Alex is currently studying orchestral percussion at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. His playing and course incorporate a huge range of styles and genres, from classical through funk, folk and jazz right the way to samba, all of which he enjoys equally.

Playing percussion in such a wide variety of genres means that Alex is is able to perform on a host of instruments including marimba, cajon, timpani, bodhran, bata and many more. Alex was junior organ scholar of Wells Cathedral before joining the Conservatoire as a percussionist.

When not making music, he enjoys delving deep into the world of cinematography and photography. Alex’s work can be seen on Instagram @lowrespercussion.

Matt is now a double and electric bass player, currently studying a Bachelor of Music in Jazz at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. He is fortunate enough to be taught by Mark Hodgson, Arnie Somogyi (both for jazz) and Julian Atkinson (classical).

Matt has performed at the Vortex, Kings Place, Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Town and Symphony Halls, Montreux, Vienne and Nišville Jazz Festivals. Currently, he is a sideman with various ensembles such as the Mike Anning Quartet, Ashton Smith Quartet, Tephra and has experience with the Birmingham Jazz Orchestra, Fat Chops Big Band, and Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra. As of January 2020, Matt accepted the bass chair in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.

He lives and breathes music of a variety genres and is regularly performing across the country.

matthollick.com

Sam enjoys listening to and playing a range of music including rock, jazz, fusion and progressive and likes to incorporate all of these styles in to his compositions.

Having studied music from the age of 8, Sam has performed at prestigious venues such as the O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Sunbird Records, The Sunflower Lounge and other popular music venues. Sam now studies music technology at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire perusing an interest in recording, producing and mixing.

https://www.sambaldwinproducer.com/

Seth is a violinist, composer and educator. He has performed in venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the Cecil Sharpe House and at festivals including Greenman, Kendal Calling and Shambala.

He performs in a wide variety of genres, although specialises in folk and traditional music styles. Aside from the Gathering Tides, Seth works with his celtic folk duo Filkin’s Drift and long acclaimed Balkan band, The Destroyers.

When he is not on stage, Seth works as a freelance educator, aiming to inspire the next generation of young musicians. He teaches violin, creative music making, music technology, and leads workshops across the UK.

http://sethbye.com

Wohooo our new EP ‘Adjust the Sun’ is out now! We’re so proud of it and super excited to share it with you.

It’s not available on Spotify, so buy here or download on our Bandcamp https://gatheringtides.bandcamp.com/

Physical CD of our debut EP, ‘Floodgate’.

“The success of Floodgate is that it takes strands from multiple music genres and weaves them together into a piece of work that is also undeniably folk. It is incredibly interesting to listen to, and a part of me still wonders how on earth they packed so much into just five songs” ~ FATEA

Seen us live and like what you hear? Then why not book Gathering Tides to play in your own front room! Affordable prices and flexible bookings… get in touch now!

gatheringtides@gmail.com

Seth: 07899803362

High quality tote bag, printed in Birmingham. Ethically produced. 100% cotton.

White Gathering Tides logo printed on sea blue cotton.

Printed by Mission Print, Birmingham.

Discounted rate when purchasing Floodgate CD and Gathering Tides tote bag together.

Ethically produced. 100% cotton. High quality tote bag. White Gathering Tides logo printed on sea blue cotton.