Although they'll answer to Mr. and Mrs. Tracy or Kirk and Nicole, these two swingers are better known as "Kid & Nic". Having had successful individual careers before meeting, things still seem to be on the up "swing" for this sax and singer duo. With "Goin' Downtown" being their fourth release, it's obvious that the family that sings, dances and parties together is the family that's successful together.

The Kid & Nic Show perform regularly as a five piece band and on this project, a compilation of songs from their previous three releases, they are joined by a tremendous - in quality as well as quantity - supporting cast. Joining Kid on saxophones, harmonica and vocals, and Nic on vocals are: Kevin Slagg, Bill Wiseman and Jay Carney on guitars; Josh Becker, Matt Meneged and David Wilson on bass;

The disc opens with what I'm sure Kid & Nic - and their audiences - often have..... "Nothin' But A Good Time". The lyrics make it obvious that it's their introductory number and it makes a hell of a first impression. The Kids' wailing away on sax, David and Vince - on bass and drums - have me already thinking they're going to be a tough act to follow on rhythm, and Nic's just havin' a ball with the vocals.

On "Rollin' Into Reno", one of the rhythm players has changed - and I'm still impressed - but the frantic pace hasn't . This is a quick three and a half minute track with Jeff at full throttle on drums from start to finish. With some harmony help from Nic, Kid excels on lead vocals.

This track could not have had a better name. "Mystify" is one of those slow sultry ballads which immediately paints a picture of a dark, cobblestone street on a foggy, rainy night in a mystery movie. This one's highlighted by Kid's equally sultry vocals and sax with slow, sullen rhythm and perfectly soft, smooth guitar coming from Tracy, Josh and Jay. The so called "icing on the cake" in this track was from a really good vibraphone patch on a keyboard that was very well done by Tracy. This is one incredible track, an original at that.

OK amateurs, now get off the dance floor and make room for the pros. "Motorhead Baby" is all out, full blown boogie at it's best. This one rips from open to close with Kid, Bill, Matt & Jim creating musical mayhem, while Nic - singing with lots of sass-itude, kicks it on vocals. Real good stuff right here.

There may be "Nothin' Romantic About L. A." but there's certainly something romantic with the way this track is done. With Dave and Vince setting the mood with a warm rhythm, Kevin's titillating guitar, Kid's provocative sax sounds and Nic's sensual vocals, this is one hell of a sexy sound.

Other tracks on "Goin' Downtown" include: "Come To Me", "The Chicken And The Hawk", "Hwy. 60", "Pull Through" and "Who Would Love This Car But Me?".

Check out The Kid & Nic Show by visiting them at www.kidandnic.com. That's where you'll be able to pick up a copy of "Goin' Downtown" so that just like Kid, Nic and their audiences do, you'll be able to have nothin' but a good time as well. And please, tell them the Blewzzman sent ya.