Artist description Tim Readman was the leader of Vancouver's Fear of Drinking for 8 years and has now turne to a solo career featuring his own songs. he doesn't like the term singer-songwriter much, but prefers songwriter and band leader.For more please go to www.timreadman.com

Music Style Original folk songs

Musical Influences Everything from UK folk to Steely Dan

Similar Artists Elvis Costello (sort of!)

Artist History Tim's bio is at www.timreadman.comHe is releasing his new CD' "Into the Red" at the North American Folk and Dance Alliance Conference in Vancouver in February 2001.

Group Members Backing musicians include Geoffrey Kelly (Spirit of the West), Shona le Motte (Paperboys, Lord of the Dance), Amy Stephen (Mad Pudding), and a host of other great players in various combinations.He is always out to recruit new players and picks up musicians in each area he performs.

Instruments Acoustic and electric guitars

Albums "Into the Red" New CD due February 2001

Press Reviews "Readman has the vocal facility to go from a slice of life vignette like Home Truths to a lusty Whip Jamboree with ease…a sense of humour is evident throughout…this is a fine release."Dirty Linen Magazine, Baltimore, MD, USA"Mixing a few traditional songs with some fine originals by guitarist Tim Readman... key to this recording is the use of Celtic themes without sounding too imitative... an enjoyable lively recording." Dirty Linen Magazine, Baltimore, MD, USA"Readman sounds a splendid individual, a founder member of Viz comic, ex-member of the Kane Gang , who's worked backwards via Canada to his Britsh roots, such behaviour including setting Stayin' Alive in the middle of Ye Jacobites. First Rate."Folk Roots Magazine, London, England"Readman's own songs have an entertaining musicality with an ear to social commentery and conventional themes he pulls from everyday life."The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, AB, Canada"Enthusiastically serving up spirited traditional and original songs...along with a healthy dose of Tim's cheeky, often outrageous wit...excellent, tasty, superbly served music, this will satisfy you fully." The Rogue Folk Review, Vancouver, BC, Canada"Witty, wise folk" Westender, Vancouver, BC, Canada"The words of these songs speak to people who get their hands dirty." The Yukon News , Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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