The Mellowship Slinky was formed to be a Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute band in April of 2015. Alex (bass), Jeremy (guitar), and Frank (drums) started learning songs while searching for the perfect front-man. Singers came and went. They could either sing but not rap, or they could rap but not sing. None of them could do both...until Javi auditioned. He could sing and rap whatever needed and was far better than they had anticipated vocally...they were off!!!...for about a month. Jeremy then informed them he had to leave. Sadly, the band kept moving forward searching for a new guitarist. Within a month the band got a lucky break. Nick, a local guitarist was referred to the band. He had already seen The Mellowship Slinky play at a local venue and had started learning songs on his own due to his shared love for the RHCP. Nick came for his audition and the band was able to play almost 20 songs right off. Totally floored, the offer to join the band was thrown out there, and here we are!!!!!!