Big Al Jano's Blues Mafia Show is not your "normal" blues act, one with the obligatory' strong front man or woman and a miscellaneous assortment of back-up musicians. Quite the contrary, the boss of this well-dressed mob creates a "mini-blues revue" in thc old tradition by giving each of his musical henchmen equal time at center stage. Al believes that this keeps the Mafia Show interesting and the ear candy stimulating since each member has their own unique style of presentation. Big Al was influenced by the comedic lyrics of Louis Jourdan, Bullmoose Jackson, Wynonie Harris and Spike Jones. His music influences were Bill Doggett, Red Prysock, Jimmy Reed, Big Joe Turner, Lightning Slim, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Each member of the Blues Mafia adds to this list of influences that produces a unique blend of music and songs that the band is noted for.