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Slim's Blog - Tales From the Road

Send your questions and comments to Watermelon Slim about anything on your mind. Such as music, live shows, influences, politics, whatever. Slim will read all your questions and comments. You will probably find his responses in his next blog entry. Please put in the subject line "Slim's Blog."

May 13, 2008 - Dan and Diana - Maine
Michael, It has been a long time since we have written to Bill and the guys. Please pass on our congratulations to them for their winning ways at the... [more]

May 13, 2008 Malcolm - Lincolnshire
Hi Slim, Please let me know when you are coming to England. My friend Pat (percy) Leggett and I are huge fans. I can sort you out a gig at my pub... [more]

May 12, 2008 - Will - Oklahoma
Amazing! I'm sure you don't recall, Slim, but we took a few classes together (Shakespeare with Prof. Gough?) at OSU back in 99 or so. I saw you. .. [more]

May 9, 2008 - Greg - Minnesota
Hey guys! Majorly huge sincere congrats to Slim, Cliff, RonnieMack and Cliff for the Album AND Band of the year awards at the Blues Music Awards... [more]

May 9, 2008 - Ken - Texas
Slim, The official Ennis Texas Watermelon Slim Fan club want to congratulate you and the band on winning 2 Handy's this week. Texas Ray said... [more]

May 9, 2008 - Scott - North Carolina
Slim And Company, CONGRATULATIONS! You didn't get them all, but you got the two "BIGGUNS" last night in Tunica. I had to move on down the line... [more]

May 6, 2008 - Bob
Hey Doctor ! Says the salt of the water, to the salt of the earth, I 'll be there with you in spirit t'morrow ....all the best ,from your... [more]

April 26, 2008 - Patricia - Indiana
hi slim and the workers, we were sorry to miss you in chicago on the 25th just could not get it to work out. we were all so disappointed. looking forward now to oxford... [more]

April 25, 2008 - Donna - Tennessee
Hello Slim....I've played the hell out of your last two CD's and am THRILLED TO SEE YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER COMING OUT IN jUNE. i'VE ORDERED THE OTHERS YOU HAVE AVAILABLE... [more]

April 20, 2008 - Scott - North Carolina
*Bill,* *What a pleasure it was to be able to spend my first ever evening in Clarksdale with you and the band. We were the only two cats from Asheville, NC in... [more]

April 14, 2008 - Chris - Kansas City
Slim, Just wanted to take a minute to say how much my sweetheart Jill and I, and our friends Ellen and Raoul, enjoyed your April 11 show at Knuckleheads here... [more]

April 11, 2008 - Frank - Tulsa, OK
Hello, Went to your show last night in Tulsa, the music was great, but I am voting for Obama and Dopey is a friend of mine... [more]

April 10, 2008 - Big Papa Binns - Arkansas
Brethren absolutely enjoyed opening the show for yall last night in Hot Springs, AR. Yall are a class act for sure, and salt of the earth. You have made a lasting... [more]

April 5, 2008 - Kevin - Canada
Slim, Looking forward to seeing you again this year at the Blues Music Awards. I just got an email from Joe at the Blues Foundation mentioning your golf outing... [more]

April 1, 2008 - Hot Dawg - Norway
Saw you steal the show from Fabulous T-Birds in Lillehammer. (Told you so!) What a performance! You are the new rising King of the Blues! Cheers! / PG... [more]

March 30, 2008 - Susanne & Jens - Denmark
Hi Slim Just wated to thank You and the workers once again for a magnificent live performance i Odense, Denmark the 27th of March 2008 at PostOne. We are very happy... [more]

March 25, 2008 - Watermelon Slim
Hey there Blues Fans, Here we are in Denmark, Copenhagen (Kobenhavn) to be exact, the capital, where we will play our 4th show in as many nights tonight in a club named... [more]

March 25, 2008 - Frank - Ohio
Slim, You and the Workers were outstanding last Saturday night 3/15/08 at the Marietta, OH Festival. First time I've seen you in person and I really enjoyed talking to you before the show. I brought a... [more]

March 21, 2008 - Patti - Ohio
hi slim and the wonderful workers, saw you at gillys dayton last friday, had a wonderful time. you guys were awsome as usual. my son jason and daughterinlaw tracy were with us. it was a combo bd and... [more]

March 17, 2008 - Jeff - Ohio
*Just thought I would write you and let you know that you and the workers rocked the joint Friday night at Gillys... [more]

March 15, 2008 - Geoff - New Zealand
Hi, I've just taken the time to read some of the blog about the time Watermelon Slim and the Workers appeared in Auckland New Zealand last year. This message therfore is probably dated somewhat. We... [more]

March 14, 2008 - David Yocom - Tennessee
Just wanted to say thanks for coming to Maryville, TN last night. After my band's rehearsal ended, my drummer & I came over and caught your show at Brackin's and really enjoyed you all. GREAT... [more]

March 11, 2008 - The Shananaquet's - Michigan
Boozhoo Watermelon Slim and the Workers, I really can't believe it has been over a month since you blew into town with that blizzard in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our drive to get there was over... [more]

March 6, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Hey Slim, ......to answer your questions. Yes and Yes... I ordered with your initials engraved on it, and it is Sterling. And that was my father in law that was keeping you on time... [more]

February 21, 2008 - Watermelon Slim
Well, Blues Fans, that's reassuring-- I already wrote up Notodden, and Billings, Montana too. I am going to put off Australia one more entry, and tell everybody (particularly our... [more]

February 21, 2008 - Watermelon Slim
Y'all have probably wondered if I would ever write again. Well, I was always intending to. First, I must say a general "thank you" to everyone who has come out and supported... [more]

February 11, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
My Husband and I (along with his family) decided while Slim and the workers were in our area for a while, we would like to take in a COUPLE of shows. SO WE DID!!!! We saw his in Angola... [more]

February 8, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
WOW!!!!! What a Great Show in Angola!!! You ALL rocked!! You Guys Sounded Fresh and stunning!! Had a great time dancing and scratching Slim's back of course:) We are traveling to... [more]

February 4, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Hey Roadies,

It is Monday the 4th of February and Slim and the worker will be playing in my area in 2 Days!!!!!! I am soooooooo excited to see them. All of my family will be coming in for every to see them... [more]

January 23, 2008 - Richard - Ontario
Hey Slim, Congratulations on your win at The Maple Blues Awards! It was well deserved. Hopefully it's a good omen for Mississippi in May and that little bag of mojo you picked up at the crossroads...[more]

January 22, 2008 - Moe
Just wanted to congratulate you guys for your win last night for the MapleBlues BBKing International award.....[more]

January 20, 2008 - Dana and Cindy - Arkansas
Hi Slim - My wife and I saw you last night, Jan 19 2008, in Mountain Home, AR and we wanted to say what a pleasure it was to hear you in person. We love your CD's and have introduced you to family and...[more]

January 19, 2008 - Charles - Michigan
Just listen to the opening solo riff of "*/Newspaper Reporter/*" on Slim's "*Wheel Man*" CD and you realize how much Blues music is about tension and resolution. Any harp player or harp music lover...[more]

January 17, 2008 - Rusty&Yvonne - Harrison
Howdy Mr SLIM!! HAPPY NEW YEAR !! and CONGRATS! To you and the Worker's from Harrison Hot Springs !!! Yup! Rusty Harper here!!!! Heehaw!! what a blast I had last year chasing the band from here to...[more]

January 2, 2008 - Craig - Colorado
Happy New Year, Mr. Slim! Congrats to you and the Workers for drivin' it home with The Wheelman! How sweet it is to see all of the praise and love from the fans on the Slim blog. And it...[more]

December 30, 2007 - Lori - Mississippi
Hi Slim, Congratulations on six nominations again this year! The girls and I had a blast with you in Davenport last month doing the "back scratch" I got the e-mail that you're playing in... [more]

December 22, 2007 - Patti - Indiana
my family and i want to wish slim, michael, ronnie and cliff a very merry christmas and a happy safe new year. we love your music and can't wait to see you at skips in angola indiana... [more]

December 13, 2007 - Don - Wisconsin
Hey Wheel Man, Congratulations for the six nominee's for The Wheel Man! You are truly deserving of them. I want to wish you and The Workers and your families a very Merry Christmas... [more]

December 9, 2007 - comrade N
hey slim apparently you and i exchanged pleasantries on a certain political forum. sure would like to see you and the workers on the west coast some day. decided to come and czech out... [more]

December 7, 2007 - Van
Congrats!! I just saw Amazon.com Top Ten Blues CDS of 2007. Number Two!! I hope your Holidays are great. Vickie says "hey". Memphis in May... [more]

December 2, 2007 - Bluesman Paul - Michigan
Slim,Michael,Cliff,Ronnie,et al, Take a holiday break guys. You all deserve it after the great shows and tour you had. Luckily I got to catch the show in Michigan a couple of... [more]

November 25, 2007 - Roy - Cambridge
Slim-Sure was a treat seeing you and the Workers last week in Cambridge. Some of the young guys we dragged along were a little unsure about the Blues...Well my friend you did an fine job... [more]

November 21, 2007 - Heather & Kevin - Minnesota
Howdy Slim and The Workers, Hope you are well and having a great time playing lately! We really appreciated your hospitality at Famous Dave's in Minneapolis and I had a great time dancing... [more]

November 13, 2007 - Watermelon Slim - Veterans' Day Activities
*Report of Veterans' Day Activities from Watermelon Slim* I played Veterans' Day in Rochester, Minnesota-- not in Milwaukee, as I had hoped, but there will be other opportunities... [more]

November 13, 2007 - Mark - Wisconsin
Slim and the Workers played a great show in Eau Claire Wisconsin on Nov. 9th. I want to Thank them for making our group of Bluesfesters wanting more. Slim is a showman and made 1 of our... [more]

November 11, 2007 - Big Slim - UK
From one 'Slim' to another- you ARE the business! You are the REAL thing! Just purchased all of your CD's - You make the hairs on my neck stand on end. When are you coming over to the UK... [more]

November 5, 2007 - Mike - New Jersey
Dear Slim and The Workers, I know why you guys are called the Workers.Boy,do you guys give 100%!!Slim,thanks for sitting in front of me while I opened the show for you on October 27th... [more]

October 29, 2007 - Michelle - Michigan
Last night as I was driving into the city, to Barnes&Noble before they closed, I was listening to Dan Aykroyd and the house of blues. He played Devil's Cadillac by Watermelon Slim & The... [more]

October 26, 2007 - Tracy - Indiana
Hey Gang, My Family saw you play in Skips Lounge in Angola Indiana In October. Since then my children (3 boys) have been listening to you and my 11 year old son especially loves your... [more]

October 26, 2007 - Joe - Maryland
Yo brother Bill, Sending a heartfelt and sincere request you find your way to the D.C. area. I missed the Richmond gig as I wasn't dialed into the tour info on the website and I tried to make... [more]

October 25, 2007 - Andrew - New York
Hey Slim - Me, Tink, Bubba, 'Brook, Rich & Joe needed to thank you for one of the all-time blues club experiences the other night at the Turning Point. Now, we might not have "seen them all"... [more]

October 20, 2007 - Tracy - Indiana
Had a chance to see Slim play in person, and WOW was it great. First time blue listener. My mother in Law..Patti recently had her hip replaced and this was a celebration for her 6 weeks... [more]

October 11, 2007 - Vickie and Dan - Wisconsin
Great reviews from the folks down under. We are spending our 10th wedding anniversary on the North Shore and we'll be wrapping up our week by stopping by Bev's Juke Joint on Nov 10TH to enjoy your fine... [more]

October 9, 2007 - Heather - Minnesota
Hi Slim. I am an uber fan of yours and your fantastic band, the Workers. I picked up a cd a few months ago and it gets almost daily play! I am coming out to see you at Famous Dave's in Minneapolis this... [more]

October 9, 2007 - Rhonda - Narooma
Hi from Narooma, just wanted to thank the guys for a great time and gig in Narooma....hope to see them back next year....love to them all from all at La Salle Motel....and Slim I did put in a good word for... [more]

October 5, 2007 - Steve - Narooma
Dear Chris Wick Would luv it if you could pass this image onto Watermelon Slim I'm the one in the red shirt, I have a gallery in Mogo NSW Australia where I sell RAW ART & BLUES MUSIC. My gallery is just... [more]

October 4, 2007 - David - Australia
My vote for best band at Australia's Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Festival (28 - 30 September 2007) goes to Watermelon Slim and the boys! I was drawn in by the first performance and blown away by... [more]

October 3, 2007 - Dave Allen - Australia
Hi there, just a quick note to let you all know that Bill and the Workers were fantastic here, and please let them know that we want them to come back when they can. They now have thousands of fans... [more]

October 3, 2007 - Paul - Australia
Saw the shows at the Narooma Blues festival, very tight work. Was also good to catch up for a few cans and "Smokes" with Ronnie after the gig on Sunday. Hope the flight home was ok, and also hope to catch you... [more]

October 2, 2007 - Jimsintoblues - Australia
*Caught Watermelon Slim & The Workers at The Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Festival in Narooma, NSW, Australia on September 29 & 30.* *Slim & the band, take another bow. Both sets were absolutely fantastic... [more]

September 24, 2007 - Karen - New Zealand
Hello from middle earth...I travelled form the central north island Taupo, to Auckland, it a four hour drive, never heard of this guy before went to mainly see the support band, Midge Marsden and Bullfrog... [more]

September 23, 2007 - Gill - New Zealand
I just caught Slim and the Workers at the Opera House in Wellington, New Zealand. You gentlemen are the real deal - you blew the Mighty Flyers away... [more]

September 23, 2007 - Sheryl - New Zealand
Hey, we came across Watermelon Slim in a small Pub in Auckland early hours of Sunday morning (23 sept), we heard this awesome music as we were walking back to our hotel after being in a not so good... [more]

September 22, 2007 - Steve - Michigan
Hiya Slim! The whole gang here at the Detroit Blues Society is excited about the show on October 19th at Memphis Smoke in Royal Oak. We are going to have some big fun that night. Feel free to contact... [more]

September 14, 2007 - Don - Canada
Just came through the door at home from your one of your Fredericton shows.. Brilliant! Working with the locals and other from the festival was incredible. I know it's the blues, but I am still... [more]

September 14, 2007 - Kelly - Iowa
Just as short note to say hey from Iowa. I was surfin on the tube and heard you sing dark genius. I googled you and read your bio and and your and inspiration, I can relate... thankyou. Im fixin... [more]

September 9, 2007 - JB Zydeco - North Carolina
Watermelon: You and the Workers turned in a great set last night at the Bull Durham Blues Festival, it was great to hear some of the material off the new CD - live!!!! Wheel Man , Blackwater etc. Be sure to come... [more]

September 2, 2007 - RT Rolling - Illinois
*Just a note to tell you I really enjoyed your show in Peoria. You were fantastic! I heard a message similar to one I hear in a fellowship I belong to, very Spiritual. Thanks for sharing your talents with... [more]

September 2, 2007 - Wendy - Edmonton
Hey Slim & The Workers I attended your amazing/wicked sessions at the Calgary Folk Music Festival Sat. Jly 28th and had you autograph my CD. I suggested I was from Edmonton and Cliff B. checked his Blackberry to... [more]

August 31, 2007 - Brian - Edmonton
Hi Slim, I was at the Edmonton Blues festival, yourself and band were flawless and tight, I had the chance to see you in St Louis in April at BB's, I knew from that moment I would have to see you again, when the... [more]

August 31, 2007 - David & Nicholas - Edmonton
Hey Slim! Hey guys! My son and I were fortunate enough to experience you and the Workers in action at the Edmonton Labbatts Blues Festival this past weekend. Wow!! what a weekend- your mojo did the trick... [more]

August 30, 2007 - Robert - Edmonton
LOVIN' that Watermelon Slim BLUES! Just finished this years edition of the Edmonton Blues Festival... many excellent bands, and mucho fine tunes, but none as COOOOOOL as Watermelon Slim! I love you... [more]

August 30, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Wow, Slim, You're on a roll, keeping up with your blog this way (yeah, I know, you wanted to say that yerselves...)?!! Well, here ya go, Memphis and Edmonton, Alberta. We highballed down to Memphis... [more]

August 29, 2007 - Liz - Edmonton
Hi there, I met you in Edmonton at the Labatt Blues Fest. What a show you put on. You have many "new" fans up here in the north and we just loved your music. Too bad they sold out of CDs before... [more]

August 29, 2007 - Terry - Edmonton
Hello, I just read your kind letter to the Edmonton Journal newspaper. I am glad that you enjoyed your time spent with us this past weekend. I assure you that we enjoyed having you here as... [more]

August 28, 2007 - Kenny
Hi, I just wanted to know that I've recently discovered your great blues records. My cousin travelled around Australia for a year not long ago, and he returned with some "Les Norton" novels by Robert... [more]

August 28, 2007 - Kurt - Edmonton
Hey Slim just wanted to thank you for the wonderful show on Sat. I wanted to also thank you for the tribute to our troops;being a former infantry soldier myself it was appreciated.I also want to thank... [more]

August 26, 2007 - Bill - Edmonton
Hello, I saw you at the Edmonton Blues Festival yesterday. I enjoyed your show the most and hope you come our way again. You play a mean harp... [more]

August 22, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Hey, Blues Fans, I gotta turn you on to a book that one of you,`Mr. Van Willson, turned me onto. It was written by the son of one of my old antiwar-movement comrades, the late... [more]

August 22, 2007 - Lynn and Gerard - Tennessee
*Greetings from Cookeville, TN! We met you on the cruise in January '07, sent my brother to see you at Famous Dave's in Minnesota, then sat a couple tables away from you at the Blues Music Awards... [more]

August 22, 2007 - Marty May - Tennessee
Good morning! I wanted to drop a line and tell all of you that this past weekend my wife and I were in Memphis TN, and caught Slim at the Rum Boogie. That was our first time to ever here him and it had to be... [more]

August 20, 2007 - patti - Indiana
hi slim, the first time i heard your music was on npr radio show CAR TALK it was truck dirvin mama and i immediately ordered all of your cds on amazon and now have them all memorized. you are just what i have... [more]

August 20, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
*Hi blues fans,* ** *Well, me and the Workers have been busy as hell. In the last six weeks, it's been Portland, Oregon to British Columbia to Ontario to Washington State back to BC to Alberta, home for 36 hours... [more]

August 20, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
*Forgot to mention: in Notodden, the third gig we did was a party for the festival volunteers, of whom there were more than 600. We also noted that the huge Calgary Folkfest had over 13 HUNDRED volunteers! Canada... [more]

August 11, 2007 - Göran - Sweden
Hi Slim. I'm just sitting, here in Sweden, listening to Your latest CD "The Wheel man", and I really like it. The "Newspaper Reporter" was/is the best track, but I really like them all... [more]

August 6, 2007 - Bjorn - Norway
Hi Slim! Thank you for a great visit in Norway. The workers are one of the best band at Notodden Blues Festival EVER !!, and I have been there for every year since 1994 !! I have never seen a band who... [more]

August 3, 2007 - candye kane, blues diva
howdy tall drink o water, dont know when i have been so intrigued by such a brilliant, talented and charming person. hope to hear from you again soon. i know you are rocking notodden now. I played there... [more]

August 2, 2007 - Patricia - Hamilton, Ontario
Hey Slim: Bonjour Ami ... nice shows here, ay? a packed house both nights ... We're still thinkin' about ya, rolling into Steeltown, Canada like a Southern tornado ... Rob's playing his Slim inspired... [more]

July 30, 2007 - Jim Tubman - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Really enjoyed your performances at the Calgary Folk Music Festival. I hadn't heard of you before, but after your session with Jim Byrnes, Mary Flower and the rest, I went over to the record tent and got you... [more]

July 29, 2007 - Bruce 13 - Vancouver, BC
*Hey Bill/Slim:* *I sure did have an amazing time here in Vancouver last Tuesday. Mike and Ronnie were super nice, we all had a smoke and you guys played a ass-kickin' version of "Oklahoma Blues" for little... [more]

July 25, 2007 - Russ - Vancouver, BC
Slim, Michael, Cliff & Ronnie, we can't thank you enough for finally making it to the famous Yale Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. I bugged club management & the promoter for two years to get you guys in there, and... [more]

July 24, 2007 - Mike - Ontario
I bugged a blues fan friend for weeks to go to the concert. I told him he had never heard anyone perform like Watermelon Slim and he was in a league of his own. He raved about it afterwards. I'm the hero who... [more]

July 24, 2007 - Merciful Lee - Washington
Howdy Slim and band! I'm still in a state of shock and denial over last night's sold out performance at the Triple Door. Shock because you were even better than I anticipated (and I anticipated a helluva... [more]

July 20, 2007 - Johnny - Ontario
I've got to say, we were blown away. A few of us caught the show on Sat and were totally blown away. I did attempt to hook up myspace as a friend but for some reason didn't get accepted. That's cool. I'll bet there are alot... [more]

July 20, 2007 - Watermelon Slim - Response to Punkin
Hey, thanks, Punkin!! So glad you got in touch. We're up here in Alberta right now, doing the last 10 days of the tour, and I want you to know that that healing thing is what we're after. God bless you, dear, Ho Ka Hey... [more]

July 19, 2007 - Punkin Shananaquet - Illinois
Dear Watermelon, I just want you to know your show in Kalamazoo was not just great - but from a health perspective actually healing!! I had been feeling the blues for the past week or so because of all the shit going down w/Bush... [more]

July 10, 2007 - Merciful Lee Dickens - Washington
YO! SLIMBO! Man, can't wait to see you in Seattle in LESS THAN 2 WEEKS and finally meet you in person!!! (You will of course be sending the limo for me - right?) I've assembled a worthy mutant army who will be in front row... [more]

July 5, 2007 - Charlene - Oregon
I wanted to tell you about my minor miracle. FM radio reception is pretty lousy out in the burbs west of Portland, but I had to try to hear your set at the Waterfront Blues Festival this afternoon. So I repositioned my radio... [more]

June 24, 2007 - Watermelon Slim - Response To Mike
*/10-4, Mike, /* I DO appreciate people who actually think afterwards about anything I have said or sang or done! I come by my politics both through decades of experience and activism, and besides that by way of generations of family... [more]

June 24, 2007 - Mike - Response to Slim
Watermelon, First of all *THANK YOU* for taking the time to write back concerning Ft Smith. I first saw you perform at a small festival in Osco, AR. I told everyone that day "Watermelon is the real deal!". You are still the real... [more]

June 24, 2007 - Watermelon Slim - Response to Mike
You are, in America, entitled to your opinion. And so am I. Now, I could have stood there and been much more specific: I could have called Bush, and in particular his handler, Dick Cheney, cynical, greedy war criminals. I could have... [more]

June 24, 2007 - Mike - Arkansas
*There was NO excuse for Watermelon Slim to call President Bush an Idiot at the Ft. Smith Blues Festival.* We have seen Watermelon perform any many venues including the 2007 Blues Awards and Ground Zero. THIS CROSSED THE... [more]

June 23, 2007 - Twana - Oklahoma
Please get back to Watermelon Slim how much we appreciated him in Norman, OK. He just proves to all of us that life is so full, rich, and rewarding. I bought his newest record: I never go a day without listening to it... [more]

June 20, 2007 - Lance - Texas
Slim,
First off thank you for this FANTASTIC album, this is the best blues album that I can recall from this era. I first heard one of your tunes "Black Water" on my XM Radio and I had to find this album. I actually bought two... [more]

June 19, 2007 - Cowboy Dave - Arkansas
Hi there Slim, Mike, CLiff, and Ronnie ! I am the skinny ''cowboy'' that caught your show at Cajun's,,, in Little Rock,,, June 15 ,,,with Sonny "Blues Man'' Mcguire !!! You guys were EVERYTHING... [more]

June 18, 2007 - Bruce - Arkansas
Hi Slim & Workers. Thanks for a great show at Cajun's in Little Rock on June 15. You all rocked (as usual). I want to say thanks for spending the time to talk with me after the show & to get a few photos with... [more]

June 12, 2007 - Alexander Fuss - Oklahoma
Dear Slim and Band: It was most excellent to catch you for the second time at Darwins, in Marietta, GA! You guys not only "Rock"...You "Blue" Man! You were all cool, conversational and gracious beyond... [more]

June 11, 2007 - Blueduck chuck - Oregon
Hello slim long time. looking forward to seing you again at the Portland Waterfront Blues fest. Man alive i dug your last album with the workers. it is smoking. Drop me a hello sometime. welcome... [more]

June 4, 2007 - Roy - Massachusetts
Hey Slim, Thanks so much for the goodies! Wow,trials and tribs of life on the road. I read about your adventures and can only think that you will never run out of stuff to write songs about... [more]

June 2, 2007 - Elin - Norway
Hi Slim ! I let a couple of my friends ( blues ) listen to your music, and they become a fan of you at once. Keep on playing... [more]

May 31, 2007 - Trucker Tommy - Texas
hey WHEELMAN, transformer hauler tommy from TEXAS, thanks for the call the other day it made my stroll down the supper slab even better than it already was. how was that stroll over to salina in... [more]

May 28, 2007 - Joe - Iowa
Hiya Watermelon Slim. I see that you are appearing at the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest this year. I like it. Just got the cd "Wheelman" by resubscribing to " Blues Revue" and I enjoyed it... [more]

May 27, 2007 - Bjorn - Europe
Hello Slim! I just love your music, and the way you perform the blues. I live in Norway and I already got my ticet to Notodden Blues Festival. I look forward to see and hear the workers... [more]

May 24, 2007 - Bruce - Arkansas
Hi Slim: I'm from Little Rock, AR and I got to see you in Helena, AR last October. By far, you & the Workers were the best act during the three day festival. You were also kind enough to... [more]

May 23, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
*Dear Blues Fans,**I owe you a lot of blog again. I am now (again) 20-odd appearances behind, and richer by a million emotional dollars by all of you magnificent folks that I have met... [more]

May 23, 2007 - Jimmy T. - New Mexico
Slim, What a treat to have been able to see you in Santa Fe, NM opening for Buddy Guy last night (5/22/07). Most people in the audience were unfamiliar with your music. I, however, was... [more]

May 23, 2007 - John
Hey Slim, just wanted to let you know that I saw your show for the first time at the GZBC live DVD recording. I enjoyed it so much that I came home and ordered all of your CD's. I hope... [more]

May 18, 2007 - Carol Ann - Ohio
Dear Slim, A dear friend of mine recently turned me on to your music, and I have been listening to it non-stop ever since! I really dig your sound! Your music is so heartfelt, so truthful... [more]

May 11, 2007 - Steve - XM Radio
Hey Slim, Listened to the show on XM radio. You guys sounded great. Thanks for coming through Ohio. Saw you at both shows... [more]

May 11, 2007 - John - Illinois
Slim...Happened to stumble upon you and your music and man am I glad I did. You got it down to your shoes. Please come to Chicago and light it up...You would definitely be appreciated... [more]

May 7, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Hi Blues Fans, I know this is going to seem like a lick and a pomise, and, yes, I'm behind by about 14 gigs again, but I want everbody to know how much I've enjoyed this time leading up to Christmas, er, I mean the W.C. Handy Awards... [more]

May 3, 2007 - Dave - Virginia
Bill, thanks so much for the interview that we had on April 22nd! After considering my options about stretching the interview over two different podcasts, I decided to go with an entire show of nothing but you... [more]

April 23, 2007 - Tim "Blind Melon" Rhyne - Noth Carolina
Hey Slim, I trust that you and the workers are doing fine. I hope your surgery is healing up. The doc will really have you smiling a lot soon. We really enjoyed seeing you at your old hometown of Asheville, NC at... [more]

April 22, 2007 - Leigh - South Carolina
Hey Slim, I saw you, yesterday actually, in Greenville, SC. I was the young hippie chick that couldn't take my eyes off of the great blues show that was going on in front of me. I am a HUGE fan and loved yall... [more]

April 17, 2007 - Jack - Virginia
As a former Oklahoma Blues Society member now living in Richmond VA, it has been a real pleasure of late tuning into Bluesville on XM radio and hearing Slim. At least 4 times the past couple of weeks. I was a big fan... [more]

April 16, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Here we go, Blues fans, I've got a head of steam up, and I'm going to now bring you completely up to date as to the goings and doings of Watermelon Slim and the Workers. All of us are now, thank God, in health... [more]

April 16, 2007 - John - Arkansas
I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you the new CD of Watermelon Slim just came in the mail and I wanted to say thank you and tell you what a great CD it is. Thank you for the timely shipping of the CD... [more]

April 12, 2007 - Don - Wisconsin
Hi guys! I just wanted to comment on your new cd that I picked up in Dubuque. We listened to it all the way out to Colorado and found ourselves listening to it again and again. Great work guys! I think... [more]

April 9, 2007 - Don - Wisconsin
Hi guys! I just got back from my trip to Colorado and I just wanted to thank you again for letting me get up and play with you all at the Busted Lift in Dubuque. It was a honor and a privilege... [more]

April 5, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Hi Blues Fans, I'm catching up, see? I had to set this one in a separate dispatch. February 24 I flew a couple of little puddle-jumper airplanes into Gulfport... [more]

April 4, 2007 - Brett - Pennsylvania
Dear Watermelon Slim, I recently had the pleasure of seeing you on stage in Chicago. I'm a college student from Pennsylvania and was visiting the windy... [more]

April 4, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
I'm still way behind, but the account of our February commute to Lille, France should appear any time now. Since that time we have returned to the scenes... [more]

April 3, 2007 - Jeff
I wrote some years back about playing in Tamp/Clearwater. Will be there in May at the blues fest............"Really looking forward to seeing you live" [more]

March 29, 2007 - Neil - America
I just learned of you and your band last year.XM 74 Bluesville i believe. I don't recall the song but i knew i had to hear more. I scored your cd "up close & personal". I've been... [more]

March 29, 2007 - Bryan - Nebraska
I was pleasantly surprised that you saw fit to use my (and maybe others) suggestion to name your mascot "Swine Flew". For me it came about as a rare moment of inspiration brought... [more]

March 28, 2007 - Merle Zuel - Kansas City
First off let me say that I am not a blogger and have never felt compelled to write anything about an artist other than a few press release/cd reviews. I am a people... [more]

March 28, 2007 - Gary B. - Indiana
WOW!! What a show @ the Slippery Noodle/INDY 3/27. The Workers and Slim put on another fantastic show. The place was packed and the crowd couldn't get enough, prompting 2 encores... [more]

March 25, 2007 - Cool Prior Stevens - Missouri
Much has been said about Watermelon Slim & The Workers that frankly... I would just be repeating. But as a Louisville Area Blues Musician that is a left handed slide player too. it was... [more]

March 16, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Ah, Lille. What a lovely place, beginning to end. And, calculating in the possibility of airline screwups like the one to Rome last year, we arrived on the 2nd of February and had... [more]

March 15, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Well, blues fans, Here's to the Legendary Blues Cruise, and all the true blues fans who showed us such affection. And here's (as any worker must say) to the staff of the Westerdam... [more]

March 14, 2007 - Sol - Blues Cruise
Watermelon Slim & crew! Good to meet ya on the Blues Cruise! & hope alls well in music & tours. Best wishes w/ all your music endevours..much respect I was the younger guy backing up Taj... [more]

March 11, 2007 - Sally & Gary - Wisconsin
Just got home from a great evening with Watermelon Slim & the Workers at the new (and very cool) Paramount Restaraunt in Grafton Wisconsin, home of the Paramount Studios from 1928 to 1932 where... [more]

March 5, 2007 - Winnipeg Blues - Winnipeg, MB
How's it going,eh; Great show here on March 3, 2007. It was super seeing you in a small club. Your interaction with the crowd was something real special and is a fond memory already... [more]

February 19, 2007 - Watermelon Slim
Well Blues Fans, I haven't dropped off the end of the earth. Part of my extended silence has been taken up in recovery from my serious injury of last October. Here's the horse's... [more]

February 17, 2007 -Eric M. - Oklahoma
Greetings, My name is Eric Mariott. I actually worked for the same thankless bosses with Slim at HEW Waste in Stillwater. I left that company in 2002 to pursue my dreams... [more]

February 11, 2007 - Bob Jackson & Family - Nebraska
Thanks for a great show at Murphy's. We brought several folks that hadn't seen you guys yet, and were they ever impressed. Look forward to seeing you again... [more]

February 11, 2007 - New York
Hi... You've got lots of fans here -- When are you coming to the BIG APPLE??!! [more]

February 9, 2007 - George W. - Trashy Trashman
I first heard Watermelon Slim on XM radio sometime in January and decided to check out your music. I Loved Trashy Trashman. I work for the Indiana Department of Transportation in Seymour... [more]

January 30, 2007 - Jordan - Illinois
Dear Watermelon Slim, I saw your video clip of "Smokestack Lightnin" and I've been forwarding it to everybody I know, the BEST I've ever heard since the original Howlin' Wolf. A bunch... [more]

January 28, 2007 - Lyn - Legendary Blues Cruise
The cruise was fantastic! I caught as many of your shows as I could and just wanted to let you know how much everyone I talked to loved your shows. Here are a couple of photos from... [more]

January 24, 2007 - Bob McCabe - Legendary Blues Cruise
I second Island Girl! Slim was the best. His energy and talent poured over the room. It was my first cruise, but not my last. His jams were outstanding, especially the one... [more]

January 23, 2007 - Island Girl - Legendary Blues Cruise
Thank you, Watermelon Slim, for the most amazing performances I've ever seen! I mean it....you were my choice for most jammin' musician on the recent Blues Cruise 1/07... [more]

January 18, 2007 - Watermelon Slim & The Workers on Legendary Blues Cruise
Never been on a boat 1/10th this size before this time. This cruise is great. I am tickled so pink I'm almost purple. We're feeling the crowds deeply. I've two standing room... [more]

January 16, 2007 - Gary Barkdull - Indiana
Best news I've had this year!! Slim and the workers in Indiana!! We'll be ther 3/27 @ the Noodle and 4/28 @ the Key Palace. Don't know if you remember last year in Indy... [more]

January 16, 2007 - Jack Ragusa
Slim, Just a thought: you and Charlie Musselwhite together, on stage at the Awards playing the sweetest harp tune ever! Sonny Boy and Big Walter would be some proud... [more]

January 2, 2007 - Merciful Lee Dickens - Washington
Yo Slimblog! Wussup man? You been too quiet lately. Leastways out here in the Great Neglected Pacific Northwest... Well, a broke arm's a good excuse for a... [more]

December 27, 2006 - Mojo Zap
HI: I was reading some music reviews and saw yours. man you are a real good player to say the least. I love the sound you make with that slide a lot... [more]

December 19, 2006 - Lilly & Shanon - Oklahoma
Dear Slim, Saturday night my hubby and I walked into Galileo's and there sat Cliff. I thought EUREKA! We've been living right this week and are being rewarded with... [more]

December 18, 2006 - Ryan Taylor - The Rounders
Slim, On behalf of the Rounders, I just wanted to tell you congratulations on your many Handy award nominations and for the successful year you have had. No one deserves... [more]

December 14, 2006 - Bob
Slim,
I was driving along minding my own business when the UMASS blues dj introduced an album by a new artist. I generally don't pay much attention to the interludes so the... [more]

December 13, 2006 - Billy Hutchinson - "Blues Matters" magazine UK
Hey guys huge thumbs up on Bill's nominations in the Foundation's Blues Awards, Just try and stop Watermelon from falling over and breaking something... [more]

December 12, 2006 - Raven
Hey, congratulations on the Blues Music Awards nominations in SIX categories!!!!! That's purely great and I hope you win 'em all. You're sure put in with some big names and I'm sure that's a... [more]

December 4, 2006 - Dale - Oklahoma
Yo Slim! Any chance we might get a show in OKC before you go back on the road? I bet you could use a good warm up after that busted arm & ribs incident. Show us that old arm can still burn on the... [more]

November 27, 2006 - Donna - Georgia
Please convey my wishes for a speedy recovery for Slim. My husband and I truly love to listen to him and his band. We've seen them several times at Darwin's in Marietta, GA and recently at the King... [more]

November 13, 2006 - Oscar - Italy
Hi Slim, I had read of your car accident, and I'm really sad. I hope you will heal soon and well. I'm a your italian fan and I wait for you and the band will come back to Italy, so that I will listen... [more]

November 13, 2006 - Blues and Shakespeare - Eric
Dear Mr. Slim I just wanted to say that your music scares the crap out of me. I mean this in a good way (Hendrix high note good). Sitting in my dimly lit dorm room listening to your music on a tiny... [more]

November 6, 2006 - Gary - Iowa
Slim and band, First of all, thanks for an incredible show at the Maintenance Shop in Ames, Iowa. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with the band afterwards. Now, I find out that Slim... [more]

November 2, 2006 - Jim Appello - Ohio
Slim, Just caught a mention of your name on XM's Bluesville, went right to your site, and now I'm a fan for life!!! When will you get to Louisville or Cincinnati. You know we have a... [more]

November 1, 2006 - Ronald - Missouri
I caught your performance at Knucklehead's in Kansas City.........and I'm now a fan of yours forever..........I've told my brother, my friends, & anybody who would listen that they... [more]

November 1, 2006 - Mark - Missouri
Hey Slim, I just wanted to drop you a line as I saw you at B B'S in St Louis last Thursday. I think I should tell you that we only intended to stop in for a beer after the Cardinals... [more]

October 30, 2006 - Bob & Connie Jackson - Nebraska
Really enjoyed the show at the Zoo. Hope to see you guys again soon... [more]

October 30, 2006 - Randy - Iowa
We wanted to thank Watermelon Slim and the Works for the wonderful show Saturday (10/28/06) at the Maintenance Shop in Ames IA. They came out intense and never let up during... [more]

October 25, 2006 - Don - Slim's Accident
Hey Bill, I just heard about your accident. I hope that you truely are alright as sometimes you can feel worse a day or two after trauma like that. Please take care... [more]

October 23, 2006 - Watermelon Slim in the News
Watermelon Slim ok after being struck by car. A little banged up, but the show goes on. See attached story link.
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October 17, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
Well, Blues Fans, I's been more than a week now, and I haven't told you all about our trip to Helena, Arkansas and Clarksdale, Mississippi. Maybe we didn't even go to those... [more]

October 12, 2006 - Tim - Austin, TX
Heard my 1st Watermelon Slim tune on KBRX hear (pun intended) in Austin yesterday and was blown away! Will be buying cd this payday and hope to see ya'll live soon... [more]

October 4, 2006 - Larry - Mississippi
Four of us traveled to Vicksburg from Tupelo to see Slim & The Workers may 3rd. Being a wensday night, the crowd was small, but like Slim said, "Small crowd, Big party... [more]

October 3, 2006 - John Muller - United Jersey Blues Network - New York
One of the most exciting and intriguing performances recently was the concert given by Watermelon Slim and the Workers at the 2006 " Blues and Barbecue " fest held in New York City... [more]

October 1, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
*RECORDING tHE NEW CD* ** *Well, blues fans,* *But for a couple of piano tracks, that my old friend Dave Maxwell will be adding on piano up in Boston, and a bit of incidental percussion that... [more]

September 27, 2006 Ken Rownd - Colorado
Caught your show at Crystola - what a treat. Bought all the CD's and now I want a DVD player so I can see your videos. The Smokestack Lightning video on your website is awesome. Just what I... [more]

September 21, 2006 - Anonymous - Texas
You have to get Slim to Houston, Texas! He rocks. What a great new albom. Please book him in Houston or Austin... [more]

September 20, 2006 - Glen & Margie - Colorado
Wow, now that was some smokin' blues! We really enjoyed you at the Telluride Festival. Come on down for a show in the more temperate climate of Arizona... [more]

September 20, 2006 - Glen - Colorado
Just seen him in Telluride. He needs to come to Arizona... [more]

September 18, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
*Hi, Blues Fans, Wednesday night, September 13, after a 600-plus mile drive, me and the Workers played one of our favorite Colorado stops, the Yacht Club, in tiny Wolcott, Colorado, west of Vail... [more]

September 18, 2006 - Steve - Colorado
Yeah Man, Slim, Workers, Just back from Telluride. You were absolutely the sleeper of the whole three day affair. And thats a good thing... [more]

September 18, 2006 - R - Colorado
Killer show! I included a stop by the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival during a long weekend motorcycle ride around the four corners area. I picked Saturday for the brews and the performer... [more]

September 17, 2006 - Rick and Debbie - Colorado
Great show at Telluride, Colorado Sept 16th 2006. My husband and I enjoyed your performance the most. Your music was fun and real down-to-earth. My husband was a truck driver... [more]

August 31, 2006 - Don Keller & Van Wilken - Iowa
Slim and the Workers, I just wanted to drop you a line after the great show we saw in Dubuque Iowa on the 26th. You guys really do work!! This is the third time we have seen you... [more]

August 31, 2006 - Greg Ravenhorst - Minnesota
Just wanted to say thanks for the purely fine show you put forth at the Busted Lift in Dubuque, IA on 8/26!!! I had looked at your tour list and figured that by this late... [more]

August 28, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
Hey, Blues fans, You have all treated me and the Workers like kings for the last three weeks, both in Canada and the US. I will try to summarize some of the highlights of... [more]

August 28, 2006 - Harvey McCarter - Illinois
Just a quick thanks to Slim and his GREAT band. We here at Buddy Guy's Legends were honored to have them play the club last week. What a show... [more]

August 23, 2006 - Gary - Indiana
What a show at the Slippery Noodle, INDY 8/22!! The band was HOT! It was great talking with you all before and after the show. Thank's for doing Stud Poker... [more]

August 21, 2006 - Anthony - New York
I went to Slim's concert at Bodle's Opera House in Chester, NY on August 18th. Slim and the band put on a truly awesome show. I thought that the show... [more]

August 20, 2006 - Mike - New York
Slim, I was lucky enough to catch your show at the dinosaur barbeque in rochester n.y. on thursday night.Thank you so much for a night of... [more]

August 13, 2006 - Mike - Hamilton
Mr Slim gave us in Hamilton a primer on grace under pressure and delivering for your fans no matter what. He was late for our gig due to border backups... [more]

August 12, 2006 - Chris - Toronto
Caught your show at the Silver Dollar in Toronto last night (August 11th). Great show! It was my first time seeing you perform and it was fantastic... [more]

August 12, 2006 - Jen & Dan - Toronto
On August 12th in 2000, Jen and I spent our day exchanging wedding vows and dancing together to music by such greats as Taj Mahal, Louis Armstrong and Christian... [more]

August 8, 2006 - Chuck Doswell - Oklahoma
A few months ago, a friend told me about Buddy Guy doing a concert in Oklahoma City, so I made it a point to go. As luck would have it, Watermelon Slim... [more]

August 8, 2006 - Doug 'Hollywood" Walden - Oklahoma
Yer kickin ass.. Keep it up bro, one of these days that demo i've got is gonna be worth a lot.. Course i'll be dead... [more]

August 5, 2006 - Larry - Oklahoma
Hello to you and the band, I live in Oklahoma and for the last ten years or so have seen you at Rentiesville strolling in to play in the jam sessions... [more]

August 4, 2006 - Sonny - Alabama
What a hellavu show! You guys cook! Montgomery has been real lucky to get some great blues acts through here -occasionally. Only two come close to your... [more]

August 1, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Stormin' Norman
Dear Blues fans, Stormin' Norman, of Oklahoma City, has died. He was a singer-guitarist and a good old friend with whom I played at various Oklahoma Blues... [more]

July 31, 2006 - Doug Shuler - Florida
Well, well, well. Thank you Mr. Bill Homans! You came to the little juke joint in the woods and practically lit the place on fire. I've been visiting... [more]

July 30, 2006 - Don - North Carolina
I just returned home from Asheville's Bele Chere festival where I was one of the fortunate folks who caught Slim's killer set to close out the festival... [more]

July 29, 2006 - Merciful Lee - Florida
Hey Bill, How's that road treating you, oh my brother? I see you're playing in Tallahassee tonight and turn around and play in Charlotte tomorrow... [more]

July 29, 2006 - Dan - Florida
Greetings, I have just had the pleasure of seeing Watermelon Slim and the Workers at the BBC in Tallahassee, FL on July 28th. I send this message... [more]

July 24, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
Back from three fun-packed days in Colorado, where my political debate forum friend BoomerChick and her husband Dennis came out to party with... [more]

July 22, 2006 - Laurel and Dennis - Colorado
William P., just want to thank you again for your awesome performance on July 21st at the Crystola Bar and Grill up Ute pass near Colorado... [more]

July 19, 2006 - Dale - Oklahoma
Yo Slim! What up? Caught another one of your unbelievable fantastic shows last Saturday night at Sober Grounds in Oklahoma City and thought... [more]

July 13, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
Well, Blues fans, Two weeks ago, having returned from the fantastic time we all had in Italy and Switzerland (can't wait to see the Swiss... [more]

July 11, 2006 - Melissa - Kansas
Hey guys! Just wanted to say I made a special trip from Indep. Mo to see your gig at the Bottleneck. (my first time there too) It was a great... [more]

July 10, 2006 - Lee Howland - Missouri
Mr. Homans, I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how much a treat your show at B.B.s was last night (July 9th). Fantastic... [more]

July 9, 2006 - Van Wilkin - Minnesota
We just saw the band in Minneapolis and they were fantastic. They rememberd my friend and I from Clarksdale and talked to us for a while... [more]

July 4, 2006 - Van Wilkin - Minnesota
We made it up to Minneapolis to catch the band at Famous Dave's. They were great. I came away with two profound bits of knowledge... [more]

June 27, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Italy
Hi all again, I just have to finish a thought or two before the main part of this entry. First, tony Negri, our now lifetime Italian friend from texas... [more]

June 27, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - R.D. Dill
Well, that's that. Now, for a moment, I want to remember a friend who unexpectedly died very recently. I wasn't aware that my friend, Cascade Blues Alliance's... [more]

June 27, 2006 - Carlo - Italy
Hi Slim. I'm Carlo and I have know you and your music the 6/24/06 to Parma (IT). Beh Slim, I have 42 years and until past saturday I had not never asked... [more]

June 26, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - about Europe Dates
Well, blues fans, We're back from Europe. Due to faulty plane scheduling and execution, we missed playing the Mojo Station Festival in Rome. But after a good... [more]

June 25, 2006 - Paolo Grazioli - Italy
Howdy Slim, I've seen your performance yesterday (24 june 06) near Parma (Italy) and I must say it was one of the most amazing and awesome live shows... [more]

June 24, 2006 - Eleonora - Italy
Che emozione sentire questi bravissimi ragazzi!!! [more]

June 23, 2006 - Brissy - Australia
Hey Slim, About two months ago me & a friend are in a place called Townsville, Australia for a weekend to watch a game of rugby... [more]

June 20, 2006 - Texas Ray - Texas
Slim, the Workers, and Chris H. I hope Mr. Newberry is feeling better. Best of luck to him! You guys be careful and stay safe out there on the road... [more]

June 19, 2006 - Merciful Lee - Pacific Northleft
Yo Slimbo! Ya'll have fun over there! Hurry back with lotsa stories. Then get ya'll's collective ass out here to the... [more]

June 10, 2006 - Van Wilkin - Mississippi
I saw Slim at Red's Tavern in Clarksdale. We had no idea who they were. Please get them to Madison, Wisconsin ! We will be traveling to Minneapolis... [more]

June 10, 2006 - Seth - Kansas
Just caught your show in Russel a coupla weeks ago. On the drive there I was listening to Commander Cody & The Lost Planet Airmen. I thought to myself... [more]

June 7, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
Some time ago, a friend of mine from Ponca City asked me to talk about my all-time favorite albums. Or Cds. Whatevah. I've been touring relentlessly, neglecting my blog, blah blah, and writing a great deal of political... [more]

June 5, 2006 - Tom - Kansas
I just worked this past weekend as part of the stage crew at the Flatland's Blues Festival in Russell, KS. I had never heard of any of his music, but I'm hooked. I purchased the new CD and I can't stop... [more]

June 5, 2006 - Ronn Raymer - Kansas
Hey Slim, You have a new fan here in the heartland. Saw you and the Workers at the Flatland Blues Festival in Russell, KS. June 3rd. You guys are awesome! Definitely the best... [more]

June 4, 2006 - Nick Slater - England
Wow there's a bunch of us blues fans here in Northampton, England, UK; we get together each Thursday night, drink beer, bourbon and talk bs about the stuff that counts. But the main thing is the music... [more]

June 03, 2006 - Dale William - North Carolina
Wow, where do I begin, lol. I have been messin around w guitar since I was thirteen yrs old, and I'm Slim's age. Played in some local bands back in seventies and eighties and mainly play at church these days. Honestly, I never got real real good at it, just kinda stayed...[more]

May 20, 2006 - Van Wilkin - Mississippi
We stumbled into Red's in Clarksdale and were amazed at how good these guys were. I had never heard of them before....now I'm a big fan. When we were there, there... [more]

May 10, 2006 - SavvyGirl - Mississippi
Caught Slim and the guys in Vicksburg, MS the other night - we were wowed!... [more]

May 1, 2006 - Anonymous - North Carolina
I saw slim at NewtonFest Apr. 29 in N.C. The festival is still in it's infancy, crowds could have been bigger... [more]

April 25, 2006 - Chris Puyear - Missouri
On April 21st Slim & the Workers came to my town, Columbia Missouri at the Martini Bar. I had seen Slim solo and acoustic in Memphis and the first 3 piece version of the current... [more]

April 20, 2006 - Patricia - Kitchener, Ontario
Hi Slim: Just want to tell your fans that you and the Workers - Hi, Cliff and Ike - really knocked 'em out here in Southern Ontario ... [more]

April 11, 2006 - Violinmike - Ontario
I saw the concert in Hamilton Ontario Sunday April 09/06. I went on the post concert reputation I had heard from his previous visit a year before and the Up Close and Personal CD which I own... [more]

April 6, 2006 - Sue - New York
Hi guys, I also saw Watermelon Slim last week in Chester, NY...(with Mike)... I've been into the blues for about 35 years now... [more]

April 4, 2006 - Mike - New York
Hi guys, I saw Watermelon Slim at Bogles Opera House in Chester, NY last week. He was awesome... [more]

April 4, 2006 - Andy Woods - Mississippi
Hey Folks, Being from Mississippi, I thought Blues was music and music was Blues and true blues was thunked out on an acoustic guitar by someone who knew more about hard living than a man should and they had to be black. Well, I changed... [more]

April 3, 2006 - Craig Dixon - Fredricton, NB
"I would like to congratulate those responsible for putting on the double bill of Middle of the Road and Watermelon Slim and the Workers...well done guys!! I believe those of us who were able to be at the Joyce on Saturday night past were treated... [more]

Mar 30, 2006 - Joe Hard - New York
Just caught Watermelon Slim and the Workers at the Bodles Opera house in Chester New York last night,what an unbelievable show! When my brother and I heard you were playing there we went straight to the Bodles... [more]

Mar 28, 2006 - Anonymous - Ontario
I have been checking your tour dates every day to find out when you will be playing within a days drive from me. I saw you perform at the Bayfront Blues Festival this past summer....and I think you are... [more]

Mar 26, 2006 - Bring The Blues Club - New York
Bring The Blues Club Elmira, NY 14901 Watermelon Slim & The Workers are one Butt Kicken Blues Band. TOP OF THE HEAP! With Slim up front & The Workers behind him this is TOP NOTCH entertainment. A great bunch of dudes that we can't wait to have... [more]

Mar 21, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - On Tour
Hi Blues fans, I'm behind by a whole bunch of gigs, including Mishawaka and Red Key, Indiana, two enormously fun and exciting appearances. I hope to get back to them all later on, so if you missed seeing your local blues joint featured, please don't dismay... [more]

Mar 18, 2006 - Karen - Oklahoma
Hey there Watermelon, Karen here from the Oklahoma Blues Society. I just want to let you know how much I enjoy listening to you play. You move my soul... [more]

Mar 16, 2006 - Boutch - Georgetown, MA
Hello Slim, I see from the tour page you will be in Maynard Massachusetts at the Sit N' Bull on March 24 2006. I will be honest with you; I did not even realize there WAS a Maynard Massachusetts... [more]

Mar 3, 2006 - Watermelon Slim
Okay, Blues fans, Been procrastinating too long, time to write my ass off. Some people have heard that I am a writer. Well, they're right. I just love the English language. William Shakespeare ranks with John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf and Muddy Waters as...[more]

Feb 26, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - UK, Washington, Iowa
To Merciful Lee Dickens, please email me. My old earthlink is no good, I'm at them EssBeeCee Global...[more]

Feb 26, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Montréal, Canada
A Louis Janelle, ou Gilles Bonenfant (lequel?), merci mille fois, et j'espere bien que je pourrais visiter Montreal, plus tot que plus loin. Nous voyagerons, au bout de mars...[more]

Feb 24, 2006 - Gangsters of Love - Montréal, Canada
Hi Watermelon Slim, I just bought your eponyme cd via your web site (impossible to find in Montréal) and I like It. I like the way you...[more]

Feb 20, 2006 - Bryan Church - Des Moines, IA
Hi Guys, Just want to say again what a privilege and honor it was to step on the stage with you Saturday night. I will already be working on Jeff to get you back...[more]

Feb 20, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Midwest
Dear Greg, In fact, I am a 56-year old man with exactly 11 teeth in my head (I have no top teeth at all), and I am not trying to sound like an old guy, I am an old guy. I might have been a fine school teacher myself...[more]

Feb 17, 2006 - Greg Pink - Midwest
Dear Fred, Being a kindergarten teacher I have /*/no /*/time to go into how unbelievably impressed/cool I think your web site is. But I MUST comment on the CD I bought off your site because I heard it played here on a local Community college radio...[more]

Feb 17, 2006 - Brian Young - Bristol, UK
Hi Watermelon Slim have to blame you for sore feet, my feet can`t stop tapping while listening to your EXCELLENT CD, you got the blues matey...[more]

Feb 14, 2006 - Lee Dickens - Oregon
Yo Slimbo, When you gonna drag yer sorry ass back out here to the left coast??? Don't tease us like this, man. Get halfway out here then turn around and...[more]

Feb 9, 2006 - Mark - Minneapolis, Minnesota
I saw you at your Show Feb. 3rd @ Famous Dave's in Minneapolis, your show was as good as ever. Nice to see you again and thanks...[more]

Feb 6, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Portland, Oregon
Dear Hawk Broken Wing, I ought to remember any one-armed harp players I meet! But I have drank enough diesel fuel in my truck driving career that there are gaps...[more]

Feb 6, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Dallas, Texas
Hey blues fans, I just want to mention that Texas Ray Isom, who missed my last Dallas gig, at Deep Ellum, is the guitar player, and musician in general, most responsible for putting...[more]

Jan 31, 2006 - Hawk Broken Wing - Portland, Oregon
Hey Slim, We met at the Handy awards. The competition was good; however, you should have taken the prize, hands down. I am the one armed harp player that bent the reeds...[more]

Jan 24, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Tennessee & North Carolina
Hey Dere Blues Fans, We are on the road, laid over for a day in Music City, i.e. Nashville, where we played last night, at the Bourbon Street Blues Club down on Printer's Alley...[more]

Jan 19, 2006 - Texas Ray - Slim's guitar player on "Big Shoes to Fill" - Dallas, Texas
Slim and The Workers, Hey guys, sorry I couldn't make it to your last Dallas gig but I'm sure it went great. I really enjoyed the last one I saw. Hope life on the road is treating all of...[more]

Jan 15, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Dallas & OKC
Hi Blues fans, Two gigs this week (a longer stretch of gigs coming up). On Friday the 13th the Workers threw down at a home venue, Galileo's Bar and Grille, in the Paseo neighborhood in Oklahoma City...[more]

Jan 13, 2006 - Willie's Lakeview Lounge - Ponca City, Oklahoma
Thanks for the writeup and kind words in your blog. We certainly enjoyed your show and are looking forward to your return. I can't remember the last time I heard Blues played...[more]

Jan 7, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - OKC, Oklahoma
Well blues fans, You should have been there! Last night The Workers had our Oklahoma CD release party at Sober Grounds Coffeehouse, which is fast becoming the place you go to hear the blues here in...[more]

Jan 1, 2006 - Watermelon Slim - Kansas City, KS
Well blues fans, Last night we celebrated New Year's with a great crowd at Knucklehead's, one of the several leading homes of the blues in Kansas City...[more]

Dec. 28, 2005 - Gary B. - Indiana
Hello from INDIANA, saw the 1st Key Palace show and thought I hope he comes through again someday...[more]

Dec. 24, 2005 - Christmas Eve - Watermelon Slim - OKC, OK
Dear Blues fans, I'm off to church for the Christmas service, with the LaVictoire family of...[more]

December 18, 2005 - Watermelon Slim - Omaha, NB
Thursday morning, all you workers, the day started way before sunrise, as The Workers hustled up to Omaha where we had an early gig...[more]

December 14, 2005 - Watermelon Slim - Ponca City, OK
Well, blues fans, the Workers only played one gig this past week, at the new Willie's Lakeside Lounge, formerly the V(FW), in Ponca City...[more]

December 9, 2005 - Watermelon Slim
Well, blues fans, when I went to graduate school, near the end of the 20th century, I realized I had to have a computer. I had always thought of the machines as the work of the devil. But there was just too much writing...[more]