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 Too Slim and the Taildraggers(Underworld Records) LINKS: Band Website BIO: Tim “Too Slim” Langford, with his band the Taildraggers, have created an eclectic style of Roots-Rock, Americana, and Blues, that has become a genre all its own. Too Slim‘s ever evolving musical direction cannot be classified into any box or category. The eclectic nature of the band allows Too Slim and the Taildraggers to easily cross-over and appeal to audiences of various musical tastes. Too Slim and the Taildraggers are amongst the lineage of talented artists cultivated from the world famous northwest music scene. This award winning band has been voted the Best Regional act, 11 times by the Cascade Blues Association, the largest organization of it’s kind in the USA. Too Slim and the Taildraggers have multiple awards from various NW Reader’s Polls and other NW Blues Societies for Best Band and Best Album. Founding member Tim ‘‘Too Slim“ Langford has won multiple individual awards as Best Guitarists, Best Slide Guitarist, and Best Songwriter. Too Slim and the Taildraggers are in the Hall of Fame in three NW Blues Societies. Their devoted fan base has grown over the years into a National and International following. Experiencing a Too Slim and the Taildragger concert is like taking a journey through the history of American music. Too Slim’s music style ranges from down home blues , funky blues rock, americana, southern swamp rock, and instrumental guitar styles. The band, led by singer, songwriter and guitarist, Tim “Too Slim” Langford, is backed by the top shelf rhythm section of bass man Dave Nordstrom, and drummer Rudy Simone. "The new CD (Free Your Mind) takes the group’s blues-based music to new heights, adding rock and Americana influences that make the disc a joyous listen. All of its 11 songs were written by Tim Langford and demonstrate his growth as a songwriter and observer of the human condition. ..." - Mark Pucci Media "The Fortune Teller" was Charting #9 in the Nation On Billboard Blues Charts late 2007 and into 2008 "The Fortune Teller" is included on a compilation Disc released on 11/11/2007 with Gregg Allman, Mick Fleetwood Band, Brian Setzer, Brian Ray, Love Riders, Jack Mack & The Heart Attack, Andy Summers, Randy Bachman, Robby Krieger, Todd Smallwood, Jeff Healey ~ The proceeds with benefit Muscular Dystrophy Too Slim and the Taildraggers win a Muddy Award for "Best Regional Band" for the 11th year in a row!! Too Slim and the Taildraggers are headliners at theaters, festivals, and concert stages. The band has shared the stage with the likes of Bo Diddley, Lucinda Williams, The Little River Band, The Doobie Brothers, Brian Howe, Brian Setzer, Johnny Lang, .38 Special, Robert Cray, Otis Rush, Jeff Healey, Ted Nugent, Los Lobos, Lonnie Mack, Blue Oyster Cult, Heart, Travis Tritt, Junior Brown, Gatemouth Brown, Neil McCoy, Delbert McClinton, Blues Travelers,Steppenwolf, Johnny and Edgar Winter. Discography 2009 - Free Your Mind (Read a Review) 2007 - The Fortune Teller 2005 – Lucky 13 (compilation CD) 2005 – Beer and Barbeque Chips ("Live" CD") 2003 – Tales of Sin and Redemption 2002 – Goin’ Public (Live Solo Public Radio performance) 2001 – Bootleg Volume 1("Live CD") 2000 – Kingsize Troublemaker’s 1999 – Pint Store Blues (Solo Acoustic) 1997 – Blues for EB 1995 – Swamp Opera 1994 – Wanted “Live” 1992 – El’ Rauncho Grundge’ 1990 – Rock em’ Dead 1988 – Swingin’ in the Underworld |