3rd Alley - Career

Career

Singer/songwriter and lead guitarist, Zack Walters, got his feet wet fronting the San Diego band, Handful, which received substantial regional radio play, as well as, touring America as a solo artist performing experimental songs and techniques in front of the most varied crowds. Zack credits his sound to a "balance of ‘real’ and ‘abstract’ songwriting styles," and his ability to connect to the audience to "the fact that all the songs I write are based on real events and personal experiences of the everyday rollercoaster."

Todd Forman, Sublime saxophonist, joined 3rd Alley soon after hearing After School Special, declaring himself the "Forrest Gump of music". "I was fortunate to be alive when Brad, Eric, and Bud came along. Now I feel as fortunate to be around with Zack and 3rd Alley." As a seasoned veteran of the Long Beach music scene, Todd characterizes the 3rd Alley vibe as laid back hard rock. "Zack has a wonderful and rare gift of melody. Few singer/songwriters can produce something that catches you the first time you hear it. Zack is a rare bird indeed."

3rd Alley toured the U.S. and Europe in support of their debut album, After School Special.

The band toured in support of their 2nd album Shiny Shady People with 3 months of touring the U.S. and a tour of Europe in the October 2009. Out of the album came one music video for the song, "All My Friends are Flaky." Although other homemade videos have since been made as well, for "Evil Lurks" and "Galileo."

3rd Alley is completing their 3rd album tentatively titled "Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda" which will be released in 2011. The new album features guest artists such as Matt Brien formally of cult band Bargain Music and Simon Short from British punk band Captain Bud. In October 2010, a double single "Medicated & Bloodshot Eyes" was released digitally and available as hard copy on the band's online store. The full length album has a release date of June 28, 2011.