Slightly Stoopid is nothing but--they're a savvy bunch who know how to write great, catchy songs and keep things DYI and close to home. What started out as a fun music project for high school kids back in 1995 became a career in music when the late Bill Nowell, frontman for Sublime, decided to sign Slightly Stoopid to his Skunk imprint. The band released a self-titled album which included the song "Prophet" featuring Nowell, which was eventually covered by Sublime. It seems that Nowell's ear was right on the mark: Slightly Stoopid's mix of bratty punk and laid-back reggae was a perfect formula that was eaten up by the public hungry for more bands like Sublime.Eventually, Slightly Stoopid formed their own record label Stoopid Records to release their own albums. They also expanded their lineup from a duo of founding members Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald to include drummer Ryan Moran, Oguer Ocon on percussion as well as C Money and Dela on brass to bolster their live sound. Bouncing from continent to continent, Slightly Stoopid cultivated fans all over the world, from Europe to Asia to Australia to anywhere in between, because their live shows have a positive, infectious energy that gets the audience going. “They make it worth our while--when we go out and people are having that good of a time, the energy goes back and forth. Just a good time--we rely on each other’s energy," says Kyle. Adds Miles, "The most important part is being out there 200 days a year. You’re going back to towns twice a year, so people get to come out, and that gave us a real loyal following. Wherever we go, you have these Stoopidheads going crazy. For us, it’s pretty much the greatest job in the world.”Despite the constant touring, Slightly Stoopid found time to write new songs and release albums consistently, including live albums and DVDs that channel the best aspect of their shows. JamLegend is pleased to present a great selection of Slightly Stoopid songs including an awesome UB40 cover "I Would Do for You" from their anthology Slightly Not Stoned Enough To Eat Breakfast Yet Stoopid as well as the original song "2 AM" from their studio album Chronchitis, available to play below. For more info on Slightly Stoopid, check out their official site, MySpace, or Facebook. Their albums are available via iTunes and Amazon as well as many other sites and record stores. Slightly Stoopid will be on the road this month, of course, so check them out if they're coming to your town!
June 5, 2010 Saturday Ozark AR Wakarusa
June 12, 2010 Saturday Santa Rosa CA Harmony Festival
June 13, 2010 Sunday Santa Rosa CA Harmony Festival
June 18, 2010 Friday Jacksonville OR Britt Pavilion
June 19, 2010 Saturday Redmond WA Marymoor Amphitheatre
June 20, 2010 Sunday Spokane WA Riverfront Park Amphitheatre
June 22, 2010 Tuesday Missoula MT Ryan Creek Meadows
June 23, 2010 Wednesday Boise ID Idaho Center Amphitheatre
June 24, 2010 Thursday Salt Lake City UT The Depot
June 25, 2010 Friday Las Vegas NV The Pool at the Hard Rock
June 26, 2010 Saturday Phoenix AZ Celebrity Theatre
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