Dave wrote:
In the Right Direction - Robert (???) and the Family Band -- these guys
SMOKE; if you like upbeat kickbutt r&b, by all means ck it out -- think Sly
Stone, SRV and gospel with the main dude singing and playing hellacious 12
string pedal steel!

I believe that is Robert Randolph and the Family Band.  And yes, they can kick it out!
Mark E.