Slip Twister were fixtures at the Red Carpet Nightclub in downtown St. Cloud, MN for years. I caught quite a few of their shows in the mid-90s to early 2000s. The group is still around but they haven't been nearly as active as they used to be.
The trio consists of Jay O'Donnel on drums, bassist Mike Zeleny, and guitarist Paul "Stretch" Diethelm. Their full-length album Dog Food was released in 1994. Memorable tracks like "Wheels Beneath My Rig," "Fish Me A Line" and "Mall of America" were played regularly during their heyday. I still remember most of those songs fondly. It wasn't uncommon for the band members to switch instruments during their sets. Each person contributes to vocals during their performances as well. Diethelm was in Jonny Lang's touring band for several years and was a performer and songwriter on his Wander This World album.
All three of the guys in Slip Twister are also in the Fabulous Armadillos, a larger group that plays songs made famous by Pink Floyd, the Eagles, the Doobie Brothers, and many other rock groups from the 1960s and 1970s. Those commitments would probably explain why Slip Twister doesn't book as many gigs anymore, although you might see them at a local fundraiser or private performance every once in a while.
This is the only article I'm writing this week. I'll be taking a much-needed break this weekend. By the time I resume this series, I'll have attended my first concert of 2023 (Cold at First Avenue's 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis). Next time, I'll discuss Scarlet Canary, a Denver-based band that is no more, but the band members are still very much involved in making and performing live music. Until then, have a great week, everyone!
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