On Dec. 7 I saw Hammertorch open up for the always rockin’ Last Straw at the newly improved Bluesboro Rhythm & Blues Co. I was thoroughly surprised when Hammertorch hit the stage. Not to make comparisons, but if you like Kings of Leon and local legends Glossary, you’ll really dig this band. They combine elements of country and rock in a way that makes them tough to place in either category.

Hammertorch is comprised of Tyler Coppage on drums, Steve Daly on guitar and lap steel, Jared Forrester on bass, Jason Harding on the keys and Jason Yeary on lead vocals and guitar. The players manage to keep listeners on their toes with sharp and strikingly different changes in time and style.

My particular favorite track of theirs is “Murfreesboro Motel,” since I grew up within walking distance from the hotel with the mostest and used to buy Starburst from Tommy’s Market in grade school. You gotta be down with the ’Boro like me and Hammertorch to get that one.

Anyways, I digress; Hammertorch is a band worth your time that is playing in a bar near you very soon. Go check them out at myspace.com/hammertorch if you are ignorant to the ways of the Hammertorch and check out their next Boro Bar and Grill show Jan. 18 with the Turncoats and the Bohannans. Peace love and hair grease!