OXFORD – On Saturday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m., 6 On The Square (6OTS) is proud to welcome back The Grand Slambovians (AKA Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams)! Singled out as Hudson Valley Magazine's "Band of the Year." On stage, Gandalf Murphy creates an enchanting atmosphere, using traditional folk instruments, tasty electric guitar and distinctive singing and songwriting. Hopefully you made your reservations already.

The Grand Slambovians’ pioneered the alt-folk/Americana genre. Their melodic avant-folk conjures a quirkier Tom Petty or fuller Buffalo Tom with an exotic instrumental arsenal. If you like Dylan, Bowie, The Decemberists, you’ll find a lot to love about this band which features an otherworldly slide mandolin, accordion, cello and styles ranging from dusty Americana ballads to Pink Floydesque cinematic anthems.

The band is led by songwriter Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar/harmonica) "Soothing and bewitching as a snake oil tonic, the entire root system of Rock Family Trees is embedded in Longo's voice." - The Big Issue, Scotland, UK. Longo is joined by Sharkey McEwen (guitar, mandolin); multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, uke, theremin, melodica); and Eric Puente (drums, percussives). The Slambovians charm from the first note, creating a contagious vibe that feeds the soul.

"These are great songs, captured in a chaotic, unstoppable and barely describable landslide of an album." Acoustic Magazine June 2011