Stalking shadows on the prairies with a compass and set of matches, shaking the mountains loose with howls and footstomps and, settled in meadows, while whispering tales under darkening skies, obsessed with history or historically obsessed, either way, Elliott BROOD have a penchant for stories they just can't shake.

Since their beginnings with their EP, “Tin Type,” home of the cult hit, "O Alberta!", to their Juno-nominated, debut full length “Ambassador,” Elliott BROOD have earned the praise of connoisseurs and critics alike. They've won over legions of fans with their raw and energetic live shows and their atmospheric, richly crafted records, making a name for themselves worldwide.

Their 2008 release “Mountain Meadows” was a critical smash and was recently named to the long list for this year’s Polaris Prize. The album marks the evolution of Elliott BROOD from a backwoods character into a timeless figure. Recorded in Town halls, front rooms, back rooms and good old recording studios, the album's wandering melodies are driven by rusty guitars and aching vocals that waltz around charming piano lines while ukuleles and banjos sway to and fro between a chorus of horns. It's sunnier the higher you climb the Mountain, but in the Meadows below lay darker themes each with their own lore.

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