Sourdough Slim

Born in Hollywood, California, Rick Crowder spent much of his childhood on a family cattle ranch in the Sierra foothills. But as he explains, ?my true calling as a cowboy was not on the range but rather, on the stage.? A childhood cut-up, he developed his comic character, honed his musical and yodeling skills and garnered the nick name ?Slim? while performing in several traveling western bands in the 1970's and 80's.

Sourdough Slim emerged in 1988 when he came up with the idea to meld his experiences into a solo act based on a comical accordion playing yodeling cowhand. His seasoned gift for connecting with audiences from Los Angeles' Autry Museum to The Kennedy Center is a true testament to the irrepressible talent and dedication of this unique entertainer.

A well traveled veteran of stages ranging from The National Cowboy Gathering in Elko, Nevada to the Lincoln Center's recent Roots of American Music Festival, Slim provides accordion, guitar, harmonica and a generous helping of the truly astounding yippie-ti-yi style that won him the 2001 Will Rogers Award for Yodeler of the Year. His national appearances have justly earned him a loyal following of fun loving fans.