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Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows

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About Me



Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows are a Sydney based 3 piece who's "call to non-conformity" and sound has been described as "indie rock 'n' roll with a dark edge and defiant punk attitude". Brigitte Handley fronts the Dark Shadows on vocals and guitar, along with Carly Chalker on bass, and Nerida Wu on drums, they make no apologies for their fiery assault of their instruments, creating a unique and independent sound and style.

The band formed after Brigitte met bass player Carly Chalker at a punk gig. They joined forces and played a few low-key shows while searching for the right drummer. Brigitte and Carly met Nerida Wu at a gig mid 2006. They played a few shows together and Nerida became a full-time member of The Dark Shadows early 2007.

Proving their live shows are just as dynamic as their recordings, Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows have toured regularly throughout the main venues in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and the central west.

The 'Identity' EP, has been released independently in Australia & distributed through MGM so you can now order it into your local record store or get your copy at one of the live shows!!

The EP contains 5 rockin tracks and bonus film clip!


The 'Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows' webstore is now open. You can now order your copy of the 'Identity' EP direct & have it shipped to anywhere in the world. There are also limited edition T-shirts and badges!! Click here to check it out!

The EP has also been released through Revel Yell Music, Japan. You can order your copy through the following distributors worldwide:

APPLE iTUNES: APPLE iTUNES
WORLDWIDE: CD BABY
EUROPE: RAUCOUS RECORDS
USA: COLLECTOR'S CHOICE (ex Hep Cat Records)
JAPAN: REVEL YELL MUSIC

Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows are very excited to be added to the roster of Libertalia Entertainment in California, USA.
Please Contact Libertalia for booking Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows in the US for 2008.
Website: http://www.libertalia.us Email: [email protected]


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The 'Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows' webstore is now open. You can now order your copy of the 'Identity' EP direct & have it shipped to anywhere in the world. There are also limited edition T-shirts and badges!! Click here to check it out!


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Member Since: 9/1/2005
Band Website: brigittehandley.com
Band Members: Brigitte Handley - Vocals, Guitar
Carly Chalker - Bass, Vocals
Nerida Wu - Drums, Vocals

The new EP 'Stand Off' from Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows - Available June 28th!!

Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows have just returned from their West Coast tour of the USA supporting Mad Sin (Germany) and Koffin Kats (Detroit). They are just about to start their Australian tour to launch their new ‘Stand Off’ EP. You can get your copy of the EP online now at CD Baby and at the live shows it will be available on the webstore 28th June 2008. In the meantime you can check it out here on myspace!



Available NOW at the live shows,
Online at Apple iTunes , CD BABY and DigStation.com
and June 28th through the
DARK SHADOWS WEBSTORE !!



Influences: The Damned, The Quakes, The Cure, Iggy Pop, Batmobile The Smiths, Bauhaus, Joy Division, Patti Smith, Polecats, The Clash, Pearl Harbour, Sisters of Mercy, Adam & The Ants, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Peggy Lee, Stray Cats, Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Eddie Cochran, Demented Are Go, Gene Vincent, B-52s, Rob Zombie...
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My Blog

Sour Times - collaboration w/ The Quakes & Dark Shadows

Check out the cover of Portishead's 'Sour Times' that's just been posted on our page. This is a collaboration between 'The Quakes' and 'Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows'. It's something we've been ...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:44:00 PST

'IDENTITY' CLIP ON RAGE (ABC TV) TONITE 6th July!!

'IDENTITY' CLIP ON RAGE (ABC TV) TONITE 6th July!!Feel like kicking on after your big gig or night on the town... the new clip to 'IDENTITY' will be played on RAGE, ABC TV tonight so tune in and check...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:32:00 PST

New film clip & Melbourne Tour!

New Film Clip!Our new clip for 'Identity' has been posted on youtube. Check it out:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKxCFHtRlQI************** ************************************************** Brigitte H...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:49:00 PST

Identity EP at No. 4 on 4ZZZFM, Brisbane this week!!

Brigitte Handley's 'Identity EP' is at No. 4 on 4ZZZ, 102.1FM Radio in Brisbane this week!! http://www.4zzzfm.org.au/Thanks to 4ZZZ for spinning it and everyone who has requested songs from the EP!! Y...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Tue, 01 May 2007 08:03:00 PST

Dark Shadows & The Damned Featured on German Radio!

DJ WhiteRose will be presenting a special feature program on Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows & The Damned this Sunday April 22nd on German Radio Schattenwelt at 1pm  3pm (German Time), 10pm  12p...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:16:00 PST

Dark Shadows Street Team & *ALL AGES* EP Launch Party!!

Hey Everyone...!!!We've got a very special event coming up for you!! It's the official *ALL AGES* Launch party for our 'Identity EP' which will be held Instore at Utopia on Sat 3rd March, 2pm!! We're ...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:53:00 PST

QLD Tour Diary!

Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows Qld Tour DiaryWell here we are back in Ol' Sydney town after a rockin' tour with 'The Wrath' in Qld. We touched down in the Gold Coast on Thursday and stepped out ...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:27:00 PST

Dark Shadows Webstore now open & Live Footage on Youtube!!

Dark Shadows Webstore online now! The 'Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows' webstore is now open. You can now order your copy of the 'Identity' EP direct & have it shipped to anywhere in the world. Th...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:08:00 PST

BH&TDS feature on The Bleeding Edge Podcast!!

Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows feature on the latest 'Bleeding Edge Podcast'!!The best way to hear it is with iTunes. If you have iTunes installed on your computer you can subscribe directly by ...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:22:00 PST

Slim Jim Phantom support!!

..Ooh! Man Skinny Jim.....Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows have just been confirmed as the support band for Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats drummer) alongside The Casino Rumblers and Wes Pudsey & The...
Posted by Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:41:00 PST