My name is Phil Dean, and The Gathering Tide is... well, me basically. 

Since 2001 I've been frontman for my folk/rock/punk band Zeptepi, and in 2014 I started this new project. 

You can also find here a bunch of old tunes from my distant past...

Sparky is host of "ShockPop!" on ScrubRadio.com - Sundays NOON to 2P EDT (5-7P UK). And purveyor of "Just Good People", Sundays 11AM EDT (4P UK) on ScrubRadio.com. All indie music and only indie music - Support Independent Artists!!

HAPPY VALLEY SUNSHINE  (all music written by Liam Firmager)

Harpist/Pianist/Multi-Instrumentalist/Composer

Born in San Diego California, in the U S of A, Rachel Shaw moved to Australian shores and began indulging in things musical. Growing up in Perth, Rachel originally played drums for various punk and rock bands and her relocation to Melbourne brought her together playing drums with 60's garage girl band: Doll Squad.

Discovering her passion for song writing, Rachel put down her drumsticks and picked up a guitar. This was a turning point. She began playing shows around Melbourne, collaborating with Liam Firmager, guitarist and song writer of The Kissingers, backing vocals for Plastic Palace Alice, playing keyboards for Rob and The Banks, with members of bands: Kids From Russia and Midstate Orange - all while arranging and composing her own work.

Rachel took on rhythm guitar and co-vocal duties with The Scarletons - featuring members Effigy (Peter Hardman), Killing Heidi/Non Intentional Lifeform (Adam Pedretti) and reuniting with Doll Squad bass player, Janet Wilson.

.... Fast forward and Rachel has just released her first solo EP 'Lesson' and is the songstress/frontwoman/guitarist for 'Dream Polaroid'. 

Rachel has also recorded and made guest vocalist appearances with the likes of Kim Volkman (X), Henry Hugo & the Kindred Spirits, Mark Ludwig, Henry Hugo & The Kindred Spirits, Marilyn Rose & The Thorns, Cold Harbour, Rosemary Haden, and many more. 

Rachel's own music is often described as moody and emotive, turning from the sweetest of pop, to raw- dark and sombre, and back again.

Playlists for various projects.

For other sounds check out Rule Of Three and Boreas on Soundcloud. ruleofthreemusic.com
ruleofthree.bandcamp.com
boreasband.com
boreasband.bandcamp.com

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