Guitar Not So Slim

Rank #1 Cáceres, ES Blues / Roots / Chinese Soul

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Members: Troy Nahumko (Chandler)-Guitar/Vocals,Jose Luis Naranjo-Harp,Moi Martin-Bass/Vocals,Lalo Gonzalez-Drums

Sounds Like: Kim Wilson's Blues All-Stars, Eric Clapton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Walter, Muddy Waters

Label: www.hotsak.com

Bio: In the short time that Guitar Not So Slim have been together, this exciting band has broken new ground with every step. With a CD under their belt and a new one just being released, they have indeed been one of the busiest bands on the Spanish music scene. When not in the studio, they have been l... See Full Bio

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Press

““The quartet swing nicely... relaxed and rocking” “These guys know the basics, and the stripped-down sound makes the music ever more sympathetic” “Troy Nahumko's guitar work often resembles the Jimmie Vaughan style” “Lyrics tell tales about today's merciless Europe... 'La Pequeña Nur', however, gives hope of a better tomorrow””

— Blues-Finland.com

“Guitar Not So Slim is a band, not a person. Not only that, one does not often associate Spain with blues music, but here we have a Spanish band lead by an ex-pat Canadian, which offers a brand of blues that they, and everyone associated with the band, can be justly proud of. They bring you right-on music, steeped in blues and Americana, which, when you hear this CD, will leave you asking for more. ...There are many examples of dazzling musicianship on the album...This is a fine band that deserves a big audience well beyond the confines of Spain. On their Reverbnation page there is a Bring This Band To London button. I’ve clicked it already!”

— Ian McKenzie, Blues Blast Magazine

“Great tunes live, especially those from their new release, ‘Bailout’. Very solid band that is very well turned out on stage and boasts a powerful rhythm section of Lalo Gonzalez and Moi Martin. The tunes flow one after another, efficiently guided by Troy Nahumko, one of the great north American bluesmen that we hope take Spanish citizenship to stay for good. Jose Luis Naranjo on harmonica, a player with long and solid musical career, is a fundamental part that helps them achieve their sound. Without a dount, one of the best bands to play Bluescazorla in recent years. ”

— Paco San Juan, BluesCazorla

“Have just been listening to the album Bailout from Guitar Not So Slim, and they've made an album worth listening to, if you ever get the possibility BUY IT!”

— Kjell A, Radio Holstebro Denmark

“...If you're not familiar with this band it may because they are from Spain, but they definitely know their blues music. The release opens with Bailout, a Chicago style blues with harp blazing. The second track, Adaveing is a Texas style instrumental...(possibly my favorite on the release). The third track has a distinct early 60's sound with plenty of instrumental to keep us gear heads happy.The fourth track is a funky blues.The fifth track again has a distinctive vintage 50's - 60's sound.The 6th track is solid blues with harp, rhythm and vocals. Track 7 has a distinctive blues swing. I particularly like the guitar solo on this song. Track 8 is a duo part harmony blues tune with stylistic harp soloing... GNSS executes it like they were born in Chicago. The final primarily instrumental track, La Pequena Nur, has the funky beat of an early Curtis Mayfield tune. Overall this release is very entertaining and I'm glad that I got the chance to hear it. Check it out if you get the chance!”

— Bman, Bman's Blues Report

“Guitar Not So Slim are a combo that work well together, born out of the collaboration between the Canadian guitarist Troy Nahumko Chandler, who used to play with Little Mike and the Tornadoes, with Moi Martin (bass and vocals), Jose Luis Naranjo (harmonica) and Lalo Gonzales (drums). Destinies, cultures and musical passions intersect and meld together over 10 pieces that are well balanced and lighthearted, strong with a rhythmical dancing pulse which rests on a base of blues of Texan origin. Bailout is a totally enjoyable record, strong with compact arrangement, which stays strong also in the instrumental proposals ( Adarveing and la Pequeña Nur) both examples of Chandler's musical maturity, a guitarist who plays in function of his band (old school less is better) and of the qualities of Jose Luis Naranjo's harmonica, who knows how to play in first position also in the chromatic harmonica. A wonderful surprise! ”

— Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Blues Time Italy

“Guitar Not So Slim sono un combo molto affiatato, nato dalla collaborazione del chitarrista Canadese Troy Nahumko Chandler, un passato importante nei Tornadoes di Little Mike Markowitz, con Moi Martin (basso e voce), Joe Luis Naranjo (armonica) e Lalo Gonzales (batteria). Destini, culture e passioni musicali che si incrociano e si fondono in 10 tracce equilibrate, spensierate, forti di una pulsione ritmica danzante, che poggia su una matrice blues di derivazione Texana. Bailout e' disco assolutamente godibile, forte di arrangiamenti compatti, che tiene anche nelle proposte strumentali (Adarveing e la Pequena nur) esempio della maturita' musicale di Chandler, un chitarrista che suona in funzione della band (old school, less is better), e delle qualita' dell'armonica di Joe Luis Naranjo, che sa' farsi valere in prima posizione e anche nella cromatica. Una Bella Sorpresa”

— Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Bluestime Italia

“Por último una recomendación local; Guitar Not So Slim, grupazo de autentico Blues con grandes músicos y un trabajo muy profesional a sus espaldas, a la guitarra y voces el canadiense afincado en Cáceres Troy Nahumco, Moi Martín al contrabajo y segundas voces, Jose Luis Naranjo a la armónica y Lalo Gonzalez a la batería. Han contado con excepcionales colaboraciones de músicos de aquí y de fuera, y como resultado tienen un disco que, según pude escuchar ayer en el programa de Canal Extremadura Radio "El Garito", promete y mucho, a destacar el saxofón de un colaborador holandés llamado Robert Van Der Laarse que corta a cuchillo el blues de manera deliciosa. Gran trabajo que espero ver en directo pronto.”

— Fran Panadero, Caceres En Tu Mano

“Guitar Not so Slim es la banda liderada por el canadiense Troy Nahumko y el cacereño José Luis Naranjo. A los mandos de su guitarra y armónica respectivamente se han convertido en la mejor banda de Extremadura con el apoyo del bajo eléctrico de Moi Martín. Toda su fuerza fue desplegada en el escenario cuando el sol ya comenzaba a caer tras las lomas más cercanas de la campiña cazorleña y los cientos de personas allí congregadas se resistían a caer en el sopor de la tarde. ”

— JOSÉ LUIS GONZÁLEZ , ideal.es

“Muy buenos temas en directo y especialmente en su nuevo trabajo "Bailout" , banda muy consistente , excelentemente presentada y con una seccion ritmica sencillamente contundente Lalo Gonzalez / Moi Martinez , mano a mano........se van sucediendo los temas con el magistralmente eficiente Troy Nahumko " uno de los grandes bluesmen americanos que esperamos se nacionalice español " , Jose Luis Naranjo harmonicista con larga y solida trayectoria es pieza fundamental en el sonido conseguido........sin duda una de las mejores bandas que ha pasado por Bluescazorla en estos años.”

— Paco San Juan, BluesCazorla

“I enjoyed this band and most of the tracks. I'll play them in my bluesshow for sure and I can't wait for their next cd! ”

— Bertwin Bijleveld, Blues and friends / The Netherlands

“Guitar Not So Slim se está consolidando como una de las mejores bandas de blues de Extremadura, al contar además de con la voz y la guitarra de Troy, con José Luis Naranjo (Armónica Naranjo), con Moi Martín en el bajo y Lalo González en la batería.”

— Sergio Lorenzo, Hoy

"I really like it when the Harmonica player goes TWEEE!"

— Mother-in-Law, Mother-in-law's Kitchen

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BOMB LANE BAND
Bailout is a great work!
SYMBIONIC
Great work!
Vecchi e Brutti
Really good stuff, great to know you!V&B
Big Hollers
Saludos desde Valencia, chicos !
BandaMax
Hi guys, I love your stuff! Thanks for fanship, keep on rollin'. Max
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