Mother Hubbard at The Bitter End

Mother Hubbard, a unique funk-rock group hailing from Northern New Jersey, is bringing New Jersey’s infamously unyielding and lively energy to today’s music scene. Captivating listeners with their distinct and strident yet steady and rich sound, Mother Hubbard is a love child between the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Steely Dan. The band has several singles out, including yacht rocker "He's So Lonely" and the edgy "Discontent".Mother Hubbard’s members met at William Paterson University, which is home to one of the country’s most esteemed jazz music programs. Nick Nella (Vocals and Guitar), Mike Bereski (Bass and Keys), Liam Kerekes (Drums), Patrick Dudasik (Trumpet), and Matt Tischio (Tenor Sax) formed what was first Wishbone, now Mother Hubbard...

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Mother Hubbard, a unique funk-rock group hailing from Northern New Jersey, is bringing New Jersey’s infamously unyielding and lively energy to today’s music scene. Captivating listeners with their distinct and strident yet steady and rich sound, Mother Hubbard is a love child between the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Steely Dan. The band has several singles out, including yacht rocker "He's So Lonely" and the edgy "Discontent".Mother Hubbard’s members met at William Paterson University, which is home to one of the country’s most esteemed jazz music programs. Nick Nella (Vocals and Guitar), Mike Bereski (Bass and Keys), Liam Kerekes (Drums), Patrick Dudasik (Trumpet), and Matt Tischio (Tenor Sax) formed what was first Wishbone, now Mother Hubbard. Their jazz education has endowed the group with noted versatility and fantastic improvisation skills beyond what is found in a typical rock group. Jerry Ulichny of Proper Tea and Mungo’s List has been supporting the band on rhythm guitar since 2023. 

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