Bobby Streng

The House Band officially released its debut album this week to a large and enthusiastic crowd at the St. Columban Concert Series.  They are such a great listening audience and a real treat to play for.  Andrew Bishop, James Hughes, Mark Kieme, Walter White, Jimmy Smith, Ben Jannson, Mark Berger, Chris Smith, Paul Finkbeiner, Brandon Cooper, Matt Martinez, Steve Hunter, Gary Hellick, Jonathan Ovalle, Matt Henninger, Kris Kurzawa, and Bob Mervak played their asses off!  Special thanks to the series staff and Penny Warmanen for the help.

A composer always treasures the opportunity to have his work performed by the caliber of talent and meticulous nature of the members of this band.  My music is hard, but I write what I want and find the players who can pull it off with grace, style, and bravada.  This was my philosophy with Saxomble, and it continues with the House Big Band.

Look for us to return to the Detroit scene very soon.

The House Big Band CD is now up at CDBaby.com!!!

www.cdbaby.com/bobbystrengshousebigband

Announcing the personnel for the 1/10/12 House Big Band CD Release Concert

ANOTHER KILLER LINE UP!
Mark Kieme – alto sax
James Hughes – alto sax
Andrew Bishop – tenor sax
Ben Jannson – tenor sax
Mark Berger – bari sax

Walter White – trumpet
Jimmy Smith – trumpet
Brandon Cooper – trumpet
Paul Finkbeiner – trumpet

Chris Smith – trombone
Matt Martinez – trombone
Steve Hunter – trombone
Gary Hellick – bass trombone

Bob Mervak – piano
Matt Henninger -electric bass
Jonathan Ovalle – drums

The House Big Band’s CD, “Getting Housed… LIVE!” will have its official release on Tuesday 1/10/12 at the St. Columban Concert Series in Birmingham, MI. More details to come soon.

Mark Byerly has been hard at work mixing down the House Big Band record that was recorded in February. The tracks sound great! Can’t wait to share the final product with everyone!

It brings me great pleasure to announce that on Tuesday 2/22/11, I will be showcasing my big band music with the House Big Band in a live recording session. I’ve got an amazing lineup of 17 allstars from the Southeast Michigan scene.

Saxophones: Mark Kieme, James Hughes, Andrew Bishop, Mark Berger, Michael Hiemstra, Bobby Streng
Trumpets: Bob Jensen, Jimmy Smith, Paul Finkbeiner, Bill Lucas
Trombone: Chris Smith, Steve Hunter, Matt Martinez, John Rutherford
Piano: Bob Mervak
Guitar: Kris Kurzawa
Bass: Pat Prouty, Matt Henninger
Drums: Jonathan Ovalle

This live recording session will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 2/22/11 at St Columban Church in Birmingham, Michigan (1775 East Melton). I hope that you will come be a part of this very special night. Thanks for the support!