Biography

THE MYSTIX



Hailed by the New England press as "Boston's best roots players" and a "roots supergroup," the MYSTIX are rapidly gaining recognition across the U.S., Europe and Japan as one of the great Americana/Roots bands anywhere. Their latest CD, "Down to the Shore," is a smash hit with radio listeners around the world, reaching #17 on the U.S. Americana Chart, #5 on the Euro-Americana chart, and #10 on the Jambands.com/Relix chart) and was listed as a potential Grammy Nominee for Best Americana Album.

THE MYSTIX veteran lineup consists of legendary players, A-list musicians who have performed and recorded with some of the country's most respected and well-known artists:

Joe Lily/Lead Vocals, Guitars: former frontman for Boston's beloved Duke & the Drivers

Bobby B. Keyes/Guitars: Mary J. Blige, Li'l Wayne, Robin Thicke, Muscle Shoals Studios, Jerry Lee Lewis

Marty Richards/Drums: Gary Burton, Duke Robillard, J. Geils Band

Marty Ballou/Bass: John Hammond, Edgar Winter, Duke Robillard

Tom West/Keyboards: Susan Tedeschi, Peter Wolf

THE MYSTIX have been headlining major stages across New England, performing their unique interpretations of the music of rural America, as well as inspired original material from their three CDs for their constantly growing fan base. Noted for their impeccable musicianship as well as their soulful, spirited and lighthearted performances, THE MYSTIX never fail to deliver a thrilling show.