FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- CHICAGO SCENE STAPLE MHB SPREADS HIS WINGS TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM “SPARKS ARE GONNA FLY”
June 23, 2009 (Chicago, Illinois)
Seeking to capitalize on the growth of a substantial fan base through consistent gigging in and around the Chicagoland area, local group MHB is poised to release their debut solo album, entitled “Sparks Are Going Fly.” The album, slated for release on June 30, 2009, showcases the natural evolution of front man Matthew Henry Baron (whose initials comprise the band’s name) into a full-fledged pro musician capable of incorporating various styles into one cohesive unit. Baron blends healthy doses of blues, reggae, hip-hop, funk, and rock to create a feel-good landscape perfectly suited for summer listening. Listen/Buy on iTunes
Baron’s previous musical ventures include a stint as rhythm guitarist for a touring reggae band as well as front man for former Chicago ensemble Entrinzic, which garnered a fair amount of critical acclaim before disbanding in 2004 as well as the album “Dig Deep,” which is available on iTunes. When asked how this album differs from his past projects, Baron replied, “It’s the first of many more albums. I see myself as a high-energy musician and songwriter and foresee myself releasing dozens of albums in the years to come. I’ve been very fortunate to work with some really stellar musicians on this CD and it’s going to be really fun playing shows with them and creating great music in the days ahead.”Listen/Buy on iTunes
Comparisons to other artists are as varied as the number of fans out to see MHB every week in various bars and clubs around Chicago. Where one person hears Michael Glabicki (lead singer Of Rusted Root), another hears G. Love. A Tom Waits comparison follows closely behind a compliment on Baron’s firm grasp of roots reggae. MHB truly provides something for every listener.
Baron is backed on the album by a fantastic group of musicians, including Michael Whalen and Rob Van Dahl on drums, Daryl Coutts on organ/keyboards, Eric Koppa and Steve Kelly on horns, and the inimitable James T. Bromley on bass. It is evident upon first listen that this group has gotten to know each other very well over the past couple years and that none of them are strangers to the recording studio.
An album release party is being scheduled at the famous Abbey Pub, which some see as “home base” for MHB. The album will be on sale at shows and digitally through iTunes, Amazon, and other major digital retailers. Listen/Buy on iTunes
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