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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams

Friday, November 01, 2024 @ 7:30pm



Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001

Voted Chronogram Magazine’s “Best Band of 2022” for their rootsy rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary.

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. With vocals “soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic” the resident shaman of Slambovia, lead singer Joziah Longo, is joined onstage by bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and the brilliant guitar-slinging and mandolin-playing skills of Sharkey McEwen – creating a show that constantly evolves “with a little help from their friends,” — RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums).

Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, a hint of southern rock and solid songwriting elevates this version of Americana to new heights. The band’s latest studio release, A Very Unusual Head is considered to be “their finest work to date.” – 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.

“Top albums of 2022” – Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK

“They take the stage by storm!” – NY Times

“The cool end of Americana” – Maverick Magazine, UK

“Longo is an awesome songwriter” – Garth Hudson, The Band

“Great songs and a whole lotta heart” – Meg Griffin, SiriusXM

“Simply one of the finest American bands” – All Music

Woodbridge Township presents The Slambodian Circus of Dreams at The Avenel Performing Arts Center with support from Woodbridge Arts.




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