The 'Slacks featured in the Weekly Dig

Jonathan Donaldson from Boston's weekly alternative-alternative newspaper, Weekly Dig, gives the 'Slacks their props on page 20 of this week's issue.

Lasseiz Les Bon Temps Roulez!!

A new year, a new venue - but the same fun and frivolity held court at Johnny D's Uptown last Friday night for the 16th annual Mardi Gras party, hosted by the venerable Mickey Bliss. Once again, the Slacks were called upon to wrap up the night with some funky, sweaty music to please the revelers who came in droves to hear not only the Slacks, but the Second Line Social Order Preservation and Pleasure Society Brass Band (I think that's right), Preacher Jack, and the Confederacy of Dumpsters as well. We had a great time, again!!! Thanks to all who attended, and to those who didn't...well...there's always next year!

Intergalatic Funk

Okay...So, I'm a Star Wars fan, right?

We're playin' our second set last Thursday @ the Cantab. And, we're all movin' & groovin'; shakin' and bakin'. And, whom do I see in front of me? None other than Padme, Queen Amadala herself, Natalie Portman, bustin' that thang on the floor. In front of me!

I'm glad you could join us!
Hope to see you again next time you're in town. We'll have a Pabst waitin' for ya at the bar!

See y'all next Thursday. And, may the funk be with you!

Peace and Chicken Grease

Have Birthday, Will Party

It had been awhile since I've been back to Roslindale. Village Sushi. Mid-Nov. '07. A bottle of warm, house sake. Sushi and a Dragon Roll. Then, a bowlin' party @ The Milky Way. Ahhh, yes. That was awesome.

So, my return didn't cease to delivery another great time!
This time it was a Birthday Bash!!!

So, again, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jefferey!
Everything was amazing! The food. Sweet, savory, and overall yummy-licious.
The atmosphere at the Sons of Italy in the heart of Roslindale Square was more than playful! Everyone runnin' around havin' a great time. I'm glad the Chicken Slacks could be a part of that night!

We all had a great time. Thanks, Jeff.
And, a Special Thanks to Jackie, Lizzy, Julia, Sue, and Nat for your help!

See y'all @ the Cantab this Thursday where we'll be gettin' ya to shake your money-maker up and down for that stroke on the dance floor!!!
Until then,
Peace and Chicken Grease!

New YouTube video from Johnny D's

A great show last weekend at Johnny D's! Despite the snowstorm, some 200 folks braved the weather to get down to some heavy soul. We love your dedication.

Check out this YouTube video that was shot that night of a 9 minute "Rollin' With The Punches." Look for the "View in HD" option on the bottom left to see the High-def version. Dig those dance moves - both on and off the stage!

Enjoy!

Can You Dig It? New CD Available Jan. 27

CAN YOU DIG IT? THE CHICKEN SLACKS FIND THEIR OWN FUNKY SOUND

The new 13-track album from Boston's hardest-working funk and soul band hits stores on January 27th

BOSTON, Mass. - December 16, 2008. A year in the making, Can You Dig It? is the culmination of the latest chapter of the now seven-year 'Slacks saga, closing a year that could be considered one of their best. With the 3rd anniversary of their Thursday night residency at The Cantab Lounge in Cambridge, The Chicken Slacks also starred in a short "rockumentary" (available on their website), and will appear as the wedding band in the upcoming Hollywood film Bride Wars starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway.

"We worked very hard to make this record sound like us - with all the energy, humor, and groove that our fans have come to appreciate," says Justin Berthiaume, the band's drummer and manager (and only remaining founding member). "We've gone through a lot of personnel changes over the years, but this current lineup has a chemistry and comraderie that really shines. That's unusual in a band, and you can hear this on the CD."

Can You Dig It? mixes original songs penned by the band with their own take on several obscure covers, some of which you may not think of as classic soul or funk. The CD opens with a surprisingly soulful Captain Beefheart tune "Too Much Time", and track 9 has singer Diamond D crooning Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Long As I Can See The Light". Throughout the CD the band stays true to the classic themes of the soul and funk genre: love and heartbreak (Diamond D's "I'm In Love" and trumpeter and vocalist John Moriconi's "Only A Fool Gets To Heaven"), tongue-in-cheek sexual innuendo ("Going To The Shack" and Berthiaume's "I Wanna Take A Shower With You"), and social justice (Diamond D's "Tragedy") all get their due.

Even the CD artwork alludes to The Chicken Slacks long story. Inside, the 3-panel fold-out features a collage of 'Slacks fans boogying down against a backdrop silhouette of the Boston skyline. "It's a nod to our fans and to our city," explained Berthiaume. "We love them and we wanted them to feel a part of this CD."

Can You Dig It? is now on sale at The Chicken Slacks shows, and will be available in stores and online January 27.

A HUGE Thank You to Scott Couper and Lenny Bradford. Oh yeah... Thank YOU, too!!!

If it weren't for these guys, we may have not had a night!

Last night at the Cantab you may have been wonderin', "Just, where in the heck are Rick "The Dapper" and Mike "The Hammer"?

As, Rick was in a far, off distant land and Mike was... well, "hammerin'" away with other obligations, we decided to call upon the talented efforts of Mr. Lenny Bradford and Mr. Scott Couper. Bass and guitar respectively.

Not only did these guys step up to the proverbial "musical plate", but boy could these cats sing, as well!

"Back In The USSR" is now one of my new favorites! Thanks, Scott. And, Lenny's "The Way You Do The Things You Do" was outta sight! Thanks for "passing it around". (That's Muso Slang for: Givin' each one of us a solo, for y'all hep cats)

If you'd like to hear more of these cats, visit:
Couperbrothers.com to check out Scott and his brother, Jay
and visit: Entrain.com to hear a little more of Lenny and Entrain.

Let's do this again sometime! I know I had a blast. I hope y'all did, too!

See ya next week when we'll be at the Cantab with OUR NEW ALBUM!!! Can You Dig It?

Peace Y'all
-J