Zak Sally leaves Low

Bassist Zak Sally has quit Low. Matt Livingston, who has performed with Low in the past in addition to frontman Alan Sparhawk's side project, Retribution Gospel Choir, will replace Sally.

Sally issued a statement concerning his bandmates and the future: "I sincerely hope that someday we can sit in the basement and make music together, but for now, there are more important things than music. On a personal level, I can't hope to express what the folks who have helped, supported, and listened during my 12 year tenure in Low have meant to me. This band has been my entire adult life, and I had a hell of a ride. Thanks for everything."

In response, Low issued a similarly amicable statement: "It is with sadness and regret that we have accepted Zak's resignation from Low. After 12 years together, we have a lot of great shared memories and musical moments. Zak's contributions to the band and his friendship have been invaluable, and we wish him and his family the best."

Low debuted its new lineup this weekend at Paste's Rock 'n' Reel festival in Decatur, Ga. The only other performance currently scheduled for the band this year will be in its hometown of Minneapolis on Dec. 9.

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