On Sunday 21st April at the Caloundra Power Boat Club a group of musicians who call themselves SLIPS & FLAMIN WHIPPERSNAPPERS slipped into music action [not whippersnapping] and quickly had the audience in a WOW mood. SLIPS are an eclectic group of talented musicians who love to bring back good old ragtime jazz, blues, rockabilly and slip in a little swing during the performance.
Led by DAVE on guitar and nonstop vocals, SLIPS just give and give. ROBERTO on Trumpet hit the highest of notes, PAUL played powerhouse sax and superb clarinet, ADAM on bass stunned us with his slap bass solos. Slap bass is a forgotten art of bass playing and ADAM is the best. Who could not be mesmerised by IAN'S lightning-fast fingers flashing up and down the keyboard.
Then BRAD quietly keeping the beat steady on washboard, also a forgotten art. The songs were many originals so can't name them, however!! DUKE'S “The Mooche” was a highlight.
Our sound man Ben always up to the task of balanced sound. The end always has to come. BUT, what a finish “St James Infirmary” a blues classic!! then a fast encore to finish the afternoon, which was energetic, full of fun and laughter.
SLIPS & FLAMIN WHIPPERSNAPPERS, thank you!!
Review by Casper the SCJC’s secret reviewer
