Cuda Brothers, from Cleveland, Ohio, is an original, mostly instrumental prog rock band in the tradition of King Crimson, Yes, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and so many other fine artists.  https://www.prognationband.com/ “an alternative rock experience with an amazingly original sound” -the Fresh Committee a "harder, heavier spin on the raw rock revitalized by the likes of the White Stripes and the Black Keys” -- Indie U Magazine. The Jazz Cats were founded by bassist Tony Cuda and its debut release "Herding Jazz Cats" (2014) was cricitcally-acclaimed. The follow-up, "Broken Streams of Consciousness," was released in 2016.