Spotlight: DownTown Mystic

New Jersey roots-rockers DownTown Mystic got an early break from Jed the Fish on KROQ, and on the 3rd album Standing Still, they stay true to the sound of vintage guitars recorded on analog gear…

Robert Allen and Bruce Engler of DownTown Mystic

You never know who’s gonna give you that break, or that nod of encouragement.

In the case of Robert Allen, it was, of all people, Jed the Fish who played a track as his “Catch of the Day.” Rodney on the Roq followed with more airplay.

It was at that stage that Robert decided to take his project, DownTown Mystic, in a more serious direction — ultimately working with Max Weinberg and Gary Tallent of the E Street Band, and Steve Holley of Wings, among others.

The third album, Standing Still, stays true to the roots of rock and roll, using vintage guitars recorded on analog gear.

Musically, there are nods to The Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Poco, as well as The Beatles and The Stones. The roots rock sound comes through on our Song of the Week, Better Days.

The track is available on A Taste of Triple A #63, and you can learn more about the band on their MySpace Page.