Maggie Spike
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Maggie Spike

Oley, Pennsylvania, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2001 | SELF

Oley, Pennsylvania, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 2001
Duo Folk Singer/Songwriter

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""Sol Paradise" CD Review"

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.
- Kevin Wesley Williams, Producer/Engineer/Mixer (Phila./Nashville)


"Cheryl Prashker"

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!! - Percussionist and President of NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance)


"Joey Welz"

"Maggie Spike's "Sol Paradise" has well crafted songs with imaginative lyrics married to gracious melodies...just what the music industry needs." - CEO, Canadian American Records


"Ian Bruce"

"Maggie Spike are wonderful performers; Maggie's voice is sweet and bright, real good songs, so very entertaining" - Lehigh Valley Music Conference


"Maggie Spike at The Reading Public Museum"

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. - Lauren McCarroll, Events & Education Manager


""Dark Harbour" CD Review"

"My fiancee and I just listened to your album "Dark Harbour". We were dancing along to "Shakey Paddy" in the car and were having a blast. We loved it!" - Alison Dietrich, Programs/PR Coordinator Mifflin Community Library


"Performance Review"

"Thank you so much for last Sunday. It was a joy to have you back with us, and for filling the Sanctuary with your beautiful music. There is nothing to match original, real, live human music. You certainly lifted my spirits and I believe others as well." - Marlene Ruby (St. John's UCC Coopersburg)


Discography

Maggie Spike has released three self-penned CDs: "Passenger Station", "Sol Paradise", and "Dark Harbour". "Sol Paradise" has world-wide distribution through Canadian American Records. "Dark Harbour" is a collection of original songs written in the spirit of the British Isles. In addition, we have produced "Songs of the Oley Valley" (Fieldstone) and "Stay Healthy With Miss Maggie" (Maggie's children/family health & wellness CD).






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Maggie Spike's musical journey began back in the summer of 2003.  Following the break up of their acoustic fusion band Fieldstone, Eric and Maggie decided to press on as a musical duo and continue their vision of bringing together various musical styles into their songcraft.  Their  albums include: Passenger Station (2005), Sol Paradise (2009), and Dark Harbour (2019.)  They are currently working on a new album of originally written material with an eye toward American roots music.

Maggie became inspired after hearing her favorite female vocalists Joni Mitchell, Barbra Streisand, Bett Midler, and Carol King.  At age eighteen she wrote her first song. She later discovered Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald inspiring Maggie's keen interest in interpreting jazz standards. Maggie also discovered her Irish ancestral roots leading her to interpret many of the great songs in the Celtic tradition.  Maggie's song writing style often enjoins folk and jazz influences.  Maggie’s alluring voice is as sweet as it is compelling.  She brings a sense of urgency and a touch of innocence to the music she writes and sings.  Her soulful, lyrical sensibilities wonderfully complement her heart felt melodies.

Eric's interest in music grew out of picking up the acoustic guitar and learning some of his favorite Neil Young, Grateful Dead, Allman Bros. Band, and Bob Dylan songs.  After discovering American folk musician and folklorist Mike Seeger's discography of the American South traditional folk music, Eric came to appreciate the rich history of not only the folk music(s) of North America but also folk music from around the world which led him to American jazz legend, Don Cherry, a pioneer in world fusion music, who drew upon traditional African, Middle Eastern, and Hindustani music.  Finishing his education, Eric moved to Colorado and spent the next five years writing songs, working day jobs, and touring the American southwest.  His interest in folk music from around the world continues to grow as an ever expanding source of study and inspiration and stands as the basis to his overall approach to song writing. 

In live performance Maggie Spike presents their original songs along with traditional British Isles/Celtic tunes and lively covers from such luminaries as: Van Morrison, The Beatles, Neil Young, Blondie, Peter Tosh, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Marley, Harry Nilsson, Bob Dylan, Stanley Brinks, The Eagles, and The Rolling Stones. We use a variety of instruments that include: acoustic guitar, harmonica, ukulele, Irish bouzouki, shruti box, bodhran, banjo, frames drums, cabasa, tambourine, things that shake, and of course vocal harmonies.  When we’re In the studio we like to enlist the talents of some of our favorite musician friends.

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 music with others in an entertaining and meaningful way.  We wish to honor the creative forces that propel us and give us focus.  We go where the music takes us! 

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