January

Here's to 2012
Ok, so I am not a prolific wordsmith. One news article in 2011. Hmm, must do better in 2012. That said, it was a quiet year by our standards, and the real New Year Resolution in 2012 is to be more active and get busy. How about studio time, maybe a video and yet more gigs? Yep, that sounds like a plan. I wonder how many will happen, LOL !

June

Time to gig again
After what seems like an eternity off and a line up change - its time to get out there again. Look for our dates in the 2nd half of 2011. See you soon

October

We love weddings!
Congratulations and many thanks to Lorna and Wesley. An excellent evening, if somehwat cramped on stage ! We wish all wedding crowds were as 'up for it' as this lot were. Magic

August

Summer is over.
Its been a long break from gigging this summer, with everyone's commitments to family holidays. But we are back and hope to see you all at the Long Barn on Sept 10th.

March

Back to gigging !
It has been nearly two years since Slim gigged on the circuit. Dave and Steve have been playing in DJD, and Steve in Alphabet Rug, but getting the Slim project back on the road is a HUGE buzz. Loving being back and seeing all the old faces in the crowd!

February

Steve has a new toy!
The Beatles immortalised Abbey Road. Slim Pickings have Shabby Road - LOL. Steve has bought a 16 track recorder and so we have set up a rough recording studio in our warehouse come rehearsal studio. Its not high tech, and, as it is designed to record us live to help us rehearse, its far from perfect, with Mic bleed, too much resonance in the room and many other flaws. But that said, it seems to make quite good recordings! Or is Steve a wonder-tech, in the making?

January

New year, new gigs and new songs
Its been a very good start to the year. The studio time is very productive. Its great to learn new songs and when they click quickly and sound good, that's a real rush. We are all looking forward to getting back in the saddle :-) so come back soon to check our gig bookings

December

New line up, new vigor
It has been nearly a year since the Slim Pickings guys took a break for babies, other bands and much needed time out. Now its time for a new line up. Jonny Grew has gone up North, and is new a Dad (well done mate!) so a new drummer was needed. Step up Gary Talbot. Very experienced and a perfect fit, Gary has made putting a new set together a breeze! In addition, to add more variety into our sets, the superb Rachel Kilbride joins us on vocals. She adds a new dimension and her excellent harmony backing vox and powerful leads are a delight to hear.

Looking forward to finding that missing keys element though, as Whitey is too tied up being a full time Dad to be able to join us this time round. We're going to miss you mate.