About Mathien—the nucleus of the band was formed at Southern Illinois University Carbondale around the magnetic personality of singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Mathien. Bassist Mike Schiff and drummer Aaron Bouslog were initially drawn to Mathien’s sharply observed lyrics and eclectic musical influences. After signing with Midwest Music Group, relocating to Chicago and releasing their debut “Hello Again” the band took to the road and became a formidable live act selling out venues in Chicago and throughout the Midwest.

Erick Deshaun Dorris (“EDD”) is a musician based out of Chicago. He was most recently involved in the soul-rock band, The Bored of Education, and is a member with the educational-theater company Barrel of Monkeys. His music has been described as Soul, Jazz, Baroque and “show-tunes on crack”.