Sep, 2020 ~ the songs, the singers, or the singularly sensational band - hard to pick a favourite element of the gorgeous Alanna and Alicia gig at Smith's Alternative!
Bevin at Smith's Alternative, Canberra.
Feb, 2019 ~ My wife and I met you and bought your album (Songs Im Singing With Me) at the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.
Beautiful harmonies and a pleasure to listen to. Watching you perform with another one of our favourite bands The Royal Jinx was a wonderful experience. The highlight of the festival.
Look forward to seeing you next time. Thanks for the music.
Lesley & Peter, Sydney.
November, 2020. Great musicians, classy singers, great friends! Favourite track : Blue Birthday. Julian Laucius, Flowerdale, Vic.
March 2018 - Beautiful sultry voices. Thanks - saw you twice! Carolyn Ann, Cobargo Folk Festival
Sept, 2017 ~ It was a superb night with all of those gorgeous songs I haven't heard before. Your performance was polished and truly magic. I always love hearing you sing. I adore your sound and your style. I've been loving listening to your CD today and reliving the joy of Saturday night. Robyn Elliot, Bunninyong
Sept, 2017 ~ The new album 'Songs I'm Singing with Me' is so beautiful. John Beavis' songs are image filled and precise, Alanna's and Alicia's voices so sweet, and the musicians perfect. My favourite CD of the year!! Jasmine MacDonald, Newstead.
Sept, 2017 ~ Alanna and Alicia, the fabulous Egan twins, are incredibly talented musicians who write beautiful poignant songs.
Rod Williams, Melbourne
December, 2016 ~ Alanna and Alicia graced the stage of our lounge room with elegance, professionalism and a huge dose of talent. They performed with Damian Neil (guitar) and Silas Palmer (fiddle and keyboards) to a packed room. We were delighted with the whole presentation. The silky voices of the twins harmonised so beautifully and the soaring instrumental solos complemented the vocals in an emotional and touching way.
We have no hesitation in recommending other house concert venues to approach the band for a similar treat. After the show, the feedback we got was fabulous. It was a pleasure hosting Alanna and Alicia and we will make it our business to catch them at other gigs whenever we can. Fred de Munk, Healesville.
December, 2016 ~ We thoroughly enjoyed Alanna and Alicia yesterday. Gorgeous voices and reminded me of the McGarrigle sisters. Duncan Mansie, Healesville.
November, 2016 ~ Lomond Acoustica! Loved this gig tonight. Alanna Egan and Alicia Egan did lots of new stuff and heaps of favourites - look out for a great new album in the new year - good reason to be at The National Folk Festival!
Enda Kenny, Melbourne.
August, 2016 ~ What a great night of music and impromptu musical magic with an all in for the third set. What generous, talented and truly entertaining musicians graced the Old Church on the Hill. Lovely vibes, lovely venue, fab music, floated home.
Sile Coleman, Violet Town
May, 2016 ~ This was such an enjoyable gig this afternoon at Smith's Alernative with the girls' beautiful harmonies and memorable songs and exceptional guitar skills of Damien ...also lovely to hear them pay tribute to both Tim Keeble and Ros Hales and their endeavours to bring music to the people. Great to see Smith's Alternative filling the space they have left. Carmel McDonell, Canberra
May, 2016 ~ These two young women are beautiful singers! Cynthia Shannon, Canberra.
2016 ~ Alanna & Alicia are beautiful musicians, great songwriters with a vocal blend like warm honey on a cold night. I love making music with them. I first played this silly song, 'King of DIY' for the gals at a party and their enthusiastic response was the catalyst for re- imagining it as an 'Andrews Sisters' style 40's swinger. I LOVE how it turned out! Liz Frencham.
'King of DIY' is on Liz Frencham 'You and Me' Vol 3. ( bandcamp)
2016 ~ Alanna and Alicia, the fabulous Egan Twins are incredibly talented musicians who write beautiful poignant songs. This CD (Funny She's So Much Like Me) proves the point. Rod Williams.
April, 2015 ~ I really enjoyed two of your sets I caught at the National on the weekend. I found the concert concerning John Beavis particularly moving. Chris Spencer, Melbourne
Oct 2015 ~You all were awesome! I heard Silas many years ago playing with the Goodwills, but this was the first time I heard you girls sing. Wish you were performing in Queensland. Had a great time at Dorrigo . We listened to your latest CD in the car all the way home. Your melodies, harmonies and lyrics are lovely, clever, funny, interesting, refreshing. Hope you had a safe trip home and I hope to see you live again sometime. Teri Welles
Jan, 2015 ~ What could be more beautiful and inspiring than listening to the exquisite Alanna and Alicia Egan at the Ballarat Gardens tonight. A perfect evening, beautiful friends and these enormously talented girls enhancing our lives. They are as close to perfect as you could get . Thank you Alanna and Alicia. Robyn, Ballarat
Feb, 2015 ~ Thanks so much to Alanna & Alicia and their band Damien, Silas and Sarah. It was lovely to have you and your beautiful songs and music playing at the House Concert in our home today and such a lovely appreciative audience too! Good luck in the US! Ellen & Mike.
Feb, 2015 ~ Alanna and Alicia were my hidden gems at Folk Alliance International Conference, Kansas City 2015 ! Love these kids from down under! Jason Buice, Kansas City
Feb, 2015 ~ You all charmed me into complete submission and the music was really top notch. I look forward to see you all again.
Ken Gaines, Anderson Fair, Houston, Texas.
Feb, 2015 ~ Brilliant performance by Alanna and Alicia at Folk Alliance International Conference. Rachel Sage, Kansas City.
Mar, 2015 ~ Just listened to your music. What a talented and fun duo you are! Connie, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Feb, 2015 ~ Alanna and Alicia were my hidden gems at Folk Alliance International Conference, Kansas City 2015 ! Love these kids from down under! Jason Buice, Kansas City
Feb, 2015 ~ You all charmed me into complete submission and the music was really top notch. I look forward to see you all again.
Ken Gaines, Anderson Fair, Houston, Texas.
April 2014 ~ What a wonderful night we had at the Sandhurst Club on Friday. Please pass on our thanks to Alanna & Alicia, Damian and Silas. I have had a lot of excellent feedback and it was all about professionalism. I am sure you hear this all the time but they are at the top of their game! Neil Clark, Bendigo.
May 2014 ~ What a fantastic way to spend Mother's Day - with women whose company and honeyed rum voices resonate and warm long after the event! Tru Dowling xxx
Aug 2014 ~ Thanks for your amazing music! What a great evening. Come play in the Rat again please! Chris Hutton
Aug 2014 ~ Listening to you Sat night and catching up with your mum and dad was the best night I've had in ages. Thank you! Robyn Elliot
Aug 2014 ~ Another wonderful performance by Alanna & Alicia @ The Main Bar Ballarat, thanks girls & band.... Great wood fire pizzas, a tandoori lamb & a garlic chilli prawn. Mmm....Phil Gardner and Brett Jentzema
Oct 2014 ~ Wonderful harmonies and bittersweet songs. "Fly Like A Bird" made me cry. Rebecca Brunati
Bevin at Smith's Alternative, Canberra.
Feb, 2019 ~ My wife and I met you and bought your album (Songs Im Singing With Me) at the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.
Beautiful harmonies and a pleasure to listen to. Watching you perform with another one of our favourite bands The Royal Jinx was a wonderful experience. The highlight of the festival.
Look forward to seeing you next time. Thanks for the music.
Lesley & Peter, Sydney.
November, 2020. Great musicians, classy singers, great friends! Favourite track : Blue Birthday. Julian Laucius, Flowerdale, Vic.
March 2018 - Beautiful sultry voices. Thanks - saw you twice! Carolyn Ann, Cobargo Folk Festival
Sept, 2017 ~ It was a superb night with all of those gorgeous songs I haven't heard before. Your performance was polished and truly magic. I always love hearing you sing. I adore your sound and your style. I've been loving listening to your CD today and reliving the joy of Saturday night. Robyn Elliot, Bunninyong
Sept, 2017 ~ The new album 'Songs I'm Singing with Me' is so beautiful. John Beavis' songs are image filled and precise, Alanna's and Alicia's voices so sweet, and the musicians perfect. My favourite CD of the year!! Jasmine MacDonald, Newstead.
Sept, 2017 ~ Alanna and Alicia, the fabulous Egan twins, are incredibly talented musicians who write beautiful poignant songs.
Rod Williams, Melbourne
December, 2016 ~ Alanna and Alicia graced the stage of our lounge room with elegance, professionalism and a huge dose of talent. They performed with Damian Neil (guitar) and Silas Palmer (fiddle and keyboards) to a packed room. We were delighted with the whole presentation. The silky voices of the twins harmonised so beautifully and the soaring instrumental solos complemented the vocals in an emotional and touching way.
We have no hesitation in recommending other house concert venues to approach the band for a similar treat. After the show, the feedback we got was fabulous. It was a pleasure hosting Alanna and Alicia and we will make it our business to catch them at other gigs whenever we can. Fred de Munk, Healesville.
December, 2016 ~ We thoroughly enjoyed Alanna and Alicia yesterday. Gorgeous voices and reminded me of the McGarrigle sisters. Duncan Mansie, Healesville.
November, 2016 ~ Lomond Acoustica! Loved this gig tonight. Alanna Egan and Alicia Egan did lots of new stuff and heaps of favourites - look out for a great new album in the new year - good reason to be at The National Folk Festival!
Enda Kenny, Melbourne.
August, 2016 ~ What a great night of music and impromptu musical magic with an all in for the third set. What generous, talented and truly entertaining musicians graced the Old Church on the Hill. Lovely vibes, lovely venue, fab music, floated home.
Sile Coleman, Violet Town
May, 2016 ~ This was such an enjoyable gig this afternoon at Smith's Alernative with the girls' beautiful harmonies and memorable songs and exceptional guitar skills of Damien ...also lovely to hear them pay tribute to both Tim Keeble and Ros Hales and their endeavours to bring music to the people. Great to see Smith's Alternative filling the space they have left. Carmel McDonell, Canberra
May, 2016 ~ These two young women are beautiful singers! Cynthia Shannon, Canberra.
2016 ~ Alanna & Alicia are beautiful musicians, great songwriters with a vocal blend like warm honey on a cold night. I love making music with them. I first played this silly song, 'King of DIY' for the gals at a party and their enthusiastic response was the catalyst for re- imagining it as an 'Andrews Sisters' style 40's swinger. I LOVE how it turned out! Liz Frencham.
'King of DIY' is on Liz Frencham 'You and Me' Vol 3. ( bandcamp)
2016 ~ Alanna and Alicia, the fabulous Egan Twins are incredibly talented musicians who write beautiful poignant songs. This CD (Funny She's So Much Like Me) proves the point. Rod Williams.
April, 2015 ~ I really enjoyed two of your sets I caught at the National on the weekend. I found the concert concerning John Beavis particularly moving. Chris Spencer, Melbourne
Oct 2015 ~You all were awesome! I heard Silas many years ago playing with the Goodwills, but this was the first time I heard you girls sing. Wish you were performing in Queensland. Had a great time at Dorrigo . We listened to your latest CD in the car all the way home. Your melodies, harmonies and lyrics are lovely, clever, funny, interesting, refreshing. Hope you had a safe trip home and I hope to see you live again sometime. Teri Welles
Jan, 2015 ~ What could be more beautiful and inspiring than listening to the exquisite Alanna and Alicia Egan at the Ballarat Gardens tonight. A perfect evening, beautiful friends and these enormously talented girls enhancing our lives. They are as close to perfect as you could get . Thank you Alanna and Alicia. Robyn, Ballarat
Feb, 2015 ~ Thanks so much to Alanna & Alicia and their band Damien, Silas and Sarah. It was lovely to have you and your beautiful songs and music playing at the House Concert in our home today and such a lovely appreciative audience too! Good luck in the US! Ellen & Mike.
Feb, 2015 ~ Alanna and Alicia were my hidden gems at Folk Alliance International Conference, Kansas City 2015 ! Love these kids from down under! Jason Buice, Kansas City
Feb, 2015 ~ You all charmed me into complete submission and the music was really top notch. I look forward to see you all again.
Ken Gaines, Anderson Fair, Houston, Texas.
Feb, 2015 ~ Brilliant performance by Alanna and Alicia at Folk Alliance International Conference. Rachel Sage, Kansas City.
Mar, 2015 ~ Just listened to your music. What a talented and fun duo you are! Connie, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Feb, 2015 ~ Alanna and Alicia were my hidden gems at Folk Alliance International Conference, Kansas City 2015 ! Love these kids from down under! Jason Buice, Kansas City
Feb, 2015 ~ You all charmed me into complete submission and the music was really top notch. I look forward to see you all again.
Ken Gaines, Anderson Fair, Houston, Texas.
April 2014 ~ What a wonderful night we had at the Sandhurst Club on Friday. Please pass on our thanks to Alanna & Alicia, Damian and Silas. I have had a lot of excellent feedback and it was all about professionalism. I am sure you hear this all the time but they are at the top of their game! Neil Clark, Bendigo.
May 2014 ~ What a fantastic way to spend Mother's Day - with women whose company and honeyed rum voices resonate and warm long after the event! Tru Dowling xxx
Aug 2014 ~ Thanks for your amazing music! What a great evening. Come play in the Rat again please! Chris Hutton
Aug 2014 ~ Listening to you Sat night and catching up with your mum and dad was the best night I've had in ages. Thank you! Robyn Elliot
Aug 2014 ~ Another wonderful performance by Alanna & Alicia @ The Main Bar Ballarat, thanks girls & band.... Great wood fire pizzas, a tandoori lamb & a garlic chilli prawn. Mmm....Phil Gardner and Brett Jentzema
Oct 2014 ~ Wonderful harmonies and bittersweet songs. "Fly Like A Bird" made me cry. Rebecca Brunati
March ~ 2013 Hi folks, I've been listening to your new album 'Twinlines', and I'm loving it. There are a few nice surprises, like the cheeky reference in Early Bird, and your use of Myron's clever 'Under the Tree'. Alicia your vocals on 'Blue Birthday' are a knockout (although that could be said for the whole album, truth be told). I love 'Fly like a bird', and the barely restrained rage in 'Waltz'. Overall it's tighter and slicker with the producer than your previous CD's, but your personalities still shine through in both the writing and your harmonies. Congratulations! Rowan White
March. 2013`Excellent! Enchanting voices, clever lyrics and wonderful songs! Myron Lysenko
Aug, 2013 ~ Am playing 'Two in a Book' 24/7......absolutely love it!!! You guys were soooooooooooooooo good at Woy Woy. Ya had me smiling and glazed my eyes with your heartfelt melancholy melodies. Nat F Woy Woy, NSW
Aug, 2013 ~ Awesome group of very talented entertainers. Catch them if you can! Arlene C, Congo, NSW
Oct 2013 ~ What an enjoyable concert at Humph Hall on Sunday! Alanna and Alicia - a pair of very talented songsters with great, smoky voices, superbly supported by their gifted musicians! Very glad I came. Jeannette
Nov, 2013 ~ Although I've only seen you perform twice (Bendigo in an old church and at The Basin Music Festival near my home); I play your albums all the time and have brought them for my best friend as well (he also loves them). You fill my home and my car with the most beautiful sounds and lyrics. You make me laugh, you make me cry, you make me happy when I am sad. You are truly wonderful performers. Sean Kelly xx
Dec 2013 ~ Had fun in Alanna and Alicia's harmony workshop at Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival ( two delightful young talented sisters with magic voices). Margaret, Sydney
Aug, 2013 ~ Am playing 'Two in a Book' 24/7......absolutely love it!!! You guys were soooooooooooooooo good at Woy Woy. Ya had me smiling and glazed my eyes with your heartfelt melancholy melodies. Nat F Woy Woy, NSW
Aug, 2013 ~ Awesome group of very talented entertainers. Catch them if you can! Arlene C, Congo, NSW
Oct 2013 ~ What an enjoyable concert at Humph Hall on Sunday! Alanna and Alicia - a pair of very talented songsters with great, smoky voices, superbly supported by their gifted musicians! Very glad I came. Jeannette
Nov, 2013 ~ Although I've only seen you perform twice (Bendigo in an old church and at The Basin Music Festival near my home); I play your albums all the time and have brought them for my best friend as well (he also loves them). You fill my home and my car with the most beautiful sounds and lyrics. You make me laugh, you make me cry, you make me happy when I am sad. You are truly wonderful performers. Sean Kelly xx
Dec 2013 ~ Had fun in Alanna and Alicia's harmony workshop at Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival ( two delightful young talented sisters with magic voices). Margaret, Sydney