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“They have an air of both Floyd and maybe Bowie at times atop their folk country -note, not faux country - but it’s done with a warmth and comfort of a mystical Nebraska or poetic Crazy Horse”
“They take the stage by storm”
“Great songs and a whole lot of heart”
New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams has been coloring ‘outside the lines’ of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performances since forming 20 years ago in the Hudson Valley. Their Woodstock-tinged psychedelia has a hint of southern rock, Celtic and Britisher folk combined with solid songwriting - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistIble! A familiar and joyful sight and sound at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and virtually all major venues from NYC through Upstate, that includes here at the Step.
In June ‘24 the band returned to the UK following on a wildly successful 2022 tour headlining Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and more, where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. The Slambovians’ UK touring history goes back several years - they’ve played towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance since 2008.
They look forward to their 2025-26 touring to bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as the faithful.
Joziah Longo (resident shaman of Slambovia), leads with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums).
Elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix (Waterboys co-founder Anto Thistlethwaite is featured on their latest album).
Their recent album release A Very Unusual Head was included in Rock’n’Reel Magazine’s "Best Albums of 2022" and described as “their finest work to date.” They explore the depths of Americana with an artful edge: elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett, and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix.
Fans include: Garth Hudson (The Band), Dar Williams, Anthony Thistlethwaite (The Waterboys), Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson), Ian Anderson