Guide Note

Pentangle was a folk band that was active from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Having started their musical career in Britian, the band was initially founded by Jacqui McShee, Jon Renbourne, Bert Jansch, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox. The original group remained together for over six years before the first line-up changes occurred.

Fast Facts

Origin: Britian
Genres: Folk, Jazz, Acoustic
Years Active: 1968 - Present
Record Label: Transalantic
January 2007, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards presented the band with a lifetime achievement award
Their first public appearance was a sell-out
Their name represents the 5 members of the band (Penta is Greek for 5)
Once appeared without a drummer as Cox had broken his leg in an auto accident.

Partial Discography

Band Members

History

In 1967, a gig was set up for Jansch and Renbourne to perform together at the Horsehoe Hotel. The two added McShee as their vocalist for the show. Following the success of that first show, the trio decided to add the remaining members of the band to their lineup.

Quotes

"It is not a pop group, not a folk group and not a jazz group, but what it attempts is music which is a synthesis of all these and other styles as well as interesting experiments in each of them individually." — Henry Raynor of The Times

"Pentangle were one of the most influential groups of the late 20th century and it would be wrong for the awards not to recognise what an impact they had on the music scene" — Producer John Leonard

Categories

Entertainment | Folk | Blues | Jazz | Music

View Note History

Pentangle

The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Jacqui McShee and "The Pentangle" Official Site
Official MySpace Page: Pentangle
Official Site: Jacqui McShee's Pentangle - Official Website
Wikipedia: Pentangle
Profile: Pentangle
Article: Crossing The Border The Pentangle Interview (May 1970)
YouTube Video: Will The Circle Be Unbroken (Time: 4:09)

Pentangle Music News and Articles

Google News: Pentangle Search
Liverpool Daily: Pentangle: The Band that Defied Description (May 16, 2008)
angryape: Pentangle To Headline Green Man Festival (May 1, 2008)
Pitchfork Media: Pentangle Box Shaping Up for U.S. Release (April 26, 2007)
George Graham Reviews: Jacqui McShee's Pentangle: Passe Avant (April 21, 1999)

Pentangle Music and MP3s

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Pentangle Videos

YouTube: Pentangle Search
Last.fm: Pentangle Videos
YouTube Video: Traveling Song (Live) (Time: 3:14)
YouTube Video: House Carpenter (Live) (Time: 5:55)
YouTube Video: Hunting Song (Live) (Time: 7:48)
YouTube Video: In Time (Live) (Time: 4:07)
YouTube Video: Let No Man Steal Your Thyme (Live) (Time: 2:23)
YouTube Video: Wedding Dress (Live) (Time: 2:24)

Pentangle Photos

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Pentangle Profiles

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Pentangle Lyrics

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Pentangle Blogs and Commentaries

Official MySpace blog: Pentangle
Google Blogs: Pentangle Search
Another Guy, Another Blog: Pentangle Light Flight 1969 (May 25, 2008)
Twisted Ear: Pentangle Confirmed as Final Green Man Festival Headliner (May 1, 2008)
Female Vocals: The Pentangle - Cruel Sister (1970) (April 26, 2008)
All About Jazz: Pentangle - Original Line-up Reform and Tour (February 23, 2008)

Pentangle Tour Dates and Information

Official Site: Jacqui McShee's Pentangle Tour Dates
Official MySpace Page: Pentangle Tour Dates

Pentangle Merchandise

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