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"If You Know What Cohen Cash Cave & The Cure
have In Common It's Right Here" - Periplaneta Germany Combining Sea Shanties Murder Ballads Tender Tales Of Lost Love & Lost Life Brillig's Inimitable Style Is Enchantingly Melancholic Beautifully Tragic And... Strangely Uplifting...! With A Deliciously Dark Look & Captivating Stage Presence Brillig Draws Their Audience In With Infectious Melodies And Sweet Harmonies. This Dreamily Romantic Style Draw Influence From Such Noted Songwriters & Storytellers As Nick Cave The Decemberists Leonard Cohen & Neil Young. The Result Appeals To Fans Of All Ages And Genres. Driven By The Vocal Harmony & Interplay Between Lead Singers And Multi-Instrumentalists Matt Swayne & Elizabeth Reid Brillig's Trademark Sound Features A Graceful Combination Of Acoustic Guitar Viola Autoharp Harmonica Banjo Piano Accordion And Ukulele. Bassist Denni Meredith Combines Thoughtful Melody With Smooth Rhythm While Drummer Ben Macklin Ex-Bit By Bats Adds His Subtle Percussive Style. Brillig Perform As A Duo Trio And Full Four-Piece Band And Suit Any Stage Intimate Or Immense. This Versatility Has Seen Them Play To Diverse Audiences In Theatres E.G. Schauspielhaus In Leipzig Germany Main Festival Stages E.G. Semaphore Music Fest Fleurieu Folk Fest SA Outdoor Events E.G. Garden Of Unearthly Delights Whitmore Square Arts Fair SA And Infamous Venues Across Australia & Europe. Brillig Has Also Supported Such Acclaimed Acts As The Audreys CW Stoneking Ned Collette Mick Thomas The Handsome Family USA Sime Nugent Martin Martini & The Bone Palace Orchestra & Many More. Earlier Recordings Have Earned Airplay On National Tastemaker Stations E.G. Triple J FBi 4ZzZ And Numerous 1 Hits On Three D Radio. Brillig Have Also Had Widespread International Airplay And Reached 2 On The Italian Alternative Chart Alongside
Interpol & The Editors Oct '07 . Signed To Germany's Black Rain Indie Label For European Releases Whilst Remaining Independent In Australia Brillig Released Their Debut Acoustic Album "The Red Coats" Across Europe UK Russia And North America In June 2009. The 12 Track LP Was Recorded By Famed South Australian Producer Matt Hills Wolf & Cub The Lucksmiths And Its Overseas Release Coincided With Tour Dates In Berlin & Prague And An International Festival Debut In Leipzig Germany Where Brillig Received A Standing Ovation. "The Red Coats" Has Been Attracting Incredible Reviews And Over The Last Few Months Brillig Has Been Enjoying Interviews In Numerous Glossy Magazines And Airplay Across The Globe Including Germany Australia UK Spain Belgium Italy France Russia Czech Republic The Netherlands USA Switzerland Portugal & More. The Australian Edition Of The LP Is Scheduled For Release At The Adelaide Fringe Festival 2010. Brillig Are MATT SWAYNE Vocals * 6 & 12-String Acoustic Guitars * Banjo * Harmonica ELIZABETH REID Vocals * Viola * Autoharp * Piano Accordion * Ukulele DENNI MEREDITH Bass Guitar BEN MACKLIN Drums read less