Ken Buono (pronounced: Boo–No), singer of songs, player of instruments has traveled great distance’s from his native east coast Philadelphia in a quest to reach a musical precipice for all the land to bear witness. Like the search for some mythical creature, this apex of allusiveness challenged Buono”s fortitude, as many a fortnight have now come to pass. Yet, this is not to say it hasn’t brought a few moments of glory within his quest. 

  Amongst his earliest achievements, as part of a group of traveling minstrels known as Flight of Mavis (later, morphing into the honorable Buzz Zeemer), he has graced the stage in support of these highly admired and decorated artists of their time: Joe Strummer, Sinead O'Connor, Lucinda Williams, Squeeze, Goo Goo Dolls, Del Amitri, NRBQ.

  Alas, having never shook the hand of influence, or bent the knee to a king in power, the finality of his tenure performing with these noble lads was of result.

  Setting out on his own accord, along with his wife of 11–years, the golden–haired fare maiden Anne Marie, along with their loyal royal Labrador Retriever Stax, a new path was traveled. One that took them to what is known as Music City (Nashville, Tn). A Mecca filled with seekers who have come to try and manifest the same as Buono. Much like a sailor adrift uncharted waters, he faced new challenges, relying on instinct and experiences to help navigate this vast channel that has swallowed many who came bravely before. He quickly gained creative allies in his new found home. Collaboration, though a new concept, starts to solidify for Buono. Burning the midnight oil, the norm. Honing his craft, the goal! Still, the cliff top peak he desires alludes him.

  Just when glimpses of higher ground were starting to come into view (by way of independent cuts of these collaborative musical compositions), misfortune descended by way of a great plague. A dark time of empathy, mortality, isolation, and reflection has set in. With scenarios of outcome weighing heavy on the mind, Buono had little to no room for creative thinking. Frustration and disillusionment are the day–to–day. To offset the dismay, Buono utilized his time to look back upon previous unfinished works of his own that he deemed worthy. A light of clarity started to develop, which would prove to grown brighter, illuminating a truer path to go down once this plague is conquered.

   “Yes” he said aloud in self-confession. “I must resurrect my once endeavor of sonic thunder and hook laden melody”. Referring to the moniker The Tell Alls, to which such music he created was known.

   In the time between his coming of age and travels southward, Buono pulled together his resources and musical abilities to record a 2006 AD full–length debut CD entitled ‘Feeding Frenzy’, released on his very own start up label Journeyman Records. The setting was in the remote Red Hook district within Brooklyn–town New York, where producer Sir Adam Lasus (Juliana Hatfield, Helium, collaborative music producer for the 2025 AD feature film  ‘Freakier Friday’, etc) ran a studio out of an old converted firehouse.

  Fast forward to the post–pandemic era, Buono decided it was time to come out of this lengthy hiatus to try, once more, to take The Tell Alls Americana–Power Pop endeavor to new heights. 

   In a 4–year span, he released a series of independent self–produced songs on a bold new format called digital streaming. The most recent, entitled “Road Gets Rough (June 20th, 2025 AD), is the first such single from a forthcoming full–length album slated to be birthed in January 2026 AD. This song of love/duet features support vocals by the talent artist Lilly Hiatt. Steeped not in melancholy, but yet endearing all the same. Jangly guitars playith, keeping perfect time in the song’s uptempo bravado, as Buono and Hiatt harmonize in heavenly fashion.

  Close on its heals, from yet–to–be–named album, is a follow up single that will delight the many who favor a bit more amped–up aesthetic! “Comin’ On Strong” is scheduled to launch into the world in late summer 2025 AD. Hence, unlike an onlooker watching for meteors to shower upon darkened sky, fear not the chance of missing this Pop–Rock jewel to would–be crown, for it will forever stream on the many platforms abroad.

Short Bio:

  It's been a hot minute since multi-instrumentalist Ken Buono of 'The Tell Alls' moved to Nashville, Tn  from Philadelphia, Pa (back in 2010), and an even longer time since releasing a his full-length album of originals entitled 'Feeding Frenzy' under that moniker! 

Here's his condensed back story:
 Buono cut his teeth as the drummer/band member in Philly bands 'Flight of Mavis' & 'Buzz Zeemer'. They released some indie records respectively, gained a regional following, landing gigs opening for artist: Lucinda Williams, Sinead O'Connor,  Joe Strummer, Goo Goo Dolls, Squeeze, to name a few. Neither of the band ventures had ever landed a major label deal, and eventually disbanded. 
 Buono would lean into his songwriting abilities/multi-instrumental talents and produce his own project. 'The Tell Alls' debut album 'Feeding Frenzy' was born, co-produced with Adam Lasus at his Brooklyn, NY 'Fireproof Studio' (released on Buono's start-up label 'Journeyman Records').
  Disillusioned with the lack of traction gained from the 2006 release, Buono began to rethink what his next move might be musically. He decide it was time to take on a fresh start, put the focus on improving his songwriting skill set.  
   He and his wife moved to Nashville, Tn in late fall 2010. After a few years of knockin' around Music City playing 'writers-nights'/co-writing with some of the other writers he'd meet, he  finally felt like he turned a corner when he met fellow songwriter/Belmont University student Kyle Nachtigal. The Missouri transplant shared the same love for The Beatles that Buono did, so it's no surprise that, as  co-writers, that influence came shining through on the song the two wrote together...the  would-be first single "Road Gets Rough" from 'The Tell Alls' new forthcoming 2026 full-length album ('Keeping a Secret')! "Road Gets Rough" is pure Americana, and features fellow Nashville-based artist Lilly Hiatt singing duet vocals (Journeyman Records, June 20th, 2025.)
  Once again working with producer/engineer Adam “Red” Lasus, this time at his 'Studio Red' in North Hollywood, Ca. Mutual friend, guitarist Kirk  Swan plays electric guitar on the single, as well as throughout the whole album, lending some backing vocals along the way.
   The follow-up single "Comin' On Strong" dropped to streaming on June 19th, 2026 (Journeyman Records). Swans unique style of guitar playing really shines on this track, with a solo that itself, would be the perfect soundtrack to watching a tumble weed swirling around in the breeze on a desert road, as it grows in mass. From Buono's first power chords he hits on the electric guitar, this melodic Pop/Rock song brings to mind the likes of Tom Petty's "Running Down A Dream" for the energy that it brings! 'The Tell Alls' are recommended to fans of guitar-driven, hook-laden Power Pop, Americana, Alt-Rock, Rock 'n Roll music made with authenticity!