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Alanna & Alicia Egan Band

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ALANNA & ALICIA EGAN BAND
Twin sister singer/songwriters Alanna and Alicia perform original, acoustic songs with poetic, insightful lyrics which command a close listen. Sweet sibling harmonies enrich their folk/jazz/blues style and imaginative, subtle instrumentation is provided by Amy Bennett ( piano and strings) and Liam O'Connell (guitar and bass).
As identical twins they share a uniquely intuitive, creative partnership. They have a natural musical rapport, harmonizing effortlessly with one another, and they are each other's chief editors and collaborators.

The band performs around Melbourne eg. Northcote Social Club, Wesley Anne, Clifton Hill Hotel, Bar 303, The Artery , Edinburgh Castle, Ruby's Lounge, The East, The Empress.
They have also played the various festivals including Port Fairy, Maldon, The Basin, Melodica Acoustic and Darebin and the folk clubs eg. Selby, Bendigo, Melbourne.
They have shared the stage with many talented acts such as Madviolet (Canada), The Waifs, Jeff Lang, Clare Bowditch, Lloyd Speigel, Alex Burns, Jordie Lane, Tinpan Orange, Rosie Burgess, Tim McMillan, Jetty Road and The Hazelman Brothers.

Their independent, debut album, ‘Funny she’s so much like me’, with eleven original tracks was launched to a standing room only audience at the Wesley Anne in Northcote in September 2006 and their second album is due to be released later this year.

The girls have had considerable recognition for their songwriting.
Alicia won The Basin Music Festival Songwriting Award 2009 and was Best New Talent at Port Fairy Folk Festival in 1998.
Both girls have reached the Lawson/Paterson Songwriting Final at the Port Fairy Folk Festival on several occasions and both have been runner up in the Roddy Read Songwriting Award at the Maldon Folk Festival.
Alanna had a song in the top ten acoustic section of the Australian Songwriting Awards and was runner up at The Darebin Music Feast in 2007.
They have played live to air on a number of radio stations including 774 ABC (Derek Guille), RRR and 3CR.
Their album is being/has been played on a number of radio stations eg RRR, 3CR, Fresh FM, JOY FM, and ABC Central Vic where it was recently the Album of the Week.

A recent critic described their work as ‘timeless and delivered from the heart.’ (Marcello Lo Ricco, LSS Productions)

Bookings : Ph : Alicia 0410253866
Alanna 0410253718
Maudee 03 54433492
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alannaandaliciaegan.com
Their CD 'Funny She's So Much Like Me' can be purchased online via their website, at www.lastrecordstore.com or www.burkesmusic.com.au
CD cover by Madeleine Leahy
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Member Since: 02/10/2006
Band Website: http://www.alannaandaliciaegan.com
Band Members: Alanna Egan : singer/songwriter, piano;
Alicia Egan : singer/songwriter;
Amy Bennett : piano and viola
Liam O'Connell : guitar and bass

Congratulations Alicia - Winner of THE BASIN MUSIC FESTIVAL SONGWRITING AWARD 2009 for 'The Book'!
Influences:

'FOLK FOR FIRE RELIEF'

benefit gig Sunday March 1st @ Northcote Social Club

Thank you to everyone who came and supported the night which was AMAZING!!
It was a sell out and all door takings, bar profits, donations and proceeds from a raffle - close to $19000 altogether, went to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.

Thanks heaps to the stellar line up who donated their time and played awesome sets to the appreciative audience -
Clare Bowditch, Jeff Lang, Jordie Lane, Rosie Burgess, The Hazelman Brothers, Tim McMillan Band, Alanna & Alicia Egan Band and Owls of the Swamp.
Special thanks also to the irrepressible Denise Scott, MC on the night.

Thank you to the sound guys, Harry and Andy and all the crew at the Northcote Social Club.

FOLK FOR FIRE RELIEF - photos by Marina Hurley, Nic Nieuwland & Geoffrey Denans.



OUR INFLUENCES
Indigo Girls, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Bonnie Raitt, Leonard Cohen, Richard Thompson, Tori Amos, The Waifs, Ani difranco, Bjork, Cowboy Junkies, Kate Wolf, Madeline Peyroux, Beth Gibbons, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Dea, Ron Sexsmith, Gillian Welch, Chet Baker, Bob Dylan, John Beavis, Rufus Wainwright, John Prine

REVIEW : MELBOURNE FOLK CLUB May 9, 2009
Last Saturday was an outstanding success for the club with a full house for the Alanna and Alicia Egan Band.
I had only listened to their “myspace” after being told about the band by a friend, and I could see they were good but had never heard them live. (That shows you I don’t get out much) On the strength of this I booked them.
Was I in for a pleasant surprise! The songs were well crafted by Alanna and Alicia and when you hear them live, the quality shines through. Their performance was wonderful and the ease with which they sang their songs told me there was a special bond between the girls.
Amy Bennett was great with the three-part harmonies and also fiddle and piano, and Liam O’Connell played very nice guitar.
They were cheeky, adventurous, funny and commanding.
They are a joy and a must see for anyone who thinks, listens, laughs and sings.

Mel Robertson The Melbourne Folk Club
May, 2009
Sounds Like:
MALDON FOLK FESTIVAL 2008

photos by Marina Hurley, John Williams & Maudee Egan

'These girls are the full package - not only are they excellent songwriters, they're also excellent singers.'
Jan Preston
- musician, MC - Maldon Folk Festival

'Together the pair are mesmerising with their folksy, bluesy harmonies and musical intuition.Their soulful, knowing lyrics seem to resonate with listeners.
Lauren Mitchell
Arts writer

'Beautiful music and themes about real life. It warmed my house today.' David Rodriguez - musician/songwriter, Holland.

Triplejunearthed reviews about 'Pasted in My Mind'

rating 5/5 Thoughtful prose that shows these girls have a humour that stays familiar enough to get close to, with a clever perspective on the age-old problem of love mr_e 29 Mar, 2008

rating: 5/5 This song has been plastered in my mind and I love it! It has a sweet timbre and an effortless cruisy tone . gas30 26 Mar, 2008

rating: 5/5 Ironically this poignant song is pasted in MY mind, going round and round. It's got a great hook, sweet musicality and sharp, haunting lyrics. Great work! sultana1 17 Mar, 2008

Reviews about 'Wrong Girl Tonight'
rating: 5/5Smart and sassy lyrics with gorgeous harmonies. mr_e 29 Mar, 2008

rating: 5/5Wow ! Smart cutting lyrics.. with an intellect like this she would definitely be the wrong girl to mess with... highly funny! gas3026 Mar, 2008

rating: 5/5 This is a superb song both musically and lyrically. Cleverly crafted to grab the ear and stay there, it has a wonderful jazz feel and a 'take no prisoners' attitude that will have the lounge lizards squirming. This writer has something to say worth hearing. sultana1 18 Mar, 2008

rating: 5/5 Cute,cheeky song with catchy lyrics and love the viola. sejeva 15 Mar, 2008


Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Folk For Fire Relief

Come and join us at the Northcote Social Club on Sunday March 1st from 4pm.Headliners Clare Bowditch and Jeff Lang will be joined by some of Melbourne's finest singer songwriters - Jordie Lane, Rosie ...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:19:00 GMT

Alanna's gigs with The Sweet Lowdowns 2009

Alanna will be doing a few gigs with The Sweet Lowdowns over the next few months. The Lowdowns won Australian Classic Jazz Album of the Year 2008 and feature Michael McQuaid on clarinet and saxophone,...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:21:00 GMT

No Sibling Rivalry Here!

NO SIBLING RIVALRY HERE&. Correct! There will be no biffo on stage (we're too old for that), no tantrums, no jealousy, not even any blackmail&. just pure sibling musical chemistry. This is your chanc...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:08:00 GMT

Twins in different hemispheres

Happy new year everyone. Our band is currently having a break. Alanna has been studying Jazz with the Monash Uni jazz cats in Tuscany, living the high life and doing some jazz gigs in Europe. Now s...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:23:00 GMT