Little wonder Tanglefoot is nominated for the 2007 Canadian Folk Music Award for Best VocalGroup. Their latest CD, Dance Like Flames, a compilation of eleven songs that capture the Canadian spirit, earned them the nomination. Really, there is no contest.
Dance Like Flames Released by Borealis Records in 2006; BCD-179CD Change meets continuity in this watershed CD that marks Tanglefoot’s first new material in more than four years. It is the band’s first recording with a female voice - that of violinist/violist Sandra Swannell. It’s also the first album recorded entirely in the band members’ home studios. The album features eleven finely crafted songs with writing contributions from new members and veterans alike, including Tanglefoot founder and alumnus Joe Grant.
Agnes on the Cowcatcher
Released by Borealis Records in 2002; BCD-143CD Recorded during the fall of 2001 and winter of 2002, this is the first Tanglefoot CD with multi-instrumentalist Terry Young, whose musical contributions shone through despite battling illness throughout the entire recording process. It is also the last of three CDs featuring pianist/songwriter Rob Ritchie.
The Music in the Wood
Released by Tanglefoot Media in 1996; TML14-0896CD Music in the Wood is the last recording made at Tanglefoot’s first home, Ooze River Studio in Norwood, Ontario. It’s also the first of two CDs to feature Frank Skrzeszewski on mandolin/guitar/banjo, and includes some of Tanglefoot’s most popular and memorable songs. The front cover photo shows the hands of Desboro, Ontario luthier John Newton, who built current fiddler Sandra Swannell’s violin and viola.
For more information or to order CDs visit the Tanglefoot website http://www.tanglefootmusic.com
Dance Like Flames Released by Borealis Records in 2006; BCD-179CD Change meets continuity in this watershed CD that marks Tanglefoot’s first new material in more than four years. It is the band’s first recording with a female voice - that of violinist/violist Sandra Swannell. It’s also the first album recorded entirely in the band members’ home studios. The album features eleven finely crafted songs with writing contributions from new members and veterans alike, including Tanglefoot founder and alumnus Joe Grant.
Agnes on the Cowcatcher
Released by Borealis Records in 2002; BCD-143CD Recorded during the fall of 2001 and winter of 2002, this is the first Tanglefoot CD with multi-instrumentalist Terry Young, whose musical contributions shone through despite battling illness throughout the entire recording process. It is also the last of three CDs featuring pianist/songwriter Rob Ritchie.
The Music in the Wood
Released by Tanglefoot Media in 1996; TML14-0896CD Music in the Wood is the last recording made at Tanglefoot’s first home, Ooze River Studio in Norwood, Ontario. It’s also the first of two CDs to feature Frank Skrzeszewski on mandolin/guitar/banjo, and includes some of Tanglefoot’s most popular and memorable songs. The front cover photo shows the hands of Desboro, Ontario luthier John Newton, who built current fiddler Sandra Swannell’s violin and viola.
For more information or to order CDs visit the Tanglefoot website http://www.tanglefootmusic.com
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Looking for a recipe for Canadian heritage music and musicians? Start with spectacular harmonies, a knack for storytelling, talented songwriters with a flair for the dramatic. Blend with a knowledge and respect for the Canadian heritage, an understanding of what it is t be Canadian, and you have Tanglefoot.
Given the energy and excitement of their music is not at all hard to understand why Tanglefoot was once described as “Stan Rogers meets Van Halen.” There is power in the music they write and perform, from the joyous, lilting songs like The Whiskey Trick to the moving strength of Vimy.
Given the energy and excitement of their music is not at all hard to understand why Tanglefoot was once described as “Stan Rogers meets Van Halen.” There is power in the music they write and perform, from the joyous, lilting songs like The Whiskey Trick to the moving strength of Vimy.