EJ Ouellette on fiddle, guitars, mandolin and vocals;
Peter Whitehead on drums and vocals;
Steve Baker on saxophone;
Paul Sadler on guitar and vocals;
Michael Gruen on bass
Influences
The the music of the French & Irish communities I grew up in, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Hank Williams, Bob Marley, Muddy Waters, Woodie Guthrie, Robert Johnson, Tommy Makem, Jimi Hendrix, Carl Perkins, Angus Chisholm, Darol Anger, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, The Clancys, The Chieftains, The Band, Sleepy LaBeef, Elvis Presley, Natalie MacMaster, Ashley MacIsaac, Frank Ferril, Rodney Miller, Ricky Skaggs, Malouma, Bill Monroe, Vassar Clements, Alisdair Fraser, Marty Stewart, Leahy, Steve Earle, Gatemouth Brown, Krisna Das.
Sounds Like
EJ & Crazy Maggy. And maybe kinda sorta like Searson, Nickel Creek, Enter the Haggis, Dave Matthews...
Led by EJ Ouellette on fiddle, guitars, mandolin and vocals, Crazy Maggy is New England's own fiddle-driven rock band. Maggy rocks the roots of traditional fiddle music by blending ancient melodies with new arrangements, contemporary lyrics, acoustic/electric guitars & sax, and a myriad of dance grooves. The result is a mesmerizing sound which seduces audiences with its energy and invention. Their tribal jams, known as Maggy moments, define their RAD/TRAD style: Radical Traditional.
Maggy music is showcased on the band's first CD, "Rock the Bow 5.0," which was released in 2007.
After a performance in Cambridge, Steve Morse of the Boston Globe wrote, "Ouellette is a Celtic fiddle master. The band plays with precision and passion."
Music reviewer Bruce Menin said, "The combination of fiddle and sax is a revelation and a dream."
Daniel Gewertz of the Boston Herald exclaimed, "EJ Ouellette & Crazy Maggy was a delightful electric fusion surprise. Fiddle and sax lead a fearless band!"
EJ, thanks for letting me "sit in" last night with you and Crazy Maggy. You guys are such a great band. Anyone who hasn't experienced your show, does not know what they are missing. People, you need to get up to Red Hook, wonderful spirits and food, a great venue for music lovers, cool atmosphere, and the best band in New England.
Hey Guys, I wont be there tonight, out of commission for awhile, I'll explain later. But I really hope to see you guys soon, Have a great time tonight, sorry I can't be there.
We had a great time last night guys! Great venue! Tasty beer! And the best live music!!! Paul, what an amazing addition and wonderful sound added to the Maggy musical vibe! Stevie, we missed you! You guys rocked as usual and we are really glad you played 40 minutes over, coulda danced all night! :) Can't wait for the next time. Peace & Love~
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Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Wanted to let you guys know we are all missing our Maggy nights! Hope all is going well...... I was going to try and make Portsmouth;I want a day to visit friends out there anyhow, but I think I might be up in No. Maine for the long weekend.... we'll see...~Peace & Love~