User:Bailiffmusic/Bailiff (band)

Bailiff is an American rock band based in Chicago, IL, consisting of members Josh Siegel, Ren Mathew, and Adam Schneider. Bailiff plays an explosive blues-based roots style has been described as progressive blues-rock. The band draws influence from many different places including early blues, rock, and hip-hop as well as eastern Indian music, African Music and Native American Chants. The band’s influences are widely diverse, toting bands such as Led Zeppelin, Vieux Farka Touré, Debashish Bhattacharya, Battles, Radiohead, and the Flaming Lips, along with Native American Pow Wows as influences. In 2011 Bailiff independently released their debut album entitled "Red Balloon". The album was very well received by local music critics & fans. In 2014 they released their sophomore album entitled "Remise". "Remise" was release on vinyl, a first for the group, and CD.

'Mm Hmm' EP (2007-2008)
The band was formed in 2007 by guitarist Josh Siegel and Drummer Ren Mathew in Chicago. After playing together for a short time, Siegel and Mathew began seeking out a bassist to fill out their trio. A short time later, Mark Bonadies was enlisted for a handful of shows and eventually the recording of their EP 'Mm Hmm' with producer Brian Zieske at the Gallery of Carpet in Villa Park IL. The EP tracked live in studio to 2" analog tape capturing the bands raw tones and unique synergy. In early 2008 Bonadies parted ways with the band, which set in motion an epic bassist search on the part of Seigel and Mathew.

2009-Present
As February 2009 rolled around, 10 months after losing their bassist and an arduous search that spanned the country, Adam Schneider was recruited to fill the role as bassist. Currently, Bailiff is recording the follow up to the 'Mm Hmm' EP in the form of their first full length, which is scheduled for release in early 2010.

=Discography=

EP's
Mm Hmm (2008)