The Cisco Kids is an independent band from New Jersey who has set out on a new musical venture beyond the creative frontiers of previous projects. The Cisco Kids' rugged honesty valiantly fends off the bland humdrum of American radio pop. Smooth vocals soar above indie rock guitar riffs and fuse with surprising, edgy hip-hop-based street beats to create an unprecedented musical experience.

"If Sade jammed an acoustic guitar and got a little funkier, she would sound like burgeoning artist Sierra [Hurtt], who runs the gamut from Latin to soul music. While her new album, [Stranger], due out April 10, covers many genres it ultimately highlights the singer’s deep, tender, silky voice." Philadelphia City Paper

How many people know the date of the first time they saw each other? The members of Blue Hippopotamus do - January 5th, 2006. Caitlin played a show that night at the North Star Bar in Philly and Chris and Rich were in the audience. One thing lead to another and Blue Hippopotamus became the three of them. (At some point during one thing leading to another Chris and Caitlin ran off to Vegas and got married!)

Blue Hippopotamus has a unique alternative rock style. Caitlin Jaene has a strong jazz singer voice often compared to KD Lang. She is also the bassist of the band, trained classically on the upright bass and has a natural feel on electric too. Chris Mercer creates an ocean of sound and harmonies using his guitar and pedals as one large instrument. Friends refer to his pedal collection as "pedal-topia". His guitar style is the perfect compliment and support to the soaring vocals. Rich makes the whole sound dance with his pounding beats. He is a dynamic drummer who keeps his kit minimal and plays the hell out of it.