The group’s front man is guitarist/vocalist Jim "Blind Lemon Pie" Cobb, whose influences range from the blues styling of Duke Robillard, Gatemouth Brown, T-Bone Walker, and Ronnie Earl. His vocals embrace it all - from jazz-tinged tunes to growling, strutting blues.

Rodney "Gizmo" Beal is the steady-driving man on bass. At times this multi-instrumentalist is found walking the bass line like a younger, thinner Willie Dixon- and this walk comes with a definite swagger. He’s got the fire, the groove and the charisma- meaning he looks so darn cool doing it.

On the horn is the energetic Rick "Saxcat" Sims. Rick exudes enthusiasm as he honks and blows up magical leads, working his way through the crowd, leaving jaws dropping and heads spinning. His multiple saxes, displaying an array of custom-designed feline patterns, conjure up such influences as Boots Randolph, King Curtis, and Ace Cannon. Turn the sax man loose, and watch what happens.

Drummer Dennis Tew hails from a long bloodline of country music greats such as Red Sovine, Merle Haggard and Glen Campbell. Learning the piano at age 3 with his stage debut at age 7, Dennis is a multi-instrumentalist and accomplished vocalist who gave in to the lure of blues music. His fans who love him, now see his versatility expanded as the shuffling and jumping base of a swinging blues band.

Sylvia Carrell grew up singing along with Patsy Cline albums and old Mills Bros 78's belonging to her dad. She developed a love for full, no-nonsense vocals and clever lyrics. and as an adult, became enamored of styles ranging from Maria Muldaur to jump-blues showman Wynonie Harris, to sassy Sippie Wallace, to name a few. She says it’s all inside, and it’s gotta come out.

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