Maggie Spike

Artist Information

Biography

Maggie Spike, Maggie & Eric Gernerd, are a husband and wife singer-songwriter duo from rural eastern Pennsylvania. Known for their “mixed bag” of folk originals, they are not an easy band to label. Both Maggie’s and Eric’s song writing styles combine folk/rock, jazz, acoustic pop, Celtic, psychedelic, reggae, americana, and world rhythm influences. After spending 6 years as the principal song writers in the acoustic world fusion band Fieldstone, the spring of 2005 marked the release of Maggie Spike’s first album, “Passenger Station.” They continued on with their multi-stylistic approach to song writing releasing the album “Sol Paradise” in the summer of 2009. “Sol Paradise” (produced by Eric) brought together the many musical influences that helped shape their diverse writing styles into a cohesive and easily accessible sound.
Maggie’s voice, as sweet as it is strong, brings a sense of urgency with a touch of innocence to the music. Her soulful, lyrical sensibilities are wonderfully complemented by Eric’s versatile and confident producing and song writing skills.
“Why do we do what we do? To us song writing and performing are endless sources of inspiration. We enjoy the experience of sharing our songs with others in an entertaining and meaningful way. We wish to honor the creative forces that propel us and give us focus. It’s such an amazing journey we’re all on.
We go where the music takes us!”

Instrumentation

Peggy Gernerd (Maggie) vocals, guitar. percussion, vocal harmony.
Eric Gernerd (Spike) vocals, guitar, banjo, penny whistle. percussion, harmonica, vocal harmony.

Discography

"Sol Paradise" "Passenger Station" "Songs of the Oley Valley"

Audio

• Sunshine Mystery
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• Statues in the Rain
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• Money & Influence
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• Black Crow
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• Heaven in September
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• Blue Rockin' Chair
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• Sing Me A Song
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• I Watch The Rain
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• The Right Place
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Lyrics

• Heaven In September
• Bllue Rockin' Chair

Video

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Press

• Cheryl Prashker [+ Show ]
  

  What a great CD!! You put a lot of work into it and it has a wonderful sound. I of coure am partial ...What a great CD!! You put a lot of work into it and it has a wonderful sound. I of coure am partial to percussion. Ha ha!! It is a great work and I hope others get to hear it all over!!

• Ian Bruce [+ Show ]
  

  "Maggie Spike are wonderful performers; Maggie's voice is sweet and bright, real good songs, so very..."Maggie Spike are wonderful performers; Maggie's voice is sweet and bright, real good songs, so very entertaining"

• Joey Welz [+ Show ]
  

  "Maggie Spike's "Sol Paradise" has well crafted songs with imaginative lyrics married to gracious me..."Maggie Spike's "Sol Paradise" has well crafted songs with imaginative lyrics married to gracious melodies...just what the music industry needs."

• "Sol Paradise" CD Review [+ Show ]
  

  Accordions are so tragic. The opening track "To Be True To You" of the new Maggie Spike record "S...Accordions are so tragic.
  
  The opening track "To Be True To You" of the new Maggie Spike record "SOL PARADISE" makes me long to be in Italy. Very haunting and romantic. This collection of songs will definitely take the listener on a brilliant and enjoyable musical journey. The musicianship and production are flawless. The vocal and musical arrangements are interesting and well planned. This record is a beautiful blend of folk, pop, jazz and a taste of the islands.
  
  Some of the stand out tracks are: "To Be True To You", "Sweet Surrender", "Your Home Town" and "The Right Place".
  
  Peggy and Eric, congratulations on an amazing record.
  

• Maggie Spike at The Reading Public Museum [+ Show ]
  

  Maggie Spike has been a welcomed performer at the Museum time and again. Each performance, this sing...Maggie Spike has been a welcomed performer at the Museum time and again. Each performance, this singer/songwriting duo produces a sound that is engaging and enjoyable to listeners of a wide array of genres. The interesting blend of styles that include folk, rock, jazz, Celtic and other World Music influences show Peggy and Eric clearly love what they do.
  
  Maggie Spike is a wonderful duo to work with for all types of events. Bringing professionalism, creativeness and fun wherever they go, they are an easy choice. Their unique talent and sound is an excellent way to add that special touch.

Setlist

we provide up to 3 sets, each containing 9 songs per set. duration of each set is approximately 50 minutes. we include songs from all 3 of our albums plus selected cover material. typical covers include: Donovan - "Hurdy Gurdy Man"; Sandy Denny - "Who knows where the time goes"; Neil Young - "Cortez the killer"; Sarah Mclaughlin - "Drawn to the rhythm"; Joni MItchell - "He played real good for free"; Bob marley - "Exodus"; Peter Tosh - Pick mysel up"; Dougie Mclean - "Waiting for the storm"; Bill Miller - "Never too far"; Bob Dylan - Maggie's Farm", Brian Kennedy - "Captured"; Richard Thompson - "Wall of Death"; David Crosby - "Have you seen the stars tonight?"; Traditional Celtic - "Black velvet band", "Raglan road", Newry Highway Man", "Greensleves. Jazz standards - "My funny valentine", "body and Soul", Summertime"

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