Eils & The Drip are a hot new cosmic country six-piece straight out of Naarm. Featuring pedal steel, keys, and plenty of harmonies - the sound is rich and full, at times with a twang reminiscent of Neil Young’s Harvest, Dylan’s Nashville Skyline or classic Emmylou Harris.
Formed by vocalist/songwriter Eileen Hodgkins (aka Eils). Eileen is a prolific figure on the local scene who, at the age of 13, hit the road with her three siblings in family band Perch Creek (originally The Perch Creek Family Jugband). Perch Creek toured nationally and internationally for more than ten years, releasing acouple of albums and playing the likes of Golden Plains, Port Fairy, Woodford, MONA FOMA and Falls Festival, as well as Edinburgh Fringe, WOMAD UK, Winnipeg Folk Festival and more. Indeed Perch Creek toured Europe and the UK three times, Canada twice, and played shows in the US, including Nashville.
With a couple of previous singles, a Sierra Ferrell support spot and appearances at Boogie, Queenscliff and Brunswick Music Festival behind them, Eils & The Drip have already established a strong presence in Melbourne's thriving new generation of the inner city country/roots revival scene. They bring a raw and relentless energy to the stage, one not to be missed.
Performing as part of Darwin Festival with local supports Crystal Robins & The Wildfires and The Hill People.
