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< | '''Tally Hall''' is an American rock band formed in December 2002 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is often recognized by their trademark colored ties. The band is made up of 5 members: | ||
* <span style="background-color:yellow;font-weight:bold;"> [[Rob Cantor]] (yellow tie - vocals/guitar) </span> | |||
* <span style="background-color:LightSteelBlue;font-weight:bold;"> [[Zubin Sedghi]] (blue tie - vocals/bass) </span> | |||
* <span style="background-color:Gainsboro;font-weight:bold;"> [[Ross Federman]] (grey tie - percussion) </span> | |||
* <span style="background-color:LightCoral;font-weight:bold;"> [[Joe Hawley]] (red tie - vocals/guitar) </span> | |||
* <span style="background-color:YellowGreen;font-weight:bold;"> [[Andrew Horowitz]] (green tie - vocals/keys) </span> | |||
Now under the [[Atlantic Records]] recording label, '''Tally Hall''' was previously signed to indie label [[Quack!]] Media who helped finance and nationally distribute their studio debut album, [[Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (Album)|Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum]] which is known for its upbeat melodies and whimsical lyrics; the band members themselves having described their musical style at the time as "wonky rock." | |||
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== History == | |||
Andrew, the only member not originally from Michigan, began writing songs when he was eight years old and eventually headed to the University of Michigan to study composition. There he met Rob and Zubin, who both attended the same high-school and played in a band called [[listedBlack]]. The three formed a band (name unknown) and played small shows around the UofM dorms. | |||
Rob met Joe on campus and as they began to become friendly, Rob learned of Joe's musical abilities and asked him and [[Steve Gallagher]] to join the band as lead guitarist and drummer, respectively. Later, they played a few gigs under the name [[Gallagher]] and then as [[540]] (the address of their house at the time). Joe originally suggested the name of the band be "Tally Hall" and everyone agreed (except Andrew, who was not from the area and didn't grasp the magic of what the REAL Tally Hall meant to people in the Detroit area). | |||
Tally Hall was the name of an indoor shopping plaza on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan. A wonderous arcade/museum of coin-op machines and oddities called [[Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (Place)|Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum]] was a popular establishment within Tally Hall and is now all that remains after the Tally Hall complex was torn down. | |||
Eventually, they all agreed to name the band Tally Hall and they began to record some EP's and play small shows around the UofM campus. | |||
In 2004, when [[Steve Gallagher]] left the band, they recruited Ross, who went to high school with Joe. | |||
From 2005 until 2010, the band was managed by [[The Hornblow Group]] (They Might Be Giants, OK Go) but they changed management in Spring/Summer of 2010 to [[Stiletto Entertainment]]. | |||
== | ===Complete Demos=== | ||
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The band | ===Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum=== | ||
The band began touring in 2005, promoting their album, with shows mostly featuring tracks from the album. However, their live concerts often feature a couple [[Cover Songs|cover songs]]. They're probably best known for their cover of Biz Markie's "[[Just a Friend]]", which they used to end every set with. As of 2008, it was said to be "retired" from their set but they will still perform it from time to time. A live version of Just a Friend can be found on The [[Pingry EP]]. In 2006, a studio version was recorded and is now considered a bonus song provided by Atlantic Records and distributed via download codes handed out at live shows and through the [[Hidden In The Sand (Website)|website]] hiddeninthesand.com [[Twitter]] account. | |||
The band has received an amount of national media attention, performing their song "Good Day" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on August 2, 2006 as well as appearing in MTV's segment You Hear It First in September 2006. The band appeared at the 2007 South by Southwest Music Festival. On August 3 2008, Tally Hall was a performer on the BMI stage at Lollapalooza. | The band has received an amount of national media attention, performing their song "Good Day" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on August 2, 2006 as well as appearing in MTV's segment You Hear It First in September 2006. The band appeared at the 2007 South by Southwest Music Festival. On August 3 2008, Tally Hall was a performer on the BMI stage at Lollapalooza. | ||
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The band re-released Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum on April 1, 2008 with their new record label, Atlantic Records after some re-recording and re-mixing was done. | The band re-released Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum on April 1, 2008 with their new record label, Atlantic Records after some re-recording and re-mixing was done. | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
=== LPs === | === LPs === | ||
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* [[Songs Demo'd But Never Released]] | * [[Songs Demo'd But Never Released]] | ||
* [[Cover Songs]] | * [[Cover Songs]] | ||
=== Side Projects & Old Bands === | |||
* [[Tally Hall's Internet Show]] | |||
* [[Happy Monster Band]] | |||
* [[Mr. F]] | |||
* [[listedBlack]] | |||
* [[Toy Orchestra]] | |||
* [[The Baker Bros.]] | |||
* [[The Robbie Cook Band]] | |||
* [[anonyMous]] | |||
== Equipment List == | |||
The following is a list of equipment the members of Tally Hall use or have used. | The following is a list of equipment the members of Tally Hall use or have used. | ||
Revision as of 22:35, 7 July 2010
| Tally Hall | |
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| Place of Origin | Ann Arbor, MI |
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| Genres | Rock, Indie Rock |
| Years Active | 2002-Present |
| Label | Quack!, Atlantic Records |
| Website | Official Band Website Tally Hall's Myspace Tally Hall's YouTube |
| Band Members | |
| Joe Hawley: Vocals, Guitar Rob Cantor: Vocals, Guitar Ross Federman: Drums/Percussion Andrew Horowitz: Keyboards, percussion, vocals Zubin Sedghi:Vocals, Bass | |
| Past Members | |
| Steve Gallagher: Drums/Percussion
Honorary Members | |
Tally Hall is an American rock band formed in December 2002 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and is often recognized by their trademark colored ties. The band is made up of 5 members:
- Rob Cantor (yellow tie - vocals/guitar)
- Zubin Sedghi (blue tie - vocals/bass)
- Ross Federman (grey tie - percussion)
- Joe Hawley (red tie - vocals/guitar)
- Andrew Horowitz (green tie - vocals/keys)
Now under the Atlantic Records recording label, Tally Hall was previously signed to indie label Quack! Media who helped finance and nationally distribute their studio debut album, Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum which is known for its upbeat melodies and whimsical lyrics; the band members themselves having described their musical style at the time as "wonky rock."
History
Andrew, the only member not originally from Michigan, began writing songs when he was eight years old and eventually headed to the University of Michigan to study composition. There he met Rob and Zubin, who both attended the same high-school and played in a band called listedBlack. The three formed a band (name unknown) and played small shows around the UofM dorms.
Rob met Joe on campus and as they began to become friendly, Rob learned of Joe's musical abilities and asked him and Steve Gallagher to join the band as lead guitarist and drummer, respectively. Later, they played a few gigs under the name Gallagher and then as 540 (the address of their house at the time). Joe originally suggested the name of the band be "Tally Hall" and everyone agreed (except Andrew, who was not from the area and didn't grasp the magic of what the REAL Tally Hall meant to people in the Detroit area).
Tally Hall was the name of an indoor shopping plaza on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan. A wonderous arcade/museum of coin-op machines and oddities called Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum was a popular establishment within Tally Hall and is now all that remains after the Tally Hall complex was torn down.
Eventually, they all agreed to name the band Tally Hall and they began to record some EP's and play small shows around the UofM campus.
In 2004, when Steve Gallagher left the band, they recruited Ross, who went to high school with Joe.
From 2005 until 2010, the band was managed by The Hornblow Group (They Might Be Giants, OK Go) but they changed management in Spring/Summer of 2010 to Stiletto Entertainment.
Complete Demos
...
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
The band began touring in 2005, promoting their album, with shows mostly featuring tracks from the album. However, their live concerts often feature a couple cover songs. They're probably best known for their cover of Biz Markie's "Just a Friend", which they used to end every set with. As of 2008, it was said to be "retired" from their set but they will still perform it from time to time. A live version of Just a Friend can be found on The Pingry EP. In 2006, a studio version was recorded and is now considered a bonus song provided by Atlantic Records and distributed via download codes handed out at live shows and through the website hiddeninthesand.com Twitter account.
The band has received an amount of national media attention, performing their song "Good Day" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on August 2, 2006 as well as appearing in MTV's segment You Hear It First in September 2006. The band appeared at the 2007 South by Southwest Music Festival. On August 3 2008, Tally Hall was a performer on the BMI stage at Lollapalooza.
Tally Hall was invited back by The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on September 16 to help promote the launch of Tally Hall's Internet Show. They performed "Welcome to Tally Hall" in newly donned black vests over top of their traditional colored ties, white shirts, and black pants.
The band worked on several projects after the completion of "Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum", including covering the song "Smile Like You Mean It" by The Killers for the sixth The O.C. soundtrack: Music from the OC: Mix 6.
The band re-released Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum on April 1, 2008 with their new record label, Atlantic Records after some re-recording and re-mixing was done.
Discography
LPs
EPs
Compilations
- Songs From The O.C. Mix 6
Singles
Miscellaneous Collections Of Songs
Side Projects & Old Bands
- Tally Hall's Internet Show
- Happy Monster Band
- Mr. F
- listedBlack
- Toy Orchestra
- The Baker Bros.
- The Robbie Cook Band
- anonyMous
Equipment List
The following is a list of equipment the members of Tally Hall use or have used.
Percussion
- Ross uses a Pearl drum set.
Guitars
- Joe has used a Fender Stratocaster in the past, but now uses a Rickenbacker.
- Rob uses a Les Paul.
Bass Guitars
- Zubin uses a black Fender Jaguar bass.
Keyboards
- Andrew uses a Roland keyboard.
Mics & Amps
- Roland amps.
- Seeking info on mics.
Misc.
- Andrew uses a Macbook for some sampling.