They could be the hardest working band in town. But even if that title's disputed, the Rhythm Syndicate are certainly one of the smoothest in C-town. Their second full-length release, On the Case and In Your Face was recorded live at The Savannah (Westlake) in November of last year and currently available only at their live shows. It stands to reason that this set was recorded at The Savannah because the seeds of the The Rhythm Syndicate were planted when guitarists Pat Sandy and Angelo Ciu first met up at one of the club's many Thursday night jam sessions. The band's hepcat-minded, blues-swinging fun is best served live and if you're looking for a zoot-suit riot, this group has your best interests in mind. On the Case... is a little bit o' laid back blues, swing n'soul and R&B and if you're not finger-poppin' after the first couple of tracks, well, to quote the film Beautiful Girls, we might have to check your freezer for human heads.

F.F.O: (For fans of): Barflies, classic blues and jazz, and the movie Swingers.