On Thursday we played the Beveren State Prison. We'd heard from other bands that playing a prison show was cool so we decided to give it a go this tour. Beveren Prison is brand new, a state-of-the-art facility just opened this spring. Each cell has a TV and computer with limited internet access. The grounds are laid out with a central hub and four long wings or arms that stretch out to make a big … See more
Belgium really is two countries. And it's not just the language. Yes, people in Flanders speak Dutch and people in Wallonia speak French, and generally only the former learn additional languages. But there are other differences, too. Our first tour here two years ago was only in Flanders, so Friday's trip to Bouillon, close to the French border, was a new experience. As we passed Brussels on our … See more
Hey y'all, Kenny Franklin Valentine here to tell you what's up with The Nickel Slots in June. Woodland on Saturday I'm always fired up when the Slots play my hometown of Woodland, and this Saturday (June 7th) I'll be full-on fired up! Not just Woodland, but one of my favorite bars, the Stag. I have made many a bad decision in that place. This is the boys' last Sacramento-area show until late … See more
After five months of blood, sweat, and broken strings in the recording studio, our third album is complete! It's called Let It Ride, and we are releasing it at our Concert in the Park on Friday May 2nd. But we can't wait until then to share these songs with you, so every day from now until the release we'll pick one song at random and make it available for streaming from this page! Come back every … See more
The boys have been recording their third album "Let It Ride" since late last year. They let me bring my camera into the studio, so you get to see a little of the magic being made. Check it out! --Kenny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOVRGPzyesQ … See more
It’s no secret that I love guitars. I own my share of Fenders, Gibsons, and Rickenbackers. But this blog post is about my love affair with Reverend Guitars. I was first introduced to Reverend back in the early 2000s when they still made their USA series. Reverend loaned me a red Slingshot with two P-90 pickups and a black pickguard. The quality and sound of that guitar was so impressive that I … See more
Here's a holiday greeting and a special song for all of our fans. Thank you for your support! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzRVfu_IaDU … See more
