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Bryony Morgan and the Meglomaniacs play

Wangatta Jazz Festival 2009

This accomplished performer announces a new musical direction with the Megalomaniacs, whose poetic lyrics and soaring vocals are sure to make a profound impact on the Australian live music scene.

Formed mid-2008 after Morgan’s return from Berlin, the Megalomaniacs comprise guitarist Ben Oastler, drummer Jarrod Biesmann and bassist Andy Foskett, all plucked from the flourishing live music scene of Lismore.

When Morgan and Oastler combined songwriting talents, they soon discovered the different styles of Biesmann and Foskett were the perfect foil for their rock-influenced, experimental blues. Collectively drawing from the iconic influences of Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Neil Young, Mark Lanegan, Nina Simone and Jim Morrison.

Wangaratta Jazz Festival 2009

Photographs by Lee Koumarianos 2009.

Compiled By Tina Douglas.

posted: 07.11.2009