"Love of the amateur" is the slummers first record. The group is led by the writing and performing of Dan Stuart and JD Foster. The album was produced by Antonio Gramentieri who along with Diego Sapignoli provided musical support and inspiration. The songs were recorded in Richmond, Virginia and mixed in Senigallia, Italy. All of the individuals involved have deep artistic backgrounds but insist that the Slummers are a Club of Amateurs in spirit and purpose.

Past endeavors: Ronnie Lane, Calexico, Vinicio Capossela, Patty Griffin, Danny & Dusty, Lucinda Williams, Marc Ribot, Richmond Fontaine, Richard Buckner, Aidoru, Hugo Race, Damo Suzuki, Green on Red, Dwight Yoakam

Denizens of: NYC, Modigliana, Cesena

Previous abodes: Rome, LA, London, Austin, Madrid, Tucson, Sydney

Avocations: badminton, mathematics, dish-washing, lingerie, skiing, coffee, ping pong, gleaning

Never disclosed: fear of locusts, nervous breakdown, loss of spleen, pavor nocturnus

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