2026 UK Tour Aug 30th - Sept 6th The Slambovians return to the UK for an end-of-summer tour with a 'Special Gift' for UK Fans
THANKS TO YOU, WE MET OUR GOAL!!!
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams go to the UK this August/Sept for a 6-city tour, and as a 'Special Gift' for UK fans, we decided to bring our full six-piece band!
To bridge the financial gap* (extra airfare, vehicles, and hotels), the Slambovian Embassy created a GOFUNDME page where you can 'Feed the Elephant' with any 'Fun Size' DONATION, big or small!!!
GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/206-u2k-tour-you-can-help-fire-up-the-engines
THANKS IN ADVANCE! There is no experience like being part of a live Circus show, whether in a pub, a church, or a festival. Thanks to your generosity, you make it possible for others to experience Slambovian magic!
Sincerely,
The Slambovian Embassy
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
* BTW, this June we cancelled shows due to a 'trapeze accident' in the band. This GOFUNDME PROJECT helps cover the unexpected financial shortfall for the tour...
TOUR DATES:
• 8/30 and 8/31: Shrewsbury Folk Festival
• 9/2: Live Room, Saltaire
• 9/3: The Greystones, Sheffield
• 9/4: Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre, Barnoldswick
• 9/5: Pocklington Arts Centre, Pocklington
• 9/6: The Stables, Milton Keynes
2026 Tour Personnel:
Joziah Longo
Tink Lloyd
Sharkey McEwen
RJ McCarty
Bob Torsello
Matthew Abourezk
New Live Album
"13 - Live"
SURPRISE!! We dropped a New Live Album on July 4th, titled “13 - Live”. This is the first live album released in years and the band was on fire that night! We’re so happy to share the show with you.
Recorded live on 11/23/2024 at The Linda in Albany, NY, it aired 2/18/2026 on "WAMC Live in Concert.” There are thirteen songs from the show. You can order it here: https://slambovia.bandcamp.com/album/13-live
ORDER OPTIONS: Digital album, physical CD (which comes with the download), T-shirt, or a T-shirt/CD bundle. Instant download of “Enemies of Love” and BONUS TRACK “The Star-Spangled Banner” with any pre-order.
Thanks to The Linda, Peter Hughes, and WAMC, and to ‘engineer extraordinaire’ Nathan Schied, who mixed the show for WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Thanks to Sharkey, who did the post-production and mastering for this release.
Hidden Gems Within The Shadows Of Stardom
WE ARE 'ROCK & ROLL UNDERDOGS'!
Rock & Roll Underdogs: Hidden Gems Within The Shadows Of Stardom highlights the careers and music of 70 artists who have created a lasting legacy while never quite hitting mainstream fame. Syd Barrett, The Smithereens, The Yardbirds and many more... also includes forward by Joziahl
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams - "They’re the kind of band you don’t just listen to – you become part of their universe.”- Karl Sharicz, Rock & Roll Underdogs (2025 Palmetto Publishing)
PAPERBACK, 700 PAGES!
Pick up your SIGNED COPY at BANDCAMP!
Listen while you read along!
RNR Vol. 1 - SPOTIFY PLAYLIST
Curated by Karl!
Karl includes cultural context, personal reflections, and curated track lists that will take you down endless rabbit holes.
BOTH Karl Sharicz and Joziah signed A LIMITED NUMBER available at our Bandcamp Store - (Also AVAILABLE ONLINE at your favorite outlets.) Follow this link for more info about the author: https://www.horizoncx.com/soundtrack
OVERVIEW:
They had the talent. The songs. The soul.
But not the spotlight.
Rock & Roll Underdogs dives deep into the stories of extraordinary bands and artists who lit up the edges of the music world-but never quite caught fire in the mainstream. With cultural context, personal reflection, and curated track lists, author Karl Sharicz brings to life the creative brilliance and stubborn spirit of these unsung heroes.
From cult favorites and overlooked geniuses to the nearly famous and criminally ignored, this is a passionate tribute to the raw authenticity of rock & roll-and the artists who made the music matter, even if history forgot their names.
"An informative read and an insight into why so many talented musicians never quite break through... My advice to struggling musicians: You're only beaten if you give up."
- Leo Lyons, legendary bassist of Ten Years After & Hundred Seventy Split
"We were driven by the joy of the music itself, not fame. Maybe that's exactly why we ended up as 'Underdogs'-and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way."
-Jim McCarty, founding drummer of The Yardbirds & Renaissance
"One thing's for sure-most had a hell of a time in the clubs, halls, and practice rooms reaching for that gold ring-or record deal."
-Harry Sandler, original drummer for Orpheus
"I never set out to be a rock star-just a working musician doing what I love... The music, the fans, and the fight to keep creating have always mattered more than the spotlight."
-Jim Babjak, guitarist & songwriter for The Smithereens
“A breath of fresh air in a sometimes stagnant world - especially as a live act - with varied eclectic influences and great musicianship.
Plus moustaches, hats and stage presence gild their Interesting and thought-provoking lyrics for the curious adult mind.”
– Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull
“They take the stage by storm!” – NY Times
“Longo is an awesome songwriter” – Garth Hudson, The Band
"Longo, a god of the rock underworld!" – John Platt, WFUV Radio
"Great songs and a whole lotta heart" – Meg Griffin, SiriusXM
“Simply one of the finest American bands” – All Music
“The cool end of Americana” – Maverick Magazine, UK
"The best band since the Beatles" – Jim Pons, bassist: Frank Zappa, John Lennon
“'A Very Unusual Head'… their finest work to date" - Rock’n’Reel Magazine, UK
“From Dylan to Pink Floyd, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams wears its influences well”
- The Plymouth Independent, MA
"The Slambovian Circus of Dreams gave a remarkable performance tonight! What a wonderful band and crew of creative, warm, and friendly artists who blew us all away with an awesome show. We loved working with you, and look forward to having you back!" – Homer Center for the Arts, NY 2024
Voted "Best Band" by upstate NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary.
Masterfully channeling influences of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett, and more, the Slambovians' musicianship and critically acclaimed songwriting stand on their own.
Joziah Longo (resident shaman of Slambovia), leads with vocals described as "soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic.” Longtime bandmates Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and guitarist/mandolin wizard Sharkey McEwen bring their magic to the Slambovian brew with “a little help from their friends” - RJ McCarty (keys, banjo, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew Abourezk (drums).
Woodstock-tinged psychedelia hints at southern rock and British folk combined with solid songwriting - a slice of Americana Pie that is irresistible!
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