Seattle Subsonic

Grand Hallway @ the Tractor Tavern

January 9th, 2010

I just happened to go catch Grand Hallway at the Tractor last night. Tagging along with a friend for his birthday. I had no idea that i was about to see one amazing show. The place was completely packed. The show had sold out before the first band had finished playing.  I had heard some G.H. before but was about to witness my first live show. Comprised of 8 ( yeah 8!) member’s G.H is able to pack an array of sound into their songs. i heard one enthusiastic fan remark that if you combine Ben folds with Arcade Fire you get Grand Hallway.  I am kind of amazed that their 2009 album “Promenade” didn’t make anyone’s list of best albums list.  Though i have a feeling that it will become much more appreciated in the coming year. Check out “Blessed be Honey bee” soaring violin’s, piano,  pedal steel and some stellar vocals performed live its amazingly beautiful. If you can you must catch these guys live. check out the video below of Grand Hallway and the Seattle Rock Orchestra perform “Raindrops”.

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Grand Hallway site