“An album with zero filler, Chickenbone Slim and company play the blues with a spirit akin to John Lee Hooker or T-Bone Walker, and their roots rock influences gives these 13 originals a distinct appeal that you’ll have a hard time not enjoying.” - Take Effect 

“…a great listen from start to finish.” - Blue Blast Magazine 

**** “ Larry Teves aka Chickenbone Slim presides over a tasty, tuneful and reliably rockin’ set that covers the bases, roots-wise, and constructed to please the most particular of roadhouse crowds. The San Diego-based singer/guitarist’s originals range from boogie to swing to old school rock ballad with standouts including “Wild Eyed Woman”, “Top Of The Clouds” and the title track.” - Duane Verh, Roots Music Report

“There’s a little bit of something here for everyone and if you have the tiniest ‘open mind’ ……. this album will knock your socks off.” -Rocking Magpie, UK

“Sleeper is gritty and soulful with a bluesy sound and clever lyrics, more than ‘just another blues record’.  Yes it stays fairly close to classic blues traditions, but his varied and unique song writing really lifts it head and shoulders above other artists trying to stick to the same lane.  There can only be one leader, and Chickenbone Slim is it.” -The Rock Doctor, John Kereiff 

“Slim continues to make his mark loud and clear. Fearless lyrics that don’t hew the line and stomping swinging and slinging in the company of contemporary blues pros, Slim amps it up for a wild time.” -Midwest Record Review

“…This is as good as it gets…this is absolutely the Real Deal…” – Bill Wilson of Chickenwilson2blogspot 

“What The Big Beat is, is a loping juggernaut of electric blues, created and propelled by San Diego’s own Larry Teves, AKA, Chickenbone Slim and his sveltly raunchy Fender Telecaster.” -C. Michael Bailey,  All About Jazz.com 

“This is the timeless Blues of Wolf and Muddy but with a modern shtick to it.” – Alan, AKA The Rocking Magpie 

“Chickenbone’s song writing is varied and unique, but at its core adheres to classic blues traditions.” –Michael Kinsman of 411 Blues