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Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to the official online meeting house of the Slacker's Union, Connecticut's hardest working party band! Rely on this site to find out all you need to know about upcoming show dates and locations, special events, information about the members of the band, photos from the road and more, more, more! The Latest Union Happenings
[05-2009] A new look for the site, as the new season is here, and we're prepping to glide back into the Windsor area for another gig at the Blackboard. Just remember to return your 'significant others' to their upright and locked positions at the end of the night, mmm-kay? [05-2009] We don't really care what the calendar says, the summer is officially unofficially here. Who says so? Well, if our recent years are any indication, it's got to be the Colchester Wrecking Crew and their spokesman, Jay-Mang, whose Memorial Day bash sees the season in with a cloud of smoke, a lawn full of fantastic folks, and a long, beer-and-bratwurst-inspired performance by the Union. If you're "in the know", and have been to previous instances of this summertime shin-dig, you know well enough to come hungry, leave your shoes and inhibitions in the car, and plan to stay for quite a while. "Sociaaaaal!" [03-2009] Well, Phil is now officially indoctrinated (whoa, big word) into the Union, after tearing it up at Hair of the Dog last Friday -- big thanks as always to Wally and company for always making us feel welcome, and thanks for Middletown in general for keeping it weird, just like Austin... [02-2009] A load of new gigs to watch the calendars for, including a classic Main Street shakedown at our favorite haunt, Hair of the Dog in Middletown. (The drinks will flow, and blood will spill, so if the boys wanna fight, you better let 'em!) This is our unveiling show for Phil Moriarty, our new bassist, so be sure to come out and support the big man with the fat strings, and together we'll blow the last of this damned winter snow outta here! We'll be back into "The Dog" for a regular rotation through the spring and summer months, as well as our beloved summer "book ends" with the insane Colchester crowd. (Pig roast, anyone?) Keep checking back often, and more often, because things are going to get hella busy around here!
[09-2008] Well, who knew? The former Brickyard Cafe is back under the name of the Palace, and S*U will stomp their way back in November to reunite downtown Hartford with that Union feel. Get stupid with us! The Upcoming Gig Calendar Pack the whole friggin' crew in the car, get rolling, and come see S·U when they bust a move into your town!
Make Your Voice Heard: Rock the Vote! Ever had a cover band let you down by never playing that one cut you really wanted to hear? (Yeah, us too.) Be an active part of the S*U setlist, by helping the band choose songs that you want. How? It's very simple...
Rock? Hip-hop? Polka? It doesn't matter what you label it -- we're listening!
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[02-2009] Call it a fifth band member in training...big congratulations to our drummer Ken, and his wife Erin on the birth of Daniel Edward Wolf, born this past February 3rd, healthy and strong. (We promise, as soon as he's ready, we'll make sure his first sentence is, "Because Daddy asked me to get him one from the fridge".) No more late evening drum practice in the basement, there, pops!
[12-2008] We're closing out the year and looking into the next with shows in Windsor Locks, Torrington, and more on the way. On a very personal note: we're unfortunately going to be saying goodbye to our legendary bass phenomenon, Jamie, as of that January 10th show in Norwich. It has been a fantastic couple of years having the tall, rather soft-spoken guy along side us, but he has been an integral part of making S*U what it is, and we owe him countless thanks for his time, effort and patience dealing with our egos. Jamie will be handing the four fat strings over to our good friend, Phil Moriarty, whom many have seen stand in for Jamie in gigs past, and is sure to bring his A-game to gigs down the road. Welcome, Phil, and Jamie, we can't thank you enough!