We are pleased to announce Tracy Fontes , our new lead vocalist! Tracy, a Providence native, comes to the Slacks after a seven-year gig singing with renowned vocalist and Roomful of Blues alum Mac Odom.
Tracy grew up with Motown and Philly soul, and his voice reminds one of the great soul crooners Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke and Edwin Starr. The Slacks look forward to adding material to the repertoire that will showcase Tracy’s high tenor style. “If you are not growing, then where are you?” says Tracy.
“Tracy has been coming to rehearsals amazingly prepared,” says Slacks guitarist and long-time Tracy fan Mike Duke. “Great work ethic,” says Slacks music director Jeremy Valadez. With his veteran’s showmanship, he has already gained a close following at our weekly Cantab gigs
“It’s all about sharing good music,” says Tracy. He’s looking forward to bringing song ideas to the Slacks and getting into the recording studio. A fan of collaboration, Tracy says the Slacks “are the right guys to do it with.”
What else? Tracy owns a 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood coupe with a vinyl Landau roof. Class act all the way.Welcome aboard Tracy.
