Contino, is an eclectic roots music band from Las Vegas, Nevada, consisting of Pete Contino on accordion, Billy Truitt on keyboards, Al Ek on guitar and harmonica, Jim Lovgren on drums and Rob Edwards on upright bass. Their lively and distinctive mixture of blues, Americana, rockabilly, and zydeco have been earning them an ever-growing fan base both in North America and Europe. "Back Porch Dogma" their Blind Pig label debut, features a guest appearance by singer Maria Muldaur.