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== History ==
== History ==
[[Andrew Horowitz]], 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 Cantor]] and [[Zubin Sedghi]], 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 University of Michigan dorms, where all 5 members went to school. 
Rob met [[Joe Hawley]] 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/food court on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It was developed by Mel Rosenhaus (1925-2011) and, according to Mr. Rosenhaus' eulogy, was the first food court in Michigan.  A wondrous 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.
The matching wardrobe/colored ties first started around November 2003.
In 2004, when Steve left the band, they recruited [[Ross Federman]], who went to high school with Joe.
In 2005, the band would sign with up-and-coming multimedia company and record label [[Quack!Media]] for funding and the release of their first studio album, Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Joe stated they needed to partner with a label to progress as a band together and [[Al McWilliams]] happened to accept their request of a record deal.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS96m7T4yos Joe Hawley from Tally Hall on WXJR, 01/22/2009
. YouTube.]</ref>
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.
In 2011, the band was released from [[Atlantic Records]] and went back to [[Quack! Media]] to release their 2nd full-length album, [[Good & Evil]].
On the Tally Hall website, there have been two biographies posted; one in 2006<ref name=bio2006>[https://skyetheguy.com/DoubleOOP/bio.html Tally Hall 2006 bio, archived at: skyetheguy.com]</ref>
On the Tally Hall website, there have been two biographies posted; one in 2006<ref name=bio2006>[https://skyetheguy.com/DoubleOOP/bio.html Tally Hall 2006 bio, archived at: skyetheguy.com]</ref>
and one in 2008, the latter of which is written by friend of the band [[Bernie J. Michael]], who is not fictitious.<ref name=bio2008>[http://skyetheguy.com/DoubleOOP/about.php Tally Hall 2008 bio, archived at: skyetheguy.com]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/hiddeninthesand/status/1141897457011437568 Hidden In The Sand Twitter, confirming that Bernie Michael is a real person.]</ref>
and one in 2008, the latter of which is written by friend of the band [[Bernie J. Michael]], who is not fictitious.<ref name=bio2008>[http://skyetheguy.com/DoubleOOP/about.php Tally Hall 2008 bio, archived at: skyetheguy.com]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/hiddeninthesand/status/1141897457011437568 Hidden In The Sand Twitter, confirming that Bernie Michael is a real person.]</ref>


<h3>2006 Bio</h3>
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It was a small, sweaty club in the middle of Detroit. On maybe a Tuesday. The crowd was on the edge of their feet. And after waiting forever, the main attraction took the stage, a band that dares to challenge. A band that never should have been. A band that got where they were on hard work. The Polyphonic Spree. And they stayed there and brought joy for almost two hours, never a dull moment, always inspiring. When they finished, Tim Delaughter and his crew left the stage. And the show would have ended there, except five collegiate students caught the attention of Mr. Delaughter. "Tally Hall, Tally Hall, Tally Hall. I love it. Tally Hall. It's got a ring. Who are they? What is it?" It was the t-shirt of Joe Hawley, guitarist for Tally Hall. Who are they and why do we care?
It was a small, sweaty club in the middle of Detroit. On maybe a Tuesday. The crowd was on the edge of their feet. And after waiting forever, the main attraction took the stage, a band that dares to challenge. A band that never should have been. A band that got where they were on hard work. The Polyphonic Spree. And they stayed there and brought joy for almost two hours, never a dull moment, always inspiring. When they finished, Tim Delaughter and his crew left the stage. And the show would have ended there, except five collegiate students caught the attention of Mr. Delaughter. "Tally Hall, Tally Hall, Tally Hall. I love it. Tally Hall. It's got a ring. Who are they? What is it?" It was the t-shirt of Joe Hawley, guitarist for Tally Hall. Who are they and why do we care?
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<h3>2008 Bio</h3>
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By: [[BERNIE J. MICHAEL]]
By: [[BERNIE J. MICHAEL]]
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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 University of Michigan dorms, where all 5 members went to school. 
 
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/food court on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It was developed by Mel Rosenhaus (1925-2011) and, according to Mr. Rosenhaus' eulogy, was the first food court in 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.
 
The matching wardrobe/colored ties first started around November 2003.
 
In 2004, when [[Steve Gallagher]] left the band, they recruited Ross, who went to high school with Joe.
 
In 2005, the band would sign with up-and-coming multimedia company and record label [[Quack!Media]] for funding and the release of their first studio album, Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Joe stated they needed to partner with a label to progress as a band together and [[Al McWilliams]] happened to accept their request of a record deal.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS96m7T4yos Joe Hawley from Tally Hall on WXJR, 01/22/2009
. YouTube.]</ref>
 
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.
 
In 2011, the band was released from [[Atlantic Records]] and went back to [[Quack! Media]] to release their 2nd full-length album, [[Good & Evil]].


===Complete Demos===
===Complete Demos===
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