Chicago's Bailiff play in an explosive blues-based roots style that might almost be termed "progressive swamp," and guitarist and singer Josh Siegel and drummer Ren Mathew (plus whatever bass player they're working with at the time) have become well known on the Chicago club circuit for their powerful live sets. The band recorded a four-song EP, Mm Hmmm, live to two-inch analog tape with Tim Sandusky at Studio Ballistico in Chicago in 2007. ~ Steve Leggett