Hard to Describe, Easy to Love
The Mad Maggies is a high-energy band based in Sonoma County, California. Their “genre-fluid” style spans ska, folk rock, California roots, jazz, R&B, klezmer, sea-faring & much more. It’s mostly original, often surprising, always fun.
“… like klezmer musicians stranded at a well-lubricated Tijuana wedding party.” — Greg Cahill, THE ARGUS-COURIER
“From the moment they hit the stage, the ‘dance floor’ was swarmed with people dancing and jumping, enjoying the music that can only be described as a cross between the best greasy cheeseburger ever and a highly refined French dining experience.” — Kimberly Paternoster, Pt. Richmond Music Festival director
The Mad Maggies just released their 10th album!
“Hard to Describe, Easy to Love”
“I’ve never felt that an accordion should be tethered to only certain kinds of styles. And, I’m to blame for writing whatever/however my muse inspires me regardless of genre or style. This leaves us in that special category of “uncategorizable” which translates to “tricky to market”.
But, now, in this age of AI manufactured, formulaic content, our idiosyncratic repertoire just might be a super power —an Easy to Love super power. “
… Mags
The Mad Ms 2026 line-up is:
Vic Carberry: drums
John Farey: trombone
Mags: accordion
Mark Nemoyten: trumpet
Tim Sarter: bass
Todd Silverstein: alto sax, whistle
Art Springs: bari sax
Gary Wium: guitar
For booking and more information visit the Mad Ms’ website:
“Death” is the Mad Maggies
skeleton beanie baby mascot. Look for Death somewhere on the stage whenever the Mad Maggies play.
the Mad Maggies / Squeezin’ Diva Music
514 244-4614 • Penticton, BC, Canada
707 776-6921 • Sonoma County, CA, USA
