New by name and form,the members of The Curtis Jaywalkers have been working together in different formats for nearly a year. After the departure from a previous project, Rob Downing (Vocals/Guitar) and Elric Walker (Bass) joined Eric Mininger (Drums) in March 2009 to create Last Minute Showdown, which was just that--a last minute decision made after an invitation to open for the band Wiles. Last Minute Showdown continued to perform, mostly as an alternative rock/jam band. Upon adding Eric's brother, guitarist Ryan Mininger from Wiles, Last Minute Showdown's sound took a more traditional direction. Hence, The Curtis Jaywalkers was born. Funk Soul Rock & Roll...a definition of a sound; a nod to the musical influences of its members.