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The Hard Way
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"The Hard Way"

OLYMPIA, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/thehardwayrocks  

   The Hard Way: General Info
Member Since10/28/2007
Band MembersScott Taylor - guitar/vocals
Tim Diedrich - guitar
Dave Hyatt - drums
Elizabeth Yeager - bass

Special thanks to Paul Plagens who contributed his time and talents on "Ooh" .
InfluencesGuided By Voices, The Beatles, The Who, Cheap Trick, The Beach Boys, Elliot Smith, The Carpenters, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones, The Foo Fighters, My Morning Jacket, Robert Pollard, Paul McCartney, Joy Zipper, The Smithereens, Sloan, The Kinks, lots of other stuff...
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 9:00P
The Clipper Olympia, Washington
Jul 12 2008 8:00P
Pints and Quarts - westside Olympia, Washington
Jul 22 2008 9:00P
High Dive Seattle, Washington
Aug 16 2008 10:00P
The Shire w/ The French Semester Chehalis, Washington
Aug 17 2008 8:00P
Dunes Portland, Oregon
Aug 18 2008 8:00P
----------Tour TBD---------- Corvallis, Oregon
Aug 19 2008 8:00P
----------Tour TBD---------- Arcata, California
Aug 20 2008 8:00P
LaSalles w/ The Shimmies Chico, California
Aug 21 2008 9:00P
Mr T’s Bowl Los Angeles, California
Aug 22 2008 8:00P
----------Tour TBD---------- Santa Cruz, California
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
The Stag w/ Anti-Social Woodland, California
Aug 24 2008 8:00P
Grant and Green Saloon San Francisco, California
Aug 25 2008 8:00P
----------Tour TBD---------- Sacramento, California
Aug 29 2008 9:00P
The Clipper Olympia, Washington

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   About The Hard Way
The Hard Way!

The Hard Way hails from Olympia, Washington. They are currently working on their first album, which is very very close to being done, and will be touring the west coast this summer. Shoot them a message if you're interested in having them play your venue, basement, or supermarket opening.

   The Hard Way's Friend Space (Top 20)
The Hard Way has 340 friends.
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Lucky Cat Promotions





Jun 24 2008 9:21 AM

open house
Evan





Jun 23 2008 11:44 AM

We were all in awe of your playing Saturday night, you guys totally rock. Thanks for a great time...
Cindy





Jun 17 2008 10:15 PM

Elizabeth Honey!! I missed you last time you were up here. I am so sorry.
Hope all went well and I wish I could have been there
Candysound





Jun 17 2008 6:16 PM

The first chord on Misspoken reminds me of Serve the Servants.
Twilight Drive





Jun 15 2008 7:30 PM

It was a lot of fun. You guys sounded great, we should definitely play again soon.
Steph D.





Jun 14 2008 1:28 PM

grrr..I missed it. Wish you guys were out tonight, I will be...lookin' for some music.

continue to keep me in the loop!
Mike Burdman





Jun 10 2008 7:37 PM

Don't be jive en' me!
You're at the Java Jive on Friday and I gotta work late?? !@*+~%#!DAGnabit!!!
bob's java jive
Sugarcane Mutiny





Jun 8 2008 5:50 PM

Yeah Friday was a great show. Too bad more people didn't stick around for the best band of the night.
You're playing some really cool shit -- and you're all cute to boot!
Newly Single





Jun 7 2008 1:20 AM

Just wanted to be the first to post after your show at the Blue Moon. You all totally killed it up there tonight! Great show!! Glad I finally made it out to see you.
Won't be the last time!
The Downfalls





Jun 6 2008 4:50 PM

The Downfalls dig The Hard way.

Cheers from San Francisco!!
The OFFICIAL Boundary Bay Brewery profile!





Jun 6 2008 1:35 PM


George





May 31 2008 4:46 AM

My boss is making me work for your next show! I'm bummed, but I'm shooting for the one at the Voyeur.
Brian





May 30 2008 5:29 PM

great new tracks. listen to timmy on the backing vox! *sheds tear* never thought i'd see the day.

kickass...especially "again"

come out here to tennessee.

br
Chrispy





May 29 2008 3:12 PM

You guys all great!! Love your music and your persona, You are all just plain fun to hang out with!! I look forward to seeing you all play in OLY again!! Hopefully Becca can come see you all this time too!
Brownstar





May 25 2008 1:23 PM

I love your tunes I met your guitar player Tim at Glass Elevator's barbecue. We should play together soon.
andrew from the brownstar
WIN!





May 23 2008 5:15 PM

CHICK BASS PLAYERS ROCK!



NO-FI SOUL REBELLION





May 21 2008 12:05 PM

yo!
thanks for the friendly-ness. we hope to be good pals with you from here on out.

4 reals…

NO-FI SOUL
REBELLION
www. nofisoulrebellion. com
www. myspace. com/nofisoulrebellion
http://www. last. fm/music/No+Fi+Soul+Rebellion/+albums (Listen to No-Fi ON DEMAND!)
www. flickr. com/photos/nofisoulrebellion
http://phobos. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewArtist?id=278544588 (Get No-Fi's albums on iTunes!)

check out our video for 'let's pretend' AND buy our NEW album 'TERRIBLE MUSCLES' and Mp3's straight from our myspace page! (but only if you wanna.)
No Fi Soul Rebellion
Offshore Radio





May 19 2008 10:37 PM

HELP OFFSHORE RADIO PLAY LOLLAPALOOZA GO VOTE FOR US AT sonicbids. com/lollapalooza08 the top hundred bands go to the next round at this time we are number 48 in the votes

thanks so much >>> Brandon
George





May 17 2008 5:05 AM

How do I get a T-shirt?
Designing Kavonne





Apr 29 2008 5:42 PM

What an awesome set you played at Artwalk! I forgot how much I liked your song "Free.
"
Mitchell?!!?





Apr 26 2008 10:56 PM

wheres that music we saw at artswalk friday?
angeline lemon lime





Apr 26 2008 5:42 PM

saw you guys last night at artswalk.
you rocked!
George





Apr 25 2008 4:17 AM

I added this video of a kid singing "hey jude" on my profile. It's something Scotty would have done when he was a kid, without the Korean accent. Anyways, check it out before I change it.
Phil





Apr 24 2008 10:26 AM

Sounding good. I'll be sure to stop by on Arts Walk. Cheers...
STUPORHERO





Apr 17 2008 4:19 PM

GBV!
Edison Bulldog





Apr 16 2008 9:33 AM

*swishswish* I detect notes of early Posies and Sweet. And the drummer's got quite a nose. *swallow*

Sincerely,
A Douchebag
Ryan





Apr 13 2008 5:25 PM

Sup guys? I have a gift for you... and Tim the "sandwich artist" gone guitar salesmen who never uses the internet.
the French Semester (Album Out Now)





Apr 10 2008 7:36 AM

ha. good question. he's lefty for real. its led to many a headstock near collision but we love the visual of it all! see you guys soon.
Moms Rocket





Apr 8 2008 9:35 PM

Hello neighbors! Thanks for being our friend.
Newly Single





Apr 7 2008 9:39 PM

Hey gents. I love the songs! Just wanted to say that a few of us from Newly Single will be at your show on Sunday at the Sunset.
Looking forward to it!
ALLYSON





Apr 7 2008 4:19 PM

i like it
Mike Burdman





Mar 28 2008 12:48 AM

Some pics of the Eastside show you can have in my folder "my photos" page 6!
George





Mar 23 2008 10:25 PM

I had a great time at your show, it was of the chain! You guys were really good. And, I like the new songs. I need to make it down for Arts Walk.
Peace,
G
Noons