Once you encounter it, the music of the Colorblind James Experience is hard to shake. Its songs - anchored by the talk-sing of late founder Chuck Cuminale, who died in 2001 - are bouncy, droll, uplifting, and utterly unique. Genre-wise, the sound is hard to pin down, calling to mind polka, ska, Dylan, and The Dead, and featuring at times a vibraphone, trombone, and other curiosities. Since its start in the late-70's the band has made an indelible impression on far-reaching fans. One such enthusiast was British DJ John Peel, who hosted the group on his program several times in the late 80's and made its song "I'm Considering a Move to Memphis" a cult hit. The band - whose lineup includes former members and Cuminale's son Mark on guitar - played a pair of reunion shows in 2011 and the revival continues.
The Colorblind James Experience plays Saturday, February 25 at 8 p.m. at Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. $6. 454-2966, bugjar.com
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