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Everyone has a life outside of work. Or at least that's how it is for Prewards employees. A number of them are musicians when they're not working hard for you through Prewards. Take a Look and a listen to the music they make and their passions outside of Prewards.

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Matthew H. Baron
V.P. Marketing and Sales

 

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Band Name: MHB
Years Playing Music: 20+
Website: MHBMUSIC.COM
Myspace:
MHB on Myspace
You Tube:
MHB on You Tube

 


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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. 

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.”

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.




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Jake Goodman
Production Manager

Playing both Drums and Guitar, our very own Jake Goodman can sing and hold a serious groove at the same time. Jake writes originals songs and plays covers as well. You can catch him playing in the Chicago area throughout the year.

Band Name: Jake Goodman
Years Playing Music: 15
Myspace: Jake Goodman on Myspace
You Tube: Jake Goodman on You Tube
 

Dave Ball
A man with many hats

Comedian, Beat maker, producer, master of impersonations, and all around great guy. Dave Ball is the newest to the talent here at Prewards. We expect many great things and a handful of strange things to come from this man in the days and years ahead.