Artist description Hard-hitting, creative, and soulful blues band featuring the 35 year veteran bluesman Watermelon Slim. This band takes blues to a new level every time they perform. Catchy guitar technique by "Texas" Ray Isom overlapped with outstanding harp and that signature Slim voice. This is THE up and coming four man effort that has rapidly gained popularity in Oklahoma and across the internet. Fried Okra Jones has just released their debut CD, which is currently available at area shows or from the website, and is busy performing around Oklahoma and writing songs. With over 200 original songs and an extensive knowledge of old school blues, this band is at ease performing a variety of both.

Music Style Blues, Blues Rock

Musical Influences Hendrix, SRV, Magic Dick, Junior Brown, Johnny Winter, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Eric Burden

Similar Artists Fabulous Thunderbirds, Blind Slim, Danny Baker Band, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers

Artist History Formed in November of 1999 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Recorded four original songs at Bell Labs, Norman, Oklahoma, the following month. Recorded, produced, and mixed by Fried Okra Jones and Trent Bell.

Group Members Watermelon Slim - Vocals/Harp/Slide Guitar, "Texas" Ray Isom - Lead Guitar/Vocals, SuperDave Ogden - Bass, Lucas Mcguire - Drums

Instruments Harp, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums Bill Homans - Merry Airbrakes 1973; Fried Okra Jones 2000

Press Reviews Riffage FEATURED ARTIST 6/23/2000: Watermelon Slim plays a mean, perfectly raw and raspy mouth harp. When he pulls the harp from his mouth, his super trademark vocals take over. He and his band have a killer blues style that will knock your socks off.

Location Stillwater, Oklahoma - USA

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