley has now joined the Collective with some fresh ideas and a helping hand with the guitar.
We have already shifted in excess of 700 copies of the CDs and they have been a great talking point at the events. Now called The Thornleaf Collective to give an umbrella to all who wander our way and help out, perform or just have ideas.
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Member Since: 12/2/2005
Band Members: Gemma Simpson - (Meluna Pipperstrel) Singer and influential artist. -

James Earnshaw - (Wayne Pussy) forming member of the collective, main song writer, producer, guitarist and singer live. -

Gaz Bennett - (Honey Monster) Fire!, didgeridoo & Ideas Fountain. -

Gill Whitehurst - (Oracle) Song Writer, Guitarist & Singer (Writer of the Raven Trilogy!). -

Paul Heeley - (Alatairë Mórë) Live Guitarist & Singer also Song Writer!. -

Influences: Mitch Benn, Bill Bailey, All About Eve, The Mission & Yes amongst others.
Sounds Like: A cross between comedy and gothic folk in a medievil style.

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My Blog

Campfire Live dates

well we found a location for our Campfire live video shoot. Apedale Heritage Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme, there is a nice field behind the building and we shall be filming sometime in July. Date Co...
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:28:00 PST

Campfire Live!

Well Hopefully this year shall see us getting back to roots again, with a plan to have a campfire live DVD & CD with all your favourite Thornleaf Tracks. start the voting now for your favourite tr...
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Thu, 08 May 2008 02:19:00 PST

2nd Album

so it's 2008, in case you hadn't noticed. and it's time for the 2nd album. featuring as much bonus content as can be squeezed onto a disc this compilation shall feature such amazing tracks as 'Th...
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:11:00 PST

Mitch Benn Podcast!

Thanks Mitch!!!! yes if you go to http://www.mitchbenn.com and download/listen to podcast no. 3 mitch has given us a big up and played ELLO FISHY!! thanks again mitch! approx 19mins in. also mentions ...
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:19:00 PST

New CD Cataclysmic Results

First of all i have to apologise to all fans of Lord of the Rings. I have defiled one of the most sacred stories of all time. Sorry! but the new Cd Cataclysmic Results is ready!
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:31:00 PST

Attack Of The Apocolyptic Bunnies From The Void Gate

I have uploaded Attack Of  The Apocolyptic Bunnies From The Void Gate due to many requests to hear it! James (Wayne) Thanks to Charlotte for the pic!
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:07:00 PST

video - Forever Dark! (edited)

in the procsess of making a vid for the song forever dark, unfortunately running low on footage, so will try and sort that within the week. UPDATE:-   Forver Dark Video is Now Online. Appears to...
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:25:00 PST

High Bard???

I have just been made high bard of the wolves faction.......... power to be abused methinks!!!! well maybe just a little.
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:00:00 PST

Read this for The Gribbly Song

well, the first song from our forthcoming E.P is ready! The Gribbly Song. 3 things need to be explained to all the none role players who might hear this:- 1. a Gribbly is a creature very sim...
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:13:00 PST

Working on a New Song

The Gribbly song is nearly done. as soon as i record it i'll post it for your ears to contend with. Wayne(James)
Posted by The Thornleaf Collective on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:10:00 PST