Maria Fitzmaurice - Guitar & Vox
Sarah Fitzmaurice - Bass & Vox
Brandon Snellings - Mandolin, Guitar & Vox
Mike Simms - Banjo, Guitar & Vox
Aaron Malone - Fiddle
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Mark O'Connor, John Cowan, James Taylor, Del McCoury Band, Mountain Heart, Nickel Creek, The Isaacs, Seldom Scene, Stringdusters, Lonesome River Band, Kenny and Amanda smith Band, Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, Mike Munford, David Grier, Rickie Simpkins and lots more!
The Fitzmaurice Band plays the entire spectrum of this traditional music from the high and lonesome sounds of Bill Monroe and old time gospel hymns to contemporary bluegrass. The band is comprised of Maria & Sarah Fitzmaurice, Brandon Snellings, Mike Simms and Aaron Malone.
Twenty year old identical twin sisters, Maria and Sarah Fitzmaurice, founded the Fitzmaurice Band in late 2006. Their combined voices, lending themselves towards country and blues, blend together in sibling harmony that listeners cannot help but be overcome by. The power and emotion with which Maria sings conveys emotion at a level unheard of among even the most seasoned of pros, and Sarah's soaring soprano speaks directly to one's heart. Upon starting the band, both girls realized the importance of being able to play as well as sing, and subsequently chose instruments to begin studying. Maria took up the guitar and Sarah the mandolin. As the band began picking up momentum, Sarah saw that having two mandolins in the group was unnecessary, and when they found themselves without a bassist she immediately switched. After only a short time with their respective instruments, both girls have found themselves being recognized not only for their vocals but also for their playing, which forms the platform on which the boys of the band can so easily launch into their own esoteric reveries while being confident of the fact that they will return to a rhythmic drive that is unalterable. Maria has also become the driving force behind the band's embracement of original music, having already written numerous songs and continually producing more.
Brandon, a Virginia native and founding member of the Fitzmaurice Band, began playing mandolin at the age of 8, and by 16 was also playing guitar and banjo. His truly unique approach to the mandolin is a direct result of his musical tastes, ranging from George Jones to Nickel Creek to the Fray. His phenomenal speed and agility, combined with the wonder of string bending, makes his playing reminiscent of a rock guitarist. In addition to his playing, he supplies all male lead vocals for the Fitzmaurice Band, and does so with the air of an alt-rock singer. All in all, Brandon is a traditional country music loving rock star placed into the setting of an acoustic bluegrass quintet. Brandon proudly endorses Hill Mandolins.
Mike is also a Virginia native and the great nephew of bluegrass giant Bill Yates. Having grown up with bluegrass music running through his blood, he began playing guitar and banjo in his early teens and quickly assimilated the traditional Appalachian sounds. Upon entering college, the banjo got put on a back burner and didn't come back to the forefront until being drafted by close friend Brandon Snellings to become a founding member of the Fitzmaurice Band. His traditional approach to the banjo has since become infused with the modern use of melodic playing, creating a sound unique to himself due to his varied influences.
Aaron was born in Los Angeles, CA. At the age of 7 his father noticed that he had a propensity towards music and arranged for him to receive private instruction. It wasn't long before it was discovered that he had a natural ability on the violin, and by the age of 11 he was composing and playing the viola as well. At the age of 15 he began studying with LA Phil principal violist Evan Wilson and was also invited to attend the prestigious Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, CA, from which he graduated in 1998. After graduating, he spent the summer performing in Holland and Belgium before entering the Manhattan School of Music as a composition major. After spending a period of time at the school studying, he returned to LA as a freelance performing and recording artist, during which time he began serious endeavors into the genres of jazz, blues, world and rock. Through the course of his musical explorations, Aaron has been fortunate enough to work and study with such musical greats as Grammy winning jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs, legendary percussist Alex Acuna, Red Hot Chili Peppers rock superstars Flea and John Frusciante, and has even played under the baton of Henri Mancini. In May of 2009 he joined forces with the Fitzmaurice Band.
Hey Guys and Gals, You all really rocked Lucketts VA last Saturday night and I have to say you have opened my eyes and soul to the new sound of traditional and progressive Bluegrass! Don't be surprised if you see my face more and more in the audience. I have already got your schedule down! LOL!!! I can't even describe how excited I am about finding you guys! You are really and entertainment experience to remember! See ya real soon and I promise to have fresh batteries in my camera! It was wonderful meeting all of you! Much Love and Many Blessings, EL INDIE ROCK PROMOTIONS
Soooooo.... Maria.... You should get your new song up here so I can listen to it 24/7 like the others not a stalker..... Just a fan.... I LOVE YOU!!!!!.... Um... Bye
Yay! I'm listening to you guys on WSVS AM 800 right now :-) Sounds great! And I became a fan on ReverbNation with my own RN page (Player 1). So happy to hear all the new songs. I look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Have a great holiday weekend!
Happy Saturday!!! Thanks for being such a great friend!!! YOU ROCK!!! Have a great weekend!!!!!
If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
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
Another amazing performance of the Fitzmaurice Band...wow y'all keep getting better and better with each show! Loved the new songs... See you soon, Stone
Hey...I was over at Aarone's site this morning and started listening to your tunes again....you really have beautiful vocals....and I didn't know ya'll were identical twins!....I have a twin too..Kristi Starr is in my top friends..she's a singer/songwriter too. Anyhow...thanks for the tunes...it would be great to catch you live sometime...
wow nice storm. kinda loud. hope yall got all your equiptment away before it hit. i was at greenwich benefit for berma concert. your music is awesome. went to your web site looks prety cool.
not a stalker..... Just a fan.... I LOVE YOU!!!!!.... Um... Bye
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