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Tin Leaves

it's hard when a hopeless heart doesn't open up

About Me

Tin Leaves (formerly A Choir Silence) are an indie rock band who approach songwriting much like storytelling. Each work sings its tale of woe or triumph through intricate composition and poetic wordplay, with infectious melody coloring the pages. Inspired by a wealth of musical influences, Tin Leaves manages to successfully blend elements of classical, ragtime, folk and sixties pop to create a sound that is both unique and appealing.
For booking or more info, please e-mail us at [email protected]
Tin Leaves have played with many great bands including: Rooney, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Division Day, New Atlantic, Self Against City, Ennui and many more.
Press:
"The first time I ever heard them, the band was described to me as 'Lancaster’s Bright Eyes'...To my ears, they are closer to Lancaster’s version of The Shins. That’s a hefty compliment, and needs to be taken in context. But still, the band’s ability to scotch-tape together an endless stream of pop hooks yet remain completely and utterly left of center is far more 'Garden State' than Saddle Creek."
~ Fly Magazine

"Good natured and upbeat, giving one the feeling that they are going on a trolley ride to happy land."
~ Perry Farrell (of Jane's Addiction & Porno For Pyros)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/16/2004
Band Members: Jon Telencio: Vocals, Guitar
John Shavel: Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals
Drew Ricca: Bass, Vocals
Steve Slesser: Interim Percussionist
Influences: In no particular order: The Beatles, The Shins, Spoon, The Kinks, J.S. Bach, Fredrick Chopin, Koji Kondo, John Williams, Early Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins, Elliott Smith, Tim Kasher, The Smiths, Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, The Pixies, Squeeze.
Sounds Like: Tin Leaves
Record Label: Self Produced
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Lyrics To Our Songs So You Can Sing Along

Coup De Foudreoh i'll complicate and i'll over feeli might spin around, like a ferris wheelthere is still nothing that makes me seem realin this careless deal, i'm burning alive with a terrace view, c...
Posted by Tin Leaves on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:36:00 PST

Playing With Rooney

wow, we are still buzzing after such an amazing show...Rooney were incredible and it was great getting to meet them in person. The crowd was soooo kick ass, we could hear people singing along to a lot...
Posted by Tin Leaves on Thu, 31 May 2007 05:54:00 PST