The ToneKings

Do you ever long for the strange comfort that comes from tucking yourself away in the corner of a musky, dank, dark blues bar, clutching a cold drink, squinting through the smoke but still barely able to make out the musicians wailing away on the small stage? Or, does that situation sound extremely uncomfortable but you'd nonetheless love to soak up some tried and true electric blues at your own leisure? Well, we've got a cd for you.

Calling upon their years of experience, these blues men have honed a timeless sound and clearly perfected it. More Robert Cray than Stevie Ray, the rhythm section sits back in the pocket while the guitar and keys slide smoothly over the top, at times trading licks or echoing the smoky vocals. Except for their tastefully vamped up take on "Georgia On My Mind," these are original compositions, a great soundtrack to a night at home made to feel like a night on the town.

Andy Argondizza - guitars & vocals, Phil Divinsky - guitar & vocals, Marty Joyce - drums, vocals, Pete Masterson - bass & vocals, Mark Napoleone - organ & piano