RECENT NEWS - 2022
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We are delighted to announce that we are touring this September and October! Whilst COVID-19 has not completely disappeared, the live music scene has changed sufficiently to allow major musical events to continue. Full details coming soon. For the latest information, please follow us on Facebook. Just click on the FB icon!
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2022 SOUTHERN TOUR
Beautiful traditional and contemporary music! This is what Tidal Moon aims to share in their upcoming Southern Tour. Their last musical foray was abruptly cut short due to the pandemic and so this musical endeavour is brimming with keen anticipation.
Barbara Jeffrey is a former Gippsland resident with fond ties to the area, particularly Port Welshpool and the region near Wilsons Promontory. Her entire professional life has been devoted to music. A multi-instrumentalist, her primary instrument is harp, although the flute, ukulele and now melodeon do compete with that. Her soprano voice sparkles with a translucent sheen. With a keen eye and ear for excellence, she is inspired by the outstanding, the brilliant and the beautiful. So it is little wonder that those are the things she strives for when presenting her craft.
Having performed in various acts including orchestras, classical ensembles and an opera company, she now devotes her attention to Tidal Moon. When not playing or teaching music, she can be found spoiling her delightful puppy on a beautiful tropical island.
José Garcia has played music since childhood but only turned to music full-time, after an extremely varied career that included everything from repairing rucksacks and tents, working in outdoor recreation, working with new technology as a communications specialist, to stints as a linguist, a technical writer and a military analyst. It was such a relief when he eventually matured and finally got a real job as a musician.
In Tidal Moon, he does his best to not disappoint his harpist companion. He contributes: rich baritone vocals, classical guitar, harmonica, bodhran and the ukulele. This troubadour now uses his skills in developing music at the grassroots, community level. When not playing music, he can be found listening to music, organising music, teaching music, promoting music, learning music and creating music.
With their combined experience and skills, Tidal Moon tells stories of culture, of nature, of humanity. Sometimes they will sing in three or four languages to do that! They hope that you will become part of their story and enjoy a unique journey they would like to share.
Beautiful traditional and contemporary music! This is what Tidal Moon aims to share in their upcoming Southern Tour. Their last musical foray was abruptly cut short due to the pandemic and so this musical endeavour is brimming with keen anticipation.
Barbara Jeffrey is a former Gippsland resident with fond ties to the area, particularly Port Welshpool and the region near Wilsons Promontory. Her entire professional life has been devoted to music. A multi-instrumentalist, her primary instrument is harp, although the flute, ukulele and now melodeon do compete with that. Her soprano voice sparkles with a translucent sheen. With a keen eye and ear for excellence, she is inspired by the outstanding, the brilliant and the beautiful. So it is little wonder that those are the things she strives for when presenting her craft.
Having performed in various acts including orchestras, classical ensembles and an opera company, she now devotes her attention to Tidal Moon. When not playing or teaching music, she can be found spoiling her delightful puppy on a beautiful tropical island.
José Garcia has played music since childhood but only turned to music full-time, after an extremely varied career that included everything from repairing rucksacks and tents, working in outdoor recreation, working with new technology as a communications specialist, to stints as a linguist, a technical writer and a military analyst. It was such a relief when he eventually matured and finally got a real job as a musician.
In Tidal Moon, he does his best to not disappoint his harpist companion. He contributes: rich baritone vocals, classical guitar, harmonica, bodhran and the ukulele. This troubadour now uses his skills in developing music at the grassroots, community level. When not playing music, he can be found listening to music, organising music, teaching music, promoting music, learning music and creating music.
With their combined experience and skills, Tidal Moon tells stories of culture, of nature, of humanity. Sometimes they will sing in three or four languages to do that! They hope that you will become part of their story and enjoy a unique journey they would like to share.
2020 News
Despite now being based in two different states. Barbara Jeffrey and José Garcia continued to perform as Tidal Moon. Distance wasn't going to stop that but quite unexpectedly, an unforeseen little virus did.
Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health measures compelled us to cancel the bulk remainder of our Southern Tour 2020, after only performing at three of the many events scheduled.
After an initial foray into the Queensland music scene, which we wanted to develop, we found ourselves unable to travel, let alone perform any live music.
So, we are adjusting to the new conditions and look forward to when we can once more return to many of the venues listed in the tour and to play music for you again.
In the meantime, please take care, be safe and may music be a place of solace, comfort, delight and joy to you.
Tidal Moon
May 2020
Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health measures compelled us to cancel the bulk remainder of our Southern Tour 2020, after only performing at three of the many events scheduled.
After an initial foray into the Queensland music scene, which we wanted to develop, we found ourselves unable to travel, let alone perform any live music.
So, we are adjusting to the new conditions and look forward to when we can once more return to many of the venues listed in the tour and to play music for you again.
In the meantime, please take care, be safe and may music be a place of solace, comfort, delight and joy to you.
Tidal Moon
May 2020
2019 NEWS
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A New Queensland Home
Following Barbara Jeffrey's relocation to Queensland in late 2018, we conducted a planned tour in Victoria to take full advantage of Barbara's return visit. Return to Victoria Tour We were very pleased to once again spend time in Gippsland Victoria and perform in various festivals including the RInwoood Highland Games & Celtic Festival and The Sandford Bush and Music Festival. Bound for South Australia After a brief pause, we are particularly looking forward to returning to South Australia and performing at Heritage Arts & Traditions (HATs) in the Clare Valley. This is a delightful winery area of South Australia and HATs have done a tremendous job in transforming the former court house as an art and music centre for the region. We then are bound for the Yorke Peninsula, to be part of the Kernewek Lowender or Copper Coast Cornish Festival. This festival is a week long festival that celebrates Cornish/Celtic culture and will be filled with music, dance, parades and lots of Cornish pasties! |
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As well as these events in the near future, we particularly look forward to supporting the Irish & Celtic Music Festival in Yass, New South Wales later this year in September. We had a wonderful time there last year. Not only was the festival a joy to be part of but the hospitality of our hosts was incredibly warm and generous. Janno Scanes and the committee at Yass are working hard to make this event succeed and judging by last year, we are sure it will. We look forward to seeing you there! May 2019 |
What is tidal moon?
"Beautiful traditional, original and contemporary music with Barbara Jeffrey and José Garcia."
Sometimes duo, sometimes trio and sometimes even quartet, Tidal Moon's core consists of Barbara Jeffrey - soprano vocalist, harpist, flautist and José Garcia - baritone vocalist, guitarist.
With strong influences from Celtic and traditional music, our music has been broadly described as nouveau folk, world music and even "genre busters". Our music has songs that cover over five languages. Tidal Moon's performance takes the audience on a magical and uplifting journey through a variety of musical styles encompassing folk, country, jazz, latin rhythms, celtic, alternative and original music. We have music in five languages. The connection between Barbara's ethereal, soaring voice and Jose's earthy baritone vocals is magical and natural - the perfect combination of music and passion.
Sometimes duo, sometimes trio and sometimes even quartet, Tidal Moon's core consists of Barbara Jeffrey - soprano vocalist, harpist, flautist and José Garcia - baritone vocalist, guitarist.
With strong influences from Celtic and traditional music, our music has been broadly described as nouveau folk, world music and even "genre busters". Our music has songs that cover over five languages. Tidal Moon's performance takes the audience on a magical and uplifting journey through a variety of musical styles encompassing folk, country, jazz, latin rhythms, celtic, alternative and original music. We have music in five languages. The connection between Barbara's ethereal, soaring voice and Jose's earthy baritone vocals is magical and natural - the perfect combination of music and passion.
What is Nouveau Folk?
We've been using this term in describing the genre we play because whilst the harp is known as a fairly traditional instrument, it is capable of a variety of music styles depending on how it is played and how it is accompanied. Not all pieces sound like "tinker bell" is playing; the harp has seen its fair share of drinking halls and loud venues and is a powerful and versatile instrument.
Our music whilst respecting tradition, can be upbeat as well as serene. It all depends on the journey the audience wants to take!
We've been using this term in describing the genre we play because whilst the harp is known as a fairly traditional instrument, it is capable of a variety of music styles depending on how it is played and how it is accompanied. Not all pieces sound like "tinker bell" is playing; the harp has seen its fair share of drinking halls and loud venues and is a powerful and versatile instrument.
Our music whilst respecting tradition, can be upbeat as well as serene. It all depends on the journey the audience wants to take!
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"Wild Mountain" an original by Barbara Jeffrey, performed at Mt Evelyn, Victoria, Australia.
Performing an upbeat original song '16 Steps' at Bridie O'Reilly's, Sydney Road Brunswick. From left to right: Brent Kerr - percussion; José Garcia - vocals, guitar, bodhran; Barbara Jeffrey - harp, flute; and David Graham - double bass.
