Wicked Tinkers

The Wicked Tinkers are an American Celtic music group who perform at many Irish/Scottish festivals.

[edit] History

The group was formed in 1995 when piper Aaron Shaw met bass drum player Warren Casey at The Celtic Arts Center in Los Angeles, California. ^[1]

Over the years, the band has evolved to include Keith Jones on snare drum and hand percussion and Jay Atwood on didgeridoo and bronze-age Irish horn.

Their notable appearances include The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, during which, host Craig Ferguson accompanied them on a drum. Mixed martial arts fighter Keith Jardine has used their song "Bog" as entrance music in several UFC events.

Jay Atwood - didgeridoo, Irish horn

Members of the Celtic group Bad Haggis joined the Wicked Tinkers for performances at the 2005 and 2006 Seaside Games in Ventura, California.

^ Fowler, James E. (July 25, 1996) Los Angeles Times Valley weekend. Section: Calendar; Page 1A.

Manna, Marcia. (June 13, 2004) The San Diego Union-Tribune "Highland fling: Wicked Tinkers re-create ancient Scottish songs." Section: Zone; Page N8.
Baeza, Megan. (March 23, 2006) Anchorage Daily News "Celtic band bringing rock of Bronze Age. Wicked Tinkers: The group's first Alaska show on Saturday will benefit Highland Games." Section: Alaska; Page B5.
Gleason, Matt. (September 16, 2006) Tulsa World "Wicked pipes: California's Wicked Tinker cranks up the Scottish Festival."
Aguirre, Mary Lou. (January 12, 2007) The Fresno Bee "Hanford hosts Tempest and Tinkers in a Celtic romp." Section: South valley bee; Page 4.