Live Review: The Elliotts, Dennis Jaculli

There is nothing more beautiful and joyful that an intimate show – and that's exactly what is delivered tonight when a small crowd gathers at the dimly lit Rics Bar for the first show of The Elliotts' tour, promoting their debut EP.

Solo Brisbane-based act Dennis Jaculli begins the night with a handful of acoustic songs from his EP Emotionless Emotion to the relaxed crowd, doing his best to keep the energy alive and boost the spirits of the room with his husky vocals and toe tapping rhythms.

When 10pm comes, it's time for Melbourne trio The Elliotts to begin. They start playing almost immediately, taking to the stage like it's something they are all too familiar with. Their smiles stay wide despite the many, disappointingly empty seats and their energy radiates through the room.

Stripped back to the bare minimum – it's much easier to travel light they inform their invested fans – singer Robbie and bassist James have acoustic guitars strapped to their chest, while Josh sits atop what looks like an old wood speaker in favor of a drum kit.

There isn't a single dull or disappointing moment from the band, who exude joy and positivity while playing their indie folk inspired set. With Oasis inspired vocals and Evermore mimicking tunes, they play the kind of music you can sing to, the kind that sticks in your head and makes you want to dance. They grin, and dance, and their energy spreads so quickly you don't know what hit you.

Not only is the audience able to experience amazing music, but also the most entertaining banter you could hope to hear. Favourite Place is dedicated to Brisbane and Robbie's bedroom, while Say Something shows a deeper side to the light-hearted and witty trio – the audience told a tale of lost opportunity and encouraged to reach out to the ones they love while they still have the chance.

Their infectious humor surfaces once more though, as they devote Impossible Dreams to their 2,000 Facebook fans, who apparently did not get the memo about the show. They pull a fan to the stage to hand out stickers to the few people surrounding them and treated to bar to an extra song, What's Your Name, before wishing everyone a good night.