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colour and movement |
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| Location: | LONDON / PERTH, |
| Country: |  United Kingdom |
| Last Login: | Jun 28, 2008 (548 days back) |
About Me |
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| TALL POPPIES BiographyTwas the winter of 2002. Susan and Catherine had landed in swinging London with a bass, a guitar and a broken PC. They had been writing songs since they were nine and thought it was about time someone other than the magpies outside heard them. Fearing they would be seen by someone they knew in Perth, they took their music to the smokiest pubs / clubs/ cafes and restaurants in London with the odd performance in Scotland and France. They scored a residency at a quaint pub in Islington where many hip tourists, businessmen, anoraks and the odd film star would pop in. Due to constant confusion over names, the stage name Tall Poppies was formed. Playing mostly originals, the duo decided to write a new song each week to keep their sets fresh. Susan reluctantly returned to Perth in 2003 to finish the long, long, long degree she felt she had to finish. Catherine stuck it out in Sohoworking with the producer at Tin Pan Alley studios on Denmark street. The twins wrote songs over the phone thousands of km apart. When Catherine returned to Australia they realised they had telepathic capabilities as they had both written the same song at the same time. Meanwhile younger brother Alex had become drum man extraordinaire so the three started jamming and performing together in 2004. They set up a home studio after fixing their well travelled PC, which had caught fire when they went for a run one hot summers night. Oscillating between Blackbird sound studios and their home set up, they recorded their first album, Thursday. A sample of the many songs they have in their ever expanding handbags. They filmed a kooky video for one of the tracks, Time Machine, that has been broadcast nationally and internationally. Thursday was launched to a sell out crowd at Downstairs at His Maj.
Tall Poppies returned to London in 2006 and have been touring the UK. Live, the band is intriguing, oozing style and confidence."They look super – all legs, knee socks, knowing grins to each other and glossy bobs. They sound even better – inch perfect harmonies, all Tanya Donelly crossed with Barbara Dickson(!), abetted by bass and guitar that is another texture, rather than just an aside." James G, SoundsXP.com"The Poppies' charismatic presence is the absolute epitome of refined professionalism.......Tall Poppies are a rare and wonderful treat." Tony Lee, Soundchecks.
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Music:Member Since: 8/24/2005Band Website: thetallpoppies.com Band Members: Catherine, Susan and Jon Influences: Belle &Sebastian, Kate Bush, Pulp, Beatles, The Smiths, The Divine Comedy______"Tall Poppies stand head and shoulders above the quivering mass of inarticulate wannabes out there. It would be a terrible shame if their convention-defying, yet unpretentious, genius were to be overlooked in the general, competitive mêlée." Christopher Geary Soundchecks Music Review Sounds Like: The perfect analgesicTALL POPPIES: Thursday Indie Pop Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Alternative / Pop / Indie) |
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Brother Jon |
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| There's a new drummer on the block...it's JON!
Jon's brilliant debut TP performance was last rainy Friday, Brown Sugar Club night at the Pleasure Unit, in front of a roomful of top mods.
The hai... Posted by Tall Poppies on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:49:00 PST |
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Live Studio Performance of Funky |
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| Cath and I have returned from a quick trip to the Isle of Wight. Twas a pleasure to perform at the lovely Venue theatre in Ryde. Thanks to Solent TV and BBC Solent for having us. Here is a link to the... Posted by Tall Poppies on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 08:47:00 PST |
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We're now on itunes. |
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| I'm happy to say that Tall Poppies tunes are now available through itunes. If you search "Tall Poppies, Thursday" you should find them easily at the itunes music store.
H... Posted by Tall Poppies on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:02:00 PST |
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yeah I'm stuck in the UK |
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| Just an update to let you know what's happening in the land of Tall Poppies.
Cath and I have been in London now just over a month. Apart from an attempted mugging on the first night, all has been... Posted by Tall Poppies on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:35:00 PST |
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London Calling |
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Thought I'd finally post some news on this site. Cath and I are heading to London again in a fortnight's time. We're leaving Alex behind because he has got his nose stuck in a book. Who nose h... Posted by Tall Poppies on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 04:33:00 PST |
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