NEWS
New Album!
The Mystix' are excited to announce their new, upcoming album!
With a working title of "Dixie Highways," this new album is influenced by southern gospel/blues from the 20s and 30s and features at least 50% original material, written in this genre, as well as tributes to the origins of this music.
The Mystix went back to the source of gospel, blues and country music and for the first time brought in a couple of amazing special guest artists including: Jerry Portnoy a world renowned harp player, who played with Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and Greg Almann; and country cult icon Jerry Tillman who lent his steel guitar talent to none other than Jerry Reed.
While The Mystix past releases continue to enjoy airplay worldwide, the band anticipates an even better reception to the new album. It's now in the final mix-down stage with a planned Early 2012 release date. We'll be leaking some cuts in the next couple of weeks, so check back soon!
On Tour with Peter Wolf
The Mystix own Tom West and Marty Ballou are on the road right now with Peter Wolf.
They're playing venues all over New England but this tour ends 10/30/11 so check them out soon! Go to Peter Wolf's website for more info.
The Mystix... Live!
To kick off the new album, The Mystix' are already planning some live shows for the new year.
If you've never seen The Mystix live, then you're in for a treat. And if you have seen them, then you know you can't miss these shows. The schedule is being finalized right now, so check back soon for more info!
What did The Mystix do this summer?
The Mystix are busy working on a new album, but what else have they been doing in their free time? Well...
Marty Richards played with the J. Geils band on their summer tour, Marty Ballou spent his time in Europe touring with John Hammond and Bobby Keyes is in the final stages of writing for Robin Thicke's 4th album. Not bad for a summer vacation!
Going Strong on iTunes
Sales forThe Mystix current album Down to the Shore continue to rise on iTunes as more and more people discover The Mysitx unique blues/roots sound!
If you haven't gotten The Mystix latest, chart-topping album, what are you waiting for? You can buy the album from one of these fine resellers:
The Mystix and Peter Wolf
The Mystix' own Marty Ballou and Marty Richards teamed up with Peter Wolf for his new album Midnight Souvenirs! Rolling Stone gave this album 4 stars and put it on their Best Album's of 2010 list! Midnight Souvenirs also won the Best Album of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.
The two Marty's just wrapped up a U.S. tour for the album in November to which they played to sold out crowds from New England to Los Angeles, actually packing Tupelo Hall for four nights in a row!
From the website: "The timelessness of Midnight Souvenirs spans decades and musical genres and travels into the after hours of silhouetted smoky clubs, as well as to the deep Delta of America's South with its sounds of shake, rattle and roll."
BELGIUM: "...Surrounded by these fantastic musicians, Jo Lily delivers one beautiful song after another. Great songs full of nostalgia but at the same time very modern. 
ITALY: "...The Mystix are
scoring points thanks to their devotion and their irreproachable taste. Their music is true and real and overflows with rhythm."
