The band is known for their live performances, blending various elements of blues, folk, funk and bluegrass.
The band has developed a strong following in the Maryland/Washington D.C. area, and as of Fall 2008 have toured much of the United States and parts of western Europe.
[2] In 2002, they were briefly featured on the television show The Wire which is set in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.
The original line-up of the band consisted of Paul Weinberg on drums and Ryan Porter on bass.
Markowitz and Weinberg were also in a high school band together named Black Eyed Susan.