Guitar Slim, Jr.

Guitar Slim, Jr. is a Grammy award nominated lifelong New Orleanian and an extremely talented musician. Adept Blues fans will recognize the name. Slim Jr is the son of legendary Bluesman Guitar Slim, most famous for his song "The Things That I Used To Do". Make no mistake about it however, while Slim retains every ounce the talent (and renown showmanship) that his father did, he stands tall on his own two feet and style. His CDs attest to his broad ability, playing in styles that touch Soul, Gospel, Rock, and of course, sweet Blues. A real gem, though, is seeing him live in person, which isn't hard to do if you're nearby New Orleans. One can often catch Slim on Bourbon Street, entertaining audiences and rip roaring out songs from his dearly departed friend and musical collaborator Stevie Ray Vaughan as though the Stetson-hat wearing guitar master's ghost was sitting at the bar. Slim Jr is a standout entertainer, and can expertly play such a broad variety of genres and styles, the many other musical acts in the area pale in comparison. Always with a big grin on his face and a Southern hospitality welcome for anyone, Slim is a must-see act in New Orleans.

He's currently got two CDs; "Nothing Nice" and the Grammy-nominated "Story Of My Life", and is in the process of creating two more. While "Story of my Life" centers on his striking guitar abilities, "Nothing Nice" boasts a broader, more diversified sound. The Memphis Horns, famous for their time with Stax Records and their Soul sound, back the CD. If you think it sounds reminiscent of Robert Cray, you might be interested to know the Memphis Horns played on a number of Cray's albums.