This high energy, four piece band serves up a funky musical cocktail of a cold shot of blues with a splash of funk, a soul mixer and an R&B; cherry.

These talented musicians met by chance at various Blues jams. As luck would have it, they bonded into The Instigators. The group includes Dan Johnson on bass, Eric Madison on drums, Matt Panek on guitar, and Kevin �B.F.� Burt on lead vocals. They have become an integral part of the Blues scene. The band has toured the Midwest for eleven years.

Kevin Burt and The Instigators perform a Blues repertoire of old and new songs. They play cover songs that they like by such artists as Bill Withers, Muddy Waters and CCR. Their music has the same framework as the original, but they deliver it in their own style and from their own perspective. The band is influenced from all areas of music as their original tunes reflect. Each member contributes to the songwriting process. They all have a part in creating the musical beat, the lyrics, and the feeling that shapes their songs.

Each year, The Instigators perform at various Blues venues and festivals from small towns to major cities such as Kansas City, Chicago, and St. Louis. Fans of the blues will find they have what it takes to keep audiences of all ages entertained and dancing to their beat. The mood is relaxed exhilaration, with the band's stage presence and infectious humor spilling into the audience to complete the party atmosphere.

(Info from BluesOnGrand.com)