I discovered Slydell at The Mint, a small venue in Los Angeles on Pico Blvd. famous for being the stage that hosted artists such as Jeff Buckley, Ben Harper, the Wallflowers and Jack Johnson long before they were on the radio. Playing The Mint doesn't guarantee a band success, but they don't book just anyone. It is the best sounding small-room in town, with a friendly staff and an old Hollywood, speak-easy vibe. While only ten minutes from the Strip, it seems like a world away. I had been to a Slydell show before, but it was at The Mint, when they did a residency last summ…
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