It's the weather, says the Iguanas' Derek Huston. "The climate is our secret weapon,” says the sax player. “We play those sleazy medium and slow tempos -- it wear anybody out."

Least of all the band. As the members of the Iguanas ready themselves for the impact of their first album, they're trying to pace their lives like they do a good night of music: easy, steady, keeping an even groove.

It doesn't always happen.

THURSDAY -- Tonig...