The new band everyone is talking about may ring a bell to those of a certain age. The Tommy Allen Band, popular in the area decades ago, is back – but this time it’s Junior playing the cajon and singing his heart out, with his pals Ray Waller on bass/vocals and Tom Vezos on guitar/vocals.

The band made its Ship Bottom debut at the Gateway Friday night (after repeatedly impressing crowds at the Terrace Tavern in Beach Haven Terrace this summer).