The Roadside Fireflies combine the inventive songwriting and exceptional jazz, soul, and folk musicianship of Aura Kanegis (vocals), Louis Matza (guitar), Andrew Brown (upright bass), and Lex O'Brien (drummer/percussionist) to create music spanning the spectrum of Americana. Their songs offer fresh takes on timeless themes, bringing lyrics that blend wisdom and wit to creative arrangements that slide seamlessly from bossa to blues. They have been lighting roadside venues in the Washington area since 2006, fast gaining a loyal following of enthusiastic listeners across the region.