Miss Maybell and Slimpickin’s are a musical duo based in New England. They play American Roots, Jazz, Blues, Country, and Ragtime music from the 1920-40s, as well as classic original tunes. They have been featured on The Cold River Radio Show, and aired on several New England Radio Stations. Wherever they play they bring smiles to the faces of those around them, and are guaranteed to be like no other band you have ever seen before.
Slimpickin’s undying love for old music has truly mastered the classic finger-style blues guitar of some of the most amazing pickers in early American music, such as Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, and Big Bill Bronzy. When he plays his guitar, it is as if a piano has magically come alive on the fret board! He also sings and composes original music with classic ragtime flair.
Miss Maybell has an immense attachment to the great woman singers of the past such as Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. With a Deep Contralto Voice and a firm musicality, she is fully equipped to execute the challenge of singing the great songs of the past. She also plays Banjo, Washboard, Guitar and Kazoo, while stomping away on her suitcase kick-drum. The Kazoo she plays is a vintage piece, from the 1930’s that almost sounds like a trumpet!
Needless to say Miss Maybell & Slimpickin’s know how to make the audience have a fun time!
As Dustin LaDale, Accomplished singer songwriter put it: “Have I ever felt I went back in time…. an amazing duo, both pretty & young in 2014 playing Ragtime music! The fancy guitar picking' of Slimpickin's soothes in time with precious deep, tonic, vocals from Miss Maybell. Such a fitting name for both……If you want to experience nostalgic, sweet, reminiscent Ragtime music, follow these two everywhere. Guarantee you'll hear their, 'Baby Please Don't Go' in your shoes all day. Don't worry you'll be back for more New Orleans soul.”