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  • Music

    October 5, 2011

    According to the Reverb Festival Class of 2011

    (Most of) the 70 bands at Saturday's festival chime in on the Seattle sound today and its intersection with the class of 1991.

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Grand Hallway's Tomo Nakayama on the Seattle Sound: "We're Overdue for a Sea Change"

    Tomo Nakayama's band, Grand Hallway, is among the 70 local bands playing SW's Reverb Festival on Oct. 8. Grand Hallway also plays the Columbia City Theatre on Saturday, along with the Maldives, in a benefit show for their friend Mark Giese.​This post is a part of special Reverb Questionnaire ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    Tell Me About That Song: Tomo Nakayama, Lead Singer of Grand Hallway

    Deep Dasgupta​A lot went into writing your favorite song--but how much do you really know about it? This week Tomo Nakayama, lead singer of the six-piece Seattle folk-rock group Grand Hallway, delves into writing songs in a movie theater, children, and the possibility of manic depression. Son ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    A Few Good Reasons To Buy Pedal Steel Guitarist Maggie Bjorklund's New Record - and See Her Play at the Tractor Tonight

    ​The name Maggie Bjorklund might not be familiar to most of us, but the Danish pedal steel player, composer, and guitarist has connections to the Seattle music scene that run deep. She's played and recorded with everyone from Mark Pickerel and Mark Lanegan to Rusty Willoughby and Rachel Flotar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Thousands Play to Dozens Sitting Indian-Style

    Toby WoodruffKristian Garrard and Luke Bergman of Thousands.​Tomo Nakayama, Thousands, Bad Luck The Sunset Tavern Tuesday, Feb. 11 When was the last time you saw a show at the Sunset and had to tip-toe around a small, hushed crowd sitting cross-legged by the stage? This was the scene last nig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Photos: A Sneak Peek at the Forthcoming "Notes From Home" Video Series Featuring John Vanderslice and Damien Jurado

    Laura MusselmanJohn Vanderslice filmed a set for the "Notes From Home" video series.​Local video/photo figures Tyler Kalberg and Dylan Priest have been quietly filming a series of shows for a forthcoming online video series called "Notes From Home," which, appropriately, features bands playing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Today Reverb Recommends Discovering Porchlight Coffee & Records at a Free Show with Tomo Nakayama and Drew Victor

    ​Earlier this year, the local Porchlight Records inaugurated their newly formed record label by releasing Grand Hallway's 2009 full-length Promenade as a beautiful limited-edition white vinyl. The multi-faceted Porchlight isn't just a label though -- they're also a record store and a coffee sh ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    Bumbershoot Saturday: Picks and Notes Featuring Neko Case, Wheedle's Groove, the Decemberists, and More

    ​Earlier this year, the local Porchlight Records inaugurated their newly formed record label by releasing Grand Hallway's 2009 full-length Promenade as a beautiful limited-edition white vinyl. The multi-faceted Porchlight isn't just a label though -- they're also a record store and a coffee sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Grand Hallway Release New Song Details About Upcoming Concert DVD

    ​ Orchestral pop outfit Grand Hallway is now streaming a new song, "Father's Clothes," on the band's MySpace page. Tomo Nakayama and company have been playing "Father's Clothes" around town for a few months now, but this is the first available recording of the song. The voice of piano player S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2010

    The Sunset To Celebrate 10 Years With The Maldives, Kinski, The Cops, and The Ballard Food Bank

    ​The Sunset Tavern is turning 10 this year and celebrating with a weekend-long party. For four nights next month (June 24-27), the Sunset will host shows featuring performances by Jason Dodson of the Maldives, Tomo Nakayama of Grand Hallway, Kinski, and probably most excitingly, a reunited Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Crowded Room Paid Off for Grand Hallway's KEXP In-studio Performances

    KEXP recently posted the videos from Grand Hallway's in-studio performance

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Last Night: Music and Sharing at the Triple Door

    Damien Jurado played City Arts' The Song Show on Wednesday, January 6, along with Macklemore, Jesse Sykes, and Grand Hallway's Tomo Nakayama.​After a bit of a sleepy start, Wednesday night's Song Show -- a City Arts event that mashes up intimate performances with songwriter interviews -- woke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Tonight: The Song Show, Featuring Jesse Sykes, Damien Jurado and Tomo Nakayama

    Jesse Sykes​The Song Show at the Triple Door, 7 p.m., $15, all ages City Arts' Mark Baumgarten used to host his quarterly Song Show at the Can Can when Sound Magazine was still around; tonight's show will be the first to take place at the Triple Door (and be open to an all ages crowd, which i ... More >>

  • Music

    September 30, 2009

    CD Reviews: New Music From Grand Hallway and J. Tillman

    Jesse Sykes​The Song Show at the Triple Door, 7 p.m., $15, all ages City Arts' Mark Baumgarten used to host his quarterly Song Show at the Can Can when Sound Magazine was still around; tonight's show will be the first to take place at the Triple Door (and be open to an all ages crowd, which i ... More >>

  • Music

    September 16, 2009

    The Short List: The Week’s Recommended Shows

    Jesse Sykes​The Song Show at the Triple Door, 7 p.m., $15, all ages City Arts' Mark Baumgarten used to host his quarterly Song Show at the Can Can when Sound Magazine was still around; tonight's show will be the first to take place at the Triple Door (and be open to an all ages crowd, which i ... More >>

  • Music

    August 26, 2009

    The Maldives: There’s a Storm Brewing

    With Listen to the Thunder, the band finally releases an album that does their live shows justice.

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    Live Music Roundup: Thursday, July 2

    Kyle JohnsonGrand HallwayChop Suey has an awesome line-up this evening: See Me River, Triumph of Lethargy, Skinned Alive to Death and Battle Hymns. And it's only $7. The thing starts at 8 p.m. And in cheap fun, the Sunset Tavern celebrates nine years of existence with a show featuring all kinds of ... More >>

  • Music

    July 1, 2009

    The Short List: The Week's Recommended Shows

    Kyle JohnsonGrand HallwayChop Suey has an awesome line-up this evening: See Me River, Triumph of Lethargy, Skinned Alive to Death and Battle Hymns. And it's only $7. The thing starts at 8 p.m. And in cheap fun, the Sunset Tavern celebrates nine years of existence with a show featuring all kinds of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

    Woven Hand, "Truly Golden"The David Grisman Quintet plays again tonight at Dimitriou's, (at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.) and also, there are these shows:Woven Hand, Silver Summit at Tractor Tavern, 9:30 p.m., $12David Eugene Edwards, modern descendant of several respectable touring bands such as 16 Horsepow ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 14, 2009

    Jamie Spiess

    Woven Hand, "Truly Golden"The David Grisman Quintet plays again tonight at Dimitriou's, (at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.) and also, there are these shows:Woven Hand, Silver Summit at Tractor Tavern, 9:30 p.m., $12David Eugene Edwards, modern descendant of several respectable touring bands such as 16 Horsepow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Also Tonight: Rebirth Brass Band and Grand Hallway

    Rebirth Brass Band Grand Hallway, Tomo Nakayama's band, recently posted a lovely new song that will be on their upcoming album, "Blessed Be Honeybee" on their MySpace page; his lilting voice is oh so pretty.  The band is playing a show at Neumos this evening with Johanna Kunin and Carrie Biell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2008

    Grand Hallway Snag Sasquatch Slot

    Rebirth Brass Band Grand Hallway, Tomo Nakayama's band, recently posted a lovely new song that will be on their upcoming album, "Blessed Be Honeybee" on their MySpace page; his lilting voice is oh so pretty.  The band is playing a show at Neumos this evening with Johanna Kunin and Carrie Biell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2008

    Live Music Tonight: The Round 32

    Rebirth Brass Band Grand Hallway, Tomo Nakayama's band, recently posted a lovely new song that will be on their upcoming album, "Blessed Be Honeybee" on their MySpace page; his lilting voice is oh so pretty.  The band is playing a show at Neumos this evening with Johanna Kunin and Carrie Biell ... More >>

  • Music

    October 11, 2006

    Notable Shows

    Hightlights-and otherwise-from this week's music calendar.

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    December 8, 2004

    Dec. 8-14, 2004

    Hightlights-and otherwise-from this week's music calendar.

  • Music

    March 17, 2004

    Seven Nights

    Hightlights-and otherwise-from this week's music calendar.

  • Music

    November 19, 2003

    Music Calendar

    Hightlights-and otherwise-from this week's music calendar.

  • Music

    November 19, 2003

    CD Reviews

    Hightlights-and otherwise-from this week's music calendar.

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