THE MYSTIX proudly announce the release of their 7th album Can’t Change It, produced by legendary drummer Marco Giovanni. Marco brings his eclectic vision and brilliant sense of style to this new project. Can’t Change It expands the band’s unique sound utilizing singer/songwriter Jo Lily’s captivating deep-throated vocals as a centerpiece, backed by guitarist extraordinaire, Bobby Keyes, and a group of elite Boston musicians and special guests, creating a truly original and engaging album.

Jo Lily and Bobby Keyes are the heart and soul of THE MYSTIX. Joe has been a part of the Boston music scene since the 70’s when he was with the iconic New England band Duke and the Drivers. Bobby Keyes has been a top studio musician for the likes of Mary J. Blige, Little Wayne Jerry Lee Lewis, etc. This project also features a truly outstanding line-up of musicians consisting of Tom West, Marty Ballou, Duke Levine and Marco Giovanni, with special guests Luther and Cody Dickinson (The North Mississippi Allstars) and legendary Charlie McCoy to create a funky, rootsy, soulful sound guaranteed to lift your spirits.

Can’t Change It continues the band’s tradition of crafted originals and obscure traditional American roots music. The dynamic percussion beats, soulful ballads and a driving guitar throughout, give this new album an energy that represents a seismic shift in the band’s sound. This album is lean and mean.

Renowned for their live performances, THE MYSTIX have always preferred to limit their performances to a few choice venues. Though it may be some time before we get a chance to see them perform again, Can’t Change It more than makes up for this. With Jo cutting the tracks in his basement, and the other band members layering their parts in their own studios, the result is the stuff that self-isolation dreams are made of. Producer Marco Giovanni creates a textured, but pared-down sound that features the band’s thoughtful, creative nature, drawing you inward and leaving you wanting more.

Great news for Mystix fans! The band’s legendary sound has been captured on their sixth CD, Rhythm and Roots, and is now available for purchase! The Mystix are known for their live performances and the band is excited to offer these high-quality, live recordings captured from recent dates over the past two years. Blue Ocean, Tupelo, Portsmouth Music Hall and their special, private performance at the Gould Barn—they’re all included in this exciting CD.

“Rhythm and Roots is a culmination of all the years of crafting and perfecting our unique sound. And after several years of our fans requesting a live album, it feels great to present something this good.”

Their five previous, critically acclaimed CDs have enjoyed substantial airplay across the country and around the world, consistently appearing on major Americana/Roots charts in the US, UK and Europe. But this is the album Mystix fans have been waiting for.

Noted for their impeccable musicianship as well as their soulful, spirited and lighthearted performances, The Mystix legendary, veteran lineup never fails to deliver a thrilling performance. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear a full show featuring spirited performances of traditional Americana songs, The Mystix’ critically acclaimed originals and the band’s unique interpretation of deep soul.

The Mystix much anticipated Spring 2016 tour starts May 7th at Tupelo Hall! See the Calendar page for more dates and watch this site as new venues are added regularly.

This intimate collection of songs features an exciting, organic approach to Country/Blues. The Mystix fifth album enjoyed critical acclaim, significant attention and regular rotation on WUMB and other eclectic stations and radio programs across the country and around the world.

Midight in Mississippi showcases the talents of these veteran artists:

• Jo Lily: Vocals and guitars
  Bobby Keyes: Guitars
  Kevin Barry: Lap Steel, Dobro
  Tom West: Keyboards
  Matt Leavenworth: Fiddle
  Dennis McDermott: Drums/Percussion
  Jesse Williams: Bass guitar
  Annie Raines: Harmonica

and is available on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, and Dyno Records.

Feature Tracks:
Midnight in Mississippi

In their fourth album, The Mystix have had the privilege and joy of interpreting the songs of many influential artists. This list includes Emmitt Miller’s “Jelly Roll”, Jimmie Rodger’s “Blues #4” (originally titled “Blues Yodel #4), Ernest Tubb’s “Mean Woman Blues”, Roebuck “Pop” Staples’ “Wish I Had Answered”, and the Reverend Julius Cheeks classic, “I’ll Believe I’ll Run On”. The Mystix also include the more sophisticated jazz and blues styles of Charles Brown and others, including a Floyd Dixon tune, “Time Brings About a Change”.

Many of their arrangements include additional lyrics or well-known gospel bridges that may not have appeared in the original recordings. This “poetic license” is well within tradition, allowing for flexibility in the presentation. Many artists would “cover” a song and make their own contribution to lyrics and arrangements. The Mystix chose to “stay loose” with their interpretation, in an attempt to capture the original spontaneity so inherent in this music.

The Mystix have also added a few of their own tunes. In “Mighty Love,” they include the Downtown Chicago harp sound of the great Jerry Portnoy (Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton), matched with a soulful “Pop Staples” style guitar, resulting in an alternate approach to a traditionally spiritual song. In “Mighty Tone,” the band combines the bluegrass sound of Bill Monroe, with the vocal approach of early country and western (Johnny Cash, Don Gibson).

This is a music of celebration, innovation and revelation. The writing, assembling, and arranging of this Americana “ramble” has been a project infused with joy, which the band hopes to share with their listeners. They would like to thank the many musicologists who have collected and preserved this vital aspect of our shared and uniquely American spirit.

See our Reviews Page for sensational reviews on “Mighty Tone” and our Music Page to take a listen for yourself!

The Mystix are working with Richard Rosenblatt, from Vizzable Productions and the VizzTone Label Group, and the Artist Development Co-op for the release of this unique roots collection. Not only does the album features songs by some of the early giants of roots music but also sensational new original songs!

An Amazing Americana/Roots Journey!

On this album The Mystix completely embrace the Americana/Roots genre and write to it as well. Plus, as promised, the album features a live track from the band’s Oct ’08 Tupelo Music Hall show! CDs and MP3s are in stores now and available at CD Baby, Amazon, Napster and iTunes.

#6 on WZLX’s Sunday Morning Blues Top 30 for 2009!

Listed as Potential Grammy Nominee for Best Americana Album!

Opened on the EuroAmericana Chart at #5!

Charting on the Americana Airplay Chart at #17!

Charting on the Jambands.com/Relix Radio Chart at #10!

Feature Tracks:
Down to the Shore
Get Right
Roll of the Dice

Ten months after its release, “Blue Morning,” is going strong, moving up roots and country playlists around the country and picking up notable airtime internationally and through satellite radio.

The second release from The Mystix represents the band’s first endeavor into the Roots genre. It is AVAILABLE online through CD Baby and iTunes, and also at Newbury Comics stores, and Dyno Records in Newburyport, MA.

#16 on American Roots chart – #23 on X-Country!

Feature Tracks:
Rattled
Yolanda
Another Kind of Love

This is the first recording done by The Mystix and was engineered by legendary New York producer/engineer, Joe Blaney,whose work includes such artists as Prince, Keith Richards, the Ramones and many others. The Mystix were just newly formed and the album was recorded after only a few weeks together. To our surprise we received glowing critical acclaim both in the U.S. and Europe. Many of the songs were written by Jo Lily and Bobby Keyes and remain a vibrant part of our current repertoire to this day. Satisfy You is the perfect introduction to The Mystix and continues to enjoy worldwide sales.

Feature Tracks:

Satisfy You
Change My Mind
Heavy Rain