Telling Stories

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Review from www.Smother.net

A driving, danceable beat on the bottom, combined with catchy melodies and great songwriting on the top is what has made TELLING STORIES one of Austins most promising up and coming bands in years. Being able to relate to an audience in the most intimate ways both by groove and words is why many fans have already added Telling Stories into their hearts.

"Austin, Texas must be a frustrating place for a start-up band to play on one regard—there's so much talent oozing about in that locale that it's difficult to get noticed, even if you're a great band. But no doubt Telling Stories hasn't had to face that issue as they arm themselves with downright funky pop “Greyhound” not only features the talent of this stand-up funk six-piece band but also has contributions by the Grooveline Horns (aka The Scabs) and the Tosca String Quartet. Truly funky and great to pop in to groove to."

- J-Sin



Review from www.unlockaustin.com:

"Telling Stories is a collaboration between songwriters Julie Nolen and Terry Dossey. If you haven't heard this great band yet, get out and give them a listen. They are worth the effort. Leave them big tips when you go, so they can produce a second album.

Nolen rode into Austin on a Greyhound bus from Abilene, which may account for the title of the 2002 album Grayhound. Meanwhile Dossey, a local producer and veteran of many female-fronted bands (Shelley King, Joanna DeJarnett, Natalie Zoe, Susan Colton) was looking for a singer to front his new project. Nolen and Dossey clicked and Telling Stories had a vocalist and a songwriting duo.

Nolen has a great voice and she writes a good song. She sometimes sounds a bit like Natalie Merchant?I don't know if that just happens naturally or if she cultivates it, but it works well when it happens."

- User: hitech



Review from www.Altsounds.com

"Telling Stories serves up a unique style combining a funk foundation with accessible pop stylings, melodies and lyrics delivered with conviction by Julie Nolen, a soulful 22 year old vocal powerhouse from Abilene TX. She and guitarist Terry Dossey wrote all the songs on Greyhound."

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Julie - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Terry- lead guitar
Zito - bass guitar
Daniel - drums
Jim - keys and organ
Candace - back up vocals

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