South San Gabriel

South San Gabriel Are An American Alt-Country Band Based In Denton Texas. Like Centro-Matic SSG Emanates From Will Johnson's Immense Vault Of Songs. While Centro-Matic Is Best Known For Their Bombastic Fuzz-Laden Rock Songs And Johnson's Solo Recordings Tend Toward The Sad And Sparse South San Gabriel Is The Outlet For Johnson's Mellow Hallucinatory And Atmospheric Sound. Featuring A Revolving Cast Of Players Including All The Members Of Centro-Matic It Takes On A Family And Friends Collective-Like Mentality. Often Performers Meet For The First Time Minutes Before A Set And This Sort Of Improvisational/ Communal Spirit Shapes The Wandering Nature Of South San Gabriel. Though Relatively Unknown In The United States South San Gabriel Is A Known And Well-Loved Venture In Europe An Odd Reversal Of Fortunes For The Boys Of Centro-Matic. Albums To Date Are Welcome Convalescense 2003 The Carlton Chronicles 2005 Dual Haws 2008 Split With Centro-Matic
Eyas 2010 Split With Centro-Matic read less