The Mad Maggies

Hard to describe, easy to love. These SF Bay Area musicians kick up some dust with their own style of rowdy folk fusion as they swerve effortlessly from
Celtic rock to ska, from Cajun/Zydeco to klezmer, from polka and swing to the high seas and beyond.

All this careening across the musical map began in 2004 when accordionist, Maggie Martin assembled fellow musicians to record a CD of her compositions. They’ve been at it since and this year are celebrating the release of their 4th CD, “Flashbacks - the Mad Maggies play vintage hits”.

The Mad Maggies have delighted audiences wherever they play. They’ve garnered radio play around the world, and even caught the ears of director Paul Haggis who used their “Sleepy Maggie” in a TV pilot.

They’re happy to be back again at the Cotati Accordion Festival where accordions rule and the crowd knows how to have fun.

Accordionist Maggie Martin leads this wild ensemble and is joined by
Johny Blood: tuba
Billy Bob Shorts: drums
Adrian Gormley: alto sax
Rhian Robinson: clarinet, whistle
Lewis Wallace: bass guitar
Gary “GDub” Wium: guitar

For booking and more information visit www.themadmaggies.com