The Bentroots funky, swampy Soul-Roots and Rock band that has been performing at Relish on Danforth Avenue every Monday evening for over a year now is taking a wee break to get ready for Mardi Gras.

The club and band jointly made an announcement earlier this week that the group, which includes superstar pianoman Michael Fonfara, frontman and songwriter Nicholas Balkou, bassist Robert Newman and accordion whiz Ed Roth and drummer Duncan McBain, could well also be doing some recording. They’ve already released a couple of cds, including the most recent Welcome To Club Bluenote unveiled at a gala show at Revival in May.

Stay tuned for details about when they’re back to revive their weekly show!