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Alanna and Alicia Egan Band
Genre: Indie, Roots
Region: Melbourne, VIC
Members: Alanna Egan - singer/songwriter/musician Alicia Egan - singer/songwriter/musician
Sounds Like: The Indigo Girls, The Audreys, The Waifs
Influences: madeleine peyroux, Beth Orton, My Friend the Chocolate Cake

ALANNA & ALICIA EGAN BAND

Alanna and Alicia are twin sisters whose original, acoustic songs blend the genres of folk, jazz, and blues. Their performances feature sweet, sibling harmonies and their poetic, insightful lyrics command a close listen.
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.
Amy Bennett (piano and strings) and Liam O’Connell/ Justin Bernasconi (guitar and bass) provide subtle, imaginative instrumentation.

The band is excited about recording their second album with the assistance of a Vic Rocks grant and the aim of releasing it later this year.
Their independent debut album, ‘Funny She’s So Much Like Me’, with eleven original tracks was launched in 2006.


The band performs in Melbourne eg. Northcote Social Club, Wesley Anne, 303, Clifton Hill Hotel, The East Brunswick Club, and at Australian festivals, including Port Fairy, Maldon, The Basin, Melodica and Darebin, and at folk clubs such as Melbourne, Selby, Burrinja Ranges and Bendigo .


Alanna and Alicia have had considerable recognition for their songwriting.
They have both been finalists in the Australian Songwriting Association awards (Alicia 2009) and Alanna had a song in the Top 10 Acoustic section earlier. They have won awards at several festivals including Maldon, Darebin, The Basin (Alicia - winner 2009) and Best New Talent (Alicia) at Port Fairy in 1998.

‘By any assessment they are shaping up for a very significant, even huge future. It would not surprise me if they ended up on any stage in the world.’
Jamie McKew, Festival Director Port fairy Folk festival, Feb, 2009

‘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, Melbourne Folk Club, May 2009)

‘Alanna and Alicia Egan’s songs are timeless and delivered from the heart, a rare trait for singer/songwriters in this day and age. ’
(Marcello Lo Ricco, LSS Productions)

‘These girls are the complete package – not only are they excellent songwriters, they are also excellent singers.’
(Jan Preston, musician, MC ,Maldon Folk Festival 2008)



Websites: www.alannaandaliciaegan.com www.myspace.com/alannaandaliciaeganband

August 2009

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Wrong Girl Tonight
rating:  5/5
Back for another listen. Love your style ladies. Cute, clever song - great jazzy feel. Looking forward to your new album AND to hearing you on trip...




Pasted in My Mind
rating:  5/5
As writers Alanna & Alicia are brilliant at articulating issues which are sensitive, difficult to put into words or just thoughts everyone has at som...




The Sharehouse
rating:  5/5
I.m addicted to The Sharehouse. I can't stop playing it. It reminds me of early Waifs. Alicia Egan is a lyrical master.




Pasted in My Mind
rating:  5/5
What is Scott Dooley doing - this has triple j written all over it!
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.