people who don't usually play with us anymore-
Ben Lewis- trumpet
Kevin Corzett- sax
Ben Jaffe- sax & vox
Sean Caddell- guitar & vox
NKLS Ward- bass & drums & keys & vox
Damon Barbierri- drums
Influences
all sorts of stuff from patsy cline to agorophobic nosebleed
Sounds Like
richard hell, elvis costello, ted leo, the cars, the stones, the dead boys, mission of burma, ny dolls, menace, the modern lovers, teenage fanclub, television, 13th floor elevators, the ramones, holly golightly, cream, the replacements, velvet underground, the dictators, the stooges, the zombies, the pixies, jimi hendrix, the clash, the animals, neil young, t.rex, the undertones
"...twitchy pop songs that would be right at home in the first generation of new wave...thinking man's punk...everything modern alternative rock should be, but so rarely is."
-Northeast Performer
"...a bit of gritty roadhouse rock, a twinge of skronky jazz, a psych-y glow..."
-Weekly Dig
"It is really great to see a band play punk that incorporates soul again, and with such energy and sincerity."
-The Noise
"...The Diamond Mines dont sound like any other Boston band out there right now, and they dont fit into any predictable niche."
-Stuff @ night
"...they couldn't be a more complete rock outfit... skilled musicianship and keen understanding of crafting hooks... the melding of different styles isn't forced..."
-Northeast Perfomer
"...a punk band with a saxophonist, for that soul edge- an unlikely but good combination, kind of like Hawaiian pizza."
-The Weekly Dig
"If you were to define rock n roll, with special emphasis on the 'roll' part, not just the 'rock', this... would be the definition."
-The Noise
Somewhat notable bands we shared the stage with: Presidents of the USA, The Willowz (Dim Mak/Sympathy for the Record Industry), The Slackers (Epitaph), Township, Eli Paperboy Reed & the Trueloves, Earl Greyhound, Eileen Rose (Rough Trade), Tunnel of Love, Stephen Brodsky (Hydrahead), Wild Light
Somewhat noteable bands we share(d) members with: Murphy's Law, Eli Paperboy Reed & the Trueloves, World/Inferno Friendship Society, Ho-Ag, Skavoovie & the Epitones, Disaster Strikes (Alternative Tentacles)
Also, our bassist once spoke with Andrew WK on the phone...
The Slackers Booze Cruise Comes to Boston for the first time! Hop on a boat around Boston Harbor and party with us!
Click on the flyer to get your tickets, you won't want to miss it!
Friday June 26 21+ Boards 7:15, Departs 8pm Sharp, Returns 11pm $25
The Slackers and Destroy Babylon - Concert Cruise!
Aboard the Mass Bay Lines MV New Boston
Rowes Wharf (Behind the Boston Harbor Hotel)
