Back Alley Sally (GB) : iSOUND.COM™

Biography

Formed in the summer of 2006, Back Alley Sally consists of four quality musicians. Supplying the band’s rhythm are Dan and Jay; ever since he found his dad’s old four string in the loft, Dan’s been slapping out the bass lines, inspired by his love for bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse and Feeder. Jay first picked up his sticks around six years ago, and like Dan, shares an interest in bands such as the Chili’s plus others, including Queens Of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, and Aerosmith. The two had known each other for a little over a year prior to the creation of Back Alley Sally, having been in a previous band together. When that ended Jay and Dan were keen to form a new one. With themselves fulfilling the roles of bassist and drummer they only had a singer and guitarist to recruit. Fortunately, quite quickly their axe man requirements were fulfilled in the form of James. As Jay was a close friend of the drummer in James' previous band, it was relatively simple to approach the guitarist requesting his skills for an A level performance piece, being the only person physically capable of playing the piece, and being the cousin of Dan. The three of them then jammed together and created a promising sound. After being asked if he was interested in joining, James immediately agreed, bringing his passion for bands such as Extreme and Mr Big with him. Three down one to go, the trio were now looking for their front man, someone with confidence, personality and the passion to perform, enter Lorenzo. Having gained valuable experience with his previous band Ragweek, he was the perfect choice. Despite the contrast of Lorenzo’s punk roots with the other three’s more funkier influence, the four got together and thus Back Alley Sally was formed. Inspiration for the band’s name and the basis of their first song came from a drunken encounter Lorenzo endured with a certain girl (no prizes for guessing what her name was). The band’s ever expanding repertoire of original material lead to time in the studio were their first EP was created, capturing the funky, rocking, danceable, guitar driven essence of just three of the band’s songs; Livin’ The Dream, Back Alley Sally and the highly popular Mach 3 Momma. This EP along with highly entertaining and energetic live performances have made it quite easy for Back Alley Sally to get their name about, giving them the opportunity to perform in London numerous times in venues such as the acclaimed Soho Review Bar. With the attention received from the EP the boys knew they had something special going on so they got the money together to go to Monnow Valley Studios in Monmouth where they got a more extensive recording done. The songs recorded were Martian America, Smoker’s Will, British Airways, Mr Judgeman, Jimmy’s Gender and the awesome Rocked Out. After listening to this song - which is a tribute to many dead musical legends such as Hendrix and Dimebag Darrel. The band has played various gigs and Festivals this year and with each gig they play they gain more fans. Over the last year the boys have perfected their performance, the energy is electrifying, the music is memorable and the chemistry between the boys is a recipe for success. We have had numerous great reviews , being likened to the modern day Rolling Stones. More recently the boys have entered a series of Battle of the Bands including Emergenza in which they won the Welsh Final at the Point in Cardiff. The band also won the Welsh Final for O'Neills Wine Bar and will compete in the UK Final in London in August. At the beginning of June the band were invited to perform with UFO and The Answer on the 1st July in Chepstow castle. With each performance their fan base increases and they are in the process of arranging a US tour in the early part of next year.