Jerry, Bobby D, Doc Watson, Hank, Ramblin' Jack, Del McCroury, Peter Rowan, Robert Nesta, Richard Pryor, Neil Young, J.R. Cash, David Byrne, David Grisman, Sam Bush, Gillian Welch, Yonder Mountain String Band, OCMS, Greg Brown, Railroad Earth, John Bulter Trio, Phish, Strangefolk, Reid Genauer, Assembly of Dust, Ryan Adams.
Montana Slim is an emerging newgrass string band from San Francisco. Combining diverse musical backgrounds and influences, they have succeeded in creating a sound all their own. Built upon envigorating live performances, peppered with dueling melodic fiddle, mandolin and acoustic guitar improvisation, Montana Slim will have the dance floor swaying. Passionate vocal harmonies, reflective lyrical tales, and solid foundational bass rhythms can all be found in Montana Slim's original youthful interpretation of bluegrass.
The original Montana Slim outfit began in the summer of 2006 with the completion of their debut EP which was produced by Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips. Montana Slim has since evolved into a high energy five-piece string band, and is currently back in the studio recording their first full length LP, due out in the late summer of 2008. They will venturing into new territories in the fall to promote the record.
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REVIEWS:
"No, this is not the yodeling Montana Slim from Canada. These are five young light-hearted, nimble fingered, Jerry Garcia-lovers forging their own dynamic version of the terminally laid-back California newgrass sound. Lump them in the jamgrass bin if you insist. They do have the bright, bouncy carefree rhythm and high, reedy harmonies down pat. And the flower-in-their-hair hair dervishes will want to twirl all night too. I suspect there will be boogying in the aisles. But unlike many of their jamgrass comrades, there’s ample payoff for those who want sit back and admire their sophisticated original song structures and outstanding musicianship. They’ll have music lovers of all stripes grinning and shimmying." - San Francisco Free Folk Festival
"No this isn't the annoying daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus - different Montana all together. This is a fast picking, good time having bluegrass band from San Francisco."
-The Source Weekly
"Montana Slim from San Francisco positions a mandolin between melodic fiddle and acoustic guitar improvising with a solid bass line with firm roots in newgrass."
-The Weekly Volcano
"With it's edgy twist on the classic bluegrass sound, Montana Slim continues making people dance..." -The Orion
"MONTANA SLIM are the new kids on the block of bluegrass. They are
young, fresh and smokin' hot. They are bluegrass based, but toss in
the jam whenever they can."
-Shelby Ash of Shelby Ash Presents
Hey boys! It's been quite a long time...redhouse is dead, but pauly and i along with a few dudes from mamas cookin will be keepin the torch burnin this sat...would love to see ya there! Looks like you guys are doin very well for yourselves...righteous!!!
You are all amazingly talented musicians and I feel blessed to have been able to meet you all and spend some time getting to know you! Much love from Vermont!
Oh man the new songs sound sooooo good, can't wait for the Yankee tonight!!! Keep up the good work and I will see you all on the dance floor. Turi, I do hope your feeling better today :) sending you healing vibes!
Hey Fans, I want to drive up Friday after work, 5pm and return sat. after MS plays. Anyone want to come with me, I am driving and would love company. Much Love, Geraldine
Bet you thought I forgot about MONTANA SLIM...WRONG! :) A partial set of photos have been uploaded to myspace. Would LOVE to send you the entire set...let me know where to send.
Hope this little note finds you and yours smiling!
I finally was able to hear some of your new stuff, and it blew me away. I can only imagine how you're blowing up SF's music scene right now. Keep it up for my return in 2009! Turi, you're AMAZING on the fiddle!
What can I say, another AWESOME night of music. Everyone that said they were gonna leave early couldn't because you were so rockin their world!!! I love you all, see you sat. !
