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78 Saab

78 SAAB

About Me


78 Saab reside in good company. Over the past ten years, they have produced timeless music that sits comfortably alongside the likes of Died Pretty, The Church and The Triffids. They present a world that is uniquely their own, but also a part of the legacy of those great bands who came before them. Now, 78 Saab are set to play their first shows for the year.
'The Bells Line' is the culmination of two years writing, thinking and rehearsing. It’s the self-imposed “luxury” of artists disinclined to rush things lest they create anything less than what they’re aiming for. On their first two albums, ('Picture A Hum, Can’t Hear A Sound' and 'Crossed Lines' both on Ivy League), 78 Saab established their reputation by creating their own world of wide open skies, city living, country remembrances and constant dreaming, all set to a soundtrack provided by Ben Nash’s unique sweet voice, Jake Andrew’s distinctive melodic guitar lines, Garth Tregillgas's sympathetic soulful bass and the dependable swing of Nicholai Danko on drums. Songs such as 'Sunshine', 'No Illusions' and 'Beat Of Your Drum' set a standard of timeless song writing ability for which this Sydney four piece have become much loved.'The Bells Line' is an album full of atmosphere. This new collection of Ben Nash's lyrical portraits celebrates how small our lives are, set against the backdrop of the wider world and the enormous landscapes we live in. The sky, satellites, stars, sleep, dreams, nostalgia and sleeplessness are the recurring themes in Nash’s lyrics. The widescreen ambition in the playing of the band and sounds curated by producer Wayne Connolly are the perfect accompaniment to the lyrical sentiments.The magic of 78 Saab lies in their ability to take subjects that are within our everyday immediate experience and lay a gauze over them, making the mundane seem dream-like, magical and visceral.

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Member Since: 6/30/2005
Band Website: 78saab.com.au
Band Members: Ben Nash - Vocals/Guitars; Jake Andrews - Guitars/Vocals; Garth Tregillgas - Bass/Vocals; Nicholai Danko - Drums
Record Label: Ivy League
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Hopetoun Gigs

Dear all,Wow! Two big crowds for our homecoming gigs on Friday and Saturday nights in Sydney. Thanks everyone, we had a ball. Everyone's a little sad the tour's over, we had a great time hanging ou...
Posted by 78 Saab on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:01:00 PST

Bris Vegas

Hiya,Just got home after playing in Brisbane on Saturday night. Thanks to all who came down to the Troubador in the valley for helping us have a great time up north. Caught up with some old friends ...
Posted by 78 Saab on Mon, 26 May 2008 08:10:00 PST

Tour so far...

Heya, Three gigs in and all is well on the road!  Geelong, Adelaide and Melbourne under our belts and Brisbane coming up this weekend.  Thanks to everyone who came along, hope you ...
Posted by 78 Saab on Tue, 20 May 2008 04:47:00 PST

Upcoming Gigs

Hiya, We’ve got a run of gigs coming up in May with great Sydney band Richard In Your Mind.  Unless, of course, you’re in Geelong where Richard will be replaced by...
Posted by 78 Saab on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:23:00 PST

New song on itunes

Hi y'all, Needle In The Hay along with two previously unreleased b-sides, Turn Out The Lights and No Good is now available on itunes for the measly fee of $3.39!!! As Ben Nash himself says "That's a b...
Posted by 78 Saab on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:23:00 PST

Upcoming gigs

Afternoon y'all, As a celebration of sorts for the release of "Needle In The Hay" from our new album "The Bells Line" we're playing a couple of gigs.  On Friday 15th February we'll...
Posted by 78 Saab on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:59:00 PST

Gig and stuff

Thanks to all for making Thursday night at the Metro a good one for us.  It's always fun to play there and the reaction to the new stuff was great.  Take care, G
Posted by 78 Saab on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:28:00 PST

Built To Spill Tomorrow night...

Happy New Year Everyone, 78 Saab will be supporting US indie legends Built To Spill at the Metro Theatre on George Street in the city tomorrow night, Thursday 3rd January 2008.  Come along if ya ...
Posted by 78 Saab on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:20:00 PST

Recent gigs

Aloha, Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone for making the Josh Pyke shows really enjoyable for us.  We'll be out on our own soon, don't worry! Garth
Posted by 78 Saab on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:14:00 PST

Gaelic Club

G'day, Thanks to all who attended the Gaelic Club on Friday night, we had a blast. Thanks also to Faster Louder for putting the whole together and to all the other bands who played as well.  Now ...
Posted by 78 Saab on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:14:00 PST