Don’t show up late to see fun — the pop music trio that breaks all kind of musical rules — or you’re going to miss Steel Train. That would be a shame, because Steel Train is running on a fast track. Don’t believe it? Just check out all the buzz about the band on various music boards and a YouTube clip showing them with Conan O’Brien during a three-minute version of his show.

“2010 was our best year to date,” said Evan Winiker, bassist for the New Jersey-born band, which has one alumnus in fun. “2011 is going to be a great year, guaranteed.”