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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."

July 2, 2010 - Deak
Hey slim ... Im sitting here at your'e dining room table and i think im out of coffee ....Got any more for a guy that needs to wake up?........... Ahh just kidding ........Thanks for the Hospitality ...From me and all the Band ....Kilborn Alley Blues Band .....that...[more]

June 28, 2010 - Watermelon Slim
Pete, Here's a letter I wrote to the fellow that sent you this on Henry: Jon Silvermoon was a jammer-- a harp player, not a particularly good one, at the weekly blues jams at Taylor's Tavern, home of the blues-- ahem, Home Of The Blues-- in Eugene. He's good now...[more]

June 28, 2010 - Watermelon Slim
Hi there blues fans, Here I am, thank God, to tell you all about the most eventful tour me or the Workers have ever been on. Stovall, a touring musician off and on for 40 years, thought he had seen it all-- /I/ thought Stovall had seen it all-- but even...[more]

June 19, 2010 - Sara - California
Dear Southern Records Staff and Slim, Well, as a total bues freak for the last 60 yrs., I am still constantly exited to learn about artists that I had not heard yet, old and new. Just heard Watermelon Slim today on our blues/jazz station here in el aye, KJAZZ and was very impressed, so...[more]

June 17, 2010 - Ib - Denmark
Hi my friend. I had the pleasure to introduce you at the Nordals Festival Saturday June 12. - Boy how that boy can play - it was a pleasure. I gave the oyster shell to the guitarist at the Oyster Band. He was very happy and asked the question that everybody has asked - What the heck...[more]

June 14, 2010 Nena - Sallisaw
Hi Slim, yes we were the couple from Ft.Smith by way of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. We met you first at R. Landry's and then at Rentiesville, you drank all my beer there.? Anyway I really have the blues this year because I haven't been able to catch...[more]

June 14, 2010 - Susanne - Nord-Als
Hi Slim and Workers How frigthfully good to see you all again yesterday - this time at Nord-Als Musikfestival 2010 ! Another exellent performance of live blues for live people. Even though winds and weather were not at its best for outddor concerts you...[more]

June 10, 2010 - Olav - Stavanger
Hallo Slim! Thank you so much for the great concert i Stavanger, it is the best concert i have ever been to. I also liked talking to you and the band Slim, and you were very friendly every one of you. Good luck with the rest of the tour, and i...[more]

June 10, 2010 - Ron - Nebraska
I have seen Watermelon Slim 3 times in Omaha and once at Memphis in May and love his engaging shows. I had great time talking to him on his breaks and listening to the great stories. I read a article about John Steinbeck and one of his favorite...[more]

May 20, 2010 - Francine - Maryland
I can't begin to express the feeling I get when I see Watermelon Slim and his band. He is extraordinary. I love the fact that he never fails to express his views on the state of our universe both past and present as part of his performance. We were...[more]

May 16, 2010 - Watermelon Slim
Hey Blues fans, It's been a long tour, but because me and the Workers have decided to take more time getting from all our Point As to Point Bs, the tour has not been physically debilitating for me as many tours have been in the...[more]

May 16, 2010 - Jim - Maryland
I just saw one of the best blues performances in a small venue in Easton, Maryland. Slim tore up the vocals, steamed a variety of harmonicas and made the slide guitar sing! Absolutely awesome and it helped raise money for Tom Cat Solutions and...[more]

May 16, 2010 - Patrick - Philadelphia
*My Dad and Mom came to see you in Philly for their anniversary last night, and came home very happy. I just wanted to say "thank you" for going out of your way to make it a special evening for them. * *My father is a big fan. He and my...[more]

May 3, 2010 - Gordo - Florida
Had a great time at Mojo Kitchen in Jax beach Slim. You sounded great.Took a while but I was happy to finally get to hear you and the Workers.What a great band. Cliff and Ron were on.Don't know the drummer but he was great too.How about a tune...[more]

April 19, 2010 - Watermelon Slim
Blog Entry April 19 *--BULLETIN--* /A Ryder Rentals panel truck exploded this morning in front of the Murrah Federal Building / /in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. / /The bomb, estimated to have contained 4800 pounds of ammonium nitrate, left the 10 story / /office building...[more]

April 18, 2010 - Keith - UK
Looking forward to seeing you at our UK "local pub" gig - Linton Festival on June 20th. Sun ( with luck ), straw bales... [more]

April 6, 2010 - Watermelon Slim
Oh, there you are, blues fans, Well, the touring year has started with a bang and a swoop of 3700 miles or so throughout the midwest, from Ohlahoma and Arkansas up through Missouri and Kentucky, all the way up to Michigan, working the "old" Buddy Guys Legends club... [more]

March 7, 2010 - Sonny - Alabama
Slim, Thanks for the great show at Gip's 3-6-10.Hope to see you again soon.Good blues played from the... [more]

February 14, 2010 - Watermelon Slim - with love
*Dear Blues fans, Blogs were made for analysis (or even, all too often, pontification). This will be one such. I was just interviewed by a representative of the Boston Blues Society, an institution I helped to initiate 20 years ago or so, and as I told him, there's a whole world of trouble... [more]

February 9, 2010 - MJ - Rentiesville
howdy slim! just finished reading your blog about the blues cruise..and looking forward to seeing you again when you come up to the OK state for a week. will you also be at the OK Music Hall of Fame CD release party on 2/14? check out their facebook... [more]

February 1, 2010 - Watermelon Slim
Well, Blues Fans, You've probably wondered if I would ever get around to writing again. I've been working on getting my house in order in Clarksdale, Mississippi, playing at Red's on the odd weekend, and I'm about to spend a week in OKC in February... [more]

January 14, 2010 - Jenipher
Slim, Oh...I've heard mere rumblings that you may be a surprise guest on the LRBC. If that dream of mine comes true, then this WILL be the best cruise yet! If not, then I look forward to catching you sometime, somewhere...[more]

December 31, 2009 - Van Wilkin
Hey Slim..just opened my new issue of Blues Revue..Best of The Decade...and there you are at #19... [more]

December 10, 2009 - Darcy - Retiesville
I caught Slim at Rentiesville too this year. I saw him in 2007 at the Riverfront Blues Fest in Ft Smith. I wish I'd known he was at R.Landrys, that is one of the coolest places to go, especially if you like Cajun food and beer... [more]

December 2, 2009 - Nena - Sallisaw
My last Slim show was the Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival in Rentiesville, Oklahoma. And what a show it was! My husband and I went there to see Slim and we were not disappointed. Our first listen of Slim came about 2 years ago at R. Landry's Cafe in downtown... [more]

November 25, 2009 - Torbjørn - Europe
Hello Mr. Homans ( or is it Slim? ). I just wanted to write you this letter telling you how glad i am to have "discovered" your music, i was searching youtube last night and found your Smokestack lightning video. Man! i dont think i have been this blown away since i discovered an album by John Lee Hooker ( my introduction to blues music ) in my... [more]

November 17, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
I know, blues fans, I owe you a blog for our last Scandinavian tour, my recording session in Nashville, my swing through Florida with Mark Hummel, and my gig in Monmouth, Illinois, cortesy of Paul Schuytema and crew. But until I write that (and I have plenty of time to do it now), here's something a little different. You folks in Oregon... [more]

November 9, 2009 - Larry - Calgary
Hi Slim, Just thought I'd say hi and let you know what a great show you put on in Calgary last summer, both shows - the one on the main stage and then again on the beer garden stage later on. Those performances made the day, and the crowd really got into the tunes. It was really nice of you to get out among the crowd and... [more]

October 30, 2009 - Rob
Hey compadre' .... what's kickin'? Hope you're doing well ... I noticed that there's another dog ..who likes your music .. besides Old Dan !! I like what I am hearing and seeing at this site as well ...[more]

October 18, 2009 - Sue
HI SLIM...WE LOVE YOUR MUSIC BUT OUR DOG MUGSEY LOVES YOU MORE!!! WE JUST FOUND YOU A FEW MONTHS AGO, HE STOPS WHATEVER HE IS DOING WHEN HE HEARS THE SLIM ON! HE NOW EVEN KNOWS YOUR NAME...IF HE IS GETTIN INTO MISCHIEF WE SAY...[more]

October 11, 2009 - Alan - Fredericton
hi slim. this is alan from the fredericton harvest jazz & blues fest. ivan is still telling everyone what a good show & great time we had at fredericton. thank you so much for the autographs & talking to us. i couldn't believe you remembered me from two...[more]

October 11, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Well, it's been awhile, Blues fans, But I know you all haven't forgotten me completely since August. And what a jaunt it's been. I want to first thank everyone up in New Brunswick, and tell you that the highlights are too many to properly list. Lessee: I played with...[more]

September 26, 2009 - Milou - Fredericton, NB
Hello, I just wanted to send a little note to say THANK YOU to Mr. Watermelon Slim for his fantastic performances last week at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It was a great honor to... [more]

September 21, 2009 - Alan & Ivan - Fredericton, NB
slim thank you very much for the great shows.ivan was very impressed meeting you, as was i, but the fact you remembered me from 2 years ago was awesome.your shows were the highlight of a great festival.i was late for your solo slim show, but caught over half. i was at the monkey junk show & caught you there also. all the... [more]

September 15, 2009 - Quotes
"Slim's vocals grittier than a country dirt road, tender when they need to be are framed by excellent Nashville studio musicians." - /MOJO / "There is no doubt this is a country album, complete with fiddles... [more]

September 15, 2009 - Texas Ray - Texas
Slimbo and the gang, It was great seeing ya'll down here in Big-D last weekend. My family and friends certainly had a blast that night! I had a wonderful time as well setting in with the band, making some great music and catching up with my old friends. Slim, Stovall, Cliff, and Ronnie Mac... [more]

September 3, 2009 - The Dohms
hey slim and the workers, sorry i took so long to get back with you all about the chicago gig and madison ind gig. we had the time of our lives. tracy and i were in pain not being able to dance at chicago... [more]

August 31, 2009 - Kelly - Arkansas
Hello Mr. Slim! After listening to "Escape From The Chicken Coop" a few times I should have known there was an Opry star lurking behind the Blues. As with all the albums, I enjoy every cut. My only question... [more]

August 31, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Well, blues fans, You're probably wondering when I'm going to get around to blogging again. The time is now. Suzzara, Cazorla, Spain, Brescia, Trasimeno, Corciano, Losone, Switzerland, Cambridge, our last tour ended. I don't think that's the right order, but I know we played all these places. 13th century castle... [more]

August 29, 2009 - Silvano - Montreal, Quebec
Hi Slim Thanks for the pleasure of playing with you on guitar during our impromptu jam at our condo in Mont Tremblant during its blues festival. I'll never... [more]

August 25, 2009 - Carl ‚Äì - Calgary, Alberta
Hi Slim, I had the great fortune to work the on the stage crew for you and the boys in Calgary‚Ä a true pleasure to meet you and hear both your performances. Just got back from the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Fest in Salmon Arm, BC where Cedric Burnside and Lightning Malcolm played the stage I was working‚Ä great show‚Ä the folks... [more]

August 22, 2009 - Lola, Tim & Chris - Ohio, Illinois
really enjoyed slim's show in chicago last nite at buddy guy's. you are one awesome blues harp and slide guitarist!!! came to chicago from ohio and when i found out you were playing.... i was there! thanks so much for an enjoyable... [more]

August 22, 2009 - Jim - California
Mr. Watermelon Slim, What an honor to have shaken your hand at the Sonora Blues Festival August 8, 2009 after your workshop. You are such a delight and so personal, it is if we have known one another a lifetime. My friends and I are huge fans and I have such a new found appreciation for your stories... [more]

August 21, 2009 - Terri Kirby Erickson - North Carolina
Dear Slim, I am a poet from North Carolina who has written a poem about you and your music that is in my new collection, /Telling Tales of Dusk/, (available at www.Press53.com or www.Amazon.com). I was sitting in my car in a parking lot in... [more]

August 18, 2009 - The Dohms - Iowa
Hey, Them Dohm's are on the lose again. We will see you guys at Legends on Friday and Then In Madison on Saturday. Ok, I KNOW we are a little obsessive compulsive when it come to y'all. But we just can not help it. 6 states... [more]

August 17, 2009 - Doug - Canada
Dear Slim, Was fortunate indeed to be able to catch your show at the Calgary International Blues Festival. This was the first time hearing you and truly loved your show. Thanks so much for the great time, it... [more]

August 12, 2009 - Ana & Yanick
Wow! This new album could be best described as a metamorphosis of a man, who's had a second chance at life, that is now in fourth gear and cruising on the highway of life! His Joie de Vivre is contagious... [more]

August 9, 2009 - Brent Thacker and Family - Madison, IN
Greetings from Madison Indiana.... Slim, my family and i can't wait to see you @ this years Madison Ribberfest! You are going to love our little town by the river there is much to do and see, i hope you will have time to... [more]

August 9, 2009 - Tony - Moortown | Leeds
Dear Mr Holmans, Just a short note to say thank you very much for your wonderful show at the Cambridge Folk Festival on Sunday. To my shame whilst I'd heard your name (well your stage name, obviously) I'd never picked up on anything... [more]

August 7, 2009 - Juan y Angela - Valencia. Spain
Dear Slim; My wife and I enjoyed inmensely your show in Cazorla and we are also very pleased to read that you liked Andalucía (even in summer is too hot!). En español: sólo queríamos saludarte y darte las gracias... [more]

August 2, 2009 - Steve - Springfield, Mo
Good grief, ESCAPE FROM THE CHICKEN COOP has to be your best CD to date. I own all of your CDs and have had the pleasure... [more]

July 25, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Blues fans, We have been immersed in Latin culture here in Spain, and I find my Spanish is not so bad, though I have not had much real opportunity to speak and listen to the language since last summer. However, I am now learning Italian... [more]

July 19, 2009 - J-P, Mylene and Family - Mont Tremblant, QC
thank you for the great show in mt tremblant.i bout your record watermelon slim and the workers.it s a masterpiece.you took a picture with my 5 kids.they are crazy about the blues and very happy to have a chance to meet the artist... [more]

July 10, 2009 - Craig - New Zealand
To Watermelon Slim, Hey Slim when you heading back down to NZ for some real serious fishing let... [more]

July 6, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Hi, blues fans, I just got off the planes (four of them, US Air and United combined to lose my baggage...) from Norway. Takk, takk, all of our great friends in that happy land! What great gigs we had, first in Lillestrom, and then at... [more]

July 2, 2009 - Tracy Dohm - Iowa
Hey Slim and The Workers, It has a couple of weeks since I have written on the blog. I just can't THANK Y'ALL enough for a GREAT weekend in Illinois. The sound in Aurora was GREAT. We video taped it and I can't get enough... [more]

June 30, 2009 - Marco - Italy
Hello there It's Marco here, do you remember last year's Ameno Blues Festival in Italy? Just known this year you'll play 3 dates in Italy, I'll be there to party with You and your band and I'll bring You back Your... [more]

June 22, 2009 - Dave - Illinois
Dear Watermelon, I caught your show at Blues on the Fox. Your one hell of a jammin redneck, compliments to your band - tight and unique. A lot of the Blues sound the same; you guys mix it up well. Thanks for coming to... [more]

June 21, 2009 - The Dohm's - Iowa
Hey Gang, We are driving home after an amazing weekend! I could not wait to write on the. Blog, so I am typing on a very tiny keyboard on my Blackberry. After this weekend we have seen Slim and the workers in 6... [more]

June 20, 2009 - Martin and Loraine - UK
Hi Slim, We caught you first time Swindon 12 Bar Swindon UK, and then followed you November 08 to Omaha Nebraska Murphys Lounge. We notice you mention a new drummer we are behind with any news so why has your line up changed... [more]

June 18, 2009 - Dan - Regina Sk
Hey Slim, I see you're going to be at the Calgary Festival this August. They have a great festival there. Am planning to be over there for Friday & Saturday of the festival so will be seeing your set. Are they putting you up... [more]

June 15, 2009 - Mike & Sue
I just had to write you again. For the last two weeks or so my wife and I have been consumed with you from your music to everything about you. In the mornings when we get in the car (we carpool) the first thing we do is start playing... [more]

June 14, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Well, I did promise some more blog hyeah direckly. I am in the final leg of a trifecta of weekend wimpouts. I said I'd be someplace each of these days, Friday through Sunday, and didn't get out to any of them. So, Candye... [more]

June 13, 2009 - The Dohm's
Hey gang, The Dohm's here we will be drive to Illinois to Next weekend to catch both of your shows. We are so EXCITED to see all of you and meet the new drummer. Save a seat up front for us and some talk... [more]

June 8, 2009 - Michael - Vermont
Hey slim it's michael murdock with a hello from up in Burlington Vermont I got to send you a cd of my band the heckhounds. We makin' a new one and getting the tunes down. I know you'll love it. Say hi to cris... [more]

June 7, 2009 - Mike - Virginia
Hey Slim, I heard "Hard Times" on Sirius about a month ago and knew I needed to find out more about you and The Workers. I checked out your website and immediately bought all of your albums from Amazon. My wife and I love... [more]

June 1, 2009 - Watermelon Slim - Escape From The Chicken Coop
Hello there, y'all, I thought I would share this with you. The new CD has been put to bed, fussed over by all, me included, but it's remarkable how close we really all started in our idea of making, essentially, country... [more]

May 21, 2009 - Casey - Oklahoma
Tell slim that casey from okc that we miss him and i will make him some more gumbo when he comes back and will see him at the blues saloon, keep growin your... [more]

May 19, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Here's what I've been doing lately; this blog entry is most especially for my brothers and sisters in VVAW and IVAW. I will write in more detail about the last southern tour, the BMAs, the Pow-Wow, etc. real... [more]

May 16, 2009 - Lynn and Gerard - Memphis
It was great to see you and the Workers at Ground Zero in Memphis last week, then closing out the BMA Thursday night! You were well worth waiting for! I remember the first time we saw you at Brackins in Maryville... [more]

May 11, 2009 - Laurel - Colorado
*Hey! William! * ** *Miss you and the boys here in Colorado. Dennis and I need to let loose, so quit sharing yourself* *with the world and come back to Colorado. Need I mention that I turned the big 60... [more]

May 2, 2009 - Stigs - Ozarks
Hey Slim- ole buddy Stigs here. We would sure love to see you back here in the Ozarks. The Blues Society has a big event going on in June still needing a headliner. You do perfect. Know this... [more]

May 1, 2009 - Tammy Reams - Birthday Wishes
Hey: Happy Birthday Can't wait to see you at the Ribberfest in Madison Indiana, I'll bring you some of that fine whiskey you love... [more]

April 29, 2009 - James Mathers - UK
We look forward to seeing Watermelon Slim back in UK sometime... [more]

April 29, 2009 - Alain - Brussels
Hi ! I just got back home after the Brussels concert. I really can't thank you enough for the good time i spent there listening and watching the show. I don't really want to tell my life here but... [more]

April 28, 2009 - Dawn - Tennessee
Can't wait to see you play May 8th. I saw you play on the porch at Ground Zero in 07 while filming your DVD... [more]

April 27, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Blog Entry April 27 I have been to Scandinavia, Australia and the European continent in the last two months. All of you in the eight countries me and the Workers have visited-- Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Australia... [more]

April 27, 2009 - Eugène en Rosette Swaab - Noelanders
Bill, We wish you a happy birthday. We hope you’ve had a wonderful day yesterday and that the Dutch public was also very enthusiastic. We've enjoyed your concert in Hasselt last Thursday. Especially your... [more]

April 25, 2009 - Bobby Jefts - Birthday Wishes
Slim, Happy Birthday from Eagle River, Alaska! I enjoy your music. Y'all come see us and play in the 49th state... [more]

April 25, 2009 - Texas Ray - Birthday Wishes
Bill, I remember your 50th birthday at Stonewall in Stillwater, OK. My how things have changed! You've come a long way buddy...... Here's to you enjoying another glorious decade of that infamously quirky life... [more]

April 25, 2009 - Patti Dohm - Birthday Wishes
wishing you a very happy birthday today slim. don't let anybody jab you about being sixty. the years and the experiences they have brought teach us patience, tolerance, good judgement, thrift, make us able to laugh... [more]

April 24, 2009 - Rob - Birthday Wishes
Happy birthday you Old Dog ! All the best from an old tubthumper ....looking forward to seeing you guys at some point ...!....Until then ,Be well..and take care ,,, we'll leave a... [more]

April 24, 2009 - Dominica - Birthday Wishes
Hallo Watermelon Slim, I wish you a Happy Birthday and many happy returns and many years of wonderful blues music! Thank you sooo much for the wonderful concert last night in Hasselt!! I saw you in... [more]

April 24, 2009 - Punkin & Dave - Birthday Wishes
Boozhoo Watermelon, We just wanted to send a birthday wish for a good day and as they say in the South "I'm just fine as long as I'm still casting a shadow." Happy Birthday from the Shananaquets in... [more]

April 24, 2009 - Jim - Birthday Wishes
Yo Slim... Happy Birthday! As they say, "You've come a long way, Baby!" Oh, and just to continue with another clichéd phrase...but one that is also rather fitting, "Keep on Truckin... [more]

April 23, 2009 - The Dohms - Happy Birthday Slim
Slim, It is my great honor to wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I can't wait to see you and the workers. The rest of the Dohm's and myself are dying to see you guys. Can't for you to hit the states... [more]

April 20, 2009 - Jenny - Wisconsin
*Hello Slim, Hoping you're having a good spring and enjoying your gigs across the pond in the UK and other places you've been playing for quite a few months. I do have to say tho I'm having some awful bad Watermelon withdrawals... [more]

April 9, 2009 - Colin - Australia
Best wishes for your tour downunder and please come back to do a tour down here in Sydney. Also congrats... [more]

April 5, 2009 - Jack - Vermont
I just heard you for the first time, you were featured on one of the Lefty Blogs doing "Smokestack Lightening". Do you ever come back to Boston/Middlebury? I was in the Marines in Nam 66-67 and came back to tramp the streets... [more]

March 29, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Dear Roger, Yes, I knew he had passed. I met him only once, and he was both charming and feisty. Woulda liked to have known more. My condolences to the blues lovers in Canada, a special place for me. I don't know what Rick the agent... [more]

March 29, 2009 - Roger - Toronto
I'm hoping that you and The Workers are coming back to the Toronto area of Canada real soon!! You probably already know this but I'm writting with a heavy heart. We lost a blues legend this past week Mel Brown, an old golfing... [more]

March 27, 2009 - Ian and Susan - Australia
"Gidday" Slim, Please excuse the Aussie slang, Ian and Susan would like to wish you all the best at the Byron Bay blues Festival at Easter. We hope that the Aussie audience truly appreciates your performance. Regrettably... [more]

March 1, 2009 - Daniel
Hey Slim- Congrats on the nominations - it's your time, brother. Albert Hofmann sends his best... [more]

March 1, 2009 - Susie - Ohio
My nane is susie,I meet you in parkersburg at halloween,I was with stuart.Would love to see you come back around ohio way! Have a great day... [more]

February 20, 2009 - Watermelon Slim
Well, Blues Fans, The historic gig I was going to do next month with Pinetop Perkins and company has been cancelled by the promoter, no explanation given. Am I pissed and disappointed? Youbetcha! I was sure looking forward... [more]

January 23, 2009 - Bill Morkin - Canada
hello slim...you are missed up here in frigid canada...we all enjoyed your new cd and i have reflected on your newiest blog re bush's last day in office etc..we also hope for the best with the new president... [more]

January 23, 2009 - The Watermelon Slim - Inauguration
*/Chatting about the inauguration, I came to understand that Yo-yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman and somebody I can't remember-- these are A-list musicians-- recorded their piece beforehand, because it was impossible... [more]

January 20, 2009 - The Watermelon Slim - Inauguration Day
I have heard several people, both before the election and during Barack Obama's time as president-elect, including one only yesterday-- -George W. Bush's LAST... FULL DAY ON THE JOB-- YAAAAAAYYY!!!-- hope that Obama would not... [more]

January 18, 2009 - The Watermelon Slim
Dear Blues Fans, It is very gratifying to be playing for people who THINK. Blues fans (y'all) THINK. This is the substance of what I have posted about the excesses of Pee Diddy... [more]

January 7, 2009 - Rusty Kendall, Alissa - BC
HI Slim, Michael, Cliff, Ronnie, and the GANG, From Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. Happy New Year!! 09 Miss ya's... [more]

January 2, 2009 - Peter Germain - Ohio
Hi Watermelon I caught you in the summer of 2008 at the Cincinnati Blues Festival. I'd never heard of you before and the open-air environment made it a bit difficult to... [more]

December 23, 2008 - North Carolina
www.wshafm.org Fri 8 to midnight & Sun 4 to 8pm. Tune in. Slim is one of the first artist that I remember including... [more]

December 23, 2008 - the Dohms - Iowa
hi workers i have wished slim a merry christmas but not the three of you yet and i would like to do this now. we wish for you and your familys the merriest christmas... [more]

December 20, 2008 - Watermelon Slim
Howdy, Blues Fans, Y'all have been writing to the blog and connecting with me in other ways ever since I got back from Turkey, and I thought I would just give you a lick... [more]

December 13, 2008 - Punkin - Michigan
Hey "boozhoo" Watermelon Slim – This is Punkin from Michigan and just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and the Workers this holiday season. I am assuming... [more]

December 12, 2008 - Sandie - Rhode Island
Hi Slim!! It was great to see you tonight at Chan's! The show was wonderful - raw - down to earth - from the heart! Also, thanks again for giving me the pick. I... [more]

November 16, 2008 - Watermelon Slim - Turkey
Meerhaba (hello), Blues Fans, Here I am in Turkey, working at one of two computers that work out of five, which are arranged in a pentagon. I have always maintained that... [more]

November 16, 2008 - Van (the coffee man) Wilkin - Wisconsin
Hi Bill I hope all is well in your world. I got this email from a friend in Florida and thought you would appreciate it. I emailed him back and told him about you and... [more]

October 21, 2008 - Merciful Lee Dickens
Hey Slim, Just saying howdy. Long time no et cetera. Read a great review of No Paid Holidays that pretty much sums up the way I feel, too. The guy talked right... [more]

October 21, 2008 - the Dohms - Iowa
hello slim, i pray you have a safe journey to turkey and russia, i know the people will love your music. your music tansends languages and cultures. everyone loves good... [more]

October 19, 2008 - Doug - Alberta
My wife and I saw your solo gig in Turner Valley, Alberta and were, like everyone there, blown away. Amazed and delighted as we were by your harp blowing, and Dobro... [more]

October 19, 2008 - Ann & Phil - Alberta
Hey Slim We really enjoyed your show at Turner Valley, Alberta, Canada last nite. You are one hard-workin' musician! Your a capella version of Northwest... [more]

October 17, 2008 - Laurie - Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
It was great to meet and learn about Watermelon Slim on the Oct '08 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. You've got two new fans in Huntington, NY! Thanks... [more]

October 14, 2008 - Andy - Edmonton
Hey Slim, it's great to see you're coming back to Edmonton this Friday Oct 17 - we're all really looking forward to catching your show again. Last time I saw... [more]

October 7, 2008 - Robert - Oklahoma
Mr. Slim! I remember meeting you in Stillwater at Mike's College Bar back in fall 2003, at one of your shows. I was a senior at OSU at the time workin on... [more]

October 3, 2008 - Dewey - Midwest
I've been hitting a lot of midwestern blues clubs, but was crushed that I couldn't make your Louisville or Grafton shows, so I started feeling sorry... [more]

September 29, 2008 - Jenny - Iowa
Hello to Slim and the Workers...my name is Jenny, I was fortunate to be able to take a nite off from work and take in a show of yours in Dubuque IA... [more]

September 27, 2008 - the Dohms - Iowa
hi slim and the workers, i am sure you must know we had another fantastic time seeing you in debuque. its so obvious how we feel about you and you music... [more]

September 27, 2008 - Watermelon Slim
Dear Blues Fans, It is with the greatest sadness that I must report to you the death of Craig Lawler, my dear friend from Stillwater, Oklahoma. Craig passed... [more]

September 25, 2008 - Clay - Minnesota
Greetings, Slim - just a note to say I finally got the chance to see you live at Famous Dave's in Minneapolis recently. I discovered your music on the XM... [more]

September 25, 2008 - Rusty - B.C.
Rusty,Yvonne & Kendall, From Harrison Hot Springs,B.C. Miss ya's BIG TIME...will catch up to ya soon...Hi Michael,Cliff and Macker!! from Kendall... [more]

September 24, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Well Slim and the delightful workers!! 2 great performances in a month!! Ed, Patti and I have had the time of our lives at both of the locations... [more]

September 18, 2008 - Geoff - England
Hi there My name is Geoff and I have recently became a big fan of yours ever since I accidentally Clicked on a track 'Hard Times' while browsing for Blues on the... [more]

September 13, 2008 - William - Canada
slim...thank you very a great evening of blues and fun...we can hardly wait for your return...i hope you bring the ''workers''....we all wish you happiness... [more]

September 8, 2008 - Patricia - Kentucky
hi slim and the wonderful workers, we had such a wonderful time with you in louisville ky, we were we so flattered that you loved out watermelon slim tee shirts... [more]

September 8, 2008 - Ken - Minnesota
Hey Slim- What a treat, being able to see you perform twice in three days! The show at the college in Mankato was the best performance they have had for the... [more]

September 3, 2008 - Wayne - Michigan
Bill, Just a quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed your shows in Marquette. I say shows because the performance you put on at our "After Party" was... [more]

September 2, 2008 - Chris - Illinois
Hi Slim, Also caught you at the Yooper Blues Fest in Marquette. I was lucky to be in town for my Nieces' wedding. She released me from the second half of the... [more]

September 2, 2008 - Joe - Michigan
Slim, I just wanted to say thank you for an amazing show at the Blues Fest in Marquette, MI last night. I have to admit that I'd never heard your music prior... [more]

September 1, 2008 - David - Michigan
Hey Watermelon Great show in marquette m.i. & the after show jam @ the Skybox. Its David from Coolerlight.com It was nice shooting the shit with ya in the... [more]

August 31, 2008 - Martin - Australia
Hi ya slim and rew, got around to buying your other CDs, you were a huge hit at the Narooma Blues Fest in 2007, loved your song about Australia, have you... [more]

August 31, 2008 - Michael - Massachusetts
Hey Slim!! Its Michael from Green St. in Cambridge and also Broadway from the 70's..Anyway I am happy to see you doing so good and people really hearing you... [more]

August 29, 2008 - Corrine - Edmonton
HEY SLIM YOU JUST MADE A BUNCH OF GOOD OLD GIRLS FROM EDMONTON VERY VERY HAPPY, WE SEE YOU ARE COMING UP TO EDMONTON IN OCTOBER!!!! WE WILL PRESS OUR BLUES... [more]

August 26, 2008 - Brent - Kentucky
Wow! Mr. Slim, I had the great pleasure of seeing you and The Workers last night at Stevie Ray's Blues Bar in Louisville KY. What a show! It was so refreshing... [more]

August 25, 2008 - Scott - Ontario
Slim We caught your show at the Limestone Blues Fest. You are the most hardworkin' honest blues I have seen in a very long time. The show was awesome... [more]

August 25, 2008 - Mike and Andrew - Ontario
*/Mr. Slim is what my grandson Andrew called ya when he met you yesterday[Aug 24th] at the fruit market in Kingston, Ont. He was in AWE all day... [more]

August 22, 2008 - Portia and Gary - Tennessee
Hi Watermelon Slim and the Workers! This is Portia and Gary. We met you 3 years ago at Brackins Blues Bar in Maryville, TN. We are listenting... [more]

August 22, 2008 - Dutchy - Afghanistan
To whomever this may read, I would like to express my gratitude for the signing of a Watermelon Slim CD.It has been given to me by my brother... [more]

August 21, 2008 - Jeff - Maine
Slim, phenomenal show last night in Unity, Me. I'm the guy who requested 'Rattlesnake' (great job!). Forgot to mention, I dj locally here, & we play... [more]

August 21, 2008 - Andy - Maine
Slim, Thank you so very much for a great evening of the blues last night in tiny Unity Maine. You are an incredible musician, with enough energy... [more]

August 17, 2008 - Custer - Massachusetts
Hey Slim , just want to say thanx much for the show on the 15th . the workers were awesome, as were you .and you all were all VERY ACESSABLE... [more]

August 14, 2008 - Patti - Kentucky
ooooooh slim we miss you so bad it hurts, we will see you in louisvile ky come hell or high water. we are so in love with the new cd... [more]

August 12, 2008 - Tammy - Kentucky
Dear Mr. Slim: Meeting you and Ann and Walter ( and his daughter), was wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you, Michael... [more]

August 11, 2008 - Leah - Penn
Salutations! I would like to give Watermelon Slim and the Workers a warm and heartfelt thank you for the wonderful performance I... [more]

August 10, 2008 - Francesca - Ohio
Enjoyed meeting you and the workers at the Cincy Blues Fest and was floored by your performance. Hope to see you back here soon... [more]

August 7, 2008 - Renee - New York
*I saw slim in Lewiston ny and he is great: I have lost touch with a lot of music but am back: he is one of the best harp players on the circuit... [more]

August 7, 2008 - Darlene - New York
Sir. I absolutely loved your concert, hope you will not mind my saying that I enjoyed your presentation more than the second. Keep up the GREAT... [more]

August 7, 2008 - Dewey Godfrey - New York
Yo! Slim, My names Dewey and I met you last night after your concert at Art Park in Lewiston, New York. I just gotta tell again how much I enjoyed... [more]

August 4, 2008 - Steve / Kathy Randall - Oklahoma
Slim, Thank you for a wonderful evening at the Blue Door, Kathy and I were thrilled.I know you have found commercial success as a Blue's Man and indeed... [more]

July 29, 2008 - Merciful Lee Dickens - Seattle
As originally seen in your Myspace page, which I see you've left untended since February - dishes still piled up, ashtray on the porch picked through... [more]

July 23, 2008 - Charlie - England
Hi. Please pass on my heartfelt thanks to Watermelon Slim and the band for their performance on Sunday night. He and the band put everything... [more]

July 20, 2008 - Pierot and Koen - Belgium
Dear Mr Slim, You saved the blues on Saturday 12/07 in Belgium (Peer) Thank the lord because you were there. Fabulous act... [more]

July 14, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Hey Slim and the Worker, Hope all is well on the road. I am writing is response to Mr. Ted Wolf's blog on July 11th. I am SO with you... [more]

July 13, 2008 - John - Belgium
Hi, Yesterday I saw Slim and his Workers in Peer (Belgium). It was a great show. That was really what we here in Belgium... [more]

July 12, 2008 - Arnfried - Belgium
Dear blues-man What a performance at The BRBF PEER, i was impressed by all off you A real discovery into my blues-discovery-journey... [more]

July 12, 2008 - Guilio - Italy
I was in Pistoia last night, thank for the show! I wish you'll come back in Italy next summer... [more]

July 11, 2008 - Ted - Massachusetts
*Superb!* I got the disk yesterday due to becoming a Slim junkie after having seen the show at the Regattabar in Cambridge, MA a while back... [more]

July 10, 2008 - Lynn - West Virginia
Hey Slim and the Workers, I just want to let you know that there are some very excited people here in West Virginia and southern Ohio, as we count... [more]

June 26, 2008 - The Shananaquet Family - Mississippi
Boozhoo Watermelon & the Workers, Just dropping a note to say your show (Oxford, MI BBQ & Blues) and new CD are as fresh as fiddleheads in spring. We... [more]

June 25, 2008 - Frank - Ohio
Hey Slim, Last Friday night at the Creekside Blues festival at Gahanna - you guys were fantastic! Thanks for being so gracious to my friends before... [more]

June 23, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Hey Guys, Well it has been a great week!!!! Our family has had the pleasure of seeing 2 of Slim and Workers shows in 3 days. When we were... [more]

June 20, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Well, I was witness to ANOTHER GREAT performance by Slim and the Workers. Last night was the first time the children was able to see... [more]

June 9, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Hi Guys, Well, I have seen another GREAT PERFORMANCE. I have attended 5 show in the last 8 months. I have to say every show is so different and... [more]

June 9, 2008 - Chris - Toronto, Canada
It was great seeing you at the Waterfront Blues Festival in Toronto on June 8. Your entertaining set (and your kind comments about Canada) made for... [more]

June 8, 2008 - Bruce - Ontario, Canada
Slim et al: Just wanted to say 'Thank You' for the show in Cobourg on Friday night. It was a huge treat to see the band in such an intimate room as the... [more]

June 4, 2008 - Tracy - Indiana
Hey Slim and Worker. We are loading up the car and we will see you in Toledo, Oh on Thursday June 5th. We are YOUR CRAZY FAN CLUB that travels all... [more]

June 1, 2008 - Watermelon Slim - Slim Jams With Canned Heat
Well, Blues Fans, I said I was backed up too far on this blog to talk about everything we Workers have been doing. But I'm damn sure not going... [more]

May 29, 2008 - Watermelon Slim - Thank You
Well, All You Melonheads, I've gotten so far behind in this blog that I am going to just have to do triage on the huge body of things I ought to say... [more]

May 29, 2008 - Patricia - China
Hi Slim: We are quite a bit North of the site of the earthquake and although a tremor was reported in Beijing and Tianjin, we did not feel a thing here. Apparently... [more]

May 24, 2008 - Dave and Nikki - Texas
Wow! We saw Slim at the Pearl in Dallas last night and were blown away! Absolutely the best live blues performance in a Dallas club since, well forever... [more]

May 21, 2008 - Patricia - China
Congratulations and jolts of joy heading your way from across the wide ocean... It was a much needed boost for me to learn of your wonderful victory... [more]

May 15, 2008 - Jetwax - New Zealand
G'dday Slim Was mighty pleased to get the info about your awards from a fellow blues traveller who was also at your Auckland show. I enjoyed our... [more]

May 14, 2008 - Don - Wisconsin
Congratulations Bill to you and The Workers for your two awards! You are truly deserving of them. Make sure you tell Cliff, Michael, and Ronnie... [more]

May 14, 2008 - Don - Michigan
Caught your act in Memphis ------- VERY impressive to say the least. Of all the acts we caught, you and Keb were the most impressive to me... [more]

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]