Elliott BROOD has never been an easy outfit to describe however this debut album release in Australia will serve as an appropriate introduction of the band to audiences’ nationwide. Since forming in late 2002, their sounds have been labeled “death country”, “blackgrass” and even “urban hillbilly”, none of which truly capture the essence or energy of the band.
With Elliott BROOD, the storytelling is paramount and what gets this band under your skin. The band presents tales from the dustier sides of life in dimly lit rooms with half empty bottles. Rhythmic banjo-led stomps and abusive acoustic strumming are married with an old time thump to paint the scene and characters driving the stories.
Mark Sasso’s scratchy vocal delivery seems almost impossible at times ranging from whispered lullabies to nightmarish screams. Ambassador was recorded in an abandoned abattoir and revealed a more diverse side of the band. Rusty distorted guitar sounds and the “suitcase stomp” complimented beautiful and simple storytelling.
The album was nominated for a Juno in Canada in 2006 for “Best Roots/Traditional Album”, and the group won the “Galaxie Rising Star Award” in that same year for best new band in Canada. “The Bridge”, the album’s single reached #2 on CBC’s National Playlist in Canada.
Ambassador’s release prompted an even busier touring schedule, seeing the band cross Canada, the USA and Europe, sharing stages with such diverse acts as Wilco, Blue Rodeo, Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think, Corb Lund and countless others. Elliott BROOD has developed a reputation as one of the busiest and most exciting live bands in Canada. Their energetic and raucous live performances have, and continue to captivate audiences everywhere.
Elliott BROOD will be hitting the shores of Australia for the very first time this March. The band will be performing as part of the 2008 East Coast Blues & Roots Festival line up, and will also be stopping in the country long enough to perform a selection of dates along the East Coast of Australia.
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March 22nd – Bluesfest: Byron Bay East Coast Blues & Roots Festival www.bluesfest.com.au
March 29th – Lizottes with Dan Mangan, Lot 3 Avoca Dr, Kincumber NSW (tix from the venue: 02 4368 2017 – www.lizottes.com.au)
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