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Johnstown Flood
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Strange Parade
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Genre: Folk Rock / Indie
Location Seattle, Washington, US
Profile Views: 12227
Last Login: 10/6/2010
Member Since 2/27/2007
Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS9wYWdlcy9Ob3ZhbGlzLzQ1MzAzNjc4NTg2
Record Label Contact novalismusic@gmail.com to book a show!
Type of Label Unsigned
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Bio
Novalis is a family band that started with borrowed guitars, summer-bored brothers and commandeered recording equipment from their dad’s studio. Quick recording sessions started taking place in the in-between times of the studio’s official calendar which prompted new songs and new(ish) instruments. Tom Hallstrom, the oldest brother, was eventually given the remnants of his dad’s old touring guitars to piece together into what would be his first electric guitar. In the fall of 2005, two weeks in the studio with his brothers and soon-to-be bride resulted in 500 copies of an EP for friends. Within the next few years, Tom and Kate gained a firstborn son, a departed grandfather’s electric organ, garage sale accordions and a friend from Aberdeen who is said to play piano “with fistfuls of broken Belvedere crystal.” By the end of the summer of 2009, they had recruited more friends and a few stray brothers to record their first EP, “Strange Parade.” When scheduling post-production, the band realized it needed a name. Shortly thereafter, ‘Novalis’ began appearing on the studio calendar. With a year of live performances under its belt, Novalis has returned to the studio to record their first full-length album with a garage full of guitars, kids, banjos of unknown origin and doors that slam in tune. If you get a copy of “Strange Parade” (or better yet, an early release of their upcoming project), I hope you’ll find yourself with a free evening, a secondhand recliner and a big stereo. Turn it up. -
Members
..Tom Hallstrom.... guitars, vocals.. ..Kate Hallstrom.... vocals.. ..Jon Biggerstaff.... Rhodes, organ,.. out-of-tune pianos.. ..Loren Hallstrom.... silver sparkle drums.. ..Jay Hallstrom.... man behind the curtain.. ..Conner Hallstrom.... bass guitar -
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5 Songs | Sep 21, 2008






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10 of 29Moresee you folks soon
can't wait
dennis
likewise! wish you guys were still playing studio 7 next week.
Showing love and respect. Keep up the good work! We’re glad to be part of your network. Keep in touch. Peace!
yeah definitely! hope to see you out there
spread the word about it!
sean
thanks for the comment man, yeah that's a rad pic. i got it from a foreign girl who added me on facebook. evidently she knew the kids b/c they're tagged in her photo
hello!
thanks a lot!! I appreciate it
much love and respect to my fellow musician :D
would you like some free song downloads?
I have a way to get them to you using gmail....I don't need your email address or anything, I make it so you can grab them whenever you have time.
just send me a message with the subject "downloads" and I'll take care of ya :)
let me know
Dylan
Hey Novalis,
Very nice to make your acquaintance here. You've some lovely tunes up.
Take care.
-ASD
Hey.
Thanks for the request. Sorry it's taken me a bit to add you. I've been busy moving and getting settled in. I haven't had as much time to keep in touch with my myspace friends.
I really appreciate you taking the time to check out my page. I've been hard at work on my latest venture www.imusicdaily.com. Check it out for all of the latest music news and gossip.
If you're a band looking for press and think you've got what it takes to make it big, or you know a band that does, please let me know!
-Tom
I NEED this CD.
By the way, late happy birthday Tommy - miss you guys.