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Mark Seyler: 4, 5 and Octave Fiddles, Vocals. |
| When young (many
years ago) Mark learnt to play the violin properly, but got terribly bored
with Bach and Beethoven so put his instrument away in a case under the bed.
Ten years or more later he discovered Morris dancing, retrieved said instrument
from its hiding place and has played tunes in multiples of eight bars ever
since.
Losing his classical technique in favour of a more relaxed, some might say more decorative style, he has accompanied Handforth, Ringheye of Mobberley and Bollin Morris sides, and played in several ceilidh bands including Thingers and Fumbs and Five Bar'd Gait. He, unlike the other members of Trebuchet, finds that one instrument is enough for his fingers to cope with so remains firmly a fiddler only! Away from the music he has a variety of interests.. in fact can find interest in most things... but social events are favourites, and gardening, DIY, bird watching and countryside activities in general dominate his free time. He is a broadcast sound engineer by trade and deals with PA matters at band gigs. Instruments Traditional
4-string acoustic violin, early 20th Century, probably French. Schaffner
bow. Amplification using an RiM Fiddle Pro microphone system, an excellent
piece of kit. Details available upon request. with Marshall
acoustic amp providing basic EQ and reverb. |
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Keith Carter-Harris: Lead Vocal, Guitar, Bouzouki , Conga,Appalachian Dulcimer. |
| Keith
picked up the 5 string banjo when he was 15 and promptly put it down in
favour of the guitar. Playing guitar along with fellow school chum Steve
Hamilton (www.black-rat.com) formed London Pride and later Spring Heeled Jack.
After studying Early Musical instrument making at the London College of Furniture where he produced Contra Bass Chaise Longues, He joined Barnet Fair Electric ceilidh band Along with Steve Hamilton and Guido Rincon of Shave The Monkey. He recorded one album with them An English Takeaway. After a spell as a moody singer Songwriter, holding down a residency at the Unplugged Club in London's West End, he played lead guitar in the London based Funk/Acid Jazz outfit AKUA. (Logical enough progression I hear you say) On moving to the North West he finally regained his roots….or what ever it was he lost! And started playing tradition Folk music again. Instruments Martin
OMC15e Electro/acoustic guitar |
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