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Concert Tue Aug 05 2008

A-Tappa Tappa Tappa

When I think of Omaha's Tilly and the Wall, with their sweet boy-girl vocals and indie sing- and stomp-alongs and specifically their tap-dancing "bodily percussionist," I can't help but think of that Simpsons episode where poor Lisa tries to learn to tap (that's episode 246, "Last Tap Dance in Springfield," you nerds).

I'm sure Tilly and the Wall is far better than Lisa's floundering, but just in case, why don't you go check it out? They'll be playing at the Abbey Pub Wednesday, Aug. 6, along with The Ruby Suns, Star, and Bart Davenport.

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