| Tim Scanlan | |
|---|---|
 Tim Scanlan photographed by Terri Taylor on 10 March 2013 | |
| Born | (1979-05-15) 15 May 1979 (age 45) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Musician / Multi-Instrumentalist |
| Awards | 2017 Tamworth Country Music Festival Busking Competition winner, 2012 Anglo-Celt Street Seisiún Talent Competition Winner |
| Website | timscanlanmusic |
Tim Scanlan is a musician from Melbourne, Australia who performs as a one-man band. This multi-instrumentalist simultaneously plays a harmonica, guitar and rattling shaker (left-handed), a bass drum or cajon with his right foot, and cymbals on a stand with his left foot while tapping his feet on a stomp box. He also sings occasionally. His unique style of music has been described as a blend of Celtic, Folk, Roots Music and Reggae.
Early life
Scanlan was born on 15 May 1979.
Achievements
- Winner of the 2017 Tamworth Country Music Festival Busking Competition
- Took second place at the 2012 Anglo-Celt Street Seisiún Talent Competition.
- Has performed in several countries, including Australia, the United States, Canada, Ireland and Japan.
- Records on the indie label Scanbait Records. His music is also featured on Youtube and Soundcloud.
- Featured as the main subject of over a dozen YouTube videos.
Collaborations
Scanlan and Japanese percussionist, Toshi Bodhran, tour extensively in Japan and Australia. Together, they released the CD "Come n Take a Look".
Scanlan, along with Irishmen Aindrias de Staic and former Saw Doctors drummer, Éimhín Cradock, played together as the Gaelic hip-hop band, The Latchikós in 2013. They performed live at music festivals in Canada, Ireland and the United States. They also produced one 10-track CD.
Discography
Albums
- Tim Scanlan - Japan Tour - 2013
- Come n Take a Look (with Toshi Bodhran) - 2013
- A Minor Key (4 track EP) - 2015
- Tim Scanlan & Friends - Live in Tokyo (with Mana Okubo & Rhys Crimmin) - 2016
References
- "Sligomusic.ie".
- ^ "Tim Scanlan - Music Profile".
- Personal Facebook page of Tim Scanlan
- Greville, Juanita (29 January 2017). "A little touch of the Irish wins busking". The Northern Daily Leader. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- "'Perfect Friction' right up Cavan's street". 23 August 2012.
- "T-Bone Shtax & The Latchikos". Latchikos.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 4 May 2022.