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Tim Be Told is an American pop/rock band from Charlottesville, VA. The band consists of Tim Ouyang (lead vocals, piano), Andrew Chae (lead guitar), Luan Nguyen (guitar, backing vocals), and Jim Barredo (drums). They are signed to William Morris Endeavor Entertainment booking agency and to Black Water Management. Tim Be Told tours extensively around the United States and has already played over 55 shows in 2010.

Formation and Early Years, Getting By (2006-2007)
The band formed at the University of Virginia when lead guitarist Andrew Chae, who was living in California at the time, cold called then stranger Tim Ouyang to start the band. After Andrew's successful visit to Charlottesville, Tim quickly recruited Luan Nguyen, whom he sang in an cappella group with, to join the band. Their first year as a 3-piece was used learning the songs Tim had written since the eight grade and brainstorming how to be a band. The band recorded their debut album, Getting By, in their apartment before having a rhythm section or playing a single show. In August 2007, Tim Be Told played their first show. In September of that year drummer Jim Barredo and bassist Parker Stanley joined the band and in October they released Getting By.

Press
Following the release of their EP From the Inside in July 2009, they have been featured in Audrey magazine and The Hook Magazine, among many others, as well as played regularly on 106.1 the Corner and KBIF. Tim Be Told has also been featured on the gospel music channel.