They came on the scene like a super hero flying into the final reel of an old serial. Faster than a speeding bullet, and able to attract audiences in a single set. They are the Super Tonics. And for locals and tourists alike, they are making a mark that is nothing short of spectacular.

The three piece is the ultimate Delaware band, with one representative from each county in the state. They each bring a strong musical background, a lot of experience, and a different perspective to the group...

Blending these sounds, influences, personalities and talents together result in a unique sound unlike any other on the shore. Darron Hayes, music coordinator for the Rams Head Tavern in Rehoboth Beach looks for bands that will bring something other than the "ordinary Top 40 cover band" to the beach. "I looks for bands that play groove blues and jazz, but in a new way. I usually only book bands that do original music as well as covers so that our audiences can hear something fresh." The Super Tonics have proven to be a favorite at the Rams Head for that reason. "They have a really unique, original sound. The lead singer's voice is great, and their stuff is new and exciting," Hayes says. The Rams Head features live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, and Sunday during brunch.

Is it the original music that is getting the most attention of all. WOCM, a AAA radio station out of Ocean City plays "music for people who like music," and that includes local artists as well as their national playlist. They have been featuring several original tunes by the Super Tonics. Deborah Lee, program music director for the station, is pleased by the reaction the music is getting. "We get calls all the time. Right now they are they most requested local band we play. I get calls from people who are going to their local record stores and looking for CDs by the Super Tonics. They call to find out where to get them, and we have to tell them that we are waiting for the CD too!"

The CD, titled "After Hours Blues," will be out by Christmas, say Greg Haughey of the band. "Just in time for you to give to all your friends as gifts!" he jokes, but in reality, these three working boys are taking their time and laying down the music they want to record. "We are all working on something that we've never gotten to do before. Record our own music, in our own way. We want it to be right. So, we are making sure that when we have a product it is a superior one," Haughey states. Deborah Lee of WOMC gives them credit for being more than just another flash in the pan band. "These young men are intelligent and fun. We have set a very high standard for the music we play here, and they have met and maintained that standard every step of the way. I was at a music festival and heard a familiar voice coming from the stage, I turned around and it was one of the band members playing with another group. I recognized the quality immediately, because it is just that unique. These are three talented individuals coming together to make something happen, and they are causing quite a stir!"