Clifton Hill Hotel Nov 2009 photo : Hang Le

Hey everyone,
Anyone going to Port Fairy? If you are we'd love to see you at the launch of our new album 'Two in a Book'
on Saturday, March 6th, at 1.15, stage 5.

We will be introducing Australia's elder statesman of folk, country, jazz and blues, Andy Baylor on guitar, with longtime band member Amy Bennett on piano, viola, violin & harmonies, Justin Bernasconi (The Stillsons) on slide and guitar, and Mark Elton (Flap!, The Band who Knew too Much) on double bass.

Last week we finally slipped the master of our new album through the after hours slot of the front door of Implant Media. 'Two in a Book' is being pressed as I write. It is about to take flight and will be playing in your kitchens, in your bedrooms and on your car stereos in no time! We are free of a million small decisions and infinite possibilities. 'Analysis is paralysis' we were warned and so we let it go. We are so happy and proud of 'Two In a Book' and can't wait for you all to hear it!
The Vic Rocks grant we received enabled us to expand our arrangements and have some talented guest musicians play on the album so you'll hear some cello, mandolin, drums, double bass etc.
We recorded the album with Barry Stockley at Fatsound Studio and it is a very present, live, true sound. Below street level, Barry's studio is a darkened cave full of vintage ribbon mics and amps, reverb plates and other treasure that captures sound in that warm, old world way reminiscent of the old records we grew up listening to. Barry has incredible ears and always knows which take is 'gold' and, being the father of twins, he knew exactly how to handle us!
We're distributed by Vitamin Records so you will be able to buy the album in all good record stores by mid March. If you don't see 'Two in a Book' on the shelf, just ask for it and say it's distributed through Vitamin and the shop should be able to order it in.


You'll also see us in 'A Woman's Voice' Stage 1 Sunday March 7th at 12.30 and the whole band again on Fiddler's Green on Sat @ 4.30pm. There's such a great line up at the festival this year but hope you can fit us into your program.
So exciting!!!


BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL March 20th supporting the wonderful Scottish singer Eddi Reader. There are some great acts booked for the Brunswick Music Festival - check it out at www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au

VIC ROCKS ARTS GRANT & VITAMIN DISTRIBUTION
We were thrilled to receive a Vic Rocks grant in the last round to record and promote our second album 'Two in a Book'.We have almost completed recording at Fatsounds with Barry Stockley.
We have signed a distribution deal with Vitamin Records so are looking forward to really getting the new album out there! It's being released in early March with the launch at the Port Fairy Folk Festival.

SONGWRITING SUCCESS! Alicia is a finalist in the Australian Songwriting Awards with her gorgeous song 'The Book'.

She is also a finalist in the Darebin Music Feast Songwriting Competition with her bittersweet song 'The Sharehouse' - she sings in the first semi final on Sept 9th. Good luck Alicia!

Burrinja Ranges Folk Club - what a brilliant place to play! Beautiful space, excellent sound, very responsive, appreciative audience and a full house - a pleasure to play at such a vibrant club.

The Folk For Fire Relief gig was AMAZING!!
The show sold out in pre sales the day before after we were interviewed and played 'live to air' on The Derek Guille Show.

There was a lovely vibe in the room and everyone played beautifully. As well as the door takings, NSC donated all bar and food takings to the Red Cross so combined with the raffle ( prize was a CD of each of the bands) and donation tins, we raised close to 19 grand!! The show exceeded all our expectations. Such a memorable night and thanks to everyone who came.

We recently played at the Melbourne Folk Club.
We loved the receptive audience, the space and the excellent sound.

Here's a review of our performance from Mel Robertson from the club.

Last Saturday was an outstanding success for the club with a full house for the Alanna and Alicia Egan Band and Tom Bolton.

Review

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

Congratulations to Alicia - winner of The Basin Music Festival Songwriting Award 2009 for her song 'The Book' which will be on our new album.

We have some songs up on triplejunearthed and two of them are inside the Indie top 30.

We would love you to have a listen and rate them. www.triplejunearthed.com/alannaandaliciaeganband

Cheers for now,

Alanna, Alicia & Amy x

Photo:
Taken at the Clifton Hill Hotel 2009 by Hang Le

Photo: Clifton Hill Hotel by Hang Le 2009