I haven't heard BFTB, but I'm sure of this:
I really would like to sit down & jam with Jerry & the guys. There will never be another Staley (R.I.P.), but I can hold my own.
The proof's on Utube, just search my name there. Can also be found by going to my website/domain:
gohearmymusicDOTcalm or leemichaelmanningDOTcalm
You can hear me do "It Ain't Like That", "So Close", & "Junkhead".