September 30th is the release date of the single “69 Days till Freedom” the first song from the upcoming album”The Sideshow” from Slight Return (there are a total of 14 tracks on the album) The song is the story of my Grandfather coming to America in 1929 via Ellis Island,[…]
Mark Kassa and Slight Return® - USA Rock Band of the Year 2026 - E2 Media Award of Excellence -UK
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Grateful to be selected to speak at the Recording Academy -Grammy’s-Chicago Chapter-forum at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art. Tina Tchen of Buckley Sandler LLP, former chief of staff at the White House flew in from New York to conduct the event.
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Slight Return had a great time jamming at the Motor City Muscle Festival in Detroit, MI Photos courtesy of Kathy Ruzan- Katzeyezz Photography Check out the gallery page for more photos #welcometothed
We would like to welcome bass Phenom William Pope to the Slight Return family! Versed in Rock, R&B, Jazz, Techno and Gospel, he’s one of the most dynamic, soulful bass players in the business! William has toured extensively- including shows in Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Alaska, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Spain,[…]
Slight Return will be performing on August 18th at 12 Noon for the Motor City Muscle Festival in Detroit, MI on the Campus Martius Stage
We are extremely fortunate and thankful to add another great guest to the Slight Return upcoming release- bassist Glenn Letsch! He will be joining Pete Thompson on the same track. Glenn has played with Gregg Allman, Robin Trower, Neal Schon, Ronnie Montrose, and many others. He’s got a great album out called “Funky[…]
We are happy to announce that Slight Return will be recording a song with another great musician- drummer Pete Thompson! Pete has played with Robert Plant, Robin Trower, Silverhead and many others! Here is an article on Pete from Modern Drummer Magazine! Pete Thompson
Have a great 4th of July! (Mark Kassa at Jimmy John’s Stadium performing the Star Spangled Banner)
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Fun times! Billy Cox- from Jimi Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys- autographing my 1969 Shin-ei Univibe after we finished a recording session at his studio in Nashville (He’s wearing a hat and shirt from my “Welcome to the D” and “The D” apparel lines (welcometothed.com) Went there with my buddy Bill Von[…]
Slight Return recording sessions at Soundhouse Studios in Seattle, WA with renowned producer Jack Endino. The album includes a guest solo from Jack and a solo from San Diego producer Rich Mansor- who used Jack’s amp- that Kurt Cobain also recorded with on the Nirvana Bleach Album. Long hours and[…]