The Brilliant Trees

The Brilliant Trees are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1989 the band consists of: Alan Hoey (lead vocals guitar), Tony Barrett (guitar), Sid Barrett (bass) and Dave Farrell (drums). In 1998 the band were joined by keyboard player Dave Morrissey. Dave Farrell quit the band in 2002.

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Their first single "Home" released in1993 by itself should have made this band an international sensation. In 1996 their second single "Don't waste your Talent" received huge radio play and allowed the band to play to a much bigger audience. Their debut LP "Friday Night" was also released in 1996 and received rave reviews. The band toured America from 1997 to 2000 and recorded their second album.. "Wake up and Dream" at Triclops Studios Atlanta Georgia in 1998. The EP "Let it all go".. was recorded in New Jersey in 1999 and released in 2000. The band toured Germany in 2002 and released the LP "Like you Alot Love you a Little" in 2002. They took a break for 5 years but got back together for a reunion gig in April 2007. The gig itself was outstanding and seen the band play a set of over 20 songs.

Regarded by many as some of the best song writers of their generation, the band continued to write together in the years that passed and it was with great excitment the band returned in 2016 with their first release in 16 years... "I Know I Know"..., and played 2 sold out shows at the Grand Social Dublin. . Also in 2016 the bands complete back catalouge became available on iTunes. A new LP is planned for early 2017.

Discography

Albums

Singles/EP's

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