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"Accept no
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Nicholas
"Toad" Eckert
Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals
The TOADSTER has been working the
Hartford area music scene for years. a founding member of the NEYBAS, he has also worked
with the ZYDECO HOGS, RHYTHM STEW, and the ZYDECO ZOMBIES, plus "a lot of bands that
I can’t remember the names of!" When not playing music Toad can be found
sleeping or wandering aimlessly around the yard.
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Schmedley's Pub - 4/12/2003
    
 
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Robin
"Stinky" Bean
Fiddle, Mandolin,
Vocals
Robin’s "old time" style of playing makes him a perfect addition to the
SLUG NICKEL band. He is also a veteran of the COBBLE MOUNTAIN BOYS and the ZYDECO HOGS. He
is well known for his attempts to communicate with both red and black ants using only his
fiddle. When he’s not fiddling, Robin enjoys forklift racing and riding his
motorcycle to band practice. |
Schmedley's Pub - 4/12/2003
       
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Jeremiah
"Jerry" Crowley
Gibson Electric
Guitar, Vocals
Jerry’s ability at playing guitar
is matched only by his comic timing and wit. This means that he can play the heck out of
just about any tune while busting your stones at the same time! He earned a master’s
degree in classical guitar from the HARTT SHOOL OF MUSIC and has played with the NORTHERN
GRASS BAND as well as many stage performances. |
Willimantic Brewery - 4/19/2003
  
 
 
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George
Spurlock
Bass Guitar, Vocals
George has worked with Toad on and off
now for many years in such bands as RHYTHM STEW and FAT FRIDAY. He is also a founding
member of Willimantic’s favorite anonymous group, SOMEBODY and the WHATCHMACALLITS.
His Motown, funk and blues influences add a funky twist to the country bluegrass sound of
SLUG NICKEL. George also enjoys weed whacking his lawn in a RAMBO costume. |
Practice at Jerry's
      
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Michael
Ryan
Drums, Bodhran,
Percussion, Vocals
Mike’s influences are unclear but
I can tell you he has lots of them. He plays all styles really well. He is alumnus of the
UNITED STATES ARMY BAND, The BOOGEYMEN, The REILLY CLAN, FREE FOURMULA and a whole lot of
groups down in Tennessee.
He frequently can be seen cruising in one of his antique Volkswagens or raising sea
monkeys in his daughter’s kiddie pool. |
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to see pictures at the Bidwell, May 24 2003
Click here
to see pictures at Schmedleys, July 25 2003
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