Universal Slim and the Blues Kangaroos

We’ve played a few show to get some funding up for a big push in November @ the S.P.R.A. showcase.  More T-shirts have been ordered in all the popular sizes… We’ve added some new & fun songs to our set list.  On Oct 3rd we filmed the shots for our video of “Little by Little” by Slim’s  house.  We’ve got some dates coming up:

• Sat. OCT. 25th  TIA MARIA’s…..Roselle
• Fri. OCT.31st <>HALLOWEEN<> BUNGALOW JOES…Hanover Park

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS….THANK  A  VET

We went into the studio the second week of July and recorded 4 tracks to use as our next demo CD.

We recorded:

1. “Baby won’t you let me Rock & Roll you” by 10 Years After,
2. “Little by Little”, from Jr. Wells,
3. “Can’t find my way back home” by Blind Faith,
4. “Thank God it’s Friday” an original written by Rev. Ron Wright.

The recording took a total of 10 hours from start to finished product. The bands was VERY happy with the results. You can hear them at our MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/universalslimtheblueskangaroos

We also played another show with our friends the “R & B’s“ at one of our favorite places to play… Bungalow Joe’s in Hanover Park. We followed up that show with another gig for PADS shelter in Elgin. We played their bike run.It was a beautiful night.

We’d Like to once again thank Deb & “Curly” John for another great time at the 8th annual “Garagefest“. Boy was that show hot. great food & people. Something always happens when I (Slim) leave…sorry to Carol for scrapping her car….oopps!

That’s all for now, we hope to see you soon.

Peace

We had a great time opening for the R & B’s at Pops Pizza in Roselle. Nice place with GREAT Pizza.  I rec’d some bad news on the way to the gig. My good friend JEFF SPEARS Passed away that night. Between that & being sick with a head cold, I was thankful to make it through the night. It was good to see all my friends from Schaumburg  High School Class of ‘78 make it out. We also had a lot of new faces stop on out. Check out the pictures in our photo file.  We also were fortunate to have the owner of “Suburban Nitelife” stop on out to present us the award for being voted “Best Blues Band ‘07″. Thanks to everyone who voted & thanks to those who stopped out.
We plan to get into the studio soon to lay down some tracks. Be on the look out for more on that later. Until then, We hope you all have a safe & fun summer. Peace..USBK

We’d like to thank all of you who voted for us in Suburban Nitelife’s, 12th. annual “Best of the Burbs” competition! Because of your votes and support, We WON “Best Blues Band” for 2007! Thank you all VERY MUCH! Without fans like you, there is no us. We want to thank all of our fans that come out to our shows and support the band! Read more…

We are proud to announce and welcome our “new” lead guitarist, “Lightning” Lou Aguado to The Blues Kangaroos lineup. Lou brings many years of playing experience to the band and is a friend and former member of bassist Ron Wright and drummer Scott Tyrcha’s power trio,”Ol Dogs New Trix”. Lou is also the former guitarist with Deb Seitz and The Ol Dogs Blues Band. We look forward to a long working relationship with Lou in The Blues Kangaroos. We’d like to thank all the guys that came out to audition, You we’re all great players and the decision was a tough one. We’d like to say, “Good Luck” to all of you and keep doin’ what you do! Thanks again!

I’d like to thank everyone who came out to our gig on Sat. Feb 16th. We played a Tribute gig to a former band mate of mine, Kevin “Pockets” McGuckin.  I’d like to thank the following Bands & Musicians who helped out by donating their time & playing that night: Tom MacCoun, Mike Bayless, Sean Colbert & the Janna Band…with Henry Wright on Bass…Sammy Ray, from Texas Flood, & Buzz Krantz & the Q-balls.  Unfortunately, Kevin didn’t make it to the gig and passed away a few hours after we finished.  He fought hard to try & make it & I know he was there in spirit.  Also, I’d like to thank Rich Potter for sticking around to help us play.  Rich is leaving the band to dedicate more time to other projects, school & Family.  We wish him well.  We are continuing to audition for Rich’s replacement & will let you know when we’ve found one.

Suburban Nitelfe magazine has nominated us for the “Best Blues Band” category in their 12th annual ‘Best of the ‘Burbs” contest. Please sign up & vote for us. Tell your friends, Tell your Mom, vote Chicago Style…early & often.

http://www.nitelife.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=botbvote

We’d be honored to win this award AGAIN! Thanks for your support.

Also, Our Guitar player Rich Potter Has decided to leave the band. Rich will be playing his last gig with us on Sat. Feb. 16 in Streamwood @ the Chicago Loop

( 7 W. Streamwood Blvd. http://www.chicago-loop.com/) .

We thank Rich for his time & playing. We wish him well in the future

Want to be notified when we have a gig? send us an email : srvrvz@comcast.net

Put USBK Gig Email list in the Subject and we’ll be more than happy to let you know where & when we are playing.

If your looking for us to play your event or benefit, or if you know of a club that we could play at, please send the info to the above email address and we’ll get back to you ASAP. Thanks for your help & support.

The band spent the first weekend of December recording 14 songs for our new Demo Cd featuring the new line-up. It’s working title is called “New & Improved w/ Herbs”. It features Rich, Ron & Scott on lead vocals for 1 song each, the rest are with Slim on lead vocals. We recorded the rough mix of the Drums & instruments & put down a scratch vocal track. After the holidays we plan on finishing the vocals & punching in any other guitar leads, plus we’ll be adding Drew’s keyboards. We hope to have it done by Feb. We’re starting to add dates for next year. We’ve got one lined up at the Chicago Loop In Streamwood for Sat. Feb. 16th(Thanks Lori!). It’s a very nice club with a great PA. Mark your calenders now so you don’t miss it. That’s all for now. Check back for updates & new dates. Sign our guest book. We hope you & your family have a Merry Christmas & a Happy & Safe Holiday season. Peace

Now you can get your very own Universal Slim & The Blues Kangaroos “BUTT WHOMPIN’ BLUES” T-shirt. Available in “Classic Black” with “Harley Orange” lettering and logo. Sizes available in Large thru XXXL. Order yours by contacting “Slim” at: srvrvz@comcast.net or come out to a show and ask anyone in the band. ALL Shirts are $15.00 each, or $10.00 at a show!