We're not trying to suggest Roomful of Blues have sturdy and inspired longevity or anything. But consider these tidbits about the iconic Westerly swing/blues act:

• They've released 19 studio albums on nine different respected record labels.

• Almost 60 musicians and singers have claimed membership over time.

• In a musical genre where nicknames are important, men called "Porky," "Duke," "Doc," "Junior," "Sugar Ray," "Mac" and "Mister Low" have all played in ROB.

• The band is synonymous with Westerly's Knickerbocker Café — one of the most iconic blues clubs in the world.

• Forty-eight years after the band started, Roomful continues to tour globally at a pace that would shame most 20-year-old metal or punk bands.

• Count Basie called Roomful "the hottest blues band I've ever heard."

• You won't have to travel far to experience the greatness. On Saturday, Roomful of Blues headlines in New London's beautiful Hygienic Art Park. Bank Street will freakin' percolate.

— Rick Koster

Roomful of Blues, 8 p.m. Saturday, Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank St., New London; $10; (860) 443-8001.