Tally Hall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tally Hall
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Tally Hall at Downtown Austin, Texas in 2007 (from left to right): Sedghi, Cantor, Hawley, Federman, Horowitz
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| Origin | Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2002–2011 (hiatus) |
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Tally Hall (sometimes called tallyhall) is an American rock band. They formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in December 2002. The band was publicly active until their Good & Evil tour ended in 2011. They are known for their unique music style and great vocal harmonies. The members also wore matching outfits. These included white button-up shirts, colored neckties, and later, black vests.
The band members first described their music as "wonky rock." They later changed it to "fabloo" (FƏ-bloo). This was so critics wouldn't try to put their music into just one category.
Tally Hall was once signed to Atlantic Records. They later returned to the indie label Quack! Media. Quack! Media helped them release their first album, Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, on October 24, 2005. Their second album, Good & Evil, came out on June 21, 2011.
Some Tally Hall members (Rob Cantor, Joe Hawley, and Zubin Sedghi) also sang and made music for Happy Monster Band. This was a children's television series that aired on Playhouse Disney.
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Discovering Tally Hall: A Unique Band
How Tally Hall Began
Andrew Horowitz started writing songs when he was eight. He studied music at the University of Michigan. There, he met Rob Cantor, who knew Zubin Sedghi from high school. The three decided to play music together, calling themselves 540. They played small shows at the university.
At the same time, Joe Hawley was studying film at Michigan. He had a comedy group called anonyMous. Rob Cantor joined this group. He soon invited Joe Hawley to join 540 because Joe could play guitar and write songs.
Steve Gallagher joined as the drummer. The group tried different names before choosing Tally Hall. This name came from a local mall's food court. They recorded demo songs, which were later released as Complete Demos in 2004.
Steve Gallagher left the band in May 2004. Ross Federman replaced him. Ross had gone to the same high school as Joe Hawley. Joe heard Ross talking about his drumming skills and invited him to join.
First Album Success
On October 24, 2005, Tally Hall released their first album. It was called Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Violinist Jeremy Kittel played strings on the album. The band won first place in the Pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2005 for their song "Just Apathy."
They re-released the album on September 12, 2006, with Quack! Media. Tally Hall gained national attention. They performed "Good Day" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in August 2006. They also appeared on MTV's "You Hear It First" in September 2006. The band played at the 2007 South by Southwest Music Festival.
Tally Hall signed with Atlantic Records in March 2007. They re-recorded their first album and released it again on April 1, 2008. In August 2008, Tally Hall performed at Lollapalooza. They returned to The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in September 2008. They promoted their new online show, Tally Hall's Internet Show.
Touring and Second Album
On September 9, 2009, Tally Hall released "Light & Night." This song featured Nellie McKay. It was a free download for Walmart customers who bought a book called The Magician's Elephant.
In their March 2010 tour, Joe Hawley was not available. Casey Shea filled in for him, wearing a black tie. On March 25, 2011, the band announced that all five original members were still together. They later changed their management.
Their second album, Good & Evil, came out in 2011. It was released under their original label, Quack! Media. The album was recorded in late 2009. However, delays with Atlantic Records meant it was released two years later.
To promote Good & Evil, the band held a contest. The winner received a song written about them. They also released a cover of the Flo Rida song "Club Can't Handle Me. Bora Karaca, a friend of the band, joined them on tour. He wore an orange tie and played many instruments. The band played their last show on August 20, 2011, in Millvale, Pennsylvania.
After the Good & Evil tour, Tally Hall became inactive. All the band members started working on their own projects. However, some members still collaborated on new music.
What the Members Did Next
After Tally Hall became inactive, each member explored new creative paths. They continued to make music and pursue other interests.
Andrew Horowitz's Music Journey
Andrew Horowitz, known as "edu," released solo albums like sketches in 2012 and etudes in 2018. He also worked on John Legend's album Love in the Future. In May 2020, he started an Instagram livestream series called Keep Up The Good Work. Ross Federman and Zubin Sedghi sometimes joined him. In April 2024, Andrew Horowitz performed at the Sonic Lunch concert series in Michigan.
Ross Federman's Studies and Music
Ross Federman sometimes worked as a producer and DJ under the name "Mr. F." However, he mainly focused on his education. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in cell and molecular biology in 2013. In May 2019, he received a Ph.D. in immunology from Yale University.
Joe Hawley's Creative Projects
Joe Hawley released a song called "Variations on a Cloud" in 2012. He used the name ミラクルミュージカル (Miracle Musical). He then released the album Hawaii: Part II in December 2012. Other Tally Hall members, Ross Federman, Bora Karaca, Zubin Sedghi, and Rob Cantor, also worked on this album. Several songs from Hawaii: Part II, like "Murders" and "The Mind Electric," became popular on TikTok.
In 2014, an album of demos called Hawaii: Part II: Part ii was released. In 2015, Hawaii Partii came out as the soundtrack for a game. In 2016, Hawley released a hip-hop album called Joe Hawley Joe Hawley. To address certain issues, he later released a reversed version of the album in 2019. A shorter version of the original album was uploaded in 2020.
Rob Cantor's Viral Videos and Disney Work
Rob Cantor released his solo album, Not a Trampoline, in April 2014. He also created several viral videos for YouTube. These include "Shia LaBeouf" and "29 Celebrity Impressions, 1 Original Song." In recent years, Rob Cantor has written and produced songs for several Disney Junior shows.
Zubin Sedghi's Career Path
Zubin Sedghi focused on his personal life and studies. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2012 with a degree in neuroscience. In 2016, he earned a doctorate in osteopathic medicine. He now works as a family medicine doctor for Kaiser Permanente in Orange County, California.
In 2015, Tally Hall released a demo album called Admittedly Incomplete Demos. It included demos, unreleased songs, and live performances. In 2021, Needlejuice Records re-issued Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum on vinyl, CD, and cassette. They also re-issued Good & Evil in 2022.
Since the band's hiatus, members have sometimes discussed a possible third album. However, the band members have pursued different paths. Andrew Horowitz has been frequently opening for Jukebox the Ghost to promote his 2025 studio album. Guests like Ross Federman, Bora Karaca, Rob Cantor, and Zubin Sedghi have performed with him. Joe Hawley and Casey Shea have also attended these performances.
Tally Hall's Online Presence
Tally Hall's Internet Show and Music Videos
When the band formed, Joe Hawley worked with a comedy group called AnonyMous. This group made funny skits and music videos. Some videos featured Tally Hall songs like "Banana Man," which became very popular on the website Albino Blacksheep.
In August 2008, the band performed a three-song live video set for LiveDaily Sessions. These songs included "Good Day," "Be Born," and "Greener." They also appeared on Fearless Music several times, playing songs like "Ruler of Everything" and "Banana Man."
In July 2014, band member Rob Cantor released a video. In it, he seemed to sing his song "Perfect" using impressions of 29 celebrities. Andrew Horowitz played piano and sang backing vocals. The video quickly gained millions of views. Soon after, Cantor revealed that the video was a clever trick.
On September 15, 2008, the band launched Tally Hall's Internet Show (T.H.I.S.). This was a ten-part online series released every two weeks. Each episode was 8–11 minutes long and featured comedy sketches and music videos. The first episode was for their song "Good Day." Other music videos from the show included "Welcome to Tally Hall" and "Ruler of Everything."
The Internet Show Episodes
- Good Day (September 15, 2008) – 9:24
- Death Request (September 29, 2008) – 11:36
- Taken for a Ride (October 13, 2008) – 9:17
- Welcome to Tally Hall (October 27, 2008) – 11:37
- Who Cares (November 10, 2008) – 9:25
- Two Wuv (November 24, 2008) – 10:32
- Fifteen Seconds of Bora (December 8, 2008) – 9:08
- The Whole World and You (December 22, 2008) – 11:06
- Potato Vs. Spoon (January 5, 2009) – 8:30
- Good Night (January 19, 2009) – 10:52
Bonus Episodes
- South by Southwest 2007 (December 23, 2013) – 12:06
Meet the Band Members
Current Members
- Rob Cantor (Yellow tie) – guitar, vocals, percussion, ukulele (2002–present)
- Joe Hawley (Red tie) – guitar, vocals, percussion, ukulele (2002-present)
- Zubin Sedghi (Blue tie) – bass, vocals (2002–present)
- Andrew Horowitz (Green tie) – keyboards, percussion, vocals (2002–present)
- Ross Federman (Grey tie) – drums, percussion, drum programming, occasional vocals (2004–present)
Past Members
- Steve Gallagher (Grey tie) – drums, percussion (2002–2004)
Additional Touring Members
- Casey Shea (Black tie) – guitar, vocals, percussion (Filled in for Joe Hawley in 2010)
- Bora Karaca (Orange tie) – roadie, producer, backing vocals (2005–present)
- Keyboards, percussion, acoustic guitar, accordion, whistling, backing vocals, announcer (Good & Evil Tour, Summer 2011)
Timeline
Tally Hall's Music Albums
- Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (2005)
- Good & Evil (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Tally Hall para niños
