bernee

Bernee are different to almost all bands… THEY BREAK PIANOS. Their brand of piano pop is not unlike the blistering sounds of early Ben Folds Five and the wit and humour of The... more

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Bernee are different to almost all bands… THEY BREAK PIANOS. Their brand of piano pop is not unlike the blistering sounds of early Ben Folds Five and the wit and humour of The Whitlams, with a touch of Belle and Sebastian thrown in for good measure. The “Piano Smashing Geek Rock” band consists of front man Matt Goldberg on piano and vocals, Iain Gillaney on bass guitar, vocals, harmonica and hats, and Nicole Weepers on drums/percussion and vocals.

Bernee finished recording their debut EP, “Late Night Show”, in January 2008. The EP was recorded and produced by ARIA nominated producer Matt Hills (Wolf & Cub, Darren Hanlon, The Lucksmiths) and truly demonstrates the diversity and versatility of the band.

Bernee have been gigging around Adelaide since 2005, although the current lineup has only been together since early 2007 welcoming new bass player Iain Gillaney. The piano smashing geek rockers are influenced by Ben Folds, The Whitlams, Coldplay, Fiona Apple and Foo Fighters to name a few.

Bernee have played in many of the finest live venues around Adelaide, including The Prince Albert Hotel, The Grace Emily, The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Fad Bar, Jive, Fowlers Live and Skycity Adelaide Casino. Bernee have also played various festivals including the Gawler Food, Wine and Music Festival and Emergenza (a world wide emerging artist’s festival). Whilst playing the Emergenza Festival, Bernee were asked back to showcase their works with nine of South Australia’s top bands at Fowlers Live.

Bernee are fast earning a reputation of dynamic, high energy shows and winning fans over with every gig. They are fast building a dedicated fan base and are always willing to get naked (conditions apply).

Band Members

Iain Gillaney - bass / harmonica / hats / backing vox,
, Nicole Weepers - drums / percussion / backing vox,
, Matt Goldberg - piano / melodian / vocals

Band Influences

• Ben Folds
• The Whitlams
• Fiona Apple
• Coldplay
• Neil Finn
• Augie March
• Gyroscope
• Living End
• Randy Newman
• Foo Fighters
• Powderfinger
• The Lucksmiths
• Darren Hanlon
• Silverchair
• The White Stripes
• You Am I
• Ben Kweller
• Cody Chesnutt
• Anthony Atkinson
• Pete Murray
• Ben Lee
• End of Fashion
• Something For Kate
• Pearl Jam
• Elliot Smith
• Badly Drawn Boy
• The Mountain Goats
• Lior
• Bernard Fanning
• Doves
• Eskimo Joe

Keywords

bernee, piano smashing, geek rock, adelaide, piano

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