The Mystix
  • We are Almost Down to the Shore
  • Good Deal Lucille
  • Somebody's Baby
  • Roll of the Dice
  • That's What You Do To Me
  • Gamblin' Man
  • I've Been Scorned
  • Nothing Between
  • Get Rght
  • Lonesome Again
  • Let's Get Started
  • Walkin the Dog
  • We are Almost Down to the Shore
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:49) [8.78 MB]
  • Good Deal Lucille
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:36) [8.25 MB]
  • Somebody's Baby
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (02:54) [6.64 MB]
  • Roll of the Dice
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:57) [9.07 MB]
  • That's What You Do To Me
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (04:35) [10.49 MB]
  • Gamblin' Man
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:29) [7.98 MB]
  • I've Been Scorned
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (04:25) [10.13 MB]
  • Nothing Between
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:41) [8.45 MB]
  • Get Rght
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:50) [8.8 MB]
  • Lonesome Again
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:00) [6.88 MB]
  • Let's Get Started
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:58) [9.12 MB]
  • Walkin the Dog
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (04:53) [11.2 MB]
Biography
THE MYSTIX, Boston’s critically-acclaimed roots band, celebrate the release of their third CD, Down to the Shore.

Led by gritty, soulful vocalist and songwriter Jo Lily, from Boston’s legendary Duke and the Drivers, THE MYSTIX feature the absolute cream of the local music scene, all first-call sidemen and musical foils to some of the country’s most respected artists: Bobby Keyes (guitars) has been a top session player at Muscle Shoals and LA studios, working with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Mary J. Blige, Li’l Wayne, and Robin Thicke; Marty Richards (drums) has played with Gary Burton, the Blues Brothers Revue, Duke Robillard, and the latest incarnation of the mighty J. Geils Band; Marty Ballou (bass) has toured with John Hammond, Edgar Winter, and – as one half of the unbeatable “Two Martys” rhythm section – with Duke Robillard; Tom West has toured and recorded with Susan Tedeschi, Peter Wolf, and many more…

It’s undeniable that, individually, THE MYSTIX are all “musician’s musicians.” But that’s only part of the story — their shared love of the American roots music tradition, some magical musical chemistry and impeccably tasteful interplay makes THE MYSTIX more than a collection of a great players, it makes them a real “band’s band.”

Their previous CD, Blue Morning, received rave reviews and airplay across the U.S. and Europe, hitting #16 on the American Roots Radio chart. Down to the Shore finds THE MYSTIX digging even deeper into the musical landscape of rural America, inspired by a journey through field recordings, vintage radio shows and vinyls. Four Jo Lily/Bobby Keyes originals fit seamlessly into a collection of country, gospel, and blues-influenced tunes originally covered by the likes of Pops Staples, Porter Wagoner, Roscoe Gordon, George Jones, and Jimmy Strothers. Jo Lily’s time-mellowed, raspy vocals evoke comparison to latter-day Van Morrison and Bob Dylan, and provide the perfect texture to tie it all together.

The Boston Phoenix called THE MYSTIX “a regional roots supergroup.” They certainly deserve the title, and touring to top regional venues has inspired an ever-growing fan base. So far, a fondness for their home turf (and their own beds) has kept the band from traveling too far beyond the Northeast U.S., but if Down to the Shore takes them to some distant shores, it will make a lot of new fans very happy.
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  • Members:
    Jo Lily, Bobby Keyes, Marty Ballou,Marty Richards,Tom West
  • Sounds Like:
    Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Little Feat, The Band, Charlie Rich
  • Influences:
    Elmore James, Porter Wagoner, Moon Mulligan, Pops Staples, Jimmy Strothers, the Reverend Julius Cheeks
  • AirPlay Direct Member Since:
    12/31/07
  • Profile Last Updated:
    08/07/24 08:48:10

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