MB Collective is a marriage of Detroit soul, African rhythm & Latin flair. Having garnered an outstanding live reputation in Ireland for their improvisatory flair, dulcet vocals and relentless rhythm, the band is now aiming for the digital stratosphere. The band, having just released their second single and crowd favourite "BBoW" as well as the Jabin Dub "BBoW".
MB are a band that pride themselves on their eclectic nature, musicianship, raw energy and an aesthetic/cultural promiscuity. The band has boasted multiple nationalities (Brazilian, Spanish, Croatian, New Zealander and Irish) over the years allowing them to draw on a deep well of cultural cross-pollination as well as multiple musical heritages.
The MB line-up currently features Mili Onair on vocals and percussion; Jake Walsh on bass and backing vocals; Cathal Nally on guitar and trumpet; Jabin Ward on tenor sax and Rob Power on keys. Founded in 2013, the extended MB family has also featured Gustavo Marques, Ari Sheehan, Antonio "Basa" Gonzalez Meg Cronin; Jamie Darby; Amaro Sanchez; Dylan Howe and the band's co-founder, the late Brian Carey.