This band is all about connecting with their audience. Leave the arrogance to the posers; the formulas to the pop stars; the repetition to the unoriginal. Alliens promise you’ll never get the same show twice – sure, you’ll get the consistent quality you’d expect of three guys raised to play, and the musical sensibility to match. But you will NEVER know what to expect. Alliens are bringing it back to the people with James Brown in mind. Dancing is inevitable.

The Alliens are brothers Jamiel (keys) and Janiah Allen (percussion), alongside cousin Zeph Allen (guitar). All born in Key West, Florida, their fathers were central members of The Survivors, who helped define the true Conch sound. So these boys have been steeped in groove from conception.

Separated in their youth, each member explored music on their own time and in their own way. Janiah was immersed in Latin percussion for most of his youth while living in Ecuador. Jamiel studied rigorously with world-class pianist Franko Richmond, cutting his teeth on mid-century jazz standards. Meanwhile, Zeph taught himself guitar on a journey from grunge, rock, funk, rap and blues through to jazz and classical music.

Alliens 101: "When we see the eyes of the audience aflame, our music generating the light, and we watch it radiate through the crowd, we know we are manifesting our destiny."

Prepare to be Allienated.