Elliot the Bull – Sounds of Oz

The Central Coast punches above its weight when it comes to music. In recent years we’ve seen Coasties like Ellie Drennan and Fletcher Pilon take out national talent competitions, but the Coast has also been the breeding ground for acts like Pepa Knight, Something With Numbers, and Winterbourne. The Coast is also home to Elliot the Bull, an unassuming indie-rock quartet that has consistently delivered quality tunes over the years. The latest is “Beast,” the title track from the band’s forthcoming EP.

I love this song’s passion. Jake Dobson’s vocals are endearingly raw and the guitars and rhythm section are beautifully layered. It’s emotive and honest, another solid cut from this talented act.

Elliot the Bull will travel around the country next month. The tour almost didn’t happen after the band’s home studio was robbed and thousands of dollars of equipment stolen recently. While crowdfunding has helped them replace most of what was taken, these guys could probably use your support right now!

1 December 2016 – The Bearded Lady, Brisbane
2 December 2016 – The Pier, Port Macquarie
9 December 2016 – The Croxton (Front Bar), Melbourne
16 December 2016 – The Factory Floor, Sydney
21 January 2017 – Long Jetty Hotel, Long Jetty

Image used with permission from Rare Finds

I’m always interested to hear stories of bands in my backyard blowing up. So I’ve been thrilled to see the buzz Central Coast act Elliot the Bull generated after last month’s “Paint the Sky” single tour.

People raved about the band’s easy on stage presence, their effortless harmonies, and the quality of their songs. If you missed out then, don’t make the same mistake when the band tours their self-titled EP this spring. The EP easily blends folk, rock, and indie-pop influences to create a quintessentially Aussie sound.

Fresh from shows in China, Elliot the Bull will take advantage of the warm weather approaching with the following gigs along Australia’s east coast.

31 August 2012 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why (supporting Abby Dobson)
1 September 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber (supporting Abby Dobson)
8 Sept 2012 – Upstairs – The Beresford, Surry Hills
13 September 2012 – The Loft @ UTS, Sydney
15 September 2012 – Big Exo Day, Sydney
20 September 2012 – Ravesi’s, Bondi
21 September 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
28 September 2012 – Revolver, Melbourne
29 September 2012 – The Empress, Melbourne
4 October 2012 – Beer Garden, Surfers Paradise
6 October 2012 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane
19 October 2012 – Burdekin Upstairs, Sydney
26 October 2012 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
27 October 2012 – The Patch, Wollongong
28 October 2012 – Old Manly Boat Shed, Manly
10 November 2012 – Phoenix Bar, Canberra
11 November 2012 – The Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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