The Baroni Blow-Up (ft. Shy But Flyy)
Rock’n’roll connoisseurs The Hillbilly Moon Explosion are forever rocking! Oliver Baroni, stand-up bassist and co-vocalist has a new side-project with a flexible group of musicians, under the moniker The Baroni Blow-Up. In keeping with the Englishman’s worldwide viewpoint from his base in Switzerland, it’s an international affair.
The band-members are American, though two were found in London – guitarist Andy Kandil, a session favourite and veteran of psychobilly legends Mad Sin amongst others, and drummer Tuck Nelson, who also co-engineered recordings in his London studio. On vocals is Shy But Flyy, the celebrated blues and jazz singer from Long Beach, CA. The A-side song I Wanna is an obscure punk song original by Berlin band Hot Boogie Chilean; the flip Free is a Shy But Flyy original. The single’s artwork originated in Spain.
The single is available on digital services and limited blue vinyl 7" here.
Meanwhile, HME’s Emanuela Hutter has also issued a new side-project together with American musicians – Goose Bumps, an album produced in Chicago by Hi-Style Records's Jimmy Sutton (JD McPherson, Pokey LaFarge, The Bellfuries). Sutton assembled an all-star cast of musicians, including Alex Hall (engineer, drums) and Joel Paterson (guitar). In February she premiered the songs with the band at The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London. Goose Bumps is available on Bandcamp, here.
Meanwhile The Hillbilly Moon Explosion continue together with their unique take on rock’n’roll and worldwide touring. Upcoming live dates across the UK are as follows: -
14 May 2026 – Derby – The Hairy Dog – TICKETS
15 May 2026 – Newcastle – The Cluny – TICKETS
16 May 2026 – Glasgow – Oran Mor – TICKETS
17 May 2026 – Manchester – Night & Day – TICKETS
18 May 2026 – Bristol – The Exchange – TICKETS
19 May 2026 – Nuneaton – The Queens Hall – TICKETS
20 May 2026 – Norwich – Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio – TICKETS
21 May 2026 – Oxford – The Bullingdon – TICKETS
22 May 2026 – London – 229 – TICKETS
23 May 2026 – Southampton – Papillon – TICKETS
24 May 2026 – Brighton – Komedia – TICKETS
The Baroni Blow-Up I Wanna ft Shy But Flyy – 7” single, JUNG094
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