MOTH – your flexible alternative – duo – trio – combo
“Acoustic rock meets the Blues, Folk, Country and Americana for a laidback barfight. It’s every genre for themselves. Battle ensues. Everyone wins. MOTH emerges unscathed.”
From Microbus, Gateshead 06/12/2024
“You sounded great! a cross between the Waterboys & Kevin McDermott Orchestra”
“I didn’t know what to expect, but I didn’t expect such musicianship”
“We loved the originals just as much as the (3) covers! loved it!”
“Stomping 2nd set after tech issues in 1st set. I have to say I love the tune ‘far away place’ it’s a masterpiece, you must get recorded with this line up, get it up online… “
Following the successes of Pete’s previous musical outings, The Pete Shaw Band, Spelk, Tea Cup Head, Beeblefish, and the Shaw:Clark Project, Pete unveils a dynamic new live band. This fluid ensemble – “MOTH” – boasts a superb line-up of seasoned established musicians, each with their own impressive careers in Jazz, Folk, and Rock. Janet Tomlinson’s soulful fiddle and the rhythmic tapestry woven by Andy Tinkler on bass and Jason Thompson on percussion (with the occasional inclusion of Samantha Kate’s cello whispers, when available) form a vibrant backdrop for Pete’s original songs, with a treasure trove of new material being created. This isn’t just a band; it’s a musical conversation, a collaboration of seasoned voices finding fresh harmony. Already enjoying gigs across the North East (Crossing the Tyne Festival, North Shield’s Three Tanners, Baba Yaga’s House & Baba Yaga’s Loft, Newcastle’s Blues & Bourbon’ (now Blues Underground), Billy Bootleggers’ Gateshead’s Microbus, Tynemouth’s Arches/Alfie & Finn’s and Whitley Bay’s Ticket Office, Moth are poised to make an even bigger impact on the regional scene and beyond.
“You can always expect a brilliant performance from Pete, an accomplished songwriter who consistently delivers high quality performances of his own material, whether solo or with his splendid band MOTH!” John smith – Alfie & Finn’s Tynemouth 2023
‘Barefoot In The Kitchen’ a rough & ready three chord groove from the Trio (a bit shouty, sorry)
Random moments from 2024 and beyond
GIGS 2024: (2025 replaced as dates are confirmed)
Semi-regularly updated photo gallery
Check out our videos below
Ticket Office Whitley Bay 04/01/2024 – with Janet on Fiddle & Andy on Bass – Barefoot In The Kitchen (impromptu jam)
Ticket Office – Whitley Bay with Andy Tinkler on Bass & Jason Thompson on Percussion
excerpt from Box Full Of Letters – Ticket Office Whitley Bay Halloween Festival 2023 – with Janet on Fiddle & Andy on Bass
The trio’s first ever gig after one rehearsal together – Three Tanners, North Shields – With Andy Tinkler & Anneka Johnson
BELOW –
BELOW: A WHISPER OF MOTHS, SHAW:CLARK PROJECT, TCUPHEAD & BEEBLEFISH
