TopCat Records is proud to announce the release of Texas blues veteran Texas Slim’s debut CD Driving Blues. After an illustrious career primarily on the regional blues circuit, this Texas crooner throws his hat into the international blues ring with the effortless virtuosity of a seasoned artist. From the start, this all original collection of songs reflects the spirited diversity that is Texas Slim. Robert “Robin” Sullivan, aka. Texas Slim, first shook hands with the blues at the age of fourteen, thanks to his Mom’s job at the Dallas Library where he met blues legend Alex Moore, who played a lunchtime solo gig every Tuesday. (It was Moore who gave him his stage name - Texas Slim). Texas Slim was heavily influenced by the likes of Freddie King, John Lee Hooker and Johnny Winter. Slim has recorded with, played and/or toured with Coco Montoya, Zack Harmon, Smokey Wilson, Sonny Rhodes, opened for Johnny Winter several times, Blue Oyster Cult, The Spin Doctors, The Blues Brothers, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Cold Blue Steel, Randy McAllister, Wanda King (Freddie King’s daughter), Alex Moore, Little Joe Blue and E.C. Scott. He also was one of the first artists to play at the Hard Rock Café and the original House of Blues in Cambridge, MA. Driving Blues features the talents of drummer/producer Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), Alan Comess and Pat Daugherty on Keyboards and Todd Horton playing trumpet. This CD is drenched with that famous signature Texas blues guitar sound. But let there be no doubt that the heart and soul of Driving Blues is Texas Slim’s captivating vocals and his unique Texas rockin’ blues guitar style. The music presented here comprises Slim’s contemporary and traditional elements blended together into music sure to please his wide and dedicated following. Driving Blues is destined to receive great reviews and is sure to be one of the top CD releases of 2009.