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Barry Sless
Stephen Inglis

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Sugaree
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Slipknot!
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Akaka Falls
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Brown Eyed Women
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Hi'ilawe
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Lazy River Road
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So Many Roads
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Bird Song
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LIVE RECORDINGS

Live at Peri's Tavern

LIVE at CBGB's The Eleven

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ABOUT US

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Barry Sless and Stephen Inglis
Pedal Steel and Slack Key Guitar

After a mutual friend set them up with a duet gig in Peri’s in Fairfax, CA in January, it was clear from the start that Barry Sless and Stephen Inglis had found the right ingredients for a special musical dish. Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and the Pedal Steel share many deep roots, but are seldom if ever heard together.

Their maiden voyage included traditional Hawaiian songs, Inglis originals, favorites from the Grateful Dead and Dylan songbooks played with a Hawaiian style and much more. Both Barry, Stephen and everyone in attendance agreed that the music felt effortless, captivating, vibrant and full. It was clear that this would be the first of many shows to come.

Barry has been making frequent trips to the islands over the past few decades as a member of The David Nelson Band and other acts, which has kindled his love of Hawaiian music. He was a frequent member of Phil Lesh’s touring bands from the early 2000’s and currently tours as a member of Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros, Moonalice, and continues in the 30th year of David Nelson Band.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Stephen plays Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key and is equally at home playing improv-rock on the electric guitar. He is the 2021 recipient of the Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award (honoring those who perpetuate the art of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar) giving him his third nod at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards; Hawaiʻiʻs highest musical honor. One of those is for the duet album with the legendary Dennis Kamakahi; Waimaka Helelei, which is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Barely out of his teens, Stephen formed a group with legendary Grateful Dead drummer, Bill Kreutzmann.

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Upcoming Shows

• 01/26/2025 - The Chapel, San Francisco, CA - TICKETS
• 02/20/2025 - The Hamilton Live, Washington, DC - TICKETS
• 02/21/2025 - 118 North, Wayne, PA - TICKETS
• 02/22/2025 - Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn, NY - TICKETS
• 02/23/2025 - The Newton Theatre, Newton, NJ - TICKETS
• 02/24/2025 - Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis, MD - TICKETS
• 02/26/2025 - Space Ballroom, Hamden, CT - TICKETS
• 02/27/2025 - Portland House Of Music, Portland, ME - TICKETS
• 02/28/2025 - Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, NY - TICKETS
• 03/01/2025 - Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River, MA - TICKETS
• 03/02/2025 - The Iron Horse, Northampton MA - TICKETS

Previous Shows

• 01/29/2024 - Peri’s Fairfax, CA - SETLIST
• 03/09/2024 - The Eleven, Papa, HI - SETLIST
• 03/10/2024 - The Eleven, Papa, HI - SETLIST
• 04/22/2024 - Peri’s Fairfax, CA - SETLIST
• 04/23/2024 - The Greenroom Social Club, Placervilee, CA - SETLIST
• 04/25/2024 - House Concert Mill Valley, CASETLIST
• 04/30/2024 - Dukes, Honolulu HI - SETLIST
• 05/01/2024 - Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 05/01/2024 - Wai’alae Country Club, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 05/02/2024 - Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, HI -SETLIST
• 05/03/2024 - Moana Surfrider, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 05/04/2024 - The Blue Dragon, Kawaihae, HI - SETLIST
• 05/05/2024 - Honoka’a People’s Theatre, Honoka’a, HI - SETLIST
• 05/06/2024 - Mulligan’s on the Blue, Kihei, HI - SETLIST
• 06/05/2024 - Felton Music Hall, Felton, CA - SETLIST
• 06/06/2024 - Crazy Horse Saloon, Nevada City, CA - SETLIST
• 06/07/2024 - House Concert, San Rafael, CA - SETLIST
• 07/12/2024 - Oregon Country Fair - The Ritz Stage, Veneta, OR
• 07/14/2024 - Oregon Country Fair - Horse Corral Stage, Veneta, OR
• 07/16/2024 - House Concert, Bellvue, WA
• 07/17/2024 - Ohana Eastside, Issiquah, WA
• 07/18/2024 - Whirled Pies, Eugene, OR
• 07/19/2024 - Weisinger Family Winery, Ashland, OR SETLIST
• 07/29/2024 - Palace Theatre, Hilo, Hi - SETLIST
with Rob Barraco, Pete Sears and Wally Ingram
• 07/30/2024 - TBD, Maui, Hi
with Rob Barraco, Pete Sears and Wally Ingram
• 08/01/2024 - Blue Note, Honolulu, HI - SETLIST
• 08/03/2024 - Salmonfest, Ninilchick, AK - SETLIST
• 08/04/2024 - Salmonfest, Ninilchick, AK - SETLIST
• 08/05/2024 - Barnhill House Concert Homer - SETLIST
• 08/06/2024 - Alice’s Champagne Palace, Homer, AK - SETLIST
• 08/07/2024 - Alpenglow, Girdwood, AK - SETLIST
• 08/08/2024 - Mountain High Pizza, Talkeetna, AK
• 08/09/2024 - Hillside House Concert, Anchorage, AK - SETLIST
• 08/15/2024 - Hatcher Pass Lodge Palmer, AK - SETLIST
• 08/16/2024 - House Concert, Anchorage, AK - SETLIST
• 08/17/2024 - Everett’s Wasilla, AK - SETLIST
• 08/18/2024 - Carlo Creek Festival Denali, AK - SETLIST
• 08/19/2024 - Alsaka State Fair, Palmer, AK
• 09/20/2024 - Equinox Island Hop, Porter Pavillion, Kilauea, HI - SETLIST
• 09/21/2024 - Equinox Island Hop, The Eleven, Papa Bay, HI - SETLIST
• 09/22/2024 - Sunhine Daydream Festival, Mokuleia, HI - SETLIST
• 10/10/2024 - The HopMonk, Sebastopol, CA - SETLIST
• 10/11/2024 - The Green Room Social Club, Placerville, CA - SETLIST
• 10/12/2024 - The Farm Stand, Forrest Knolls, CA - SETLIST
• 10/13/2024 - House Concert, San Rafael, CA - SETLIST
• 10/16/2024 - Peri's Saloon, Fairfax, CA - SETLIST
• 10/17/2024 - Sierra Nevada Big Room, Chico, CA - SETLIST
• 10/18/2024 - Humboldt Brews, Arcata, CA - SETLIST

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