Tim Loydel and the Deckchairs

From the moment they pick up their instruments, Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs make you feel alive.
Tim, the guitarist and front-man of this young band, has a commanding yet... more

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From the moment they pick up their instruments, Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs make you feel alive.
Tim, the guitarist and front-man of this young band, has a commanding yet comfortable stage presence which makes his adoring audience feel like they’ve just been welcomed into his home. Observing him on stage, you wonder how someone of only 20 years can look so deep into his soul, and have the maturity to show it candidly to you.

Tim has been playing guitar for eight years, but his affinity with the instrument is so strong you would think he was born with it in his hands. His music alone creates imagery and moods that many struggle to find the words to express. Tim is a prolific songwriter, but there came a point where, as a solo artist, he needed to give wings to his songs, and see them take shape in a band setting.

In 2007, through simple fate, Tim met Joe, Josh and Alex whilst studying music at University. Joe, a young drummer from Maleny, has a rich musical heritage – his father is a saxophone player from Florida who played with such greats as Tina Turner and jazz legend Jaco Pastorius. Josh, a slide guitar specialist, takes a progressive approach to his instrument; using effects pedals and loop stations to add colour to the traditional slide sound heard in Jeff Lang and John Butler’s music. Alex, the youngest and the wild child of the group, is a natural talent on the bass. Influenced by funk and fusion (with a dash of Bach), he has ability well beyond his years. It’s this beautiful melting pot of styles, influences and personalities, along with a healthy mutual respect, that makes this band spark with energy and life. They are tomorrow’s festival favourites, and are emerging as the new crop of Australian roots.

Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs, the music and an open road – welcome, and enjoy.

Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs’ debut EP “Morning Star” out soon through Keytone Productions.

www.myspace.com/timloydellandthedeckchairs

Band Members

Tim Loydell - Acoustic 12 and 6 string guitars, vocals
, Josh Catt - Dobro, backing vocals
, Alex Mitchell - Bass, Harmonica, backing vocals
, Joe Brisick - Drums, backing vocals

Band Influences

• Leo Kottke
• Paul Simon
• The Black Keys
• Jeff Lang
• Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals
• Dave Matthews Band
• Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Bob Marley and The Wailers
• G.Love
• Juzzie Smith
• Jose Gonzalez
• Jimi Hendrix
• Jeff Buckley
• The Fumes
• John Butler Trio
• Don Ross
• Paul Kelly.

Keywords

Deckchairs, Tim Loydell, Slide, Lap-Steel, 12-String, Guitar, Roots, Blues, Folk

Boooring……

Seems like the band owners have been pretty boring here, you should get in contact with them and find out why it's empty!