HOME BASE: Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

STYLE: Rootsy, funny, philosophical folk-metal mastery “from the cool end of Americana.” Elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the mix. Add a generous helping of Woodstock-era psychedelia framed in solid songwriting, et voila.

LINEUP: Singer/songwriter and bandleader Joziah Longo, vocals and guitar; Tink Lloyd, accordion, cello, mandolin, flute; Sharkey McEwen, guitar; R.J. McCarty, bass, keys, sax; Bob Torsello, bass; Matthew Abourezk, drums.