Jumper
On The Line
New single
Joined by the North Mississippi All-Stars in performing this R.L. Burnside song. Together the two bands create their own interpretation of this swampy classic, featuring Luther Dickinson on the slide and Cody Dickinson on the electric washboard.
Shortened for radio airplay, this tune still has all the raucous swampy feel as the extended album version.
From the new Album
Release Date 08/07/20
" a bona fide gem "
-Steve Morse [The Boston Globe]
In the News
Peter Marinus, Blues Town Music Try to imagine the following: Howlin’ Wolf as the singer of an Americana band or Captain Beefheart who sings the blues with devotion. Both fantasies come true on the seventh album by the American band the Mystix. A band consisting of Jo Lily (vocals, ex-Duke & the Drivers), Bobby Keyes (guitar, a studio musician i.a. with Mary J. Blige), Tom West (keyboard), Marty Ballow (bass), Duke Levine (guitar) and Mario Giovino (drums, producer), plus guests […]
Wolfgang Giese Today we are talking about a band that few people are familiar with although it was founded back in 2002 – The Mystix; singer Jo Lily and guitarist Bobby B. Keyes from Los Angeles, who is also active in jazz circles, were responsible for forming the group. Subsequently, the group grew and evolved thanks to musicians who hung around studios in Boston and other tour members who toured with bands and artists like Peter Wolf, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, […]
Peter Marinus, Blues Town Music Try to imagine the following: Howlin ‘Wolf as the singer of an Americana band or Captain Beefheart who sings the blues with passion. Both fantasies come true on the seventh album by the American band the Mystix. A band consisting of Jo Lily (vocals, ex-Duke & the Drivers), Bobby Keyes (guitar, a studio musician ao with Mary J. Blige), Tom West (keyboards), Marty Ballow (bass), Duke Levine (guitar ) and Mario Giovino (drums, producer), plus guests Luther & Cody Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars and Charlie McCoy on the harmonica. Their album is divided […]
Can't Change It
Biography
Can’t Change It features twin lead guitars of Bobby B Keyes and Duke Levine, coupled with the unique vocals of Jo Lily. The rhythm section features Marco Giovino on drums and Marty Ballou on stand up bass, as well as an outstanding lineup of guest appearances, including the North Mississippi All-Stars, the legendary Charlie McCoy, famous British pedal steel player B.J. Cole (“Rocket Man”), and keyboardist extraordinaire Tom West.
Latest video
Can't Change It
"Jumper On The Line"
Produced by: Marco Giovino
Featuring: Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, and the North Mississippi Allstars
The Mystix ® 2020