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“Don’t hold back~ baby!” Sugarmill Slim’s onstage mantra that they consistently recite to their bandmates~ stems from their belief that~ every show should be performed like it’s their last. It’s all about seizing the moment with Slim~ drawing inspiration from no holds barred blues artists like Papa George Lightfoot~ William Clarke and James Cotton as well as 70’s glam rock like Bowie~ Iggy Pop and T. Rex. Playing fiery harp and singing songs about life in Los Angeles~ Sugarmill Slim brings an electric show that features plenty of excitement~ expert musicianship~ and superbly applied eyeliner.

Sugarmill Slim’s debut album~ released on their birthday~ January 30th 2021~ is full of the kind of fiery musicianship and glittery sass one can expect at every show. Recorded live to tape with the help of master producer Chuck Kavooras (Mannish Boys~ Sugaray Rayford) the album contains a mix of originals and covers of some classic blues songs. In the spirit of holding nothing back~ it was important for Slim to keep the record raw-sounding. “My goal was never to make a polished recording. This music is about honesty and if we edited out the warts and stains~ I knew we weren’t gonna have a record I could be proud of”.

“I can’t be anything other than exactly what I am” says Slim. “I love blues music~ it’s in my bones. But the energy of glam and punk flows through me. I’m not about to dress like Little Walter~ or do my hair like Muddy Waters~ cuz it wouldn’t be real. And if it isn’t real~ it isn’t the blues.”  

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