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   2 Nov – Kenmuir Arms, New Luce (End of Harvest-Halloween BBQ Bash)
Sat 23 Nov – Middlewich Christmas Celebrations, Cheshire

GIG DATES 2025:

Sat 18 Jan – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat   1 Mar – The PUB, Stranraer
Sat 15 Mar – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat 22 Mar – Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown
Sat 10 May – The PUB, Stranraer
Sat 17 May – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat  7 June – KIRKCUDBRIGHT STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL, Scotland
Fri-Sun 13-15 June – MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FESTIVAL, Cheshire
Sat 19 July – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Fri 15 Aug  – WIGTOWN SHINDY, Scotland
Sat 16 Aug – BEATTOCK BASH, Scotland
Sat 23 Aug – The PUB, Stranraer
Sat 20 Sep – Coach & Horses, Dumfries
Sat 25 Oct – The PUB, Stranraer
Sat 22 Nov – Coach & Horses, Dumfries

We are also available for Community events and Private House Concerts.
Please reach out via kissingtheflint@gmail.com for available dates and rates, from solo to full band.

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Kissing The Flint

Kissing The Flint

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

2 days ago

Kissing The Flint
🤩🎩💃🕺🥳🎊🎶 Just in from a fabulous night of fun at the Kenmuir Arms, thanks so much to Chris and the crew for the delicious BBQ food and bar brews and also to everyone who came down in costume for a sing and a dance. Awesome also to meet some young musos from Glasgow bands Succession and The Sketch, it's always fabulous to connect with and give inspiration to the next generations through our music! Happy Halloween and End of Harvest everyone! ... See MoreSee Less
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👻🧟‍♀️💥🎶 Because it's Halloween, we're gonna play a brand-new song (among others) for you this weekend, a gothic tale that I wrote about an irresistible but deadly female vampire to the theme of 'old soul' in I Heart Songwriting Club.🎩💃🕺🎊Will you be joining us this Saturday night at the Kenmuir Arms when we debut 'Out for Blood' at their 'end of Harvest / Halloween' BBQ bash? Their food will be devilishly deelish for both carnivores and vegies! £15.00 pp if you wish to dine on the night, but you can also come along for free to enjoy the live music which kicks off at 8pm. And don't forget to get real spooky and dress up - prize for the best dressed scarecrow!🙌 🥳 Here's my lyrics in case you want to sing along to the choruses with me on the night...Ancient longing in liquid eyesMesmeriser of soulsDeep veil over a black disguiseTill you want to bare it allMight have met you in a past lifeMany moons agoLost among the shadowsGoing with the flowCHORUS 1!Out for blood, in a heartbeatWitching hour, when you feastHold on tight, swallow their screamDrink your fill down in a bad dreamSweet reliefFeather light, pale as milkIrresistible spellDark and stormy, proud as silkLover straight out of HellCenturies of lust in your bedDemon-dancing with the nightRegeneration for the undeadCelebration, sacrificeCHORUS 2!Out for blood, in a heartbeatWitching hour, when you feastKiss them gently with your sharp teethHold tight, don’t let them screamSweet reliefTHE MIDDLE BIT!Hunting prey is just a small part of your gamePlays second fiddle to your thirstEternal life for those who give inThere are things that could be worse...(Tasty guitar solo from shredmaster Adrian)CHORUS 1 & 2! Demon-dance till you drop!🙏📸 With humble gratitude to Daisy Andersen via Pexels.com for the tasty pic x ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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😁😆💃🕺🎊 🎶 Saturday band shenanigans at Steading Studio getting locked and loaded for our final full format rock-out this year next Saturday night at the Kenmuir Arms at their Harvest BBQ Bash! We've got some brand new songs never performed to an audience before and it's going to be a fantastic night, so come and join us for the craic! 15 quid per person if you'd like to partake of the delicious BBQ food on offer (carnivores and vegies all catered for) or it's free to just come along and groove to the music! Make sure you dress up too, there's a prize for the best dressed scarecrow! 💋🔥🎃🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🎩 ... See MoreSee Less
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