Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside on Monday, April 12th at the Sunset Junction
I am pretty sure Sallie Ford is cuter then a button… plus she has these striking exclusive vocals and can play a guitar. There is no way you can’t not adore her! This was our second time seeing Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside and we have been counting down the days! Seconds after sound check Tiffany, Michelle, Matt and I inched our way to the front and we all danced the set away.
This Portland four piece sounds like a flashback to the 50’s with an indie twist, which will have your hips doing the twist! Not only does Sallie have one of a kind vocals but the Sound Outside is so musically together. Jeff the guitar player just killed it all evening and then impressed the gals with a solo! Another little charm about the band is there is a stand up bass verses a bass guitar. Frankly not only does it sound wonderful but looks a million times cooler! Tyler not only plucks the bass he also uses a bow a time or two. And with Ford on drums who keeps the beat tight and held together; they sound lovely. Your ear buds will want to have an affair with them. Plus to put icing on the cake I got to hear all the songs I wanted to including “Danger” and “Not An Animal.”
So whether you’re watching Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside or listening to them on a record I can guarantee you two things. One, some part of your body will be at least moving to the beat. Two, musically you will be as happy as a clam. Make a point to catch them on the road until then make a point to take a listen and hear for yourself. Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside Myspace.
Photos courtesy of Matt Auclair!
