Be careful with The Surefire Way. Their first CD, "Ask Me For More", will get in your head faster than you thought possible. With just one listen, your toes will tap, your head will bop and a smile will cross your face. On the second listen, you'll find yourself singing along. After that, it's too late. Each of the songs is in your head, crossing into your consciousness when you least expect it. You'll find yourself singing "Goin' Down" while on your way to work, or "Good Stuff" when you're taking a shower. And when "Brazilian Eyes" comes on, you'll stop what you're doing, close your eyes and wonder how you suddenly ended up dancing on the beach in Rio.

And that's just the beginning. The Surefire Way exudes a mature playfulness but they also brush up against introspective topics that bring depth and character to their music. And that blend of energy and profundity captivates the listener. Lead singer and songwriter Scott Tworek says, "These songs are the product of some distinct influences. Having lived in Brazil I get a lot of inspiration from artists I came to know and admire: Gilberto Gil, Titas, and most of all, Djavan. From the U.S. side I have been into everything: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, and Dave Matthews Band."

When it comes to the lyrics Tworek's style straddles provocative and thoughtful. He says, "It is difficult at times to be an optimist in an often pessimistic world. The lyrics I write are inspired by love found, love lost, and everything in between. I want to explore both the exciting places and the uncomfortable places of life we all know. Writing these songs is a way for me focus on what's good and beautiful in the world yet still give myself license to ask tough questions. So far my songwriting style has leaned toward celebrating the excitement of life and relationships and attempt to turn pain and fear into hope and positivity."

The band grew out of Tworek's solo performances around New York City in 2005. Drummer Dan Weiss entered the picture in early 2006. Weiss, somewhat of a veteran in the New York music scene, had been playing in bands and recording in the area for years. Skilled in rock, pop, blues, and jazz, he said, "I saw definite potential in the music those guys were playing. In joining the group my aim was to bring some creativity that would elevate the songs and set a solid foundation on which the band could build upon." And that is just what Weiss did.

The Surefire Way lost their bass player to law school in late 2006. They were lucky enough to pick up Vinnie Fiorillo, an accomplished bassist who studied and jammed with jazz greats including Ed Shaunessy, Pat Labarbara, Buddy Baker, and Milt Hinton. In addition to jazz, Fiorillo's approach to playing bass and influences include Motown and blues. He is also a classically trained cellist receiving a Bachelor in Music in cello performance from the University of Miami and a Master of Music from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.

The band's landmark gig thus far was their CD release party at Pianos in NYC. The club was overflowing, the crowd was electric, and the band was on fire. Other NYC stages they have graced include Knitting Factory, Arlene's Grocery, Mercury Lounge, and the recently deceased CBGB. They have recently started playing up and down the east coast (D.C., Philly, etc.) with more to come. The Surefire Way has proved that they won't disappoint, with their recordings or their live shows.

The band's pop sensibility built on top of a rock platform is reminiscent of the Dave Matthews Band and Barenaked Ladies. The catchy guitar riffs, melodic bass lines and explosive percussion speak for themselves. And Tworek's vocals have been compared to John Popper of the band, Blues Traveler. They are adept at using subtle Latin rhythms from time-to-time which makes listening to the music that much more of an intriguing experience. This young band is concocting a unique blend of pop, rock, and Brazilian/Latin music that is unmistakably their own.