Joe Lally
Joe Lally has played bass in post-hardcore heroes Fugazi since their inception in 1987. Almost twenty years in the underground scene, as part of one of the most innovative and influential bands in recent decades, has allowed Lally to develop a truly unique bass playing style, complex yet concise.
Joe’s first album, There To Here, was released in October 2006 and featured guest performances from Fugazi mates Ian Mackaye, Guy Picciotto and Jerry Busher as well as many others. In the last year he has toured extensively, playing everything from Jazz festivals to rock clubs, in the US, Europe, and Brazil, often accompanied live by members of The Melvins, Capillary Action, Zu and others.
Joe has retained his political integrity, tirelessly fighting for the leftwing causes that Fugazi - and Dischord records in general - have come to be associated with. Since 2003, when Fugazi collectively decided to take an indefinite hiatus from recording and performing, Lally has been concentrating on developing a solo project that expands upon the crucial elements he contributed in that band; his characteristic taut, intelligent basslines are present throughout his solo work, complemented with a disarmingly direct vocal style and his contributors. His solo work is a fascinating project for fans of Fugazi, and thoughtful, spare experimental rock in general.