Martin Brothers Blues Band has released a new CD, “In the Beginning.” The CDs can be purchased for $7 at any of the band’s shows.

The band was formed in June of 2006, and still includes the three original band members. They include Carl Martin on the guitar and vocals, Troy Martin on the bass and Garry Jones on the drums and harmonica. Jones lives in Churubusco and also works as an officer for the Churubusco Police Department.

According to their Web site, the trio was influenced by B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, Pop n’ Fresh, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmie Vaughn, Buddie Guy, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Memphis Slim, the J. Geils Band, the Temptations and the Beatles and John Lennon, among others.

They strive to bring their audiences the feel of good blues of yesterday, in the style of Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, Elmore James and Johnny Lee Hooker.

The toe-tapping music excited the people who gathered to enjoy the Martin Brothers’ music at the Churubusco Public Library’s summer concert series during the Turtle Days Festival in June.

One motorist who was passing by heard the music and stopped his car and got out and joined the crowd.

“I couldn’t believe how great they sounded,” he said. “I will definitely go see them again and buy one of their new CDs.”

The band’s schedule is as follows:

Fri., July 4, 9 p.m. - Timmy’s Nook restaurant, Shriner Lake, Columbia City;

Thurs., July 10, 6 p.m. - Autism Speaks benefit at IPFW in Fort Wayne;

Fri., July 18, 8 p.m. - Snicker’s Comedy Club, Fort Wayne;

Sat., Aug. 9, 8 p.m. -BB’s Smoke House grand opening with Rock 104, Angola;

Sat. Aug. 16, 8 p.m. - Teddy Bear Run at Jim Bailey’s Harley Davidson store in Fort Wayne;

Sat., Sept. 13, 5 p.m. - Rockin’ Doc’s at Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne;

Check out the band’s Web site at myspace.com/themartinbrothersband.