Craig Baumann - Guitar and Vocals
R.J. Peterson - Guitar and Vocals
Kevin Rowe - Bass and Vocals
Kyle Keegan - Drums
Ryan Necci - Percussion and Vocals
Influences
Craig's Influences Include:
Eric Clapton, Joe Satriani, Frank Zappa, BB King, Otis Redding, The Band, The Allman Brothers and Victor Wooten
RJ's Influences Include:
Muhammad Ali, Freddy Hubbard, Arturo Sandoval, Bruce Lee, Kenny Loggins, Miles Davis, Amy Grant, Sugar Ray Robinson, Otis Redding, Clifford Brown
Ryan's Influences Include:
Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Iron & Wine, Hank Williams Sr., Pantera, Bon Iver, Levon Helm, Matt Miller, Paul Simon, Gillian Welch
Kyle's Influences Include:
Two Beat Band, Sarah Siskind, Charlie Parr, Bon Iver, James Brown, the Band, Bill Frisell, the Punch Brothers, Gov't Mule, Megafaun, the Max Weinberg 7
Kevin's Influences Include:
Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, The Meters, James Brown, James Jamerson, Dave Holland Quintet, Herbie Hancock, Led Zeppelin, Fela Kuti
Like a hungry beast, Fat Maw Rooney has been devouring audiences for the past six years with their voracious live shows and powerful albums. Their shows are marked by intense energy, tight harmonies, and spontaneous creativity, which never fails to excite. While live energy is their trademark, songwriting is what keeps Fat Maw Rooney fans coming back for more. Effectively combining elements of blues, rock, and funk, the band continues to forge their own ‘northern rock’ sound. Old fans have come to expect Fat Maw to surprise them every time, and new listeners are left wishing they knew the words so they could sing along with the rest.
Fat Maw Rooney is currently spending time in the studio working towards the release of their forthcoming album “Working Class Radio”. The album is due for a fall 2009 release.
Fat Maw Rooney has shared billing with bands such as Trey Anastasio, Widespread Panic, String Cheese Incident, the Black Crowes, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Los Lobos, and many others. They have toured with Particle and Everyone Orchestra, and continue to keep a regular and rigorous national touring schedule apart from organizing two festivals each year including Fat Fest, their flagship event, and Operation Adaptation, an event promoting sustainable living. Their audiences and festivals continue to grow as Fat Maw Rooney carves its way to the next level of songwriting, performance, and production.
Fat Maw Rooney has been called one of Minnesota's Best Jam Bands in "The Minneapolis/St.Paul Star Tribune."
FGC returns to the Majestic Theatre in Madison on Thursday April 9 to share the stage with Kyle Hollingsworth (from String Cheese Incident). Hope to see you at the show!
Was really looking forward to seeing you all tonight @ the Miramar, but alas, the impending weather will be keeping my vehicle at home, along with myself...:{
Thank you for playing the Miramar though, myself and bar crowds do not agree, so please continue booking venues like this.
Hi yall:) I always did wanna catch you guys. Thanks for checking me out! I hope you like the music and to be able to see you around soon...PeACE aND LoVe!! ~Alex
Hey there Fat Maw, FGC is headlining an ALL AGES show at the Miramar Theater in Milwaukee this Thursday March 19. Special guests The Ragbirds and The Overserved Band (all star line-up with members of Fat Maw Rooney, Stealin’ Strings, and Chinese Fingertrap) will be opening the night. Hope you can make it!
And don’t forget to get your tickets to Summer Camp Festival, where FGC will be performing multiple sets including a special late-night appearance! Details at www. summercampfestival. com.
EVERYONE TOGETHER NOW MIDWEST TOUR!! EO featuring FUTUREMAN of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, TREVOR GARROD of Tea Leaf Green, and members of Chinese Fingertrap. Fat Maw Rooney will perform one full set and then join Everyone Orchestra for another!
05/06/09 Milwaukee, WI Miramar Theatre 05/07/09 Stevens Point, WI Sentry Theater 05/08/09 Menomonie, WI Mabel Tainter Theater 05/09/09 Madison, WI Orpheum Theatre (Stage Door)
