The SlimJims

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Saturday, September 24, 2011
  • 10:30AM - Fundraiser
  • Battle Ground, WA
  • Saturday, September 24, 2011
  • 4:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Portland, OR
  • Sunday, May 22, 2011
  • 11:00AM - Celebration
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Saturday, April 30, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Sunday, December 12, 2010
  • 7:00PM - Christmas Party
  • Portland, OR
  • Saturday, August 28, 2010
  • 8:00PM - Private Party
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Saturday, August 21, 2010
  • 6:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
  • Albany, OR
  • Tuesday, August 17, 2010
  • 5:30PM - Festival
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Thursday, July 29, 2010
  • 1:00PM - Club Event
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Saturday, July 10, 2010
  • 5:00PM - Community Event
  • Oregon City, OR
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Location:
Portland, Washington
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Portland.
Pay Range:
$500-$5000 per event
Member Since:
2008
Primary Category:
Country Band
Additional Categories:
50s Band, 60s Band, 70s Band, Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Bluegrass Band, Classic Rock Band, Concert Band, Cover Band, Dance Band, Folk Band, Oldies Band, Original Band, Rock Band, Rockabilly Band, Wedding Band, Western Band
Influences:
Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Early Beatles, American Roots Music, Country Western, British Rock, Irish Ballads, 80's Pop.

Group Members

  • Tommy Von Jim - Lead Vocalist, Guitar
  • Steve Cambron - Pedal Steel, Lead Guitar
  • Debra Katz - Fiddle, Vocals
  • Seth Garon - Bass, Vocals
  • Paul Hampton - Drums, Vocals

Description

Mixing an eclectic variety of popular music with unconventional "B-side" hits, The SlimJims put their alternative upbeat twist on over five decades of quality American roots music.

They've distilled the best of 40's traditional western, 50's rock-n-roll, 60's folk, and 70's country into one tall cool refreshing drink you can sip all night long.

So just click on their calendar to catch them at a favorite venue near you.

You won't go away thirsting for another round...

******Professional Resume********

30 Years + Experience as Songwriter/Performer/Producer

15 Years in International Event Promotion - USA, Asia & Europe

Featured Artist/Vocalist on 10 CDs

5 Songs used in American & Japanese TV commercials (Yamaha, Sony, Bravo, Toyota)

Original Music Video featured on Bravo TV - Recorded, Produced & filmed in Paris France.

Recently located to the Portland/Vancouver Area.

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We completely understand your needs and concerns when it comes to selecting live music for your event.

When you book The SlimJims you'll get the high quality professionalism you deserve including but not limited to:

1) ON TIME Performance

2) Top Quality Sound and Equipment

3) Professional Stage Wear

4) Flexible scheduling to fit your specific event needs

5) and WE are the nicest guys in Show Business....



Professional References provided upon request.

Song List

  • FOLSOM PRISON - Johnny Cash
  • TAKE IT EASY - The Eagles
  • HEART OF GOLD - Neil Young
  • DON'T BE CRUEL - Elvis Presley
  • OLD MAN - Neil Young
  • SEVEN LONELY DAYS - Patsy Cline
  • I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE PARTY - Beatles
  • HEYGOOD LOOKIN'! - Hank Williams
  • I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN' - Dave Edmunds
  • I CAN'T HELP IT - Hank Williams
  • ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM - Everly Brothers
  • CRAZY - Patsy Cline
  • HONKY TONK BLUES - Hank Williams
  • ONE AFTER 909 - Beatles
  • I WALK THE LINE - Johnny Cash
  • THE POCKET OF A CLOWN - Dwight Yokam
  • TRY NOT TO LOOK SO PRETTY - Dwight Yokam
  • SQUEEZE BOX - The Who
  • SHE'S GOT YOU - Patsy Cline
  • HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN? - CCR
  • I'VE JUST SEEN A FACE - Beatles
  • MAGGIE MAY - Rod Stewart
  • MANDOLIN WIND - Rod Stewart
  • RING OF FIRE - Johnny Cash
  • RUNAROUND SUE - Dion and The Belmonts
  • PEACEFUL EASY FEELING - Eagles
  • WALKIN AFTER MIDNIGHT - Patsy Cline
  • TEACH YOUR CHILDREN - Crosby Stills Nash and Young
  • I'M A BELIEVER - The Monkees
  • ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK - Bill Haley and The Comets
  • ALL SHOOK UP - Elvis Presley
  • PEGGY SUE - Buddy Holly
  • BLUE SUEDE SHOES - Carl Perkins
  • LONELY PEOPLE - America
  • LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH - Crosby Stills Nash and Young
  • I FOUGHT THE LAW - Bobby Fuller
  • SUMMERTIME BLUES - Eddie Cockrin
  • WILD HORSES - Rolling Stones
  • YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT - Rolling Stones
  • JAMBALAYA - Hank Williams
  • YOUR CHEATIN' HEART - Hank Williams
  • BYE BYE LOVE - Everly Brothers
  • COUNTRY ROADS - John Denver
  • MOVE IT ON OVER - Hank Williams
  • SECRET AGENT MAN - Johnny Rivers
  • IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND - Gordon Lightfoot
  • THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE - Dwight Yokam
  • HELP - Beatles
  • GOING TO CALIFORNIA - Led Zepplin
  • FIRE AND RAIN - James Taylor
  • STAND BY ME - Ben. E King
  • OBLADI OBLADA - Beatles
  • I'M SO LONESOME - Hank Williams
  • TICKET TO RIDE - Beatles
  • TEQUILA SUNRISE - Eagles
  • HARVEST - Neil Young
  • NOWHERE MAN - Beatles
  • GET BACK - Beatles
  • I'M A LOSER - Beatles
  • A DAY IN THE LIFE - Beatles
  • AULD LANG SYNE - Traditional
  • STAR SPANGELD BANNER - Traditional
  • Plus Many, Many More!

Available For:

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.

Feedback

  • The Slim jims are very professional and we plan on having them back you can,t go wroung hireing these guys thay had the place lit up . -- Dave L, Hillsboro, OR, 8/28/2010
  • They are a wonderful band! Great people and great music. They sounded great and had the audience up and dancing with lots of praise and requests to have them back again. We might just have to do that! I would highly recommend them -- Lesley W, Hillsboro, OR, 8/17/2010
  • I hired The SlimJims for a community BBQ event. They were absolutely Awesome to work with! A very talented and professional group!!. Everyone raved about them!! -- Tonya H, Portland, OR, 8/6/2009
  • The Slim Jims has been the best band I have hired yet! As a community event planner, I hire a lot of bands and entertainment acts, the Slim Jims truly appeal to audience members of all ages. They are a must hire for any occasion. -- Amanda H, Oregon City, OR, 7/10/2010
  • Professional, easy to work with, great muscicians, all my members loved them! They played the perfect music for our mixed group, all up dancing in no time. Best I have worked with, worth every penny! We will be having them back next year by popular demand. -- Kim L, Vancouver, WA, 7/29/2010
  • The Slim Jims were a highlight to ur wedding celebration! Their sound and expert arrangements are perfect for any happy celebration. We had people at our wedding ages 5-65 and everyone was fully entertained and very impressed with the band. We love the Slim Jims and would hhire them again in a heartbeat. They took our wedding celebration the next level with their quality and enthusiasm!! -- Tonya A, Portland, OR, 7/18/2009
  • The SlimJims performed at my grandparent's 65th anniversary, and we all had a blast! Thanks to the SlimJims, the music was suitable for all ages and we all danced until our feet were sore. Not to mention, how kind and accommodating the band was. They even learned the song my grandparent's danced to on their wedding night! My family and I strongly recommend the SlimJims for all occasions. You won't regret it! -- Jessica S, Longview, WA, 5/30/2009
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