The music of The Grand Slambovians, formerly Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, has been variously described as “hillbilly-Floyd,” “folk-pop,” “alt-country, roots-rock,” and “surreal Americana;” a clear indicator of its singularly indescribable uniqueness. Dancing freely between all existing religious and philosophical mythologies, the music is uplifting, empowering, and a lot of fun. This somewhat reclusive band’s melodic avant-folk blend conjures a quirkier Tom Petty or a fuller Buffalo Tom with an exotic instrumental arsenal. The Slambovians have drawn comparisons to Petty, The Decemberists, Dylan, and Bowie as they feature an otherworldly slide mandolin, accordion, cello and styles ranging from dusty Americana ballads to Pink Floydesque cinematic anthems. Frontman Joziah Longo (vocals, guitar and harmonica) has drawn praise for a voice that is “soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic, ” and “the entire root system of the Rock Family Tree is embedded in his voice," says The Big Issue UK)/ Meanwhile, the band also features guitarist/mandolinist Sharkey McEwen (think the lovechild of David Gilmour and Duane Allman); multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, uke, theremin, melodica) and Eric Puente (percussion).