The Moonlighters July 25, 2009

The Moonlighters have been a part of the New York City jazz and pop music scenes since they formed in 1998. Based around a core of harmonized vocal duets backed by warm acoustic instruments, including Hawaiian lap steel guitar, ukulele, guitar and bass, they explore traditional and classic tunes with a unique, romantic approach. The band members include Bliss Blood, vocalist and ukulele player; Cindy Ball, vocalist and guitarist, and Peter Maness on bass; and Mark Deffenbaugh on steel guitar. Their original songs encompass many styles of 20th Century jazz and pop: ragtime, swing, Hawaiian, country, blues, and even be-bop flavors can be found among their recordings.