There is an undeniable force occurring with the creation of Highway Road. The superb guitar work of Mike Rizman and bass guitar work of Erik “Greasy” Smith enhances the live performances from the stage that will undoubtedly grasp the attention of the most talked about band to arrive in years. Erik has played with several other projects including, Cornmeal and Uncle John’s Band. Mike comes to Highway Road from In Theory ready to rock. Both Erik and Mike have distinct sounds and are highly influenced by some of the most innovative and inspiring musicians of our time.A jazzy and fusion-like musician, Marty Kondziolka, offers a mixture of intense, multi-dimensional drumming. Marty’s jazz education follows him everywhere, but has proven to be one of the most amazing improvisational drummers around. In addition, he’s always exploring various genres of music, and sets the stage presence with his exceptional leadership. This drummer can create feelings of emotions and sounds that are well received by audiences of all types.What makes Highway Road so appealing is the ability to stretch out a concept and create a sense of musical ideas and dynamic improvisations. Each band member brings a distinct style to the stage, complimenting each other instrumentally and creating captivating, expressive original music

Chicago jam band, Highway Road will release their first studio recording, 'That Untold Passageway', in late April 2004. At the present time, Highway Road's band members are in the studio, recording an eclectic mix of rock n roll, bluegrass, folk, and a newly created improvisational live style of music onto their debut album. These former band mates and friends have played together and on their own with several of the music industry's top performing acts. Highway Road's founder, Matt Rosenberg initiated this new musical journey inspired by such artists as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Widespread Panic, Steely Dan, Chuck Berry, Doc Watson, and other innovative musicians and jam bands. With the cd almost completed, Highway Road is playing gigs throughout Chicago and are anxious to play this new music created for like-minded audiences. Sign up for the mailing list to receive upcoming shows, cd release date, live music downloads, plus more FREE MUSIC! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Over the past year Highway Road has finally carved a path wide and deep introducing itself to the Chicago music scene. Founder, Matt Rosenberg, singer/songwriter and rhythm guitarist in the band created Highway Road from the roots music scene and inspirational bands, but mainly because it was time for Matt to express his originality and unique songwriting capability. As a member of Uncle John’s Band for 2 years, a Grateful Dead cover band, he traveled throughout the Midwest playing gigs. His passion and capability for writing original music became his main focus over the past year as well as developing professionally as a musician.

That Untold Passageway', is the debut studio recording from Chicago's newest, distinct jam band! It is the vision and creation of rhythm guitarist and lead singer, Matt Rosenberg, along with band members that have toured with such greats as The JGB, Leftover Salmon, Cornmeal, Dark Star Orchestra and Uncle John's Band. These are just some of the influences that are apparent throughout the album.Highway Road's eclectic sound heard through songs in the first album, such as Strange Destiny, Billy Ray's Way, Bacon & Bread, In the Clutch, and Optimistic Feeling will only leave the listener wanting more.A jammy southern like tune, influenced by The Allman Brothers, Strange Destiny, definitely will get you dancing and singing along. You may find yourself thinking about your life on the Road and living with wonder and curiousity of times to come.Another one of the CD's highlights is the song, 'In the Clutch'. This song brings together the creative and innovative sounds and songwriting of the Grateful Dead along with Bob Dylan. It is a song of growing and finding yourself in the clutch, while moving forward and overcoming obstacles.A song like Bacon & Bread shows it's variety in sound by demonstrating a traditional blues tune that is heavily influenced by Robert Johnson, Bob Weir, Pistol Pete, Eric Clapton, and the Rolling Stones. B & B metaphorically about how a silver ball is able to bring home the bacon.Keep your eyes and ears out for other Highway Road sound recordings integrating bluegrass, acoustic ballads, pop music and progressive rock n roll.