Tilly and The Wall

Tilly and the Wall is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska.

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Indie pop - Omaha - Nebraska

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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 William's tap shoes for the traditional drum kit.

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Conor Oberst - Park Ave - Neely Jenkins - Jamie Williams - Kianna Alarid - Derek Pressnall - Nick White

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The group released a limited-pressing self titled 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 Rilo Kiley and Of Montreal.

Related Topics:
Rue Royale - Wild Like Children - Team Love - Rilo Kiley - Of Montreal

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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.

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