ABOUT THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS "They're not just a band. That's like saying the Bible is just a book..." – Fairfield County Weekly A rootsy rockin' psychedelica, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams have been expanding the borders of the Americana genre with fantastic stories and performances since the late 90’s in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Voted "Best Band of 2022" in their home state of New York by Chronogram Magazine, the Slambovians' connection with audiences taps into a greater human-ness. Charismatic frontman, Joziah Longo, presides center-ring with vocals "Soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic", joined onstage by founding bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin,flute) and the guitar-slinging skills of Sharkey McEwen, creating a show that constantly evolves "with a little help from their friends.” Touring bandmates also include RJ McCarty (bass, keys, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums). Exploring the depths of Americana one trippy tune at a time, elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix. (Waterboys co-founder Anthony Thistlethwaite is featured on A Very Unusual Head). Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock and solid songwriting elevates this version of Americana to new heights. Currently touring their sixth studio release, A Very Unusual Head is considered to be "Their finest work to date." - Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK. Fans of the band include: Garth Hudson (The Band), Dar Williams, Anthony Thistlethwaite (The Waterboys), Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) "Top albums of 2022" – Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK “They take the stage by storm!” – NY Times "9 out of 10 - Love at first spin!" – Americana UK "The cool end of Americana" - Maverick Magazine, UK “Longo is an awesome songwriter” – Garth Hudson, The Band "Great songs and a whole lotta heart" – Sirius diSorDer, SiriusXM “Simply one of the finest American bands” – All Music "The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist Frank Zappa, John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band New Album: "A Very Unusual Head" Recorded over the last four years in five studios and two countries, A Very Unusual Head is a kaleidoscope of songs by New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Opening their creative tent to notable performer friends: fellow New Yorker Dar Williams, Anthony Thistlethwaite (The Waterboys), Kolson Pickard (producer Tall Heights, Pico Romanesque) the songs and musical escapades of the band make for a sonically beautiful, creative and adventurous album. Inspired by the surrealist painters and Dylan as a 12 year old growing up in Philadelphia, Longo chronicles a bit of that journey honoring those who offer an intellectual/creative escape hatch needed to sort life’s big questions. A Very Unusual Head is the band’s sixth studio album released in 2022.

Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams at the Fairfield Theatre Company, in Fairfield, CT, on 5/19, 7:45PM. Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" by NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. Musical influences of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett, and The Waterboys can be heard, yet the Slambovians' musicianship and critically acclaimed songwriting stand on their own. Joziah (the resident shaman of Slambovia), leads with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums). This Woodstock-tinged psychedelia has a hint of southern rock and British folk combined with solid songwriting - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible! The band’s latest studio release, A Very Unusual Head is considered to be “their finest work to date,” according to Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK. The Waterboys’ Anthony Thistlethwaite is featured on A Very Unusual Head, and singer-songwriter Dar Williams, who also covers the Slambovians’ “Sullivan Lane” on her latest album.

Where exactly is Slambovia? Maybe it’s an island that lived in David Bowie’s head. Maybe it’s an archipelago floating in Leonard Cohen’s retired pen. Wherever it is, Caffè Lena invites you to take a peek behind the Slambovian curtain and experience the creative engine behind the band in this rare and intimate performance by the founding members. Voted “Best Band of 2022” in their home state of New York by Chronogram Magazine, Charismatic frontman, Joziah presides center-ring with vocals that are as soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic, joined onstage by founding bandmates Tink (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and the guitar-slinging skills of Sharkey McEwen. Hear rarely performed songs with elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys, from their deep catalog, and from their latest project A Very Unusual Head - among the “Best Albums of 2022” according to Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK. “Like a snowball full of heart and unabashed beauty with songs of hope and resistant joy.” (Jambase.com) Slambovia may not be on a map, but you can still visit the Circus of Dreams on May 24. Something surreal this way comes! Stream this show live at Caffè Lena TV. Enjoy one week of access with your live stream ticket.

This Towne Crier show is the band's final show before their much anticipated UK 2024 tour which begins on June 12th. This “must attend” event is also a chance to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of “A Good Thief Tips His Hat" with the band - hear rarely performed songs from the “Good Thief” album at this show! Explore the depths of Americana “one trippy tune at a time” with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted “Best Band” by NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. This Woodstock-tinged Americana has a hint of southern rock, British folk combined with solid songwriting – a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible! Dylan, Bowie, Syd Barrett, Tom Petty, and The Waterboys can be heard, yet the Slambovians’ musicianship and critically acclaimed songwriting stand on their own. Joziah Longo (the resident shaman of Slambovia), leads with vocals described as “soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” – RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums). “They take the stage by storm!” – NY Times “Great songs and a whole lotta heart” – Meg Griffin, SiriusXM “”Simply one of the finest American bands” – All Music “The cool end of Americana” – Maverick Magazine, UK

Slambovian UK Tour 2024 "They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times "Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – WFUV Radio
, NYC 
"The cool end of Americana" – Maverick Magazine, UK Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" this June in the UK with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" for their rootsy rockin' psychedelica by NY’s Chronogram Magazine, the deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. The Slambovians’ tour history in the UK goes back to 2008, playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as faithful fans. In 2022 they headlined Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and several other venues where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Consummate entertainers, lead singer Joziah Longo charms with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (bass, keys, banjo, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums) who have been touring with the band since their UK tour in 2019.  Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians' musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, British folk and solid songwriting amp up this version of Americana - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible. "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon UK TOUR DATES: (SEE LINKS on Bandsintown) Fri. 14th June • Devizes Arts Festival Box office: 07833 342067 devizesartsfestival.org.uk Sat. 15th June • Pocklington Arts Centre Box office: 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Sun. 16th June • The Live Room, Saltaire Box office: 07855 164182 theliveroom.info Thurs. 20th June • The Stables, Milton Keynes  Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org Wed 19th June • Acapela Studio, Cardiff Box office: 02920 890862 acapela.co.uk Friday 21st June • Chelmsford Social Club https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605080   Sat. 22nd June • TBA Sun. 23rd June • First Light Festival, Lowestoft firstlightlowestoft.com

Slambovian UK Tour 2024 "They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times "Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – WFUV Radio
, NYC 
"The cool end of Americana" – Maverick Magazine, UK Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" this June in the UK with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" for their rootsy rockin' psychedelica by NY’s Chronogram Magazine, the deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. The Slambovians’ tour history in the UK goes back to 2008, playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as faithful fans. In 2022 they headlined Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and several other venues where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Consummate entertainers, lead singer Joziah Longo charms with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (bass, keys, banjo, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums) who have been touring with the band since their UK tour in 2019.  Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians' musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, British folk and solid songwriting amp up this version of Americana - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible. "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon UK TOUR DATES: (SEE LINKS on Bandsintown) Fri. 14th June • Devizes Arts Festival Box office: 07833 342067 devizesartsfestival.org.uk Sat. 15th June • Pocklington Arts Centre Box office: 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Sun. 16th June • The Live Room, Saltaire Box office: 07855 164182 theliveroom.info Thurs. 20th June • The Stables, Milton Keynes  Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org Wed 19th June • Acapela Studio, Cardiff Box office: 02920 890862 acapela.co.uk Friday 21st June • Chelmsford Social Club https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605080   Sat. 22nd June • TBA Sun. 23rd June • First Light Festival, Lowestoft firstlightlowestoft.com

Slambovian UK Tour 2024 "They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times "Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – WFUV Radio
, NYC 
"The cool end of Americana" – Maverick Magazine, UK Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" this June in the UK with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" for their rootsy rockin' psychedelica by NY’s Chronogram Magazine, the deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. The Slambovians’ tour history in the UK goes back to 2008, playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as faithful fans. In 2022 they headlined Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and several other venues where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Consummate entertainers, lead singer Joziah Longo charms with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (bass, keys, banjo, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums) who have been touring with the band since their UK tour in 2019.  Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians' musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, British folk and solid songwriting amp up this version of Americana - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible. "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon UK TOUR DATES: (SEE LINKS on Bandsintown) Fri. 14th June • Devizes Arts Festival Box office: 07833 342067 devizesartsfestival.org.uk Sat. 15th June • Pocklington Arts Centre Box office: 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Sun. 16th June • The Live Room, Saltaire Box office: 07855 164182 theliveroom.info Thurs. 20th June • The Stables, Milton Keynes  Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org Wed 19th June • Acapela Studio, Cardiff Box office: 02920 890862 acapela.co.uk Friday 21st June • Chelmsford Social Club https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605080   Sat. 22nd June • TBA Sun. 23rd June • First Light Festival, Lowestoft firstlightlowestoft.com

Slambovian UK Tour 2024 "They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times "Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – WFUV Radio
, NYC 
"The cool end of Americana" – Maverick Magazine, UK Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" this June in the UK with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" for their rootsy rockin' psychedelica by NY’s Chronogram Magazine, the deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. The Slambovians’ tour history in the UK goes back to 2008, playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as faithful fans. In 2022 they headlined Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and several other venues where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Consummate entertainers, lead singer Joziah Longo charms with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (bass, keys, banjo, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums) who have been touring with the band since their UK tour in 2019.  Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians' musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, British folk and solid songwriting amp up this version of Americana - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible. "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon UK TOUR DATES: (SEE LINKS on Bandsintown) Fri. 14th June • Devizes Arts Festival Box office: 07833 342067 devizesartsfestival.org.uk Sat. 15th June • Pocklington Arts Centre Box office: 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Sun. 16th June • The Live Room, Saltaire Box office: 07855 164182 theliveroom.info Thurs. 20th June • The Stables, Milton Keynes  Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org Wed 19th June • Acapela Studio, Cardiff Box office: 02920 890862 acapela.co.uk Friday 21st June • Chelmsford Social Club https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605080   Sat. 22nd June • TBA Sun. 23rd June • First Light Festival, Lowestoft firstlightlowestoft.com

Slambovian UK Tour 2024 "They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times "Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – WFUV Radio
, NYC 
"The cool end of Americana" – Maverick Magazine, UK Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" this June in the UK with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" for their rootsy rockin' psychedelica by NY’s Chronogram Magazine, the deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. The Slambovians’ tour history in the UK goes back to 2008, playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as faithful fans. In 2022 they headlined Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and several other venues where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Consummate entertainers, lead singer Joziah Longo charms with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (bass, keys, banjo, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums) who have been touring with the band since their UK tour in 2019.  Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians' musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, British folk and solid songwriting amp up this version of Americana - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible. "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon UK TOUR DATES: (SEE LINKS on Bandsintown) Fri. 14th June • Devizes Arts Festival Box office: 07833 342067 devizesartsfestival.org.uk Sat. 15th June • Pocklington Arts Centre Box office: 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Sun. 16th June • The Live Room, Saltaire Box office: 07855 164182 theliveroom.info Thurs. 20th June • The Stables, Milton Keynes  Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org Wed 19th June • Acapela Studio, Cardiff Box office: 02920 890862 acapela.co.uk Friday 21st June • Chelmsford Social Club https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605080   Sat. 22nd June • TBA Sun. 23rd June • First Light Festival, Lowestoft firstlightlowestoft.com

Slambovian UK Tour 2024 "They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times "Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – WFUV Radio
, NYC 
"The cool end of Americana" – Maverick Magazine, UK Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" this June in the UK with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" for their rootsy rockin' psychedelica by NY’s Chronogram Magazine, the deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. The Slambovians’ tour history in the UK goes back to 2008, playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as faithful fans. In 2022 they headlined Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and several other venues where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Consummate entertainers, lead singer Joziah Longo charms with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (bass, keys, banjo, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums) who have been touring with the band since their UK tour in 2019.  Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians' musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, British folk and solid songwriting amp up this version of Americana - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible. "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon UK TOUR DATES: (SEE LINKS on Bandsintown) Fri. 14th June • Devizes Arts Festival Box office: 07833 342067 devizesartsfestival.org.uk Sat. 15th June • Pocklington Arts Centre Box office: 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Sun. 16th June • The Live Room, Saltaire Box office: 07855 164182 theliveroom.info Thurs. 20th June • The Stables, Milton Keynes  Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org Wed 19th June • Acapela Studio, Cardiff Box office: 02920 890862 acapela.co.uk Friday 21st June • Chelmsford Social Club https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605080   Sat. 22nd June • TBA Sun. 23rd June • First Light Festival, Lowestoft firstlightlowestoft.com

Slambovian UK Tour 2024 "They take the stage by storm!" – NY Times "Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – WFUV Radio
, NYC 
"The cool end of Americana" – Maverick Magazine, UK Explore the depths of Americana "one trippy tune at a time" this June in the UK with New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted "Best Band" for their rootsy rockin' psychedelica by NY’s Chronogram Magazine, the deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary. The Slambovians’ tour history in the UK goes back to 2008, playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as faithful fans. In 2022 they headlined Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and several other venues where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Consummate entertainers, lead singer Joziah Longo charms with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (bass, keys, banjo, sax) and Matthew Abourezk (drums) who have been touring with the band since their UK tour in 2019.  Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians' musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, British folk and solid songwriting amp up this version of Americana - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistible. "Longo is an awesome songwriter" – Garth Hudson, The Band
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon UK TOUR DATES: (SEE LINKS on Bandsintown) Fri. 14th June • Devizes Arts Festival Box office: 07833 342067 devizesartsfestival.org.uk Sat. 15th June • Pocklington Arts Centre Box office: 01759 301547 pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk Sun. 16th June • The Live Room, Saltaire Box office: 07855 164182 theliveroom.info Thurs. 20th June • The Stables, Milton Keynes  Box office: 01908 280800 stables.org Wed 19th June • Acapela Studio, Cardiff Box office: 02920 890862 acapela.co.uk Friday 21st June • Chelmsford Social Club https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605080   Sat. 22nd June • TBA Sun. 23rd June • First Light Festival, Lowestoft firstlightlowestoft.com

New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams has been coloring ‘outside the lines’ of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performances since forming 20 years ago in the Hudson Valley of New York. Their Woodstock-tinged psychedelia has a hint of southern rock, celtic and British folk combined with solid songwriting - a slice of Americana pie that is irresistable! This June the band returns to the UK following a wildly successful 2022 tour headlining Fairport's Cropredy Festival, Wickham Festival and more where they were voted “Best Band” by fans and promoters alike. Playing towns and festivals from Lochinvar to Penzance since 2008, the Slambovians’ touring history in the UK goes back several years, so they look forward to this tour where once again they bring good will, songs and a bit of magic to new audiences as well as the faithful who have been waiting. Joziah Longo (the resident shaman of Slambovia), leads with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their own magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums). Elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix (Waterboys co-founder Anto Thistlethwaite is featured on their latest album.) A Very Unusual Head’ is described as ”hilariously genius, philosophically cosmic, folk-metal mastery - the title track is a tip of the hat to the ‘irregular head’ of Syd Barrett and the theme of the album was inspired by the ‘outsiders’ of science and art. The album was included in Rock’n’Reel Magazine’s "Best Albums of 2022" and described as 'their finest work to date.' Exploring the depths of Americana with an artful edge, elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett, and The Waterboys flavor the musical mix.

Trio show featuring Joziah, Tink, and Sharkey of The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Voted best Hudson Valley band of 2022 by Chronogram Magazine, Slambovian Circus of Dreams will perform in a rare unplugged trio performance by the acclaimed band’s founding members. Charismatic front man Joziah Longo, whose vocals have been described as “bewitching,” will be joined onstage by bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and the extraordinary guitar-slinging Sharkey McEwen. Since the late 90’s in Sleepy Hollow, New York, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, part rootsy, part rocking, part psychedelic, has been captivating audiences with their unique sound and human-connecting lyrics. With elements of Dylan, Bowie, The Incredible String Band and Syd Barrett, the band blends Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock, and superb songwriting into their own unique brand of Americana music. Their music has garnered such musician fans as: Garth Hudson (The Band), Dar Williams, Gary Burke (Bob Dylan, Joe Jackson), and Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull). This Hudson Valley band “[takes] the stage by storm,” according to the New York Times, and has been described by All Music as “simply one of the finest American bands.” Come hear them play from their deep catalog and from "A Very Unusual Head," named one of the "Best Albums of 2022" (Rock’n’Reel Magazine, U.K.), before they go off to appear at festivals throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. “Longo is an awesome songwriter.” – Garth Hudson, The Band "Great songs and a whole lotta heart" -- Meg Griffin, SiriusXM "They're not just a band. That's like saying the Bible is just a book..." – Fairfield County Weekly https://slambovia.com/