North Shore Rock Royalty Unites: Jeff Myerow and Brian Maes Set to Release New Album ‘Keep It Simple’

For decades, the North Shore has been a quiet engine room for some of the biggest sounds in American rock history. On May 19, that legacy comes full circle as Swampscott native (and current Salem resident) Jeff Myerow teams up with Lynn’s own Brian Maes for the release of their debut collaboration, Keep It Simple.

While the duo’s names are woven into the fabric of the Greater Boston music scene, the album is more than just a local effort—it is a star-studded reunion of the region's most iconic musical architects.

A "Who’s Who" of Classic Rock

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The album, released under the name Myaero Maes, features an extraordinary lineup that reads like a Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Listeners will hear contributions from:

• Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau (formerly of the band Boston)
• Peter Wolf (The J. Geils Band)
• Charlie Farren (The Joe Perry Project)
• Michael "Tunes" Antunes (Beaver Brown Band)

The project, mixed by four-time Grammy winner Bob St. John, is the culmination of over 20 years of recordings. It captures a specific "North Shore Sound" that bridges the gap between 1970s arena rock and modern production.

Deep Local Roots

For Myerow and Maes, this isn't just about the music—it’s about the neighborhood.

Myerow’s journey began as a college DJ at Salem State, eventually leading him to produce at legendary stations like WBCN and WAAF. For him, collaborating with legends like Peter Wolf was a surreal full-circle moment. "Brian and I used to joke: we’re not making a record, we’re making history," Myerow said.

Maes, a Lynn resident, brings a heavy-hitting resume to the table. He co-founded RTZ with Delp and Goudreau and composed the Billboard-charting hit “Until Your Love Comes Back Around.” He currently fronts Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, proving that the North Shore's rock pulse is as strong as ever.

Album Highlights

The record features several tracks that act as a "time capsule" for New England rock fans:

• “Everybody Says I Love You”: A soaring track from the vaults featuring the late Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau.
• “Just The Way You Look At Things”: Features Myerow on lead vocals with harmonica and backing vocals from Peter Wolf.
• “Time and Again”: A poignant track featuring the late Michael Antunes on saxophone and the late Patty Barkas on vocals.

How to Listen

Keep It Simple arrives on all major streaming platforms on May 19. For the purists and collectors, the duo is releasing a strictly limited run of 100 vinyl records and 100 CDs.

The celebration kicks off locally this Monday night with a private release party at the historic Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, marking a homecoming for a project that is, at its core, a North Shore story.

Note to Readers: For more information on the album or to catch a glimpse of the title track’s music video, visit the official Myaero Maes channels on YouTube and Spotify.