The Electras are a Buffalo, New York based band with a "Hot Chicago Blues" style, featuring veteran bluesmen who have been part of the Western New York blues scene for over 35 years. Today, the band remains true to their soulful blues roots, playing with a passion that makes the blues "real".

Core band: The band features Phil "the blues" Smith on lead guitar & vocals (remember Phil from Shakin' Smith Blues Band, or Buffalo Kingsnake Band?). Don "Muddy Rutters" on rhythm guitar & vocals. Rob Scheuer on drums & vocals (also played in Shakin' Smith Blues Band, Buffalo Kingsnake Band, Stevie B & the Rhythm Rockers, & The Excellos to name a few). Plus, the band normally features Doug "Shakey Leg" Thornton with that "classic blues" harmonica tone. *** The band features a number of bass players with credits too long to list, including: the infamous Mike Reid, who is featured on The Electras "Drivin' It Home" CD on most of the tunes; the experienced & ever-strong Bob Ginter; and the one and only Joe Skinner. *** A new young talent is often featured on keyboards, Patrick Mudd, who plays beyond his years & brings on rounds of applause when he kicks out his hot solos. *** The Electras also often feature special guests, such as Pete Howard, Paul Bruschini, Danny Gambino, Jimmy Wozniak, Dr Z, Mr Conrad, Harmonica John, to name a few.