Album Notes

It’s the same old story. Boys meet girl. Girl rocks boys. Boys and girl hook up and vow to remind everyone what rock n’ roll is supposed to be. If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it at least five or six times … but not like this.

Born in Tokyo and transplanted from city to city, country to country, until finally landing in St. Louis, MO; Tobi delivers a straight shot punch to the gut, leaving a bruise that is as equally raw and ugly as it is beautiful. It’s more Gwen Stefani meets Lemmy … think Wendy O’ Williams with a great voice. It’s rock n’ roll the way it’s supposed to be: aggressive, emotive, violent and sexy.

And, at an average height of 6’4”, the Strays may already be the biggest band on the planet; but they show no signs of settling. Four first-name-only guys, who have risen from the dust of several prominent St. Louis bands, the Strays are equal parts Aerosmith, MC5, Guns n’ Roses, Rolling Stones and the Ramones. Their live show is powerful and loose. It sneaks up on you like a round of Jaeger bombs that were charged to your bar tab while your back was turned. It’s gritty rock n’ roll … hard, solid, sleazy and honest … the perfect backdrop for Tobi’s from-the-heart meets from-the-hip lyrics.

In a single sentence … It’s what you’ve been missing.

Tobi Kai and the Strays are … Tobi Kai