At 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, the

will return to Guthries on Middle Street in Lewiston. The band plays from the soul, on real instruments, swings like crazy, and a mix of West Coast and Chicago Blues, with a bit of spice from New Orleans and elsewhere. The band features International Blues Challenge finalists Tommy O’Connell on harp and vocals, Gerry Byrne on standup bass, Johnny Moran on drums, and Stefan Iris on guitar. There is no cover. For more information, call 207-376-3344.