Treebeard were formed in 1998 by Haze & World Turtle brothers Chris & Paul McMahon plus Paul Chisnell (Haze, Three Legged Cat, Old Pekuliar), Gordon Walker (Ant Hill Mob & guest on World Turtle's 'Wilderness of Eden') and Chris Jellis (Old Pekuliar).

The band play original songs and tunes as well as a selection of rock, pop, folk (& even country!) songs in their own inimitable way.
The band describe their style as 'Heavy Wood', acoustic music played on a range of instruments, including guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki, accordion, balalaikas (of all sizes), plus assorted percussion, topped off with 4 & 5 part harmony vocals.

The band have recently been joined by Ceri Ashton (on flute/fiddle) of ceilidh band The Outlandish Knights & folk trio Hiraeth.

Treebeard released their debut CD 'Heavy Wood' on Gabadon Records in 2002 and have just release the follow up "Reel Ale" in April 2010.  Available from the website http://www.treebeard.org.uk for £10 inc p&p.

They have a track "Train" featured on the "Forged in Sheffield" folk compilation.