kissing the flint – creating sparks

Multi-award nominated international singer-songwriter Leah Chynoweth-Tidy is an Australian-brewed artist, Scottish-distilled since 2020 where she has been based in her father’s native land . Leah created Kissing The Flint (translation: creating a spark) to cut through the fakery of the modern world. Fueled by an authentic, adventurous spirit, powerhouse voice and shape-shifting depth of songwriting, she captivates audiences with heartfelt stories and vivid imagery, softness and sass – moving easily from melodic, roots beauty to empowered rock raunch, each mesmerising moment to the next.

PRESS / TESTIMONIALS

“Enthralling sound, evocative lyrics and commanding vocals.” (Jyla Blog)

“Hailing from Queensland, Australia, but now based in Scotland, Kissing The Flint curbs her love for steampunk and rockabilly into feisty, genre-diverse music. Numerous rave reviews, energetic live shows and multi-award nominations prove she is not one to be ignored.” (Nicole Mendes, The Other Side Reviews)

“Citing Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde and Stevie Nicks among her influences, Kissing The Flint is on a mission
to resurrect female rock’n’roll, one banger at a time.”
   (Marilu Ciabattoni, Lost In the Manor)

Kissing The Flint is an artist adept at crafting immersive tales that delve deepinto the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Drawing inspiration from powerful, resilient feminine narratives, Leah’s music creates a tableau of intense passion, formidable power dynamics, and raw emotions. Her songwriting skilfully oscillates between strength and vulnerability, presenting listeners with evocative scenarios that both entertain and resonate. With every track, she challenges you to not just hear, but feel, question, and introspect, making her one of the most compelling artists in the contemporary music scene.” (Testing Melodies)

 

GIG DATES 2024:

Sat 31 Apr  – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat 11 May – The Pub, Stranraer
Sat 1 Jun    – Harbour House Hotel, Portpatrick
Sun 9 Jun   – The Swan, Stranraer
14-16 Jun   – MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FESTIVAL, Cheshire
Fri 21 Jun   – The Lantern, Dumfries
Sat 22 Jun  – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat 29 Jun  – KIRKCUDBRIGHT STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL, Scotland
Fri 5 July     – Harbour House Hotel, Portpatrick
Sat 27 July – The Pub, Stranraer
Sat 3 Aug    – BEATTOCK BASH, Scotland
Fri 16 Aug   – Harbour House Hotel, Portpatrick
Sat 17 Aug  – WIGTOWN SHINDY, Scotland
Sun 18 Aug – The Swan, Stranraer
Sat 24 Aug  – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat 31 Aug  – MUSIC AT THE MULTIVERSE, Sanquar
Fri 6 Sep      – Harbour House Hotel, Portpatrick
Sun 8 Sep   – KIRKCUDBRIGHT FRINGE FESTIVAL, Scotland
Sat 28 Sep  – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat 12 Oct  – Harbour House Hotel, Portpatrick
Sat 19 Oct  – Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown

We are also available for private House Concerts! Please message us for rates and dates.

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Kissing The Flint

Multi-award nominated international female artist. Aussie-brewed, UK-baked!

5 days ago

Kissing The Flint
Bring on Saturday, we can't wait to kick off our UK gig season at long last!! Leah and Ken are fresh and funky back from their Aussie tour, Adrian has upgraded some guitar-slinging parts to bionic and Alex has got himself some brand-new toys to bang a gong on.So 'mon doon and rock out with our fabulous Coach crew, groovy tunes and refreshing brews, see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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💥🎩💋🔥 Released last year as a single, 'Gunslinger Love' bursts out of the blocks with all guns blazing as Track 1 to open our latest album journey 'Standing On The Fringe of Rooms'. A riff-laden blues-rock epic, 'Gunslinger' thunders to a sizzling, star-crossed battle of the sexes love showdown, with both gunslingers resisting the attraction every step of the way.🤠✨🍺 🎶 We had such a fabulous time shooting the official video for this song last year with our superstar band of steampunk-Coach and Horsesd gals at the Coach and Horses! Our UK gig season fires up again there next Saturday from 3-5pm. Bangin' tunes and delicious brews - 'mon doon and rock out with us and the Coach Crew! ... See MoreSee Less
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🎩💋🔥🎶 The latest (second) KTF album 'Standing On The Fringe of Rooms' is a blazing, blues-rock journey along the hotel room corridors of the human condition, inspired by observance, experience, empathy and a global pandemic. From lone introspection, through to inspirations of hope and a heavy-hitting battle-of-the sexes love showdown, you won’t be able to stop the voyeur within you listening at each and every door.Pick your copy up in either digital or signed CD format HERE: kissingtheflint.bandcamp.com/album/standing-on-the-fringe-of-rooms🤘Stay tuned, I'll be highlighting each of the tracks here for you in the days to come! ... See MoreSee Less
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