SPREADING THE WORD

[sgmickey]

Slam fans unite! Tell every one you see every day about Back Door Slam when the message comes back to you from someone else you have spread the word.Come on now I know you can do it. Mickey

[shredit]

I put the first bumper sticker on my truck in over 25 years!...thats right BDS...It looks great!

Dave

[kareemahvunyun]

we do this everyday. gladly!

[dancingfool]

I am telling everyone I know. Just saw BDS at The Independent in San Francisco and they ROCKED! It would be my pleasure to spread the word since as an added bonus these guys are cool.
People were blown away. These 3 are destined for big things, they are amazing and we enjoyed the tunes so much.

Keep on rockin' Back Door Slam.

Your fan in the Bay,
hk

[dancingfool]

Gonna wear my shirt too.

[shredit]

I'm buying a new video recorder, I hope to "practice" at a few local gigs in Sacramento before doing a BDS show...going to catch BDS in Texas 3 times in a week, then back here in No. Ca. ( San Francico show)....should be fun, sure hope I can get a spot to set up a tripod, no one likes a shaky camera hand

Dave

[iamwhatiam]

Tripod is a good idea. I always feel like I'm filming perfectly still only to discover I was unconciously swaying to the music! Looking forward to seeing your videos Shredit!

[Bianca]

I know I am always talking them up! And now the boys are on the radio, which is even cooler! So many people I know bring them up to me now - its great! (haha everyone knows my love for BDS, what can I say!)

On a side note, I go on other music forums and try to mention BDS as often as possible. I think just sharing the music with others is the key

Keep up the great work, and i will continue to do the same

[roybluesman]

I thought this was rather humorous. The first time I saw BDS was in Milwaukee and my wife wasn't present for the show. Of course, I had the pleasure of visiting with Davy, Adam and Ross before and after that show.

Then, about 2 months later, my wife and I traveled to Chicago to see the lads perform at Buddy Guy's Legends. At the same time that I stepped out of the cab at the venue, Davy stepped out of the BDS equipment truck and we both smiled and greeted one another. I went to introduce my wife to Davy and she said, "Actually, I already think I know you because my husband hasn't stopped talking about you since he saw you in Milwaukee!" Both Davy and I had to laugh over that one.

So yes, I guess you could say I talk and promote BDS quite a bit.

Roy

P.S. My wife just wants me to shut up for a little while though.... ;D

[iamwhatiam]

Rolling Stone forum bit with BDS and ACL. ;D

www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/04/15/foo-fighters-plant-krauss-beck-raconteurs-lead-08-austin-city-limits-lineup/

[roybluesman]

Thought I had done this before, but I'm glad I brought a copy of it with me last night. The copy I have is of a live BDS show recorded at the 8X10 Club in Baltimore, MD on 3/26/08. Last night, at a non-BDS show, I gave a copy of the show to Kris who is president of the Grafton Blues Association: www.graftonblues.org/ I belong to this Association and as their key phrase suggests we are, "Bringing Back The Blues". This Association puts on the Paramount Blues Festival and at this years event, they had such notable players as: Honey Boy Edwards, Sharrie Williams, Bryan Lee, Tallan Latz, Watermelon Slim, Tab Benoit and Elvin Bisop. This festival is very well attended and I know the Grafton Blues Association would love nothing better than to have Back Door Slam at a future festival! I guess some planning is in order........

Roy

[n2music]

Listening to Pandora this morning and Heavy On My Mind came on. I was curious what had been written about the album, so clicked on it and found this (I hope it's OK to post; I'm including the credit) :

"About This Album
Who would have thought the guy who sang "money for nothing and your chicks for free" could inspire a kid to grow up and become one of the most promising bluesmen of his generation -- at the tender age of 20? The listener doesn't need to know the back story of this slamming, high-intensity Isle of Man-based blues-rock trio led by multi-talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist Davy Knowles to be inspired by the band's blistering excitement. But like all tales of great blues makers, origins are important, so here goes: at age 11, Knowles was in the car with his father and heard Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing," which changed his life and put him on a mission to explore Dad's vast record collection. This included John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Rory Gallagher. Then Knowles started listening to their influences, soaking up Blind Willie Johnson and Robert Johnson. Of course, absorbing all that means nothing if you're not born with an old soul to start with; Knowles and his compatriots Adam Jones (bass) and Ross Doyle (drums) channel both the best U.K. blues masters and the American legends who inspired them. Knowles, who also plays mandolin and lap steel, made such an impression at Austin's South by Southwest in 2007 that one critic compared him to Jimi Hendrix. Back Door Slam's in-your-face debut rumbles out of the gate with the rollicking rocker "Come Home," a perfect intro to Knowles' crisply sizzling licks and gruff, wise, and pained-beyond-his-years vocals. The slow-burning "Heavy on My Mind" is the song Clapton wishes he wrote, with Knowles completely capturing the legend's vibe and intensity while bringing fresh invention to that style. Hey, someone's gotta take over when the masters are gone, right? After another edgy jam session ("Outside Woman Blues"), Back Door Slam simmer down ever so slightly for the gently percolating "Gotta Leave," which gives Knowles a chance to express the deeper emotion of his artistry. And the sparse, acoustic guitar-driven "Stay" and the title track are a fine examples of his strong emotional songwriting without much adornment or backup. Other tracks like "Too Late" and "Too Good for Me" have country-rock crossover potential while never letting listeners forget they're listening to a true blues heart. Back Door Slam are the second important discovery Blix Street has made in the last decade; the label's first, the late songbird Eva Cassidy, became a posthumous sensation in the U.K. before touching millions in the U.S. Back Door Slam also have the potential to be a legendary sensation on both sides of the pond. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide "

I thought it was well done.