Biography
Mendi Baron is a singer, guitarist and songwriter with a backing rock band..
Born and bred in Columbia MD, Mendi is a Rabbi’s son, a Social Worker/councilor for At-Risk teens, and a musician, and was raised in a life of music, both at the head of the congregation, and at home.
Today Mendi is a performing artist with a guitar on his back, a kippa (Jewish Skullcap) on his head, and an EP touching down Jan2010 filled with catchy and original compositions….
The songs performed by Mendi and the band are driven by soulful vocals, the sweet sounds of metal and acoustic guitar styling, and a tight rhythm section comprised of bass and drums, as each member brings their musical experience and talents to the table…
Mendi has also been recently recruited as part of the Military Entertainment Roster to play for the US troops overseas..
Past performances
include: Merriweather Post Pavilion (Columbia @ 40 festival), The Unite States Capitol Building/National Mall D.C, Six Flags Theme Park, Sykesville Summer Concerts, Columbia Lakefront Festival, Howard Community College, Israel Festival, Jewish in Gaithersburg Festival as well as many local venues, clubs and privately booked shows..
Influences include: Daughtry,Paramore, Three Doors Down, Avenged Sevenfold, Thrice, Breaking Benjamin, U2,Coldplay,Kings of Leon..
Instrumentation
Mendi Baron – Guitar/Vocals
S. Milinovich - Guitar/Vocals
Y. Bennet – Guitar
M. Maaravi – Drums
Tracks are also streaming on many other websites, just google “Mendi Baron”.
Tracks have had airplay on:
-WTMD- Baltimore Unsigned : 89.7..
-Shut Up! I’m on the Radio (http://www.wloy.org) or 1620 AM WLOYIM and WLOYLIVE
- Renegade Radio
AFFILIATIONS-
Tony Jordana – Producer/Engineer : – Tony is the producer behind the bands new EP set to touch down JAN2010. Tony has worked with the likes of R+B artist Mario as well as many other high profile musical acts.
Cindy Dadam0 – LadyLake Music Management : - One of a kind music company run by a talented and experienced management professional.
Dakota – DIBWAC Artist Promotions : – This unique music company/talent agency was first to give Mendi a hand, and is still working tirelessly to promote the band on all fronts
