The Mighty Slim Pickins are a San Francisco based self-proclaimed "what-the-fuck-abilly" band. Blending vintage country, rockabilly and punk, this all-female all-queer outfit is a little bit heartache, a little bit hardcore and a whole lotta camp. With a healthy dose of power chords and a dash of musical theater, they put on a heart-pounding, knee-slapping show and they always look fantastic!
The band is fronted by the inimitable Leigh Crow and spitfire Nettie Hammar. Crow toured internationally as Elvis Herselvis and also leads local bubble-gum sensations, The Whoa Nellies! Ms. Hammar keeps in touch with her rockabilly roots by fronting the band 1/4 Mile Combo when she’s not cuttin’ up with the Pickins.
Lead guitar is Jen Gandy, formerly of Flatcracker she provides the band with its signature sound and screamin’ guitar solos. Resident Canadian and outrageous upright bass player Roxane Chicoine tears it up with her high octane stage antics and hard bass slappin' style. You may recognize our drummer (and newest member), Ace Anderson, as the former lead guitarist of the drag king 70's cover band -- Wood. She's excited to get back to her drumming roots and has a love for camp, kitsch and country.
Come on down the next time were playing in a town near you! We'd love to meet you!
Viva Las Vegas 2009 and Las Vegas at large was amazing! Thanks for all your love and support. Here sre some videos taken at Sweet Pea's Hooch and Smooch for you to enjoy!
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If you missed the recent Curve Magazine article that included us dont worry you can click here to read it:
"Then there are the outrageous Mighty Slim Pickins, whose eclectic “whatthe-
fuckabilly” sound confounds fans and transgresses all musical genres and
gender stereotypes. Fronted by Dinette “Nettie” Hammar and Leigh Crow,
the Mighty Slim Pickins’ act is an homage to classic country duos such as
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and
George Jones and Tammy Wynette: men with big voices and women with
bigger hair." - Stephanie Schroeder/Curve Magazine
Hi The Mighty Slim Pickins, the Red Roses and Petrol music soundtrack is available now! The 30-track CD contains new music from Susanna Hoffs (Bangels), the Elders, Joe Puerta (Ambrosia), the Rainmakers, and a cool Irish soundtrack composed by Seth Podowitz. CHECK IT OUT ON ITUNES NOW!
The BlitzEDkrieg Das Roktober konzert series mit Naked und Shameless is upon you!
Gitchyer shots. We'll be rockin' wicha soon!
---------------------------------------------- SAT Oct 24 2009 - 9:00P Annie's Social Club, San Francisco, CA
w/THREE BAD JACKS and MIGHTY SLIM PICKINS $10 ----------------------------------------------
For beer and honor... grass-roots style shows just like the early days... America's PremierDrunkabilly Duo takes on SoCal and then some. Prizes for everyone who makes it out to 6 or more shows!!!
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