Sallie Ford grew up in Weaverville. She’s the daughter of professional puppeteer Hobey Ford and the daughter of Sue Ford, who teaches music at Evergreen Community Charter School. Press release here:
Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside have confirmed the May 24 release of ‘Dirty Radio,’ their debut album for Partisan Records. With a clear, keening voice of rare power, Ford offers up 11 tracks of her uniquely soulful blend of rockabilly, pop, punk, and jazz, like the musical child of Buddy Holly and Ella Fitzgerald. Hailing from Asheville, NC, and now based in Portland, OR, Ford and The Sound Outside were voted Best New Band of 2010 by Willamette Week, which proclaimed “you simply can’t ignore this band.”