Oui Oui Music Newsletter

August 19, 2025

Hello Slim People!


When I invented a boomerang made of teeth, I thought it was a good idea.


I should have known it would come back to bite me.



Slim Dudes and Dudettes,


Before we delve into the Slim Manifestations, let me tell ya about Monday, August 25th.


The Slim Man Band is playing the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. As in California-eye-YAY!


YAY!

We've got a great show planned for you Slim People. We won't be playing the same old crapola. No!


We'll be playing some NEW crapola!


We have an amazing lineup of stellar musicians. Tateng Katindig--the Thrilla from Manila--on piano. Nathaniel Scott on drums--he's been on tour with Diana Ross!


Ron Powell on percussion--who's played with everyone from Madonna to Kenny G.


Kenny Effing G!


And we have Steve Alaniz on sax. Steve and I played together a couple weeks ago and he really impressed me. He's got a compelling style and a very cool vibe, Slim People!


The Festival is outdoors; they've got tables set up all around. You can bring your own booze.


So pack a picnic basket! Throw in a bottle or two of Kickapoo Joy Juice, maybe toss in a can of Cheez Whiz and some Ritz crackers. And don't forget the beef jerky!


It's our last show of the season at one of our very favorite venues.


This show is really...poplar. So get yer Laguna Beach tickets right here right now.


All details on all concerts are down below and on the website.


And don't forget! The Slim Man Cooks Volume 1 cookbook is back in stock. It would make a great gift for your Bundle of Joy. Or that grouchy old coot!


And Mr. Man will even sign it. What a guy!


Get yours now. She's a-so NICE!

AND NOW FOR THE REAL NEW

REAL NEWS FROM

SLIM'S SHADY TRAILER PARK

Slim Folks,


I ate salmon cakes the last three nights.


That's right, three nights in a row of salmon cake consumption.


I ate so much salmon, when I went for a swim in the pool last night I started spawning. 


Why did I eat salmon cakes three consecutive nights? 


A couple reasons...


I'm working on a new dish. And I need to make sure it's good enough for the Slim People.


Another reason? 


I've had Slim's Shady Trailer Park all to myself the past couple days. Everyone's on vacation.


Our Head of Merch, Selma Krapoff, is taking a cruise on the Salton Sea.


Our Head of Hanky Panky, Pat Myaz, is on a road trip in her Airstream with our Head Proctologist, Dr. Benjamin Dover. 


We call him Ben. 


And our Head of Sidewalk Maintenance, Phil McCracken, is at the Java Juice convention with our Resident Barista, Kareem.


Kareem Anshugah!


So almost everyone is gone. And I like to whip up a new dish when there's nobody poking around. 


But the most important reason I made and ate Slim's Slammin' Salmon Cakes three nights in a row?


They're good. Really good.


Worthy of the Slim People. They're delizioso!


Slim's Slammin' Salmon Cakes


NOTES:


The can of salmon I got was wild caught pink Alaskan salmon. And only $7. Seven bucks!


The can was 14.75 ounces. Not sure why they couldn't just put an even pound in the can. I'll have to ask my friend Dave who's an expert on salmon.


We call him...


Salmon Dave.


When you open the can of salmon, drain it. Then put the salmon on a plate. Pick through it.


It might have some soft bones, some skin. Get rid of all that stuff and anything else that looks funky. I also remove the dark areas.


I put a little scallion in this recipe. An Italian scallion!


I took one scallion, cut off the green tops and the very bottom, and chopped it up.


I use Old Bay in this recipe.  

It's a seafood spice indigenous to Baltimore. It's what we Baltimorons use to spice up our steamed crabs, crab cakes, and shrimp. 


Keep in mind, when you mix all the ingredients together, make sure the mixture is not too soggy.


If it is, add a little more breadcrumbs.


If it’s too dry, add a touch more mayo.


This recipe should yield four salmon cakes, each the size of a can of chewin' tabacky!


You can also make six small cakes, like salmon sliders.


Or you could make really small cakes and serve them as an appetizer. Salmon Balls. Sounds scrumptious!


Whatever size you make, after you form them, put the cakes on a plate. Then cover 'em up and put 'em in the fridge for an hour or so.


That way, they stick together mo' better when you cook them.


I sautéed the Tasty Slim Cakes in a little butter and olive oil. 

Just a little!


Enough to cover the bottom of the pan. The olive oil helps keep the cakes from sticking to the pan, and the butter gives 'em a nice flavor. 


Three minutes per side at medium-high heat should do it.


Keep in mind, the salmon is already cooked. You're just heating it up, basically. Don't cook the cakes for too long. They'll dry out.


Instead of sautéing, you could broil them--if it's not too broiling hot outside! Three minutes per side should do it.


I ate my tasty cakes on a brioche bun.


Why?


Because they taste so good that way!


I added some good ol' fashioned French's mustard on top. The kind they give you when you buy a hot dog at the ballpark.

If you can't muster up any love for mustard, make a sandwich with lettuce, tomato and mayo.


Or just dab the salmon cakes in some cocktail sauce! She's a-so nice!


INGREDIENTS


One 14.75 ounce can wild Alaskan salmon (drained, bones, skin, and dark areas removed)

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 egg

A generous ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (more if you're a Baltimoron!)

1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh scallions (green onions)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil (virgin, or one that's not too promiscuous)

1 tablespoon butter


HERE WE GO!


Put all the ingredients except the olive oil and butter in a bowl.


Mix by hand. Dig your mitts in and mick 'em up!


If the mixture's too soggy, add some breadcrumbs. If it’s too dry, add a little mayo.


Grab a handful and form it into a cake. You should have enough for four cakes.


Put them in the fridge for an hour, then take them out and let them sit for 10 minutes.


Get a large sauté pan, big enough for all four cakes of deliciousness. 


Turn the heat to medium-high and add the butter and olive oil.


When the butter starts to bubble, add the salmon cakes.


Let 'em get golden brown. Don't move 'em all around! Three minutes or until golden brown.


Flip 'em over and sauté on the other side for three minutes until golden brown.

Dish ‘em up!


You can serve them with cocktail sauce, mustard or mayo. 


Or do like I did--eat 'em on a brioche bun with some French's mustard. Oui Oui!


MANGIAMO!

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Slim Man Concerts

Wednesdays!



The Slim Man Rat Pack Duo


AUGUST 20th! CHASE'S LAST SHOW FOR A MONTH!


Larkspur Grill at Hotel Paseo

45400 Larkspur

Palm Desert, CA 92204

760.340.6069


6-9 PM


Come see the Rat Pack Duo one of these Wednesdays!

It's fun. Songs, stories, jokes and some Slim Shenanigans. It's a kick in the head!


FREE VALET PARKING FOR ALL SLIM PEOPLE!


See you there!


Call 760.340.6069 for reservations.


https://www.larkspurgrill.com

MONDAY! AUGUST 25th! 5:30 PM


THE SLIM MAN BAND IN LAGUNA BEACH


SURF'S UP!


The Slim Man Band returns to one of our favorite venues, The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach.


Bring your boogie board, a picnic basket, and some sunscreen because the Slim Man Band is gonna be shining bright!


Steve Alaniz on sax, Nathaniel Scott on drums, Ron Powell on percussion and Tateng Katindig--the Thrilla from Manila--on piano.


Yes, you can bring food and wine...as long as you share your beef jerky and Kickapoo Joy Juice with the band!


Yes, it's outdoors, so you can wear your itsy bitsy teeny weenie yellow polka dot bikini.


Get tickets here. Keep in mind, this gig is pretty...poplar.


You don't want to miss it, SlimStones. You'll have a yabbadabbadoo time!


SHOWTIME 5:30


Festival of Arts

650 Laguna Canyon Road

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

800.487.3378


FOAPOM.COM/MUSIC

EVERY TUESDAY STARTING SEPTEMBER 2nd!


THE SLIM MAN BAND


BACK AT VICKY'S!


Who's in the Slim Man Band at Vicky's these days?


Good question!


Slim Man is always there. Craig Chesnut almost always plays drums.


Tateng Katindig plays piano a good part of the time. Alfonso Olachea sometimes plays piano.


And on sax?


Opening night, September 2nd, it's Will Donato.


Steve Alaniz is playing some Tuesdays in September. Greg Vail is doing a lot of dates in October. Chase is back in November!


And Shea Welsh sits in on guitar once a month.


We'll keep ya posted as we get closer!


Vicky's

45100 Club Drive

Indian Wells, CA

760 345 9770


https://www.vickysofsantafe.com




ALL DETAILS ON ALL SLIM STUFF ARE AT SLIMMAN.COM.


WHILE YOU'RE THERE, TAKE A STROLL AROUND.


GET SOME MERCH.


BUY A COOKBOOK. SHE'S A-SO NICE!


PEACE, MAN!