3rd Alley was formed in October 2004. Based out of Long Beach, they have released 2 full length albums, After School Special (2005) and Shiny Shady People (2008). They've toured from coast to coast as well as over the pond to Europe in support of the 2 albums. "So why haven't my friends heard of them yet?" Good question, I don't know, but you have and we appreciate that! Spread it like butter.

Zack Walters fronts the band with lead vocals and guitars. With influences ranging from Jeff Buckley to Sublime, the Beatles to NWA and Elliott Smith to Tribe Called Quest, you're never quite sure what you're going to get when new songs are released. It's a mixed bag for sure and pigeon holed he's not.

Andre Davis, who grew up with a professional bassist for a dad, has spent his years mastering his niche in the music world. He's a bass players' bass player. Aside from his animalistic stage antics, his playing is decadent. Dre is badass, needless to say.

Todd Forman, famous for playing saxophone for Sublime, brings the Baritone Sax, Keyboards and many other facets to 3rd Alley. Dr. Todd is like the lemon pepper of the band, "great chicken," "thanks!"

Todd Elrod joined 3rd Alley after the dismantling of Bargain Music. Todd is a devotee to the school of reggae rock and rock in general. Todd lays it down . . . hard.

And there you go, thanks for reading, peace, love and let's make 2009 a great year!