Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Recorded at the Shed Some Skin record-release show, Sep 12, 1998, at the Catalyst, Santa Cruz
Song written by Zack Olsen, Zack Kent, Peter Cowan, AJ Marquez, James Rickman, Rob Pratt, Ross Peard, Phil Boutelle, Matt Porter and Josh Montgomery
Videography: Peter McGettigan, Clay Butler
Editor: Clay Butler
(c) 1998 Claytowne Productions
Dedicated to Clay (1966-2023) and Peter (1945-2018)

Slow Gherkin performs “ I Only Smoke When I'm Drunk” live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, as part of New Music January 2026, a month-long video series highlighting original music from Santa Cruz County artists.

Produced by Event Santa Cruz, New Music January is an annual showcase of brand-new music videos from local musicians. Throughout January, we release new performances spanning genres and styles—giving artists professional exposure and audiences a front-row seat to the depth of Santa Cruz County’s music scene.

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