The Slim Kings will perform at the John Barleycorn in Owego on Sunday, June 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. (Provided photo)
On Sunday, June 14 from 4 to 7 p.m., the John Barleycorn, located on Front Street in Owego, will present The Slim Kings.
Described as “Blues based rock with a modern edge”, this band from New York City features singer/guitarist Michael Sackler-Berner, lead guitarist Henry Geller, bassist Andy Attanasio, and legendary drummer Liberty DeVitto (who spent over three decades performing and recording with Billy Joel).
The cost of the performance is $5 at the door on the evening of the event.
“The Slim Kings roam the rock ‘n’ roll topography with a soul-satisfying pastiche of Americana, classic rock and blues rock and when you see them live, you’ve got to add a jam band aesthetic as well because lead guitarist Henry Geller is a monster – and they do jam. Big time!
Their two self-released indie statements, Dirty Socks and Fresh Socks, with a combined 17 tracks, is an adventurous eclectic electric meandering through different styles that coalesces into a singular whole.
Singer Michael Sackler-Berner is a vocalist that can really sing, which seems, at least, to be something of a rarity in new rock bands these days. Depending upon the track, he’s all attitude, spit ‘n’ polish, rude, reserved, pissed-off or in love.
The rhythm section is key in The Slim Kings as bassist Andy Attanasio and drummer Liberty DeVitto are one.
DeVitto, 63, might be an odd fit with these 20-somethings – but upon closer inspection, he’s perfect, driving the bus, so to speak, with an authoritative pow. Portions of this report are by Mike Greenblatt – The Aquarian Weekly.
