Wadaiko Yamato started performing at the local dive bar Intermission. One of the band's members used to fall asleep with the radio playing as a kid. Wadaiko Yamato’s members grew up together. The band used to sell their tapes out of their car at school.

Wadaiko Yamato was discovered after their single was heard on Q102.5. The band members quit their other jobs to focus on their album. Wadaiko Yamato were relieved when their single climbed the charts. They had heard too many stories of bands with record deals going nowhere.

Wadaiko Yamato intends to take some time off after this next tour, allowing the group members to pursue other projects. The group recently completed their most current release, but they are already planning the next release. The newest album from Wadaiko Yamato is the group's eighth release.

Wadaiko Yamato is able to please the audience every performance by playing older hits and songs from their newest release. The group has a love affair with Urbana so they are sure to stop by and play a show whenever they are touring. Wadaiko Yamato’s tickets for their latest tour are available on TheSeats.com, along with the complete concert schedule and seating charts.