UNDER THE WATERLINE
The third Telltales album is about to be released.
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July 18, 2008
Review in Drum Media
Michael Smith, Drum Media, 18 Jul 08
“With a production budget like Coldplay, the bittersweet ache of a song like Words, from this third album by local artists The Telltales, could give the Poms a run for their money” Read the full review »
July 7, 2008
New gig dates
Check out the Appearances page for new upcoming gig dates.
May 30, 2008
Under the Waterline released!
The Telltales long-awaited third album, Under the Waterline, has finally been mixed, mastered, pressed, printed and is about to hit the shops. Featuring ten new songs from songwriter Toby Roberts, and played by Toby and Will with a number of guest musicians, the album has a more straightforward acoustic sound than Haymaking and takes The Telltales in another musical direction.
A video clip for the single Don’t Go Quietly has been filmed and is almost ready for release. Look out for CD launch gig dates, coming soon.
October 10, 2007
The Phone Call on YouTube
Finally, we’ve put the music clip for The Phone Call, the single from Haymaking, on YouTube. If you haven’t enjoyed it yet, check it out here. Features a bravura performance by James Lugton.
March 19, 2007
The Telltales are back again!
Another one-off three-piece (Toby, Will and Peter) Telltales gig—Tuesday, March 20th at the Sandringham Hotel, 387 King Street, Newtown Sydney. We’re supporting the excellent Saving Grace, who supported us back at our Haymaking launch gig. We’re on at 9.20pm and play for 40 minutes, and it’s $6 on the door. Be there!
November 17, 2006
The Telltales are back!
... Well, at the moment, for one gig anyway. Yes, the three-piece version of The Telltales (Toby, Will and Peter) you saw at the Haymaking launch are doing a one-off gig on Sunday, November 26th at Sol’s Deck Bar, Taylor Square, Oxford Street Sydney. It’s a Greenpeace benefit, $7 entry, and also features Pilgrims and Bare Bones. The bands start at 5pm and The Telltales will be on about 8.30pm. Look out for a couple of new tunes ... does this mean a new album may be in the works? Who knows ...
October 7, 2005
Taking a break
Just to keep you up to date, The Telltales are taking a break from playing and recording while their lead singer and songwriter Toby Roberts goes on a European sabbatical. In the meantime there’s plenty to browser through here—photos, videos, review and lyrics—everything you wanted to know about the band and their two CDs, Haymaking and The Telltales. Enjoy!
August 13, 2005
Thanks for coming!
Thankyou to everyone who came along to the hugely successful CD launch gig last night—despite the last minute loss of our lead guitarist/backing vocalist to sickness, it was one of our best gigs ever, the Cat & Fiddle was packed and it was a memorable evening. Special thanks to our excellent support band Saving Grace, and the great crowd they brought with them.
August 12, 2005
The Haymaking CD launch TONIGHT!
See you at the Cat & Fiddle Hotel, Balmain tonight at 9pm for the big launch, with support ‘Saving Grace’. Don’t miss it!
July 12, 2005
Upcoming gigs—and at last, the Haymaking CD launch
Check the appearances page for upcoming gigs, as The Telltales do a few practice runs before the big night on the 12th of August, when Haymaking will finally be officially launched with a huge gig at the Cat and Fiddle Hotel, Balmain.
March 16, 2005
Special acoustic gig tonight
The Telltales, in the form of Toby and Mark, will be playing a special acoustic set at The Exchange Hotel, corner of Beattie and Mullens St, Balmain, at 8pm
Fantastic review in Drum Media
Michael Smith, Drum Media, 16 Feb 05
“Great melodies, intelligent playing, thoughtful arrangements and insightful lyrics—what more could you ask for in a pop record?” Read the full review »
The Phone Call video now online
Go here to check out the video for the first single from Haymaking.
February 10, 2005
Let the gigs begin!
If you’re in Manly tonight, drop into the Manly Boatshed, on the Corso, around 10.00pm, when we’ll be doing a short set as part of the Songwriter’s Live night.
January 14, 2005
Sorry reaches finals
One of the songs from our new CD, Sorry, is a finalist in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category of the International Songwriting Competition. This year there were over 11,000 entries from more than 70 countries.
January 12, 2005
The Telltales’ new CD released
At last, the second CD by The Telltales, Haymaking has been released and can now be purchased by ordering from your favourite store or buying online at Waterfront Records.
Listen to three of the songs from the new CD here, including the new single, The Phone Call. The film clip for the song is finished and will be on your screens soon.
November 29, 2004
New film clip for ‘The Phone Call’
Last Sunday The Telltales filmed the video clip for the first single off Haymaking, ‘The Phone Call.’ With well-known entrepreneur and director Brett Clements at the helm, the shoot turned into a mini-documentary and theatre piece as well as film clip—the results are going to be groundbreaking. See some photos from the shoot.
Finally, the new CD is at the printers and should be out before Christmas.