The Ellis Collective

The Ellis Collective is an Australian indie folk band from Canberra.

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History

As a part of the Canberra music scene the band first began performing under the name of The Ellis Collective in late 2007,[1] and quickly gained local popularity.[2][3][4] In 2008 they appeared at the National Folk Festival where they were well received.[5] They have performed at festivals across Australia including the Woodford Folk Festival.[6]

Members

Current band members include:

Discography

The Ellis Collective have announced the release of their debut album under the Longhaul Records Label due in late 2010.[7] The band’s unofficial sale of hand-made "Orange EPs' post-show have received strong reviews.[8]

References

  1. ^ Quinn, Bill (3 June 2007)."The Matty Ellis Collective at The Polish White Eagle, 3 June". Monaro Musings. Retrieved on 24 April 2009
  2. ^ Tap (19 April 2008).“Canberra’s Best and Worst Bands”. The Riot Act. Retrieved on 24 April 2009.
  3. ^ Galan, Andrew (4 April 2008)"Review: MojoJuju & The Ellis Collective". Fasterlouder.com Retrieved on 24 April 2009
  4. ^ Galan, Andrew (22 November 2008)"The Ellis Collective, The Understudy & A Disappointing Fireworks Display @ The Phoenix. Culturazi.com Retrieved on 24 April 2009
  5. ^ Milthorpe, Naomi (1 May 2008)."The National Folk Festival @ EPIC 20 - 24 March". BMA Magazine. Retrieved on 24 April 2009
  6. ^ “Woodford Folk Festival Program”. Woodford Folk Festival. Retrieved on 24 April 2009.
  7. ^ The Ellis Collective Official Website
  8. ^ Riot Records (17 January 2008). “Album Review – The Ellis Collective “Orange EP””. The Riot Act. Retrieved on 24 April 2009