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The BMT journey began in 2003 at a party in Alexandria, Virginia when Charlie, Jim, and Mark discovered a mutual love for rock and roll, as well as years of experience in various bands.

The boys began exploratory practices with Charlie and Mark on guitar / vocals and Jim on drums, while casting the net far and wide for new and talented members. It wasn't long before Adam Fazackerley’s vocals and guitar were added to the blend of rock covers. That same night, Joel Torrey of Fredricksburg, Virginia was added on bass and backup vocals.

The group settled into some serious work developing their unique product of sound and style and named the band Black Moon Tonic (to learn the mysteries of where the name came from and what it means, just buy one of us a drink).

By 2005, the group had changed bass players and added Bob Dalton. The group was making big strides and started to develop their loyal following of fans who appreciated the cut loose, dance, drink and party atmosphere that became standard with every show. Band originals had also started becoming fan favorites and standards at every show.
 

By 2007, BMT had added Craig Feneley of Herndon with his deep-pockets of experience at bass, Paul Murphy with his classical skills at horns, and Mary Bowers at stand-out keyboards. Each of these additions pushed the BMT sound further into its unique and polished blend of rock, country, R&B and originals.

2012 saw major changes that led to the current band lineup. Mark O'Connell and Mary Bowers bowed out gracefully and Tommy Kemler came on with blistering keyboard licks.  

A few years later, Jim "Styxx" Woods departed and the band was blessed with the addition of the rock-solid and versatile Larry "Go Go" Gomez on drums.  

While the band has continued with the same strong lineup since that that time, Black Moon Tonic continues to evolve its unique sound. Two constants through the years have been a love of music and a healthy disrespect for each other.