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The Slags
THE SLAGS have left their loudest days behind. After all, they have been unplugged for a few years. But they think that’s a good thing. And what does that mean? The three Frankfurt musicians radiate musical energy one way or another – with or without an amplifier. You can hear that in the songs of their new album BABYTREE. It is now their seventh studio work, a journey through the entire spectrum of the SLAGS universe. Poppy, punky, but also epic-loopy, bluesy, in a La-La-Land-style or deep inside – it shows all planets of the band’s own solar system. An acoustic journey of discovery, exciting to puzzle over who is actually doing what.
Actually, the ladies wanted to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2020 – with film documentary, the new album, live concerts, festivals. Then, the virus intervened. So everything was quickly postponed to 2022 – new year, new game!
THE SLAGS have used the past twelve months to work on their rock’n’roll doc. Above all, this meant understanding memories, coping with them or rediscovering them in the first place. They viewed old videos, worked up basements full of material, got quotes from various companions, and developed storyboards. Lots to do under the radar. Lockdown time was used to compose, write and even play live in their own garden from time to time. In the end, eleven new songs were ready to be recorded and produced at the end of 2020 – again in collaboration with Oliver Rüger at the Bieber recording studio.
After three decades, THE SLAGS still consist of independent, expressive and strong characters, that work wonderfully even solo – each for herself. But they are always the strongest, when they join forces. For BABYTREE, the name of the game is diversity, versatility, and distinctness. Each of the three artists writes, composes and sings.
After thirty years, THE SLAGS have established themselves on the musical landscape – both as a band, and as individuals. With that confirmed, BABYTREE is their most mature and bold album to-date.
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The Slags on Radio Venice
Radio Venice live from Abbey Road Institute, Frankfurt – October 10, 2021
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TaiAn
Tony “TaiAn” Clark is a shakuhachi player of the Kinko lineage – he studied first with Dr. Dale Olsen Bai-o at Florida State University, later with the famous player Iwamoto Yoshikazu.
Tony plays traditional Zen pieces – “Honkyoku”, as well as classical and new music. He has performed with the Ensemble Online Vienna, the New Philharmonic of Nordrhein Westphalen, at the ECLAT Festival and März music, among others.
Tony also plays guitar and sings and is involved in many different projects, including Tony Clark and Killing Time.
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TaiAn on Radio Venice
Radio Venice live from Abbey Road Institute, Frankfurt – October 10, 2021
Radio Venice S15.E01 with Dan Bay – September 13, 2020
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Andreas Keppler
Andreas Keppler (Frankfurt, Germany) is a vocalist and percussionist on a life-long journey with music, bands and productions in live and studio productions. Several tours in Europe and the USA (eg with SAGA (CAN), Nazareth (GB), Fates Warning (USA), Scorpions (DEU / USA). Participation in various major events – eg Sturgis Bike Rallye, German Bike Week etc. Previous projects include La Mimosas, and he now tours with The Chain, a Fleetwood Mac cover band based in Germany.
Andreas Keppler on Radio Venice
Radio Venice live from Abbey Road Institute, Frankfurt – October 10, 2021
with La Mimosas:
Radio Venice S14.E03 – May 24, 2020
Radio Venice on Tour – Frankfurt – August 21, 2017
Field Trippin’ Fest – September 16, 2017
Follow The Chain
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Radio Venice S18.E02
with Michael Vest
Who or what inspires you?
Fearless artists who are environmentalists
Why do you love Radio Venice?
Loving, local lunatics keeping live music afloat and Venice beach freaky
Favorite song right now?
The Doors: Riders on the Storm (new Atmos mix)
Favorite album right now?
Today it’s Pat Metheny: Side-Eye NYC
Latest hobby you picked up?
Learning to mix music
Last thing you read?
Michael Pollan: This is your mind on plants
Best breakup song?
Joy Division: Love Will Tear Us Apart
Best makeout song?
Led Zeppelin: Rain Song
Favorite quarantine activity?
Gardening and then red wine
Favorite comfort food?
Chinese. Maybe Kung Pao Chicken
Favorite instrument …
My Martin Baby guitar
… and does it have a name?
Chumash Cave
with Shelly Brown
Who or what inspires you?
Just finding time inspires me.
Why do you love Radio Venice?
Organic, community, passion, integrity. But mainly Rae.
Favorite song right now?
Harry Styles. Don’t judge me. Ha! It has a good fish film clip.
Favorite album right now?
Katchafire. Ha! A fan in Montana reminded me 🙂
Latest hobby you picked up?
Dancing Hula
Last thing you read?
“Amazing True Stories of Women in the Air”
-Australian Women Pilots
Best breakup song?
Anything by Jeff Buckley
Best makeout song?
Indian Ragas. They go for a loooong time 🙂
Favorite quarantine activity?
Recording my podcast. Walking in circles on the beach.
Favorite comfort food?
Shitake Mushroom Ravioli
Favorite instrument …
My Dad’s Dobro
… and does it have a name?
It’s called “Be careful with that, it was my Dad’s”
with Dylan Chambers
Who or what inspires you?
James Brown, Prince, solid grooves and anything that makes me feel good.
Favorite song right now?
Good Kisser – Lake Street Dive
Favorite album right now?
Beach Boys Greatest Hits
Favorite instrument …
Guitar
… and does it have a name?
Patti Anne
Dylan Chambers
The pop/funk/R&B/soul singer and guitarist that is Dylan Chambers has journeyed from Arlington, TX to Los Angeles, where the powerhouse vocalist has dug his heels in, coming a long way.
Spinning up a string of new singles with longtime producer, Stefan Litrownik (Boyz II Men, Andy Grammer), Chambers is raring to garner the charm of timeless classics, having no scruples about citing modern stalwarts, such as Vulfpeck, Jacob Collier, St. Paul and the Broken Bones and all who are concerned with preserving the sanctity of soul.
In the past, he’s collaborated with producer John Alagia (John Mayer, Herbie Hancock), critically acclaimed singer Haley Reinhart (American Idol, F is for Family) and Grammy Award nominated, multi-platinum jazz artist Dave Koz.
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Dylan Chambers on Radio Venice
Radio Venice S18.E02 – September 26, 2021
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Shelly Brown
Shelly is a singer, songwriter, vocal coach and more, hailing from the bayous of the Northern Rivers in New South Wales, Australia. She was brought up jamming, fed on it from the womb- singing is her natural state of ease. She loves drinking coffee, then teaching people about singing, about harmony, about the musical release in letting go; fuelled by soul music, jazz improv and a folky calm.
The covid universe has redefined music for our culture, and so, musicians are finding new ways to create and be their prolific selves. Shelly created a songwriting circle, to build community and encourage inspiration; she creates a singing lesson podcast welcoming you to partake in your own personal singing lesson and jamming inspired music theory. Shelly loves to serenade at weddings, teach vocal groups, and was sinking her head and heart into teaching choirs as covid hit.
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Shelly Brown on Radio Venice
Radio Venice S18.E02 – September 26, 2021
Radio Venice S16.E01 – January 17, 2021
Radio Venice 5 Year Anniversary Show – September 20, 2020
Radio Venice on Tour – Australia – May 3, 2016
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