Derek Pressnall
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Derek Scott Pressnall is the guitarist
for indie-pop group Tilly and the Wall
from Omaha, Nebraska
. He is also in the bands The Flamboyant Gods, Flowers Forever
, and Dead Bird.
He and fellow bandmate Nick White
are from Dunwoody
, Georgia
. http://www.timmcmahan.com/tilly.htm
Derek painted all of the album covers up to Beat Control
.
on August 12, 2006 in Omaha. Of Montreal played at the wedding. They had started dating soon after the band formed. Jamie gave birth to her and Derek's first child, a daughter named Willa, in December 2009.
He has nine siblings. His youngest sister Darci Pressnall accompanied Tilly and the Wall on their 2006 tour and was mentioned in the band's song, You and I Misbehaving, where the first line is: "Oh Darci, Darci, don't look so sad/Don't let the daytime get you down".
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
for indie-pop group Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall
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...
from Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
. He is also in the bands The Flamboyant Gods, Flowers Forever
Flowers Forever
Flowers Forever is the side project of Tilly and the Wall guitarist Derek Pressnall. The band has released a full-length album of the same name on Team Love Records in 2008.- Background :From the ,Flowers Forever is aproject that surfaced a...
, and Dead Bird.
He and fellow bandmate Nick White
Nick White
Nicholas Edward White is a musician who plays keyboards in the indie-pop group Tilly and the Wall from Omaha, Nebraska. He has also been known to play keyboards for Bright Eyes on tour...
are from Dunwoody
Dunwoody, Georgia
Dunwoody is a city located in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is a northern suburb of Atlanta. Dunwoody became incorporated as a city on December 1, 2008...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. http://www.timmcmahan.com/tilly.htm
Derek painted all of the album covers up to Beat Control
Beat Control
"Beat Control" is a digital EP by indie pop group Tilly and the Wall, and the name of its title track. The EP was released via Team Love Records to online music stores on March 4, 2008. A limited edition 7" vinyl was also released. "Beat Control" is not on the band's third album o, but "Cacophony" is...
.
Personal life
He married bandmate Jamie WilliamsJamie Pressnall
Jamie Lynn Pressnall is a musician from Omaha, Nebraska and is a member of the band Tilly and the Wall. She was also in a band with Clark Baechle, Neely Jenkins, and Conor Oberst called Park Ave. and a band called Magic Kiss with Kianna Alarid...
on August 12, 2006 in Omaha. Of Montreal played at the wedding. They had started dating soon after the band formed. Jamie gave birth to her and Derek's first child, a daughter named Willa, in December 2009.
He has nine siblings. His youngest sister Darci Pressnall accompanied Tilly and the Wall on their 2006 tour and was mentioned in the band's song, You and I Misbehaving, where the first line is: "Oh Darci, Darci, don't look so sad/Don't let the daytime get you down".
Album appearances
- Son, AmbulanceSon, AmbulanceSon, Ambulance is an American band based in Omaha, Nebraska. They are signed to the Saddle Creek label.Singer/songwriter Joe Knapp appeared on albums of other bands, such as Fevers and Mirrors by Bright Eyes, before releasing Son, Ambulance's debut album—a split with Bright Eyes called Oh Holy...
- Someone Else's Déjà VuSomeone Else's Deja Vu-Personnel:Musicians*Joe Knapp - Snare, Whistle, Vocal Cuica, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Drum Kit, Analog Synth, Broom, Snare, Cymbal, Wood Block, Piano, Electric Bass, Glockenspiel, Acoustic Guitar, Tarpaulin, 12-String, Cabasa, Knee-Slaps, Mellotron, Hand Claps, Mouth Noises,...
(2008, Saddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek RecordsSaddle Creek Records is an American record label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Started as a college class project on entrepreneurship, the label was founded by Conor Oberst and Justin Oberst in 1993 . Conor soon turned over his role in the company to Robb Nansel...
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See also
- Jamie PressnallJamie PressnallJamie Lynn Pressnall is a musician from Omaha, Nebraska and is a member of the band Tilly and the Wall. She was also in a band with Clark Baechle, Neely Jenkins, and Conor Oberst called Park Ave. and a band called Magic Kiss with Kianna Alarid...
- Kianna AlaridKianna AlaridKianna Alarid is the lead singer and bass guitarist for the band Tilly and the Wall from Omaha, Nebraska. She was formerly in a band called Magic Kiss with members of Park Ave...
- Neely JenkinsNeely JenkinsNeely Jo Jenkins is a musician from Omaha, Nebraska best known for being a singer in the band Tilly and the Wall. She was also a member of the band Park Ave. with Tilly and the Wall bandmate Jamie Pressnall, . Previously, Jenkins sang "Contrast and Compare" and "Pull My Hair" with Bright Eyes on...
- Nick WhiteNick WhiteNicholas Edward White is a musician who plays keyboards in the indie-pop group Tilly and the Wall from Omaha, Nebraska. He has also been known to play keyboards for Bright Eyes on tour...
- Tilly and the WallTilly and the WallTilly 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...
Trivia
- Before joining Tilly and the WallTilly and the WallTilly 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...
full time, Derek worked for Yahoo! PersonalsYahoo! PersonalsYahoo! Personals was an online dating service provided by Yahoo!.-Features:Yahoo! Personals editions are designed in local languages. Contacting a member through Yahoo! Personals requires a paid subscription to Yahoo! Personals...
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