Welcome To The World Of Slate Dump

The “band” was formed in southern West Virginia, in 2005.

All Instruments, Lyrics, Vocals, & Production
performed solely by: J. Sells,
unless otherwise noted.

All songs recorded live, and in one-take,
employing a variety of techniques.


” ….his playing is unique ….drawing in the audience with an endearing
vulnerability, then hilariously disarming them with his clever lyrics…..
If you get the chance to see Slate Dump perform live, you should.
You’ll be in for a fun time.”
~ Rudy Panucci (Radio Free Charleston)

“I like the atmospheric music, Mr Slate Dump…”
~ One Man In The Band (Film Page)

“inspired! …..you are really turning shit into coal. great stuff.”
~ The Dad Horse Experience (Germany)

” ……right between Leadbelly and the Sex Pistols.”
~ J. Marinelli & his angry young one-man-band (Kentucky)

“Hey I really like your music, sounds fuckin’ class over here!”
~ Sleepy Eyes Nelson (Scotland)

“You are a very black man.”
~ Slackeye Slim (Montana)

“Drinking coffee and listening to Slate Dump in the morning. That’s all!”
~ Chuck Violence & His 0ne Man Band (Brasil)