Jo Lily and Bobby Keyes got the cream of Boston musicians to create The Mystix, a sublime roots rock band. And you can hear it because when they play, they are on fire. Bobby is on lead guitar (listen to Boppin’ the Blues), but don’t forget fiddler Matt Leavenworth (listen to Ramona) and the great harmonica player Annie Raines who also plays keyboard, mandolin and performs backup vocals. And then there is the excellent rhythm section – Marty Richards on drums and Jesse Williams on bass.
This wonderful live album shows that The Mystix are also a great live band who not only recreate intimate folk blues but can also drive the crowds wild with steamy jazzy blues. In one hour, the album builds to a magnificent climax in the electrical Whiskey and Wimmen, followed by a more subdued encore. Beautiful. You will immediately want to listen to all of their studio albums and book them for a tour of the Netherlands. A great album.