Hovan/Mirth/Poparad at Electric Stairway

For Cleveland native Chris Hovan, the guitar has always been at the heart of his musical groups. Be it his long-standing Generations Quartet or his Organic trio, which sits squarely in the organ/guitar/drums format, the many options made available by the guitar suit Hovan’s muse as a drummer. Most recently, Hovan has been playing in a guitar trio led by Don Goodman, leading to a desire to assemble a similar project that he could make his own.
Tapping the talents of guitarist Tim Mirth, the pair have worked together many times previously in jam sessions and in Hovan’s ensembles. Mirth leads his own trio as well as being co-leader of the group Night Terrors with percussionist Paul Stranahan.
Equally accomplished on guitar and bass, Jeremey Poparad boasts versatility across genres, making him a frequent go-to collaborator for Hovan. In addition to his many jazz activities, Poparad is a member of the neo-soul and funk band Bassel & The Supernaturals.