About Sally On The Side
Sally on the Side front man, Lowell Gabbert, runs the family business: songwriting, entertaining, storytelling. As the son of Texas Blues man, Don Gabbert, Lowell spent most of his younger years honing his skills in a sideman role. Sally on the Side marks the emergence of his vision.
Combining driving rhythms and a uniquely crunchy twang, Sally on the Side strikes a chord that runs deep to the roots of blues and rock n roll. The rhythm section that includes Chase Francis on drums, Joey Giardina on bass, and Cody Giardina on keyboards combines to create a swampy groove that grabs the listener and doesn’t let go. Guitarist, Chevy Dixon, uses this platform to demonstrate classic rock n roll chops with his own hill country charm. Sally on the Side’s blend of blues and southern rock creates a sound that is reminiscent of The Band, Buddy Guy, and The Grateful Dead. The amalgamation that ensues is the genre-spanning brainchild of a band set to shake the world one dance floor at a time.
2014 marked the release of Sally on the Side’s debut EP, Brown Bag Special. This four-song collection illustrates a multifaceted sound. The driving southern rhythm of the first track, Lover Boy, juxtaposes against the jangling shuffle of Damn Fine Woman, while The River That You Run jazzes up a version of a classic blues riff. The march/ dance party beat found in Key to the Groove ends the EP with an emphatic climax. Nestled amongst the variations of style and approach is the power and passion of Lowell Gabbert’s vocal performance. His poetically inspired lyrics attempt to explore contemporary issues through retro frames.
Combining driving rhythms and a uniquely crunchy twang, Sally on the Side strikes a chord that runs deep to the roots of blues and rock n roll. The rhythm section that includes Chase Francis on drums, Joey Giardina on bass, and Cody Giardina on keyboards combines to create a swampy groove that grabs the listener and doesn’t let go. Guitarist, Chevy Dixon, uses this platform to demonstrate classic rock n roll chops with his own hill country charm. Sally on the Side’s blend of blues and southern rock creates a sound that is reminiscent of The Band, Buddy Guy, and The Grateful Dead. The amalgamation that ensues is the genre-spanning brainchild of a band set to shake the world one dance floor at a time.
2014 marked the release of Sally on the Side’s debut EP, Brown Bag Special. This four-song collection illustrates a multifaceted sound. The driving southern rhythm of the first track, Lover Boy, juxtaposes against the jangling shuffle of Damn Fine Woman, while The River That You Run jazzes up a version of a classic blues riff. The march/ dance party beat found in Key to the Groove ends the EP with an emphatic climax. Nestled amongst the variations of style and approach is the power and passion of Lowell Gabbert’s vocal performance. His poetically inspired lyrics attempt to explore contemporary issues through retro frames.