Posted May 28, 200619 yr does anyone know a band called Tilly and the wall? they have had a small bit of press recently for their bizzarre performances where tap dancing is used instead of a drum kit :o anyone got any videos of them? wikifacts: Tilly and the Wall is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called "Tillie and the Wall," written by Leo Lionni. The group formed in 2001 after the demise of several Omaha groups, including Conor Oberst's Park Ave., of which Neely Jenkins and Jamie Williams were members. With leading vocals (and handclaps) from Kianna Alarid and guitarist Derek Pressnall and keyboards from Nick White, the band gained notoreity for their substitution of Williams' tap shoes for the traditional drum kit. The group released a limited-pressing eponymous 7" on Rue Royale Records, followed by their debut LP, Wild Like Children in 2004. The flagship release on Oberst's Team Love label, the record garnered the band a substantial amount of critical acclaim and propelled them to national tours with Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, and Of Montreal. In early 2005, Tilly and the Wall became the first 'band in residence' at Omaha's Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, using the Bemis Underground's Studio T to develop their follow-up album to 2004's Wild Like Children. In September that year they released 'You and I Misbehaving' as a limited-pressing 7" in the UK through indie label Trash Aesthetics. This release picked up further critical acclaim as well as support from BBC radio broadcaster Steve Lamacq. They have been most recently seen touring with Jenny Lewis in support of her solo album, Rabbit Fur Coat. The band's follow-up to 'Wild Like Children' was released on May 23, 2006, and titled Bottoms of Barrels. They are currently on their first headlining tour to promote their new album alongside David Dondero, Now It's Overhead, Wolf Colonel, and many other bands.
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