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...

HAPPY VALLEY SUNSHINE  (all music written by Liam Firmager)

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.

- enquiries: hello at 5-pin dot com
- fl studio & logic mainly :)

Lyons is is bassist, composer, producer and teacher that bounces between sound art, world music, contemporary classical and popular music. He has toured Australia playing festivals in rock and jazz groups as well as performing with tap dancers and live poetry. Patrick has studied with composers, sound artists and improvisers from non-western traditions but has now turned his attention to studying double bass within the western art music tradition with a focus on Australian art music, experimental improvisation and electronics.

I like to make quiet music that should be played loud.  Preferably in a moving vehicle.


hey look: https://linktr.ee/orangedrink

Queer guy living in Wisconsin making all kinds of music.  Looking to collaborate and learn from other musicians - Say hello!

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