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Jiggle The Constable


Jon Hain - Catalog

The touring version of Maestro Subgum and the Whole bopped around the Midwest and the east coast and points in between (and even across the ocean) as the band continued adding to its extensive original catalog. The 8-song EP, Jiggle The Constable, originally released only on vinyl, is a dance album and a fan pleaser. Updated versions of mid-80s stalwarts 'Life Outa Wack' and 'Misty Mountain' highlight the set, along with Jenny's Skit Skit Skat, celebrating the Maestro haunt Club Lower Links.

Re-mastered using the original 1/4 inch... [read more]

Hot Ol' Wadda


Jon Hain - Catalog

By the early 90s, the creative font that was Maestro Subgum and the Whole erupted with an almost complete turnover in its song catalog. The sound changed significantly with the addition of a regular horn section, although a cappellas still happened, too.

The dual cassettes that came out of the Double Amazement sessions were dubbed Stormin' And A Fever and Hot Ol' Wadda. Jenny, Beau, and Miki wrote a lot of the tunes, but new member Bobby Ray contributed a couple of key songs, too.

These masterpieces are available for the... [read more]

Stormin' And A Fever


Jon Hain - Catalog

By the early 90s, the creative font that was Maestro Subgum and the Whole erupted with an almost complete turnover in its song catalog. The sound changed significantly with the addition of a regular horn section, although a cappellas still happened, too.

The dual cassettes that came out of the Double Amazement sessions were dubbed Stormin' And A Fever and Hot Ol' Wadda. Jenny, Beau, and Miki wrote a lot of the tunes, but new member Bobby Ray contributed a couple of key songs, too.

These masterpieces are available for the... [read more]

A Soft Fist In A Hard Place


Jon Hain - Catalog

Essentially the soundtrack for one of the first scripted Maestro shows written by Jenny Magnus and Beau O'Reilly, A Soft Fist In A Hard Place features the writers on all the lead vocals with a band lead by pianist Michael Greenberg. Davy, the show's title song Careening Is A Skill, and Darkness, Darkness are among the most enduring tracks here. Originally released on cassette, it is now available to all a ya's on CD.

Originally released in 1988.

A Diamond In The Dumpster


Jon Hain - Catalog

In the late 80s, after years of gigging, personnel changes, and demo tapes, the Chicago-based, Beau O'Reilly-led Maestro finally recorded a cassette designed for sale to the public. Recorded at James Bond's home studio, the first official Maestro Subgum and the Whole full-length album, A Diamond In The Dumpster, featured songs and players from all over the Maestro history. Musical guests included youthful vocalist Colm O'Reilly, Paul Amandes on banjo, Josh Huppert on violin, and Pat Fleming on guitar. Steve Hashimoto made important... [read more]

new album coming soon!


Barry Bennett - Mailing List

no, really, its true! Black Galaxy Sparkle is finally taking shape. over the past year, it has been fun to throw out works in progress for you to hear. kind of like having you with me as i make it. The record features some great guest spot collaborations from Tracee Westmoreland, Edward Reardon, and Jason Kunesh. as they say, yummy....

here is one more teaser that will be on the record. a little cosmic noir called, Snake Oil Serenade. strap on those phones and click...
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Live At Juicy John Pink's, Volume One


Jon Hain - Catalog

This double CD features live performances from Juicy John Pink's, recorded during 1976 and 1977. One of the premiere acoustic music venues in the Chicago area, it was well known for its enthusiastic, respectful audiences, warm, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent acoustics. The musicians featured here represent a sampling of some of the favorite singer/songwriters from that era.

Kendell Kardt, who composed many of the most beloved songs in Jim Post's repertoire, writes and sings about the search for love and redemption, both human... [read more]

Maestro Subgum re-release news & a video from the archive


Jon Hain - News

The Maestro Subgum re-release project is moving along. Seven (of eight) albums are now re-mastered. Licensing is in progress. Packaging is starting to come together. Pre-orders will begin shortly. It has been a long haul and still a good amount of work to finish but the end is in sight! Thanks everyone who has helped so far and especially thanks to the band members for creating such an amazing body of work. --> Beau O'Reilly, Jenny Magnus, Bob Jacobson, Colm O'Reilly, Miki Greenberg, Katie Byrd, Ned Folkerth, Joe Tek Huppert and many... [read more]