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Picture this: 27 dates, scattered across the map like breadcrumbs for blues enthusiasts. It all kicks off on July 5 in the picturesque town of Bonner, MT (population: more cows than people). And the grand finale? Drumroll, please… August 17 in Grand Prairie, TX (where the barbecue sauce flows like a mighty river).
Now, hold onto your fedoras, because this isn’t your run-of-the-mill blues tour. No siree! It’s a rotating circus of blues virtuosos, each taking the stage like a seasoned card shark. Let’s roll out the red carpet for:
- Warren Haynes: The man who can make a guitar weep like a heartbroken cactus.
- Keb’ Mo’: His name sounds like a secret password to a speakeasy. And his slide guitar? Pure magic.
- Larkin Poe: These sisters harmonize like angels, but their guitars have a devilish streak.
- Christone ‘Kingish’ Ingram: The prodigy who plays blues like he invented it yesterday.
- Samantha Fish: She’s got more soul in her pinky finger than most of us have in our entire Spotify playlists.
- ZZ Ward: Her voice could melt glaciers. And her bluesy riffs? They’ll thaw your frozen heart.
- Robert Randolph: His pedal steel guitar is like a lightning bolt wrapped in velvet.
- Eric Gales: His fingers move so fast, they’ve been mistaken for hummingbirds.
- Jackie Venson: She strums her guitar like it owes her rent money.
But wait, there’s more! Slash himself—the top-hatted maestro—will grace every stage. His Orgy of the Damned Blues Band (yes, that’s the actual name) will be in tow, led by the enigmatic guitarist/vocalist Tash Neal. Rumor has it, Tash’s guitar solos can cure hiccups and existential dread simultaneously.
Now, let’s decode the mysterious acronym: S.E.R.P.E.N.T.. It’s not just a slithery reptile; it stands for “Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance”. And here’s the twist: A chunk of every ticket sale goes to charities that fight injustice and lift up those in need. We’re talking about organizations like The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child. So, when you buy a ticket, you’re basically saying, “Hey, blues gods, take my money and do some good!”
In Slash’s own words (probably while shredding a mind-bending solo), the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour is about unity, rocking out, and sticking it to the man. It’s like Woodstock, but with fewer flower crowns and more distortion pedals.
And let’s not forget the first single from Orgy of the Damned: a raucous cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor”. Imagine AC/DC’s Brian Johnson belting it out while Steven Tyler’s harmonica flirts shamelessly with the blues. Oh, and in the accompanying video, Slash swaps his trusty Gibson Les Paul for an ES-335. Because why not? It’s blues, baby—anything goes!
So, grab your air guitar, practice your best blues face (it involves squinting and nodding like you understand quantum physics), and join the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. revolution. It’s time to groove, sway, and let the blues wash over you like a warm summer rain.
