The Slambovian Circus of Dreams announces the release of 13‑Live, a vibrant new live album born from the band’s November 23, 2024 performance at WAMC Radio in Albany, NY. The concert aired on February 18, 2026 on WAMC’s Live in Concert, hosted by General Manager Peter Hughes. WAMC’s engineer Nathan Scheid produced and mixed the concert, then handed it to the band for post-production mastering.
The band knew they had captured something special, and guitarist Sharkey McEwen, who handled the post‑production and mastering — preserved the warmth, humor, and electricity of a quintessential Slambovian night.
Why 13‑Live?
In honour of America’s 250th birthday — and the original 13 states — the band chose a title that nods to history, community, and celebration. The album includes a bonus track: a rousing 2008 live performance of ‘The Star‑Spangled Banner’ at the Tampa Bay Lightning game at the St. Pete Times Forum, featuring Joziah (vocals), Sharkey (guitar), Tink (piccolo), former drummer Tony Zuzulo (snare), and thousands of enthusiastic hockey fans.
Band Lineup (WAMC 2024 Performance)
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Joziah Longo — lead vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, harmonica
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Sharkey McEwen — electric/acoustic guitars, mandolin, backing vocals
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Tink Lloyd — accordion, cello, flute, recorder, theremin, background vocals
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RJ McCarty — keyboards, banjo, background vocals
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Bob Torsello — bass
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Matthew Abourezk — drums
Two songs “Enemies of Love” and “Holy Rollers” will appear on the band’s next studio album.
The album cover features a photograph of a 1976 bicentennial marching‑band drum from Tink’s collection of rare instruments.
About The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Voted “Best Band” by Chronogram Magazine, the Slambovians are known for their rootsy, rock‑infused psychedelia and deep connection with audiences. Their sound blends Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett, and The Waterboys — yet remains unmistakably their own. Their Woodstock‑tinged mysticism, southern‑rock swagger, British‑folk charm, and airtight songwriting create a uniquely American musical universe.
Artists’ website: https://slambovia.com/
‘Tink I Know It’s You’ – live at Cropredy:
Tour dates
August 14 — The Falcon, Marlboro, NY
August 15 — Black Bear Americana Music Festival, Harwinton, CT
August 30/31 — Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Shrewsbury, UK
September 2 — The Live Room, Saltaire, Shipley, UK
September 3 — The Greystones, Sheffield
September 4 — Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, Barnoldswick
September 5 — Pocklington Arts Centre, York
September 6 — The Stables, Milton Keynes
September 18 — Caffè Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY
August 15 — Black Bear Americana Music Festival, Harwinton, CT
August 30/31 — Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Shrewsbury, UK
September 2 — The Live Room, Saltaire, Shipley, UK
September 3 — The Greystones, Sheffield
September 4 — Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre, Barnoldswick
September 5 — Pocklington Arts Centre, York
September 6 — The Stables, Milton Keynes
September 18 — Caffè Lena, Saratoga Springs, NY
October 3 — The Village Trip, Greenwich Village, NYC, NY
October 24 — Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe, PA
November 13 — Vinegar Hill Theatre, Arundel, ME
November14 — The Flying Monkey Theatre, Plymouth, NH
December 5 — Homer Center for the Arts, Homer, NY
October 24 — Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe, PA
November 13 — Vinegar Hill Theatre, Arundel, ME
November14 — The Flying Monkey Theatre, Plymouth, NH
December 5 — Homer Center for the Arts, Homer, NY
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