the Wicked Tinkers competed on the Gong Show revival, episode 4, where they received a perfect 10 score. In 2018, the Wicked Tinkers were runner up in Good Times Santa Cruz's best local band category, and Tiki King was selected best musician In late January, 2023, the Wicked Tinkers became the target of a burglary. Performance gear and tools, valued at an estimated $20,000, were stolen while being stored during the off season. With only a few weeks before their tour season was to start, a GoFundMe account was created for donations. Supporters responded my donating more than $27,500 in the first three days, significantly exceeding the initial $20,000 goal. In response, the band appeared in several live online videos to express their gratitude and offer several online performances. The strong support shown after an unfortunate setback demonstrates the group's popularity and their devoted fans' love for the band's continued success. Current members Aaron Shaw - great Highland bagpipe The Reverend Dr. Tiki King - Big Drum, rhythm pole, Ukulele CJ Henderson - didgeridoo, Bronze Age Irish Horn, bodhran Guests Members of the Celtic group Bad Haggis joined the Wicked Tinkers for performances at the 2005 and 2006 Seaside Games in Ventura, California. Discography Brutal (1997) (cassette) Banned (1999) (cassette) Wicked Tinkers (1999) Hammered (2000) Loud (2002) Banger For Breakfast (2003) Whisky Supper (2005) Rant (2007) Big Bottle Of Bad Ideas (2016) References Further reading Manna, Marcia. (June 13, 2004) The San Diego Union-Tribune "Highland fling: Wicked Tinkers re-create ancient Scottish songs." Section: Zone; Page N8. Baeza, Megan. (March 23, 2006) Anchorage Daily News "Celtic band bringing rock of Bronze Age. Wicked Tinkers: The group's first Alaska show on Saturday will benefit Highland Games." Section: Alaska; Page B5. Gleason, Matt. (September 16, 2006) Tulsa World "Wicked pipes: California's Wicked Tinker cranks up the Scottish Festival." Aguirre, Mary Lou. (January 12, 2007) The Fresno Bee "Hanford hosts Tempest and Tinkers in a Celtic romp." Section: South valley bee; Page 4. External links Official website Celtic music groups Bagpipes