Watermelon Slim performs the blues

Mar 8, 2010

Ex-trucker Watermelon Slim performs at Overdrive offices in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Photo Max Heine)

It’s not every day that we trucking editors get a private lunchtime concert, but such was the case Friday here at the offices of Overdrive and Truckers News. Former trucker Bill Homans, who records and tours as Watermelon Slim, had an evening set scheduled in downtown Tuscaloosa. He got to town early enough to treat us to a solo performance.

To hear a tune and more click on my blog here.

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