Artist description Known mostly as a white boy blues guitar slinger - vocalist. I have 5 of my own CD's and appear on a few others. 4 of the 5 CD's are on the Italian label - Appaloosa - in Milan,and are distributed world wide by them as well. The 5th CD is on my own self produced Possum Phono-Graphics label, and is available at my gigs and web site. I've played in every S.E. state and many European countrys as well. We play BOTH kinds of music, rythym AND blues !

Music Style Blues, R & B, Jazz, Blues - Rock, Americana

Musical Influences The 3 Kings - Albert, B. B., Freddie. Clapton, Beck, Hendrix, SRV, Johnny Winter, the Allman Brothers, Little Milton, Bobby Bland, Wilson Pickett, Johnnie Taylor, James & Lucky Peterson, Paul

Similar Artists Robert Cray, Allman Bros., Eric Clapton

Artist History Born July 15th, 1956 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL moved to Sarasota at age 6months - Started playing guitar at age 13 inspired by my friend Jack Clark. Started getting gigs in my early 20's, held various day jobs at that time but have not had to since 1984.

Group Members Gene Hardage aka Sarasota Slim- guitar/vocals, Joel Hendrix-drums, Michael Chavers-bass, Josh Nelms - Guitar. Past members include: Boneshaker, Sam Mudd, Marty Bednar, Dave Mankus, Steve Simpson, Fred Stanley, Pete Barnett, Donny O'Bierne, Jess Hoover, Tony Jefferson, Gregg Poulos, Frank Dezeak, Thom Doucette, Dennis McCarthy, Gregg Orivic, Bill Pinner, Lucky Peterson, Dean Germain, BenJammin Sudano, Mike Bohnsac, Doc, Quency Jennings, Ed Lanier, Tim Heding

Instruments Guitar(s), Piano - Organ, Bass, Drums

Albums Bourbon To Beale, Living In My Suitecase, Hungry Man, Live In 95 - Deep In the Southern Trenches, Snook Fishin'

Press Reviews http://www.sarasotaslim.com/press.htmlPress Lies and Exaggerations November 23, 2000 - Pelican Press - Siesta Key"Sarasota Slim is not famous. He doesn't own his own tour bus or travel with an entourage. Nor are you likely to see him headlining shows at the Ice Palace. But Sarasota Slim is the real deal. A talented and tenacious guitarist, vocalist and songwriter who has been plying his craft relentlessly around the Southeast and on occasional tours to Europe for the better part of two decades. Slim is the rare hybrid who is able to incorporate both speed and economy in his tasteful, heartfelt chops. He also possesses a secret weapon that often suprises people when they first hear him: a beautiful, warm tenor voice, complete with good range, timbre and vibrato... ...Despite all the hardships facing a full time musician, the tenacious Slim just keeps getting the job done live and consistantly putting out good music. 1999's "Snook Fishin' " is his fifth release (Slim previously recorded four albums for Italy's Appaloosa label), and features Joel Hendrix on drums, Mike Chavers on bass and Quency Jennings on organ. Keyboardist Jennings has since been replaced by the band's newest member, Tim Heding. Heding boasts a gold record from his days playing with Gregg Allman on the "I'm No Angel" LP He's worked as a sideman for several luminaries, most notably The Godfather of Soul, James Brown" Phil Colpas

Additional Info Bootleg, and A Joyful Noise

Location St.Petersburg, FL - USA

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