The Time Stealers
The Time Stealers are an acoustic indie-folk band from Shropshire, Cheshire and North Staffordshire.
Formed in 2016 The Time Stealers play original music influenced by a broad range of styles.
Their debut album, Hold On, was recorded over three days at Hollow Floor Studios and was released on 25th March 2018. Their second album, Hey River, followed in 2021 and their third, Safe Haven, in 2025.
The Time Stealers are…
Rhysian Gault
Rhysian will try to get a tune out of anything that makes a noise, including but not limited to, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, violin and ukulele. She sings too! Rhysian has an overactive imagination which comes in quite handy for songwriting.
Stew Harrison
A talented and knowledgeable multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and all round lovely chap. Stew fills in all of the low notes on bass guitar.
Ibai Castezubi
Originally from the Basque Country, full of energy and character, Ibai weaves beautiful intricate rhythms with bodhran and other assorted percussion instruments. Ibai is a natural performer and never fails to bring a smile.
Penny Copestake
Penny plays percussion and sings wonderful harmonies. An experienced singer and performer, Penny is responsible for keeping a super steady beat on her trusty cajon.
Anji Hollinshead-Bland
The musical genius of the band. Anji is an exceptionally talented musician and songwriter. Anji does amazing things with guitars, ukuleles, banjos and pretty much anything else with strings.
Sarah Hollinshead-Bland
Sarah shares the lead vocals, plays cello, harmonica and assorted percussion. Sarah is very outgoing, witty and able to form coherent sentences which means she frequently ends up fulfilling the role of frontwoman – which she does brilliantly.