“Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival” sees Slash bringing his love of the blues, his musical roots, to the fore with a full-throttle live album and concert film capturing his electrifying July 17, 2024 performance at the Mission Ballroom, Colorado. Touring as part of the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, Slash and the formidable ensemble known as SLASH’S BLUES BALL deliver a gritty, soulful set paying homage to the legends who shaped rock and blues.

The band features Slash on lead and rhythm guitar, joined by longtime collaborator Teddy “ZigZag” Andreadis (keyboards, harmonica, vocals),Tash Neal (rhythm guitar, vocals),Johnny Griparic (bass, backing vocals),and Michael Jerome (drums). Together, they tear through a blistering set of blues standards and rock staples, paying tribute to icons like Bukka White, Howlin’ Wolf, Booker T. & the MG’s, FLEETWOOD MAC, Freddie King, THE TEMPTATIONS, T-Bone Walker, Hoyt Axton, Robert Johnson, THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, Bob Dylan and Elmore James.

The set includes smoldering takes on “Parchman Farm Blues”, “Killing Floor”, “Born Under A Bad Sign”, “Oh Well”, “Big Legged Woman” and “Key To The Highway”, followed by the slow-burn groove of “Papa Was A Rolling Stone”, the smoky soul of “Stormy Monday”, and the gritty punch of “The Pusher”. Slash also debuts a brand-new original, “Metal Chestnut”, before diving into “Cross Road Blues” and a fiery rendition of “Stone Free”. The encore features “It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry” and a blistering closer with “Shake Your Money Maker”.

Intercut with candid, behind-the-scenes interviews, Slash reflects on his deep personal connection to the blues, sharing stories behind the songs and his reverence for the artists who paved the way. SLASH’S BLUES BALL delivers the blues like it’s meant to be — loud, live, and dangerous.