We'll be updating this blog as the tour unfolds, so check back, as it will be augmented frequently.  Hell yeah!
9/28 - We flew out nice and early outta LAX sleep deprived and ready to rock.


We went to the wrong city on the train once we got there and thanks to sailor jerry it wasn't a total bumout!


9/29 We hit up the local hotspot Chrome and had a few proper german beers
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10/1 We missed a day due to time differences so this was our first day after sleep to get down to the practice spot in Trier.  We met up with the Bandgeek Mafia at their underground practice cave.

trier practice
band practice in trier

3RD ALLEY | MySpace Video mcdonald's
mcdonalds in germany

3RD ALLEY | MySpace Video dance off:
hip hop hooray break in europe

3RD ALLEY | MySpace Video

Here are a couple reviews from the Shiny Shady People (Euro) release:

(any german experts, please feel free to submit your translation, translation sites like babel, don't make any sense to us)

Waste of Mind review of 3rd Alley SSP
Music Scan review of 3rd Alley SSP

The video is almost done, maybe a week 1/2 left on editing!!

word em up,

Zack

Party People,

We need people who want to be in our video that we are making for "all my friends are flaky." We can't have any ironically flaky people but if you really want to be in it and part of it, email us and we'll find a place for you.

First day of shooting is Saturday January 10th. We need about 15 select people on this day. We'll supply food, beverages, coffee etc. It's going down in a studio in Irvine. We'll have a shuttle bus for those long beach locals.

It's going to be a really fun video shoot. Hit us up!

Peace, 3rd Alley

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So, we finished shoot the video on Sunday and all I can say is that everyone that participated was everything I could've asked for and then some. 2 days of shooting and everyone was extraordinary! Thank you everyone who participated! It's being edited right now and hopefully sooner than later it will be done and ready for it's premiere.  It was a REAL party so little acting was needed. VPI was great for understanding that  ruckus was inevitable.

Our friend Jessica took some pics from part of the shoot which you can see HERE

Hola!

We've just added a new link on our page for any booking inquiries you may have. Click on it and it will connect you directly with our new booking address, 3rdalleybooking@gmail.com

Thanks!

3rd Alley

YO, YO, YO,

So our first week of the tour is now history and we are heading to Seattle tonight!

here's a recap of what's been happening (we'll be adding pictures, videos and shtuff periodically). Aight, so . .

Berkeley, CA - Hell yeah, it was a wednesday night and the first night of the tour. We got there and after getting lost in Oakland and a few crack rips later we found the club in Berk. There was a great crowd and a great vibe. Didn't know what to expect, but it really was cool. We are tallying who the MVP is going to be for the tour. This night, Elrod for sure one with a clutch play of dropping Andre's bubbler on the hotel parking lot.

Todd - 1

Bakersfield, CA - There is something about Bakersfield, for some reason, it's always so much fun? We had some surprise visitors from back home, Zack's girlfriend and Ruth and of course all of the Bako party regulars are hella sweet. Tee and Dave as usual gave great hospitality. I think it was 5 in the morning and everyone was still partying and singing at the top of their lungs. This was the first night of really hanging out with the bad seeds, matt and zack played guitar and had some josh mixed in there causing. Yeah, we were raging!

Todd once again won MVP this night by ending the night by drinking from a generic Vodka plastic handle bottle and smoking a cigarette in Tee and Dave's kitchen and not realizing it. one of those, "you had to be there."

Todd - 1 (2 nights in a row)

Modesto, CA

YEAH WE SUCK AT KEEPING UP WITH THIS BLOG, SORRY, THE TOUR WAS FUCKING AMAZING! THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO SHOWS AND FED US, HOUSED US OR JUST PLAIN MADE OUR TOUR KILLER. THANKS AND WE'LL SEE YOU AGAIN!

Howdy Partners,

This here is the spot to find our album reviews for "shiny shady people."  We'll be posting them on here as they come in, good or bad, so be sure and check back everyonce and awhile.

Our first review is from the Pier and can be read here:
The Pier's album review!

We're looking for some interns

Yo Guys and Gals,

3rd Alley is getting ready to come to a dive bar near you. I'm in the process of booking some regional tours for the guys and I need a little help. There are a couple of different areas in which you can contribute.

1. Street Team Coordinator

I'm looking for a dedicated individual who is knowledgeable in HTML to help develop a street team. The responsibilities would include gathering information about key friends around the country to help spread 3rd Alleys Music. Other responsibilities would include setting up a system for postering and a help in updating the myspace.

2. Booking Assistant

I need someone to assist me in researching venues and bands that we can play around the country. This person would be responsible for sending out press packets as well as help in routing tours.


Both of the above positions require special qualities. You must be self motivated and proactive. You must be a problem solver and dependable. You must have a phone and a computer with internet access (I know, but it has to be said). This is an internship, not a paid position. We are looking for someone to grow with the band and possibly in the future turn it into a paying position.

Please send all inquiries to me at Ron@3rdAlley.com. Include some personal information about yourself (name, age, location, education, work experience, ect) along with any ideas you might have. Location is not important as this is going to be done at home. I will train ya if you don't have experience. The important part is that you are well spoken and willing to work!

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from ya.


Ron

I'm in Portland right now but in 2 days will be in China for 3 weeks. You ask, why?
To go to another planet, it's gonna be crazy, inspiring, scary, intimidating, fun and just an experience I never thought I'd have. The vaccinations are a little out of control, I've gotten Hep A and B, Malaria, Tetanus, Typhoid Fever and unnamable ones. I'd make a terrible junky.

So, if you don't hear from me for a month, you'll understand why, their keyboards i'm sure are unusable for a round eye like myself. However, Joe Mamma, Todd, and Ron will be taking care of business for the 3rd Alley stuff. Hit them up and tell them to hurry and get the CD done!!

Let's see, I know we got a tour when I get back being set up at this very moment. So check dates on the 3rd Alley page. Tell Ron to book us where you want us. We'll get there soon enough.

Without further ado, Ciao!

Your amigo fiel, Zack

3rd Alley is holding auditions for a bass player. Contact us to set up an audition. Must be able to tour and have pro gear.