2013 WAMMIE nominated Best Blues/Traditional R&B Duo/Group! 2012 Winner of the DC Blues Society Battle of the Bands! Represented DC in the 2013 International Blues Challenge in Memphis! Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes are guaranteed to get you up on your feet! The Slowpokes playlist is inspired by classic blues material from Chicago to West Coast Swing, Motown to Muscle Shoals, and all the rock n’ roll in between. The Slowpokes have played venues from Frederick to Solomon’s Island and from Senate Caucus rooms to roadhouses. They have shared the stage with Victor Wainwright (2013 Pinetop Perkins Award Winner) and the Legendary Nighthawks! The Slowpokes bring varied musical histories to the stage. Ed Crowley (harp/vocals) has shared the stage with Al Chesis (Delta Sonics), Bad Influence, and The Nighthawks. Dave Gorozdos (keys/vocals) has shared the stage with local favorites such as Ronnie Dove, Jonny and the Stingrays, The Lady Rose Blues Band and many others. Scott Chadwick (drums) has played with Lady Rose Band, Big Money Band, and the Walker Blues Band to name a few. “Cookie” Cooke (bass) has played with US Military bands, Harmonica Blu Express, and many others. Scott Mattern (guitar) has played with the fabulous Ursala Ricks, Cherry Gasoline, and many other great Baltimore and DC artists. Past performances include: Silver Spring Blues Festival College Park Blues Festival Rock n Roll USA Marathon Southern Maryland Sun & Music Festival Greenbelt, MD Blues Festival Greenbelt, MD Labor Day Festival DC Blues Festival Paoli, PA Blues Festival Colonial Beach Blues Festival Trail's End Blues Festival Bluebird Blues Festival Urbana Music Festival Rehobeth Beach Bandshell Columbia Lakefront Concert Series 2017 Semi-Finalists International Blues Challenge! 2013 WAMMIE nominated Best Blues/Traditional R&B Duo/Group!