List of Maryland music groups

This is a list of Maryland music groups, consisting of groups of Marylanders who are musically notable, musically notable groups of people with a connection to Maryland, and other groups who are notable within the music of Maryland. Groups listed may be relevant to the state of Maryland, the Province of Maryland or the area now known as Maryland before it was either a state or colony.

Name Notes Reference Image
Against Nature Baltimore-based doom metal band, consisting of John Brenner, Bert Hall and Steve Branagan
All Time Low Towson-based pop punk band, consisting of Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Zack Merrick and Rian Dawson
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Annapolis-based symphony
Apollo Ra Baltimore-based hard progressive metal band, consisting of Dan Miller, Todd Weaver, Kevin Bulkley, Bill McKeown and Stephen Albinak [1]
Arion Band Community band based in Frostburg, established in 1877
Artifacts Progressive Metal band from Baltimore
The Bakerton Group Sideproject of Germantown-based stoner rock band Clutch
Ballyhoo! An Aberdeen, Maryland based punk/pop/reggae band
Baltimore Chamber Music Society Chamber music group, based in Baltimore, founded by Hugo Weisgall and Rudolph Rothschild in 1950 [2]
Baltimore City Pipe Band Founded in 1966 and authorized by Baltimore Mayor Theodore McKeldin as the “The Baltimore City Pipe Band”, this pipe band continues to entertain and soothe the ears and souls of the people of Baltimore. [3]
Baltimore Colored Chorus African American chorus, founded by Charles L. Harris, from 1929 to 1939 [2]
Baltimore Colored City Band African American group, led by A. Jack Thomas [4]
Baltimore Colored Park Band African American group, led by Edward Prettyman, known for performing in Druid Hill Park [4]
Baltimore Colored Symphony Orchestra African American orchestra, founded by Charles L. Harris, from 1929 to 1939 [2]
Baltimore Gamer Symphony Orchestra Video Game Community Symphony Orchestra, founded by Kira Levitzky, from 2013 to Present [2]
Baltimore Opera Company Baltimore-based opera company
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore-based symphony
Baltimore Women's String Symphony Orchestra Early 20th century group, based in Baltimore, led by Stephen Deak and Wolfgang Martin from 1936 to 1940 [2]
Baltimore's Marching Ravens The official marching band of the Baltimore Ravens American football team. They were founded as the Baltimore Colts' Marching Band on September 7, 1947 and have continuously operated ever since, supporting three separate football franchises. [5]
Beach House Indie rock duo from Baltimore, consisting of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand
The Blentones African American vocal group from Baltimore [6]
Bollocks Baltimore-based hardcore punk band, consisting of John, Pete and William Daghey, with Bill Stevenson [7]
The Braxtons R&B group from Severn, consisting of Toni Braxton and her sisters
Breathing Walker Emo band based in Annapolis, consisting originally of Jonathan Vance and Mark Laurence of Moss Icon, with Alex Badertscher, Zak Fusciello and Tim Horner, later adding Monica DiGalleonardo and Tonie Joy, both of Moss Icon [8]
The Buddies African American vocal group from Baltimore, with Savoy Records, consisting of Leon "Larry" Harrison, who formed the group after the dissolution of The Four Buddies, with Roger Wainwright, Luther Dixon and Danny Ferguson [6][9]
The Cardinals African American vocal group from Baltimore, with Atlantic Records [6]
Celebration Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of Katrina Ford, Sean Antanaitis and David Bergander
Central Maryland Chorale Vocal classical group, based in Laurel, and having evolved from the Laurel Oratorio Society
Channels Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of J. Robbins, Darren Zentek and Janet Morgan
Charm City Saints Baltimore-based Celtic punk rock band
Chesapeake Chorale 50-60 voice, auditioned group based in Bowie. Sings from all music genres. Url: www.chesapeakechorale.org.
Clutch Germantown-based metal band
COC (band) Baltimore-based hardcore punk band [7]
Columbia Concert Band Performance group based in Columbia [10]
Columbia Jazz Band Performance group based in Columbia [10]
Commonwealth Band Well-regarded Baltimore-based band led by A. Jack Thomas [4]
Crucifix Baltimore-based hardcore punk band [7]
Deuce Maryland-based hard metal band, consisting of Tom Gattis, Marty Friedman, Chris Tinto and Steve Leter, later with Timmy Meadows, Billy Giddings, Chris Hall and Mike Francis; became Tension in 1985 [11][12]
Dog Fashion Disco Rockville-based experimental band
Double Dagger Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of Nolen Strals, Brian Dubin, Denny Bowen and Bruce Willen
Drezel Jazz Syncopators Popular Baltimore-based jazz group, consisting of Joseph T. H. Rochester and Ernest Purviance [4]
Dying Fetus Annapolis-based death metal band, originally consisting of John Gallagher, Sean Beasley and Trey Williams
Earthride Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of Dave Sherman, Kyle Van Steinberg, Rob Hampshire and Eric Little
Ebenezer & the Bludgeons Baltimore-based new wave band [7]
Electric Brigade Rock band with the United States Naval Academy Band [13]
Fang Baltimore-based hardcore punk band [7]
Fear of God Baltimore-based hardcore punk band, originally known as Jerry's Kids, from Arbutus [7]
The Five Blue Notes Germantown-based African American vocal group [6]
The Four Buddies African American vocal group from Baltimore, with Savoy Records, consisting of Leon "Larry" Harrison, William "Tommy" Carter, Vernon "Bert" Palmer and John "Gregory" Carroll, with the latter two replaced shortly before breaking up in 1953, by Alvin Bowen and Maurice Hicks. [6][9]
Good Charlotte Pop-punk band originally from Waldorf, consisting of Joel and Benji Madden, Billy Martin, Paul Thomas and Dean Butterworth [14]
The Greenberry Woods Power pop band from the 1990s, consisting of Matt and Brandt Huseman, Ira Katz and Miles Rosen
Half Japanese Punk band from Uniontown, consisting of Jad and David Fair, Mark Jickling and Ricky and John Dreyfuss [15]
Hammers Rule Baltimore-based hard metal band from the mid-1980s, consisting of Blade Duncan, Shaun Henley, Chuck Hohn and Spunki Mechlin [16]
Handel Choir of Baltimore Baltimore-based oratorio society that specializes in baroque, classical and early romantic music [17]
The Hated Annapolis-based punk band, originally consisting of Mike Bonner, Erik Fisher, Daniel Littleton, and Colin Meeder
Have Mercy Baltimore-based metal band from the mid to late 1980s, consisting of John Knoerlein, Rob Michael, Nick Ellingson, Tom Maxwell and Lee Dayton, later with Lonnie Fletcher, John Bryan, Dave Brenner and John Gorden [18]
The Hidden Hand Potomac-based doom metal band, led by Scott Weinrich with Matt Moulis and Bruce Falkinburg
The Honey Boys African American vocal group from Baltimore [6]
Indestroy Rockville-based speed metal band, consisting of Drew Adrian, Mark Strassburg, Jeff Parsons, Gus Basiliko, Shawn Williams, Danny Kenyon, Rob Branigan and Mike Bullock. [19]
Internal Void Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of J. D. Williams, Kelly Carmichael, Adam Heinzmann, and Mike Smail
IronChrist Crossover speed metal/punk band, based in Annapolis, MD. Consisting of Ned Westrick, Tristan Lentz, Scott Truede and Mike Bullock.
Iron Man Doom metal band, based in Maryland, led by Alfred Morris III
Jarflys Side-project for Jimmie's Chicken Shack frontman Jimi Haha
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Annapolis-based alternative rock band
John Ridgely Jazzers First band to call its music jazz in Baltimore, led by John Ridgely, and also known as Ridgely 400 Society Jazz Band, with Lewis Flagg, John Tinner, Carlos Dowsy, Rivers Chambers and Alfred Hughes [4]
The John Hardy Boys Baltimore based, Garage Blues band. Slide Guitar, Saxophones and Drums.
The Jollyjacks African American vocal group from Baltimore [6]
Kingsbrook Maryland-based metal band from the late 1980s, consisting of Frank Zee, Larry Sentelle, Ronnie Grist, Phil Karatz and Mike Maness [20]
Kix Hagerstown-based metal band that had a gold single with "Don't Close Your Eyes" in 1988, consisting of Ronnie Younkins, Brian Forsythe, Donnie Purnell and Donnie Spence, and later Steve Whiteman and Jimmy Chalfant [21]
Laurel Oratorio Society Classical group, founded in 1969, eventually became the Central Maryland Chorale. [22]
Law & Order Baltimore-based hardcore punk band, consisting of engineer and medical school students Joe, Pete and William Dagher [7]
Listen for the Light Pop punk]]
Lungfish Baltimore-area punk band, consisting of Daniel Higgs, Asa Osborne, Sean Meadows, Mitchell Feldstein, John Chriest and Nathan Bell
The Magictones African American vocal group from Baltimore [6]
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras Organization that runs a harp ensemble, several chamber ensembles, two string orchestras and three full orchestras, constituting a total of five groups: the Chamber Strings (a string orchestra containing kids grade 4 through 6, founded in 1995), the Young Artists (a full orchestra containing kids grade 6 through 8), the Symphony (a full orchestra containing kids grade 7 through 9), the Philharmonic orchestra (a full orchestra containing kids grade 10 through 12), and the Sinfonia (Grades 10-12).
Maryland Company of Comedians Founded by Adam Lindsay, and the first resident theatre company in Baltimore [2]
The Marylanders African American doo wop group [6]
McDaniel College Choir Choir based in McDaniel College, has been performing since the College was founded [23]
The Mellotones African American vocal group with Atlantic Records, who eventually became The Cardinals [6]
Misery Index Baltimore-area deathgrind band, consisting of Jason Netherton, Sparky Voyles, Mark Kloeppel and Adam Jarvis
Moss Icon Early emo band from Annapolis, consisting of Tonie Joy, Jonathan Vance, Monica DiGialleonardo, Mark Laurence, later including Alex Badertscher [8]
Museum Baltimore-based death metal band, originally and better-known as Rancid Decay [24]
Mystic Force Speed and power metal band from Baltimore with a revolving line-up consisting of Keith Menser, Mike Banaszkiwicz, Rich Davis, Marc Rouchard, Jim Otte, Scott Menser, Steve Shaffer, Chris Lembach, Doug Guckert, Bobby Hicks, and Allen Brunelle [25][26][27]
Null Set Baltimore-based new wave band [7]
The Obsessed Potomac-based doom metal band, led by Scott Weinrich with Scott Reeder, Guy Pinhas, Greg Rogers, Mark Laue, Ed Gulli and Dale Crover
...Of a Revolution (O.A.R.) Jam band from Rockville, consisting of Marc Roberge, Chris Culos, Richard On, Benj Gershman, Jerry DePizzo, and Mikel Paris
The Orioles Pioneering Baltimore-based doo wop group, consisting of Sonny Til (lead tenor), Alexander sharp (high tenor), George Nelson (baritone), Tommy Gaither (guitar) and Johnny Reed (double bass and bass vocals), originally known as The Vibranaires [28]
Penny Pistolero Eastern Shore based Alt./Country band. Est. 2012.
The Peppermint Rainbow Baltimore-based psychedelic band
Periphery Progressive metal band from Bethesda, consisting of Misha "Bulb" Mansoor, Matt Halpern, Jake Bowen, Mark Holcomb, Adam "Nolly" Getgood, and Spencer Sotelo.
The Plants African American doo wop group, with J&S Records, from the mid-20th century, consisting of James Lawson (musician) (baritone), Thuman Thrower (bass), Steve McDowell (first tenor) and George Jackson (musician) (lead) [6][29]
Polkadot Cadaver Rockville-based experimental band, consisting of Todd Smith, Jasan Stepp and John Ensminger
Pride of Baltimore Chorus Baltimore-based award-winning Sweet Adelines International Barbershop chorus. www.prideofbaltimorechorus.com
Rancid Decay Baltimore-based death metal band, later briefly known as Museum, consisting of Matt Crocco, Fernando Garcia, Dave Aaron, Eric Dixon, Jason Mantis, Marc Wisner, Kevin Massey and Rob Michael [24]
The Ravyns Maryland-based band that appeared on the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack
Reptile House Baltimore-based early emo band, consisting of Daniel Higgs and London May
Revelation Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of John Brenner, Bert Hall, Josh Hart, Andy Kremer, Mike Theiss, and Steve Branagan [30]
Rivers Chambers Orchestra Jazz band led by Rivers Chambers [4]
Rohrersville Cornet Band Rohrersville-based cornet band that claims to be the oldest community music organization in the state
Royal Men of Rhythm Tracy McCleary's band at The Royal in Baltimore [4]
The Skunks Ska band from Hyattsville
The Smizokes Queenstown based ska-core band. 1997-2001
Syndly Crunch Baltimore-based metal band, consisting of Michael Ricketts, Andrew Faile, Rich Thomas, Michael Spetta and Kid Banger [31]
The Sonnets African American vocal group from Baltimore [6]
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra Symphony based in Harford County, founded in 1978 [32]
The Swallows African American doo wop group from Baltimore, consisting of Eddie Rich, Frederick Johnson, Herman "Junior" Denby, Norris "Bunky" Mack, and Earl Hurley in its most well-known incarnation [33]
Tension Late 1980s speed metal band from Maryland, formed from the band Deuce, and consisting of Tom Gattis, Tim O'Connor, Timmy Meadows and Billy Giddings [12]
Tidal Wave Rock band with the United States Naval Academy Band [13]
The Track Record Annapolis-area pop punk band, consisting of Michael Strackbein, Rob Elson, Hasani Martin and Rob Viti
The Twilighters African American vocal group from Baltimore [6]
United States Naval Academy Band Band based at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis [13]
United States Navy Sea Chanters Vocal group affiliated with the United States Naval Academy [13]
Unorthodox Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of Dale Flood, Gary Isom and Mark Ammen
Void Punk band from Columbia, consisting of John Weiffenbach, Bubba Dupree, Chris Stover, and Sean Finnegan
Void of Kings Melodic metalcore band from Baltimore, consisting of Brian Behm, Grant Rizzi, Daniel Maloney, Nick Richard, and Jake Livingston.
Vigil Alternative rock band from Baltimore, consisting of Jo Connor, Andy R, X Factor, and Gregg Maizel. Appeared on the A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master soundtrack
Wretched Maryland-based doom metal band, consisting of Dave Sherman, Jeff Parsons, Dale Flood, John Koutsioukis, Cougin, Gus Baslika and Mike Phillips
Yukon Baltimore-based rock band, consisting of Sam Garrett, Nick Podgurski and Brad Smith

See also

References

Notes

  1. ↑ Hale, pg. 20
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Galkin, Elliott W.; N. Quist. "Baltimore". New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. pp. 611–612.
  3. ↑ "Baltimore City Pipe Band Website". Baltimore City Pipe Band. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Schaaf, Elizabeth. "The Storm Is Passing Over". Peabody Institute. Retrieved March 23, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Baltimore's Marching Ravens". Baltimore's Marching Ravens. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 Ward, Brian (1998). Just My Soul Responding: Rhythm and Blues, Black Consciousness, and Race. University of California Press. ISBN 0520212983.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 Blush, pg. 250
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Huey, Steve. "Biography". Moss Icon. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "The Four Buddies". Roots and Rhythm. Retrieved April 26, 2008.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Community Band of Columbia, Maryland". Columbia Concert Band. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  11. ↑ Hale, pg. 95
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Hale, pg. 344
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Hanner, David; Jim Cunningham. "History of the United States Naval Academy Band". United States Naval Academy Band. United States Naval Academy. Retrieved March 12, 2008.
  14. ↑ Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography". Good Charlotte. Allmusic.com. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
  15. ↑ Blush, pg. 249
  16. ↑ Hale, pg. 142
  17. ↑ "Handel Choir". Handel Choir of Baltimore. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  18. ↑ Hale, pg. 144
  19. ↑ Hale, pg. 161
  20. ↑ Hale, pg. 181
  21. ↑ Hale, pg. 183
  22. ↑ "Laurel Symphony Orchestra". The City Paper. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
  23. ↑ "History". McDaniel College Choir. McDaniel College. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Hale, pg. 277
  25. ↑ Hale, pg. 238
  26. ↑ http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7545
  27. ↑ http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Mystic_Force/2791
  28. ↑ "The Orioles". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
  29. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "The Plants". Allmusic.com. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
  30. ↑ Hale, pg. 282
  31. ↑ Hale, pg. 324
  32. ↑ "About Us". Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra. Archived from the original on June 15, 2008. Retrieved March 22, 2008.
  33. ↑ "Biography". The Swallows. Doo Wop Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 11, 2008.